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Primative Antique circa 1760 Carthorse Wheel Remade into a Captains Swivel Chair
Located in GB
which has been rebuilt into a captains swivel armchair in solid Elm.
A very good looking and
Category
Antique 1760s English George II Swivel Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
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
H 44.89 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
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
H 36.23 in W 27.96 in D 31.5 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
English Art 7 Craft Swivel Captain Chair, circa 1920
Located in Markington, GB
English swivel captain chair, circa 1920.
Original swivel captain’s chair, is in very good
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs
Materials
Oak
ViNTAGE HERITAGE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL DIRECTORS CHAIR
Located in GB
Heritage green leather wingback swivel office armchair
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 47.84 in W 28.55 in D 34.26 in
Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair. Item features a floor mount
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Oak
Fine Antique circa 1860 Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather office chair.
This chair is really quite exquisite, it’s one of the earliest types of swivel
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 36.03 in W 26.97 in D 31.11 in
PAIR OF LATE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WALNUT B COHEN & SON'S LTD SWIVEL CAPTAINS CHAIRs
Located in GB
pair of late Victorian circa 1899 B Cohen & Son's LTD stamped Captains swivel armchairs
Please note
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.24 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
Beautiful Cushioned Chesterfield Captain Leather Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delighted to offer for sell this stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Captain Leather Chair.
This
Category
Late 20th Century British British Colonial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Hand Dyed Aged Brown Leather Captains Swivel Armchair Chesterfield Seat
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand dyed brown leather tub Swivel Captains
Category
20th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.49 in W 25.79 in D 25.4 in
1 of 2 Hand Dyed Brown Leather Aviator Hammered Metal Swivel Captains Armchairs
Located in GB
chairs with aluminium riveted frames
This sale is for one chair with the option to purchase up to two
Category
20th Century English Industrial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.23 in W 31.11 in D 26.38 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800 SHIPS CAPTAiNS CHAIR WITH ROYAL CROWN AND ANCHOR CARVED
Located in GB
, circa 1800 hand carved Mahogany ships captains chair depicting a Royal Crown and Anchor to the backrest
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.32 in W 18.31 in D 18.51 in
One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
upholstered in plush woven linen
A very good looking well made and comfortable directors chair. This is
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 30.12 in
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
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
H 48.43 in W 30.12 in D 28.75 in
CHESTERFIELD FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored vintage Regency style Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair
Please note the delivery
Category
20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 18.12 in
Antique English Ship Captains Leather & Oak Chair
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Padded green leather seat, HP engraved in back rest of chair, solid oak, tuned spindles, swivels
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
H 41.15 in W 27.56 in D 30.32 in
VINTAGE FULLY RESTORED DEEP CIGAR BROWN LEATHER SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored vintage William IV style Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair.
Please note the
Category
20th Century English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 35.24 in W 27.56 in D 23.43 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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 18.71 in
VERY RARE ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 REPOUSE CHINESE DRAGON GEM ENCRUSTED CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in GB
1860-1880 Chinese Dragon swivel chair with repoussé metal work and inlaid gems
Please note the
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.19 in W 17.52 in D 23.23 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
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in GB
, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
of Captain’s or Executive Swivel Chairs.
We are of the opinion that they were made in America by a
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
of Captain’s or Executive swivel chairs.
We are of the opinion that they were made in America by a
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
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
Hans Brattrud, Scandia Swivel Lounge Chair, 1957 for Hove Møbler, Norway
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in Munster, NRW
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, Norway, 1957
Scandia swivel lounge chair with removable leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
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
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Antique 'Captain's" Swivel Office Chairs '2'
Located in London, GB
Metal and oak 'Officer's' or 'Captain's' chairs.
France, early 20th century.
Sat on heavy
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Wingback office chair with original leather and patina.
This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 45.28 in W 26.38 in D 31.89 in
Chesterfield Vintage Captain's Office Chair in Green Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning original handmade in England hand dyed deep green leather captain's chair, a stunning
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Leather
ANTiQUE CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD HARDWOOD WITH MARBLE INSET PANEL CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in GB
collectable Chinese Republic period circa 1900 Rosewood with marble inset panel, revolving swivel office chair
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Marble
H 35.04 in W 27.56 in D 20.87 in
Captain's Bar Chair with Red Leather Upholstery and Steel Base set off 5
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Captain's Bar Chair with Red Leather Upholstery and Steel Base
Discover the perfect combination of
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 40.95 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
8 Pc Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Dining Set by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
armchairs which swivel. No cushions, chairs are in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. 3 had new
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
H 30.5 in W 21.75 in D 25 in
American Yacht Captain's swivel Chair
By Crocker Chair Company
Located in Summerland, CA
A finely-carved Yacht armchair in its original caning. The chair adjusts and swivels. Manufactured
Category
Early 20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Chesterfield Swivel Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This Chesterfield captain's swivel chair is perfect as an office chair to fit behind a nice desk
Category
Early 2000s English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chesterfield Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This Chesterfield desk or swivel chair is perfect as an office chair to fit behind a nice desk
Category
2010s English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Leather Captains Tub Chair Swivel Office Desk Seat
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
You are viewing a gorgeous swivel seat office chair - these really are the Classic office chair and
Category
1990s Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fully Stamped 1860 Antique Dutch Colonial Burgermeister Captains Swivel Chair
Located in GB
swivel chair with hand carved hairy paw feet retailed through J.J Alan LTD furniture depositories
A
Category
Antique 1860s Danish Dutch Colonial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
H 29.14 in W 28.55 in D 25.6 in
Antique Captains Wooden Swivel Chair
Located in Dorchester, GB
Antique capitans chair with beautiful wear and patina.
Made from oak with an adjustable height
Category
Early 20th Century British Early Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very comfortable antique Victorian style desk chair. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1960s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Swivel Captain Chair, circa 1920
Located in Markington, GB
English swivel captain chair, circa 1920.
Blue painted swivel captain’s chair, is in very good
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Victorian style leather captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Mahogany & Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian style captains desk chair in mahogany & upholstered in leather, dating to circa
Category
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
VINTAGE AGED GREEN LEATHER ENGLiSH CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS COURT SWIVEL CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Leather made in England Chesterfield Court chair
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
Category
20th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.52 in W 23.82 in D 24.41 in
Rare Victorian Fully Restored Brown Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Located in GB
leather early Victorian ships captains chair
This chair is just about as fine as you find anywhere, it
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 28.35 in D 23.23 in
Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Whiskey Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in GB
leather office chair.
This chair is really quite exquisite, it’s one of the earliest types of swivel
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.11 in W 28.15 in D 25.01 in
Antique Thomas Chippendale Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in GB
, swivel office chair in brown leather
What a chair! This is pure art furniture and looks sublime from
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 41.15 in W 27.56 in D 25.79 in
Walnut-Framed Captain's Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut-framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in black leather which
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Swivel Chairs
Antique Victorian Style Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Beautiful Ox Blood Red Chesterfield Captain Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this fantastic ox blood red captain deep buttoned swivel desk chair
Category
Late 20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Iron
Original Hillcrest Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield, Hillcrest
Located in GB
restored cigar brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned directors captains chair
This is the bosses
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 47.05 in W 27.17 in L 47.05 in
Chesterfield Directors Green Leather and Oak Executive Captains Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this vintage aged green leather Chesterfield captains chair with oak wood
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Harrods Restored Hand Dyed President Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in GB
most comfortable captains chair I have ever sat it, its like your favourite reading chair with wheels
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 47.45 in W 30.52 in D 36.03 in
Harrods Restored Hand Dyed President Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in GB
most comfortable captains chair I have ever sat it, its like your favourite reading chair with wheels
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 47.45 in W 30.52 in D 36.03 in
Captains Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1960s, Set of Two
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of Captains chair designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko. A true pop design icon of the 1960s. New
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Gainsborough Carver Captains Chair
Located in GB
captains chair
The condition is good for the period, its been full restored to include having various
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 39.38 in W 26.19 in D 25.6 in
Large Vintage Napoleon Style Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield buttoned captains office armchair
A very decorative and well made chair. It looks like art
Category
20th Century English Napoleon III Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 45.87 in W 30.32 in D 31.11 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal captains swivel chair for your home. A captains swivel chair — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the captains swivel chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A captains swivel chair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one captains swivel chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield, Harrods and Eero Aarnio produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Captains Swivel Chair?
Prices for a captains swivel chair start at $672 and top out at $4,600 with the average selling for $2,480.
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- What is a captain’s chair for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain's chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain's chair is an armchair with a saddle seat and low curved back, usually upholstered in leather or cloth. It has vertical spindles that create the appearance of extra height for more formal settings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Captain’s chairs are called that because early versions of the armchairs were used aboard boats to provide seating for high-ranking officers. These chairs date back to the 19th century and usually featured all-wood construction. Find a selection of antique and vintage captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
- What does a swivel chair do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024A swivel chair spins on its base. While seated, a user can turn the seat to face a different direction without repositioning the base of the chair. Swivel chairs are popular office furniture because they make it possible to reach for items in a workspace without having to get up from a seated position. In seating areas, swivel chairs allow people to focus on different areas of a room, such as a television screen or other people seated close by. Some dining chairs and bar stools also swivel to make it simpler for diners to sit down at and stand up from the table. Shop a large collection of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In certain swivel chairs you can fit a rubber wedge between the base of the chair and the swiveling pole to increase the friction. By hammering the wedge you create a seal, limiting the motion of the chair.
- Does the Tulip chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Tulip chair does indeed swivel. It is a pedestal swivel chair made with an aluminum base and a fiberglass shell, which was very innovative when it was designed in the mid-1950s. You can shop a collection of Tulip chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does the Swan chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, the Swan chair swivels on its metal base. The pivoting design was one of the major innovations of the chair that Arne Jacobsen designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, and it remains a selling point of the piece to this today. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Swan chairs.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
- What does swivel chair mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A swivel chair means a chair with a seat that can rotate 360 degrees to face in any direction. You can shop many styles of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.com.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, a swivel on a chair is a good idea in many spaces. In offices, swiveling mechanisms make it possible for you to turn and access different items in your workspace without having to get up from your seat. Swiveling dining chairs can make it easier for people to sit and stand before and after meals, and accent chairs that swivel can allow you to turn and easily engage in conversation with other people in the room. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of swivel chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, Thomas Jefferson is believed to have created a swivel chair out of a Windsor chair that he had in his home. However, Thomas E. Warren was the inventor who developed the modern swiveling chair on wheels. Called the Centripetal Spring armchair, his design dates back to 1849. Shop a range of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
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