Romweber Antique French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of antique French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining captain chairs
Brass
French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Upholstered Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs Circa Late
Upholstery, Cherry
Stickley Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood High Back Spindle Armchairs, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle armchairs or dining captain
Upholstery, Cherry, Ebony
Baker Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany and Gold Gilt Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style armchairs or dining captain chairs In
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Queen Anne style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Century
Upholstery, Mahogany
Karges French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Gold Gilt Armchairs
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Spider Back Armchairs, Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of petite French Regency Louis XVI or Gustavian style spider back armchairs or
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Century Furniture French Country Carved Solid Oak Ladder Back Armchairs, Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Country, French Provincial, or William and Mary style armchairs or dining
Upholstery, Oak
Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Carved Maple Ladder Back Armchairs, Pair
By Guy Chaddock
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of English Country or Rustic European style ladder back armchairs or dining
Upholstery, Maple
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 shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Cream Lacquered Walnut and Cane Back Armchairs
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs Attributed to
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer
Kindel Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Arm Chairs, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Kindel
Upholstery, Mahogany
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs, Pair
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs or dining captain chairs By Leon Rosen
Chrome
Starbay Stunning “Normandie” swivel chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this stunning stained walnut ‘Normandie’ captains style swivel desk armchair
Leather, Walnut
Set Of Six Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs By Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Model 65" captain’s chairs / armchairs and four “Model 80” side chairs. Both models were designed in
Velvet, Teak
Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Karges
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer
Baker Furniture Stately Homes Gerogian Carved Burled Walnut Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs From the
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Starbay Stunning “Normandie” swivel chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this stunning stained walnut ‘Normandie’ captains style swivel desk armchair
Leather, Walnut
Set of 12 Model 49 Chairs by Erik Buch for O. D. Møbler, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Deland, FL
Denmark during the 1960s, includes ten side chairs and two captain’s chairs (armchairs), offering a
Teak
Set of 4, L. Hitchcock Stencilled Painted Black Solid Maple Dining Chairs
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
support. Rare to find a set of four armchair/captain chairs. Seat Height = 46cm / 18 inches
Beech, Maple
Unavailable|$400
Cement Encrusted French Captain Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This comfortable armchair has a low, curved back and a saddle seat. Nailheads frame the seat. It is
Unavailable|$8,814 / set
Jean Gillon 1.960s Camel Leader and Jacaranda Armchair and Ottoman Gran Captain
By Jean Gillon
Located in Illetas- Mallorca, Islas Baleares
Gran Captain armchair and ottoman designed by Jean Gillon in 1960s, and produced by Wood Art. Jean
Jacaranda, Leather, Rope
Unavailable|$495
Mid Century Modern Chrome Captains Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1950's mid century modern chrome arm chair upholstered with an orange and white chevron pattern.
Chrome
Unavailable|$4,407
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 professionally upholstered in a lovely quality tan brown leather. It has a horse shoe shaped bu...
Leather, Oak
Unavailable|$3,800 / set
Four Einar Larsen & Bender Madsen Leather Dining Room Chairs
By Willy Beck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
master cabinetmaker Willy Beck. I also have the two leather armchairs or captain’s chairs available and
Sold|$1,844 / item
Captain's Armchair, Zinc White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Captain's armchair - references to modern stylings and Scandanavian sentiments. The solid hardwood
Wood
Sold|$1,316
Mid 19th Century elm captains armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century elm captains armchair circa 1860. Good quality character armchair made from solid
Elm
Sold|$1,379
Mid 19th Century Elm Captains Armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century elm captains armchair circa 1860. Good quality character armchair made from
Elm
Sold|$1,379
Mid-19th Century Elm Captains Armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-19th century elm captains armchair, circa 1860. Good quality character armchair made from
Elm
Sold|$1,316
Mid 19th Century elm captains armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century elm captains armchair circa 1860. Good quality character armchair made from solid
Elm
Sold|$2,287 / set
Pair of Antique Leather Captains Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique leather captains armchairs. They were made in England
Leather, Wood
William and Mary-Style 19th Century High Back Mahogany Captains Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American, late 19th century, William and Mary style, mahogany captain's armchair features a high
Fabric, Mahogany
Lovely Victorian Fabric Upholstered Chesterfield Occasional Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
is that of a Library reading occasional armchair which was in later designs adapted to a captains
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$1,995 / set
Erik Buch Style Mid Century Rosewood Captains Armchairs, a Pair
By Erik Buch
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Erik Buch style mid century rosewood captains armchairs - a pair Each chair measures: 23.75 wide
Upholstery, Rosewood
Sold|$5,400
George III Mahogany Captains Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
U-shaped back with baluster form splat flanked by spindles and out scrolled hand holds, saddle seat raised on cabriole legs and an H-form turned stretcher.
Mahogany
Joe Quinn 1927 Oak Captain's Armchair
Located in New Windsor, NY
This is not your typical solid oak spindle back oak captain's chair, but one that has been hand
Steel
Sold|$4,600
Dunbar Captains Armchair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Armchair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form frame made of laminated layers of
Brass
Sold|$1,319
German Art Deco Captain's Armchair, 1930
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This chair, which is unusual in its dimensions, is in excellent condition. The wooden frame, probably made of beech, shows minimal signs of wear and tear, all joints are solid. The s...
Beech
Ranch Oak Captains Armchairs by A. Brandt in Natural Oak Finish a Pair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of captains’ armchairs by A. Brandt comprised of solid ranch oak with natural oak
Oak
Pair of Paul McCobb Maple Captains Armchairs Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautifully designed pair of solid maple captain’s chairs by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group
Maple
Pair of Captain Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form dark finish frames with
L & JG Stickley Captain's Armchair Mission Art and Crafts
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Fraser, MI
For Restoration. Arts and Crafts Arm Chair. Made by L & J. G. Stickley. Remnant Label on left inside of front stretcher. Chair is in as-found condition. The original seat is separa...
Oak
Antique Desk Chair, Victorian Captain's Armchair, Oak, Windsor, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk chair, a rotating and reclining Victorian captain's armchair in oak. A
Oak
Pair of Captain Armchairs by Adrain Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of "Captain's chairs" #916-CC by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates feature open walnut
Fabric, Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Armchair in Maple, Winchendon, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mid-Century Modern captain chair by Paul McCobb for Planner Group. Solid maple wood, spindle back
PAIR OF ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 EDWARDIAN HARDWOOD & WALNUT INLAID CAPTAINS ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Edwardian circa 1900-1910 tub armchairs in Flamed Mahogany with Walnut inlaid in the Sheraton Revival taste
Hardwood, Walnut
Pair Of Antique Smoker's Bow Chairs, English Beech Captain's Armchair, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique smoker's bow chairs. An English, beech and elm captain's armchair
Beech
Sold|$36,000 / set
Captain's Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six arm chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form wood frames with cane backs and brass details. Light restoration has been done, as original finish is in ...
Brass
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Captain Armchair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style carved mahogany dining arm chair By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frame, with upholst...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Ranch Oak Captains Armchairs by A. Brandt Acorn Brown Finish a Pair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of vintage captains’ armchairs by A. Brandt comprised of solid ranch oak with acorn
Oak
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAINs ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Leather
Pair of Captain Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form wood frames with brass
Brass
Stunning Late Victorian Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Directors armchair This is a very fine and well made English Directors chair, it has a coil sprung base
Leather
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored aged brown leather Godfather Directors armchair circa 1900-1920's Please note the delivery fee
Leather, Hardwood
Traditional Green Leather & Beech Wood Framed Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely beech wood framed vintage hand dyed green leather directors chair. A very good looking well made and comfortable directors chair, its upholst...
Leather, Beech
TRADITIONAL ANTiQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely lightly restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather director...
Leather, Oak
Sold|$2,800 / set
Romweber Viking Oak Leather Back Captains Armchair, Set of 4
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare set of 4 Romweber Viking oak leather back captains dining or side armchairs in Jacobean
Leather, Oak
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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