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What is a captain s chair?
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A 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.
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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
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Captain
s/Armchairs in Teak, 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern captain's/armchairs in teak, 1960s. The chairs having three backsplats
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Teak
Erik Buch
Captains
Armchairs in Teak and full grain anilin leather
By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Eric Buch for Ørum Møbler 'Captains' armchairs, teak, full grain aniline leather, Denmark, 1957
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$939 Sale Price
20% Off
Erik Buch Set of Four
Captains
Armchairs in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Erik Buch, Ørum Møbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, set of four 'Captains' armchairs, in oak and fabric, Denmark, 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Decorative Patina Antique Edwardian Sold Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Elm bow back smokers captains armchair
A good looking and decorative chair nicely made and very
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
