$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Handsome English Yew Wood Captain's Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
The incurved backrest above a pierced vasi-form splat; above a serpentine seat fitted with a loose cushion all raised on turned legs joined by a turned stretcher.
Yew
Captain's Chair in Black, c.1880
Located in Savannah, GA
Captain's chair in our custom black finish with distressed patina, c.1880. Classic Victorian era barrel form with welled seat, turned spindles, bowed arms, and H-stretcher. 23 ...
Wood
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique leather swivel captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
Leather, Wood
$528Sale Price|34% Off
Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms).
Wood
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Captains Chair
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century captains chair This chair measures: 21.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 27.25 inches ...
Upholstery, Wood
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Captains Chair. Red Lacquer, Black Leather. Signed.
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare "Captains Chair" by Arthur Espenet Carpenter. Original red lacquered wood and black leather seat.
Leather, Wood
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the modern addition of a turn and tilt mechanism. The comfortable desk chair is in its ori...
Upholstery, Wood
Handmade Walnut KUNAI Captain Chair with Black Leather Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood constructed dining chair available in any American domestic hardwoods specifically walnut, oak, ebonized oak, or ash. Featuring hand-shaped legs, a custom upholstered seat...
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak
Wooden English antique pub/captain chair from the late 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful antique English captain's/pub chair has developed a wonderful patina over the years. Dating from the late 19th century, it features warm, rich tones, a spindle backres...
Wood
Harden Furniture Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Queen Anne style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Harden Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cherry
$7,000 / item
"Fuzzy Captain" Reclaimed Oak and Steel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fuzzy Captain is a variation on Evan's faithful captains chair design.
Steel
HARRODS LONDON PURCHASED BLACK LEATHER CHERRY WOOD GRANGE PARIS CAPTAIN CHAiR
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Grange Paris Cherry wood and black Leather, office captains armchair bought from Harrods London ...
Leather, Cherry
Set of two wooden English antique captain chairs from the late 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
These beautiful antique English captain’s/pub chairs have developed a wonderful patina over the years. Dating from the late 19th century, they feature rich, warm tones, spindle-back ...
Wood
Set of four wooden English antique pub/captain chairs from the 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
These beautiful antique English captain/pub chairs have developed a wonderful patina over the years. Dating from the late 19th century, the chairs feature beautiful warm tones, spind...
Wood
American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Fruitful Bounty Basket
Located in Austin, TX
A fine American captain's chair featuring the traditional Federal-style stenciled details on a Windsor chair style frame - a low-back armchair with a curved, horseshoe-shaped crest r...
Wood, Paint
American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars
Located in Austin, TX
A fine American captain's chair featuring the traditional Federal-style stenciled details on a Windsor chair style frame - a low-back armchair with a curved, horseshoe-shaped crest r...
Wood, Paint
Set of Four Country Danish Painted Windsor Captain's Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical and festive set of four Windsor style captains chairs or smokers chairs featuring a hand-painted finish. 20th century country Danish chairs have a dark red lacquered finish...
Wood
French Rococo Louis XV Ornately Carved Painted Distressed Corner Captain's Chair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a sweet, delicate, carved, petite Louis XV corner chair which has been painted in antique white with gold highlights and an intentionally distressed finish. The flowing lines ar...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
SUPER RARE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE BURR YEW WOOD WINDSOR SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable burr yew wood Windsor swivel armchair with height adjustable base Pl...
Yew
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Captains Dining Chairs - Pair
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Captains Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 22.25 wide x 21 deep x 41.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height/chair clearance of...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique English captain's chair/ desk chair from the early 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful antique English captain’s chair has developed a wonderful patina over the years. Dating from the early 1800s, the chair features beautiful warm colours, a spindle back...
Wood
antique English captain's chair/ desk chair from the early 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful antique English captain’s chair has developed a wonderful patina over the years. Dating from the early 1800s, the chair features beautiful warm colours, a spindle back...
Wood
Antique English captain's chair / desk chair from the early 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful antique English captain’s chair has developed a wonderful patina over the years. Dating from the early 1800s, the chair features beautiful warm tones, a spindle backre...
Wood
Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Dining Chairs with 1 Captain, Set of 5
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury dining chairs with 1 captain - set of 5 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 20.5 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 19 inches The captains chai...
Upholstery, Wood
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. Dating from the early 1800s, the chairs feature beautiful warm colours, spindle bac...
Wood
$926Sale Price|20% Off
Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Captain Armchair - Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat A wooden chair with a soft seat and a carved, arched backrest that transitions into armrests, ending with a he...
Upholstery, Wood
English Windsor Armchair of Ash and Elm with Captain's Wheel Back
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Windsor armchair of elm and ash woods from Georgian era England, featuring a bowed top rail over a pierced splat with spoked captain's wheel and spindle back, elegant serpenti...
Wood, Ash, Elm
Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Bankers Arm Chair
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Bankers Arm Chair.
Iron
$1,815 / item
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 cast metal base. The chairs swivel. Some wear commensurate with age but gene...
Metal
Armchair Captain's Chair Black Swedish 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Captain's chair black Swedish 19th century Sweden. An armchair made during the end of 19th century. Painted in our signature Laserow Black.
Wood
$1,223Sale Price|30% Off
Antique c.1900 Mahogany and Leather Swivel Captain’s Chair – Quality Desk Chair
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique c.1900 Mahogany and Leather Swivel Captain’s Chair – Quality Desk Chair A very rare antique mahogany swivel desk chair, dating from around 1900. This characterful piece feat...
Wood
Popular Restored Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely restored vintage Chesterfield fully buttoned aged brown leather captains chair This piece was fully restored around a year ago, it ha...
Leather, Wood
Swedish Baroque Captain's Arm Chair, Hand-Carved with Gold Trim c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-carved Swedish Baroque Captain's chair in black with gold trim and Swedish flag. Arms are covered in distressed leather with nail head trim. The chair is covered in gold design...
Leather, Wood, Paint
Unavailable|$3,800 / set
set of 8 windsor captain's chairs
Located in New York, NY
rare set of 8 windsor captain's chairs in old painted finish.
Wood
Unavailable|$4,500
Captain seat
Located in Ramatuelle, PACA
Amazing Captain's chair with original patina. Wonderful aged wood.
Iron
Unavailable|$3,890 / set
Set of Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century a wonderful set of FIVE Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with classic details turned spindle back rails, arm rails, cross slats, hand-carved beautiful...
Wood
Unavailable|$1,298 / set
Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century a wonderful set of five Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with Classic details turned spindle back rails, arm rails, cross slats, hand carved beautiful...
Wood
Unavailable|$6,560 / set
Richard McCarthy for Selrite Captain Dining Chairs With Arms Set of 6
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs designed by Richard McCarthy for Selrite. These Circa 1950s chairs consist of an iron frame with brown vegan leather cushion and wooden armrests. Cha...
Metal
Unavailable|$22,116
1960s Wood, Leather Cushion Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon, wood art
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Captain´s chair, wood, leather, lounge chair with ottoman by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable|$28,000 / set
Melchiorre Bega Mahogany Dining Set, 10 Chairs, Table with Three Leaves, Italy
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Canaan, CT
They set was barely used, but the update finish to the wood was needed. Two captain chairs and eight side chairs.
Wood
Sold|$4,200
A Shapely English Yew Wood Captain's Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of unique form with pierced curved crest above a vasi-form splat flanked by shapely down-scrolled arms; all above a caned seat supported on turned leg joined by a shapely h-stretcher
Yew
Sold|$2,200
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Captain's Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chair with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Rare design. Floating seat. Good vintage condition. Only one chair still available.
Iron
Sold|$3,200 / set
Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Captain's Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Arthur Umanoff chairs with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Rare design. Floating seat. Good vintage condition. Sold as a pair. Third chair ...
Iron
Sold|$8,500
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captains Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Captains Chairs" with caned backs and brass detail. Original finish and upholstrey.
Brass
Sold|$2,195
19Thc Walnut Captains Chairs From Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Walnut captains arm chairs in fine condition and very sturdy.These arm chairs have a beautiful patina and very nice turnings to the spindles. Sold as a set of four only and s...
Wood
Sold|$1,552
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 from around the 1960’s. It is of superb quality and is very comfortable. It swi...
Leather, Wood
Sold|$9,000 / set
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Cane, Upholstery, Wood
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED BARREL BACK CAPTAIN CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED BARREL BACK CAPTAIN CHAIRS IN A WONDERFUL PATINA . THESE CHAIRS CAME OUT FROM NEW ENGLAND.
Wood
Sold|$9,480 / set
Set of 8, 19th Century, Antique Captain's Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8, 19th century, antique captain's chairs. EDC052.
Wood, Elm, Oak
Sold|$1,336
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 from around the 1950’s.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$1,484
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 around the 1950s period.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$1,295
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique leather swivel captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$1,484
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique leather swivel captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$1,484
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique leather swivel captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
Leather, Wood
19th Century American Pub or Captains Chairs / Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine New England pine captains chairs are in great condition and very strong and sturdy. These country captains chairs were often used in the old saloons and pubs in New Englan...
Wood
Yew wood Chesterfield Directors Green Leather Executive Captains Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage aged green leather Chesterfield captains chair with rare yew wood frame A good looking well made and exceptionally comfortable capt...
Leather, Yew
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Armchair or Dining Captain Chair
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Queen Anne or Georgian style armchair or dining captain chair By Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1980s Solid cherry wood frame, with upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Cherry
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