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Erik Buch Captain

Erik Buch Captain Armchair, palisander & Leather, Mid-Century, 1950s
Erik Buch Captain Armchair, palisander & Leather, Mid-Century, 1950s

Erik Buch Captain Armchair, palisander & Leather, Mid-Century, 1950s

By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch

Located in PARIS, FR

Très joli modèle iconique Captain d’Erik Buch réalisé dans un teck bien veiné et avec une patine exceptionnelle.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Palisander

1960s Erik Buch Captain's Chairs, Teak & Wool Upholstery, Denmark
1960s Erik Buch Captain's Chairs, Teak & Wool Upholstery, Denmark

1960s Erik Buch Captain's Chairs, Teak & Wool Upholstery, Denmark

By Erik Buch, Ørum Møbler

Located in Ranst, VAN

Pair of Captain's chairs designed by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, Denmark 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Erik Buch Captain Armchair, Teak & Leather, Mid-Century, 1950s
Erik Buch Captain Armchair, Teak & Leather, Mid-Century, 1950s

Erik Buch Captain Armchair, Teak & Leather, Mid-Century, 1950s

By Erik Buch, Ørum Møbler

Located in PARIS, FR

Très joli modèle iconique Captain d’Erik Buch réalisé dans un teck bien veiné et avec une patine exceptionnelle qui lui donne un aspect de palissandre.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Erik Buch Captain Chairs, Teak & Leather, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark
Erik Buch Captain Chairs, Teak & Leather, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark

Erik Buch Captain Chairs, Teak & Leather, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark

By Erik Buch, Ørum Møbler

Located in PARIS, FR

Très joli modèle iconique Captain d’Erik Buch : paire de chaises réalisée en teck finement veiné, avec une patine exceptionnelle lui conférant un aspect proche du palissandre.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Erik Buch 'Captains' Armchairs in Teak and full grain anilin leather
Erik Buch 'Captains' Armchairs in Teak and full grain anilin leather

Erik Buch 'Captains' Armchairs in Teak and full grain anilin leather

By Erik Buch, Ørum Møbler

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Eric Buch for Ørum Møbler 'Captains' armchairs, teak, full grain aniline leather, Denmark, 1957 Sculpted dining chairs in solid teak.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum, 1960s.
Danish Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum, 1960s.

Danish Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum, 1960s.

By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buck for Ørum, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchair in solid teak with original black simili leather upholstery. An exceptional chair ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Danish Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum, 1960s.
Danish Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum, 1960s.

Danish Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum, 1960s.

By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buck for Ørum, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchair in solid teak with original black simili leather upholstery. An exceptional chair ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

1960s Erik Buch Set of Two Fully restored Captains Chair, Custom Upholstery
1960s Erik Buch Set of Two Fully restored Captains Chair, Custom Upholstery

1960s Erik Buch Set of Two Fully restored Captains Chair, Custom Upholstery

By Erik Buch, Ørum Møbler

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s Erik Buch Set of Two Fully restored Captains Chair, Custom Upholstery The well designed organic shaped armchairs with their well shaped comfortable seats have been fully resto...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Erik Buch Set of Four 'Captains' Armchairs in Oak and Red Upholstery
Erik Buch Set of Four 'Captains' Armchairs in Oak and Red Upholstery

Erik Buch Set of Four 'Captains' Armchairs in Oak and Red Upholstery

By Erik Buch, Ørum Møbler

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, set of four 'Captains' armchairs, in oak and fabric, Denmark, 1957.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960s Pair of Erik Buch Model 67 Captains Chair in Teak - Custom Reupholstery
1960s Pair of Erik Buch Model 67 Captains Chair in Teak - Custom Reupholstery

1960s Pair of Erik Buch Model 67 Captains Chair in Teak - Custom Reupholstery

By Erik Buch, Ørum Møbler

Located in Knebel, DK

Fully restored 1960s Erik Buch model 67 "Captains Chair" in teak including custom reupholstery.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair by Erik Buck. New edition
Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair by Erik Buck. New edition

Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair by Erik Buck. New edition

By Erik Buch

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair by Erik Buck. New edition The name gives it away. With its defining armrests, solid seat and supportive backrest, the Captain chair lives up t...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair, cane, by Erik Buck. New edition
Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair, cane, by Erik Buck. New edition

Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair, cane, by Erik Buck. New edition

By Erik Buch

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair, cane, by Erik Buck. New edition The name gives it away. With its defining armrests, solid seat and supportive backrest, the Captain chair li...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of armchair in teak model Captain 66 by Erik Buck
Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of armchair in teak model Captain 66 by Erik Buck

Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of armchair in teak model Captain 66 by Erik Buck

By Erik Buch

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of armchair in teak model Captain 66 by Erik Buck. Original simili leather covers. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark under number RP17808. Price ...

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Recent Sales

Model 67 Captain Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler
Model 67 Captain Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler

Model 67 Captain Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler

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H 31.5 in W 24 in D 18.5 in

Model 67 Captain Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler

By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch

Located in London, ON

The Model 67 Captain Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler is a timeless and elegant piece of furniture that will elevate the style of any room.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Erik Buch Style Mid Century Rosewood Captains Armchairs, a Pair
Erik Buch Style Mid Century Rosewood Captains Armchairs, a Pair

Erik Buch Style Mid Century Rosewood Captains Armchairs, a Pair

By Erik Buch

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Erik Buch style mid century rosewood captains armchairs - a pair Each chair measures: 23.75 wide x 19 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 18.25 inches and an arm height/chair ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model Captain by Ørum Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model Captain by Ørum Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark

Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model Captain by Ørum Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark

By Erik Buch

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of eight dining chairs model Captain designed by Erik Buch. Produced by Ørum Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Erik Buch, Armchair in Rosewood & Bouclé, Captains Chair, Ørum Møbelfabrik, 1960
Erik Buch, Armchair in Rosewood & Bouclé, Captains Chair, Ørum Møbelfabrik, 1960

Erik Buch, Armchair in Rosewood & Bouclé, Captains Chair, Ørum Møbelfabrik, 1960

By Erik Buch, Ørum Møbler

Located in Odense, DK

Made in the 1960s by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbelfabrik (Model 67). The general impression is really good.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood

Captains Chairs by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 2
Captains Chairs by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 2

Captains Chairs by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 2

By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch

Located in Ranst, VAN

Pair of Captain's chairs designed by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, Denmark 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Captain's chair by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, Denmark 1960s
Captain's chair by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, Denmark 1960s

Captain's chair by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, Denmark 1960s

By Erik Buch

Located in Ranst, VAN

Captain's chair designed by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, Denmark 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model Captain by Ørum Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model Captain by Ørum Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark

Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model Captain by Ørum Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark

By Erik Buch

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of six dining chairs model captain designed by Erik Buch. Produced by Ørum Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Erik Buch Set of Four 'Captains' Armchairs in Teak and Green Fabric Upholstery
Erik Buch Set of Four 'Captains' Armchairs in Teak and Green Fabric Upholstery

Erik Buch Set of Four 'Captains' Armchairs in Teak and Green Fabric Upholstery

By Erik Buch

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Eric Buch for Ørum Møbler, set of four 'Captains' armchairs, teak, green fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1957 Set of four sculpted dining chairs in solid teak.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960s Erik Buch Pair of Model 67 Captain’s Chair in Brazilian Rosewood
1960s Erik Buch Pair of Model 67 Captain’s Chair in Brazilian Rosewood

1960s Erik Buch Pair of Model 67 Captain’s Chair in Brazilian Rosewood

By Erik Buch

Located in Bridport, CT

Very seldom seen Brazilian rosewood “Captains Chair” (model SJ 67) by Erik Buch and produced by R.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buck
Vintage Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buck

Vintage Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buck

By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S

Located in Vancouver, BC

Vintage armchair designed by Erik Buch and made by OD Mobler. The seat, covered in original black naugahyde, appears to float over the solid teak frame. Delicately sculpted lines giv...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Naugahyde

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Find many varieties of an authentic erik buch captain available at 1stDibs. Each erik buch captain for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the erik buch captain you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A erik buch captain made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Erik Buch and Ørum Møbler each produced at least one beautiful erik buch captain that is worth considering.

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Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

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