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Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fine quality antique English leather top inlaid burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with
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Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

Antique Captain s Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker s Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's desk chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Beech, Elm

Antique Campaign Ship Captain s Desk Cabinet or Secretary
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Edwardian Captain's upright secretary crafted in mahogany with inlaid ovals on the cabinet door
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Captains Desk

Materials

Brass

Original Early Antique Victorian Mahogany Brown Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather upholstery captain’s office chair. A very good looking well-made and decorative office, library
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Golden Oak Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very comfortable antique Edwardian solid oak desk chair. This was made in England
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk

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Oak

Antique Victorian Mahogany Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and comfortable antique Victorian desk chair in solid mahogany. This dates from around the
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1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Period Black Leather Captain s Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This fine quality late 19th-century Victorian period black leather and mahogany captain's office
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Elm, Bow-Back, Smokers, Captains Desk circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Elm

Antique Eastlake Walnut and Burl Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake Davenport ship captain's desk offers walnut construction with burl panels
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19th Century American Eastlake Antique Captains Desk

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Felt, Walnut, Burl

Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Upholstered Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
appearance of a navel captains desk chair & has quite slim proportions. It did have an original leather seat
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Captains Desk

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
A mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped back, above the brown leather upholstered seat, raised on four arched scroll toe supports terminating in brass castors. Dimensions Heigh...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Desk

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Mahogany

Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century walnut office / captain’s revolving desk chair with shaped back and open arms
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Captains Desk

Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut office / captain’s oak revolving office chair with a comb back and open arms above a solid
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk

Oak Office / Captain s Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak office / captain’s oak revolving office chair with carved shaped pierced back and open arms
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Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Desk

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Oak

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped butted back and upholstered seat in brown leather, raised on four arched scroll toe supports Dimensions Height 37 Inches height ...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped back, above brown leather re-upholstered seat, raised on four arched scroll toe supports terminating in brass castors Dimension...
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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 Desk

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Leather

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship s Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign writing slope. An English, mahogany ship's captain's correspondence
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Mahogany

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 Desk

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century mahogany office / captain’s revolving desk chair with shaped back and open arms
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Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Desk

Materials

Wood

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Milford, NH
Fine English ship captain’s writing box or lap desk featuring brass handles, satinwood edges, lift
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19th Century English Antique Captains Desk

Victorian Captains Chair
Located in High Peak, GB
P0240 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double st...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Ash

Mahogany Captains Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique Mahogany Brass bound Captain's writing box containing three secret compartments, one for
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19th Century British George III Antique Captains Desk

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Brass

ANTiQUE ENGLISH OAK 1865 DATED NAVAL DESK OF CAPTAIN S.D GARDENER H.M.S SOLOMA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand painted Naval Desk of Captain S.D Gardener of the H.M.S Soloma dated 1865 Please note the
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Early 1900s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Oak

Mahogany Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped wraparound back, above burgundy leather upholstered seat, raised on four arched supports. Dimensions: Height 32.5 inches, height to seat 2...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Desk

Mahogany framed captains office chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in brown leather
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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Captains Desk

Mahogany Framed Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in green leather
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Late 19th Century British Antique Captains Desk

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped wraparound back, above burgundy leather upholstered seat, raised on four arched scroll toe supports
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19th Century English Antique Captains Desk

19th Century Mahogany Captain s Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique mahogany office chair in perfect condition. Top is rotatable. Chair is on porcelain wheels Origin: England Period of time: circa 1880 Size: br.68cm, D 60cm, H 8...
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1880s English Antique Captains Desk

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Mahogany

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 Desk

Materials

Leather

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 Desk

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Leather, Oak

Restored Chesterfield Godfather Leather Captains Chair Hillcrest, circa 1900
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original late Victorian fully restored mahogany framed Hillcrest base office chair with hand d...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk

Materials

Leather

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored aged brown leather Godfather Directors armchair circa 1900-1920's Please note ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Stunning Late Victorian Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare, fully restored, Victorian Chesterfield aged brown leather Directors armchair This is a very fine and well made English Directors chair, ...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk

Materials

Leather

Stunning William iv Hardwood Hand Dyed Leather Captain Swivel Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning William IV Mahogany & hand dyed leather captain
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1880s English William IV Antique Captains Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Rare Genuine Victorian, circa 1860 Chesterfield Buttoned Captains Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield buttoned captains office chair This is the chair that all modern pieces are based on, it has a
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1860s British Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Leather, Oak

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 Desk

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Leather

Original 1920 Hillcrest Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Chair
By Hillcrest, Chesterfield
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 Desk

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Leather

Fine Restored Directors Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed Antique circa 1900 hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair. A very good lookin...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk

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Leather

Important Antique Chesterfield circa 1860 Restored Brown Leather Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important fully restored circa 1860 barrel back Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair This chair is really quite ...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Leather, Oak

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Brown leathe...
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1830s English William IV Antique Captains Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Brass Castors Chesterfield Captain Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair with solid brass English castors....
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19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Captains Desk

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Leather, Oak

Restored Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Captains Armchair Hillcrest circa 1900
By Chesterfield, Hillcrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original late Victorian fully restored mahogany framed Hillcrest base office chair with hand dyed brown leather upholstery A stunn...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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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 Desk

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Walnut

Restored Walnut Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Victorian Captains Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
framed Captains chair with hand dyed whiskey brown leather upholstery A very grand and well made
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1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Leather, Walnut

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 Desk

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Leather, Oak

Sublime Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare fully restored circa 1860 Barrell back hand dyed brown leather office chair. This chair is really quite exquisite, it’s one of the ear...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Leather, Oak

Antique William IV circa 1830 Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, original William IV circa 1830 fully restored, hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield office chair One of the best-looking chairs ...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Original circa 1900 Brown Leather Fully Restored Captains Chair Hillcrest Base
By Hillcrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original late Victorian circa 1900 fully restored mahogany framed Hillcrest base office chair with hand dyed brown leather upholstery...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Original English circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair in Oak
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this restored circa 1900 directors armchair This chair is really quite exquisite, it has a tiger oak frame which means the timber was cut on th...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk

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Oak

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 Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

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 Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

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 Desk

Materials

Leather

Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning mid Victorian Ships Swivel armchair on a solid cast iron base with Lion head detailing A very good looking and decorati...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk

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Iron

Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set
Located in Winter Park, FL
desk, is a newer green leather Chesterfield captain's swivel chair. Measures: Desk 57.5" W x 35.5" D x
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Captains Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Oak Office Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak office or captain’s revolving desk chair with a shaped back and open arms above a solid oak
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Late 19th Century British Antique Captains Desk

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Antique Captains Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique captains desk you’re looking for. Each antique captains desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Your living room may not be complete without an antique captains desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique captains desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique captains desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield, Ralph Johnson and Maple Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Captains Desk?

An antique captains desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,525, while the lowest priced sells for $613 and the highest can go for as much as $15,653.
Questions About Antique Captains Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.