RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFiELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored circa 1830 William IV Captains chair with period Porcelain castors Please note the
Leather, Hardwood
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Brown leathe...
Leather, Hardwood
Fine Restored Directors Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed Antique circa 1900 hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair. A very good lookin...
Leather
Restored Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Captains Armchair Hillcrest circa 1900
By Chesterfield, Hillcrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original late Victorian fully restored mahogany framed Hillcrest base office chair with hand dyed brown leather upholstery A stunn...
Leather
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Brass Castors Chesterfield Captain Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair with solid brass English castors....
Leather, Oak
Michael Thonet Birch Bentwood Dining Chairs, Captain Armchair and Five Side
By Michael Thonet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
"Captain" arm chair
Vintage Heritage Aged Saddle Brown Leather Halo Swivel Office Captains Armchair
By HALO SOHO
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. This is a very comfortable captain
Chrome
Original English circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair in Oak
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this restored circa 1900 directors armchair This chair is
Oak
Chesterfield Vintage Green Leather Captains Directors Office Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning original handmade in England hand dyed deep Green leather captains armchair a stunning
Leather
Sold|$2,495 / set
Pair of Paul McCobb for Planner Group Arm Chairs Circa 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of ebonized "captains" armchairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's Planner Group
Wood
Pair of Antique Victorian Solid Elm Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Victorian captains armchairs in solid elm with upholstered seats. These
Fabric, Elm
Antique Leather Captains Desk Chair / Armchair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very comfortable antique captains desk chair in leather. This was made in England, it
Leather, Wood
19th Century Victorian Period Black Leather Captain's Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This fine quality late 19th-century Victorian period black leather and mahogany captain's office
Leather, Mahogany
Sold|$2,595 / set
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare pair of Mid-Century Modern solid maple captain armchairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Maple
Sold|$1,850
Captain's Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Oak Captain's Chair with Custom seat cushion.
Original circa 1860 Solid Walnut Sculptural Office Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair with sculptural frame A very original and good looking piece, the arms are highly
Porcelain, Walnut
Pair of Eva Captain Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Mobelfabrik
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of “Eva” Captain armchairs by Niels Koefoed for his family company, Koefoeds Mobelfabrik of
Naugahyde, Teak
Captain Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon Brazilian Leather Armchair
Located in Telgte, DE
Captain Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon Brazilian Leather Armchair Lounge chair with
Leather, Wood
Harrods Restored Chesterfield Captains Brown Leather Armchair Claw & Ball Feet
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very good looking and well made vintage circa 1960’s Harrods London retail Pegasus leather Chesterfield buttoned office desk chair with elegan...
Leather
Sold|$2,500 / set
Set of 6 Romweber Viking Oak Leather Back Captains Dining Armchairs
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Romweber Viking oak leather back captains dining armchairs. Listing includes black
Oak, Leather
Sold|$1,200
American Captain's Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century American white oak captain's chair. Previously painted back. Some remnants around
Wood
Pair of armchairs model 789B ‘Captain’s Chair’ designed by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs model 789B ‘Captain’s Chair’ designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIII Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs, Captain's Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-nineteenth century French Louis XIII style hand carved walnut armchairs features
Tapestry, Walnut
Erik Buch, Armchair in Rosewood & Bouclé, Captains Chair, Ørum Møbelfabrik, 1960
By Erik Buch, Ørum Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish modern armchair with gentle curves, called the Captains Chair. Made in solid
Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood
Mid c.19th Mahogany Leather Library Tub Armchair (Victorian, Captains Chair)
Located in Leeds, GB
A mid 19th century mahogany framed and leather upholstered library tub armchair, circa 1850. This
Mahogany
Pair of Armchairs Model 789b ‘Captain’s Chair’ Designed by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs model 789B ‘Captain’s Chair’ designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Brass
Lovely Pair of Regency Blue Leather circa 1900 Captains Office / Guest Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of circa 1900 English captains office or guest armchairs
Leather
Sold|$7,500
Rare Mahogany Captain's Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rare English mahogany carved spindle back captain's chair with shaped seat, cabriole legs and
Sold|$1,295
19th Century Captain's Chair
Located in High Point, NC
19th century captain's chair from England. The back is bowed for wonderfully comfortable sitting
Ash, Oak
Sold|$4,250
George Nakashima Captain's Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Winter Park, FL
Made in American black walnut, a Captain's chair by G. Nakashima with hand-carved seat and spindle
Wood, Walnut
Sold|$2,563
Antique Victorian Leather Captains Chair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather captains chair, made in England and dating from around the 1860
Leather, Wood
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Funder-Schmidt & Madsen for Odense
By Funder-Schmidt and Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
features 2 captain armchairs and 2 side chairs that measure 18.5" wide with newly upholstered seats in gray
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$3,900
Pair of Nakashima Captain's Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of black walnut armchairs by George Nakashima.
Walnut
Sold|$7,794
Captain's Chair by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Paris, FR
The famous Brazilian armchair and ottoman by Jean Gillon with wool cushion.
Sold|$5,755 / set
Captain’s Chairs, England, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four armchairs out of ash tree with tall rounded backrests and turned legs and stretchers.
Ash
Sold|$3,650
Pair Of Leather Captain's Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of blue leather and walnut frame arm chairs.
Walnut
Sold|$5,400 / set
Danish Modern Dining Chairs By Preben Schou
By Preben Schou Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
newly upholstered seats. The set consists of 4 side chairs and 2 captain armchairs that measure 22.5
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$10,000 / set
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain’s Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Edward Wormley design captain's chairs for Dunbar, model 5480. In very good original finish
Ash
Sold|$2,850
19THC EARLY NATURAL WINDSOR CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PATINA WINDSOR CAPTAINS CHAIR IN PRISTINE CONDITION FROM NEW ENGLAND WITH EXTENDED
Hickory
Sold|$6,500
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Captain Chairs" with caned backs and brass detail
Brass
Sold|$6,500
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Captain Chairs" with caned backs and brass detail
Brass
Sold|$1,500 / item
Bentwood Pine and Poplar Captains Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
4 bentwood (First quarter of the 20th century) stripped pine and poplar wood round back captains
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Poplar, Bentwood
Sold|$6,800
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captains Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming pair of rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Captain Chairs" with original caned backs and
Brass
Sold|$9,500
Edward Wormley Captain's Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant design armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture co. Berne Indiana Model 5480
Oak
Antique Golden Oak Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
desk chairs go under the desks. This is never the case & not how desk armchairs are designed. If you
Oak
Sold|$1,250 / item
Edwardian Oak Captains Chair, England, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Edwardian oak captains chair, England, circa 1900 Handsome form with solid oak construction and
Oak
Sold|$1,250
EARLY 19THC LOW BACK WOODEN CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 19THC ALL ORIGINAL CAPTAIN CHAIR IN A WONDERFUL PATINA. THIS CHAIR CAME FROM NEW ENGLAND AND
Pine
Sold|$2,550 / set
Pair of Adrian Pearsall, 1950s 'Captain's Chairs'
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern 'Captain's Chairs' by designer Adrian Pearsall, manufactured circa
Upholstery, Wood
Rare 18th c. Captain Cook Mahogany Windsor
Located in Greenwich, CT
referred to as "Captain Cook" type as a nearly identical model sailed with him to the South Pacific in the
Mahogany
George Nakashima Captain Chair in Black Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captain chair has a curved, peaked backrest atop carved spindles. The seat is sculpted for comfort and
Walnut
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian style leather and wood captains desk chair. This was made in England
Wood
Sold|$5,800 / set
Set Of Six Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs By Erik Buch
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Brooklyn, NY
circa 1956. The set consists of four model no. 49 side chairs and two model no. 50 captain / armchairs
Cotton, Linen, Teak
Set of Four Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
two captain armchairs and two side chairs. The black vinyl seats are original. Side chairs measure
Fabric, Teak
Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Elm, Bow-Back, Smokers, Captains Desk circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains
Elm
Sold|$8,800 / set
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y-Back Captain Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Exquisite and rare pair of armchairs labeled "Y-Back Captains Chairs" designed by Edward Wormley
Brass
Sold|$4,200
A Shapely English Yew Wood Captain's Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of unique form with pierced curved crest above a vasi-form splat flanked by shapely down-scrolled arms; all above a caned seat supported on turned leg joined by a shapely h-stretcher
Yew
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and beautiful Mid-Century Modern captain armchair designed by Paul McCobb for his
Maple
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