$7,400 / set
H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 27 in
Set 6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960. 2 captain chairs and 4 side
Chrome
$8,500 / set
H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 21.25 in
Set of (8) Koefoeds Hornslet Eva Rosewood Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of (8) Koefoeds Hornslet Eva Rosewood Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed Captain chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Rosewood Chairs by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler, set of 4
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Las Vegas, NV
captain chairs and 2 sides. circa 1960s. Sold as a set of 4.
Rosewood
$4,499 / set
H 37.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Danish Set 6 Chairs in Teak Model Eva by Niels Kofoed
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Hornslet. This set includes two captain’s chairs and four side chairs. Striking high-back chairs with
Teak
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.76 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Midcentury Richard McCarthy Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs, Set of 6
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Esperance, NY
captain chair is 25” Seat height: 18.5”.
Metal
"Fuzzy Captain" Reclaimed Oak and Steel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fuzzy Captain is a variation on Evan's faithful captains chair design. It combines bigger and
Steel
$5,395 / set
H 33 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Set 6 Paul Frankl Style Mid Century Dining Chairs 2 Arm + 4 Side with New Fabric
By Paul Frankl
Located in Troy, MI
. This set includes four side chairs and two captain chairs. Side chairs have a distinct split back and
Upholstery, Wood
Paul Frankl Set of 6 Oak X- Back Dining chairs 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
includes 2 captain’s chairs and 4 side chairs.
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
$1,806Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 33 in W 18 in D 21 in
Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Dining Chair, Set of Four
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
high quality blue cotton fabric. The set includes four captain's chairs.
Wood
$4,347 / set
H 37 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Dining Chairs with 1 Captain, Set of 5
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury dining chairs with 1 captain - set of 5 Each armless chair measures
Upholstery, Wood
$1,231Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.91 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in
Antique Bow Chair, Smokers Captains English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smoker's' or 'Captain's' chair. An
Elm
$2,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37 in W 22.75 in D 23.5 in
Harvey Probber Mid Century Ebonized Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Harvey Probber
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a fantastic set of four mid-century Harvey Probber chairs, featuring two captain chairs and
Mahogany
$3,774
H 33.67 in W 25.2 in D 26.19 in
FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OXBLOOD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
handmade in England circa 1880 Oxblood leather Chesterfield captains chair with period oak base that
Leather, Hardwood
$7,100 / set
H 36.75 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Albert Haberer, 1950
By Hermann Fleiner, Albert Haberer
Located in Hudson, NY
wrappings between the spindles give strength and flexibility. Seven side chairs and one captain’s chair.
Leather, Cherry
$1,687Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.09 in W 26.19 in D 22.05 in
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair
Beech
Set of 6 Regency style Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
A very attractive set of 6 Chinoiserie Dining Chairs in the Regency Style. Two Captains chairs and
Wood
1950's Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs in Brunschwig & Fils
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Southampton, NJ
woven Chinoiserie fabric. Circa 1950's in excellent vintage condition; ready for use. Captain Chair
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Six Arne Vodder Dining Chairs in Teak
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G Plan Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements (side chairs): 19? wide x 18? deep x 31.5? tall Captains Chairs: 22? wide x 19? deep x 31.5? tall
Teak, Wool
$2,400 / set
H 30.5 in W 19.75 in D 21 in
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Teak Side Dining Chairs for Willy Beck, 1950
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Chicago, IL
. Fully restored and new leather. Captain chairs are in separate listing. Measures 30.5” talll 19.75
Leather, Teak
$2,495
H 45.5 in W 27 in D 30.5 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern high back lounge chair, club chair, or dining captain
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,570Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 33 in W 18 in D 21 in
1940s Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Dining Chair, Set of Seven
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
upholstered in high-quality blue cotton fabric. The set includes seven captain's chairs. Arm Height 27"H Seat
Wood
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Set of Six Harvey Probber Style Dining Chairs 4 Side 2 Arm
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
side chairs, and two arm, or captains, chairs. Dimensions in listing are for Arm chairs, email for more
Chrome
$1,256Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 31 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Fittings Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs. One captain and five side
Brass
Unique Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. This captain chair style piece has angled back legs and thick padded seating covered in white vinyl
Faux Leather
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
Pair of Hollywood Regency or George lll Walnut Chairs in Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comfortable - a compliment to any room - bedroom, living room or formal dining room captain chairs. Truly a
Mohair, Upholstery
$8,000 / set
H 43 in W 22 in D 25 in
8 Monteverdi Young Dining Chairs by Maurice Bailey, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Monrovia, CA
Upholstery, Original Mahogany With Vintage Monteverdi Young Labels. 2 Captain Chairs and 6 Side Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 4 Oak Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
style. They have cabriolet legs that terminate into a bun foot. 1 Captain's chair 3 side chairs Arm
Upholstery, Oak
$1,806Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 38 in W 23 in D 21 in
Set of Six Henkel Harris Solid Wild Black Cherry Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs
By Henkel Harris
Located in Germantown, MD
captain chairs. Made from Wild Solid Black Cherry. Measures 23" in width for the armchairs, 21" in width
Cherry
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Set of 6 Regency Style Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
table available. Captain chairs size 34.5h x 23w x 20d Seat height 18 Arm height 28 Reupholstery
Mahogany
$377Sale Price|57% Off
H 34.26 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Ca. 1920 English Captain’s Swivel Office Chair Oak Frame green Synthetic Leather
Located in Markington, GB
Ca. 1920 English Captain’s Swivel Office Chair – Oak Frame with green Synthetic Leather Upholstery
Oak
Danish teak armchair "Captain´s chair" by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Kiel, SH
The Armchair Captain's Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, crafted in teak and leather in 1958, is a
Leather, Teak
Classic Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs by Bethlehem Furniture
By Bethlehem Furniture, John Widdicomb
Located in Buffalo, NY
, set retains 2 arm (captains) chairs 21" wide. And 4 side chairs, retain original gold leather seat and
Leather, Walnut
$1,495 / set
H 41 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
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
Painted Pair of Italian Louis XVI Neoclassical Chair
Located in Newfoundland, PA
37 in H 23 in D 18.25 in wide, Seat height 18.5 in. We have a pair of captain chairs on our
Wood
$1,395 / set
H 42.75 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
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
Boho Chic High Back Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
chair is masterfully crafted with a unique high-back design, featuring armrests on the captains' chairs
Rattan
Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning oak English "Captain Chair", fabricated around 1900. This swivel chair is made of solid
Metal
$2,995 / set
H 41.25 in W 25.5 in D 23.5 in
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
$16,400 / set
H 34 in W 20 in D 22 in
Paul Laszlo Set of 6 Bleached Wood Dining Chairs in Camel Teddy Bear Upholstery
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Laszlo. Understated elegance that seduces with silhouettes that draw you in. Captain's chairs feature
Upholstery, Wood
$7,680Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Vintage Danish Set of Ten Rosewood Eva Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in San Jose, CA
chairs and two captain armchairs. The seats have been newly reupholstered in black vinyl. Price is for
Rosewood
$1,595 / set
H 38.5 in W 23.75 in D 21.25 in
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
$3,496Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 30.5 in W 98 in D 44 in
Set Six Louis XVI Brass Mounted Carved French Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
and two captain chairs. Measures 20.5" in width, 21" in depth and stands 42" tall. Seat height is 19
Brass
Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, complete with a stately captain’s chair for added presence and comfort at the head of the table. This
Fabric, Wood
$945Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 33.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of Three Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
chairs measuring 18.5" in width, 18.5" in depth and standing 33.5" in height. One captain chair measuring
Plastic, Mahogany
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
$4,195 / set
H 32.5 in W 20.75 in D 15.75 in
Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Maple and Cane Dining Chair’s - Set of 6
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Esperance, NY
others show minor marks, scratches, and some light finish loss. Additionally, the captain’s chairs are
Maple
Pair of Ikat Regency Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of handsome armchairs upholstered in an chevron ikat patterned fabric. Perfect as captain
Fabric, Wood
$1,995Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 43.5 in W 19.25 in D 23 in
J.D.V. High Back Heavy Duty Solid Maple Country Dining Chairs, C 1970s - a Set
Located in Germantown, MD
captain chairs and 4 side chairs. Extremely solid heavy duty chairs. High back 43.5" tall. Good vintage
Maple
$5,800 / set
H 31 in W 16.5 in D 20 in
Norman Cherner Plycraft Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
includes ONE arm (captains) chair measuring... Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 22 in
Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
Set of Six Mid-Century Tomlinson Dining Chairs, Walnut
By Tomlinson
Located in Trenton, NJ
sculpted design vocabulary. The set is composed of four side chairs and two open-arm captain's chairs
Wood
$754
H 34.65 in W 21.46 in D 22.25 in
Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A good looking well-made and decorative captain’s chair, it has a light beechwood frame with a oak
Leather, Beech
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
$1,495 / set
H 41 in W 25.25 in D 28.25 in
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
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Style Dining Chairs by Lane
By Lane Acclaim, Paul McCobb
Located in Delray Beach, FL
. 4 total chairs. One captain chair and 3 side chairs. The chairs have had some work done to them. The
Metal, Brass
$1,989 / set
H 34 in W 23 in D 20 in
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
$1,795 / set
H 36.25 in W 23.75 in D 21.75 in
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
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