How to Draw a Throne: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Ready to design your own royal seat? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 6+ who want to practice symmetry and structural drawing. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to bring this regal throne to life.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A finished, colorful drawing of a majestic throne, perfect for a royal art project.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the First Leg

Pencil sketch showing the initial curved line and circular base for the front leg of a throne.

Start by drawing the front leg and arm of the throne. Create a long, curved line that loops back to form a small circle at the end. Tip: Keep your hand loose—this doesn't need to be perfectly straight, as it represents the ornate woodwork of a chair.

Step 2: Creating Symmetry

The throne drawing now features two symmetrical legs and arms on both sides.

Now, draw a mirror image of the first leg and arm on the right side. Tip: If you find symmetry tricky, try drawing a very light vertical line down the center of your paper to act as a guide.

Step 3: Connecting the Base

Connecting the legs and arms of the throne with curved and scalloped lines.

Connect the front arms with a gentle curve and the legs with a scalloped line. Add the rear legs using small 't' shapes. Tip: The scalloped line gives the chair a fancy, antique look.

Step 4: Drawing the Seat

Adding a rounded trapezoid shape to represent the seat cushion of the throne.

Draw the cushioned seat using a rounded trapezoid shape. Tip: Imagine the cushion is soft and puffy, so use slightly rounded corners instead of sharp ones.

Step 5: Adding Armrest Padding

Adding spiral details to the armrests to create a cushioned effect.

Add detail to the armrests by drawing a spiral shape. This makes the throne look upholstered. Tip: Keep the spiral tight to show where the fabric rolls over the wood.

Step 6: Balancing the Armrests

Symmetrical spiral details added to both armrests of the throne.

Repeat the spiral detail on the other armrest. Tip: Check that both spirals are at the same height to keep your throne looking balanced.

Step 7: Sketching the Backrest

Outlining the tall, curved backrest of the throne with a decorative top.

Draw the tall back of the throne with a large, curved line. Include a semi-circular bulge at the very top. Tip: This is the 'crown' of the chair, so make it nice and tall!

Step 8: Adding Decorative Knobs

Adding decorative circles to the corners of the throne's backrest.

Draw a small circle at each top corner of the backrest. Connect the backrest to the arms with smooth, flowing lines. Tip: These circles look like decorative wooden finials.

Step 9: Adding Texture

Adding detail lines to the cushions to indicate fabric folds and texture.

Add 't' shaped lines on the backrest to show where the fabric is tucked or buttoned. Add a few curved lines on the seat to show depth. Tip: These small lines add a professional, 3D look to your drawing.

Step 10: Bringing it to Life with Color

A fully colored, regal throne with gold frame and red cushions.

Time to color! Use gold for the wooden frame and deep red or purple for the cushions to give it a royal feel. Tip: Use a darker shade of your color in the corners to create shadows and make the throne look more realistic.