Boat Chairs
Lounge Pivot Chair in Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Leather Seat
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by a boat chair found in an old Belgian warehouse, Klein Agency's pivot chair pays homage
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
$2,760 / item
H 31 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs w/ Ship Boat Crewel Work - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Walnut Side Chairs with Ship Boat Crewel Work - a Pair
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$950 / set
H 45 in W 20 in D 24 in
Customizable Wewood Caravela Chair
By Wewood
Located in New York, NY
traditional Portuguese Caravela boat, this chair is a tribute to some of the greatest and bravest in
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Wewood Caravela Lounge Chair by GONÇALO CAMPOS
By Wewood
Located in New York, NY
traditional Portuguese Caravela boat, this lounge chair is a tribute to some of the greatest and bravest in
Category
2010s Portuguese Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$1,407 / item
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 26.58 in
Original "Harp" Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen
Located in San Diego, CA
& Larsen in Denmark. Inspired by the arching curves of the bow and stern of a Viking boat, the chair was
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
“Fauteuil de Paquebot” Chair, France 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This iconic “Fauteuil de Paquebot” (also known as a “boat chair” or “cruise chair”) is a striking
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Art Deco Three Piece Rattan Suite by The Heywood Wakefield Company
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
modeled on a Chinese boat chair fashionable in the 1920s.The matching triple curved back sofa continues
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
$7,600 Sale Price / set
59% Off
H 34.75 in W 68.25 in D 33.5 in
Art Deco Three Piece Rattan / Wicker Suite by The Heywood Wakefield Company
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
modeled on a Chinese boat chair that was fashionable in the 1920s.The matching triple hump curved back
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 34.75 in W 68.25 in D 33.5 in
Old Hickory Settee & Matching Side Chair ( Signed)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
protected from bad weather protector ( boat varnish ).
The settee & side chair are signed on the back of the
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Settees
Materials
Hickory
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Rope "Waikiki" Bronze Patio Chaise Lounge
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, referred to as the “Waikiki” chair, has a boat-like shape in tubular bronze with a sinuously curved seat on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$8,500 / item
H 20.5 in W 21 in D 70 in
Passages - A Suite of 16 Prints by Patricia Pearce and other artists
By Patricia A. Pearce
Located in Soquel, CA
— table settings, chairs, boats — all interpreted to give the viewer a sense of calm. Gaulke now resides
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media, Laid Paper, Lithograph
$1,550
H 18 in W 14.75 in D 0.5 in
Recent Sales
Vintage Folding Boat Chair in Leather, Bamboo and Brass 1930
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Folding boat chair in leather, wood imitation bamboo and brass. Very good condition 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pivot Chair by Klein Agency
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pivot chair by Klein Agency.
Inspired by a boat chair found in an old Belgian warehouse, our
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair
Located in Downham Market, GB
An Irish vernacular Boat Builders chair.
A beautifully made chair of excellent form & colour, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Irish Rustic Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Bentwood
Reclaimed Indonesian Fishing Boat Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed Indonesian fishing boat dining table.
Dining chairs for photo/display purposes only.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Pair of Fabulous Italian Yacht Chairs, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A glamourous pair of modern art deco/ art moderne boat chairs. The square leather upholstered
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
“Fauteuils de Paquebot” Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “boat or cruise chair” (fauteuils de paquebot in French) are not only visually arresting, but
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Early 20th Century Folding Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
Set of early 20th Century Spanish folding chairs made of beechwood.
These were deck chairs from a
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair Christensen & Larsen Denmark 1968
By Christensen & Larsen, Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
1968. Inspired by the arching curves of the bow and stern of a Viking boat, the chair was initially
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Nineteenth Century Irish Vernacular Boat Bulders Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
A "boat builders" chair believed to have been made in the 1830's in Ireland. Elm and ashwood with
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Ash
Mid-Century Convertible High Chair-Car-Boat-Toy
By Kibofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century convertible high chair in the shape of a wolf. The table is removable and slides into
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
"Long Afternoon", oil painting, landscape, chair, boats, water, moon
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Franklin, MA
distance. There are four small wooden boats in the front of the painting with red roses falling out of the
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Irish 19th Century elm and ash bentwood boat builders chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A 19TH CENTURY ELM AND ASH BENTWOOD BOAT BUILDER CHAIR, IRISH. CIRCA 1830 IT STILL SHOWS TRACES OF
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Ash
Pair of Waikiki Rocking Lounge Chairs by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design, referred to as the “Waikiki” chair, has a boat-like shape in tubular bronze with a sinuously
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Easy Chairs and Ottoman by Jean Gillon for Italma W
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brussels, BE
shape of a traditional Brazilian fishing boat, the chair received worldwide recognition for its
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Set of Six Rare Signed Old Hickory Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
left inner leg. The cane seat and backs are all original and in fine condition. The chairs are in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Armchairs
Materials
Hickory
Pair of Waikiki Rocking Chaise Lounges by Walter Lamb
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design, referred to as the “Waikiki” chair, has a boat-like shape in tubular bronze with a sinuously
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bronze
Waikiki Rocking Chaise Lounge by Walter Lamb
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, referred to as the “Waikiki” chair, has a boat-like shape in tubular bronze with a sinuously curved seat on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Restoration Commode Chest Marble Top
Located in London, GB
furniture were made with "Bateau" (boat shaped) beds, gondola chairs, and three-legged tables
Category
Antique 1820s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique French Gueridon Mahogany Centre Table, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
walls was abandoned.
Smaller sized pieces of furniture were made with "Bateau" (boat shaped) beds
Category
Antique 1850s French Center Tables
Antique French Gueridon Mahogany Centre Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
pieces of furniture were made with "Bateau" (boat shaped) beds, gondola chairs, and three-legged tables
Category
Antique 1850s French Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Rockaway Sailfish Ship Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage boat chairs feature a heavy duty steel frame with wooden arm rests
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Modern Selig Swivel Chair and Ottoman Style of Joe Columbo Elda Chair
By Joe Colombo, Selig
Located in Topeka, KS
Company circa 1970s. It is comprised of a large overstuffed egg-shaped boat of a chair on a gorgeous round
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35 in W 37 in D 41 in
Original Jørgen Høvelskov "Harp" Chair for Christensen & Larsen
By Jørgen Høvelskov, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic "Harp" chair designed by designer Jørgen Høvelskov in 1968 and produced by cabinet maker
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Ash
Original Jørgen Høvelskov "Harp" Chair for Christensen & Larsen
By Jørgen Høvelskov, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic "Harp" chair designed by designer Jørgen Høvelskov in 1968 and produced by cabinet maker
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Ash
“Fauteuils De Paquebot” Pair of Wooden Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These so-called “boat or cruise chairs” (fauteuils de paquebot in French) are not only visually
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Jangada Jacaranda Lounge Chair, Ottoman, Jean Gillon Italma Wood Art Brazil 1968
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
traditional Brazilian fishing boat, the chair received worldwide recognition for its originality and received
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
H 33 in W 36 in D 40 in
"Provence", South of France Cafe, Bistro Table & Chairs Drypoint Etching
By Judith Gaulke
Located in Soquel, CA
attracted to lone objects and scenes not yet populated — table settings, chairs, boats — all interpreted to
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink, Drypoint, Etching
H 14.5 in W 11.5 in D 0.07 in
"Reginald Marsh Sketching at Coney Island Beach" NYC WPA Modern American Scene
Located in New York, NY
river boat and sedan chair during the Warlord Era, 1934 to 1935, and there was introduced to Chinese ink
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Antique French Restauration Center Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
furniture were made with "Bateau" (boat shaped) beds, gondola chairs, and three-legged tables being
Category
20th Century French Restauration Center Tables
Rare Boat Easy Chair
Located in Mexico, D.F.
Rare Boat Easy Chair
5 different positions
Category
Vintage 1930s Lounge Chairs
Paul Frankl American Art Deco Speed Chair
Located in Coral Gables, FL
magazine article as the "speed" chair. Inspired by the classic speed boats of the era, the chair seems to
Category
20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Holger Georg Jensen Model 97 Rocking Chair Blue
By Holger Georg Jensen
Located in Faarevejle, DK
approach to the rocking chair. Much like a sail boat, this chair has ballast under the front seat to create
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Jens Risom walnut boat shaped dining table with 6 chairs
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom walnut boat shaped dining table with 2 x 18" self-storing leaves. Table extends to 112
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
1940's Yachting Deck Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folding director style chairs for boating. Original chipped white paint finish. Blue and white
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Antique Oak Ship's Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
cruise boat. Each chair has an ivorine numbered label on the back for identification, and a place in the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery, Linen
Paul McCobb Planner Group by Winchedon Dining table and Eight Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This set of six maple and rattan chairs and maple boat shaped dining table with two leaves by Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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Serge Castella Chandelier, circa 2000, France
By Serge Castella Interiors
Located in Girona, Spain
Large "Spring" chandelier by Serge Castella
Custom-made
Signed and numbered
Metal and plaster
France, circa 2000
Excellent condition.
Serge Castella Interiors focuses on Antiques, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Ember Fabric Chair, Wood and Velvet Dining Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Ember Chair is a versatile seat made using traditional joinery techniques. The wide, curved backrest is cut from solid white oak while the cushioned seat is encased in velvety, d...
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Four-Panel Reversible French Chinoiserie Coromandel Screens Paris, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Eight-Panel Reversible Chinese Coromandel Screen
Pair of French chinoiserie screens, Paris, 1920s
This French chinoiserie screens from the 1920s are composed of four panels richly ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
$4,800
H 48 in W 45 in D 2 in
EARL Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bedside Table
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Open up its two floating slow closing drawers to stow away all your bedside essentials. This nightstand is solid wood constructed, with turned legs, and handcut joints.
Wood optio...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$673 Sale Price / item
55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Wilde Bench by DeMuro Das with Sculpted Seat and Hand-Cast Bronze Legs
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Wilde bench by DeMuro Das features a deep, sculpted seat with a solid hardwood frame, European webbing and multi-density foam. Hand-cast solid bronze legs are available in a Heri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
$4,375 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 20 in
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Five Piece Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern five piece sectional designed by Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. There are four seating sections plus additional section with white laminate top side ta...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Laminate
$7,920 Sale Price
24% Off
H 30 in W 172 in D 36 in
"Madeleine" Bow Back Oak Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven performance-grade fabric ...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Chair in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
This contemporary chair is a three legged comfortable and elegant piece of fine crafted furniture, made in tropical Brazilian hardwood and natural fiber cord at the artist workshop.
...
Category
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood, Hardwood
$2,650 / item
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Serfa Armchair - 2024, Ebonized Wood and Leather - by Zanini de Zanine
Located in Belo Horizonte, BR
The Serfa Armchair by Zanini de Zanine combines comfort and modern design. Its ebonized wood frame, finished in deep black, highlights the wood’s texture for a contemporary look. Uph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$4,082
H 28.35 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
Jean Prouvé, Lounge Chair 1980
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Jean Prouvé - Lounge chair
Lounge Chair " Grand Repos " and its ottoman
Circa 1980
Tecta edition
stainless steel -
dimensions : 109 x 64 x 87
Limited to 100 pieces
Very ...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Other Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Parlor Armchairs C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Pair Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Parlor Armchairs, Ladies & Gents, C1880.
Mea...
Category
Antique 19th Century High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 40.75 in W 25.25 in D 31 in
Percival Lafer Brazilian Mahogany Sling Chairs and Ottoman Set
By Percival Lafer
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of mid-century Brazilian Mahogany lounge chairs and ottoman designed by Percival Lafer, circa 1970 Brazil. The chairs are crafted of solid Brazilian Mahogany upholstered in a th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$9,500 / set
H 28 in W 31.75 in D 31.75 in
Strip chair by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, 1974
By Castelijn, Gijs Bakker
Located in Athens, Attiki
Strip chair by Dutch designer Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, 1974. A rare version with armrests, only a limited amount had been produced. Made of 8 bended lacquered laminated wood strips...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Customizable Tacchini Paola Chair by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for leather.
Fabric is less expensive.
Solidity and lightness go together. Rigidity and sweetness meet. Paola is a chair that speaks of tradition and modernity, it is ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Ash
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Boat Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of boat chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique boat chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 705 antique and vintage boat chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 58 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Boat chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Boat chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, mid-century modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Boat chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by AMBROZIA, Paulo Kobylka and Jean Gillon are consistently popular.
How Much are Boat Chairs?
Prices for boat chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, boat chairs begin at $100 and can go as high as $700,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,305.
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