Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs Measures 25" in width, 22" in depth and 37
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Maple
Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs Measures 25" in width, 22" in depth and 37
Maple
Early 20th Century Ebonized Oak Captain Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Ebonized Oak barrel Captain Chair in good antique
Metal
The 'Captain' chair by TallBoy Interiors
Located in Malton, GB
This is our traditionally made solid oak 'Captains' chair made right here in Yorkshire by our
Oak
Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair Measures 19.5" in width, 22" in depth and 29.5" in
Oak
$7,000 / item
H 36 in W 36 in D 32 in
“Captain’s Chair” Solid Oak, Lacquered Steel, Upholstered Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Captain’s chair is our very first piece of production furniture, The chair embodies his core
Metal
$2,620 / item
H 34 in W 20 in D 27 in
Earl Hand Crafted White Oak, Black Leather Moresby Captain Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair
Leather, Oak, Walnut
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
Elm, Oak
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
Elm, Oak
"Fuzzy Captain" Reclaimed Oak and Steel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fuzzy Captain is a variation on Evan's faithful captains chair design. It combines bigger and
Steel
Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair. Item features a floor mount
Oak
$801Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.12 in W 25.99 in D 20.48 in
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
Oak
$2,620 / item
H 34 in W 20 in D 27 in
Earl Hand Crafted Walnut Custom Upholstered Moresby Captain Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$3,750 / set
H 32 in W 23 in D 21 in
Set 4 Richard McCarthy for Selrite Oak & Iron Upholstered Captains Chairs, 1950s
By Richard McCarthy, Selrite
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic set of four Richard McCarthy wrought iron and oak dining armchairs. Featuring sturdy and
Wrought Iron
$2,380 / item
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Handmade Walnut KUNAI Captain Chair with Black Leather Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood constructed dining chair available in any American domestic hardwoods specifically
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak
$375Sale Price|57% Off
H 34.26 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Vintage antique English Art & Craft Swivel Captain Chair, circa 1920
Located in Markington, GB
Circa 1920 English Swivel Captain’s Chair An original English swivel captain’s chair from circa
Oak
$2,666
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
CONSERVATIVE RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous fully restored oak frame chesterfield cigar brown
Leather, Oak
$8,500 / set
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Glass Top Table & 4 Chairs
By Selrite
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard McCarthy style captain chairs, featuring a combination of wrought iron and oak for a timeless look
Wrought Iron
$1,709
H 33.27 in W 22.64 in D 22.84 in
English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
Oak
$1,709
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
Oak
$2,666
H 33.86 in W 22.64 in D 23.04 in
EDWARDiAN 1910 BROWN LEATHER & CARVED ENGLISH OAK CAPTAINS OFFICE DESK ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Antique Edwardian circa 1910 hand dyed brown leather office chair with hand carved English oak
Leather, Oak
$1,550Sale Price|40% Off
H 32.49 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism With Brass Stud Detailing &
Iron, Brass
$5,263
H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 20.28 in
Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass revolving captains chair which has been fully restored with hand dyed brown
Leather, Oak
$3,896
H 42.13 in W 25.6 in D 23.82 in
Lovely Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and comfortable directors chair, I've not seen one with a solid oak frame like this before, the seat
Leather
Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning oak English "Captain Chair", fabricated around 1900. This swivel chair is made of solid
Metal
$1,640 / item
H 28.94 in W 22.25 in D 19.69 in
Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
heritage brown leather seat. This chair is really quite exquisite, it has a tiger oak frame which means
Leather, Oak
$3,850
H 55 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
English Arts & Crafts Mission Chair circa 1890 Tree of Life Edwin Ridgeway
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mission, captains chair or hall bench. With carved sunflowers or daisy's under the arms, with a tree of
Oak
19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair
Located in London, GB
‘Smoker’s’ chair. Carved and turned in elm and oak, with a rich patina owed to the heavy wear of its
Elm, Oak
Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar Furniture, Model 5480. Elegant looking armchair perfect
Cane, Oak
Forest Green Charles Dudouyt Captain Chair, France 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak armchair with stacking detail in original patina and upholstery.
Oak
$6,188
H 18.12 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Midcentury Modern "Captain's Chair" by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Captain’s Chair”, model #789A, by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with decorative brass nails and
Leather, Oak
Art Deco Captain"s Chair or Armchair with Leather Seat, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Captain's chair or armchair. Striking German design from the 1930s
Leather, Oak
Pair of Antique 'Captain's" Swivel Office Chairs '2'
Located in London, GB
Metal and oak 'Officer's' or 'Captain's' chairs. France, early 20th century. Sat on heavy
Metal
$4,031
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair by Erik Buck. New edition
By Erik Buch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
in 1950 for R. Skovgaard Jensen the Captain chair was made in Palisander, Teak and Oak. The broad and
Leather, Oak
$5,381
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair, cane, by Erik Buck. New edition
By Erik Buch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
by Erik Buck in 1950 for R. Skovgaard Jensen the Captain chair was made in Palisander, Teak and Oak
Cane, Oak
Pair of Oak and Leather Library Captains Desk Chairs
Located in Detling, GB
condition. In the style of Jas Scholbred, these chairs consist of solid oak shaped seats, on turned legs
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
Elm, Oak
Oak and Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1835. This William IV desk chair is in showroom condition, it has been
Leather, Oak
Edwardian Oak Captains Chair, England, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Edwardian oak captains chair, England, circa 1900 Handsome form with solid oak construction and
Oak
Captain's Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Oak Captain's Chair with Custom seat cushion.
20th Century English Edwardian Solid Oak Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian solid oak Captains chair, having turned spindles in the back
Oak
American Captain's Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century American white oak captain's chair. Previously painted back. Some remnants around
Wood
Joe Quinn 1927 Oak Captain's Armchair
Located in New Windsor, NY
This is not your typical solid oak spindle back oak captain's chair, but one that has been hand
Steel
Oak Office / Captain's Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak office / captain’s oak revolving office chair with carved shaped pierced back and open arms
Oak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.97 in D 18.9 in
Antique Desk Chair, Victorian Captain's Armchair, Oak, Windsor, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk chair, a rotating and reclining Victorian captain's armchair in oak. A
Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Vintage Ranch Oak Captains Armchairs by A. Brandt Acorn Brown Finish a Pair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Captain’s chairs by A. Brandt! This pair of armchairs is comprised of rustic solid ranch oak with an Acorn
Oak
Sold
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian Oak Swivel Ships / Captains Cockpit Desk Chair 19th C
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique 19th century Victorian oak swivel ships, captains cockpit desk chair
Oak
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
Elm, Oak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
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
Oak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
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
Oak
Pair of Captain Chairs by Arne Vodder Oak, Teak and Seagrass Back
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of captain chairs, designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1950s solid oak frame with sculpted
Naugahyde, Oak, Seagrass, Teak
Sold
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Chesterfield Directors Green Leather and Oak Executive Captains Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this vintage aged green leather Chesterfield captains chair with oak wood
Leather, Oak
Captain's Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
Captain's oak Swivel Desk Chair. For sale a late 20th century beautiful mahogany revolving tub back
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in
4 Antique American Oak Barrel Back Saloon Pub Tavern Caboose Captains Chairs Set
Located in Dayton, OH
The Caboose Chair was first designed for the Union Pacific Railroad and was put into every caboose
Oak
Sold
H 32 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
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
Elm, Oak
Mid-Century Oak 916-CC Captains Chair by Adrian Pearsall, USA, c. 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic Model 916-CC Captain's Chair is the
Fabric, Foam, Oak
Romweber Viking Oak Leather Back Captains Armchair, Set of 4
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare set of 4 Romweber Viking oak leather back captains dining or side armchairs in Jacobean
Leather, Oak
Set of 8, 19th Century, Antique Captain's Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8, 19th century, antique captain's chairs. EDC052.
Wood, Elm, Oak
Beautiful Cushioned Chesterfield Captain Leather Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delighted to offer for sell this stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Captain Leather Chair. This
Iron
Set of Eight English Captain's Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
elegant sweep combined with solidly built oak construction including double stretchers. All chair
Oak
Set of Six English Captains Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
elegant sweep combined with solidly built oak construction including double stretchers. Chairs are made
Elm, Oak
Sold
H 31 in W 25.5 in L 31 in
Handsome RH Vintage Solid Oak Captain's Swivel Desk Chair Task Office Use
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Good looking and very handsome restoration hardware vintage solid oak captain's desk chair office
Aluminum
Sold
H 32.68 in W 24.61 in D 27.17 in
Rare Original 1950s Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Hillcrest Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captain’s chair The chair was made by the original Chesterfield Company, circa 1950, back then they were
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 35.44 in W 23.04 in D 22.25 in
Rare circa 1910 Restored Oxblood Leather Office Captains Chair Solid Oak Frame
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely period Edwardian Solid oak frame office captains
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 33.67 in W 29.73 in D 27.56 in
Rare 40 Year Old Chesterfield Brown Leather Captains Chair Solid Oak Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield captains office chair This is nothing like the modern day pieces, it’s totally custom handmade
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 37.21 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
Fully Restored Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Captains Chair Barrel Back
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
barrel back Chesterfield captain’s chair This piece has been fully restored to include having the
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 39.38 in W 26.19 in D 25.6 in
Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Gainsborough Carver Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair The condition is good for the period, its been full restored to include having various
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in
TRADITIONAL ANTiQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair. Please
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 28.55 in D 25.6 in
Fully Stamped 1860 Antique Dutch Colonial Burgermeister Captains Swivel Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
swivel chair with hand carved hairy paw feet retailed through J.J Alan LTD furniture depositories A
Faux Leather, Oak
Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut office / captain’s oak revolving office chair with a comb back and open arms above a solid
Sold
H 31.11 in W 28.15 in D 25.01 in
Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Whiskey Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chairs I have ever seen, the frame is solid oak, the leather lovely thick English hide, the base swivels
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 41.34 in W 25.2 in L 41.34 in
Vintage Restored Whisky Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 24.61 in L 32.68 in
1930s Hillcrest Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
buttoned aged brown leather captains chair This piece has been fully restored to include having the old
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 30.91 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
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
Oak
Sold
H 44.1 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
ANTIQUE HILLCREST GODFATHER BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield Hillcrest Godfathers captain's or directors armchair
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 44.89 in W 31.5 in L 44.89 in
Harrods Chesterfield Directors Green Leather Executive Captains Office Chair
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
green leather upholstery Chesterfield Directors captains office chair. A really good looking and well
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 33.67 in W 25.6 in D 26.58 in
Stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Captains Aged Green Leather Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We delighted to offer for sale this lovely aged green leather Chesterfield Admirals captain’s chair
Leather, Oak
Pair of Captain Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form wood frames with brass details. Cane backs, new mohair upholstered seats.
Brass
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.61 in D 27.96 in
Vintage Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Swivel Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captain’s chair I have two of these in stock, the other has a slightly darker upholstery The chair
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 33.27 in W 25.01 in D 27.17 in
Rare & Genuine Victorian, circa 1860 Chesterfield Buttoned Captains Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield buttoned captains office chair This is the chair that all modern pieces are based on, it has a
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 25.01 in D 26.38 in
Rare 1967 Stamped Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Captains Directors Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather captain’s chair Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide. The chair was made by
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 31.7 in W 29.93 in D 25.99 in
Important Antique Chesterfield circa 1860 Restored Brown Leather Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
of the earliest types of swivel chairs I have ever seen, the frame is solid oak, the leather lovely
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 41.74 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in
Restored 1940 Hillcrest Chesterfield Antique Whisky Brown Leather Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
spring 1940s horsehair padded with coil sprung base Chesterfield cushion seat captains chair This
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 34.26 in W 25.01 in D 26.78 in
Vintage Chesterfield Aged Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Swivel Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captain’s chair The chair was made by the Original Chesterfield Company in 1970s, the frame is oak and
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 24.22 in
Stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Court Captains Aged Green Leather Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captain’s chair These chairs are called court chairs because they little the British court system during
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 40.75 in W 31.5 in D 30.52 in
Rare Original 1960s Chesterfield Hand Dyed Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1960s Chesterfield directors executive hand dyed leather captain’s chair Please note the delivery fee
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in
Sublime Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chairs I have ever seen, the frame is solid oak, the leather lovely thick English hide, the base swivels
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, it’s one of the earliest types of swivel chairs I have ever seen, the frame is solid oak, the leather
Leather, Oak
Oak office revolving desk chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak office / captain’s revolving desk chair with a shaped back and open arms above a solid oak seat
Oak
Antique Golden Oak Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very comfortable antique Edwardian solid oak desk chair. This was made in England
Oak
Oak Office Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak office or captain’s revolving desk chair with a shaped back and open arms above a solid oak
Sold
H 35 in W 18.75 in D 17.5 in
Antique Set of 8 Carved Baroque Oak Dining Chairs with Carved Shield and Knight
Located in Round Top, TX
This regal set of oak dining chairs comes with 6 side chairs and 2 taller "captain" chairs. The oak
Wood
18th Century Bentwood Windsor Chair
Located in Stockton, NJ
An interesting late 18th century elm Windsor chair. Interesting and rare continuous bentwood hoop back construction.
Wood
18th C Dimes Extended Arm Sack Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18th C extended arm sack back Windsor is from New England. This comes to us from a private collection.This is stamped Dimes underneath the seat.
Wood
Pair of Early 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs, Georgian Style
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive Early 19th Century Matching Pair Of Yew Wood, Low Back, Kitchen Windsor Armchairs, Having Elegant Pierced Splats And Turned Supports To Curved Backs, Over Sha...
Yew
$1,414 / item
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
1 of 20 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find 20 Windsor dining chairs and armchair done in solid Beech, manufactured in Yugoslavia in 1950s. There is 20 chairs available, out of which 9 are with an...
Beech
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