What does the throne of Gondor look like?

[Hypno-Toad]

Is there a description of the throne of Gondor in the Lord of the Rings?

[Captain_Amazing]

Tolkien described pretty much everything, but the closest he comes to describing the throne in Return of the King is:

Suddenly Pippin was reminded of the hewn rocks of Argonath, and awe fell upon him, as he looked down that avenue of kings long dead. At the far end upon a dais of many steps was set a high throne under a canopy of marble shaped like a crowned helm; behind it was carved upon the wall and set with gems an image of a tree in flower.

[Qadgop_the_Mercotan]

In one of JRRT’s early drafts, the throne of Ondor is described thus:

Ondor! Ondor! Between the Mountains and the Sea
Wind blows, moon rides, and the light upon the Silver Tree
Falls like rain there in gardens of the King of old.
O white walls, towers fair, and many-footed throne of gold!

“Many-footed throne of gold” was soon changed to “winged crown and throne of gold”.

Also, JRRT actually designed a drawing of the throne, described as

the throne is shown with four feet. This design, in white, gold and
green on a black ground shows (as he noted) ‘the empty throne
awaiting return of the King’ with outstretching wings; the
Winged Crown; the white-flowering Tree, with seven stars; and
dimly seen beyond in the darkness a vision of the fall of Sauron.

which was simplified and used as the cover of the 1969 deluxe LOTR here: Throne of Gondor.

[GIGObuster]

The interpretation of the throne of Gondor in the movie “The Return of King” can be seen here:

http://www.squidoo.com/aragorn-throne

[Alka_Seltzer]

There is a flip-out footrest, and a compartment in the side with a barrel of Butterbur’s best ale.

[bramma23]

@Alka_Seltzer

There is a flip-out footrest, and a compartment in the side with a barrel of Butterbur’s best ale.

…Tim?

The Man's Bathroom

[Maggie_the_Ocelot]

Also one of those vibratey massagey things.

[Hypno-Toad]

@GIGObuster

The interpretation of the throne of Gondor in the movie “The Return of King” can be seen here:

http://www.squidoo.com/aragorn-throne

I prefer the white marble version, but will go with the book version.

[squeegee]

Another view of the throne from the LOTR films. Looks like they made it plain (though tall) and put the elaborate designs (white tree, seven stars, etc) on the wall behind the throne.

[BrainGlutton]

Isn’t it made of one solid ruby?

[Tom_Tildrum]

It looks like this.

[Hypno-Toad]

FYI, I’m painting this miniatureof the throne and Denethor. I just want mine to conform to the book as much as possible.