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 USA, Circa Late 20th Century Beautiful carved cherry wood, with upholstered seats and backs.
Upholstery, Cherry
Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Other designs by Buch include the Captain’s Chair (1955) for Ørum Møbler, Model 310 dining chair for Chr.
Oak
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Armchairs, Pair
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs or dining captain chairs By Paul McCobb for Directional, "Connoisseur Collection" USA, 1950s Elegant black lacquered sculpted m...
Brass
Councill Craftsmen Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Councill Craftsmen USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with brass studded blue le...
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with uphols...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie high back armchairs or dining captain chairs By Thomasville USA, Circa 1970s Solid carved walnut frames, with u...
Upholstery, Walnut
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Cream Lacquered Armchairs, Pair
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful carved cream lacquered walnut frames, with silk...
Silk, Walnut, Lacquer
Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Teak and Cane Armchairs, Pair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Mission style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Solid teak frames, with caned seats.
Cane, Teak
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with upholstered seats and ba...
Upholstery, Walnut
Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut Spindle Back Armchairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern spindle back armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Paul McCobb USA, Circa 1950s Solid sculpted walnut, with upholstered sea...
Upholstery, Walnut
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairs, 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, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with brass studded uphols...
Brass
$6,700Sale Price|28% Off
Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
By Alan Siegel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Works great as a side chair, hallway chair, entryway chair, occasional chair, captains chair for a dining table or game table, reading chair or fireside chair, or office desk or gues...
Wood
Danish Modern Sculpted Solid Rosewood Armchairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Pair
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of mid-century Danish Modern sculpted rosewood armchairs or dining captain chairs By Vamdrup Stolefabrik Denmark, 1960s Sculpted rosewood frames, with uph...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Carved Oak and Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Late 20th Century Carved oak, with burled olive wood backs, and upholste...
Upholstery, Oak, Burl
Baker Furniture British Colonial Armchairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of four British Colonial, Early American, or Victorian style armchairs, club chairs, or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Cir...
Upholstery, Maple
Romweber Chippendale Carved Walnut and Burl Wood 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 walnut and burl wood frames, with ball and claw feet, a...
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Set of 8 Custom-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
One chair retains arms, making it ideal as a host or captain’s chair at the head of the table.
Mahogany
Eight Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak Custom Upholstery 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
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
R. J. Horner Style Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Armchairs Pair
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
Velvet, Walnut
Karges Style French Provincial Louis XV Brown Lacquered Armchairs, Pair
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful carved brown lacquered walnut f...
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Armchairs With Mother of Pearl Inlay, 1890s
By George Zee
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of antique Chinese armchairs or dining captain chairs China, Circa 1890s Gorgeous carved rosewood, with exquisite Mother-of-Pearl inlay, and removable upholster...
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Primative Antique circa 1760 Carthorse Wheel Remade into a Captains Swivel Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable circa 1760 Carthorse wheel which has been rebuilt into a captains swivel armchair in solid Elm. A very goo...
Elm
$6,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg, Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Please note - this pair have the heads on the same side (if you are sitting on the chair the head is on the left side) so this is ideal if you plan on placing the chairs opposite fr...
Teak
Stickley Style American Colonial Solid Oak Spindle Back Windsor Armchairs, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of American Colonial or Arts & Crafts style solid oak spindle back Windsor armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20...
Oak
William Doezema Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Cane Back Armchairs, Pair
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency armchairs or dining captain chairs By William Doezema for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Sculpted burled Carpathian elm wood frames...
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous carved solid walnut frames...
Upholstery, Walnut
Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Armchairs, Pair
By Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic Postmodern armchairs or dining captain chairs By Joseph and Linda Ricchio for Knoll USA, Circa Early 21st Century (originally designed in 1990) Black...
Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of modern Regency or Art Deco style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany frames, with upholst...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut 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 In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved walnut frames, with...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,595 / set
Baker Furniture British Colonial Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of British Colonial, Early American, or Victorian style armchairs, club chairs, or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa L...
Upholstery, Maple
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned bac...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with gold gilt details, caned backs, ...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Other designs by Buch include the Captain’s Chair (1955) for Ørum Møbler, Model 310 dining chair for Chr.
Teak
Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Other designs by Buch include the Captain’s Chair (1955) for Ørum Møbler, Model 310 dining chair for Chr.
Leather, Teak
Mario Bellini Style Italian Modern Cream Leather Wrapped Armchairs, Pair
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Italian Modern or Postmodern high back armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Mario Bellini for Cassina Italy, Circa 1980s Hand-stitched c...
Steel
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Baker, Knapp & Tubbs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker, Knapp & Tubbs (The historic showroom division of the renowned Baker Furniture) USA, La...
Upholstery, Mahogany
ViNTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED LEATHER CAPTAINS DESK OFFICE CHAIR HEIGHT & TILT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this handsome vintage Chesterfield Tufted leather Captain's desk or office chair, dating to the latter part ...
Leather, Hardwood
Late Victorian Antique Swivel Captain’s Desk Chair with Pierced Cane
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A handsome antique swivel captain’s desk chair, dating to the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1890–1910.
Brass, Iron
$1,542Sale Price|40% Off
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism With Brass Stud Detailing & Light Grey Upholstery Finished with Brass Studs Has original iron bounce & tilt...
Iron, Brass
UNIQUE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SWIVEL OFFICE CAPTAINS BERGERE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and super collectable Antique Victorian Continental style hand carved Bergère swivel...
Hardwood
English Edwardian Captain's Walnut Swivel Armchair. Early 20thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an English Edwardian captain’s or smoker’s swivel chair, early 20th century, around 1900 to 1920.
Walnut
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Solid Mahogany 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 Manufactured by The Georgetown Galleries and retailed by high-end Chicago reta...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, large, very comfortable Chesterfield leather wing style office armchair This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your f...
Leather
STUNNING VINTAGE FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS DIRECTORS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather Captains armchair Please note: The delivery fee ...
Leather, Beech
Captain's Arm "Lis" Chair by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a single Danish Modern "Lis" ladderback armchair in stunning 100% original, vintage condition. Beautifully proportioned and featuring softly curved arms as well as bow-ti...
Walnut
$907Sale Price|20% Off
Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Captain Armchair - Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat A wooden chair with a soft seat and a carved, arched backrest that transitions into armrests, ending with a he...
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Erik Buch Model 67 Armchair in Teak and Leather, Orum Mobelfabrik
By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s model 67 "Captains Chair" in teak and leather for Ørum Møbelfabrik.
Leather, Teak
Pair of Dux Swedish Modern Teak Accent Dining Armchairs
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Kensington, MD
Gracious & pleasing lines comprise the frame of this pair of Swedish Modern arm chairs. Designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. Use as occasional chairs in a living room or as complement...
Upholstery, Teak
VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER AVIATOR METAL SWIVEL OFFICE CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Brown Leather Aviator Metal Swivel Office Captain's Armchair. This exudes a classic charm with its distinctiv...
Leather
ANTIQUE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
The chair features a comfortable swivel mechanism, allowing for ease of movement, making it perfect for both work and relaxation.
Leather
SUPER RARE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE BURR YEW WOOD WINDSOR SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable burr yew wood Windsor swivel armchair with height adjustable base Pl...
Yew
Vintage Modern Armchairs Herman Miller Chrome & Black Original Fabric, a Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
You could also use them as captain’s chairs at your dining table. Possibilities are endless!!
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Hand Dyed Aged Brown Leather Captains Swivel Armchair Chesterfield Seat
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand dyed brown leather tub Swivel Captains armchair with Thomas Chippendale style floating buttons to the cushion This piec...
Leather
One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Chesterfield button Directors armchair upholstered in plush woven linen A very good looking well made and comfortable...
Leather, Hardwood
ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Patina, fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or director...
Leather
ANTiQUE RESTORED HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Patina, fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or director...
Leather
ANTIQUE HERITAGE ANILINE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This chair is a good looking and well made original Art Deco example, circa 1920, the frame is Mahogany and Beech and the leather is period, the seat platform is webbed and coil spru...
Leather
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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.
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