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What is a captain's chair?
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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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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George Nakashima Walnut Captain's Armchairs, Pair
By George Nakashima
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut Captain's Armchairs, 1962, with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Walnut Captain's Armchairs, Pair
By George Nakashima
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut Captain's Armchairs, 1962, with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Walnut Captain's Armchairs, Pair
By George Nakashima
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut Captain's Armchairs, 1962, with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Walnut Captain's Armchairs, Pair
By George Nakashima
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut Captain's Armchairs, 1962, with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid 19th Century elm captains armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century elm captains armchair circa 1860.
Good quality character armchair made from solid
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Captain's/Armchairs in Teak, 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern captain's/armchairs in teak, 1960s. The chairs having three backsplats
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Teak
