Antique English Captains Chairs
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 32.09 in W 26.19 in D 22.05 in
Antique Bow Chair, Smokers Captains English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smoker's' or 'Captain's' chair. An
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 30.91 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in
19th Century English William IV Captain's Chair for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Walnut Captain's Chair with a noteworthy Bol form frame in an overall honey walnut finish
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Fine Antique circa 1860 Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
chairs I have ever seen, the frame is solid oak, the leather lovely thick English hide, the base swivels
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 36.03 in W 26.97 in D 31.11 in
Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
from the ground up.
These antique captains chairs were made with an early swivel system which isn't as
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Brass Castors Chesterfield Captain Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair with solid brass English castors.
A very good looking well
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Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 26.38 in
Antique Ash and Elm Captain's Chair, English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super piece of country furniture.
Very honest piece.
Totally original patina
No re-polishing or restorations
Sturdy construction.
Free UK shipping.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Ash
Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique armchair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains', chair
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 31.99 in W 24.02 in D 21.07 in
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique
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Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique smoker's bow. An English, ash and elm elbow or captain's chair, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
H 30.91 in W 22.64 in D 21.07 in
Antique Restored Leather William IV Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original mahogany framed
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Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 40.56 in W 25.79 in D 27.76 in
Sir Lancelot and the Young Squire, 1911. King Arthur and the Round Table Knights
By William Russell Flint
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
antique piece is in very good condition. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 17.92 in W 15.36 in D 0.99 in
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Mid 20th Century Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs With Cane Inset Back - Set of 4
Located in Cookeville, TN
Set of 4 rattan and bamboo barrel-shaped arm chairs feature bow back with cane insert and two-toned finish. Very good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Six Antique Oak Larkin Reverse Heart Shape Spindle & Pressed Back Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Antique Set of Six Oak Larkin Reverse Heart Shape Spindle & Pressed Back Dining Chairs Circa 1900
Measures - 43"h x 18.25"w x 20"d
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Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 43 in W 18.25 in D 20 in
Set of Four 19th Century Windsor Wheel Back Kitchen Chairs in Solid Elm Tree
By Welters of Wycombe
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four Windsor chairs. The "back wheel" edition.
Very solid and elegant at the same time. Handmade in England in the late 19th century.
Excellent old handcraft skills wit...
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Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
1950's Italian Blue and White Amalfi Tole Bow Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
A fabulous set of four wrought iron 1950's Italian tole chairs, with hand painted blue and white rippled 3 dimensional bow back rests, gilt faux tassel decoration and perforate seats...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vienna Secession Armchairs by Marcel Kammerer, Thonet No. 6534
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Vienna Secession stained and bent beechwood chairs, model no. 6534, designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, circa 1910.
With b...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
English Elm and Oak Low Back Windsor / Captain's Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century solid elm and oak Windsor style low back captain's chair.
Recently refinished and in excellent condition, sturdy and sound.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
H 32 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
Antique Side Chair With Cane Seat and Spindle Back
Located in Trenton, NJ
Are you in search of a unique piece of furniture that effortlessly combines history, craftsmanship, and aesthetic charm? Look no further than this Vintage Spindle Back Cane Seat Chai...
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20th Century Unknown Colonial Revival Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
American Walnut Rocking Chair with Rush Seat. Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Walnut rocking chair with rush seat. 19th Century
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Antique 1870s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair or Captain’s Chair
A very rare original English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver...
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Antique 1850s Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian, Elm Windsor, Smokers Bow Armchair, Scotland 1880, H110
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian, elm Windsor, smokers bow armchair, Scotland 1880, H110
Scotland, 1880
Solid elm
Original finish
The back crowned with a generous scroll back
Thick shaped saddle s...
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Single 19th Century Chinese Horseshoe-Back Bamboo Armchair with Elm Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese armchair with horseshoe back and elmwood base. This Chinese horseshoe-back armchair was made in bamboo with an elmwood base in the 19th century. This chair ens...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Elm
19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs with Cane Backs, circa 1870
Located in Sofia, BG
Six 19th century dining chairs in Louis XVI style made of hand-painted wood with cane backs and upholstered very comfortable seat resting on elegantly shaped legs.
Very good condit...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Original Paint Decorated Captains Chair with Eagle and Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all original painted and decorated sea captains chair from New England. This chair has the original gilded surface and a red painted base. This plank seat chair is in gr...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exceptional and rare example of a child's Thumb Back Windsor Chair featuring all original paint, hand turned spindles and a scalloped back. The piece shows its age by th...
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Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Pine
Antique Elm Stool, China
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Antique Chinese Elm Stool. China, circa early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Antique Elm and Beech Bow Armchair Elbow Desk Chair Victorian
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality elm and beech bow armchair elbow desk chair Victorian C1890. LNE-R stamp on the back possible railway connection.
Solid, heavy and strong, with no loose joints or ...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
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Antique Captain's Chair, English, Mahogany, Armchair, Seat, Edwardian circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's chair. An English, mahogany armchair with drop-in seat, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.3 in
Antique Bow-Back Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Smokers, Captains, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow-back elbow chair. An English, Victorian, elm, 'smokers', or 'captains
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Edwardian, oak and leather office desk or Captain
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Edwardian, oak and leather office desk or Captain
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Antique Desk Chair, Victorian Captain's Armchair, Oak, Windsor, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk chair, a rotating and reclining Victorian captain's armchair in oak. A
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.11 in W 20.97 in D 18.9 in
VINTAGE AGED GREEN LEATHER ENGLiSH CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS COURT SWIVEL CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Green
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20th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.52 in W 23.82 in D 24.41 in
Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Elm, Bow-Back, Smokers, Captains Desk circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in
Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Whiskey Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in GB
chairs I have ever seen, the frame is solid oak, the leather lovely thick English hide, the base swivels
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.11 in W 28.15 in D 25.01 in
Antique Thomas Chippendale Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in GB
, swivel office chair in brown leather
What a chair! This is pure art furniture and looks sublime from
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 41.15 in W 27.56 in D 25.79 in
Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow-back armchair, an English, High Wycombe, Victorian, elm and beech, 'smokers
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 20.08 in
Important Antique Chesterfield circa 1860 Restored Brown Leather Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
thick English hide, the base swivels and it has solid brass castors
The chair has been fully restored
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.7 in W 29.93 in D 25.99 in
Victorian Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
'Captain's' chair. An English elm Windsor piece from the mid-19th century, circa 1870.
Attractive deep
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smokers' or 'Captain's' chair. An
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Antique Bow Back Armchair, High Wycombe, Smokers, Captains, R. Tyzack, George V
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow-back armchair, an English, High Wycombe, mahogany, 'smokers', or 'captains
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Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Sublime Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in GB
chairs I have ever seen, the frame is solid oak, the leather lovely thick English hide, the base swivels
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in
Antique William IV circa 1830 Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
, hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield office chair
One of the best-looking chairs we’ve had come
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Chesterfield Restored Vintage Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Chair
By Wade Furniture Co., Chesterfield
Located in GB
crafted mahogany, the leather is English cattle hide and nice and thick, each panel has been hand antique
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20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 42.52 in W 24.61 in D 24.81 in
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
price
This is a very fine and well made English Directors chair, it has a coil sprung base
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 42.33 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Chesterfield Aged Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Swivel Chair
Located in GB
captain’s chair
The chair was made by the Original Chesterfield Company in 1970s, the frame is oak and
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Mid-20th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.26 in W 25.01 in D 26.78 in
Vintage Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Swivel Chair
Located in GB
captain’s chair
I have two of these in stock, the other has a slightly darker upholstery
The chair
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20th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 32.29 in W 24.61 in D 27.96 in
Rare 1967 Stamped Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Captains Directors Office Chair
Located in GB
leather captain’s chair
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide.
The chair was made by
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20th Century British Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 33.86 in W 25.01 in D 26.38 in
Stunning Vintage Restored Brown Leather Barrel Back Captains Directors Chair
Located in GB
English hide, the base swivels and it has castors for rolling.
The chair has been fully restored to
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20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.88 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Set of Six Antique English Arts & Crafts Leather Dining Room Chairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
. The set comprises of four side chairs and two captains' chairs.
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Chesterfield Restored Wade Brown Leather Wingback Captains Directors Armchair
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in GB
fully restored hand dyed whisky brown leather captains wingback armchair
A stunning piece, the frame
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20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 51.38 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFiELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
, fully restored circa 1830 William IV Captains chair with period Porcelain castors
Please note the
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Antique 1830s English William IV Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 34.65 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in
Antique Captain's Chair, English, Oak, Bow-Back, Leather, Smokers circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Captain's chair, an English, oak bow-back with leather seat dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
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Leather, Oak
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Antique Bow-Back Armchair, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Liberty-Esque, Walnut
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow-back armchair, an English, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Liberty-esque walnut
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 20.08 in
Regency Mahogany Library Chair by Gillows English, circa 1815
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, West Africa, the West Indies and the English Channel. In 1780 he brought Captain Horatio Nelson home to
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Antique 1810s English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
English 19th Century Oak Captain's Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A splendid captain’s chair, made in England, circa 1870 of solid oak. The antique has fantastic
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Captain, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or captain's chair, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century European Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 22.25 in
Antique William IV Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Fully Restored Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
types of swivel chairs ever made, the frame is solid mahogany, the leather lovely thick English hide
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Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.52 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in
RESTORED ANTiQUE CIRCA 1940 WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAIR HAIRY PAW FEET
Located in GB
English circa 1940's full restored hand dyed brown leather captains office swivel armchair with solid
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Deep Cigar Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
types of swivel chairs I have ever seen, the frame is solid oak, the leather lovely thick English hide
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Early Victorian Green Leather Original Barrel Back Swivel Captains Office Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian green leather barrel back captains
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30.12 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Antique Set of Five English Elmwood Windsor Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of five 19th century windsor bow/captains armchairs in original condition with great patina in
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm, Oak
Chesterfield Restored Wade Upholstery Brown Leather Wingback Captains Chair
By Chesterfield, Wade Furniture Co.
Located in GB
restored hand dyed whisky brown leather captains wingback armchair
A stunning piece, the frame is solid
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 39.38 in W 26.19 in D 26.78 in
Chesterfield circa 1880 Restored Brown Leather Barrel Back Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
chairs I have ever seen, the frame is solid oak, the leather lovely thick English hide, the base swivels
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather, Hardwood
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 24.81 in
Antique English "captain's chair".
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany "captain's chair" upholestered in brown button leather.
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
English Antique Scholars Captain Chair
Located in Lancashire, GB
English Antique Scholars Captain Chair.
An unusual English antique scholars chair, from Cambridge
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Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Antique Club Chair or Captains Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique desk chair, captain's chair or club chair standing on turned front legs and porcelain
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Pair of English Antique Captains Chairs
Located in Lancashire, GB
Pair of English Antique Captains Chairs.
A good pair of unusually designed, 19th century antique
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Pair of Chairs, English circa 1880, Oak and Fruit Wood
Located in Honiton, Devon
Good pair of oak and fruitwood "Captains Chairs". Dated to the circa 1880s, these chairs have been
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Antique Late 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
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An assortment of antique English captains chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique English captains chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and animal skin. Antique English captains chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique English captains chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian and folk art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique English captains chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Chesterfield and Ralph Johnson produced popular antique English captains chairs that are worth a look.
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