Leather Captains Chair Swivel Desk Seat
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine and comfortable mahogany captains chair, raised on a shaped revolving base fitted with brass castors, combining practicality with timeless elegance The chair is upholstered in...
Leather
SCOTTISH ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HARDWOOD & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rare and super collectable Antique Victorian Scottish Mahogany captains chair with green leather back r...
Leather, Hardwood
Federal Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back arm chairs or dining captain chairs USA, Circa 1970s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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...
Brass
$14,000 / set
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover one of Edward Wormley's most famous and elegant chairs. A timeless masterpiece, The Captain Chair. We have fully restored this iconic piece to its original splendor, highlig...
Brass
Henredon Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Armchair or Dining Captain Chair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Queen Anne or Georgian style armchair or dining captain chair By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Solid mahogany frame, with upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchair or dining captain chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henkel Harris USA, 1970 Solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Henkel Harris Style Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style dining chairs In the manner of Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1970s Solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 22"W x 22"D...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,082Sale Price|20% Off
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....
Brass
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Chairs/ Captains Dining Chairs Charek Modern
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Charek modern side chairs/ captains dining chairs. Curved back and spring construction for comfort .
Chenille, Foam, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century "Captains" Cockfighting Tub Chair Brass Inlaid with Cane Seat
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Early 20th century cane seat cockfighting / tub / captains chair Louis XVI style . Frame appears to be mahogany and features a round, caned seat.
Cane, Mahogany
$1,536Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Red Velvet Buttonback Captains Chair With Porcelain Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Red Velvet Chesterfield Red Velvet Buttonback Captains Chair With Porcelain Castors Heavy weight hand made chair with horsehair stuffed seat. Extra dimensions Heigh...
Brass
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.
Plastic, Mahogany
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800 SHIPS CAPTAiNS CHAIR WITH ROYAL CROWN AND ANCHOR CARVED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original, circa 1800 hand carved Mahogany ships captains chair depicting a Royal Crown and Anc...
Leather, Hardwood
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass studded upholster...
Brass
Vintage Georgian Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Captains Arm Chairs - Pair B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Georgian Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Dining Captains Arm Chairs - Pair (B). Item features solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, very nice antiq...
Mahogany
$1,234Sale 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.
Wood
19th Century Cream Leather Buttonback Captain's Chair with Brass Studs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Cream Soft Leather & Polished Mahogany Buttonback Chesterfield Captains Chair Decorated With Brass Studs & Terminated With Brass Castors on Fluted Spiral Legs.
Brass
Jean Gillon Captain's Chair and Ottomane
By Jean Gillon
Located in Hamburg, DE
Designed by Jean Gillon 1962 and produced by Wood Art Brasil.
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Captain's Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique mahogany office chair in perfect condition. Top is rotatable. Chair is on porcelain wheels Origin: England Period of time: circa 1880 Size: br.68cm, D 60cm, H 8...
Mahogany
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.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and comfortable antique Victorian desk chair in solid mahogany. This dates from around the 1880-1890 period. It is of excellent quality, with beautifully turned mahogany s...
Mahogany
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 1950s period.
Leather, Mahogany
Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
A mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped back, above the brown leather upholstered seat, raised on four arched scroll toe supports terminating in brass castors. Dimensions Heigh...
Mahogany
Mahogany Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped wraparound back, above burgundy leather upholstered seat, raised on four arched supports. Dimensions: Height 32.5 inches, height to seat 2...
Sold
H 31.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.3 in
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.
Mahogany
Mahogany framed captains office chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in brown leather, raised on four supports terminating with brass castors Dimensions Height 34.5 Inc...
Mahogany Framed Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in green leather, raised on four splayed supports terminating in ceramic castors Dimensions Height 35.5...
Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped wraparound back, above burgundy leather upholstered seat, raised on four arched scroll toe supports
Antique Mahogany and Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian style mahogany captains desk chair upholstered in the original deep buttoned leather.
Leather, Mahogany
Victorian Desk Chair Leather Captains Chairs, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany and leather desk chair. This quality desk chair stands upon turned and fluted front legs and swept back legs. circa 1860 The chair features turned and fluted su...
Leather, Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped butted back and upholstered seat in brown leather, raised on four arched scroll toe supports Dimensions Height 37 Inches height ...
Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped back, above brown leather re-upholstered seat, raised on four arched scroll toe supports terminating in brass castors Dimension...
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H 39.5 in W 25.25 in D 23.75 in
Henredon Chippendale Carved Mahogany Arm Chairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon, "Aston Court" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with u...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 40.25 in W 24.25 in D 23 in
Henredon Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon Circa Late 20th Century Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 39.25 in W 27 in D 24.25 in
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid mahogany frames, with brass studded upholstered s...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 24.5 in D 23.25 in
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Kittinger USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass studded blue leather seats.
Brass
Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Queen Anne style armchairs or dining captain chairs USA, Late 20th Century Solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Original Early Antique Victorian Mahogany Brown Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely original circa 1840 handmade in England, mahogany with brown leather upholstery captain’s office chair.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 38.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1980s Solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 37.13 in W 23 in D 21.75 in
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Captain Armchair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style carved mahogany dining arm chair By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frame, with upholst...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 32.75 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs In Holly Hunt Great Plains
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
One of Edward Wormley's most famous and elegant chairs. A timeless masterpiece. The Captain Chair. We have fully restored to highlight the beautiful polished brass, cane back, curve...
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 23.5 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century mahogany office / captain’s revolving desk chair with shaped back and open arms above a solid walnut seat all raised up on four cabriole legs.
Wood
Sold
H 48.82 in W 32.29 in D 27.96 in
Lovely Mahogany Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage hand dyed mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted directors chair A very good looking well made and comfortable ...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 37.5 in W 25 in D 27 in
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...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 45.67 in W 32.88 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Mahogany Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage hand dyed Mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted directors chair A very good looking well made and comfortable ...
Leather
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