Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21.75 wide x 24.5 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each capta...
Upholstery, Walnut
Founders Style Mid Century Oak and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Founders Style Mid Century Oak and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21.5 wide x 22.5 deep x 40 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains chair ...
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 18.25 wide x 20 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each captains...
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Gazelle Mid Century Ebonized Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Gazelle Mid Century Ebonized Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 17.75 wide x 32 deep x 39.25 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each ca...
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Henredon Heritage Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Heritage Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20.5 wide x 26 deep x 40.5 high, with a seat height of 19.5 inches Each captains chair measures: 22 wi...
Walnut, Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 22.5 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Winchendon Maple and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Winchendon Maple and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 22.25 wide x 19.5 deep x 35.25 high, with a seat height of ...
Upholstery, Cane, Maple
John Widdicomb Mid Century Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By John Widdicomb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each cap...
Cane, Mahogany
Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide x 19.75 deep x 41.75 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each captain chair measur...
Upholstery, Burl
Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 51 Danish Teak and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 51 Mid Century Danish Teak and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20.5 wide x 22 deep x 30.5 high, with a seat height of 18.5 in...
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 MCM Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, Set of 6
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 mid century danish teak dining chairs with rope seats - set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide x 17 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 17.25 inche...
Rope, Teak
Michael Taylor for Baker Greek Key Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker Greek Key Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 18.25 wide x 21 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches Each captains chair measur...
Upholstery, Wood
Kindel Furniture Mahogany Sleigh Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kindel Furniture Mahogany Sleigh Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 26 deep x 38.5 high, with a seat height of 20 inches Each captains chair measur...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By J. Robert Scott 1, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott Dining Chairs - Set of 10 Each armless chair measures: 19 wide x 25 deep x 39.25 high, with a seat height of 20.5 inches Each captains chair me...
Upholstery, Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 4663 Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 4663 Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 17.25 wide x 21 deep x 29.75 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inc...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$6,700Sale Price / set|28% Off
Set of 6 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s
By Jutex, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Some of the many things that make these chairs so special include the clamshell backs, floating seats, Finn Juhl-esque captain's chairs with arms that wrap around the back, and the h...
Bouclé, Teak
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Chairs/ Captains Dining Chairs Charek Modern
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Charek modern side chairs/ captains dining chairs. Curved back and spring construction for comfort .
Chenille, Foam, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural High-Back Cane Armchairs, Stamped Denmark
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
An unusually architectural pair of mid-century armchairs suitable as captain’s chairs for a dining table or as standalone occasional seating.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
1960s Set of Four Orange and Ochre Steelcase Side Chairs Model no. 1278
By Steelcase
Located in Cordova, SC
The three darker and one lighter shades even works to differentiate the “captain’s” chair from the others, at least that’s what I’ve told myself… (Ha!)
Aluminum
$770Sale Price|48% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Armchair Model 89 by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch, Anderstrup Mobelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Other Buch designs include the Captain's Chair (1955) for Ørum Møbler, the Model 310 dining chair for Chr.
Faux Leather, Teak
$9,395 / set
Bill Sofield for Baker Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Bill Sofield, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bill Sofield for Baker Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 23 wide x 26 deep x 39 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measures: 28 wide x 26 ...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight Adrian Pearsall Dining Chairs, Walnut & Faux Fur, 1960s
By Paul Evans, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This set of eight dining room chairs feature two captain’s chairs with arms and six armless chairs.
Faux Fur, Resin, Epoxy Resin
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Cherry Wood Armchair, Newly Refinished
By Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Klismos armchair or dining captain chair By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture USA, 1950s Elegant solid cherry wood frame, with caned seat and back.
Cane, Cherry
Berkey & Gay Antique Chippendale Carved Walnut Armchair, Circa 1920s
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Chippendale or Georgian style armchair or dining captain chair Attributed to Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Solid carved walnut frame, with upholstered seat and back.
Upholstery, Walnut
Thomasville Queen Anne Carved Solid Mahogany Armchair
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style armchair or dining captain chair By Thomasville USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frame, with upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Milo Baughman 'Captain' Dining Chair, Silver Frame, Circa 1955
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Captain' dining side chair with a silver metal square tube frame and brown woven fabric upholstery with multi-colored accent thread.
Chrome
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Armchair, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period armchair or dining captain chair By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Oak
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 Furniture USA, 1991 Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Walnut
Stickley Queen Anne Carved Solid Cherry Wood Armchairs, Pair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Stickley USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cherry
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Armchair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period armchair or dining captain chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Oak
Berkey & Gay Antique English Jacobean Carved Walnut Armchair, Circa 1920s
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique English Jacobean or Tudor style armchair or dining captain chair By Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut and oak frame, with green leather upholstered s...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Set of 8 Fantastic Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Every angle reveals remarkable attention to detail, from the carved aprons and chamfered legs to the beautifully shaped arm supports on the captain’s chairs. The seats are upholster...
Mahogany
Berkey & Gay Style Antique English Jacobean Carved Walnut Armchair, Circa 1920s
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique English Jacobean or Tudor style armchair or dining captain chair In the manner of Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut frame, with upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Walnut
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900 Victorian Corner Tub Barrel Chairs Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 2 antique Victorian corner chairs (also frequently referred to as a captain's chair, tub chair, o...
Fruitwood, Walnut
ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 ENGLISH OAK & LEATHER CHESTFIELD OFFICE CHAIR ORNATE ORMOLU
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Circa 1880-1900 hand dyed cigar brown leather captains chair with unique Ormolu decorati...
Leather, Oak
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style armchair or dining captain chair In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Solid carved mahogany frame, with upholstere...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Broyhill Saga Midcentury Walnut Captain Dining Chairs, Pair
By Broyhill
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Saga midcentury Walnut Captain Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 22 wide x 23.5 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 18.5, arm height of 25.5 and chair clearance...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,616Sale Price|35% Off
1980s Modern Italian Captain's Lounge Chair, Faux Leather, Chrome Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Very modern Futurist Italian faux leather captain's lounge chair with a chrome base. This chair would look great in a Memphis-style room, circa late 1980s.
Chrome
Pair Dunbar Captains Arm Chairs by Roger Sprunger
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fraser, MI
Pair Dunbar armchairs designed by Roger Sprunger.
Fabric, Walnut
$3,192Sale Price / set|24% Off
Set of 6 Broyhill Premier 'Brasilia' Model #6140 Dining Chairs, 1960s, Signed
By Broyhill Brasilia, Broyhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ideal for use as dining chairs, side chairs, host chairs, captain’s chairs, desk chairs, or accent seating around a breakfast table, game table, or library workspace.
Wood, Fabric
Set of Two Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two Windsor inspired chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company. Newly refinished in Ebony.
Birdseye Maple
Paul Evans for Directional Modern Parsons Upholstered Armchairs, Pair
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern or Postmodern Parsons blue upholstered armchairs or dining captain chairs By Paul Evans for Directional USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 22.25"W x 27.25"D x 40...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Martin Visser Style Mid-Century Armchairs in Dove Gray Upholstery
By Tijsseling, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frames are in original condition with visible enamel wear. They make great captains chairs! Ten (10) more are available still in original red skai upholstery and listed separately, (...
Metal
$5,595Sale Price / set|31% Off
Set of 6 Channel-Tufted Post-Modern Dining Chairs by Finesse, 1970s, Signed
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intriguing and rare set of six vintage dining chairs by Finesse Furniture Ltd., comprised of four side chairs and two armchairs (also known as captain’s chairs).
Brass
Stickley Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Stickley USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Romweber Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Set of Six Fully Restored Customizable Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Other designs by Buch include the Captain’s Chair (1955) for Ørum Møbler, Model 310 dining chair for Chr.
Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Armchair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period armchair, club chair, or dining captain chair By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Early 20th Century Sol...
Rush, Oak
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chair. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs.
Maple
Henredon Modern Art Deco Carved Oak Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of modern Art Deco style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved pickled oak frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Oak
Baker Furniture Style Queen Anne Solid Walnut Armchair, Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style armchair or dining captain chair In the manner of Baker Furniture By Blowing Rock Furniture Industries USA, Circa 1960s Solid walnut frame...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,395 / set
Bernhardt Regency Carved Mahogany Armchairs Pair
By Bernhardt
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Regency or Neoclassical style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Bernhardt USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
John Stuart French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Armchairs Pair
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining captain chairs By John Stuart USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with Chinoiserie upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Oak
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1970s Solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Armchairs, Pair
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1970s Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cherry
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Captains Dining Chairs - Pair
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Captains Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 22.25 wide x 21 deep x 41.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height/chair clearance of...
Upholstery, Wood
Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Other designs by Buch include the Captain’s Chair (1955) for Ørum Møbler, Model 310 dining chair for Chr.
Oak
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