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Why are they called captain’s chairs?
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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
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Shop for Leather Captain Chairs on 1stDibs
Modern English Mahogany and Leather Captains Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern English mahogany and leather captains chair, of typical form with subtle details, custom
Category
20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
A Stunning Antique English Polished Tan Leather Captains Chair With Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 10 WV
A stunning example of an English antique 1830's William IV polished tan leather
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Chairs
Materials
Brass
ORIGINAL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FULLY RESTORED DEEP BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair
Please note the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored, hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Cornelius V Smith, Walnut & Satinwood captain's or
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Teak Side Dining Chairs for Willy Beck, 1950
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Chicago, IL
. Fully restored and new leather. Captain chairs are in separate listing.
Measures 30.5” talll 19.75
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair Early 20th C Mahogany Captains Chairs with Brown Leather
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this pair of mahogany and leather captain’s chairs date from the early 1900s
Category
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Brass
