Swivelling Elm Office Chair, Country Style, Handmade, 1960s Design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
The chair has an attractive curving back top rail in the style of a captains chair, it has hand cut back supports and an almost round saddle shaped seat which is carved from solid El...
Elm
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - 6
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 34.25 high, with a seat height of 17.2...
Cane, Mahogany
Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
Oak
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Ebonized Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Ebonized Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19 wide x 20 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 17.25 inches Each capt...
Wood, Cane
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture MCM Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Ole Wanscher, PJ Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide x 20 deep x 30.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each...
Rosewood, Upholstery
Paul McCobb for Directional MCM Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - 4
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each armless chair measures: 17.75 wide x 21 deep x 36 inches high, with a seat height/ch...
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
J. Stuart Clingman for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stuart Clingman for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 18 deep x 38 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches Each captains...
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman Style DIA Mid Century Cantilever Z Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style DIA Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Z Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 36 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each capta...
Chrome
Paul Evans for Directional PE-105/106 MCM Bronze Stalagmite Chairs - Set of 6
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans for Directional PE-105/106 Mid Century Bronze Stalagmite Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 23 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Eac...
Bronze
1970s Charles Hollis Jones Chrome Base Dining Chairs With Lucite Legs- Set of 6
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Canton, OH
Spectacular set of 6 Charles Hollis Jones Chrome and Lucite Dining Chairs including 2 Captains chairs and 4 side chairs.
Chrome
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century walnut and cane dining chairs - set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 16.5 wide x 16.5 deep x 34.5 high, with a seat height of 17.25 inches...
Cane, Walnut
$10,750 / set
6 Paul Frankl Corset Dining Chairs in Grey Wool
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The set has four armless chairs and two captains chairs with arms. Upholstered in a heavy wool they are both durable and elegant.
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff "Star Trek" Desk Chair by Madison Furniture
By Madison Furniture, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Best known for its appearance as the original captain’s chair on the U.S.S. Enterprise in the 1965 pilot episode of "Star Trek", this piece blends timeless retro-futuruist aesthetics...
Metal
Set of 6 Iconic Razorblade Tall Version Dining Chairs in Carved Oak 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
We are able to offer two captains chairs of the same model in combination with this set
Wool, Oak
$18,450 / set
John Widdicomb Parsons Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
It includes eight (8) side chairs model# 2074 and two (2) arm or captains chairs model# 2074 1/2.
Velvet, Wood
Baker Furniture French Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture French Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 21 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measures: 21....
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Brasilia Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Elegantly shaped armrests on the captain’s chairs compliment the geometry and curvature seen elsewhere in the chair.
Fabric, Mahogany, Walnut
Baker Furniture Stately Homes Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Stately Homes Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 38.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each capta...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pilot Lounge Chair in Oiled Walnut by Scott Mason for Wooda
By Scott Mason, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
Drawing inspiration from the iconic “Captain’s Chair,” a fixture of his childhood summers on Cape Cod, Scott Mason’s next-generation design, the Pilot Lounge Chair for Wooda, combine...
Hardwood, Walnut
Stunning Pair of Contemporary Modern Birch Arm Chairs, Bernhardt Furniture Co.
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely comfortable, perfect captains chairs for dining room.
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Dunbar Model 5480 Armchairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of cane back model 5480 captains chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Oak
Victorian Tavern Chair, Ash and Elm, Mid-19th Century, Unique Design
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
This chair is exactly that. The overall design is typical of a mid-19th century smokers bow, or captains, chair but of course it stands on much taller than normal legs.
Ash, Elm
French Alpine Chalet Dining Chairs in Solid Pine with Red Leather Seats 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
The set includes six dining chairs and two armchairs, offering a classic dining configuration with captain chairs placed at the head of the table.
Leather, Pine
Restored Arne Vodder Ella Tilt-Back Dining Chairs in Teak & Leather, Danish MCM
By Vamo Sonderborg, Arne Vodder
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
This process restores color and vibrance to the wood but does not remove all imperfections. Side chair dimensions Height: 31.25 inches Seat height: 17.75 inches Width: 19.5 inche...
Leather, Teak
$1,695 / set
Stickley Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stickley Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 19.75 deep x 36.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measures: 24.5 wide ...
Upholstery, Wood
Amsterdam School Armchairs by Hendrik Wouda, Art Deco, 1920s
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak frames feature decorative mahogany accents that highlight the craftsmanship, while woven rattan seats provide both comfort and visual texture. Traditional captain's chair s...
Rush, Mahogany, Oak
Art Deco Armchair, Beech Wood, Wine-Red Upholstery, Germany, 1930s
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This elegant armchair in the style of a classic captain's chair impresses with its clear, period-typical Art Deco design language.
Beech
Kindel Furniture Mahogany Sleigh Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kindel Furniture Mahogany Sleigh Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 20.25 wide x 25 deep x 38.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair mea...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Script Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Script Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair me...
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage MCM Niels Koefoed Teak “Eva” Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted from richly grained solid teak, the frames exhibit the organic curves and superior joinery synonymous with mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. The captain’s chairs are fu...
Leather, Teak
Mario Bellini Dining Chairs Set cab 412 cab 413 by Cassina, Black Leather, 1985
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
It consist of a set of 2 captain chairs with arm-rests and 8 standard chairs; perfect for a large-size rectangular table.
Steel
Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 412 + Cab 413 - 12 Black Leather Dining Chairs, 1980
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
It consist of a set of 2 captain chairs with arm-rests and 10 standard chairs; perfect for a large-size rectangular table.
Steel
7 Woven Rattan Arm Chairs in the Style of Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paired with two captain’s chairs of a different style, the arrangement can graciously seat eight.
Rattan, Wood
Fine Antique English Leather Revolving Swivel Office Chair, circa 1890
Located in Nottingham, GB
A substantial and particularly comfortable late 19th-century Victorian revolving desk or captain’s chair, dating to circa 1890 and constructed from solid walnut and oak.
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Brass Nailhead Leather Captain’s Armchairs in Burnt Orange
Located in Dekalb, IL
The combination of hand-applied nailhead detailing, warm wood frame, and burnished leather evokes traditional English library and executive office seating, making the pair equally su...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Style Baker Milling Road Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings Style Baker Milling Road Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 25 deep x 39.25 high, with a seat height of 19.5 inches Each captains chai...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Arne Vodder Model 422 Rosewood & Leather Danish Modern Dining Chairs
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the set consists of six side chairs and two captain’s chairs, the latter of which are exceptionally difficult to find.
Leather, Rosewood
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered se...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Tomlinson Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tomlinson Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 20.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 43 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair ...
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20.25 wide x 22.5 deep x 38 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair meas...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Henredon Asian Style Faux Goatskin Laquer Dining Chairs 6
By Henredon, Henredon
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Bring a touch of exotic elegance and refined luxury to your dining room with this stunning set of 6 vintage Henredon Asian style faux goatskin lacquer dining chairs. Featuring except...
Lacquer
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20.5 wide x 22.5 deep x 38 high, with a seat height of 20.25 inches Each captains chair me...
Upholstery, Walnut
Frank Mariani Lugano Mid Century Brass Cantilever Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Frank Mariani
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Frank Mariani Lugano Mid Century Brass Cantilever Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 21 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains ...
Brass
Adrian Pearsall 950-C Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall 950-C Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 24 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches Each captains chair ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Niels Moller Models 55 and 71 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 12
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Moller Models 55 and 71 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 12 Each armless chair measures: 19.75 wide x 19.5 deep x 31.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair cle...
Upholstery, Teak
Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 18.75 wide x 23 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each captains chair measures: 22.2...
Upholstery, Walnut
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Ebonized Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Ebonized Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21.75 wide x 24 deep x 34.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches E...
Upholstery, Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5890 Mid Century Pretzel Dining Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5890 Mid Century Pretzel Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.75 wide x 19 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inche...
Wood
Johannes Andersen for Christian Linneberg Model 94 Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johannes Andersen for Christian Linneberg Model 94 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each armless chair measures: 19 wide x 19 deep x 30.5 high, with a seat height of...
Upholstery, Teak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5890 Pretzel Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5890 Mid Century Pretzel Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.75 wide x 19 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inche...
Wood
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen for Willy Beck Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen for Willy Beck Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 30.25 high, with a seat heigh...
Upholstery, Teak
Paul McCobb for Calvin's Irwin Collection Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin's Irwin Collection Mid Century Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 16.75 wide x 21 deep x 34.5 high, with a seat height of 18 inches...
Leather, Wood
Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 18.75 wide x 20 deep x 38.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inche...
Upholstery, Teak
Ramseur Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ramseur Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide x 21 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each captains chair measu...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Brutalist Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Brutalist Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19 wide x 23 deep x 46.5 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each ...
Upholstery, Resin
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Brutalist Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Brutalist Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19 wide x 26 deep x 47.5 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Eac...
Upholstery, Resin
John Keal for Brown Saltman Midcentury Bleached Mahogany Dining Chair - Set of 6
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20.75 wide x 23.75 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each side chair measures: 18.25 wide x 20 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 18 inches, the arm height/chai...
Cane, Wood
Koefoeds Hornslet Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Koefoeds Hornslet Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide x 20 deep x 33.25 high, with a seat height of 18.75 inches Each captains ch...
Upholstery, Teak
John Widdicomb Mid Century Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By John Widdicomb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.25 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measur...
Upholstery, Wood
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