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Maple Captain Chairs

Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chair. Solid maple
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of rare all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chairs. Solid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Two Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two Windsor inspired chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company. Newly refinished in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Phloem Studio Captains Chair, Handcrafted Modern Rope Woven Seat Armchair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
. Available in solid walnut, maple, and black. Rope seat available in grey, black, and tan. Captain's chair
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Set of 4, L. Hitchcock Stencilled Painted Black Solid Maple Dining Chairs
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Vintage L. Hitchcock black stencilled Harvest painted maple dining chairs. A set of 4, beautifully
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Late 20th Century European American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Maple

J.D.V. High Back Heavy Duty Solid Maple Country Dining Chairs, C 1970s - a Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of J.D.V.'s High Back Heavy Duty Solid Maple Country Dining Chairs. Set of with 2
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Mid-20th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Six Frank Gehry "Hat Trick" Chairs
By Frank Gehry
Located in Oakland, CA
includes two captain's chairs and four side chairs.
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Plywood

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
By Alan Siegel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, hallway chair, entryway chair, occasional chair, captains chair for a dining table or game table
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Murano, Italian, Attributed to Barovier Toso, 1940
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
guarding the captain of the people. It is probable that some Barovier, originally from Treviso, settled in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano with Gold, 1940, Italian, Attributed to Barovier Toso
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
entitled to bear arms) guarding the captain of the people. It is probable that some Barovier, originally
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

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Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Hight, Caning and Leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

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Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood

Minimal style, solid wood chair, textiles or leather seatings, caning backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

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Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood

Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel

LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Brass

LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce
H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in
Pair of Custom Made Danish Modern Style Sheepskin Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in London, GB
A pair of custom-made armchairs based on the Danish Modern styles of the 1940-50s. These high-end productions are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cherry "New England" Shaker Bookcase by Pompanoosuc Mills
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully handcrafted solid wood bookcase from the talented craftsmen of Pompanoosuc Mills Furniture of 21st-Century Vermont. A pillar of their popular, Shaker-inspired "New Englan...
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Early 2000s American Shaker Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cherry

Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass or bronzed pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full e...
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2010s North American Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

1/2 Impressive Mosaic Tile Coffee Table by Berthold Müller, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive coffee tables by Berthold Müller in good condition. Manufactured by Mosaikwerkstatt Berthold Müller-Oerlinghaus. The mosaic top of these tables is composed of tiles in ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blon...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by master craftsman George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946, the N19 chair was intended as a mass-produced counterpoint to the Nakashima Studio’s popular “Straight Chair.” The de...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Postmodern Moment Dining Table by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Ikea dining table from the iconic MOMENT collection by Niels Gammelgaard Designed and manufactured in the 1980s The table features a frosted glass top and powder-coat...
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner 1950s Oak Cigar Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE-240 Cigar chairs, 1955 Produced by Getama in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. These examples of Wegner's iconic lounge chair are made from European oak ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner 1950s Oak Cigar Chairs
Hans Wegner 1950s Oak Cigar Chairs
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in
Danish Arm Chairs by Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi, Set of 2
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 2 Danish modern dining chairs designed by Svend A. Madsen, imported by Moreddi, circa 1960s. Armchairs with wonderfully shaped armrests & curved backs for extra com...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blonde finish...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

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Paul McCobb Captain's Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Seattle, WA
Paul McCobb, one of America's foremost Mid Century Modern designers, created this captains chair of
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Captain's Chair
Paul McCobb Captain's Chair
H 31 in W 22 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table with Six Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
designed matching chairs. Has one captain chair and five regular. A masterful blend of style and comfort
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Paul McCobb Maple Captains Armchairs Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautifully designed pair of solid maple captain’s chairs by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Captain Pull Up Chairs Upholstered in Red Distressed Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captain pull up chairs upholstered in red distressed leather frame is made of maple wood.
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Vintage 1960s Side Chairs

Set of Four Dining and Two Captain Hat Trick Chairs by Frank Gehry for Knoll
By Frank Gehry
Located in Pasadena, CA
Only the famous architect Frank Gehry could dare to build a chair with slender strips of maple with
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Tiger Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in South Bend, IN
set includes two captain armchairs and two side chairs. The chairs feature sleek Scandinavian design
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Heywood-Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in South Bend, IN
captain armchairs and four side chairs. The chairs feature solid sculpted maple frames and vintage striped
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Set of Six Maple Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon/Planner Group
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Belmont, MA
Set of six Mid-Century Modern, maple dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Planner Group line for Winchendon Furniture. The chair features solid maple construction and nice
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchairs, Pair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare pair of Mid-Century Modern solid maple captain armchairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Heywood Wakefield Dining Chairs, set of 6
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of two captain's chairs and four side chairs by Heywood Wakefield rendered in blonde maple with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Upholstery

Set of 6 Paul McCobb Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of Paul McCobb Dinning Chairs. One captain's armchair and 5 armless models of 2 designs. 3 of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of 6 Paul McCobb Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Paul McCobb Dining Chairs
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
USA, 1950s Solid maple frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: Side chairs 19.25" W x 21" D x
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Set of Six Early Borge Mogensen Shaker Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two captains chairs and four side chairs. These are very early examples of this classic design in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Borge Mogensen Shaker Dining Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare arm captains chairs. Produced in the early 1940s for FDB Mobler. The wood retains a wonderful aged
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Borge Mogensen Shaker Dining Chairs
Set of Six Borge Mogensen Shaker Dining Chairs
H 29.92 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Armchair in Maple, Winchendon, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Mid-Century Modern captain chair by Paul McCobb for Planner Group. Solid maple wood, spindle back
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Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

‘Captain’s Chair’ by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Co
By Paul McCobb
Located in London, GB
A rare model 1532 ‘Captain’s Chair’ in solid maple by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Co. USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Dining Chairs, Vladimir Kagan Style
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of six organic modern dining chairs.Set consists of two arm chairs (captains) and four side
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 8 Dining Room Side Chairs Designed by Carl Malmsten for Stolab, Sweden
By Carl Malmsten, Stolab
Located in Buffalo, NY
side chairs and 2 arm (captain) chairs...Classic Scandinavian design, amazing quality and construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Art Deco Maple Dining Chairs With Suede Upholstery
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six modern Italian Art Deco dining chairs. The set includes two captain armchairs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Authentic Models Vintage Nautical Captains Leather Desk & Matching Swivel Chair
By Authentic Models
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Authentic Models captains chair and desk in
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Paul McCobb Maple Dining Room Set/ Table, 2 Leaves and 6 Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
newly refinished. 1 Captain's chair, measuring 22" wide. 32" high, 21" deep. 3 of the more typical chair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Maple

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dining Set, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
with two leaves and six chairs. The table features solid maple construction with beautiful wood grain
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Dining Set by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
This mid-century modern dining set by Heywood Wakefield features four side chairs and two captain
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Rare Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Stingray Dining Set
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
includes the table, two leaves, and six chairs. There is one captain chair and five side chairs. The set is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Set for Winchendon Furniture
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
spindle back chairs and one T-back chair that serves as a captain chair. The table features gorgeous maple
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Maple

Heywood Wakefield Ebonized Wishbone Dogbone Dining Room Set For Eight
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
captain chairs; 25.5 W x 21 D x 32.75 H.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Maple

Set Four Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Captains Chairs, Model 1532
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic set of four Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group" maple dining armchairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Original circa 1880 Maple & Co Restored Captains Chair Period Hillcrest Base
By Hillcrest, Maple & Co.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian stamped Maple & Co fully
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of rare all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chairs. Solid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Planner Group line for Winchendon Furniture. The chair features solid maple construction and nice
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Shaker Vintage Maple Slat High Back Captain Chair with Webbed Seat
By Shakers
Located in Germantown, MD
Shaker Vintage Maple Slat High Back Captain Chair with woven cotton straps Seat in great vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Four Cowboy Captains Chairs
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These western Monterey style worn captains chairs have a look of a saloon from the Mid-West. The
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Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Four Cowboy Captains Chairs
Set of Four Cowboy Captains Chairs
H 32 in W 23 in D 19 in
Mahogany & Maple Revolving Library Bookcase With Inlaid Royal Armorial Crests
Located in GB
a twin plate system which is the same as the early Victorian Captain’s chairs We have cleaned waxed
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

1 of 2 Mahogany & Maple Revolving Library Bookcases Inlaid Royal Armorial Crests
Located in GB
a twin plate system which is the same as the early Victorian Captain’s chairs We have cleaned
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Maple, Rosewood

Metal and Brushed Aluminium Table Lamp by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
with Captain Bob Burnside at a lifeguard station at Zuma Beach, CA, Rezek realized that rotational
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Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Set of Four Dining Chairs of Rock Maple from Midcentury, Midwestern School
Located in Madison, WI
Dining chairs of golden rock maple hail from Midcentury, midwestern classroom. Set of four chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Captain's Chair
Located in New York, NY
Spindled barrell back chair on turned stretchers with a hand pull detail.
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20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Captain's Chair
Vintage Captain's Chair
H 30.5 in D 20.25 in
Pierre Vandel Dining Chairs
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New London, CT
Vintage set of newly upholstered chairs with metal details. 2 captain's chairs: 22 x 19 x 34"H; 4
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Maple

Pierre Vandel Dining Chairs
Pierre Vandel Dining Chairs
H 34 in W 17 in D 18.25 in
Early 20th Century Antique French Ladderback Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Phoenix, AZ
ladderback dining chairs, in immaculate condition. Showcasing intricately turned wood (maple) frames
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Early 20th Century French American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Maple

Totally Tracy
Located in Woodbury, CT
those produced by Elijah Tracy." -American Windsor Chairs P.292. Ebenezer Tracy was also a Captain in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple, Poplar

Totally Tracy
Totally Tracy
H 35.75 in
Edward Wormley Dining Suite with Twelve Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
side chairs, 2 captain's chairs. Retractable fifth leg. Original finish in very good condition and just
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut, Maple, Fabric

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Maple Captain Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of maple captain chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique maple captain chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, maple and hardwood. There are all kinds of maple captain chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Maple captain chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Maple captain chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Conant Ball are consistently popular.

How Much are Maple Captain Chairs?

Prices for maple captain chairs start at $750 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $2,973.
Questions About Maple Captain Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Today, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    Captain’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.