Skip to main content

Captains Desk Furniture

2
401
9
2
to
28
311
94
412
411
411
92
27
24
17
15
11
6
5
3
1
1
1
14
149
237
11
53
63
18
17
2
7
5
6
14
20
4
4
3
260
222
221
70
65
334
287
219
36
35
72
11
9
5
5
Sort By
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the
Category

Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
No Reserve
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 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

18th Century Captains Desk
18th Century Captains Desk
H 36.5 in W 39.5 in D 23.5 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

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
Category

Antique 1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desks

Materials

Bone, Rosewood, Walnut

Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair
Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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
Category

Early 20th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
Category

Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in GB
piece of furniture we offer a substantial discount on the second and third item, for international
Category

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

Materials

Bentwood

Victorian Captains Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0240 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 str...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

Victorian Captains Chair
Victorian Captains Chair
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 23.62 in
English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Captains Chair is a real eye-catcher at your desk thanks to its decorative nails and warm-colored wood
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English armchair leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair
Category

20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

20th Century, Captain chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English Armchair Leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair
Category

20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Late 20th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
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

Original Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair, Brand Wade
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage tufted brown Leather English Chesterfield style barrel back desk chair. Item features
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 ;...
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

CONSERVATIVE RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
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 Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original beech framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair A very good looking well mad...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Restored Vintage Hardwood Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, lightly restored original leather hide, vintage hand dyed Mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted director’s chair. A very good ...
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Oak Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair. A very good looking well made...
Category

Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in GB
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
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
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

Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique military captain's writing box with brass strapping, secret compartment and special large
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Harrods London Brown Leather Wingback Captains Directors Swivel Chair
By Harrods
Located in GB
Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather and patina. This is a very comfortable captain
Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

CHESTERFIELD FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Regency style Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair Please...
Category

20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Brown leathe...
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Brass Castors Chesterfield Captain Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair with solid brass English castors....
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

FINE RESTORED DIRECTORS BROWN LEATHER OAK FRAMED CHESTERFIELD CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
you would like more than one piece of furniture we offer a substantial discount on the second and
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

William Hands Orion Sofa Tan Brown Leather Office Captains Armchair
By William Hands
Located in GB
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 ...
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Luxury Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather directors chair. A very good looking well made and comfortabl...
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather
Located in GB
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
Located in GB
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

Stunning Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather directors chair. A very good looking well made and comforta...
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

HAND DYED VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS SWIVEL OFFICE CHAIr
Located in GB
in England, aged brown hand dyed leather Chesterfield captains office chair Please note the
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
corresponds to the renowned typology known as the Davenport desk, named after Captain Davenport, who
Category

Antique 1870s German Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
VINTAGE FULLY RESTORED DEEP CIGAR BROWN LEATHER SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage William IV style Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair. P...
Category

20th Century English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
from the ground up. These antique captains chairs were made with an early swivel system which isn't as
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

STUNNING ANTIQUE WILLIAN IV CIRCA 1830 HAND CARVED WALNUT CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAiR
Located in GB
, circa 1830 hand carved solid Walnut Ship captains swivel armchair with early dark petrol green / black
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Walnut Davenport Desk, England, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
" because it was a captain with that surname who first ordered this Gillows of Lancaster furniture towards
Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Davenport Desk, England, 19th Century
Walnut Davenport Desk, England, 19th Century
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 21.86 in
Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning mid Victorian Ships Swivel armchair on a solid cast iron base with Lion head detailing A very good looking and decorati...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

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

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
antique executive desk, crafted in period for the most important captains of industry or officer ranking
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Rosewood Davenport Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
1820. The Davenport desk owes its name to a Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Davenport Desk
Rosewood Davenport Desk
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 21 in
Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
Gillows circa 1830. A Davenport is a type of writing desk name after its creator, Captain Davenport in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian Davenport desk in walnut Hand crafted from walnut and circa 1890 Sloped writing
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

1930s Chrome Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a captain of industry.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Original Turned Bun Feet. The term Davenport is owed to Captain Davenport. the first person to commission
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Elm

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
H 31 in W 18 in D 23 in
Captain's Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
Captain's oak Swivel Desk Chair. For sale a late 20th century beautiful mahogany revolving tub back
Category

Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
H 89 in W 62 in D 60 in
Antique Mahogany S-Roll Top Desk with Full Interior by Gunn, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique desk by Gunn offers paneled mahogany construction with s-roll top opening to full
Category

Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany

VINTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH GOLD LEAF EMBOSSED TOP
Located in GB
Oxblood split panel leather top twin pedestal partner desk with gold leaf embossed surface Please note
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Early Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful hand -carved captain's table adorned with bare-breasted winged caryatids, lion cartouche.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early Walnut Trestle Table
Early Walnut Trestle Table
H 31 in W 80 in D 32 in
Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning oak English "Captain Chair", fabricated around 1900. This swivel chair is made of solid
Category

Antique 1890s British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Sea Captains in their rooms for use with their desk. They were easily moved around without the needs
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
H 40 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Sea Captains in their rooms for use with their desk. They were easily moved around without the needs
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
H 40 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Captains Desk Furniture", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Captains Desk Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a Captains Desk Furniture?

Prices for a piece of captains desk furniture start at $637 and top out at $16,280 with the average selling for $2,132.
Questions About Captains Desk Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    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.