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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

Vintage Solid Wood High Back Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs - set of 6
Located in Esperance, NY
Beautiful set of solid wood faux bamboo dining chairs, crafted with excellent quality Captain
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Vintage Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
upholstered seats. There are 2 Captain chairs and 4 side chairs. The chairs are made of walnut.
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dining Room Chairs. Circa 1960s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami, FL
captain chair. Good solid condition with age appropriate wear. The upholstery is also in good vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb Authentic Furniture Products Sweden Captains Arm Chair Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An "Authentic Furniture Products" captain's chair made in Sweden and designed by Paul McCobb
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Set 6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960. 2 captain chairs and 4 side
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of (8) Koefoeds Hornslet Eva Rosewood Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of (8) Koefoeds Hornslet Eva Rosewood Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed Captain chairs
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

1960s Mid-Century Modern Danish Set 6 Chairs in Teak Model Eva by Niels Kofoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Hornslet. This set includes two captain’s chairs and four side chairs. Striking high-back chairs with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of English Mahogany Captains Smokers Bow Armchairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding pair of mahogany Captains chairs or smokers bow armchairs with wide open arms. Each
Category

Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rosewood Chairs by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler, set of 4
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Las Vegas, NV
captain chairs and 2 sides. circa 1960s. Sold as a set of 4.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Lambing Chair, Great Color and Patination Nice Accent Piece
Located in Buchanan, MI
An 18th century lambing chair, great color and patination, nice accent piece or captains chair
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Richard McCarthy Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs, Set of 6
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Esperance, NY
captain chair is 25” Seat height: 18.5”.
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set 6 Paul Frankl Style Mid Century Dining Chairs 2 Arm + 4 Side with New Fabric
By Paul Frankl
Located in Troy, MI
. This set includes four side chairs and two captain chairs. Side chairs have a distinct split back and
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul Frankl Set of 6 Oak X- Back Dining chairs 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
includes 2 captain’s chairs and 4 side chairs.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Oak

"Fuzzy Captain" Reclaimed Oak and Steel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fuzzy Captain is a variation on Evan's faithful captains chair design. It combines bigger and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Dining Chairs with 1 Captain, Set of 5
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury dining chairs with 1 captain - set of 5 Each armless chair measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Dining Chair, Set of Four
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
high quality blue cotton fabric. The set includes four captain's chairs.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Harvey Probber Mid Century Ebonized Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Harvey Probber
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a fantastic set of four mid-century Harvey Probber chairs, featuring two captain chairs and
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OXBLOOD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
handmade in England circa 1880 Oxblood leather Chesterfield captains chair with period oak base that
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Bow Chair, Smokers Captains English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smoker's' or 'Captain's' chair. An
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker s Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950 s Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs in Brunschwig Fils
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Southampton, NJ
woven Chinoiserie fabric. Circa 1950's in excellent vintage condition; ready for use. Captain Chair
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Arne Vodder Dining Chairs in Teak
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G Plan Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements (side chairs): 19? wide x 18? deep x 31.5? tall Captains Chairs: 22? wide x 19? deep x 31.5? tall
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Ejner Larsen Aksel Bender Madsen Teak Side Dining Chairs for Willy Beck, 1950
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Chicago, IL
restored and new leather. Captain chairs are in separate listing. Measures 30.5” talll 19.75” wide 20
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet
By Thonet, Walter Gropius
Located in Lafayette, IN
features (2) "captains chairs" with arms and (4) of the even-more-rare arm-less chairs. Chairs feature
Category

Vintage 1940s American Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

1940s Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Dining Chair, Set of Seven
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
upholstered in high-quality blue cotton fabric. The set includes seven captain's chairs. Arm Height 27"H Seat
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Paisley Ebonized Chairs, Set of Three
Located in Weehawken, NJ
showstoppers and would be perfect as captain chairs on either end of a dining table mixed with chairs you
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Harvey Probber Style Dining Chairs 4 Side 2 Arm
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
side chairs, and two arm, or captains, chairs. Dimensions in listing are for Arm chairs, email for more
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Fittings Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs. One captain and five side
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Unique Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. This captain chair style piece has angled back legs and thick padded seating covered in white vinyl
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Kindel Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Arm Chairs, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Kindel
Category

Vintage 1980s American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Henkel Harris Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chairs, Pair
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous 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

Baker Furniture English Regency Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six English Regency or Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By
Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture English Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four English Regency or Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By
Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Hollywood Regency or George lll Walnut Chairs in Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comfortable - a compliment to any room - bedroom, living room or formal dining room captain chairs. Truly a
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

8 Monteverdi Young Dining Chairs by Maurice Bailey, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Monrovia, CA
Upholstery, Original Mahogany With Vintage Monteverdi Young Labels. 2 Captain Chairs and 6 Side Dining Chairs
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 6 Regency Style Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
table available. Captain chairs size 34.5h x 23w x 20d Seat height 18 Arm height 28 Reupholstery
Category

20th Century American Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Danish teak armchair "Captain´s chair" by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Kiel, SH
The Armchair Captain's Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, crafted in teak and leather in 1958, is a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Queen Anne style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Century
Category

Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs, Pair
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs or dining captain chairs By Leon Rosen
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Classic Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs by Bethlehem Furniture
By John Widdicomb, Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
, set retains 2 arm (captains) chairs 21" wide. And 4 side chairs, retain original gold leather seat and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Niels Koefoed Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Wayne, NJ
captains chair measures: 21 wide x 19 deep x 38.25 high, with a seat height of 18.25 inches
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Painted Pair of Italian Louis XVI Neoclassical Chair
Located in Newfoundland, PA
37 in H 23 in D 18.25 in wide, Seat height 18.5 in. We have a pair of captain chairs on our
Category

Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Boho Chic High Back Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
chair is masterfully crafted with a unique high-back design, featuring armrests on the captains' chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Baker Furniture Stately Homes Gerogian Carved Burled Walnut Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs From the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Burl

Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900 s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning oak English "Captain Chair", fabricated around 1900. This swivel chair is made of solid
Category

Antique 1890s British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Set of Ten Rosewood Eva Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in San Jose, CA
chairs and two captain armchairs. The seats have been newly reupholstered in black vinyl. Price is for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Karges
Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer

Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, complete with a stately captain’s chair for added presence and comfort at the head of the table. This
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set Six Louis XVI Brass Mounted Carved French Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
and two captain chairs. Measures 20.5" in width, 21" in depth and stands 42" tall. Seat height is 19
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
chairs measuring 18.5" in width, 18.5" in depth and standing 33.5" in height. One captain chair measuring
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Mahogany

FINE 1950 S BURGUNDY CHESTERFIELD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL DESK CHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Leather Captain's Swivel Desk Chair. Exuding mid-century sophistication and timeless comfort
Category

20th Century British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Maple and Cane Dining Chair’s - Set of 6
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Esperance, NY
others show minor marks, scratches, and some light finish loss. Additionally, the captain’s chairs are
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Chair Set of 4 by A.H. Mcintosh UK Import
Located in Seattle, WA
. Dimensions. 20W 18D 36H Seat Height 17.5 Captains Chair Arm Height 26.25
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Ikat Regency Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of handsome armchairs upholstered in an chevron ikat patterned fabric. Perfect as captain
Category

20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Ikat Regency Armchairs
Pair of Ikat Regency Armchairs
$850 Sale Price
64% Off
Norman Cherner Plycraft Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Buffalo, NY
includes ONE arm (captains) chair measuring... Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 22 in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood

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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.