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Unique Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mid-century chair makes the perfect eye catching addition to any seating arrangement. Please confirm
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Captains Chair
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century captains chair
This chair measures: 21.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 30
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Occasional Captains Chairs - Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Occasional Captains Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.75 in W 21.25 in D 24 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
chair.! Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 24 W ; 24 D ; 30 H
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Oak 916-CC Captains Chair by Adrian Pearsall, USA, c. 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic Model 916-CC Captain's Chair is the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall 916-CC Captain Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Uncommon Adrian Pearsall 916-CC captain chair for Craft Associates, 1960s with fun patterned newer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 28.25 in W 28 in D 27.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
One of Edward Wormley's most famous and elegant chairs. A timeless masterpiece. The Captain Chair
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique English Ship Captains Leather & Oak Chair
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Padded green leather seat, HP engraved in back rest of chair, solid oak, tuned spindles, swivels
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1980s Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Captain Chairs by Benny Linden Design.
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1980s Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Captain Chairs by Benny Linden Design.
Feature a
Category
Vintage 1980s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Niels Moller Model 55 Teak Captain's Chairs with Cord Seats
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful pair of iconic Niels Møller captain's chairs in teak have Danish cord seats and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.5 in W 23.25 in D 19.5 in
Pair of George Nakashima Captain's Dining Chairs in Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of George Nakashima Captain's Dining Chairs in Walnut.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chair. Solid maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Earl Hand Crafted Walnut Custom Upholstered Moresby Captain Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Handmade Walnut KUNAI Captain Chair with Black Leather Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood constructed dining chair available in any American domestic hardwoods specifically
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Chairs/ Captains Dining Chairs Charek Modern
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Charek modern side chairs/ captains dining chairs. Curved back and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery, Chenille, Foam
“Captain’s Chair” Solid Oak, Lacquered Steel, Upholstered Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Captain’s chair is our very first piece of production furniture, The chair embodies his core
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 36 in D 32 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs In Holly Hunt Great Plains
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
One of Edward Wormley's most famous and elegant chairs. A timeless masterpiece. The Captain Chair
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sculptural Walnut Pair Of Adrian Pearsall ‘Captains’ Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Southampton, NJ
A sculptural pair of ‘Captains’ chairs Model #916-CC having walnut frames, striking Maharam's Paul
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Walnut
Earl Hand Crafted White Oak, Black Leather Moresby Captain Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of rare all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chairs. Solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level.
This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Walnut Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
captain and four side chairs, all epitomizing classic Mid-Century Modern design. The warm walnut frames
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Broyhill Saga Midcentury Walnut Captain Dining Chairs, Pair
By Broyhill
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Saga midcentury Walnut Captain Dining Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 22 wide x 23.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Two Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two Windsor inspired chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company. Newly refinished in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Mid-Century Modern Paisley Ebonized Chairs, Set of Three
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Incredible set of three Mid-Century Modern ebonized chairs in the most perfect paisley upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Classic Scandinavian Design Mid Century Danish Teak Chairs Wool Upholstery - Set
By D-Scan, Neils O. Möller
Located in Madison, WI
four solid wood teak Danish chairs. They are highly collectible, iconic, and very stylish Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 31 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Slim Midcentury Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Recently reupholstered Chippendale style midcentury slim wing back chairs made by Hickory Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Dining Chairs with 1 Captain, Set of 5
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury dining chairs with 1 captain - set of 5
Each armless chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 2 Lacquered Wooden Folding Deck Chairs 'Gracias'
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Gracias.
These chairs really come from this ship serving as deck chairs for the captain and his
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 24.81 in W 24.61 in D 30.71 in
Set 4 Richard McCarthy for Selrite Oak & Iron Upholstered Captains Chairs, 1950s
By Richard McCarthy, Selrite
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic set of four Richard McCarthy wrought iron and oak dining armchairs. Featuring sturdy and balanced brown enameled solid wrought Iron framework, ergonomic curved oak back (11W ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 23 in D 21 in
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 21.5 wide x 20
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
Century Furniture Mid Century Cane and Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Cane and Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid century dining chairs - Set of 5
The captains' chair measures: 21.25 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Young Manufacturing Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing mid-century dining chairs - set of 5.
The captains' chair measures: 23.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 20 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Lane Perception Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Perception Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 19.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 21.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Each armless chair measures: 20
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Dunbar Mid Century Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar Mid Century Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 20 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6
Each armless chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 23
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Tomlinson Mid-Century Walnut and Burlwood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Tomlinson
Located in Countryside, IL
Tomlinson mid-century walnut and burlwood dining chairs - set of 8
Each armless chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Erik Buch Style Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Erik Buch
Located in Countryside, IL
Erik Buch Style Mid Century Rosewood dining chairs - set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 19
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall style mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6
The captain's chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta mid century walnut dining chairs - Set of 6
These chairs measure: 20.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
8 Monteverdi Young Dining Chairs by Maurice Bailey, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Monrovia, CA
Upholstery, Original Mahogany With Vintage Monteverdi Young Labels. 2 Captain Chairs and 6 Side Dining Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 43 in W 22 in D 25 in
Adrian Pearsall 950-C Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall 950-C Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each armless chair measures: 21
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Dining Chairs
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Set of 4 mid-century modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates dining chairs.
Offered is a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 46.5 in W 18.5 in D 27 in
Vintage Ranch Oak Captains Armchairs by A. Brandt Acorn Brown Finish a Pair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
restored but is original. Please see photos, Circa Mid-20th century.
What a gorgeous pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner group mid century dining chairs - set of 6
Each armless chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dining Room Chairs. Circa 1960s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dining Chairs. Circa 1950s
Five side chairs and one
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32 in W 18 in D 17 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model 49
By Erik Buch
Located in San Marcos, CA
. These are the captains chairs. If your'e looking for a set I have 2 more of the captains chairs and 2
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing mid century walnut cane back dining chairs - Set of 6
The captains' chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 39.5 in W 22.75 in D 22 in
Niels Moller Mid Century Danish Teak Model 77 Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Mid Century Danish Teak Model 77 Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each armless chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 32 in W 22 in D 20 in
Pair Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Armchairs Pendleton Wool Fabric 1970
By Pendleton Woolen Mills, OPE Möbler
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of Danish Mid Century Modern teak Captain's armchairs by "OD Mobler", which were just
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 33.75 in W 22 in D 20 in
Niels Moller Mid Century Danish Teak and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Mid Century Danish Teak and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
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Midcentury Captain Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the midcentury captain chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each midcentury captain chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. There are 85 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury captain chair you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury captain chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each midcentury captain chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made midcentury captain chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nakashima, Edward Wormley and Dunbar are consistently popular.
How Much is a Midcentury Captain Chair?
Prices for a midcentury captain chair start at $480 and top out at $56,000 with the average selling for $3,000.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Midcentury Captain Chair
- What is a captain’s chair for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain's chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain's chair is an armchair with a saddle seat and low curved back, usually upholstered in leather or cloth. It has vertical spindles that create the appearance of extra height for more formal settings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Captain’s chairs are called that because early versions of the armchairs were used aboard boats to provide seating for high-ranking officers. These chairs date back to the 19th century and usually featured all-wood construction. Find a selection of antique and vintage captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
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