Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Originally created by Filipino prisoners during the US occupation of the Philippines, the Peacock Chair has a storied past. Featured frequently in pop culture such as record albums, TV shows, and set design, this “boho” rattan chair has become detached to its country of origin. Watch to learn the heritage behind the most famous chair in the world in this episode of Chika Chat!
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0:00 - The Most Famous Chair in the World was made by Filipino Prisoners
0:06 - Used as prop in album covers
0:31 - American colonialism and the rise of Rattan Furniture
0:58 - Inmates created Peacock Chair in Filipino prisons
1:40 - Design of chair symbolism
2:00 - Why doesn't the Peacock Chair get traced back to Filipinos?
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Directed by: Sarah Albea
Produced by: Leo Albea
Edited by: HB
Written by: Francesa Santiago
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Design Team: Cyrille Calderon, Keziah Dela Cruz, Paolo Valbuena
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Originally created by Filipino prisoners during the US occupation of the Philippines, the Peacock Chair has a storied past. Featured frequently in pop culture such as record albums, TV shows, and set design, this “boho” rattan chair has become detached to its country of origin. Watch to learn the heritage behind the most famous chair in the world in this episode of Chika Chat!
Support our work when you purchase from our exclusive merch line at https://onedown.media/shop
0:00 - The Most Famous Chair in the World was made by Filipino Prisoners
0:06 - Used as prop in album covers
0:31 - American colonialism and the rise of Rattan Furniture
0:58 - Inmates created Peacock Chair in Filipino prisons
1:40 - Design of chair symbolism
2:00 - Why doesn't the Peacock Chair get traced back to Filipinos?
One Down is also on Kumu! Follow us on the app as we stream most days and feature some of the most promising work and creators coming out of the Filipino community:
Click here to download and follow: https://app.kumu.ph/onedown-yt
Follow us on Social Media!
facebook.com/onedwnmedia
instagram.com/onedwnmedia
tiktok.com/@onedownmedia
https://app.kumu.ph/onedown-yt
Check us out online!
https://onedown.media/
Want to work with us?
Contact us at sarah@one-down.com
If you care about this work and content, please consider joining our Patreon! patreon.com/onedwnmedia
Thank you to our team for bringing this project to life:
Directed by: Sarah Albea
Produced by: Leo Albea
Edited by: HB
Written by: Francesa Santiago
Production Team: CJ Dominguiano, Marie Balbuena, Millaine Matinong
SEO Strategist: Manna Dellota
Design Team: Cyrille Calderon, Keziah Dela Cruz, Paolo Valbuena
One Down is committed to creating a sustainable platform for original and groundbreaking content that showcases our culture, contextualizes Filipino American narratives, and prompts dialogue surrounding the diverse experiences, identities, and talents that are often overlooked, suppressed, or erased; engaging with and building connections between community members both online and in the Greater Los Angeles area; working with established professionals to create avenues for the next generation of Filipino movers to advance in careers across the entertainment industry.
