Windsor Captains Chair
American Painted Windsor Captain's Chair, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton Windsor fancy chair in original oxide red painted finish with accent bands of
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Antique Early 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
H 32 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
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
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20th Century Danish Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
English Elm Captain's Windsor
Located in Wilson, NC
English elm captain's Windsor with warm color and patina, multiple spindles connect the arms to the
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Antique 1850s English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Painted Windsor Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and comfortable pair of firehouse or captains style Windsor chairs.
Retains original
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Antique 1830s American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Materials
Paint, Wood
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Chair or Captain’s Chair
A very rare original English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair, all in very
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Antique 1850s Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Patinated Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Wonderfully patinated Windsor Chairs. The pair are the most beautiful Windsors we have
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Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
, Windsor Chairs or Captain’s Chairs
A very rare original set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver
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Antique 1850s Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
or Captain’s Chair
A good original English Elm Windsor Carver Chair, all in very good original
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Antique 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
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
Category
Antique 1860s English Adirondack Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020
By Justinian Montaperto, Montaperto Studios, Angelo Montaperto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four remaining examples of a set of 90 handmade solid walnut Windsor captain’s chairs executed for
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2010s American Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 29.25 in W 25.75 in D 21.5 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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 30.91 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in
Set of Two Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two Windsor inspired chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company. Newly refinished in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Americana Solid Oak Windsor Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A great Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Americana Solid Oak Windsor chairs crafted in Lancaster
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Ten Danish Windsor Style Dining Chairs, Early to Mid-1900s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great set of six Danish dining or kitchen chairs in traditional Windsor style with splat backs and
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
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By Chesterfield
Located in GB
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Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather, Oak
H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 26.38 in
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Located in Rochester, NY
A matched pair of antique country French fruitwood chairs. Finely carved with a very unusual and exceptionally graceful sculptural form. Both chairs in beautifully aged original surf...
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Fruitwood
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.
Delightful country house appeal with a classic bow f...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
H 30.91 in W 22.64 in D 21.07 in
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Located in Vosselaar, BE
Primitive Windsor Hoopback armchair from ash and elm. Beautiful grain and patina throughout. Restored without new additions and perfectly usable.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
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Elm
Set of 5 Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
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Set of Four Country English Oak Hoop Back Windsor Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four country English windsor armchairs or dining chairs. Crafted from oak with lovely woodgrain patterns. The frames feature a gracefully curved hoop-back with spindl...
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20th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
Original Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair, Brand Wade
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage tufted brown Leather English Chesterfield style barrel back desk chair. Item features rolled arms, nailhead trim, deep button tufts, and a solid wood base on rolling casters....
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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
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set of 8 windsor captain's chairs
Located in New York, NY
rare set of 8 windsor captain's chairs in old painted finish.
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Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
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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
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs
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Wood
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
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
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Wood
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
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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
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
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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
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Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Materials
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
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Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Pine
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
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20th Century American Windsor Chairs
H 30 in W 24 in D 26 in
19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL PATINA WINDSOR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL PATINA WINDSOR FIREHOUSE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
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Antique 19th Century American Chairs
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Pine
English Country Captain's Windsor Chair
Located in Essex, MA
A character-filled 19th century English country Captain's, or Firehouse, Windsor armchair, circa
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Antique 19th Century British Windsor Chairs
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
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Walnut, Leather
English Windsor Chair with Wheel Back
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome early English Windsor chair featuring a bowed top rail and pierced splat back, with
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Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
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Oak
Set of Six 19th c. Early Philadelphia Rod Back Birdcage Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 19th c. early Philadelphia Rod Back Birdcage Windsor Chairs is in outstanding condition
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Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
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Pine
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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
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Oak
H 31.11 in W 20.97 in D 18.9 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
EARLY 18THC WINDSOR LOW BACK CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
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Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Victorian Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
'Captain's' chair. An English elm Windsor piece from the mid-19th century, circa 1870.
Attractive deep
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
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Set of Four George Nakashima Black Walnut Captain's Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An accomplished set of four captain chairs from American midcentury craftsman George Nakashima. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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George Nakashima Studio Dining Set featuring Black Walnut Captain Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
captains chairs and square live edge dining table. The chairs, produced circa 1974 have curved, peaked
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Danish Windsor Style Dining Chairs, Early to Mid-1900s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great set of six Danish dining or kitchen chairs in traditional Windsor style with splat backs and
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Vintage 1930s Danish Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
minimalist midcentury design. A modern take on the classic Windsor chair, a fine example of McCobb's iconic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Set, 1959
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
surface scratches. It is date stamped December 1959.
The chairs are a modern take on the Windsor chair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 17.75 in D 20 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Armchairs
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Sculptural 19th Century Captains Chair
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
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Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
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Located in Sheffield, MA
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Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Set Four Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Captains Chairs, Model 1532
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
windsor. Fine design. As seen in Planner Group Designed by Paul McCobb, 1953, manufacturer’s catalog.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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19th Century English Mahogany Captain's Pub Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Set of four handsome English pub chairs or captain's chairs handcrafted from mahogany. Rare chairs
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
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Pair of English Mahogany and Leather Captains Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
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By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Set of Six Mid-19th Century Nicely Figured Elm Smokers Bow Windsor Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A wonderful true set of six mid-19th century nicely figured elm Smokers bow Windsor chairs or
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 30.75 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Totally Tracy
Located in Woodbury, CT
those produced by Elijah Tracy." -American Windsor Chairs P.292. Ebenezer Tracy was also a Captain in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
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Maple, Poplar
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 31.75 in W 28 in D 25 in
George Nakashima Captain’s Chair New Hope Studio America, circa 1960
By George Nakashima
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
George Nakashima Captain’s chair New Hope Studio America, circa 1960
George Nakashima American
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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Captain’s Chair New Hope Studio, America, circa 1960
By George Nakashima
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
George Nakashima Captain’s chair New Hope Studio, America, circa 1960
George Nakashima American
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Chairs
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Walnut
Large Matched Set of Eight Mid-19th Century Smokers Bow Chairs or Office Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A wonderful large matched set of mid 19th century smokers bow Windsor chairs or office chairs of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech, Elm, Fruitwood
H 32 in W 27.25 in D 25 in
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
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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Large Set of Eight Mid-19th Century Smokers Bow Windsor Chairs or Office Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A large set of eight mid-19th century smokers bow Windsor chairs or office chairs.
This set of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech, Elm
H 32 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the windsor captains chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each windsor captains chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and pine. There are many kinds of the windsor captains chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A windsor captains chair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Wharton Esherick each produced at least one beautiful windsor captains chair that is worth considering.
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The average selling price for a windsor captains chair at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.
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Questions About Windsor Captains Chair
- What is a captain’s chair for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Today, 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.
- What is a captain's chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Captain’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.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To identify a Windsor chair, look at how it was made. On authentic pieces, the bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. The chairs have wooden legs that splay outward to provide stability, and unlike other chair designs, the back legs have no connection to the chair back. Shop a range of Windsor chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 14, 2023A Windsor chair is called that after the town where it was first made, Windsor, England. In 1710, artisans in the village began producing wooden spindle chairs. Craftsmen in the American colonies began making their own versions in the 1730s. A handful of Windsor chairs are said to have appeared in Philadelphia by the late 1720s, however, owing to Pennsylvania lieutenant governor Patrick Gordon’s fondness for the seat. Colonial furniture makers sometimes painted their Windsor chairs, which were crafted from a variety of woods such as thick pine, ash or birch. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique Windsor chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A set of antique Windsor chairs can sell from about $500 to well into the thousands, depending on the quality and condition. Single chairs range from about $100 to thousands, with age being a major factor in value. Find a range of antique vintage Windsor and other chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
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