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Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs
Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs

Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs

$1,360 / set

H 32 in W 26.5 in D 23 in

Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting pair of 19th century English elm smokers bow arm chairs with a shaped seat front. 1880.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair - Elm Wood
English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair - Elm Wood

English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair - Elm Wood

$1,116

H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 24.02 in

English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair - Elm Wood

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Smoker's Bow Chair Elm armchair with curved back Measures : 66x61cm H:79 SH:44,5cm Material : Elm Wood

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

George III mahogany smoker's bow corner chair
George III mahogany smoker's bow corner chair

George III mahogany smoker's bow corner chair

$430Sale Price|54% Off

H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in

George III mahogany smoker's bow corner chair

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

A George III mahogany smoker's bow corner chair with scroll cresting rail, shaped and pierced splats above a stuff over seat, raised on square chamfered legs united by stretchers.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Corner Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900
Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900

Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900

$1,575Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.91 in W 22.64 in D 21.07 in

Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique smoker's bow. An English, ash and elm elbow or captain's chair, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat in Elm, it has a very wide curved top rail and chunky turned ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Country Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century Elm and Beech Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
19th Century Elm and Beech Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

19th Century Elm and Beech Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Elm and Beech Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid Elm High Wycombe chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat, it has a very wide curved top rail and cris...

Category

Antique 1890s Country Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat in Elm, it has a very wide curved top rail and chunky turned ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Country Chairs

Materials

Beech

Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Chair, Arts and Crafts Style, Antique, 1900
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Chair, Arts and Crafts Style, Antique, 1900

Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Chair, Arts and Crafts Style, Antique, 1900

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid Beech and Elm chair has an attractive curving back with a very wide curved top rail and turned spindles beneath The chair...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Elm

Vintage Smoker’s Bow Chair, English Ash, Captain’s Elbow Seat, Victorian Revival
Vintage Smoker’s Bow Chair, English Ash, Captain’s Elbow Seat, Victorian Revival

Vintage Smoker’s Bow Chair, English Ash, Captain’s Elbow Seat, Victorian Revival

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine vintage smoker’s bow chair. An English, ash captain's elbow seat, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

Category

Vintage 1980s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair  This is a an attractive piece
Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair  This is a an attractive piece

Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a an attractive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a an attractive piece, it is made in Oak, the back of the chair curves around and the arm rests curve down from there, it is supported b...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Country Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair  This is a very attractive piece
Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair  This is a very attractive piece

Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece, it is made in Curvy Golden Oak, the back of the chair curves around and the arm rests curve down from th...

Category

Antique 19th Century Country Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880

$1,673Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.09 in W 26.19 in D 22.05 in

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair  This is a very attractive piece
Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair  This is a very attractive piece

Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece, it is made in Curvy Golden Oak, the back of the chair curves around and the arm rests curve down from th...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Country Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian
Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian

Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair
19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair

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. The chair features a round horseshoe shaped seat crest with a deep contoure...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Mahogany

Child's Captain's Chair, Beech and Elm, Country Style, Antique, 1900
Child's Captain's Chair, Beech and Elm, Country Style, Antique, 1900

Child's Captain's Chair, Beech and Elm, Country Style, Antique, 1900

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 has a rounded spindle back with which curves around to form the arms in the style o...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Country Chairs

Materials

Beech

Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair   This style is known by many names
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair   This style is known by many names

Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair or Captain’s Chair A good original English Elm Windsor Carver Chair, all in ver...

Category

Antique 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Captain’s Chairs, Windsor Chairs
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Captain’s Chairs, Windsor Chairs

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Captain’s Chairs, Windsor Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Captain’s Chairs, Windsor Chairs This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chairs or Captain’s Chairs It is very rare to find and origina...

Category

Antique 1870s Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020
Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020

Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020

By Montaperto Studios, Justinian Montaperto, Angelo Montaperto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Commodious proportions with excellent ergonomics and comfort, the original archetype of the captain’s chair was used for lighthouse attendants, designed for relaxed comfort for long ...

Category

2010s American Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer and fox fur, Italy 1920s
Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer and fox fur, Italy 1920s

Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer and fox fur, Italy 1920s

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Beograd, RS

It is designed in style of Carlo Bugatti, while it blends characteristics of several traditional styles. The chair has a "smoker's bow" or Captain's style bentwood arm rail with spin...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fur

Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer, Italy 1920s
Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer, Italy 1920s

Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer, Italy 1920s

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Beograd, RS

It is designed in style of Carlo Bugatti, while it blends characteristics of several traditional styles. The chair has a "smoker's bow" or Captain's style bentwood arm rail with spin...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair

Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair

$4,967

H 41 in W 25 in D 25 in

Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

The overall design is typical of a mid-19th century smokers bow, or captains, chair but of course it stands on much taller than normal  legs.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair
Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair

Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair

$1,132Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.99 in W 24.02 in D 21.07 in

Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique armchair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair
Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair

Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Elm Smokers Captains Armchair. This Edwardian solid elm bow back smokers captain's chair is truly stunning, with a gorgeous pati...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Decorative Patina Antique Edwardian Sold Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Armchair
Decorative Patina Antique Edwardian Sold Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Armchair

Decorative Patina Antique Edwardian Sold Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England sold elm with sublime patina, Elm bow back smokers captains armchair A good looking and decorative chair nicel...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Stunning Patina Antique Edwardian Sold Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Armchair
Stunning Patina Antique Edwardian Sold Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Armchair

Stunning Patina Antique Edwardian Sold Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England sold elm with sublime patina, Elm bow back smokers captains armchair A good looking and decorative chair nicel...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Bow Chair, Smokers Captains English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Antique Bow Chair, Smokers Captains English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870

Antique Bow Chair, Smokers Captains English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870

$1,221Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.91 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in

Antique Bow Chair, Smokers Captains English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smoker's' or 'Captain's' chair.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

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Victorian Smokers Bow Chair
Victorian Smokers Bow Chair

Victorian Smokers Bow Chair

Unavailable

H 30.709 in W 26.378 in D 18.11 in

Victorian Smokers Bow Chair

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5318 late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double s...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Victorian Smokers Bow Chair
Victorian Smokers Bow Chair

Victorian Smokers Bow Chair

Unavailable

H 29.921 in W 24.409 in D 23.622 in

Victorian Smokers Bow Chair

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5317 late Victorian beech elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double str...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Elm

Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow
Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow

Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 23.62 in

Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

K0240 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double st...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

19th Century Antique Smokers Bow Chair
19th Century Antique Smokers Bow Chair

19th Century Antique Smokers Bow Chair

Unavailable

H 34.26 in W 25.2 in D 18.9 in

19th Century Antique Smokers Bow Chair

Located in Clitheroe, GB

Antique smokers bow chair This beautiful late 19th century Victorian Country house smokers bow antique carver arm chair / captains chair dates from ca. 1860 and is in constructed ...

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Captains Chair
Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Captains Chair

Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Captains Chair

Unavailable

H 31.102 in W 26.772 in D 21.654 in

Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Captains Chair

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

0239 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double str...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of Four Matched Smokers Bow Chairs Side Chairs Kitchen Chairs
Set of Four Matched Smokers Bow Chairs Side Chairs Kitchen Chairs

Set of Four Matched Smokers Bow Chairs Side Chairs Kitchen Chairs

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Harlequin set of four late Victorian beech and elm / ash and elm smokers bow armchairs / smokers bow chairs, each having shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous sea...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

Late 19th Century Victorian Figured Elm Smokers Bow Antique Carver Chair
Late 19th Century Victorian Figured Elm Smokers Bow Antique Carver Chair

Late 19th Century Victorian Figured Elm Smokers Bow Antique Carver Chair

Located in Clitheroe, GB

Victorian figured elm smokers bow antique carver chair This beautiful late 19th Century Victorian Country House Smokers Bow Antique Carver Chair dates from ca. 1900 and is in cons...

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Victorian, Elm Windsor, Smokers Bow Armchair, Scotland 1880, H110
Antique Victorian, Elm Windsor, Smokers Bow Armchair, Scotland 1880, H110

Antique Victorian, Elm Windsor, Smokers Bow Armchair, Scotland 1880, H110

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian, elm Windsor, smokers bow armchair, Scotland 1880, H110 Scotland, 1880 Solid elm Original finish The back crowned with a generous scroll back Thick shaped saddle s...

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm
Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm

Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in

Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm

Located in Accrington, GB

A rare chair dating to the early part of the 20th century. We think the chair was a teachers chair with the oversized arm acting as a bookrest. Made from a rich cut of elm the chair ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Country Chairs

Materials

Elm

English Smoker's Bow Chairs, Pair
English Smoker's Bow Chairs, Pair

English Smoker's Bow Chairs, Pair

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H 30.5 in W 26.5 in D 23 in

English Smoker's Bow Chairs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of English figured yew wood Captain / Smoker Bow chairs, late 19th century, throughout with turned spindle elements, the horseshoe shaped back and arm rests above the conforming...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood

Matched Set of Nine Smoker's Bow Windsor Armchairs
Matched Set of Nine Smoker's Bow Windsor Armchairs

Matched Set of Nine Smoker's Bow Windsor Armchairs

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H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 23.43 in

Matched Set of Nine Smoker's Bow Windsor Armchairs

Located in London, GB

Matched set of nine stout Smoker's Bow Windsor armchairs, Yorkshire, circa 1860-1880, fruitwood, ash and elm with blacksmith's repairs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair
Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair

Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair

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H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in

Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair. Made from Beech and Elm this wonderful chair has all original legs and turned spindals with bow back rail.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair
English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair

English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair

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H 31.5 in W 25.75 in D 22.75 in

English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This late 19th century Victorian smokers bow arm chair dates from circa 1880 and is constructed of solid oak.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker's Bow Chair
19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker's Bow Chair

19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker's Bow Chair

Located in Fort Collins, CO

The "Smoker's Bow" is the chair that all later Windsor chairs were made after.

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Elm

19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker's Bow Chair
19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker's Bow Chair

19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker's Bow Chair

Located in Fort Collins, CO

The "Smoker's Bow" is the chair that all later Windsor chairs were made after.

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Edwardian Oak Office Desk Chair, Smokers Bow
Edwardian Oak Office Desk Chair, Smokers Bow

Edwardian Oak Office Desk Chair, Smokers Bow

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian oak office desk chair, smokers bow This office or desk chair has an attractive curving back with a very wide curved top rail and turned spindles beneath, the seat is uph...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Elbow Chair
Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Elbow Chair

Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Elbow Chair

Located in High Peak, GB

P0239 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double st...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian
Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian

Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique country house smoker's bow. An English, elm captain's chair or elbow seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Fantastic Quality Large Pair Of Antique Victorian Smokers Bow Armchairs
Fantastic Quality Large Pair Of Antique Victorian Smokers Bow Armchairs

Fantastic Quality Large Pair Of Antique Victorian Smokers Bow Armchairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fantastic quality large pair of antique Victorian smokers bow armchairs having a large scroll shaped back and arms with turned column supports, oak seats standing on turned oak legs ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Elm & Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
19th Century Elm & Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

19th Century Elm & Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Elm & Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This solid chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat in Elm, it has a very wide curved top rail in Ash and chunky ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Country Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chunky Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chairs
Pair of Chunky Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chairs

Pair of Chunky Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of chunky elm smokers bow office or desk chairs These large solid elm and beech chairs have attractive curving backs with a very wide curved top rail and turned spindles be...

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Pair Of Antique Smoker's Bow Chairs, English Beech Captain's Armchair, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Smoker's Bow Chairs, English Beech Captain's Armchair, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Smoker's Bow Chairs, English Beech Captain's Armchair, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique smoker's bow chairs. An English, beech and elm captain's armchair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Edwardian Smokers Bow Chairs
Edwardian Smokers Bow Chairs

Edwardian Smokers Bow Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 22.5 in L 31.5 in

Edwardian Smokers Bow Chairs

Located in Culver City, CA

Originally from a pub in North Yorkshire, with wonderful color and patina.    

Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Elm and Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
19th Century Elm and Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

19th Century Elm and Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century elm and ash smokers bow office or desk chair This solid chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat in Elm, it has a very wide curved top rail in Ash and chunky ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

19th Century Elm and Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
19th Century Elm and Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

19th Century Elm and Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century elm and ash smokers bow office or desk chair This solid chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat in Elm, it has a very wide curved top rail in Ash and chunky ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Antique Captain's Chair, English Elm, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Antique Captain's Chair, English Elm, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Antique Captain's Chair, English Elm, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Captain's Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Antique Captain's Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Antique Captain's Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian
Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century, Elm and Ash Smokers Bow, Captains Chair, Office or Desk Chair
19th Century, Elm and Ash Smokers Bow, Captains Chair, Office or Desk Chair

19th Century, Elm and Ash Smokers Bow, Captains Chair, Office or Desk Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This solid chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat in Elm, it has a very wide curved top rail in Ash and chunky turned spindles beneath The chair stands on very attracti...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Regency Style Leather and Mahogany Armchair
Regency Style Leather and Mahogany Armchair

Regency Style Leather and Mahogany Armchair

Located in Astoria, NY

Regency style smoker bow armchair, the mahogany frame with leather upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of English Bow Library Arm Chairs ( Priced Individually )
Pair of English Bow Library Arm Chairs ( Priced Individually )

Pair of English Bow Library Arm Chairs ( Priced Individually )

Located in Austin, TX

Large comfortable shaped seats on turned legs. Also described as smoker's bow open armchairs. Priced individually: $3850 each chair

Category

Antique 1870s British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pine Armchair
Pine Armchair

Pine Armchair

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H 30.5 in W 22 in D 19 in

Pine Armchair

Located in Baltimore, MD

This delightful and rustic interpretation of a "smoker's bow" armchair with the characteristic curved back and straight tapered legs is both attractive and comfortable.

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Eight English Bow Armchairs
Set of Eight English Bow Armchairs

Set of Eight English Bow Armchairs

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H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 20.25 in

Set of Eight English Bow Armchairs

Located in Austin, TX

A fine set of eight large English bow armchairs (also known as captain's chairs or smoker's bow arm chairs) of elm, ash and oak, each chair featuring a bowed top rail with continuous...

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Oak, Wood

Pine Plank Seat Armchair
Pine Plank Seat Armchair

Pine Plank Seat Armchair

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H 29.5 in W 20 in D 18 in

Pine Plank Seat Armchair

Located in Baltimore, MD

Like a Central European plank seat version of the English “Smoker’s Bow” armchair, this one has a wrap-around back rail.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Four Pine Armchairs
Four Pine Armchairs

Four Pine Armchairs

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H 31 in W 21 in D 19 in

Four Pine Armchairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

An unusual set of four small pine armchairs in a rustic "smoker's bow" style, shown in bare wood. Perfect to tuck under a trestle or pedestal table, these chairs can be finished in ...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Armchairs

19th Century Victorian Set of Five Captains Elm Chairs, c.1870
19th Century Victorian Set of Five Captains Elm Chairs, c.1870

19th Century Victorian Set of Five Captains Elm Chairs, c.1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian set of five elm smokers bow back chairs also known as captains chairs, with beautifully turned legs and spindles.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Victorian Captains Chair
Victorian Captains Chair

Victorian Captains Chair

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H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 24 in

Victorian Captains Chair

Located in High Peak, GB

P0240 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double st...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk ...

Materials

Ash

Pair of Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs in Bouclé
Pair of Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs in Bouclé

Pair of Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs in Bouclé

Located in Aartselaar, BE

The design was inspired by 19th-century smokers bow or captains chairs. These chairs combine elegance with comfort and their soft colors will blend into any interior style.

Category

Early 20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Walnut

English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair

English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair

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H 32 in W 26 in D 21 in

English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair or Captain’s Chair A very rare original English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver...

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Antique 1850s Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hekman Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Walnut Burl Console Hall Sofa Table Queen Anne
Hekman Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Walnut Burl Console Hall Sofa Table Queen Anne

Hekman Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Walnut Burl Console Hall Sofa Table Queen Anne

By Hekman Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

In 1991 Hekman introduced a line of reproductions of furniture owned by English novelist Charles Dickens, including a sloped mahogany desk and a cain seat smoker’s bow chair. Hekman ...

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Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Hekman Mahogany Roll Top Kneehole Library Executive Secretary Bankers Desk 56"
Hekman Mahogany Roll Top Kneehole Library Executive Secretary Bankers Desk 56"

Hekman Mahogany Roll Top Kneehole Library Executive Secretary Bankers Desk 56"

By Hekman Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

In 1991 Hekman introduced a line of reproductions of furniture owned by English novelist Charles Dickens, including a sloped mahogany desk and a cane seat smoker’s bow chair. Hekman ...

Category

Late 20th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bow-Back Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Smokers, Captains, circa 1890
Antique Bow-Back Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Smokers, Captains, circa 1890

Antique Bow-Back Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Smokers, Captains, circa 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bow-back elbow chair. An English, Victorian, elm, 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains, circa 1900
Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains, circa 1900

Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bow-back armchair, an English, High Wycombe, Victorian, elm and beech, 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Captain's Chair, English, Oak, Bow-Back, Leather, Smokers circa 1910
Antique Captain's Chair, English, Oak, Bow-Back, Leather, Smokers circa 1910

Antique Captain's Chair, English, Oak, Bow-Back, Leather, Smokers circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Captain's chair, an English, oak bow-back with leather seat dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Crafted in English oak with good consistent color Solid...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Elm, Bow-Back, Smokers, Captains Desk circa 1880
Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Elm, Bow-Back, Smokers, Captains Desk circa 1880

Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Elm, Bow-Back, Smokers, Captains Desk circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains' armchair dating to circa 1880.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Bow Back Armchair, High Wycombe, Smokers, Captains, R. Tyzack, George V
Antique Bow Back Armchair, High Wycombe, Smokers, Captains, R. Tyzack, George V

Antique Bow Back Armchair, High Wycombe, Smokers, Captains, R. Tyzack, George V

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bow-back armchair, an English, High Wycombe, mahogany, 'smokers', or 'captains', chair by R.

Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Style Japanned Tilt Top Tea Table Flip Side Chinoiserie
Antique Regency Style Japanned Tilt Top Tea Table Flip Side Chinoiserie

Antique Regency Style Japanned Tilt Top Tea Table Flip Side Chinoiserie

Located in Dayton, OH

Depicts a carnival scene with musicians, smokers and bow and arrow. Measure: 28".

Category

Early 20th Century Regency Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Set Ten English Elm Smokers Bow Dining Chairs
Set Ten English Elm Smokers Bow Dining Chairs

Set Ten English Elm Smokers Bow Dining Chairs

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A wonderful set of 10 English elm smokers bow dining chairs, extremely comfortable and in excellent overall condition.

Category

Early 20th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century English Smokers Bow Chairs Set of 4
19th Century English Smokers Bow Chairs Set of 4

19th Century English Smokers Bow Chairs Set of 4

Located in Pomona, CA

The set of four 19th-century English smoker bow chairs features classic bentwood craftsmanship, with gracefully curved backs.

Category

Antique 1850s English Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Edwardian Oak Office Desk Chair, Smokers Bow
Edwardian Oak Office Desk Chair, Smokers Bow

Edwardian Oak Office Desk Chair, Smokers Bow

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian oak office desk chair, smokers bow. This office or desk chair has an attractive curving back with a very wide curved top rail and turned spindles beneath, the seat is up...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Mahogany Captains Smokers Bow Armchairs
Pair of English Mahogany Captains Smokers Bow Armchairs

Pair of English Mahogany Captains Smokers Bow Armchairs

Located in Faversham, GB

A commanding pair of mahogany Captains chairs or smokers bow armchairs with wide open arms. Each chair has a curved top rail leading to sweeping arms with beautifully turned upright...

Category

Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Beech and Elm smokers bow office or desk chair The chair has a solid Elm saddle carved seat and an attractive curving back with a wide curved top rail and double stretchers undern...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Captain, Victorian, 1900
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Captain, Victorian, 1900

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Captain, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or captain's chair, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Chairs

Materials

Elm

Edwardian Smokers Bow Chairs, England, circa 1910
Edwardian Smokers Bow Chairs, England, circa 1910

Edwardian Smokers Bow Chairs, England, circa 1910

Located in Culver City, CA

Originally from a pub in North Yorkshire, with wonderful color and patina.

Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood

Smokers Bow Armchair
Smokers Bow Armchair

Smokers Bow Armchair

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H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 19.69 in

Smokers Bow Armchair

Located in Salisbury, GB

19th century smokers bow armchair, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Smokers Bow chairs
Smokers Bow chairs

Smokers Bow chairs

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H 32.5 in W 26 in D 23 in

Smokers Bow chairs

Located in London, GB

Set of 20 superb mid 19th century Smokers Bow chairs available. Very fine Ash and Elm armchairs, with Yew splats.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Yew

Beechwood Smokers Bow Armchair
Beechwood Smokers Bow Armchair

Beechwood Smokers Bow Armchair

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H 32.29 in W 25.99 in D 22.84 in

Beechwood Smokers Bow Armchair

Located in Salisbury, GB

A beechwood, elm and ash smokers bow armchair, circa 1850.

Category

Antique 1850s Chairs

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Smokers Bow For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic smokers bow available at 1stDibs. A smokers bow — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the smokers bow you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A smokers bow, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Smokers Bow?

Prices for a smokers bow start at $347 and top out at $9,202 with the average selling for $1,368.

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.

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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.

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