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Antique Wooden Captain’s Chair Denmark
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
English design. The chair features turned baluster spindles, a curved backrest, and an H-stretcher support
Category

Antique 1880s Danish Folk Art Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD DARK AGED GREY LEATHER DIRECTORS SWIFEL CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Leather Directors Swivel Captain's Chair A striking embodiment of timeless elegance and classic design
Category

20th Century British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair by Erik Buck. New edition
By Erik Buch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair by Erik Buck. New edition The name gives it away. With its
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800 SHIPS CAPTAiNS CHAIR WITH ROYAL CROWN AND ANCHOR CARVED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, circa 1800 hand carved Mahogany ships captains chair depicting a Royal Crown and Anchor to the backrest
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1980s Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Captain Chairs by Benny Linden Design.
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1980s Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Captain Chairs by Benny Linden Design. Feature a
Category

Vintage 1980s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of Four Captain Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful set of four American black Walnut 'Captain" chairs handcrafted by George Nakashima in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair, cane, by Erik Buck. New edition
By Erik Buch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern SJ.67 Captain chair, cane, by Erik Buck. New edition The name gives it away
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

SCOTTISH ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HARDWOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable Antique Victorian Scottish Mahogany captains chair with green leather back rest and original
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass revolving captains chair which has been fully restored with hand dyed brown
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Pair of Walnut Captain Chair by Wharton Esherick
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Atlanta, GA
woodworker Wharton Esherick (1887-1970), the pair of "Captain's Chairs" manifests the beauty of a minimalism
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Country House Captain s Chair, English Elm, Smoker s Bow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, elm smoker's bow or elbow seat
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Pair Early 20th C Mahogany Captains Chairs with Brown Leather
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this pair of mahogany and leather captain’s chairs date from the early 1900s
Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Brass

American Painted Windsor Captain s Chair, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton Windsor fancy chair in original oxide red painted finish with accent bands of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid Century Modern Sibast Møbler No 8 Style Teak Captain Chairs - Pair
By Sibast
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Helge Sibast & George Tanier for Sibast Møbler No 8 Style Teak Captain Chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Antique Captain s Chair, English Beech, Home Office, Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's chair. An English, solid beech office desk or elbow seat, dating to
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech

ANTIQUE RESTORED OXBLOOD CHESTERFIELD LEATHER CAPTAiNS CHAIR FROM THE HIBERNIAN
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Antique Victorian Irish Chesterfield captains chair with bobbin turned frame purchased from The
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1960s Erik Buch Set of Two Fully restored Captains Chair, Custom Upholstery
By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Erik Buch Set of Two Fully restored Captains Chair, Custom Upholstery The well designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique armchair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains', chair
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Pulborough, GB
solid elm bow back smokers captain's chair is truly stunning, with a gorgeous patina that radiates
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

GEORGE SMITH BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather George Smith RRP £7,034 Chesterfield tufted captains office chair Please note the
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Popular Restored Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather captains chair This piece was fully restored around a year ago, it had the old colour
Category

Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Very Rare Set of Six Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Walnut Eton College captains chairs each one carved with EC in the back rest A substantial find, I
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1960s Pair of Erik Buch Model 67 Captains Chair in Teak - Custom Reupholstery
By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Fully restored 1960s Erik Buch model 67 "Captains Chair" in teak including custom reupholstery
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Earl Hand Crafted Walnut Custom Upholstered Moresby Captain Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Handmade Walnut KUNAI Captain Chair with Black Leather Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood constructed dining chair available in any American domestic hardwoods specifically
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak

Antique c.1900 Mahogany and Leather Swivel Captain’s Chair – Quality Desk Chair
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1900 Mahogany and Leather Swivel Captain’s Chair – Quality Desk Chair A very rare
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Smoker s Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain s Chair, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique smoker's bow. An English, ash and elm elbow or captain's chair, dating to the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Earl Hand Crafted White Oak, Black Leather Moresby Captain Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Captains armchair with
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
chair.! Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 24 W ; 24 D ; 30 H
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Restored Pair of Custom Teak and Cane Captains Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
available. A fabulous restored pair of cane back Captain's lounge chairs, circa 1990. Beautiful expertly
Category

1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level. This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Chairs

Materials

Leather

Handsome English Yew Wood Captain s Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
The incurved backrest above a pierced vasi-form splat; above a serpentine seat all raised on turned legs joined by a turned stretcher.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Yew

FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINs CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Captains armchair with
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

PAIR OXBLOOD BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFiELD COURT CAPTAINS CHAIRS PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
comfortable pair of captains court chairs, they have Chesterfield tufting to the back rests and upholstered
Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

LOVELY RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield Tufted captain's or directors armchair Please note the
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored, hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Cornelius V Smith, Walnut & Satinwood captain's or
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

Very Rare Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC to the Back
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
College captain’s chair with carved with EC in the back rest. A substantial find, I have never seen
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Victorian Claw & Ball feet, Chesterfield tufted office chair with a unique inscription inside the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair in Hand Dyed Aqua Marine Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and Lapada dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level. This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chesterfield Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

4 Antique American Oak Barrel Back Saloon Pub Tavern Caboose Captains Chairs Set
Located in Dayton, OH
The Caboose Chair was first designed for the Union Pacific Railroad and was put into every caboose
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Chairs

Materials

Oak

Henkel Harris Style Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style dining chairs In the manner of Henkel Harris USA
Category

Vintage 1970s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set 4 Richard McCarthy for Selrite Oak Iron Upholstered Captains Chairs, 1950s
By Richard McCarthy, Selrite
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic set of four Richard McCarthy wrought iron and oak dining armchairs. Featuring sturdy and balanced brown enameled solid wrought Iron reinforced framework, ergonomic curved oak...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

RESTORED MID CENTURY DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE SWIVEL CAPTAiNS CHAIR BROWN LEATHER
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1970's De Sede DS35 Executive swivel office chair in hand dyed aged brown
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain s Chair
Located in London, GB
A handsome example of a Victorian bow-back armchair - often referred to as a ‘Captain’s’ or
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Forest Green Charles Dudouyt Captain Chair, France 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak armchair with stacking detail in original patina and upholstery.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Ash and Elm Captain s Chair, English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super piece of country furniture. Very honest piece. Totally original patina No re-polishing or restorations Sturdy construction. Free UK shipping.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Ash

Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain s Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms
Category

Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Rustic French Walnut Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
are meticulously handcrafted, showcasing a simple yet elegant style. 2 captain chairs, 4 side
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Enrique Garcel for Jimeco Black Lacquered Dining Chairs, Columbia 1970
By Jimeco ltda, Enrique Garcel
Located in Chicago, IL
. 2 Captain Chairs 4 Side chairs all original. Dining table is separate listing. Captain chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Set 6 Brass Dining Chairs, 1980
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Brass and Vegan Leather Dining Chairs, 1980’s. Style of Milo Baughman. 2 Captain chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century "Captains" Cockfighting Tub Chair Brass Inlaid with Cane Seat
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Early 20th century cane seat cockfighting / tub / captains chair Louis XVI style . Frame appears to
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English Victorian period captains chair or smokers' bow chair crafted from
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Mahogany

Rare Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Erik Wørts in Teak and Leather
By Erik Worts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 6 teak dining chairs by Erik Worts with leather seats and teak frames. Includes 2 captains
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Drexel Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Klismos Regency Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
side chairs and two scroll arm captain chairs Measure 19.5" in width, 21" in depth and 35" in height
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer

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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.