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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
Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Used Captain Seats

Materials

Beech

Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Captain Armchair - Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat A wooden chair with a soft
Category

Early 20th Century European Used Captain Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Hand Dyed Aged Brown Leather Captains Swivel Armchair Chesterfield Seat
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand dyed brown leather tub Swivel Captains
Category

20th Century English Victorian Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather

Victorian Captains Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double stretchers. This chair
Category

Late 19th Century English Used Captain Seats

Materials

Ash

Used Victorian Captains Chair
Victorian Captains Chair
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 23.62 in
English Elm Captain's Windsor
Located in Wilson, NC
shaped seat, legs with front to back stretchers and two cross stretchers for added stability. Captain
Category

1850s English Used Captain Seats

Materials

Elm

Used English Elm Captain's Windsor
English Elm Captain's Windsor
H 31 in W 26.25 in D 22 in
Pair of Mid-Century Niels Moller Model 55 Teak Captain's Chairs with Cord Seats
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful pair of iconic Niels Møller captain's chairs in teak have Danish cord seats and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Papercord, Teak

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

19th Century English Victorian Used Captain Seats

Materials

Ash

Used 19th Century English Captain's Chair
19th Century English Captain's Chair
H 31.88 in W 24.75 in D 22 in
Elm and Fruitwood Captain's Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
This captain's chair has scrolled arms and a flared back rest. The arms are supported by four
Category

1880s English Used Captain Seats

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood

Used Elm and Fruitwood Captain's Chair
Elm and Fruitwood Captain's Chair
H 31.38 in W 25.5 in D 21.75 in
George III Mahogany Captains Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
U-shaped back with baluster form splat flanked by spindles and out scrolled hand holds, saddle seat
Category

Early 19th Century English George III Used Captain Seats

Materials

Mahogany

Used George III Mahogany Captains Armchair
George III Mahogany Captains Armchair
H 31 in W 31.25 in D 21.5 in
Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this elegant Captains Chair is both height-adjustable and tiltable. This beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 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

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Jute, Teak

1960s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Captain’s Chair
1960s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Captain’s Chair
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 16.9 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
One of Edward Wormley's most famous and elegant chairs. A timeless masterpiece. The Captain Chair
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
H 32.75 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Oak Captain's Chair, England, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Captain's chair. England circa 1890. Carved seat and back, turned spindles, legs, and
Category

19th Century English Used Captain Seats

Materials

Oak

Mid 19th Century elm captains armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century elm captains armchair circa 1860. Good quality character armchair made from solid
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Used Captain Seats

Materials

Elm

Bentwood Pine and Poplar Captains Chairs
Located in New York, NY
4 bentwood (First quarter of the 20th century) stripped pine and poplar wood round back captains
Category

20th Century Polish Country Used Captain Seats

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Poplar, Bentwood

Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Captains Chair
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century captains chair This chair measures: 21.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 30
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

George Nakashima Captain’s Armchairs in Cherry
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, captain’s chairs or armchairs, cherry, United States, 1982 With regard to its
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Cherry

George Nakashima Captain’s Armchairs in Cherry
George Nakashima Captain’s Armchairs in Cherry
H 28.47 in W 23.71 in D 20.01 in
Pair of George Nakashima Captain's Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the seat. Elegant details include splines on the back and top of arms. Nice wood selection.
Category

1960s North American Used Captain Seats

Materials

Walnut

Handsome English Yew Wood Captain's Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
The incurved backrest above a pierced vasi-form splat; above a serpentine seat all raised on turned
Category

Late 19th Century English Used Captain Seats

Materials

Yew

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 Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather

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 Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather

Antique English Ship Captains Leather & Oak Chair
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Padded green leather seat, HP engraved in back rest of chair, solid oak, tuned spindles, swivels
Category

Mid-19th Century Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather, Oak

American Painted Windsor Captain's Chair, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
green. There is a hexagonal inset design on top of the seat and a circular inset underneath. Comfortably
Category

Early 19th Century American Used Captain Seats

Materials

Wood, Paint

Broyhill Saga Midcentury Walnut Captain Dining Chairs, Pair
By Broyhill
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Saga midcentury Walnut Captain Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 22 wide x 23.5
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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
Category

Early 20th Century French Used Captain Seats

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Captain Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful set of four American black Walnut 'Captain" chairs handcrafted by George Nakashima in
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Walnut

THOMASVILLE Mystique Asian Chinoiserie Dining Captain's Armchairs - Pair
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
walnut with upholstered seats in a neutral cream fabric. Features carved center backs, curved arms, Asian
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Used Captain Seats

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

English Art 7 Craft Swivel Captain Chair, circa 1920
Located in Markington, GB
English swivel captain chair, circa 1920. Original swivel captain’s chair, is in very good
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Used Captain Seats

Materials

Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" Chair, ca. 1955
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" chair, ca. 1955. Professionally restored walnut frame with
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Brass

Very Comfortable Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
anywhere, it looks brand new Dimensions: Height 101cm adjustable to 116cm Width 76cm Depth 76cm Seat
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather

Childs Chair, in the Style of a Captain’s Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Captains chair with a thick round elm seat This lovely country chair made in beach and elm and is in very
Category

Early 1900s Country Used Captain Seats

Materials

Beech

Reclining Captain's Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By John Stuart, France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
been restored with foam fill replacement to the seat and back, while maintaining the factory original
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned wood, possibly vinyl seat cushioning. Beautiful design and wood grain. Rounded back
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Walnut

CONSERVATIVE RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather captain armchair. This piece combines style and attractiveness, which would add glamour to your
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm
Located in Accrington, GB
grain. In good solid condition with some age related wear. Seat depth - 43cm Seat width - 38cm Seat
Category

Early 1900s British Country Used Captain Seats

Materials

Elm

Rare Pair of Walnut Captain Chair by Wharton Esherick
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Atlanta, GA
woodworker Wharton Esherick (1887-1970), the pair of "Captain's Chairs" manifests the beauty of a minimalism
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Popular Restored Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in GB
brown leather captains chair This piece was fully restored around a year ago, it had the old colour
Category

1930s English Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather, Wood

Original Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair, Brand Wade
Located in Berlin, DE
button is missing. Measurements: Width 70cm Height 88cm Depth 60 cm Seat height 45cm.
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather

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

1980s American Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Mahogany Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Captains Directors Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
Chesterfield buttoned both back and base, the seat platform is a traditional sprung base so very comfortable
Category

19th Century English Chesterfield Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather

Fine Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
, this is gallery ready. Dimensions Height:- 88.5cm seat height 45.5cm both adjustable Width
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather

Antique Restored Leather William IV Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
waxed and polished Dimensions Height:- 103cm seat height 53cm Width:- 65.5cm Depth:- 70.5cm
Category

1830s English William IV Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Restored Vintage Hardwood Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
and comfortable director’s chair. Its chesterfield buttoned both back and base, the seat platform is a
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather

Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Oak Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
chair, I've not seen one with a solid oak frame like this before, the seat platform is a traditional
Category

Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather, Oak

Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chair. Solid maple
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Maple

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
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Used Captain Seats

Materials

Elm

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

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Throne Captains Red Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival carved walnut throne captains armchair red fabric. Item
Category

Early 20th Century European Renaissance Used Captain Seats

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Red Velvet Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Porcelain Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th Century Red Velvet Chesterfield Red Velvet Buttonback Captains Chair With Porcelain Castors
Category

19th Century British Victorian Used Captain Seats

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Used Captain Seats

Materials

Beech, Elm

Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass revolving captains chair which has been fully restored with hand dyed brown
Category

1880s English High Victorian Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather, Oak

Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
A good looking well-made and decorative captain’s chair, it has a light beechwood frame with a oak
Category

20th Century English Victorian Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in GB
style office armchair This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your favourite reading
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather

Stunning Restored Pair of Custom Teak and Cane Captains Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
available. A fabulous restored pair of cane back Captain's lounge chairs, circa 1990. Beautiful expertly
Category

1990s American Organic Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Brass

Victorian Red Velvet Upholstered Oak Framed Small Captains Occasional Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this period Victorian circa 1860 handmade captains occasional
Category

1860s English Victorian Used Captain Seats

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs In Holly Hunt Great Plains
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
One of Edward Wormley's most famous and elegant chairs. A timeless masterpiece. The Captain Chair
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century British Victorian Used Captain Seats

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Set of 2 Captains Arm Chairs Walnut Leather
By Jens Risom
Located in Fraser, MI
Set of 2 Arm Chairs by Jens Risom. Walnut Frames. Vintage Leather seat and backrest.
Category

1960s Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Set of 12 Captains Arm Chairs Walnut Leather
By Jens Risom
Located in Fraser, MI
Set of 12 Arm Chairs by Jens Risom. Walnut Frames. Vintage Leather seat and backrest.
Category

1960s Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Wharton Esherick, Captains Chair, walnut and leather, initialled and dated 1951
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A rare original Captains Chair by American sculptor and furniture designer Wharton Esherick (1887
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Captain Seats

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Used Captain Seats For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used captain seats is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used captain seats was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. There are all kinds of used captain seats available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Used captain seats are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many used captain seats are appealing in their simplicity, but Michel Ducaroy, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and McGuire Furniture Company produced popular used captain seats that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Captain Seats?

Prices for used captain seats can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used captain seats begin at $821 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,651.

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