18th Century Captains Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III period mahogany kneehole captains desk. Rare example of 18th century campaign
Antique 18th Century George III Desks
Mahogany
18th Century Captains Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III period mahogany kneehole captains desk. Rare example of 18th century campaign
Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted
Walnut
$1,533Sale 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 &
Iron, Brass
English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
rocking captains desk chair, made around 1850. Fabulous form with finely turned spindle back, shaped arm
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English Victorian period captains chair or smokers' bow chair crafted from
Plastic, Mahogany
English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden
Brass
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
. Believed to have been used as a maritime sea captains desk. Born in the Mid-Atlantic region of the
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Captain’s desk in particularly well chosen and colorful Burl wood with string inlaid details
Brass
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the
Upholstery, Wood
East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk
By Southeast Asia
Located in London, GB
A captivating piece of history, the Dutch East Indian Captain's Writing Desk. This extraordinary
Bone, Rosewood, Walnut
Victorian Antique Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian English Antique Brown Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair Chair
Leather, Beech
antique English captain's chair/ desk chair from the early 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful antique English captain’s chair has developed a wonderful patina over the years
Wood
Antique English captain's chair/ desk chair from the early 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful antique English captain’s chair has developed a wonderful patina over the years
Wood
Antique English captain's chair / desk chair from the early 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful antique English captain’s chair has developed a wonderful patina over the years
Wood
Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair
Leather, Beech
$925Sale 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
Upholstery, Wood
English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
Oak
Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
Oak
EDWARDiAN 1910 BROWN LEATHER & CARVED ENGLISH OAK CAPTAINS OFFICE DESK ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Antique Edwardian circa 1910 hand dyed brown leather office chair with hand car...
Leather, Oak
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900 Please note the deliv...
Bentwood
Set of 2 antique English captain's chairs/desk chairs from the 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
These beautiful antique English captain’s chairs have developed a wonderful patina over the years
Wood
$3,023 / item
The 'Captain' chair by TallBoy Interiors
Located in Malton, GB
This is our traditionally made solid oak 'Captains' chair made right here in Yorkshire by our
Oak
20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English armchair leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair
Leather
Vintage Captain's Dividers, Display Ornament, Brass, Cartography, Navigation
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage captain's dividers display ornament. An English, brass cartography navigation
Brass
LOVELY VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WiNGBACK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather Wingback Chesterfield tufted captains office chair Please note the delivery fee listed
Leather
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Captains armchair with
Leather, Hardwood
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Captains armchair with
Leather, Hardwood
SCOTTISH ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HARDWOOD & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable Antique Victorian Scottish Mahogany captains chair with green leather back rest and original
Leather, Hardwood
VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAiNS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in England vintage Chesterfield Directors captains armchair with heritage brown leather and finished
Leather, Hardwood
ViNTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER GODFATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in England vintage Chesterfield Directors "Godfather" captains armchair with heritage brown leather
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
of the Captain Field's Improved type, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A treat for
Brass
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAINs ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Leather
Very Comfortable Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pretty much new brown leather Chesterfield office I had two of these, one has now sold and its just the one left It is massively height adj...
Leather
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Leather, Hardwood
ORIGINAL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FULLY RESTORED DEEP BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Leather, Hardwood
English Blue Chesterfield Style Tufted Leather Captains Chair Office Chair
Located in Long Branch, NJ
English Blue Chesterfield Style Tufted Leather Captains Chair Office Chair Dimensions : 32.5" Tall
Leather, Walnut
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
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
CONSERVATIVE RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather captain armchair. This piece combines style and attractiveness, which would add glamour to your
Leather, Oak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned wood, possibly vinyl seat cushioning. Beautiful design and wood grain. Rounded back chair.! Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 24 W ; 24 D ;...
Walnut
FULLY RESTORED ART DECO BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Art Deco Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note
Leather
FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Captains armchair with
Leather, Hardwood
ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK DIRECTORS CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather captain's or directors armchair Please note the delivery fee listed
Leather, Hardwood
HARRODS LONDON PURCHASED BLACK LEATHER CHERRY WOOD GRANGE PARIS CAPTAIN CHAiR
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cherry wood and black Leather, office captains armchair bought from Harrods London Please note the
Leather, Cherry
Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style office armchair This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your favourite reading
Leather
Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass revolving captains chair which has been fully restored with hand dyed brown
Leather, Oak
PAIR OXBLOOD BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFiELD COURT CAPTAINS CHAIRS PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
comfortable pair of captains court chairs, they have Chesterfield tufting to the back rests and upholstered
Leather, Hardwood
LOVELY RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield Tufted captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Leather
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED HARDWOOD SHIPs CAPTAINS CAST IRON BASE ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand carved Mahogany, early Victorian circa 1840 Ships Captains armchair with cast iron heavily
Iron
William Hands Orion Sofa Tan Brown Leather Office Captains Armchair
By William Hands
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 17 original William Hans Orion brown leather office chairs RR £1299 These are part of a luxury boardroom suite, the chairs are super and I ...
Chrome
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored, hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Cornelius V Smith, Walnut & Satinwood captain's or
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this restored circa Edwardian circa 1900 director’s armchair with heritage brown leather seat. This chair is really quite exquisite, it has a tiger oak f...
Leather, Oak
Lovely Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather directors chair. Please note the delivery fee listed is jus...
Leather
SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Victorian Claw & Ball feet, Chesterfield tufted office chair with a unique ins...
Leather
VITRA EAMES EA 217 / 219 SOFT PAD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL OFFICE CHAiR
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Vitra Eames Black Leather sofa pad captains chair which is model number EA217/219 RRP £4,045
Chrome
RESTORED MID CENTURY DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE SWIVEL CAPTAiNS CHAIR BROWN LEATHER
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1970's De Sede DS35 Executive swivel office cha...
Chrome
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
corresponds to the renowned typology known as the Davenport desk, named after Captain Davenport, who
Walnut
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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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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