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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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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 calfskin leather upholstery.
Category
20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Leather Captains Chair Swivel Desk Seat
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine and comfortable mahogany captains chair, raised on a shaped revolving base fitted with brass castors, combining practicality with timeless elegance
The chair is upholstered in...
Category
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Materials
Leather
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 chesterfield captains chair with brass stud detailing on original porcelain castors.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Chairs
Materials
Brass
$7,175 Sale Price
20% Off
LOVELY ViNTAGE ENGLISH CHESTERFIELD BOTTLE GREEN TUFTED LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England Bottle Green Leather Chesterfield Captains armchair
Please note: The del...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
LOVELY ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England Victorian Chesterfield tufted Captains office armchair
Please note: The ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
ORIGINAL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FULLY RESTORED DEEP BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This chair is a good looking and well made original Victorian example, circa 1880-1900, the frame is Mahogany and the leather is period, the seat platform is webbed and coil sprung
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Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$3,146 Sale Price
20% Off