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Solid Teak Dining Chairs en suite with "Taliesen" Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
" Frank Lloyd Wright design Dining Table. One Captain's chair, measurements below, and five Armless at 30
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs by Rastad
Relling for Gustav Bahus
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in San Jose, CA
sculptural teak frames and newly reupholstered seats in black vinyl. Includes one captain chair and five side
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Rosewood Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Black Seats
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Kansas City, MO
. Expertly refinished. Original black vinyl seat covering. Two armchairs and six side chairs.
Captain
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Set of Six Koefoeds Hornslet Dining Chairs
By Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in New York, NY
hard to find arm, or "Captains" " chairs, and four side chairs.
The chairs will require re upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Ten Chairs by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a set of ten dining room chairs by Paul Frankl. Two captains chairs with arms and eight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Keyhole Chair by William Fetner
Located in Long Island City, NY
produced sailmaker’s and cobbler’s benches, butler’s tables, dry sinks, dining tables, captain’s chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
SIX Arne Vodder Teak
Cane Dining Chairs
By Arne Vodder
Located in Miami, FL
captain's chair and five armless sides. Classic Danish Modern design, all in excellent condition.
Price
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman, Set of 10
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
design made by Brown Saltman in the 1940s. The set includes one captain's chairs and nine side chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight White Lacquer Gondola Chairs by Pietro Costantini
Located in Pasadena, CA
from the 1960s. The set includes six side chairs and two captain's chairs. The mid-century chairs have
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coastal Rattan Fretwork Throne Arm Side Chairs-Pair
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
solid seats and leather wrap bindings for a chinoiserie coastal style.
Amazing chairs for captains
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900.
An appealing country kitchen, bow back armchair
Grain
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Paul Frankl Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman, Set of Ten
By Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
design made by Brown Saltman in the 1940s.
The set includes one captain's chairs and nine side chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wade Chesterfield Captains Wingback Office Chair Hand Dyed Brown Leather
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather wingback captain’s office directors chairs
This is pretty much the most comfortable office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
dining set by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
solid brass shoes. 10 side and two arm/captains chairs are available. Priced individually.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Henkel
Category
Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Ranch Oak Captains Armchairs by A. Brandt Acorn Brown Finish a Pair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Captain’s chairs by A. Brandt! This pair of armchairs is comprised of rustic solid ranch oak with an Acorn
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Court Captains Oxblood Leather Chair
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
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 Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Postmodern Club Chairs by Chromcraft Newly Upholstered in Chenille - Set of 4
By Chromcraft
Located in Chicago, IL
seat cushions provide tremendous comfort as office, side or captains chairs for dining or a game table
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Black Ultrasuede
Cityscape
Dining Chairs with Chrome Bases
6
By Paul Evans
Located in Phoenix, AZ
original labels. Price listed is for the set of six.
Measures: Captains chairs 34 T x 25.5 D x 22 W
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Drexel Centennial dining chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. The set includes 2 captain
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
A set of 6 mid century modern style dining chairs by G plan, circa 1980s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 6 mid century modern style dining chairs by G plan, circa 1980s. Includes 2 captains
Category
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Luxury Hand Dyed Vintage Brown Leather Office Desk Captains Directors Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this luxury hand dyed vintage brown leather office captains
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Swedish Occasional Chairs, Mid-Century
Located in Minneapolis, MN
useful occasional chairs for Living Room, Dining Room or Office. Often referred to as "captain
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Moller Style Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
upholstered seats and backs.
Measures:
Captain chairs - 18.25"W x 18.25"D x 33.75"H.
Side chairs - 18.25
Category
Mid-20th Century Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Spindle High Back Arm Chair
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle arm chair or dining captain chair
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Dining Chairs
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Nice stylish set of six dining chairs, two arm, or "Captains" chairs, and four side chairs. Dark
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,000 / set
Pair of Paul McCobb Maple Captains Armchairs Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautifully designed pair of solid maple captain’s chairs by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Large Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Wing Back Directors Captains Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely oxblood leather wingback Chesterfield captains chair
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Court Captains Aged Green Leather Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captain’s chair.
These chairs are called court chairs because they little the British court system
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Stunning 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 Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hand Dyed 1960s Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Directors Captains Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
base Chesterfield captains chair
In terms of the condition the leather has a lovely vintage patina
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 8 Solid Oak Quaker Style Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
two larger captain's chairs with armrest and six smaller, armless side chairs. All chairs are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of Ten Deco Style Roll Back Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
These transitional style dining chairs are Carrocel Originals. Consisting of two captain’s chairs
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
$11,000 / set
Model 75 Dining Chairs By Niels O Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Neils O. Möller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Møbelfabrik consist of four side chairs and 2 captain armchairs. The rich honey tone teak frames contrast
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Delray Beach, FL
walnut base with tappered legs. One captain chair and 3 side chairs. Chairs are offered in original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Armchair in Maple, Winchendon, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mid-Century Modern captain chair by Paul McCobb for Planner Group.
Solid maple wood, spindle back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Set of 8 Dining Room Side Chairs Designed by Carl Malmsten for Stolab, Sweden
By Stolab, Carl Malmsten
Located in Buffalo, NY
side chairs and 2 arm (captain) chairs...Classic Scandinavian design, amazing quality and construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Leather, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright Style Arts
Crafts Dining Chairs by A. Sibau, Set of Eight
By A. Sibau
Located in South Bend, IN
:
Captain chairs - 23.0"W x 21.0"D x 48.5"H. Arm height 28.25".
Side chairs 19.0"W x 21.0"D x 40.5"H.
Seat
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6 Bamboo Dining Chairs Att. to McGuire
By McGuire
Located in New York, NY
consists of 4 arm chairs, and 2 arm, or captains chairs.
Dimensions for Arm Chairs
Total H 33 in. x Arm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
$1,800 / set
Restored Set of Eight Lacquered Dining Chairs by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning neoclassical Empire dining chairs by Mastercraft. This set features 2 captain's chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of six Modern Widdicomb Dining Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Green Velvet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co., Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Houston, TX
captain's chairs: W24 in., D21.5 in., H33 in. Seat height on all chairs is 18 in.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
Oak frames, with cane backs on the side chairs and upholstered seats and backs on the captain chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Pair of Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs in Bouclé
Located in Aartselaar, BE
19th-century smokers bow or captains chairs.
These chairs combine elegance with comfort and their
Category
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Set of Six Midcentury Rosewood Dining Chairs with New Velvet Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
- overall very good vintage condition. Measurements shown are for side chairs. Captains chairs measure
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Rosewood
Pair of Danish Teak Compass Dux Dining Chairs by Erik Kirkegaard
By Erik Kirkegaard, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Jose, CA
seats have been newly reupholstered in black vinyl. Perfect to use as a captain chair or as a desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Danish Walnut Compass Dux Dining Chairs by Erik Kirkegaard
By Erik Kirkegaard, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Jose, CA
seats have been newly reupholstered in black vinyl. Perfect to use as a captain chair or as a desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Modern Dining Chair Cane Back Set of 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set includes two captain’s chairs with arms and four armless side chairs, upholstered in a soft
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
6 Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Onsild Møbelfabrik for Jutex, Århus
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Møbelfabrik for Jutex, Århus in Denmark. Includes one captains chair and they've just been re-upholstered and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Beech
Located in Bridgeport, CT
style with the addition of the unusual feature of two captain's chairs with armrests in aluminium and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts
Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
.
Measures:
Captain's chairs - 15.13" W x 18" D x 52.5" H.
Side chairs - 15.75" W x 18.38" D x 37" H
Category
1990s Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Set of 6 Hollywood Art Deco Gaufraged Velvet Dining Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
ebonized walnut. The captains chairs additionally feature stylized scroll form detailing adorning the sides
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchairs, Pair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining captain chairs or armchairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 10 Westnofa "Totem" Chairs by Torstein Nilsen
By Westnofa Furniture, Torstein Nilsen
Located in Richmond, VA
century pieces. Set consists of eight side chairs and two captains chairs, most retaining their original
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
1967 Stamped Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Brown Leather Captains Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather curved back captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece, the base is stamped
Category
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Bow Back Armchair, High Wycombe, Smokers, Captains, R. Tyzack, George V
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow-back armchair, an English, High Wycombe, mahogany, 'smokers', or 'captains
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Chesterfield Aged Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Swivel Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captain’s chair
The chair was made by the Original Chesterfield Company in 1970s, the frame is oak and
Category
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage High Back Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield tufted captains chair
A very good looking well made and comfortable directors
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?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.
- 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.
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