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Set of Ten "New" Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
side chairs and one captains chair. Provenance included.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Paul Frankl Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Italian vinyl. The set includes two captain's chairs and eight side chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, PVC, Upholstery
Set of 4 Chairs by Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
like leather.
The 2 captain chairs have been sold separately.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Broyhill Brasilia Set of 6 Dining Chairs
By Broyhill
Located in Southampton, NJ
/captains chairs and four side chairs featuring the iconic arched design.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,700 / set
Set of 6 1970s Dining Chairs by Dakota Jakson
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of 4 chairs and 2 captain chairs. The body and the back legs are upholstered in off white
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of Five 1960s Henning Kjaernulf Teak Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf, KP Mobler
Located in Sacramento, CA
consists of two captain’s chairs and three side chairs. In good vintage condition, with wear consistent
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Dyrlund, Set of Six
By Dyrlund
Located in South Bend, IN
captain chairs and four side chairs. The chairs are sturdy and comfortable. Dyrlund label is present on
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century English Edwardian Solid Oak Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian solid oak Captains chair, having turned spindles in the back
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Antique English Arts
Crafts Leather Dining Room Chairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
. The set comprises of four side chairs and two captains' chairs.
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Modernist Armchairs in Dragon Green Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
velvet. Good original condition. Great captain's chairs. Set price.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Drexel Dining Chairs Designed by John Van Koert
By John Van Koert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six dining chairs, two captains chairs and four side chairs with upholstered seat bottoms
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Italian Dining Chairs "Basket" by Franco Legler
By Franco Legler
Located in Chula Vista, CA
, Italy 1951. Iron frame with cane weave seat. One captain chair, five with out arms.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
1980s Vladimir Kagan for Directional Upholstered Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Exceptionally hard to find design, and in a large set of 8 with two captains chairs. Very fun post
Category
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Classic Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, Pretzel Captain
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
pretzel captain's chairs and 4 side chairs. Atrue set! The six chairs have lived together since they were
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Bentwood
Niels Møller Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstered seats. The set includes 2 captain and 4 side chairs. Arm height on the 2 captain chairs is 25.75
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Set of 6 X-Back Dining Chairs by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, CA
One captain's chairs and 5 side chairs by Paul Frankl newly refinished in a burnt amber stain and a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
$2,800 / set
Set of 6 Milo Baughman Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin 1960s Chrome and Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
ordered from the factory with 5 side chairs and one captain chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dining Chair Set by BP John Portland Oregon
By B.P. John
Located in Chula Vista, CA
condition chairs fresh upholstery -
Includes 5 side chairs and 1 captain chair
Arm Rest Chair 24 3/4
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Italian Dining Chairs in Eggshell Lacquer, Set of Twelve
Located in Pasadena, CA
matching captain's chairs. The dining chairs feature upholstered seats and backs with frames finished in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Midcentury Japanese Sculpted Teak Dining Chairs C.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
and two tall captain chairs. Each stamped "Made in Japan".
CREATOR Unknown. Made in Japan.
DATE OF
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Totem Dining Chairs by Torstein Nilsen, Set of Six
By Møremøbler, Torstein Nilsen
Located in Pasadena, CA
This rare set of Totem dining chairs by Norwegian designer, Torstein Nilsen, includes two captain
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Leather
Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Chula Vista, CA
seat and back rest.
The backrest is secured with a brass buckle.
Two captain chairs with arm
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
American Travertine Base Dining Table and Eight Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
comfortable set of high back chairs include 8 eggshell lacquered armless chairs.
4 matching captain chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Milo Baughman Thin Line Chrome Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin, Set of 4
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstered in original light green. Circa 1960s.
Two captains chairs with arms and two regular dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Erik Buck Model OD-49 Teak Dining Chairs by O.D. Møbler, 1960s
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Chattanooga, TN
floating seats and a deep curved backrest. The set includes two captain's chairs with armrests and two
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
McGuire Hollywood Regency Organic Modern Bamboo and Cane Club Chair
By McGuire
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous organic modern bamboo and cane x-base club chair or dining captain chair
By McGuire
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane
McGuire Hollywood Regency Organic Modern Bamboo and Cane Club Chair
By McGuire
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous organic modern bamboo and cane X-base club chair or dining captain chair
By McGuire of
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane
Lovely Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Court Captains Aged Green Leather Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captain’s chair.
These chairs are called court chairs because they little the British court system during
Category
20th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Kagan Cubist Dining Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This set of Dining chairs consists of four armless, side chairs, and two arm, or "Captains" chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Court Captains Oxblood Leather Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captain’s chair
These chairs are called court chairs because they little the British court system during
Category
Late 20th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Ming Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
includes two captain chairs and four side chairs. The chairs feature solid elm wood construction, high
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By John Widdicomb, Mario Buatta
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb. The set includes two captain chairs and six side chairs. The chairs feature a beautiful and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Six Jan Kuypers for Imperial Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition. The set includes two captain chairs. New upholstery and cushions.
Local pick up available at
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Set of Six American Danish Walnut Dining Chairs for Lane, in Manner of Finn Juhl
By Lane Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
consists of two captain chairs(arm chairs) and four side chairs,,Solid sculptural walnut construction
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Vinyl, Walnut
Set of Eight Eva Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Mobelfabrik
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
slats that conform to the curves of the frame. The captain’s chair, of which this set has two, has bowed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Early 20th Century, Rustic Oak Firehouse Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
patina. A contrasting captain's chair can be added to round out this set.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Modern Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These modern chrome dining chairs come in a set of six with four regular and two captain’s chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,600 / set
Set of Six Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic "Chippendale" chairs in chrome by Design Institute of America. The set includes two captain
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beautiful Modern Set of Six X-Back Dining Chairs by Paul Frankl Com
By Paul Frankl
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning X-back dining chairs in a set of six by Paul Frankl. Two of them are captain's chairs, and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Christiansen for Slagelse
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Erik Christensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
by Erik Christensen for Slagelse, circa 1950s consist of two captains and two side chairs.
Captain
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Teak
Vintage English Leather Captains Desk Swivel Chair Green 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage leather 'Captains chair' in a beautiful sage green colour, hand-made in England
Category
1990s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Danish Modern Set of 6 Solid Teak Dining Chairs
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Las Vegas, NV
(captain’s chairs) and four side chairs, offering both comfort and style for everyday dining or formal
Category
Vintage 1980s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
experience. This unique set has two captain chairs and four side chairs with fun and graceful silhouettes
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
George Nakashima Dining Suite
By George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima Studio, English walnut pedestal table and four captains chairs.
Superb vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
1960s Niels Koefoed "Lis" Brazilian Rosewood
Mohair Dining Chairs- Set of 6
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Roanoke, VA
Denmark circa1960s. Set includes two captain's chairs with arms and four side chairs. Seats are newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Rosewood
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Buffalo, NY
Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Rope and teak, set includes 2-arm (captains (chairs, excellent original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Set of Five Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs New Knoll Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
captain's chair and four side chairs, five in total. Knoll fabric is called Pistachio and it features greens
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Machine Age Arm Chair Designed by Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
In burled carpathian elm and
black lacquer. Captain's chair
measures 35"H x 19"Seat
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Spindle Arm Chair, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts
Crafts period spindle armchair or dining captain chair
In the
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fabric with a red hearts pattern.
The set is comprised of 6 side chairs and 2 high-back captain chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of 8 1920s Queen Anne Style Chairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Great set of 8 1920s oak Queen Anne style stripped back dining room chairs. The set has 2 captains
Category
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Newly Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Cane Back Arm Chairs, a Pair
By Stow Davis
Located in Charleston, SC
screws and sits forward. These would look awesome as captains chairs at the dining table or as living
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood
HW Klein for Bramin Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
comes with one captains chair.
Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$3,750 / set
Mid-Century Modern Tall Cane Back Dining Chairs by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and linen blend upholstered seats. The set consists of five side chairs and one captain. Captain chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
8 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960. 6 side chairs and 2 arm chairs. Caning
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
1970s Benny Linden Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Benny Linden. 2 captain chairs and 4 side chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,800 / set
Wade Upholstery Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Chair
By Chesterfield, Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather Chesterfield tufted captains chair
A very good looking well made and comfortable
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
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Captains Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of captains chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, all captains chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 1525 antique and vintage captains chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 23 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of captains chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of captains chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Victorian and Scandinavian Modern captains chairs are of considerable interest. Chesterfield, Baker Furniture Company and Edward Wormley each produced beautiful captains chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Captains Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,096, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $54,004,800 highest priced.
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Captains 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 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.
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