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
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
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
Vintage Chesterfield Fully Buttoned Oxblood Leather Captains Directors Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Captains or Directors armchair A good looking well made and decorative captains chair, it has a light
Leather, Beech
‘Captain’s Chair’ by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Co
By Paul McCobb
Located in London, GB
A rare model 1532 ‘Captain’s Chair’ in solid maple by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Co. USA
Maple
Restored Victorian Chesterfield Barrel Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned directors captains chair This is the bosses chair, the
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Captain Chairs
By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik
Located in High Point, NC
These Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Captain Chairs are designed in the style of Erik Kirkegaard
Leather, Teak
Set 12 Victorian Captains Chairs Pub Arm Seats 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful set of 12 Victorian captains tub chairs It's unusual to find a set of
Rosewood
Vintage English Hand Made Leather Beige Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage leather 'Captains chair' in a beautiful beige colour, hand-made in England with
Leather
Victorian Horseshoe Back Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Reading Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield buttoning and aged green leather upholstery Horseshoe library reading captain’s chair A very
Leather, Mahogany
Restored 1940s Chesterfield Wing Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chairs out there but none like this. The chair is a full sized wingback armchair with a captains chair
Leather
19th Century captains chair made from ash & elm - circa 1860
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century captains chair made from ash & elm - circa 1860
Ash, Elm
19th Century captains chair made from ash & elm - circa 1860
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century captains chair made from ash & elm circa 1860
Ash, Elm
Dunbar Captains Compass Chair model # 5480 by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted arm chair with sculptural bent wood frame , woven caned backrest , brass details and upholstered seat cushion . This high styled chair is a statement piece in any...
Brass
Set Of Four Matching Late 19thc English Pub Captain Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful set of four oak English Pub captains chairs are in great condition and very heavy
Oak
19thc Set Of Four Pub/captains Chairs From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC FORM AND CONDITION SET OF FOUR PUB OR CAPTAINS CHAIRS.THIS WONDRFUL HEVY AND STURDY SET
Pine
Early 20th Century Set of Eight Elm Captains Elbow Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Excellent quality set of eight captains elbow chairs, circa 1900. Turned and carved in dark elm
Elm
Set of 8 George Nakashima Captain's Chairs in Black Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Amazing original matched set of 8 Captain's chairs by George Nakashima. A brilliant and comfortable
AGED OXBLOOD LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in England vintage Bevan Funnell RRP £3799 Chesterfield Directors captains armchair with heritage
Leather
Vintage English Leather Captains Desk Swivel Chair Tan 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage leather 'Captains chair' in a beautiful tan colour, hand-made in England with
Leather
Restored 1920s Hillcrest Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair A1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sprung base Chesterfield fully buttoned captains chair with original double spring Hillcrest base
Leather, Oak
Fully Restored 1920s Hillcrest Antique Whisky Brown Leather Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
spring 1920s horsehair padded with coil sprung base captains chair This piece has been fully restored
Leather, Oak
Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house smoker's bow. An English, elm captain's chair or elbow seat
Elm
Lovely Restored 1967 Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
aged brown leather captains chair This piece has been lightly restored to include a deep clean
Leather, Wood
Pair McGuire Burgundy Leather Sling Seats Folding Captains Chairs Olive Frames
By McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair McGuire Burgundy leather sling seats folding captains chairs olive finish frames.
Leather, Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Walnut Captain's Chair 916-CC
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hamburg, PA
This is one of the best examples of Adrian Pearsall's designs for Craft Associates. It is a iconic 1960's stylized Mid Century Modern chair.
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$6,800 / set
Danish Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in San Jose, CA
. Includes four side chairs and two captain armchairs. Armchairs 25.5" W, 22.5" D, 32.5" H Offered by
Teak
Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, elm smoker's bow or elbow seat
Elm
Antique Captain’s Bow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Home Office, Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain’s bow chair. An English, beech and elm home office or drawing room seat
Beech, Elm
Antique Captain's Chair, English, Oak, Bow-Back, Leather, Smokers circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Captain's chair, an English, oak bow-back with leather seat dating to the
Leather, Oak
1 of 2 Restored Chesterfield Gainsborough Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield Gainsborough carver office captains chairs The auction is for one chair with the option to buy
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Victorian Hampton & Son's Stamped Hand Dyed Brown Leather Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1870 restored hand dyed leather captains office chair A very good looking well made solid oak
Leather, Oak
Sold|$5,500 / set
Set of 6 Paul McCobb Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of Paul McCobb Dinning Chairs. One captain's armchair and 5 armless models of 2 designs. 3 of
Maple
ViNTAGE AGED OXBLOOD LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in England vintage Chesterfield Directors captains armchair with heritage Oxblood leather Please
Leather
*SET OF 6* 1950's Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Captain's" Chairs
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The chairs are solid walnut with caned backs. They feature brass sabots, and are backed with brass dowels. Priced as a set, can be ...
Very Early Rare Victorian Captains Chair Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored early Victorian captains chair with
Leather, Oak
Captains Chairs by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 2
By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch
Located in Ranst, VAN
Pair of Captain's chairs designed by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, Denmark 1960s. These beautiful
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Six Rare "Captain's" Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko Lahti, Finland, 1966
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare set of swivel chairs in original condition were produced in Finland in 1960s. Model: Forelli 8565 (1966), the original wool upholstery shows some signs of wear due to age. ...
Chrome
Early 20th Century Captain's Chair from Bali with Slatted Wood and Loop Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian captain's chair from the early 20th century, with slatted wood, pierced splat
Wood
Model 75 Dining Chairs By Niels O Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Neils O. Möller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Møbelfabrik consist of four side chairs and 2 captain armchairs. The rich honey tone teak frames contrast
Fabric, Teak
19th Century, Elm and Ash Smokers Bow, Captains Chair, Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This solid chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat in Elm, it has a very wide curved top rail in Ash and chunky turned spindles beneath The chair stands on very attracti...
Ash, Elm
Sold|$2,395 / set
Baker Furniture Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
. Seat height 19.75". Very good original vintage condition. Set includes two captain armchairs and
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
. Seat height 19.5". Very good original vintage condition. Set includes one captain armchair and
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$2,400 / set
Kindel Furniture Regency Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
good original vintage condition. Set includes two captain armchairs and four side chairs.
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
vintage condition. Set includes two captain armchairs and four side chairs.
Upholstery, Maple
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
original vintage condition. Sold as a set of twelve, including two captain armchairs and ten side chairs.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$1,900 / set
Set of 6 Walnut Dining Chairs
By Kent-Coffey
Located in South Charleston, WV
Likely Tomlinson Production. Set of 6 chairs, 1 Captains armchair and 5 side chairs. In good
Walnut
Chesterfield Restored Vintage Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Chair
By Wade Furniture Co., Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dyed deep brown leather captains armchair A stunning piece, the frame is solid and beautifully
Leather, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
height 25.25". Very good original vintage condition. Set includes two captain armchairs and six
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
height 19". Very good original vintage condition. Set includes two captain armchairs and four side
Upholstery, Mahogany
J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Twelve
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of twelve Mid-Century Modern dining chairs. The set includes two captain armchairs
Brass
John Widdicomb Asian Modern Dining Set Table Chairs Buffet China
By John Widdicomb
Located in Wayne, NJ
John Widdicomb Diningroom set. Includes 2 Captain Armchairs, 8 Side chairs. 6' Table with an
Wood
John Widdicomb Asian Modern Dining Set Table Chairs Buffet China
By John Widdicomb
Located in Wayne, NJ
John Widdicomb Diningroom set. Includes 2 Captain Armchairs, 8 Side chairs. 6' Table with an
Wood
Sold|$1,250 / set
Baker Furniture Carved Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
reupholstered. Set includes two captain armchairs and four side chairs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$1,495 / set
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
Sold|$1,895 / set
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
19th Century Victorian Period Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality mid-19th century Victorian period mahogany and brown leather captain’s office
Leather, Mahogany
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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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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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.
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