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19th Century American Pub or Captains Chairs / Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine New England pine captains chairs are in great condition and very strong and sturdy
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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Captains Chair

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Wood

Set of 8, 19th Century, Antique Captain s Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8, 19th century, antique captain's chairs. EDC052.
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19th Century Antique Captains Chair

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Wood, 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
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19th Century American Antique Captains Chair

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Pine

Rare Mahogany Captain s Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rare English mahogany carved spindle back captain's chair with shaped seat, cabriole legs and
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18th Century English British Colonial Antique Captains Chair

19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED BARREL BACK CAPTAIN CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED BARREL BACK CAPTAIN CHAIRS IN A WONDERFUL PATINA . THESE CHAIRS CAME
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19th Century American Antique Captains Chair

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Wood

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED BARREL BACK CAPTAIN CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED BARREL BACK CAPTAIN CHAIRS IN A WONDERFUL PATINA THESE CHAIRS CAME FROM NEW
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19th Century American Antique Captains Chair

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Pine

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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19th Century American Antique Captains Chair

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Pine

19th Century Captain s Chair
Located in High Point, NC
19th century captain's chair from England. The back is bowed for wonderfully comfortable sitting
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Ash, Oak

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
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19th Century American Antique Captains Chair

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Hickory

Edwardian Oak Captains Chair, England, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Edwardian oak captains chair, England, circa 1900 Handsome form with solid oak construction and
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Chair

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Oak

A Leather Hide Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Leather Hide Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair The Chair has an attractive high curving
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19th Century Adam Style Antique Captains Chair

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Leather

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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Early 19th Century English Antique Captains Chair

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Elm, Oak

EARLY 19THC LOW BACK WOODEN CAPTAIN S CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 19THC ALL ORIGINAL CAPTAIN CHAIR IN A WONDERFUL PATINA. THIS CHAIR CAME FROM NEW ENGLAND AND
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19th Century American Antique Captains Chair

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Pine

Antique Captain s Chair, English, Mahogany, Armchair, Seat, Edwardian circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's chair. An English, mahogany armchair with drop-in seat, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Chair

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Mahogany

Victorian Captains Chair
Located in High Peak, GB
uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double stretchers. This chair
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Ash

Original Hillcrest Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield, Hillcrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored cigar brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned directors captains chair This is the bosses
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather

Antique Victorian Leather Captains Chair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather captains chair, made in England and dating from around the 1860
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1860s British Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Wood

Restored 1920s Hillcrest Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sprung base Chesterfield fully buttoned captains chair with original double spring Hillcrest base This
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1920s English Georgian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather

19th Century captains chair made from ash elm - circa 1860
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century captains chair made from ash & elm circa 1860
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19th Century British Antique Captains Chair

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Ash, Elm

PAIR OF 19THC CAPTAINS CHAIR/SWIVEL BAR STOOLS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC VERY UNUSUAL TALL CAPTAINS CHAIR/SWIVEL SEAT BAR STOOLS.THESE BAR STOOLS ARE RENFORSED WITH
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19th Century American Antique Captains Chair

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Iron

Restored 1900 Chesterfield Porters Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sprung base Chesterfield Porters fully buttoned captains chair with original double spring Hillcrest base
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather

Rare Set of 6 Mid-19th Century Danish Walnut Captains Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality and rare set of 6 Danish captains chairs, circa 1860. Beautifully made from solid
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Mid-19th Century Danish Regency Antique Captains Chair

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Walnut

Set Of Four Matching Late 19thc English Pub Captain Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful set of four oak English Pub captains chairs are in great condition and very heavy
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19th Century English Antique Captains Chair

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Oak

19th Century Mahogany Captain s Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique mahogany office chair in perfect condition. Top is rotatable. Chair is on
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1880s English Antique Captains Chair

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Mahogany

19Thc Walnut Captains Chairs From Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Walnut captains arm chairs in fine condition and very sturdy.These arm chairs have a
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1870s American Adirondack Antique Captains Chair

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Wood

Antique Victorian Walnut Captain s Chair Desk Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
captain's chair. This chair looks beautiful behind an antique desk but also standing by itself (what I call
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Walnut

19thc Set Of Four Pub/captains Chairs From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC FORM AND CONDITION SET OF FOUR PUB OR CAPTAINS CHAIRS.THIS WONDRFUL HEVY AND STURDY SET
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19th Century American Antique Captains Chair

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Pine

Victorian Desk Chair Leather Captains Chairs, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany and leather desk chair. This quality desk chair stands upon turned and fluted
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1860s Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Mahogany

Set of Six English Captains Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
These chairs have boldly turned legs and spindles, hand-carved seats and back panels with an
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1860s English Country Antique Captains Chair

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Elm, Oak

Set of Eight English Captain s Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
These chairs have boldly turned legs and spindles, hand-carved seats and back panels with an
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1860s English Country Antique Captains Chair

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Oak

Original 1920 Hillcrest Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Chair
By Chesterfield, Hillcrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield fully buttoned hand dyed mahogany brown leather captains chair Please note the delivery fee
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1920s English Chesterfield Antique Captains Chair

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Leather

Rare circa 1910 Restored Oxblood Leather Office Captains Chair Solid Oak Frame
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely period Edwardian Solid oak frame office captains
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Oak

Restored Victorian Chesterfield Barrel Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned directors captains chair This is the bosses chair, the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XIII Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs, Captain s Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
would also be ideal as captain's chairs in a dining space, circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Captains Chair

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Tapestry, Walnut

Restored 1920s Hillcrest Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair A1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sprung base Chesterfield fully buttoned captains chair with original double spring Hillcrest base
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Oak

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 condition. One is slightly different in carving then the other.
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Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Captains Chair

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Wood

Fully Restored 1920s Hillcrest Antique Whisky Brown Leather Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
spring 1920s horsehair padded with coil sprung base captains chair This piece has been fully restored
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1920s British Edwardian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Oak

Very Early Rare Victorian Captains Chair Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored early Victorian captains chair with
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Oak

Antique Country House Smoker s Bow, English, Captain s Chair, Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house smoker's bow. An English, elm captain's chair or elbow seat
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1870s British Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Elm

Captain’s Chairs, England, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four armchairs out of ash tree with tall rounded backrests and turned legs and stretchers.
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1830s English Antique Captains Chair

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Ash

Antique Captain s Chair, English, Oak, Bow-Back, Leather, Smokers circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Captain's chair, an English, oak bow-back with leather seat dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Oak

Early 20th Century Captain s Chair from Bali with Slatted Wood and Loop Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian captain's chair from the early 20th century, with slatted wood, pierced splat
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Captains Chair

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Wood

1900 Wylie Lochhead by Appointment to the King Oxblood Leather Captains Chair
By Wylie Lochhead
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather captains chair made by Wylie & Lochhead LTD by special appointment to H.M The King, circa 1900
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Early 1900s Scottish Late Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Mahogany

ANTIQUE HILLCREST GODFATHER BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield Hillcrest Godfathers captain's or directors armchair
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Oak

Restored Chesterfield Godfather Leather Captains Chair Hillcrest, circa 1900
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
late Victorian fully restored mahogany framed Hillcrest base office chair with hand dyed brown leather
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
from the ground up. These antique captains chairs were made with an early swivel system which isn't as
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Oak

1920s French Art Deco Wooden Captain s Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
This set of four wooden chairs was made in France, circa 1920. They feature circular seats with
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Captains Chair

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Straw, Beech

Antique Captains Chair with Embossed Leather Armorial Coat of Arms, circa 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1880 Victorian walnut framed with embossed brown leather upholstery captain’s chair with armorial
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather

Important Antique Chesterfield circa 1860 Restored Brown Leather Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
back Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair This chair is really quite exquisite, its one
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Oak

Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Whiskey Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather office chair. This chair is really quite exquisite, it’s one of the earliest types of swivel
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Oak

Fine Antique circa 1860 Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather office chair. This chair is really quite exquisite, it’s one of the earliest types of swivel
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather

Antique Thomas Chippendale Claw Ball Feet Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, swivel office chair in brown leather What a chair! This is pure art furniture and looks sublime from
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Hardwood

VERY RARE ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 REPOUSE CHINESE DRAGON GEM ENCRUSTED CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1860-1880 Chinese Dragon swivel chair with repoussé metal work and inlaid gems Please note the
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1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Captains Chair

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Metal

Sublime Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather office chair. This chair is really quite exquisite, it’s one of the earliest types of swivel
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Oak

Antique William IV circa 1830 Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield office chair One of the best-looking chairs we’ve had come
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Walnut

Original circa 1900 Brown Leather Fully Restored Captains Chair Hillcrest Base
By Hillcrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mahogany framed Hillcrest base office chair with hand dyed brown leather upholstery A stunning piece
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Captains Chair

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Leather, Mahogany

A Shapely English Yew Wood Captain s Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of unique form with pierced curved crest above a vasi-form splat flanked by shapely down-scrolled arms; all above a caned seat supported on turned leg joined by a shapely h-stretcher
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Late 19th Century English Antique Captains Chair

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Yew

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Antique Captains Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique captains chair you’re looking for. Each antique captains chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. There are many kinds of the antique captains chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique captains chair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique captains chair over the years, but those crafted by Chesterfield, Ralph Johnson and Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Captains Chair?

Prices for an antique captains chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $16,176, while the average can fetch as much as $2,333.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Antique Captains Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Today, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Captain’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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.