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George Nakashima Captain's Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Captain's Chair Beautiful original Dark Surface wonderful spline details Clients
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Captain's Chair
George Nakashima Captain's Chair
$5,950
H 28 in W 24 in D 20 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

19th Century English Captain's Chair
19th Century English Captain's Chair
$1,295
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 23 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

19th Century English Captain's Chair
19th Century English Captain's Chair
$1,295
H 30.25 in W 25.88 in D 22 in
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 ash
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Ash

19th Century English Captain's Chair
19th Century English Captain's Chair
$1,295
H 31.88 in W 24.75 in D 22 in
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the
Category

Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
$1,519 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
$11,000 / set
H 32.75 in W 24.75 in D 25.5 in
1960s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Captain’s Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This captain’s chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen was made in Denmark, circa 1960. The curved
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Jute, Teak

1960s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Captain’s Chair
1960s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Captain’s Chair
$556 Sale Price
30% Off
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 16.9 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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

English Victorian Captains Chair -  19th Century England
English Victorian Captains Chair -  19th Century England
$807 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.12 in W 25.99 in D 20.48 in
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Wharton Esherick Captains Chairs 1955
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Four Wharton Esherick Captain’s Chairs, 1955 A rare set of four handcrafted Captain’s chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Wharton Esherick Captains Chairs 1955
Set of Four Wharton Esherick Captains Chairs 1955
$64,000 / set
H 30 in W 24 in D 21 in
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Teak Captain Chairs, 1950
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Teak and Leather Dining Captain Chairs for Willy Beck, 1950’s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Childs Chair, in the Style of a Captain’s Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Childs chair, in the style of a Captain’s chair This is a very unusual child’s chair, the chair
Category

Antique Early 1900s Country Chairs

Materials

Beech

20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English armchair leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair
Category

20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
$1,603
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 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
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage antique English Art & Craft Swivel Captain Chair, circa 1920
Vintage antique English Art & Craft Swivel Captain Chair, circa 1920
$371 Sale Price
57% Off
H 34.26 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
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
Category

Vintage 1970s American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Federal Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
$1,595 / set
H 39 in W 23.75 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Teak Model 56 Captains chair by Niels Moller
By Neils O. Möller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of teak captains chairs. model 62 by Niels Moller. frames have been completely
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Vintage Teak Model 56 Captains chair by Niels Moller
Vintage Teak Model 56 Captains chair by Niels Moller
$4,600 / set
H 28 in W 22 in D 19 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Windsor Style Oak Captain Chairs
$1,650 / set
H 47.25 in W 19 in D 19 in
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Captains Chair. Red Lacquer, Black Leather. Signed.
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare "Captains Chair" by Arthur Espenet Carpenter. Original red lacquered wood and black leather
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

The 'Captain' chair by TallBoy Interiors
The 'Captain' chair by TallBoy Interiors
$3,016 / item
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 21.26 in
English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's
Located in Savannah, GA
English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's. Chair made by Milwaukee
Category

Antique Early 1900s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Phloem Studio Captains Chair, Handcrafted Modern Rope Woven Seat Armchair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
A modern contemporary take on a classic Captains chair handmade custom to order. With turned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

A Leather Hide Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Leather Hide Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair The Chair has an attractive high curving
Category

Antique 19th Century Adam Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

A Stunning Antique English Polished Tan Leather Captains Chair With Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
chesterfield captains chair with brass stud detailing on original porcelain castors. Classic Button back
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Chairs

Materials

Brass

Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020
By Angelo Montaperto, Justinian Montaperto, Montaperto Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four remaining examples of a set of 90 handmade solid walnut Windsor captain’s chairs executed for
Category

2010s American Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English William IV Captain's Chair for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Walnut Captain's Chair with a noteworthy Bol form frame in an overall honey walnut finish
Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Red Velvet Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Porcelain Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Red Velvet Chesterfield Red Velvet Buttonback Captains Chair With Porcelain Castors
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
Category

20th Century English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern English Mahogany and Leather Captains Chair
Modern English Mahogany and Leather Captains Chair
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 22 in D 21 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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Four Country Danish Painted Windsor Captain's Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical and festive set of four Windsor style captains chairs or smokers chairs featuring a hand
Category

20th Century Danish Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Country Danish Painted Windsor Captain's Chair
Set of Four Country Danish Painted Windsor Captain's Chair
$2,800 / set
H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Green Captains Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland, 1960s
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Vienna, AT
This swivelling turquoise green Captains chair was designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland in the
Category

Antique 1660s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Green Captains Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland, 1960s
Green Captains Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland, 1960s
$845 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.89 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
English Blue Chesterfield Style Tufted Leather Captains Chair Office Chair
Located in Long Branch, NJ
English Blue Chesterfield Style Tufted Leather Captains Chair Office Chair Dimensions : 32.5" Tall
Category

Vintage 1980s British Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Captain's Chair, English Elm, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

19th Century Cream Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Brass Studs & Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Cream Soft Leather & Polished Mahogany Buttonback Chesterfield Captains Chair
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Cream Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Brass Studs & Castors
19th Century Cream Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Brass Studs & Castors
$7,557 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.26 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Ebonized Oak Captain Chair
Early 20th Century Ebonized Oak Captain Chair
$650
H 28.5 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Armchair or Dining Captain Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style armchair or dining captain chair By
Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rush, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back arm chairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon
Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Guy Chaddock
Located in South Bend, IN
captain chairs By Guy Chaddock & Co. USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid maple frames, with upholstered
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Queen Anne Carved Solid Maple Armchair or Dining Captain Chair, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style armchair or dining captain chair USA, Circa 1970s Solid
Category

Vintage 1970s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Armchair Captain's Chair Black Swedish 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Captain's chair black Swedish 19th century Sweden. An armchair made during the end of 19th
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Henkel Harris Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Armchair or Dining Captain Chair
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Queen Anne or Georgian style armchair or dining captain chair By Henkel Harris USA
Category

Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

5480 Captain's Chair designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR
By Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A chair is an argument about how to sit—and more broadly, how to live. The Captain's Chair by
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mahogany and Brass Captain’s Chair Bar Stool
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany and brass captain’s chair bar stool. Vintage swivel weighted bar stool of rich mahogany
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Mahogany and Brass Captain’s Chair Bar Stool
Mahogany and Brass Captain’s Chair Bar Stool
$1,450
H 45.5 in W 17 in D 17 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
Category

Vintage 1970s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Occasional Captains Chairs - Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Occasional Captains Chairs - Pair Each chair measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Harden Furniture Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Queen Anne style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Harden Furniture USA
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Midcentury Modern "Captain's Chair" by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Captain’s Chair”, model #789A, by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with decorative brass nails and
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Paul McCobb for Directional Bow Tie Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern bow tie armchairs or dining captain chairs By Paul
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer

Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar Furniture, Model 5480. Elegant looking armchair perfect
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
$6,500
H 32.5 in W 24.75 in D 24.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall 916-CC Captain Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Uncommon Adrian Pearsall 916-CC captain chair for Craft Associates, 1960s with fun patterned newer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall 916-CC Captain Chair for Craft Associates
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall 916-CC Captain Chair for Craft Associates
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.25 in W 28 in D 27.5 in
Niels Moller Model 62 Mid Century Danish Teak Captains Chairs - Pair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Moller Model 62 Mid Century Danish Teak Captains Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 21.75
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD DARK AGED GREY LEATHER DIRECTORS SWIFEL CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Leather Directors Swivel Captain's Chair A striking embodiment of timeless elegance and classic design
Category

20th Century British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

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
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800 SHIPS CAPTAiNS CHAIR WITH ROYAL CROWN AND ANCHOR CARVED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, circa 1800 hand carved Mahogany ships captains chair depicting a Royal Crown and Anchor to the backrest
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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Captains Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of captains chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, all captains chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 1525 antique and vintage captains chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 23 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of captains chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of captains chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Victorian and Scandinavian Modern captains chairs are of considerable interest. Chesterfield, Baker Furniture Company and Edward Wormley each produced beautiful captains chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Captains Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,096, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $54,004,800 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Captains 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.
  • 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.