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English Captains Chair

19th Century English Captain's Chair
19th Century English Captain's Chair

19th Century English Captain's Chair

Located in High Point, NC

19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from elm. This type of chair was made for sitting for long periods of time and is very com...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

19th Century English Captain's Chair
19th Century English Captain's Chair

19th Century English Captain's Chair

Located in High Point, NC

19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from elm. This type of chair was made for sitting for long periods of time and is very com...

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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

19th Century English Captain's Chair
19th Century English Captain's Chair

19th Century English Captain's Chair

Located in High Point, NC

19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from ash. This type of chair was made for sitting for long periods of time and is very com...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Ash

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Materials

Wood

Rustic Antique English Countryhouse Captain Armchair
Rustic Antique English Countryhouse Captain Armchair

Rustic Antique English Countryhouse Captain Armchair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Characterful English captain chair from the late 19th century, made of elm wood.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Ca. 1920 English Captain’s Swivel Office Chair Oak Frame green Synthetic Leather
Ca. 1920 English Captain’s Swivel Office Chair Oak Frame green Synthetic Leather

Ca. 1920 English Captain’s Swivel Office Chair Oak Frame green Synthetic Leather

Located in Markington, GB

Ca. 1920 English Captain’s Swivel Office Chair – Oak Frame with green Synthetic Leather Upholstery Description: A charming English Captain’s swivel office chair dating to circa 1920...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs

Materials

Oak

Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's

Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning oak English "Captain Chair", fabricated around 1900.

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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

English Victorian Captains Chair -  19th Century England
English Victorian Captains Chair -  19th Century England

English Victorian Captains Chair - 19th Century England

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful Victorian era armchair called "Captain Chair" or "Smoker Chair" in turned wood with four legs connected by a spacer. This ideal piece of furniture to make an office chair h...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century English William IV Captain's Chair
19th Century English William IV Captain's Chair

19th Century English William IV Captain's Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique Walnut Captain's Chair with a noteworthy Bol form frame in an overall honey walnut finish with a tub back and elaborate scrolled arms raised on oversize ring turned and balus...

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Ralph Lauren Hither Hills Studio Dining Armchairs
Set of Six Ralph Lauren Hither Hills Studio Dining Armchairs

Set of Six Ralph Lauren Hither Hills Studio Dining Armchairs

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A handsome distressed and weathered set of six "Hither Hills Studio" dining armchairs designed by Ralph Lauren and made in Italy. The bespoke chairs feature an English captains chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Wooden English antique pub/captain chair from the late 19th century
Wooden English antique pub/captain chair from the late 19th century

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Stunning Antique English Polished Tan Leather Captains Chair With Castors
A Stunning Antique English Polished Tan Leather Captains Chair With Castors

A Stunning Antique English Polished Tan Leather Captains Chair With Castors

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Chair 2025 10 WV A stunning example of an English antique 1830's William IV polished tan leather chesterfield captains chair with brass stud detailing on original porcelain castors.

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Chairs

Materials

Brass

20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather

20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather

Located in Berlin, DE

20th Century, Captain chair English armchair leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair Solid wood and.

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20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

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 mahogany wood upholstered in genuine dark leather, back and armrests upholstered in...

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Antique 1830s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair
19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair

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 mahogany.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Mahogany

Set of two wooden English antique captain chairs from the late 19th century
Set of two wooden English antique captain chairs from the late 19th century

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Windsor Armchair of Ash and Elm with Captain's Wheel Back
English Windsor Armchair of Ash and Elm with Captain's Wheel Back

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash, Elm

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair

By Ralph Johnson

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...

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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
Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair

Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair

By Ralph Johnson

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Handsome English Yew Wood Captain's Chair
Handsome English Yew Wood Captain's Chair

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Yew

Modern English Mahogany and Leather Captains Chair
Modern English Mahogany and Leather Captains Chair

Modern English Mahogany and Leather Captains Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Modern English mahogany and leather captains chair, of typical form with subtle details, custom calfskin leather upholstery.

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20th Century English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair
19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair

19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair

Located in London, GB

A handsome example of a Victorian bow-back armchair - often referred to as a ‘Captain’s’ or ‘Smoker’s’ chair. Carved and turned in elm and oak, with a rich patina owed to the heavy w...

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair
Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair

Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique armchair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906
Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1906.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian
Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian

Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique country house captain's chairs. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Captain's Chair, English Beech, Home Office, Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1870
Antique Captain's Chair, English Beech, Home Office, Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1870

Antique Captain's Chair, English Beech, Home Office, Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique captain's chair. An English, solid beech office desk or elbow seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Smoker’s Bow Chair, English Ash, Captain’s Elbow Seat, Victorian Revival
Vintage Smoker’s Bow Chair, English Ash, Captain’s Elbow Seat, Victorian Revival

Vintage Smoker’s Bow Chair, English Ash, Captain’s Elbow Seat, Victorian Revival

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine vintage smoker’s bow chair. An English, ash captain's elbow seat, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

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Vintage 1980s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs
Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs

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. They are in a good stable condition and have a very nice warm color.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900
Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900

Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique smoker's bow. An English, ash and elm elbow or captain's chair, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

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Set of 6 English Captain's Chairs, circa 1860
Set of 6 English Captain's Chairs, circa 1860

Set of 6 English Captain's Chairs, circa 1860

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H 32 in W 27 in D 22 in

Set of 6 English Captain's Chairs, circa 1860

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of 6 English captain's chairs, circa 1860, mix of elm and oak, wonderfully turned legs and supports.

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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

19th Century English Captain's Chair
19th Century English Captain's Chair

19th Century English Captain's Chair

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H 31.5 in W 26.63 in D 23.88 in

19th Century English Captain's Chair

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English captain's chair with a shaped back and hand-turned spindles for a very comfortable seat.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century English Captain's Chair
19th Century English Captain's Chair

19th Century English Captain's Chair

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H 32.5 in W 22 in D 21 in

19th Century English Captain's Chair

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English captain's chair made from oak with lovely hand turned spindles and legs, joined by hand turned stretchers.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Set of Six English Captains Chairs
Set of Six English Captains Chairs

Set of Six English Captains Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 26.5 in L 31.5 in

Set of Six English Captains Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

These chairs have boldly turned legs and spindles, hand-carved seats and back panels with an elegant sweep combined with solidly built oak construction including double stretchers. C...

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Antique 1860s English Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Set of Eight English Captain's Chairs
Set of Eight English Captain's Chairs

Set of Eight English Captain's Chairs

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H 32 in W 27 in D 25 in L 32 in

Set of Eight English Captain's Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

These chairs have boldly turned legs and spindles, hand-carved seats and back panels with an elegant sweep combined with solidly built oak construction including double stretchers. A...

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Antique 1860s English Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian
Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian

Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique country house smoker's bow. An English, elm captain's chair or elbow seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

English Ashwood Captain Chair
English Ashwood Captain Chair

English Ashwood Captain Chair

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H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in

English Ashwood Captain Chair

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This Captain chair has boldly turned legs and spindles, hand-carved seats and back panels with an elegant sweep combined with solidly built ash construction including double stretche...

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Antique 1860s English Chairs

Materials

Ash

English Windsor Captains Chair
English Windsor Captains Chair

English Windsor Captains Chair

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H 45.28 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in

English Windsor Captains Chair

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

A Windsor Captain's chair, very delicately crafted and in very good condition with a fantastic patina. The design element on the armrests and backrest and the simple and delicate str...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

English Swivel Captain Chair, circa 1920
English Swivel Captain Chair, circa 1920

English Swivel Captain Chair, circa 1920

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H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in

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 vintage condition.

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Captain’s Chairs, Windsor Chairs
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Captain’s Chairs, Windsor Chairs

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Captain’s Chairs, Windsor Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Captain’s Chairs, Windsor Chairs This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chairs or Captain’s Chairs It is very rare to find and origina...

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Antique 1870s Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Antique Captain's Chair, English, Mahogany, Armchair, Seat, Edwardian circa 1910
Antique Captain's Chair, English, Mahogany, Armchair, Seat, Edwardian circa 1910

Antique Captain's Chair, English, Mahogany, Armchair, Seat, Edwardian circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique captain's chair. An English, mahogany armchair with drop-in seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Captain's Chair, English Elm, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Antique Captain's Chair, English Elm, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Antique Captain's Chair, English Elm, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique captain's chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Captain's Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Antique Captain's Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Antique Captain's Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique captain's desk chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Pair Of Antique Smoker's Bow Chairs, English Beech Captain's Armchair, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Smoker's Bow Chairs, English Beech Captain's Armchair, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Smoker's Bow Chairs, English Beech Captain's Armchair, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique smoker's bow chairs. An English, beech and elm captain's armchair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Bow-Back Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Smokers, Captains, circa 1890
Antique Bow-Back Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Smokers, Captains, circa 1890

Antique Bow-Back Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Smokers, Captains, circa 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bow-back elbow chair. An English, Victorian, elm, 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Armchair Captain English Cherry 19th
Armchair Captain English Cherry 19th

Armchair Captain English Cherry 19th

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H 33.46 in Dm 17.71 in

Armchair Captain English Cherry 19th

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

This solid cherry armchair is characterized by a low and enveloping backrest. The bars are turned and join a superior crossbeam rounded top to serve as an armrest. It is swivel. The ...

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Antique 1890s French British Colonial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910
Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910

Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Edwardian, oak and leather office desk or Captain's study armchair dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910
Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910

Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Edwardian, oak and leather office desk or Captain's study armchair dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Oak

VINTAGE AGED GREEN LEATHER ENGLiSH CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS COURT SWIVEL CHAIR
VINTAGE AGED GREEN LEATHER ENGLiSH CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS COURT SWIVEL CHAIR

VINTAGE AGED GREEN LEATHER ENGLiSH CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS COURT SWIVEL CHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Green Leather made in England Chesterfield Court chair Please note the delivery fee lis...

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20th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Baker Furniture English Regency Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Baker Furniture English Regency Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair

Baker Furniture English Regency Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of English Regency or Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats a...

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Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

English Elm and Oak Low Back Windsor / Captain's Chair, Early 19th Century
English Elm and Oak Low Back Windsor / Captain's Chair, Early 19th Century

English Elm and Oak Low Back Windsor / Captain's Chair, Early 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early 19th century solid elm and oak Windsor style low back captain's chair. Recently refinished and in excellent condition, sturdy and sound.  

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Antique Early 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair

Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair

By Guy Chaddock

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of English Country or Rustic European style ladder back armchairs or dining captain chairs By Guy Chaddock & Co.

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Late 20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Vintage English Leather Captains Desk Swivel Chair Green 20th Century
Vintage English Leather Captains Desk Swivel Chair Green 20th Century

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 with materials of the finest quality and dating from the late 20th Century.

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1990s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains, circa 1900
Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains, circa 1900

Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bow-back armchair, an English, High Wycombe, Victorian, elm and beech, 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

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

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 1940s, with a spindle-back on splayed legs and castors. The Hillcrest mechanism al...

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Original English circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair in Oak
Original English circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair in Oak

Original English circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair in Oak

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this restored circa 1900 directors armchair This chair is really quite exquisite, it has a tiger oak frame which means the timber was cut on th...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Victorian Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Victorian Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Elm Windsor, circa 1870

Victorian Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Elm Windsor, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a Victorian, antique, low bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smokers' or 'Captain's' chair.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870

Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smokers' or 'Captain's' chair.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs

A Shapely English Yew Wood Captain's Chair
A Shapely English Yew Wood Captain's Chair

A Shapely English Yew Wood Captain's Chair

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H 36.5 in W 25.25 in D 23.5 in

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Yew

Vintage English Hand Made Leather Beige Captains Desk Chair
Vintage English Hand Made Leather Beige Captains Desk Chair

Vintage English Hand Made Leather Beige Captains Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

This is a vintage leather 'Captains chair' in a beautiful beige colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality and dating from the late 20th Century.

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1990s English Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Set Of Four Matching Late 19thc English Pub Captain Chairs
Set Of Four Matching Late 19thc English Pub Captain Chairs

Set Of Four Matching Late 19thc English Pub Captain Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wonderful set of four oak English Pub captains chairs are in great condition and very heavy also sturdy.They have a wonderful mellow patina .

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Mahogany Captain's Chair
Rare Mahogany Captain's Chair

Rare Mahogany Captain's Chair

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H 31.5 in W 25 in D 16.5 in

Rare Mahogany Captain's Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Rare English mahogany carved spindle back captain's chair with shaped seat, cabriole legs and stretcher.

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Antique 18th Century English British Colonial Armchairs

Vintage English Leather Captains Desk Swivel Chair Tan 20th Century
Vintage English Leather Captains Desk Swivel Chair Tan 20th Century

Vintage English Leather Captains Desk Swivel Chair Tan 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a vintage leather 'Captains chair' in a beautiful tan colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality and dating from the late 20th Century.

Category

1990s English Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian
Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Captain’s Bow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Home Office, Seat, Victorian
Antique Captain’s Bow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Home Office, Seat, Victorian

Antique Captain’s Bow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Home Office, Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique captain’s bow chair. An English, beech and elm home office or drawing room seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Captain's Chair, English, Oak, Bow-Back, Leather, Smokers circa 1910
Antique Captain's Chair, English, Oak, Bow-Back, Leather, Smokers circa 1910

Antique Captain's Chair, English, Oak, Bow-Back, Leather, Smokers circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Captain's chair, an English, oak bow-back with leather seat dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 4 Vintage School Chairs
Set of 4 Vintage School Chairs

Set of 4 Vintage School Chairs

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H 29 in W 19 in D 16 in

Set of 4 Vintage School Chairs

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Fantastic set of *4* English school hardwood captains' chairs.

Category

20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Oak Captain's Chair
English 19th Century Oak Captain's Chair

English 19th Century Oak Captain's Chair

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H 30.5 in W 24.25 in D 20 in

English 19th Century Oak Captain's Chair

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A splendid captain’s chair, made in England, circa 1870 of solid oak.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Georgian Tripod Captain's Chairs
Pair of English Georgian Tripod Captain's Chairs

Pair of English Georgian Tripod Captain's Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of English Georgian Tripod Captain's chairs, each one of simple design, uniquely shaped with dowel and dovetail construction.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Chesterfield Captain's Chair
Antique English Chesterfield Captain's Chair

Antique English Chesterfield Captain's Chair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Handsome 19th century olive green leather Chesterfield Captain's Chair. Chair featured high quality deep buttoned tufted green leather and rich dark turned spindle wooden components....

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Captain, Victorian, 1900
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Captain, Victorian, 1900

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Captain, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or captain's chair, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of English Mahogany Captains Smokers Bow Armchairs
Pair of English Mahogany Captains Smokers Bow Armchairs

Pair of English Mahogany Captains Smokers Bow Armchairs

Located in Faversham, GB

A commanding pair of mahogany Captains chairs or smokers bow armchairs with wide open arms.

Category

Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany English Nautical Captains Swivel Chair with Cast Iron Base, 1880s
Mahogany English Nautical Captains Swivel Chair with Cast Iron Base, 1880s

Mahogany English Nautical Captains Swivel Chair with Cast Iron Base, 1880s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare nautical captains swivel chair. Striking English design from the 1880s.

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Captain's Chair, English, Leather, Desk, Victorian Revival, Circa 1960
Vintage Captain's Chair, English, Leather, Desk, Victorian Revival, Circa 1960

Vintage Captain's Chair, English, Leather, Desk, Victorian Revival, Circa 1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage captain's chair. An English, leather desk swivel chair in Victorian revival taste, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable
1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable

1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable

By Hillcrest

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A fantastic example of a 1920s/30s oak and leather "Hillcrest" revolving desk chair on wheels, featuring an elegant curved fan back connected to wrap around arms, splayed oak legs an...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Mahogany Captain's Pub Chairs
19th Century English Mahogany Captain's Pub Chairs

19th Century English Mahogany Captain's Pub Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Set of four handsome English pub chairs or captain's chairs handcrafted from mahogany.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Mahogany and Leather Captains Chairs
Pair of English Mahogany and Leather Captains Chairs

Pair of English Mahogany and Leather Captains Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome pair of English mahogany and studded leather captains chairs or studded chairs.

Category

20th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Classic Vintage English Green Chesterfield Captains Office Chair
Classic Vintage English Green Chesterfield Captains Office Chair

Classic Vintage English Green Chesterfield Captains Office Chair

Located in Berlin, DE

Chesterfield office swivel chair on castors. Fully quilted leather. At the front of the armrests, the leather is slightly damaged Beautiful green, with over decades grown dreamlike...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Classic English Chesterfield Captains Office Chair Swivel and Tilt on Castors
Classic English Chesterfield Captains Office Chair Swivel and Tilt on Castors

Classic English Chesterfield Captains Office Chair Swivel and Tilt on Castors

Located in Berlin, DE

Chesterfield office swivel chair on castors. Fully quilted leather. At the front of the armrests, the leather is slightly damaged Beautiful green, with over decades grown dreamlike...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four English Mahogany Leather Captain's Pub Armchairs
Set of Four English Mahogany Leather Captain's Pub Armchairs

Set of Four English Mahogany Leather Captain's Pub Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome set of four English Georgian style captain's chairs or pub chairs crafted from mahogany.

Category

20th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Antique English "captain's chair".
Antique English "captain's chair".

Antique English "captain's chair".

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English mahogany "captain's chair" upholestered in brown button leather.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

English Country Captain's Windsor Chair
English Country Captain's Windsor Chair

English Country Captain's Windsor Chair

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H 31 in W 23.38 in D 22 in

English Country Captain's Windsor Chair

Located in Essex, MA

A character-filled 19th century English country Captain's, or Firehouse, Windsor armchair, circa 1840, in elm with hand carved and worn horse shoe back and scrolled arms over boldly ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Windsor Chairs

English Captain's Desk Chair
English Captain's Desk Chair

English Captain's Desk Chair

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H 36 in W 27.5 in D 30 in

English Captain's Desk Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Captain's mahogany desk chair, turned baluster-shaped arm and back supports, serpentine molded seat on turned and carved front legs, out-swept back legs, raised on large porcelain ca...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

English Antique Scholars Captain Chair
English Antique Scholars Captain Chair

English Antique Scholars Captain Chair

Located in Lancashire, GB

English Antique Scholars Captain Chair. An unusual English antique scholars chair, from Cambridge Colleges.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

'Captain's' Desk Chair
'Captain's' Desk Chair

'Captain's' Desk Chair

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H 29 in W 24 in D 25 in

'Captain's' Desk Chair

Located in Roswell, GA

English oak 'Captain's' swivel desk chair with wood spindles.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Set of Eight Broad Arm Captain's Chairs
Set of Eight Broad Arm Captain's Chairs

Set of Eight Broad Arm Captain's Chairs

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H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 23 in

Set of Eight Broad Arm Captain's Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of eight broad-arm oak and elm Captain's chairs; English circa 1880

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Elm

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English Captains Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the English captains chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and oak, every English captains chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English captains chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each English captains chair bearing Victorian, Georgian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Hillcrest, Ralph Johnson and Chesterfield each produced at least one beautiful English captains chair that is worth considering.

How Much is an English Captains Chair?

Prices for an English captains chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $380 and can go as high as $79,995, while the average can fetch as much as $2,357.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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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.

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