Antique Style Captains Chair
Childs Chair, in the Style of a Captain’s Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Childs chair, in the style of a Captain’s chair
This is a very unusual child’s chair, the chair
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Early 1900s Country Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Beech
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
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Early 19th Century English Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Elm, Oak
H 32 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair
This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair
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19th Century Country Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Elm
Painted Pair of Italian Louis XVI Neoclassical Chair
Located in Wallkill, NY
Two blue Italian Louis XVI neoclassical style chairs. The color on these is stunning. They measure
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1920s American Louis XVI Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Wood
Pair of Painted Windsor Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and comfortable pair of firehouse or captains style Windsor chairs.
Retains original
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1830s American American Colonial Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Paint, Wood
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
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1850s Country Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
This style is known by many names Smokers Bow
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1850s Early Victorian Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 French Empire Marquetry Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
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Set consists of 2 Captains/Carvers and 4 side chairs.
Stunning marquetry throughout. Floral
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Boxwood, Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Set of Four Carved Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs 1890
Located in Portland, OR
recently been professionally recovered in a high quality William Morris style fabric, the chairs are raised
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Style Captains Chair
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Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 22.25 in
Swedish Baroque Captain's Arm Chair, Hand-Carved with Gold Trim c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-carved Swedish Baroque Captain's chair in black with gold trim and Swedish flag. Arms are
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
H 42.5 in W 26.75 in D 19.25 in
19th Century China Trade Pair of Portraits of Sea Captain and Wife
Located in Nantucket, MA
chair with Chinese silk damask upholstery.
The fine detail and style of the paintings are
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1850s Hong Kong Victorian Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Canvas
Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
serial number on of 8696 4332 and then “Easy Chair & Sofa Factory, Howard & Son’s Upholsterers 2526 & 27
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Walnut
H 19.3 in W 45.48 in D 20.08 in
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Fayetteville, AR
pair would be ideal as captain's chairs in a dining space or would make a handsome addition to an
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 44 in W 26 in D 21 in
Antique, Chinese, Yoke Back Chairs in Hand Carved Exotic Wood - Pair - Qing Era
Located in Glasgow, GB
Behold the elegance of history with this pair of early 20th century Chinese Yoke Back 'Captains Hat
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Early 1900s Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Hardwood
No Reserve
H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 26.38 in
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
sudden influx of Western culture, ideas, and items. As the use of western-style chairs became more and
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Wood
Sir Lancelot and the Young Squire, 1911. King Arthur and the Round Table Knights
By William Russell Flint
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
, which progressed later into his own unmistakable watercolor style. He found inspiration when he visited
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Early 20th Century Gothic Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 17.92 in W 15.36 in D 0.99 in
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By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless and stylish Chinoiserie white painted dining chairs by Hickory Chair Company. Fretwork side chair is part of the James River Collection, crafted from maple in White Finish....
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2010s American Chinoiserie Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 36 in W 21.5 in D 21.25 in
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Desk
Birch desk, made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed ...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Birch, Oak
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H 29.53 in W 46.07 in D 19.69 in
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 Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Wood
H 43 in W 18.25 in D 20 in
"Bruna" Minimalist Chair in Painted Steel and Velvet HandWoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about wire. What would emerge if one started to fold lengths of wire randomly? Bruna chair is the materialization of these thoughts. The chair is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Steel
Gorgeous Pair of French Blue and White Painted Louis XV Parlor Boudoir Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are gorgeous chairs with fantastic painted frames in blue and white. The chairs date to the 1950s era and are in good vintage condition. The upholstery is early so expect signs...
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1950s Unknown Louis XV Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 20.25 in D 22 in
18th Century Country French Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A matched pair of antique country French fruitwood chairs. Finely carved with a very unusual and exceptionally graceful sculptural form. Both chairs in beautifully aged original surf...
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Rush, Wood, Fruitwood
Vintage Eliel Saarinen "Blue" Chairs- a Pair
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Charleston, SC
Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950) was an important figure in the earliest awakenings of Scandinavian Art Nouveau architecture, and was responsible for such masterpieces as the highly regard...
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1980s Finnish Art Deco Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI style giltwood side chairs. These highly detailed French gilt chairs have beautifully detailed identical front and rear legs (super...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Giltwood
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 Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightful country house appeal with a classic bow f...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Ash, Elm
H 30.91 in W 22.64 in D 21.07 in
Mid-Century French Provincial Style Hand Painted Blue / White / Pink Caned Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely French hand painted carved fruitwood chair that has been hand painted in a lovely blue, white and pink diamond. The cushion is vintage and shows lite wear. It is unm...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Antique Style Captains Chair
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Cane, Fruitwood
H 34 in W 26 in D 24 in
19th Century Rustic Windsor Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Primitive Windsor Hoopback armchair from ash and elm. Beautiful grain and patina throughout. Restored without new additions and perfectly usable.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Elm
Vintage English Hand Made Leather Beige Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage leather 'Captains chair' in a beautiful beige colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality and dating from the late 20th Century.
Height is ad...
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1990s English Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Leather
Pair of Generously Proportioned English Country House Club Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century pair of generously proportioned English club chairs newly upholstered in hand-woven cream colored Scottish tweed, with down filled seat cushions and extra down filled ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Baby High Chair
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An Antique Victorian Era Baby High Chair, a charming and authentic piece that harks back to a bygone era. This high chair carries numerous exquisite details, such as the cane seat, i...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Wood
Set of six 19th Century English Windsor Elmwood Hoop Back Kitchen Table Chairs
Located in Haarlem, NL
Magnificent set of 6 Windsor elm wood 'Hoop Back' chairs from the 19th century-England without armrests.
Very nice set which stands out by its good sturdy hand made quality.
Some of...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Elm
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 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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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Elm, Ash
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Pair of Oak and Leather Library Captains Desk Chairs
Located in Detling, GB
condition.
In the style of Jas Scholbred, these chairs consist of solid oak shaped seats, on turned legs
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1880s Great Britain (UK) Antique Style Captains Chair
A Set of 4 Dining and 2 Captain Chairs in the Louis XV Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of upholstered chairs inspired by the Louis XV style and re-interpreted in the 80s. This is a
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
A Set of 4 Dining and 2 Captain Chairs in the Louis XV Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of upholstered chairs inspired by the Louis XV style and re-interpreted in the 80s. This is a
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Upholstery
Restored 1900 Chesterfield Porters Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in GB
sprung base Chesterfield Porters fully buttoned captains chair with original double spring Hillcrest base
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Leather
H 48.04 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Original 1920 Hillcrest Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Chair
By Hillcrest, Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield fully buttoned hand dyed mahogany brown leather captains chair
Please note the delivery fee
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1920s English Chesterfield Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Leather
H 42.92 in W 25.99 in D 32.09 in
1900 Wylie & Lochhead by Appointment to the King Oxblood Leather Captains Chair
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
leather captains chair made by Wylie & Lochhead LTD by special appointment to H.M The King, circa 1900
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Early 1900s Scottish Late Victorian Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 33.47 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in
Set of 8 Chippendale Style Dining Chairs w/ Original Velvet Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. early 20th century
Set of 8 Chippendale style dining chairs w/ original velvet seats (worn
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Early 20th Century Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Set of 8 1920s Queen Anne Style Chairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Great set of 8 1920s oak Queen Anne style stripped back dining room chairs. The set has 2 captains
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Wood
6 George II Chippendale Style Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable set of 6 George the II Chippendale Style Solid Mahogany Heavily Carved Dining Room
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19th Century American Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous set of late 19th century English mahogany chippendale style dining chairs
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs in Bouclé
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century smokers bow or captains chairs.
These chairs combine elegance with comfort and their
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Early 20th Century European Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Wood, Bouclé
Set of Six 19th c. Early Philadelphia Rod Back Birdcage Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with rich character and patina. The chairs show bamboo-style turnings, typical of the Chinese
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19th Century American Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Pine
8 Antique Berkey & Gay William & Mary Walnut Dining Room Chairs Jacobean Gothic
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
connected by an ""H"" stretcher. The larger captains chair features an ""S"" scrolled crest rail between
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Early 20th Century William and Mary Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 38 in W 19 in D 20 in
1 of 2 Restored Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Office Club Chairs Armchair
Located in GB
size of a captains office chair. They are still wider and dare I say allot more comfortable than a
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 33.67 in D 26.78 in
Fully Restored 1920s Hillcrest Antique Whisky Brown Leather Captains Chair
Located in GB
spring 1920s horsehair padded with coil sprung base captains chair
This piece has been fully restored
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1920s British Edwardian Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 35.04 in W 24.41 in D 25.99 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs, Captain's Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
would also be ideal as captain's chairs in a dining space, circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
H 44 in W 26 in D 22.5 in
Lovely Victorian Fabric Upholstered Chesterfield Occasional Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
chair style
We have cleaned waxed and polished the timber, the upholstery is in good order
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1880s English Victorian Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 25.79 in D 26.19 in
Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis-Philippe style partners desk and office chair. This large desk is made of solid
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs, Mohair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
captain's chairs in a dining space, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
H 45 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
base provides additional stability. Newly upholstered, this pair would be ideal as captain's chairs in
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Small Leather Bound Brass Decorated Trunk on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
on a later black painted Chippendale style stand, perfect for a side table next to a chair or sofa
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Brass
Sculptural 19th Century Captains Chair
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
. Done in the captain's chair or windsor style. Adds a unique converstation piece and a sculptural touch
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19th Century English Antique Style Captains Chair
Early 20th Century Antique Mismatched Barrel Back Oak Wood Pub Captain's Chairs
Located in Draper, UT
could talk, the stories they would tell. Chairs are in the style of Boling and one is marked Heywood
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Wood
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No Reserve
H 30 in W 21 in D 21 in
Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Tufted Office Captains Occasional Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Oxblood leather Chesterfield tufted vintage style
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19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Leather
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 26.78 in
European Nautical Chair with Cast Iron Base, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
This "captains" style chair has curved, horizontal, raised arms supported only by the
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Early 20th Century European Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Iron
Exquisite Restored Thomas Chippendale Claw & Ball Brown Leather Swivel Armchair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
is without doubt the finest quality and dare I say it best looking captain’s chair I have ever owned
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Leather
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 25.2 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Mutton Leg Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
additional stability. Upholstered with nail head trim, this pair would be ideal as captain's chairs in a
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
H 45 in W 25 in D 24 in
Mahogany & Maple Revolving Library Bookcase With Inlaid Royal Armorial Crests
Located in GB
a twin plate system which is the same as the early Victorian Captain’s chairs
We have cleaned waxed
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
H 32.68 in W 22.64 in D 22.64 in
1 of 2 Mahogany & Maple Revolving Library Bookcases Inlaid Royal Armorial Crests
Located in GB
a twin plate system which is the same as the early Victorian Captain’s chairs
We have cleaned
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Maple, Rosewood
H 32.68 in W 22.64 in D 22.64 in
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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19th Century English Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Oak
Antique Chesterfield Captains Chair in Oak and Leather
Located in Alhambra, CA
Impressive solid oak and tufted leather captains chair. Iconic Chesterfield style with solid oak
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Early 20th Century North American Chesterfield Antique Style Captains Chair
Set of Four Mid-19th Century Beech & Elm Smokers Bow Windsor or Captains Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A set of four mid-19th century beech and elm smokers bow Windsor or Captains chairs of good color
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 31.75 in W 28 in D 25 in
Large Matched Set of Eight Mid-19th Century Smokers Bow Chairs or Office Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
stretchers.
This style of chair was known as a smokers chairs, office chair or Captains chair and are
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Ash, Beech, Elm, Fruitwood
H 32 in W 27.25 in D 25 in
Set of Six Mid-19th Century Nicely Figured Elm Smokers Bow Windsor Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
stretchers.
This style of chair was known as a smokers chairs, office chair or Captains chair and are
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Elm
H 30.75 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Highly Unusual One-Armed Chair
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Most likely a captains chair that would have been placed next to the helm on a very fine ship or
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19th Century British Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Brass
Superb Pair of Leather Upholstered Victorian Walnut Club Chairs
Located in London, west Sussex
rounded captain’s style back with metal stud detailing around the top and bottom of the chairs. Each chair
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Late 19th Century English Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mid 19th c. Decorated Child's Chair with Charming Harbor Scene
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorated large child's chair, captain's chair-style, with unusual harbor scene and fine turned
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19th Century American Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Wood
"Mele Department Store (seated man)" Original Antique Men's Fashion Poster
Located in Boston, MA
deck chair with monocle and captain’s hat enjoys an evening smoke, contemplating the serenity of the
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Lithograph
H 83.5 in W 60.25 in D 2.5 in
8.5 Foot Tall 17th Century Portrait Oil Painting of Sir Christopher Wren
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in Gallatin, TN
him after his resignation from the Savilian chair in Oxford, by which time he had already begun to
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17th Century Academic Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 103 in W 74 in D 5.5 in
Large Set of Eight Mid-19th Century Smokers Bow Windsor Chairs or Office Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
with vase-shaped feet, the legs supported by double H-form turned stretchers.
This style of chair
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Ash, Beech, Elm
H 32 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
Antique Desk Gillows of Lancaster 19th Century Victorian Solid Oak, 1860
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
ladies desk first produced for captain Davenport. Gillows also made linen presses, chest of drawers
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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Style Captains Chair
Materials
Oak
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Antique Style Captains Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique style captains chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique style captains chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without an antique style captains chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique style captains chair bearing Victorian, Baroque or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Howard and Sons each produced at least one beautiful antique style captains chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Style Captains Chair?
Prices for an antique style captains chair start at $689 and top out at $14,747 with the average selling for $2,750.
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.
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