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Hot Pink and Chrome Dining Chairs American of Martinsville, Mid-Century Modern
By American of Martinsville, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
side chairs and one armed captain’s chair. You can’t go wrong with these fabulously wonderful mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very comfortable antique Victorian style desk chair. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1960s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Original 1970s Bernd Munzebrock for Walter Knoll Brown Leather Office Chair
By Bernd Münzebrock, Walter Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
executive office captains chair
A really rare find and in excellent condition. The base is an absolute
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
George Smith Brown Leather
Hardwood Desk Office Bridge Games Armchair or Chair
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
desk or captains chair
George Smith make some of the finest seating in England today, they are the
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Beautiful Cushioned Chesterfield Captain Leather Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delighted to offer for sell this stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Captain Leather Chair.
This
Category
Late 20th Century British British Colonial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Victorian style leather captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique leather swivel captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique leather swivel captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique leather swivel captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Style Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Circa 1960 Møller Model 55 Teak and Papercord Armchairs - a Pair
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Charleston, SC
For your consideration we have the iconic set of 2 Niels Møller Captain's Chairs in teak with the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Mahogany Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped wraparound back, above burgundy leather upholstered seat
Category
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Stunning Restored Hand Dyed Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Directors Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield barrel back whisky brown leather directors captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Mahogany
Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian style captains desk chair in mahogany & upholstered in leather, dating to circa
Category
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
John Van Koert For Drexel K60 Dining Chairs in Scalamandre Vinyl
By Karl Johan, Drexel, Henredon, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Drexel Profile walnut and pecan K60 Arm Chairs and Side Chairs, circa 1950s. Built like tanks
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Mahogany framed captains office chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in brown leather
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Office Chairs and...
Mahogany Framed Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in green leather
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Set of 8, Midcentury Danish Modern by Arne Wahl Iversen Dining Chairs in Teak
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Diego, CA
collection, comprising eight chairs in total, includes six side chairs and two distinguished arm captain
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Mid Century Thonet Bent Plywood Armchairs by Joe Atkinson, Set of Seven
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. In the set there is 5 with bentwood seats and 2 captains chairs with off white padded vinyl seats.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Desk Chair, Victorian Captain
s Armchair, Oak, Windsor, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk chair, a rotating and reclining Victorian captain's armchair in oak. A
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped wraparound back, above burgundy leather
Category
Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
A mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped back, above the brown leather upholstered seat, raised
Category
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Young Manufacturing Set of Six Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs c. 1960s
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Denville, NJ
captain chairs and four armless chairs, providing both style and versatility to your dining arrangement
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Throne Captains Red Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Throne Captains Red Arm Chair. Item features red
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Antique Victorian Oak Swivel Ships / Captains Cockpit Desk Chair 19th C
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique 19th century Victorian oak swivel ships, captains cockpit desk chair
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair Of Antique Smoker
s Bow Chairs, English Beech Captain
s Armchair, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique smoker's bow chairs. An English, beech and elm captain's armchair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Beech
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk ...
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
Category
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Queen Anne Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne mahogany armchairs. Perfect for dining captain chairs or club chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped butted back and upholstered seat in brown
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and 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
Category
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Edwardian, oak and leather office desk or Captain
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Edwardian, oak and leather office desk or Captain
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Dining Captain Side Chairs by Swaim
By Swaim
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of captain dining side chairs by Swaim. Straited light lemon lime upholstery. Espresso
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$1,800 / set
Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen Solid Brazilian Rosewood Scandinavian Armchairs
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of solid rosewood captain's chairs designed by Ole Wanscher, one of the leading figures in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Antique Mahogany and Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian style mahogany captains desk chair upholstered in the original deep buttoned
Category
Vintage 1950s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 2 Captain and 8 Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very comfortable chairs.
This set is a reproduction of french 50s chairs.
The listed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Large Vintage Napoleon Style Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield buttoned captains office armchair
A very decorative and well made chair. It looks like art
Category
20th Century English Napoleon III Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Victorian Solid Elm Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
An excellent original Victorian period captains desk chair in solid elm. This was made in England
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Elm
Lovely Victorian Fabric Upholstered Chesterfield Occasional Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880 Victorian occasional captains
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
VINTAGE AGED GREEN LEATHER ENGLiSH CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS COURT SWIVEL CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Leather made in England Chesterfield Court chair
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
Category
20th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Fully Stamped 1860 Antique Dutch Colonial Burgermeister Captains Swivel Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
swivel chair with hand carved hairy paw feet retailed through J.J Alan LTD furniture depositories
A
Category
Antique 1860s Danish Dutch Colonial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Set of Two Captain and Four Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of two captain and four dining chairs with their original cream lacquer finish and original
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair. Made from Beech and Elm this wonderful chair has all
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Pair of 1940s Elm Captain carver chairs CC41 Utility Design Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Good quality pair of Captain's or Carver chairs.
Solid Elm seat and back and Beech legs. One
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Windsor Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Brazilian Midcentury Gran Captain Jangada Lounge Chair, Jean Gillon, circa 1960
By Italma, Jean Gillon
Located in Milford, NH
A fabulous Brazilian midcentury gran captain or “Jangada” lounge chair in jacaranda wood with
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
base provides additional stability. Newly upholstered, this pair would be ideal as captain's chairs in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs or dining captain chairs
In the manner
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Armchair Captain English Cherry 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
with black leather (new leather condition). The base of the tripod is cast iron.
This chair is very
Category
Antique 1890s French British Colonial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Green Fully Upholstered Parson Style Captains Lounge Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage green fully upholstered Parsons style captains lounge arm chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A handsome and top quality vintage deep buttoned leather desk chair in the antique Victorian style
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Captains Dining Occasional Chair
By Lawrence Peabody, Nemschoff
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century captains dining occasional chairs
Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Directors Captains Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this Lovely Whisky Brown Hand Dyed Leather Swivel Office Chair
Category
20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
, or dining captain chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous carved solid walnut frames
Category
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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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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