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A Swivelling Elm Office Chair or Desk Chair T
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
curving back top rail in the style of a captains chair, it has hand cut back supports and an almost round
Category

Vintage 1960s Country Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Elm

Blowing Rock Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Franklin Park, IL
deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 19 inches and arm height of 25.5 inches; the captain's chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb. The set includes two captain armchairs and six side chairs. The chairs feature a Minimalist
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern Fully Restored Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in South Bend, IN
Formal Dining Group for Herman Miller. The set includes eight side chairs and one captain armchair. The
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Burl

Set of Eight Teak Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Denmark, circa 1955-1956. Set includes two armchairs (captains) and six side chairs. Composed of solid
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s Aldo Tura Private Regency Ten High Back Dining Chairs Gray in Goatskin
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
back provides a sense of privacy dining intimacy. Unmarked. There are two captain chairs, eight side
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Fabric, Parchment Paper

Set of Ten Carrocel Custom D’Barto Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
truly gorgeous, with 2 captain’s chairs and 8 regular chairs completing the set. Perfect for a luxe home
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

John Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By John Widdicomb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
37.5 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches Captains chairs measure: 23 Wide x 19.5 deep x 37.5 high
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of (6) Koefoeds Hornslet Eva Rosewood Danish Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Chattanooga, TN
testament to Scandinavian innovation. The captain chair measures 21" W x 21" D x 38" H
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

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. As
Category

Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Dog Bone Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century dog bone dining chairs - Set of 6 The captains chair measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Henredon Mid Century Oak and Brass Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon mid century oak and brass dining chairs - Set of 8 The captains' chair measures: 22
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Period George II Walnut Arm or Desk Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Rare Period Walnut Captain's Chair of the George II Period . Ball and claw shell feet
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Danish Lounge or Armchairs with Teak legs and Armrests, 1950 s.
By Madsen Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
a seat height of 18 inches and can easily be used as a great pair of captain's chairs to anchor
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Lane Rhythm Mid-Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 7
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
wide x 19 deep x 41.25 high, with a seat height of 18.75 inches The captains chair measures: 22.25
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Niels Moller Teak Dining Chairs for J.L Moller Models 71 and 55
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
beautiful in person. Captain Chair: Height: 31in. (78.4cm) Width: 21.25 in. (54cm) Depth: 21in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Ten Burl + Cane Parsons Dining Chairs, Rare Widdicomb Set of 10 Organic Modern
By John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
1950s. This set is unique on the market. It includes eight (8) side chairs and two (2) arm or captains
Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Burl

Brazilian Rosewood Set of 8 Model 57 + 77 Moller Dining Chairs Original Seats
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Kensington, MD
large set of 8 with the 2 arm / captain chairs - Minimalist backrests features a narrow rectangle with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Rosewood

Set of 8 Danish Modern Erik Buch Dining Chairs
By Erik Buch
Located in San Antonio, TX
1960s. (2) captain chairs; chairs are in overall good condition. Dimensions: 20"x18"x32"x18"seat height
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
: 20 wide x 24 deep x 34.25 inches high, with a seat height of 20 inches The captains' chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair measures: 19.5 wide
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb mid century dining chairs - Set of 10 The captains' chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFiELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored circa 1830 William IV Captains chair with period Porcelain castors Please note the
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Gio Ponti for Singer and Sons Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Set of 12
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer Sons
Located in Franklin Park, IL
: 19 wide x 23 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 20 inches. Each captains chair measures: 21.25
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Chesterfield Fully Buttoned Oxblood Leather Captains Directors Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Captains or Directors armchair A good looking well made and decorative captains chair, it has a light
Category

20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Cats Eye Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 12
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
captain chair measures 22.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 45 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Six (6) Model 75 Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in San Antonio, TX
Møbelfabrik made of teak with newly corded seats. Two armchairs or captain chairs. Dimensions: 21.5"x18"x30
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Papercord

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Charleston, WV
and 22" deep. Captains chairs are 23.5" deep. All seat heights 17.5" side chairs are slightly wider
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1960s Dorothy Draper for Henredon Regency Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Hartville, OH
pinstripe detail and gold fluted front legs. 2 captains chairs and 8 side. Original fabric and labels
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

Antique Set of 8 Carved Baroque Oak Dining Chairs with Carved Shield and Knight
Located in Round Top, TX
This regal set of oak dining chairs comes with 6 side chairs and 2 taller "captain" chairs. The oak
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Eva Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in South Bend, IN
condition. The captain chair measures 21" W x 21" D x 38" H. Seat height on all chairs is 18.0". The
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

A set of 6 Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Schou Andersen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Charleston, SC
Captains chairs. Beautiful bentwood rail-back style with an arch chair-back. Ergonomic design with the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of 12 Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Johannes Andersen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
(44.45cm). Seat width: 16.25 (41.28cm). Seat depth: 17 (43.18cm). Captains chairs (two): H: 37.5
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut and Cane Armchairs, Pair
By Barney Flagg
Located in South Bend, IN
highly desirable pair of club chairs or dining captain chairs. The chairs measure 21.25" W x 24" D x
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Vintage English Hand Made Leather Beige Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage leather 'Captains chair' in a beautiful beige colour, hand-made in England with
Category

1990s English Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1960s Set of 4 Heywood Wakefield Dog bone Dining Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The captains chair measures: 25.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches and an
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Birch

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik
By Moreddi 1, Randers Møbelfabrik, Harry Østergaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on a strong teak framework. The two captain chairs have parabolic armrests that angle sharply upward
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage English Leather Captains Desk Swivel Chair Tan 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage leather 'Captains chair' in a beautiful tan colour, hand-made in England with
Category

1990s English Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Karl-Erik Ekselius Leather Oak Swedish Dining Chairs for JO Carlsson, 1960 s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
captains chairs. They are in excellent condition showing patina and minimal wear consistent with age. All
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

White Furniture Walnut High Back Cane Dining Chairs with New Nubby Green Fabric
Located in Chattanooga, TN
includes two captain's chairs with arms and four arm-less side chairs. Arched high backs with sleek
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Antique Bow-Back Armchair, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Liberty-Esque, Walnut
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1910. An appealing country kitchen, bow back armchair
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Dining Chair, Set of Seven
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
high-quality blue cotton fabric. The set includes seven captain's chairs. North America, circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Ladderback Dining Chairs Vintage Mid-Century Modern Set of Four
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Topeka, KS
. Or combine them with a spectacular pair of captain’s chairs for a set of six. Just make this set of
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Rosewood

Set of Eight Danish Rosewood and Leather Dining Chairs by Sorø Stolefabrik
By Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive set of eight ladder-back dining chairs (six side, two captain) in rosewood attributed to
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Joe Quinn 1927 Oak Captain s Armchair
Located in New Windsor, NY
This is not your typical solid oak spindle back oak captain's chair, but one that has been hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 412 + Cab 413 - 12 Black Leather Dining Chairs, 1980
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Bellini for Cassina is up for sale. It consist of a set of 2 captain chairs with arm-rests and 10 standard
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 412, 413 Set of Ten 9 Red Leather Dining Chairs
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
leather. Consisting of 3x captain chairs cab 413 and 6x cab 412. When first produced in 1977, the CAB was
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Captain s Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
Captain's oak Swivel Desk Chair. For sale a late 20th century beautiful mahogany revolving tub back
Category

Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dallas, TX
dining chairs and 2 Carvers/Captain’s chairs. Gorgeously upholstered in a gold and scarlet silk damask
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mario Bellini Cab 413 Set of 6 Black Leather Dining Chairs, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 6 original 1980s cab 413 captains chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina We actually have up
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Dining Armchairs by Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Moreddi 1, Harry Østergaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
two captain chairs have parabolic armrests that angle sharply upward, matching the dramatic swoop of
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Dining Armchairs by Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Moreddi 1, Harry Østergaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
two captain chairs have parabolic armrests that angle sharply upward, matching the dramatic swoop of
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Spanish Colonial Revival Leather and Oak Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
style. 2 Captain Chairs: 22"D x 24.5"W x 38.5"H - 16"H seat 4 Dining Seats: 19.5"D x 19.5"W x 37.5"H
Category

Early 20th Century European Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, 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
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut-Framed Captain s Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut-framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in black leather which
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Swivel Chairs

Mid Century Wrought Iron Patio Garden Dining Chair Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
four side chairs and two captain chairs that are 26.25 inches wide with the arms.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Baker Furniture Solid Cherry Wood Regency Arm Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA
Category

Vintage 1980s American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

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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, 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
    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.