What is a captain's desk?

A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.

What is a captain’s desk?

A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.

What is the piece of furniture behind a desk called?

The piece of furniture behind a desk is usually called a credenza. It typically features cabinets and drawers for storing and organizing paperwork and office supplies. The word credenza originates from Italian and means trust or belief. During the 16th century, Italian rulers and high-ranking clergy often had tasters perform a credenza, sampling food or drink to ensure that it wasn't poisoned. Historians believe that the room where this testing took place became called "the credenza," and that eventually the term got applied to cabinets where tasting supplies were kept within the room, leading to its association with the modern office cabinet. Explore a diverse assortment of credenzas on 1stDibs.

What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?

In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

Captains Desk Furniture

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Chesterfield Vintage Captains Office Chair

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Victorian Desk Chair Leather

Leather Items

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair

$1,923

H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the

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Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Captains Desk

$8,200

H 36.5 in W 39.5 in D 23.5 in

18th Century Captains Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A George III period mahogany kneehole captains desk. Rare example of 18th century campaign

Category

Antique 18th Century George III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

$2,295

H 34.5 in W 21.13 in D 20 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair

$2,000

H 34.75 in W 23.5 in D 25.5 in

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

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Mahogany

East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk

$23,571

H 27.75 in W 46 in D 27.75 in

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

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Antique 1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desks

Materials

Bone, Rosewood, Walnut

Antique English Chesterfield Desk Chair/Captain's Chair, Mahogany &, circa 1830

$4,171

H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 24.41 in

Antique English Chesterfield Desk Chair/Captain's Chair, Mahogany &, circa 1830

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique English Chesterfield Desk Chair/Captain's Chair, Mahogany & Leather, circa 1830 Solid

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Antique 1830s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Victorian Antique Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair

$1,307

H 34.26 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in

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

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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism

$1,577Sale Price|40% Off

H 32.49 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in

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 &

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Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair

$764

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

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair

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20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

antique English captain's chair/ desk chair from the early 19th century

$625

H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Classical Roman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique English captain's chair/ desk chair from the early 19th century

$637

H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Classical Roman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique English captain's chair / desk chair from the early 19th century

$625

H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Classical Roman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat

$952Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in

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

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Early 20th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair

$1,738

H 33.27 in W 22.64 in D 22.84 in

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

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair

$1,738

H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in

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

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3

$2,086

H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

piece of furniture we offer a substantial discount on the second and third item, for international

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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 2 antique English captain's chairs/desk chairs from the 19th century

$1,262 / set

H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Classical Roman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800

$12,000

H 30 in W 43.5 in D 28 in

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

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

The 'Captain' chair by TallBoy Interiors

$3,108 / item

H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 21.26 in

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather

$1,624

H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in

20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather

Located in Berlin, DE

20th Century, Captain chair English armchair leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair

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20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Captain's Dividers, Display Ornament, Brass, Cartography, Navigation

$415

H 7.49 in W 6.5 in D 3.94 in

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

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Late 20th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE HERITAGE ANILINE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR

$3,824

H 42.52 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in

ANTIQUE HERITAGE ANILINE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Patina, hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note the

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Vintage 1920s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

LOVELY VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WiNGBACK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR

$3,824

H 48.04 in W 33.08 in D 38.59 in

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

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Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

SCOTTISH ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HARDWOOD & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR

$3,268

H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

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

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR

$3,824

H 33.27 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in

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

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR

$3,963

H 33.27 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in

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

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAiNS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR

$3,476

H 42.13 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in

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

Category

20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field

$763

H 0.99 in W 20.87 in D 2.96 in

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Very Comfortable Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair

$1,877

H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in

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...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

ViNTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER GODFATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR

$3,476

H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in

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

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20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR

$3,407

H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in

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

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ORIGINAL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FULLY RESTORED DEEP BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAIR

$3,963

H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 28.35 in

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

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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

CONSERVATIVE RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR

$2,711

H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in

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

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OXBLOOD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAIR

$3,824

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

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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

UNIQUE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SWIVEL OFFICE CAPTAINS BERGERE CHAIR

$3,407

H 44.3 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in

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...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.

$1,195

H 30 in W 24 in D 24 in

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 ;...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

FULLY RESTORED ART DECO BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR

$3,963 / item

H 44.89 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in

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

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR

$3,963

H 33.27 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in

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

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK DIRECTORS CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR

$3,407

H 33.67 in W 29.14 in D 28.75 in

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

Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

HARRODS LONDON PURCHASED BLACK LEATHER CHERRY WOOD GRANGE PARIS CAPTAIN CHAiR

$3,824

H 41.15 in Dm 29.53 in

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

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20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair

$3,476

H 44.89 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in

Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair

By Chesterfield, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

style office armchair This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your favourite reading

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather

$5,354

H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 20.28 in

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

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

PAIR OXBLOOD BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFiELD COURT CAPTAINS CHAIRS PART OF SUITE

$3,268 / set

H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 23.04 in

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

Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

LOVELY RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR

$3,476

H 36.23 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in

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

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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR

$3,963

H 36.23 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in

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

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED HARDWOOD SHIPs CAPTAINS CAST IRON BASE ARMCHAIR

$2,572

H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in

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

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

William Hands Orion Sofa Tan Brown Leather Office Captains Armchair

$903 / item

H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 25.4 in

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 ...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather

$1,668 / item

H 28.94 in W 22.25 in D 19.69 in

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...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Lovely Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair

$3,963

H 42.13 in W 25.6 in D 23.82 in

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...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1 OF 2 LOVELY MODERN GREEN LEATHER BEECH FRAMED CAPTAiNS CHAIRS ADJUSTABLE

$1,877 / item

H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 28.35 in

1 OF 2 LOVELY MODERN GREEN LEATHER BEECH FRAMED CAPTAiNS CHAIRS ADJUSTABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

into the knee hole space of a desk when not in use. The chair has height and tilt adjustment The

Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR

$13,837

H 32.09 in W 24.41 in D 28.55 in

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

RESTORED MID CENTURY DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE SWIVEL CAPTAiNS CHAIR BROWN LEATHER

$5,215

H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 28.75 in

RESTORED MID CENTURY DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE SWIVEL CAPTAiNS CHAIR BROWN LEATHER

By De Sede

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

in terms of luxury office furniture The piece is fully upholstered with the original heritage

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

SUPER RARE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE BURR YEW WOOD WINDSOR SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR

$3,963

H 29.93 in W 25.79 in D 24.81 in

SUPER RARE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE BURR YEW WOOD WINDSOR SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

work of art, its pure art furniture from every angle, we have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to

Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Yew

19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock

$1,923

H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in

19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century bronze boat captains ship's wheel shaped table clock with several clock faces.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk

$2,295

H 35 in W 22 in D 18.5 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs

$1,653 / set

H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in

Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This pair of Edwardian desk chairs were made in the early 20th century from very nice quality oak

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique c.1900 Mahogany and Leather Swivel Captain’s Chair – Quality Desk Chair

$1,260Sale Price|30% Off

H 38.59 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Antique c.1900 Mahogany and Leather Swivel Captain’s Chair – Quality Desk Chair

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique c.1900 Mahogany and Leather Swivel Captain’s Chair – Quality Desk Chair A very rare

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Antique Early 1900s British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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Captain's Desk

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H 38 in W 31.5 in D 18 in

Captain's Desk

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Very handsome captains desk with some repairs.

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Desks

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope

Unavailable

H 6.75 in W 19.75 in D 10 in

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope

By William Dobson

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A brass edged, mahogany Writing Desk made by Dobson of 166 Strand. This slope was made with

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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Leather Captains Tub Chair Swivel Office Desk Seat

Unavailable

H 35 in W 25 in D 24 in

Leather Captains Tub Chair Swivel Office Desk Seat

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

modelled on the famous Captains chair which of course get\'s the name from the fact that this design was

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1990s Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Captain seat

Unavailable

H 40.95 in Dm 17.72 in

Captain seat

Located in Ramatuelle, PACA

Amazing Captain's chair with original patina. Wonderful aged wood.

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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 23.62 in

Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

K0240 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double st...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest

Unavailable

H 8.27 in W 20.08 in D 11.82 in

19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest

Located in Cambridgeshire, GB

Fine early 19th century Captains campaign writing chest, the mahogany brass bound box with brass

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Antique Early 19th Century English Desk Sets

Captain Fields Improved Parallel Rule, circa 1920

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H 0.25 in W 18 in D 3 in

Captain Fields Improved Parallel Rule, circa 1920

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

An English captain fields improved boxwood parallel rule which would have been used for plotting a

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Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) More Desk Accessories

Materials

Boxwood

Oak and Leather Captains Desk Chair

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H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Oak and Leather Captains Desk Chair

Located in Detling, GB

English, circa 1835. This William IV desk chair is in showroom condition, it has been

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Antique 1830s English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Black Leather Captain's Chair or Desk Chair

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H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in

Black Leather Captain's Chair or Desk Chair

Located in Alicante, ES

A quality desk chair with studded back rest and cushion in black leather. Original canework seat

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Pair of Oak and Leather Library Captains Desk Chairs

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 24.81 in D 25.99 in

Pair of Oak and Leather Library Captains Desk Chairs

Located in Detling, GB

English, circa 1880. These desk chairs have been recently releathered and are offered in showroom

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Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Chairs

Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair

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H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in

Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

A mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped back, above the brown leather upholstered seat, raised on four arched scroll toe supports terminating in brass castors. Dimensions Heigh...

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Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair

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H 32 in W 25 in D 21 in

Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Early 20th century walnut office / captain’s revolving desk chair with shaped back and open arms

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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair

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Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut office / captain’s oak revolving office chair with a comb back and open arms above a solid

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk ...

Oak Office / Captain's Revolving Desk Chair

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H 39 in W 26 in D 23 in

Oak Office / Captain's Revolving Desk Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak office / captain’s oak revolving office chair with carved shaped pierced back and open arms

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Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Davenport Captain's Desk with Kneehole

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H 34.5 in W 26 in D 19 in

Davenport Captain's Desk with Kneehole

Located in New York, NY

Small Captain's Desk in the Davenport style with a writing slant-lid cubby and 10 exterior drawers

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Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped back, above brown leather re-upholstered seat, raised on four arched scroll toe supports terminating in brass castors Dimension...

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Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair

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H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped butted back and upholstered seat in brown leather, raised on four arched scroll toe supports Dimensions Height 37 Inches height ...

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Late 19th Century Mahogany and Burr Walnut Captains Desk

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H 30.32 in W 48.43 in D 23.23 in

Late 19th Century Mahogany and Burr Walnut Captains Desk

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Late 19th Century Mahogany and Burr Walnut all in one Captains Desk on casters. Original red

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Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Mahogany and Leather Captains Desk Chair

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H 35 in W 25 in D 25 in

Antique Mahogany and Leather Captains Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian style mahogany captains desk chair upholstered in the original deep buttoned

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Vintage 1950s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Antique Victorian Solid Elm Captains Desk Chair

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H 32 in W 27 in D 22 in

Antique Victorian Solid Elm Captains Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

An excellent original Victorian period captains desk chair in solid elm. This was made in England

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Elm

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair

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H 33 in W 29 in L 33 in

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

A handsome and top quality vintage deep buttoned leather desk chair in the antique Victorian style

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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

A Leather Hide Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair

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H 33 in W 25 in D 22 in

A Leather Hide Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Leather Hide Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair The Chair has an attractive high curving

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Antique 19th Century Adam Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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A Green Leather Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair

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H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in

A Green Leather Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Green Leather Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair The Chair has an attractive high

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Vintage 1970s Adam Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cowhide

A Green Leather Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair

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H 34 in W 24 in D 22 in

A Green Leather Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Green Leather Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair The Chair has an attractive high curving

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Vintage 1960s Adam Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Stunning Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Directors Office Desk Armchair

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H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in

Stunning Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Directors Office Desk Armchair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

designed to be used as a captains chair for desks We have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand

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20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian

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H 10.83 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique campaign writing slope. An English, mahogany ship's captain's correspondence

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Christopher Guy Megeve Cream Leather Office Desk Captains Chair

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H 29.53 in W 23.82 in D 23.63 in

Christopher Guy Megeve Cream Leather Office Desk Captains Chair

By Christopher Guy

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning RRP £2430 Christopher Guy Megeve pearl leather height adjustable office chair A very good looking and piece, it has a lovely pearl...

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20th Century English Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Campaign Ship Captain's Desk Cabinet or Secretary

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H 68 in W 31 in D 18 in

Antique Campaign Ship Captain's Desk Cabinet or Secretary

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Edwardian Captain's upright secretary crafted in mahogany with inlaid ovals on the cabinet door

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut Captain's Chair Desk Chair with Leather Seat

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H 31.89 in Dm 22.05 in

Antique Victorian Walnut Captain's Chair Desk Chair with Leather Seat

Located in Lisse, NL

captain's chair. This chair looks beautiful behind an antique desk but also standing by itself (what I call

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Custom for Yacht Captains Davenport Desk and Bench

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H 45 in W 24.5 in D 18 in

Custom for Yacht Captains Davenport Desk and Bench

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A custom built davenport desk and bench, removed from the cabin of a 1940's yacht. This is an

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Vintage 1940s American Campaign Desks

Vintage English Leather Captains Desk Swivel Chair Green 20th Century

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H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 25.99 in

Vintage English Leather Captains Desk Swivel Chair Green 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a vintage leather 'Captains chair' in a beautiful sage green colour, hand-made in England

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1990s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Original Early Antique Victorian Mahogany Brown Leather Captains Desk Chair

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H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in

Original Early Antique Victorian Mahogany Brown Leather Captains Desk Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

leather upholstery captain’s office chair. A very good looking well-made and decorative office, library

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped

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H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 23.5 in

Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped

Located in Cheshire, GB

Early 20th century mahogany office / captain’s revolving desk chair with shaped back and open arms

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Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

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H 36 in W 20.5 in D 21.25 in

English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

By Robert Adam

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique English marquetry inlaid rosewood davenport or ship captain's desk

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Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Desks

Materials

Rosewood

1940s English Swivel Tilt Hillcrest Industrial Teak Captain’s Office Desk Chair

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H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in

1940s English Swivel Tilt Hillcrest Industrial Teak Captain’s Office Desk Chair

By Hillcrest

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A really clean example of a 20th Century teak Hillcrest Captain’s office desk chair dating from the

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wade Upholstery Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Chair

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H 42.72 in W 23.63 in L 42.72 in

Wade Upholstery Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Chair

By Chesterfield, Wade Furniture Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

brown leather Chesterfield tufted captains chair A very good looking well made and comfortable

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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Restored Vintage Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Chair

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H 42.52 in W 24.61 in D 24.81 in

Chesterfield Restored Vintage Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Chair

By Chesterfield, Wade Furniture Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

dyed deep brown leather captains armchair A stunning piece, the frame is solid and beautifully

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20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

EDWARDiAN 1910 BROWN LEATHER & CARVED ENGLISH OAK CAPTAINS OFFICE DESK ARMCHAIR

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H 33.86 in W 22.64 in D 23.04 in

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...

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Luxury Hand Dyed Vintage Brown Leather Office Desk Captains Directors Chair

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H 36.62 in W 23.23 in D 27.96 in

Luxury Hand Dyed Vintage Brown Leather Office Desk Captains Directors Chair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this luxury hand dyed vintage brown leather office captains

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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Tufted Captains Desk Chair Designed to Tuck

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H 33.86 in W 21.26 in L 33.86 in

Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Tufted Captains Desk Chair Designed to Tuck

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

knee hole space of a desk This piece has been cleaned waxed and polished from top to bottom, it will

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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

VINTAGE FULLY RESTORED DEEP CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS DESK OFFICE CHAiR

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H 35.24 in W 21.46 in D 23.43 in

VINTAGE FULLY RESTORED DEEP CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS DESK OFFICE CHAiR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

restored vintage Regency style carver desk armchair in hand dyed brown leather Please note the delivery

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20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk

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H 8.75 in W 18 in D 11.38 in

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk

Located in Milford, NH

Fine English ship captain’s writing box or lap desk featuring brass handles, satinwood edges, lift

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Stunning Aged Saddle Tan Brown Leather Office Desk Captains Directors Armchair

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H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in

Stunning Aged Saddle Tan Brown Leather Office Desk Captains Directors Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning saddle tan brown heritage leather office chair, extremely comfortable A seriously good looking and well made chair. Upholstered w...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Authentic Models Vintage Nautical Captains Leather Desk & Matching Swivel Chair

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H 30.71 in W 70.67 in D 29.34 in

Authentic Models Vintage Nautical Captains Leather Desk & Matching Swivel Chair

By Authentic Models

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Authentic Models captains chair and desk in

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Materials

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Handsome RH Vintage Solid Oak Captain's Swivel Desk Chair Task Office Use

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H 31 in W 25.5 in L 31 in

Handsome RH Vintage Solid Oak Captain's Swivel Desk Chair Task Office Use

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Good looking and very handsome restoration hardware vintage solid oak captain's desk chair office

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2010s Chinese Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Victorian Captains Chair

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H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 24 in

Victorian Captains Chair

Located in High Peak, GB

P0240 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double st...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk ...

Materials

Ash

Fully Restored Chesterfield Captains Office Chair Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather

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H 40.56 in W 23.04 in D 26.38 in

Fully Restored Chesterfield Captains Office Chair Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather

By Wade Furniture Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

aged cigar brown leather captain’s office directors chairs This is pretty much the most comfortable

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20th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

ANTiQUE ENGLISH OAK 1865 DATED NAVAL DESK OF CAPTAIN S.D GARDENER H.M.S SOLOMA

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H 29.93 in W 53.75 in D 29.53 in

ANTiQUE ENGLISH OAK 1865 DATED NAVAL DESK OF CAPTAIN S.D GARDENER H.M.S SOLOMA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

hand painted Naval Desk of Captain S.D Gardener of the H.M.S Soloma dated 1865 Please note the

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Antique Early 1900s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Captains Writing Box

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H 8.27 in W 20.08 in D 10.63 in

Mahogany Captains Writing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Antique Mahogany Brass bound Captain's writing box containing three secret compartments, one for

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Antique 19th Century British George III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique English Carved Mahogany Davenport/ Ship Captain's Desk with Leather Lid

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H 37 in W 22 in D 22.5 in

Antique English Carved Mahogany Davenport/ Ship Captain's Desk with Leather Lid

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique 19th century English carved mahogany Davenport or Ship Captain's desk with

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Scottish Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

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H 35.5 in W 22 in D 21.75 in

Antique Scottish Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare and important antique Scottish exceptional burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks

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Walnut

Mahogany Captains Office Chair

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H 32.5 in W 26 in D 24 in

Mahogany Captains Office Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped wraparound back, above burgundy leather upholstered seat, raised on four arched supports. Dimensions: Height 32.5 inches, height to seat 2...

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Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk

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H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in

Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fine quality antique English leather top inlaid burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with

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Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

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Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

Mahogany framed captains office chair

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H 34.5 in W 27 in D 24 in

Mahogany framed captains office chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in brown leather

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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Office Chairs and...

Mahogany Framed Captains Office Chair

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H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 31 in

Mahogany Framed Captains Office Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in green leather

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Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Chair

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H 35 in W 24 in D 24 in

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped wraparound back, above burgundy leather upholstered seat, raised on four arched scroll toe supports

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Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

19th Century Mahogany Captain's Chair

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H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in

19th Century Mahogany Captain's Chair

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Impressive antique mahogany office chair in perfect condition. Top is rotatable. Chair is on porcelain wheels Origin: England Period of time: circa 1880 Size: br.68cm, D 60cm, H 8...

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Antique 1880s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Presenting a lovely 20c burgundy executive swivel chair with beautiful detail. This chair was made in the mid to late 20th Century, but it is of extremely high quality. It is in th...

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20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport Desk with Tooled Leather Top and Gallery

$2,595

H 34 in W 22.75 in D 23 in

5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport Desk with Tooled Leather Top and Gallery

Located in Germantown, MD

An exceptional 5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport desk with tooled leather top and gallery. The Davenport desk, sometimes originally known as a Devonport desk is a small desk with an incl...

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Early 20th Century American Other Desks

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Mahogany

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,833Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

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Gold Leaf

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of captains desk furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of captains desk furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of captains desk furniture made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of captains desk furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Bevan Funnell Ltd. and Harrods are consistently popular.

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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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