Sold|$1,995 / set
Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa
Upholstery, Cherry
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
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb. The set includes two captain armchairs and four side chairs. They have new foam and new charcoal
Upholstery, Walnut
Romweber Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Romweber. The set includes two captain armchairs and four side chairs. The chairs feature burl accents and
Cherry, Burl
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cream Lacquered 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 By Baker
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Danish Modern Teak Extension Dining Set by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
54.5" wide with two pull-out leaves and four matching chairs; two captain armchairs and two side chairs
Teak, Naugahyde
Heywood-Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Gilbert Rohde, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
captain armchairs and four side chairs. The chairs feature solid sculpted maple frames and vintage striped
Upholstery, Maple
Sold|$1,495 / set
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency high back armchairs or dining captain
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Wavy Pencil Reed Dining Chairs w/ Peach Vinyl, Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
color. Set includes two captain's armchairs with a 23"" width and four side chairs. Ideal for adding a
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Broyhill Brasilia Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$1,995 / set
Vintage Carved Solid Rosewood Chinese Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of ten Chinese solid carved rosewood dining chairs. The set includes two captain
Upholstery, Rosewood
Italian Art Deco Maple Dining Chairs With Suede Upholstery
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six modern Italian Art Deco dining chairs. The set includes two captain armchairs
Upholstery, Maple
Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Tiger Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in South Bend, IN
set includes two captain armchairs and two side chairs. The chairs feature sleek Scandinavian design
Upholstery, Maple
Chippendale Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table with Eight Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
extension dining table and eight matching dining chairs, including two captain armchairs. Set is unmarked
Mahogany
Sold|$5,800 / set
Set of Six Sven Ivar Dysthe Teak and Leather Dining Chairs
By Dokka Mobler, Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and leather seat and backrest. Includes two ‘captain’ armchairs and four side chairs. Condition
Metal
Sold|$9,600 / set
Danish Modern Rosewood "Ingrid" Dining Chairs By Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consists of four side chairs and two captain armchairs. The curvaceous frames feature high backs with a
Cotton, Rosewood
Sold|$9,000 / set
Danish Modern Rosewood "Ingrid" Dining Chairs By Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consists of four side chairs and two captain armchairs. The curvaceous frames feature high backs with a
Fabric, Rosewood
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Armchairs, Set of Six
By Harold Schwartz
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern sculptural armchairs or dining captain chairs By Harold
Upholstery, Oak
Sold|$3,600 / set
Baker Furniture Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
captain armchairs and four side chairs. The chairs feature solid mahogany construction and a nice
Upholstery, Mahogany
ViNTAGE AGED OXBLOOD HAND DYED LEATHER HIGH BACK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand dyed Oxblood leather high back Chesterfield swivel captains armchair Please note the delivery
Leather, Hardwood
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern Fully Restored Dining Chairs
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
Formal Dining Group for Herman Miller. The set includes eight side chairs and one captain armchair. The
Upholstery, Mahogany, Burl
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb. The set includes two captain armchairs and six side chairs. The chairs feature a Minimalist
Wood, Lacquer
Sold|$1,195 / set
Chippendale Mahogany Ball and Claw Foot Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in South Bend, IN
captain armchairs and four side chairs. The chairs feature solid mahogany frames with ball and claw feet
Leather, Mahogany
Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Newly Restored
By Kipp Stewart, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
by Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture. The set includes two captain armchairs and four side chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Century Furniture Black Lacquered Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
includes two captain armchairs and four side chairs. The chairs feature solid wood construction with nice
Wood, Lacquer
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
profile line for Drexel furniture. The set includes two captain armchairs and six side chairs. The chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$2,995 / set
Kindel Furniture Carved Mahogany Formal Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
set includes two captain armchairs and four side chairs. The chairs feature solid mahogany frames with
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold|$2,595 / set
Romweber Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Burl Wood Dining Set, 1960s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
includes the extension dining table with two leaves and six chairs (two captain armchairs and four side
Cherry, Burl
Sold|$1,595 / set
Ethan Allen Queen Anne Solid Cherry Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Queen Anne style dining chairs by Ethan Allen. The set includes two captain
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Birch "Tuxedo" Dining Set By Heywood-Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
name is "Tuxedo". The set includes a dining table and six chairs - two captain armchairs and four side
Birch, Fabric
Sold|$11,000 / set
Set of Six Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs by N.O. Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comprises one ‘captain’ armchair (Model 62) and five side chairs (Model 78). Condition: Excellent
Papercord, Rosewood
Sold|$1,895 / set
Baker Furniture Solid Cherry Wood Regency Arm Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA
Upholstery, Cherry
Sold|$1,895 / set
Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Arm Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style armchairs or dining captain chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Banded Inlaid Mahogany Dining Set
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
" D x 29.88" H. It extends to 108"W with two 20" leaves. The matching chairs include two captain
Brass
Sold|$2,995 / set
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dining Set, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
. The set of chairs includes two captain armchairs and four side chairs. The chairs feature solid
Upholstery, Maple
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Dining Set, Newly Restored
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
chairs include two captain armchairs and four side chairs. They have new foam and new charcoal gray
Upholstery, Walnut
6 George II Chippendale Style Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
knees with shapely carbiole legs ending in claw and ball feet. The pair of upholstered back captains
Mahogany
Sold|$4,520
Armchair Captain English Cherry 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This solid cherry armchair is characterized by a low and enveloping backrest. The bars are turned
Fruitwood
Baker Furniture Palladian Collection Neoclassical Cherrywood Dining Set
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
refinished and is in excellent condition. The set of chairs includes two captain armchairs and four side
Cherry
Exceptional Six-Seat Extension Dining Suite by Scandinavia Woodworks
Located in South Charleston, WV
of the period and while seats six with six side chairs provided, an additional captains armchair is
Teak
Sold|$24,995 / set
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Art Deco Dining Set, Fully Restored
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in South Bend, IN
chairs, and one captain armchair. The table features stunning mahogany and maidou burl wood grain
Upholstery, Mahogany, Burl
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Set, 1959
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
his declaration line for Drexel. The set includes the table, two leaves, two captain armchairs, and
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture Mid-Century Modern Dining Set, Newly Restored
By Kipp Stewart, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
has been expertly refinished and is in excellent condition. The set of chairs includes two captain
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair. Made from Beech and Elm this wonderful chair has all
Beech, Elm
Set of 6 Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs with Fall Velvet Fabric Seats and Back
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
generously proportioned 'captains' armchairs, displaying the quintessential curved forms achieved through
Fabric, Bentwood, Velvet
Sold|$1,495 / set
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
Lovely Chesterfield Fully Buttoned Green Leather Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Captains or Directors armchair. A good looking well-made and decorative captain’s chair, it has a light
Leather, Hardwood
Stunning Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Directors Office Desk Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Chesterfield green leather court armchair
Leather
Chesterfield Restored Wade Brown Leather Wingback Captains Directors Armchair
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand dyed whisky brown leather captains wingback armchair A stunning piece, the frame
Leather
Designer Poltrona Frau Antropovarius Office Captains Black Leather Armchair
By Poltrona Frau
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
black leather office swivel armchair Designed by Ferdinand via Porsche for Poltrona Frau. This chair
Leather
Restored Vintage Hardwood Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, lightly restored original leather hide, vintage hand dyed Mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted director’s chair. A very good ...
Leather
Lovely Mahogany Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage hand dyed mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted directors chair A very good looking well made and comfortable ...
Leather, Mahogany
Stunning Theodore Alexander Oxblood Leather Hardwood Captains Directors Armchair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely Theodore Alexander Oxblood leather horseshoe shaped directors office chair A very well made decorative and comfortable chair, it looks amazin...
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Mahogany Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage hand dyed Mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted directors chair A very good looking well made and comfortable ...
Leather
Baker Furniture English Regency Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of English Regency or Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker
Upholstery, Mahogany
Henredon Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By
Upholstery, Mahogany
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