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Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the
Category

Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
No Reserve
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
Victorian Captains Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double stretchers. This chair
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

Victorian Captains Chair
Victorian Captains Chair
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 23.62 in
Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair
Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Captain Armchair - Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat A wooden chair with a soft
Category

Early 20th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Captains Chair is a real eye-catcher at your desk thanks to its decorative nails and warm-colored wood
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century mahogany office / captain’s revolving desk chair with shaped back and open arms
Category

Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English armchair leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair
Category

20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

20th Century, Captain chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English Armchair Leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair
Category

20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Original Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair, Brand Wade
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage tufted brown Leather English Chesterfield style barrel back desk chair. Item features
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in GB
, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
chair.! Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 24 W ; 24 D ; 30 H
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass revolving captains chair which has been fully restored with hand dyed brown
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in GB
style office armchair This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your favourite reading
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Harrods London Brown Leather Wingback Captains Directors Swivel Chair
By Harrods
Located in GB
Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather and patina. This is a very comfortable captain
Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

CHESTERFIELD FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored vintage Regency style Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair Please note the delivery
Category

20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

HAND DYED VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS SWIVEL OFFICE CHAIr
Located in GB
in England, aged brown hand dyed leather Chesterfield captains office chair Please note the
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

VINTAGE FULLY RESTORED DEEP CIGAR BROWN LEATHER SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored vintage William IV style Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair. Please note the
Category

20th Century English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
from the ground up. These antique captains chairs were made with an early swivel system which isn't as
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

STUNNING ANTIQUE WILLIAN IV CIRCA 1830 HAND CARVED WALNUT CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAiR
Located in GB
decorative captains chair, we have left it totally original including the leather and padding which is horse
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Deep Cigar Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
hand dyed brown leather office chair This chair is really quite exquisite, its one of the earliest
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Located in GB
a solid cast iron base with Lion head detailing A very good looking and decorative chair, the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Very Comfortable Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pretty much new brown leather Chesterfield office I had two of these, one has now sold and its just the one left It is massively height adj...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fine Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair A very good looking well made and comfortable
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

CONSERVATIVE RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather captain armchair. This piece combines style and attractiveness, which would add glamour to your
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Restored Vintage Hardwood Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
hand dyed Mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted director’s chair. A very good looking well made
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Oak Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair. A very good looking well made and comfortable directors
Category

Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Brown leather directors chair
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Brass Castors Chesterfield Captain Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair with solid brass English castors. A very good looking well
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

William Hands Orion Sofa Tan Brown Leather Office Captains Armchair
By William Hands
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 17 original William Hans Orion brown leather office chairs
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Luxury Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in GB
cigar brown leather directors chair. A very good looking well made and comfortable directors chair
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Stunning Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in GB
cigar brown leather directors chair. A very good looking well made and comfortable directors chair
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Lovely Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in GB
cigar brown leather directors chair. Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather
Located in GB
heritage brown leather seat. This chair is really quite exquisite, it has a tiger oak frame which means
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

FINE RESTORED DIRECTORS BROWN LEATHER OAK FRAMED CHESTERFIELD CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored original oak framed Antique circa 1900 hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Captain's Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
Captain's oak Swivel Desk Chair. For sale a late 20th century beautiful mahogany revolving tub back
Category

Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
H 89 in W 62 in D 60 in
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
of Captain’s or Executive swivel chairs. We are of the opinion that they were made in America by a
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
H 40 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
of Captain’s or Executive Swivel Chairs. We are of the opinion that they were made in America by a
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
H 40 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning oak English "Captain Chair", fabricated around 1900. This swivel chair is made of solid
Category

Antique 1890s British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Wingback office chair with original leather and patina. This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

VINTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH GOLD LEAF EMBOSSED TOP
Located in GB
, matching filing cabinet, coffee table, chesterfield leather captains chair and dwarf open bookcase, this
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
design is typical of a mid-19th century smokers bow, or captains, chair but of course it stands on much
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
By Alan Siegel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, hallway chair, entryway chair, occasional chair, captains chair for a dining table or game table
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of Edwardian desk chairs were made in the early 20th century from very nice quality oak
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Pulborough, GB
solid elm bow back smokers captain's chair is truly stunning, with a gorgeous patina that radiates
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Very Rare Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC to the Back
Located in GB
College captain’s chair with carved with EC in the back rest. A substantial find, I have never seen
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Harrods Restored Chesterfield Captains Brown Leather Armchair Claw & Ball Feet
By Harrods
Located in GB
Harrods London retail Pegasus leather Chesterfield buttoned office desk chair with elegant claw & ball
Category

Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

ViNTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER AND FLAMED HARDWOOD COFFEE TABLE PART OF LARGE SUITE
Located in GB
, chesterfield leather captains chair and dwarf open bookcase, this sale is for the piece mentioned above only
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Leather Captains Tub Chair Swivel Office Desk Seat
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
modelled on the famous Captains chair which of course get\'s the name from the fact that this design was
Category

1990s Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Captain seat
Located in Ramatuelle, PACA
Amazing Captain's chair with original patina. Wonderful aged wood.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Captain seat
H 40.95 in Dm 17.72 in
Black Leather Captain's Chair or Desk Chair
Located in Alicante, ES
A quality desk chair with studded back rest and cushion in black leather. Original canework seat
Category

20th Century Chairs

Black Leather Captain's Chair or Desk Chair
Black Leather Captain's Chair or Desk Chair
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Oak and Leather Library Captains Desk Chairs
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1880. These desk chairs have been recently releathered and are offered in showroom
Category

Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Chairs

Chesterfield Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This Chesterfield desk or swivel chair is perfect as an office chair to fit behind a nice desk
Category

2010s English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chesterfield Swivel Desk Chair
Chesterfield Swivel Desk Chair
H 44.1 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Oak and Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1835. This William IV desk chair is in showroom condition, it has been
Category

Antique 1830s English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Oak and Leather Captains Desk Chair
Oak and Leather Captains Desk Chair
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Walnut Regency Style Partnters Desk Walnut Carved Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
surface so great to work at. Stunning piece, we have matching captains chairs if you are interested in a
Category

2010s Regency Desks

Chesterfield Swivel Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This Chesterfield captain's swivel chair is perfect as an office chair to fit behind a nice desk
Category

Early 2000s English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chesterfield Swivel Chair
Chesterfield Swivel Chair
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Antique Mahogany and Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian style mahogany captains desk chair upholstered in the original deep buttoned
Category

Vintage 1950s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
A mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped back, above the brown leather upholstered seat, raised
Category

Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Captain Desk And Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the captain desk and chair you’re looking for. A captain desk and chair — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the captain desk and chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A captain desk and chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Chesterfield, Bevan Funnell Ltd. and Harrods each produced at least one beautiful captain desk and chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Captain Desk And Chair?

Prices for a captain desk and chair start at $597 and top out at $14,949 with the average selling for $2,315.

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.

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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.

Questions About Captain Desk And Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.