Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Broyhill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern "Brasilia" armchairs or dining captain chairs By Lenoir
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
Upholstery, Oak, Burl
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Style Arts & Crafts Oak High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back armchairs or dining captain chairs
Leather, Oak, Walnut
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
Upholstery, Walnut
William Doezema Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Cane Back Armchairs, Pair
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency armchairs or dining captain chairs By
Brass
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
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
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair, 1950s
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern armchair or dining captain chair By Michael Taylor for Baker
Upholstery, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
HARRODS LONDON PURCHASED BLACK LEATHER CHERRY WOOD GRANGE PARIS CAPTAIN CHAiR
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cherry wood and black Leather, office captains armchair bought from Harrods London Please note the
Leather, Cherry
$10,800Sale Price|25% Off
Set of Six Black Leather Dining Armchairs w Cassina Label, c 1980s, Refinished
By Cassina, Atelier International, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that of a club chair yet still in the form of a dining captains chair or stand alone armchair. This
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Goodform Aluminum Dining Chair Set
By GoodForm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GoodForm furniture consists of one captain armchair and three side chairs. The chairs are comprised of
Aluminum
Set of Eight Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs by N.O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comprises of two ‘captain’ armchairs (Model 62) and six side chairs (Model 78.) Dimensions Side chair
Papercord, Rosewood
$1,925Sale Price / set|30% Off
Antique 19th Century Set of Four Carved Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs 1890
Located in Portland, OR
on straight legs. The set comprises two captain's/armchairs and two side chairs, condition is very
Mahogany
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Captains armchair with
Leather, Hardwood
FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Captains armchair with
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English armchair leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair
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
Walnut
Pair of English Mahogany Captains Smokers Bow Armchairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding pair of mahogany Captains chairs or smokers bow armchairs with wide open arms. Each
Mahogany
Federal Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back arm chairs or dining captain chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Upholstery, Mahogany
Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Queen Anne style armchairs or dining captain chairs USA, Late 20th Century
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
Upholstery, Mahogany
ANTIQUE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
captain's office swivel armchair is a stunning example of craftsmanship and timeless design. Its classic
Leather
English Windsor Armchair of Ash and Elm with Captain's Wheel Back
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Windsor armchair of elm and ash woods from Georgian era England, featuring a bowed top rail
Wood, Ash, Elm
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
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
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
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
Upholstery, Mahogany
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back arm chairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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
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
Upholstery, Cherry
English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
Oak
Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
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
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
$810Sale 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
Oak
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Leather, Hardwood
ORIGINAL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FULLY RESTORED DEEP BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Leather, Hardwood
LOVELY RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield Tufted captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Leather
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored, hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Cornelius V Smith, Walnut & Satinwood captain's or
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Primative Antique circa 1760 Carthorse Wheel Remade into a Captains Swivel Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
which has been rebuilt into a captains swivel armchair in solid Elm. A very good looking and
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
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
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
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
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
Upholstery, Cherry
Baker Furniture Style 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 In the
Upholstery, Mahogany
Thomasville Queen Anne Carved Solid Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Thomasville
Upholstery, Mahogany
Stickley Queen Anne Carved Solid Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Stickley
Upholstery, Mahogany
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie armchairs or dining captain
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs or dining captain chairs By Broyhill Brasilia USA
Upholstery, Walnut
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Armchairs, Pair
By Frank Lloyd Wright, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the
Upholstery, Cherry
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Armchair
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern armchair or dining captain chair By Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Armchairs, 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
Upholstery, Cherry
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