Sea Captain Desk
English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
. Believed to have been used as a maritime sea captains desk.
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ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in GB
air freight within 7-14 days after crating or soft packed and container shipped via sea freight within
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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique military captain's writing box with brass strapping, secret compartment and special large
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FINE RESTORED DIRECTORS BROWN LEATHER OAK FRAMED CHESTERFIELD CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
container shipped via sea freight within 30-60 days. The time frames outlined are guides only, non-domestic
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H 45.67 in W 28.15 in D 27.76 in
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
from the ground up.
These antique captains chairs were made with an early swivel system which isn't as
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H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Antique Mahogany S-Roll Top Desk with Full Interior by Gunn, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
interior, purportedly owned by notable sea captain John Craig, maker label as photographed, c1850
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Early 20th Century Desks
Materials
Mahogany
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Sea Captains in their rooms for use with their desk. They were easily moved around without the needs
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20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Sea Captains in their rooms for use with their desk. They were easily moved around without the needs
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Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
and carrying handles to each side. These desk were made for sea captains and officers in the field
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Hardwood
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American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign (Flag) Belonging to Cpt. William Bagley
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Sea Captain Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sea captain desk you’re looking for. A sea captain desk — often made from wood, hardwood and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the sea captain desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A sea captain desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one sea captain desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield and Thonet produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Sea Captain Desk?
A sea captain desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,930, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.
Questions About Sea Captain Desk
- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
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