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Handsome English Yew Wood Captain's Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
The incurved backrest above a pierced vasi-form splat; above a serpentine seat all raised on turned legs joined by a turned stretcher.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Yew

Captain's Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
Captain's oak Swivel Desk Chair. For sale a late 20th century beautiful mahogany revolving tub back
Category

Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
H 89 in W 62 in D 60 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
H 32.75 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair of George Nakashima Captain's Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of George Nakashima Chairs. Beautiful original finish. Original clients name on underside of
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair. Item features a floor mount
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Oak

English Victorian Captains Chair - 19th Century England
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Victorian era armchair called "Captain Chair" or "Smoker Chair" in turned wood with four
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms
Category

Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Cushioned Chesterfield Captain Leather Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delighted to offer for sell this stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Captain Leather Chair. This
Category

Late 20th Century British British Colonial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Captains Chair. Red Lacquer, Black Leather. Signed.
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare "Captains Chair" by Arthur Espenet Carpenter. Original red lacquered wood and black leather
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

American Painted Windsor Captain's Chair, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton Windsor fancy chair in original oxide red painted finish with accent bands of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the
Category

Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
No Reserve
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
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

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

Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Captains Chair is a real eye-catcher at your desk thanks to its decorative nails and warm-colored wood
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
"Fuzzy Captain" Reclaimed Oak and Steel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fuzzy Captain is a variation on Evan's faithful captains chair design. It combines bigger and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Re-Purposed Industrial Ship Hatch Captain's Lounge Chair
Located in Lafayette, IN
-imagined in our workshop as a truly unique lounge chair. Hatch was cleaned, polished, and reconfigured into
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

“Captain’s Chair” Solid Oak, Lacquered Steel, Upholstered Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Captain’s chair is fixed, everything else can be tailored to the client’s desires. The wood species, finish
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs In Holly Hunt Great Plains
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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

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

Vintage Sculptural Walnut Pair Of Adrian Pearsall ‘Captains’ Chairs
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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

Set of Four Country Danish Painted Windsor Captain's Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical and festive set of four Windsor style captains chairs or smokers chairs featuring a hand
Category

20th Century Danish Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English armchair leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair
Category

20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

20th Century, Captain chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English Armchair Leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair
Category

20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Occasional Captains Chairs - Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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

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

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

Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Captain Armchair - Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat A wooden chair with a soft
Category

Early 20th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned wood, possibly vinyl seat cushioning. Beautiful design and wood grain. Rounded back
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century mahogany office / captain’s revolving desk chair with shaped back and open arms
Category

Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair, Brand Wade
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage tufted brown Leather English Chesterfield style barrel back desk chair. Item features
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

CONSERVATIVE RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather captain armchair. This piece combines style and attractiveness, which would add glamour to your
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Ranch Oak Captains Armchairs by A. Brandt Acorn Brown Finish a Pair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Captain’s chairs by A. Brandt! This pair of armchairs is comprised of rustic solid ranch oak with an Acorn
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstery. Unique mid-century captain's style chair is an ideal occasional seat for home or office. Please
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Oak Barrel Back Club Chair
Vintage Oak Barrel Back Club Chair
H 30 in W 27 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Paisley Ebonized Chairs, Set of Three
Located in Weehawken, NJ
showstoppers and would be perfect as captain chairs on either end of a dining table mixed with chairs you
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Painted Pair of Italian Louis XVI Neoclassical Chair
Located in Wallkill, NY
37 in H 23 in D 18.25 in wide, Seat height 18.5 in. We have a pair of captain chairs on our
Category

Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Set of 2 Lacquered Wooden Folding Deck Chairs 'Gracias'
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Two beautiful and comfortable folding chairs made of wood and blue white striped fabric. Originally
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Painted Windsor Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and comfortable pair of firehouse or captains style Windsor chairs. Retains original
Category

Antique 1830s American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pair of Painted Windsor Chairs
Pair of Painted Windsor Chairs
H 30 in W 23 in D 21 in
Unique Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. This captain chair style piece has angled back legs and thick padded seating covered in white vinyl
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair of 19th Century Patinated Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ever seen. Perfectly suited for any room, or to be captains chairs at the right table! The patination
Category

Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Country House Side Chair
Located in Beerse, VAN
Very decorative country house side chair. It's a so-called "Captain's Chair" and probably made at
Category

Antique 1880s Danish Country Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Country House Side Chair
Late 19th Century Country House Side Chair
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Classic Scandinavian Design Mid Century Danish Teak Chairs Wool Upholstery - Set
By Neils O. Möller, D-Scan
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

English Arts & Crafts Mission Chair circa 1890 Tree of Life Edwin Ridgeway
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mission, captains chair or hall bench. With carved sunflowers or daisy's under the arms, with a tree of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Mission Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Vintage Jack Lenor Larson Upholstered Side Chairs - a Pair
By Jack Lennox Larson
Located in Portage, MI
one chair. Would be great captains chairs in the dining room or side chairs flanking a window or
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Hans Brattrud, Scandia Swivel Lounge Chair, 1957 for Hove Møbler, Norway
By Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud
Located in Munster, NRW
cushions. Captains return mechanism. Amazing condition. An extremely shapely lounge chair of
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

John Widdicomb Parsons Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
chairs model# 2074 and two (2) arm or captains chairs model# 2074 1/2. Thoughtful and precise design
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
By Alan Siegel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, hallway chair, entryway chair, occasional chair, captains chair for a dining table or game table
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 Contemporary Beautifully Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
chairs, 2 captain/armchairs Armchair dimensions: 22" x 22" x 38.25"H Side chair dimensions: 19.5" x
Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Vintage Chinoiserie Wooden Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage chinoiserie wooden dining chairs. The seat features two captains chairs and 4 side chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Vintage Post Modern Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Located in Van Nuys, CA
High style Post-modern dining chair featuring a set of 10 chairs featuring 3 captains each with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Kindel Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measures: 22.75 wide x 21.25 deep x 39.25
Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Kindel Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Kindel Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
H 39.25 in W 22.75 in D 21.25 in
Paul Frankl Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman, Set of 10
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
design made by Brown Saltman in the 1940s. The set includes one captain's chairs and nine side chairs.
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Dining Chair, Set of Seven
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
high quality blue cotton fabric. The set includes seven captain's chairs. North America, circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pilot Lounge Chair in Oiled Walnut by Scott Mason for Wooda
By Scott Mason, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
Drawing inspiration from the iconic “Captain’s Chair,” a fixture of his childhood summers on Cape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Dining Chair, Set of Four
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
high quality blue cotton fabric. The set includes four captain's chairs.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thomasville Contemporary Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Thomasville
Located in Countryside, IL
x 18.5 deep x 42 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measures: 22.75 wide x
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Dunbar Mid Century Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
20.5 deep x 43.5 high, with an approximate seat height of 21.5 inches Each captains chair measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Six Corset Dining Chairs by Paul Frankl in Grey Wool
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
two captains chairs with arms. Upholstered in a heavy wool they are both durable and elegant. The
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Tulipwood

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Wood Captains Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wood captains chair available at 1stDibs. A wood captains chair — often made from wood, animal skin and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 43 options for an antique or vintage wood captains chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a wood captains chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A wood captains chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. George Nakashima, Arthur Umanoff and Jean Gillon each produced at least one beautiful wood captains chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wood Captains Chair?

Prices for a wood captains chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,978.

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 Wood Captains Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Today, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    Captain’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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.