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Saga Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Chair

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  1. burrow

    burrow Jedi Padawan

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    Please Help Me
    I Searching For Detailed informations on Designs sources and blueprints of Emperor Palpatine chair from Return of the Jedi (1983).[​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    burrow Jedi Padawan

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    There is information available about who designed the chair Palpatine uses in Episode III. I'm looking for similar information regarding his throne in Episode VI.
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    KnightofRaxusPrime Jedi Padawan star 1

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    Well, the Darkside of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be...unnatural.
     
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    bpvxvqd Jedi Padawan

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    Emperor Palpatine has the best chair in all the galaxy


    There is information available about who designed the chair Palpatine uses in Episode III. I'm looking for similar information regarding his throne in Episode VI.



    Detailed informations on Designs sources and blueprints of Emperor Palpatine chair from Return of the Jedi (1983).

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    Emperor Palpatine chair


    Resources From Star Wars Chronicles



    Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy


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    The Making of Return of the Jedi


    The Star Wars Archives: Episodes IV–VI, 1977–1983


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    The Making of Return of the Jedi


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    The Art of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi


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    Emperor Palpatine's chair sculpted in polystyrene by Keith Short


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    I find it interesting that at some point somebody changed the leather pattern on the chair so the back matched the seat, instead of having contrasting strips like in Joe Johnston's sketch and the initial sculpture.


    They also carried the padding up to the very top of the chair, whereas in the sculpture there was a dark void that framed the crown of the Emperor's head, rather like an anti-halo. Was that meant to have a glowing panel installed at one point like in the Johnston sketch? I can see how that might make lighting his face difficult on set.


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    Emperor Palpatine Summer Vacation Inflatable Floating Pool Chair With control panel, lights, air conditioning, and a drive and steering motor

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