Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Armchairs With Mother of Pearl Inlay, 1890s
By George Zee
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of antique Chinese armchairs or dining captain chairs China, Circa 1890s Gorgeous carved rosewood, with exquisite Mother-of-Pearl inlay, and removable upholster...
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Danish Modern Sculpted Solid Rosewood Armchairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Pair
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of mid-century Danish Modern sculpted rosewood armchairs or dining captain chairs By Vamdrup Stolefabrik Denmark, 1960s Sculpted rosewood frames, with uph...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Stickley Style American Colonial Solid Oak Spindle Back Windsor Armchairs, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of American Colonial or Arts & Crafts style solid oak spindle back Windsor armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of L. & J.G.
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 64 Armchair By Niels Otto Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional Danish modern design classic, the Møller no. 64 captain's dining armchair in teak wood was created in the 1960s by Niels Otto Møller for J.L.
Fabric, Teak, Bouclé
Gustav Stickley Harvey Ellis Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Armchairs, Pair
By Harvey Ellis, Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period armchairs or dining captain chairs Designed by Harvey Ellis for Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1905 Quarter sawn...
Upholstery, Oak
Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut Spindle Back Armchairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern spindle back armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Paul McCobb USA, Circa 1950s Solid sculpted walnut, with upholstered sea...
Upholstery, Walnut
Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved walnut frames, with...
Upholstery, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Carved Oak and Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Late 20th Century Carved oak, with burled olive wood backs, and upholste...
Upholstery, Oak, Burl
Berkey & Gay Style Antique English Jacobean Carved Walnut Armchair, Circa 1920s
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique English Jacobean or Tudor style armchair or dining captain chair In the manner of Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut frame, with upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Walnut
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned bac...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with gold gilt details, caned backs, ...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
William Doezema Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Cane Back Armchairs, Pair
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency armchairs or dining captain chairs By William Doezema for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Sculpted burled Carpathian elm wood frames...
Brass
$10,500Sale Price|23% Off
Set of Six Black Leather Dining Armchairs w Cassina Label, c 1980s, Refinished
By Atelier International, Giorgetti S.p.A., Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The swooping sculpted arms are subtle but graceful and classy, and the thick yet droopy black leather provides a very comfortable seat, closer to that of a club chair yet still in th...
Leather, Wood
HARRODS LONDON PURCHASED BLACK LEATHER CHERRY WOOD GRANGE PARIS CAPTAIN CHAiR
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Grange Paris Cherry wood and black Leather, office captains armchair bought from Harrods London ...
Leather, Cherry
STUNNING VINTAGE FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS DIRECTORS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather Captains armchair Please note: The delivery fee ...
Leather, Beech
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...
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Goodform Aluminum Dining Chair Set
By GoodForm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century dining chair set manufactured by The General Fireproofing Co. for its line of GoodForm furniture consists of one captain armchair and three side chairs. The chairs a...
Aluminum
PAIR OF OXBLOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SHIPS CAPTAINS CHAIRS WITH FLOOR LOCK RINGs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of hand made in England, Oxblood Leather, Chesterfield captains armchairs with the very u...
Leather, Hardwood
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely stunning fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Capta...
Leather, Hardwood
FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely stunning fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Capta...
Leather, Hardwood
$2,482Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Distressed Brown Leather Armchair with Cabriole Legs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Victorian Brown Leather Button Back Open Frame Captains ArmChair With Cabriole Legs and Brass Castors Tub shaped open mahogany frame, with rear seat carry handle, and o...
Brass
1980s Mid Century Faux Burl wood Dining Chairs- Set of 6
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Styled with tall, gently swept-back seats and clean architectural lines, the set includes two captains armchairs and four side chairs. Built with the exceptional quality and timeless...
Wood
20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English armchair leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair Solid wood and.
Leather
English Edwardian Captain's Walnut Swivel Armchair. Early 20thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an English Edwardian captain’s or smoker’s swivel chair, early 20th century, around 1900 to 1920. The curved spindle back, shaped saddle seat, scrolling arms, and cabriole le...
Walnut
Very Comfortable Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Leather
Henredon Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Armchair or Dining Captain Chair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Queen Anne or Georgian style armchair or dining captain chair By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Solid mahogany frame, with upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchair or dining captain chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
ANTIQUE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale This exquisite antique hand-dyed brown leather Chesterfield captain's office swivel armchair is a stunning example of craftsmanship and timeless d...
Leather
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Walnut Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved walnut frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Walnut
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Armchair or Dining Captain Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style armchair or dining captain chair By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid walnut frame, with rush seat and re...
Upholstery, Rush, Walnut
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Lovely Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather directors chair. Please note the delivery fee listed is jus...
Leather
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henkel Harris USA, 1970 Solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Harden Furniture Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Queen Anne style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Harden Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cherry
English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
Oak
Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
Oak
One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Chesterfield button Directors armchair upholstered in plush woven linen A very good looking well made and comfortable...
Leather, Hardwood
Henkel Harris Style Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style dining chairs In the manner of Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1970s Solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 22"W x 22"D...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$786Sale Price|20% Off
English Victorian Captains Chair - 19th Century England
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Victorian era armchair called "Captain Chair" or "Smoker Chair" in turned wood with four legs connected by a spacer.
Oak
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Pleas...
Leather, Hardwood
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 ...
Leather, Hardwood
ORIGINAL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FULLY RESTORED DEEP BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Pleas...
Leather, Hardwood
LOVELY RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield Tufted captain's or directors armchai...
Leather
1940s Habitant, Bay City MI, Knotty Pine Captain’s Chairs, Set of 6
By Habitant Shop
Located in Culver City, CA
The company was a legendary Michigan maker that carved out its own lane in American cabin classics right alongside Old Hickory. This set of six captain’s-style armchairs is peak qua...
Pine
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this museum quality, fully restored, hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Cornelius V Smith, Walnut & Satinwood cap...
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Primative Antique circa 1760 Carthorse Wheel Remade into a Captains Swivel Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable circa 1760 Carthorse wheel which has been rebuilt into a captains swivel armchair in solid Elm. A very goo...
Elm
Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style armchair or dining captain chair USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frame, with upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Thomasville Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Thomasville USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Thomasville Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Thomasville USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Armchairs, Pair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid oak frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Oak
Smith & Watson Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Smith & Watson
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Smith & Watson USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with velvet uphol...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, 1992 Carved solid mahogany frames, with ivory Damask upholstered se...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Henredon Georgian Carved Solid Oak Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid oak frames, with cane seats and removable upholst...
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Smith & Watson Regency Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Smith & Watson
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Smith & Watson USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, 1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with ivory damask upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Thomasville Chippendale Carved Cherry Wood Armchairs, Pair
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Thomasville USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cherry
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.
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