Solid Wood Brutalist Smokers Chair, The Netherlands ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This chair is a striking example of the Brutalist design movement, which found expression in various creative fields, including architecture and furniture design. Brutalism, characte...
Wood
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 legs connected by a spacer.
Oak
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-painted finish. 20th century country Danish chairs have a dark red lacquered finish...
Wood
19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair
Located in London, GB
A handsome example of a Victorian bow-back armchair - often referred to as a ‘Captain’s’ or ‘Smoker’s’ chair. Carved and turned in elm and oak, with a rich patina owed to the heavy w...
Elm, Oak
Smokers Carved Oak Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century smoker’s carved oak chair, the leather-upholstered hinge back opening to reveal a storage compartment.
Oak
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
Wood
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 ...
Beech
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Beech
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.
Elm
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...
Elm
Antique English Elm Low Back Windsor Armchair Smokers Fireside Chair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely low back Windsor armchair in great form and colour. Solid wood construction with round seat in Elm, the chair has a low curved back leading wide splayed arm on turned bobbin...
Elm
George III Mahogany Smoker's Bow Corner Chair, Early 19th Century, UK
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.
Mahogany
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...
Oak
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...
Oak
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 ...
Elm
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...
Elm
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...
Beech
Victorian Tavern Chair, Ash and Elm, Mid-19th Century, Unique Design
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
This chair is exactly that. 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.
Ash, Elm
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.
Elm
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...
Elm
Smoker Leaning on the Back of a Chair
By Adriaen van Ostade
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Adriaen Van Ostade (Dutch, 1610-1685) Title: Smoker Leaning on the Back of a Chair Year: 1672 Medium: Etching Paper: Laid paper Image size: 4.1 x 3.55 inches Signature: Si...
Etching
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.
Plastic, Mahogany
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.
Beech, Elm
Antique Smoker's Bow Chair, English, Country House Elbow Seat, Edwardian, 1904
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique smoker's bow chair. An English, elm and beech country house elbow seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1904.
Beech, Elm
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...
Elm
Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1906.
Beech, Elm
Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique country house captain's chairs. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Beech, Elm
English Edwardian Captain's Walnut Swivel Armchair. Early 20thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an English Edwardian captain’s or smoker’s swivel chair, early 20th century, around 1900 to 1920.
Walnut
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.
Ash, Elm
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...
Oak
ViNTAGE NAPOLEON HARDWOOD & BRASS INLAID LIBRARY DESK & CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
I have listed under my other items the side cabinet also in Rosewood with inlaid brass A very good looking well made and heavy Rosewood suite, they are ornately inlaid with brass an...
Brass
Set of 2 Pizzetti Roma bar stools, made of wood, produced in Italy in 1970, Mid-Century Modern
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in Palermo, IT
Schienale modello a pozzetto stile "Captain's Chair" o "Smoker's Bow". La seduta è imbottita in ecopelle o vinile color cuoio/marrone, rifinita sul retro e sui lati con borchie metal...
Metal
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...
Wood, Fur
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...
Fabric, Wood
McKay Co. Machine Age Art Deco Chrome and Painted Steel Magazine Holder
By McKay Furniture Corp., John Waring Carpenter
Located in Ferndale, MI
Displaying McKay craft spring action, chromium plated metal furniture for porch, lawn, solarium, or the like: gliders, chairs, tables, smokers, stools, and accessories.
Chrome, Steel
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