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
Wood
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
Maple
$2,895
H 35.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
English Windsor Armchair of Ash and Elm with Captain's Wheel Back
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Windsor armchair of elm and ash woods from Georgian era England, featuring a bowed top rail
Wood, Ash, Elm
Antique Wooden Captain’s Chair Denmark
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Sturdy Danish wooden armchair in the Windsor tradition, a local interpretation of the classic
Beech
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
Oak
George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair.
Walnut
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
, Windsor Chairs or Captain’s Chairs A very rare original set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver
Oak
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
or Captain’s Chair A good original English Elm Windsor Carver Chair, all in very good original
Elm
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 15 in D 12 in
19Thc English Children's Windsor Arm Chair Carved " Bertram"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand crafted & carved Children's Windsor captains chair with the name "BERTRAM " carved on
Pine
$1,950 / item
H 29.25 in W 25.75 in D 21.5 in
Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020
By Montaperto Studios, Angelo Montaperto, Justinian Montaperto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four remaining examples of a set of 90 handmade solid walnut Windsor captain’s chairs executed for
Walnut
$1,518
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. An
Elm
$3,856
H 29.93 in W 25.79 in D 24.81 in
SUPER RARE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE BURR YEW WOOD WINDSOR SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
exact price. This chair is really quite exquisite, I have never seen a Windsor office chair before and
Yew
set of 8 windsor captain's chairs
Located in New York, NY
rare set of 8 windsor captain's chairs in old painted finish.
Wood
Unavailable
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Set of Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century a wonderful set of FIVE Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with
Wood
Unavailable
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century a wonderful set of five Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with
Wood
English Windsor Captains Chair
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Windsor Captain's chair, very delicately crafted and in very good condition with a fantastic
Elm
19THC EARLY NATURAL WINDSOR CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PATINA WINDSOR CAPTAINS CHAIR IN PRISTINE CONDITION FROM NEW ENGLAND WITH EXTENDED
Hickory
19th Century Fire House Windsor Captain’s Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of very early 19th century New England firehouse Windsor’s are in fine and sturdy
Wood
19TH C. NE ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED WINDSOR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED WINDSOR FIREHOUSE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
Pine
Sold
H 30 in W 24 in D 26 in
19th Century Original Surface Fireside Windsor Captains Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red stain ,but wonderful worn patina ! This wonderful patina and sturdy captains chair is so
Sold
H 32 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
English Elm and Oak Low Back Windsor / Captain's Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century solid elm and oak Windsor style low back captain's chair. Recently
Elm, Oak
19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL PATINA WINDSOR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL PATINA WINDSOR FIREHOUSE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
Pine
Wharton Eshrick Captains Chair
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Esherick Stuidio hand crafted classic captains chair, walnut and saddle leather. These chairs are
Walnut, Leather
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chair or Captain’s Chair A very rare original English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair, all in very
Oak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Pair of 1940s Elm Captain carver chairs CC41 Utility Design Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Good quality pair of Captain's or Carver chairs. Solid Elm seat and back and Beech legs. One
Beech, Elm
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.97 in D 18.9 in
Antique Desk Chair, Victorian Captain's Armchair, Oak, Windsor, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk chair, a rotating and reclining Victorian captain's armchair in oak. A
Oak
Four 19th Century Windsor Captains Chairs from Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful matching set of four walnut captains chairs are from the state of Maine and in
Walnut
Sculptural 19th Century Captains Chair
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
. Done in the captain's chair or windsor style. Adds a unique converstation piece and a sculptural touch
Pair of 19th Century American Windsor Captain's Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of 19th century American country black painted Windsor Captain's chairs, the barrel backed
Wood
English Country Captain's Windsor Chair
Located in Essex, MA
A character-filled 19th century English country Captain's, or Firehouse, Windsor armchair, circa
19th C SEA CAPTAIN'S WINDSOR WRITING ARM CHAIR
Located in Essex, MA
Early sea captain's writing windsor arm chair, designed for multifunctional use aboard a ship, the
Sold
H 31.75 in W 28 in D 25 in
Set of Four Mid-19th Century Beech & Elm Smokers Bow Windsor or Captains Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A set of four mid-19th century beech and elm smokers bow Windsor or Captains chairs of good color
Beech, Elm
Pair of English Elm Windsor Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of English Windsor or Captain's Chairs Made of Highly Figured Elm
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$1,012 / item
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$528Sale Price|34% Off
H 34 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms). These sturdy wooden dining chairs complement the set of four dining chairs that are al...
Wood
Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century parinated Windsor Style stained Armchair with saddle back seat. Measures 23.5 " in width, 23.5 " in depth and 38" in height. Seat height is 17.5". Arm height is ...
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Amish Quilt ( 6' x 6'6" - 183 x 198 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Amish Quilt ( 6' x 6'6" - 183 x 198 )
Cotton
18th Century Bentwood Windsor Chair
Located in Stockton, NJ
An interesting late 18th century elm Windsor chair. Interesting and rare continuous bentwood hoop back construction.
Wood
Earl Walnut, Black Leather Moresby Dining Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in walnut and black leather. In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel o...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
18th C Dimes Extended Arm Sack Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18th C extended arm sack back Windsor is from New England. This comes to us from a private collection.This is stamped Dimes underneath the seat.
Wood
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 his New Hope Studio in 1976. These chairs were designed with creative exposed joints...
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Windsor Elm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century windsor elm chair, England, circa 1800.
Elm
$1,177 / item
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
1 of 20 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find 20 Windsor dining chairs and armchair done in solid Beech, manufactured in Yugoslavia in 1950s. There is 20 chairs available, out of which 9 are with an...
Beech
Pair of Early 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs, Georgian Style
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive Early 19th Century Matching Pair Of Yew Wood, Low Back, Kitchen Windsor Armchairs, Having Elegant Pierced Splats And Turned Supports To Curved Backs, Over Sha...
Yew
Pair Of Antique Windsor Oak Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Windsor chairs with hoop crest rails and split backs with open carved splats. The curved arms with turned supports and turned splayed legs with turned H stretchers. Tradition...
Oak
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