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Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
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 4, L. Hitchcock Stencilled Painted Black Solid Maple Dining Chairs
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
support. Rare to find a set of four armchair/captain chairs. Seat Height = 46cm / 18 inches
Category

Late 20th Century European American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Maple

Set of 4 Paul McCobb Style Dining Chairs by Lane
By Lane Acclaim, Paul McCobb
Located in Delray Beach, FL
. 4 total chairs. One captain chair and 3 side chairs. The chairs have had some work done to them. The
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Niels Otto Møller Teak and Leather Dining Chairs, Models 66 83
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
availability. Price is per chair. We currently have 6 armless chairs in stock and 2 armed captains chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Swedish Baroque Captain s Arm Chair, Hand-Carved with Gold Trim c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-carved Swedish Baroque Captain's chair in black with gold trim and Swedish flag. Arms are
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Chesterfield Vintage Captain s Office Chair in Green Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning original handmade in England hand dyed deep green leather captain's chair, a stunning
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Thomasville Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Thomasville
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Ten Dining Chairs Designed by Richard McCarthy for Selrite
By Selrite, Richard McCarthy
Located in Dallas, TX
understated and streamlined modernization of the Classic captain’s chair. The seats are generously padded and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Armchair
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern armchair or dining captain chair By Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Regency style shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs In the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Gold Gilt Armchairs
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
captain chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous gold gilt carved solid walnut frames, with
Category

Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood

Six Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin, Newly Reupholstered
By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
neutral sage green fabric. There are four side/armless chairs and two captain chairs. The matching
Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Six Set Brutalist Dining Chairs in Solid Carved Oak by Henning Kjærnulf 60 s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
condition. We can reupholster at a very competitive price. We have a matching single captain's chair if
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Late 19th Century Country House Side Chair
Located in Beerse, VAN
Very decorative country house side chair. It's a so-called "Captain's Chair" and probably made at
Category

Antique 1880s Danish Country Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Captain s" Swivel Office Chairs 2
Located in London, GB
Metal and oak 'Officer's' or 'Captain's' chairs. France, early 20th century. Sat on heavy
Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Pierre Cardin Z Dining Chairs by Contemporary Shells Inc. c. 1970 s
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Cardin, for Contemporary Shells Inc. The set consists of four side, and two captains chairs ( arm chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Set 6 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor Circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for Baker Furniture Circa 1960. This set includes two captain chairs and 4 side chairs. This set is in
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Ebony

Set Of Six Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs By Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Model 65" captain’s chairs / armchairs and four “Model 80” side chairs. Both models were designed in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Fabulous Asian Modern Widdicomb Dining Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Velvet
By John Widdicomb, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
captain's chairs: W 24" D 21.5", H 45". Seat height on all chairs is 18"
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Guy Chaddock English Country Rustic Carved Maple Ladder Back Armchairs, Pair
By Guy Chaddock
Located in South Bend, IN
captain chairs By Guy Chaddock & Co. USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid maple frames, with upholstered
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stickley Mission Arts Crafts Cherry Wood Armchairs, Pair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc., Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Spider Back Armchairs, Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
dining captain chairs By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1980s Carved wood frames in distressed cream
Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Fabulous Set 6 Balloon Back Cabriole Leg Dining Chairs Queen Anne style
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous set of 6 balloon back cabriole leg dining chairs. Not sure who made these but they are
Category

Vintage 1960s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Cream Lacquered Walnut and Cane Back Armchairs
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs Attributed to
Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer

Adrian Pearsall 916 CC Mid Century Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Adrian Pearsall 916 CC Captain's Chair for Craft Associates.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Patinated Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ever seen. Perfectly suited for any room, or to be captains chairs at the right table! The patination
Category

Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Greek Key Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Greek Key Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each side chair and captains
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
or Captain’s Chair A good original English Elm Windsor Carver Chair, all in very good original
Category

Antique 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

12 Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Leather Dining Chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Port Jervis, NY
reupholstered in high quality brown Faux Leather. 10 side chairs and 2 captains chairs with arms. All in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Schou Andersen, Newly Upholstered
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Charleston, SC
Captains chairs. Newly upholstered in a performance blue velvet. Beautiful bentwood rail-back style with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

A Swivelling Elm Office Chair or Desk Chair
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

Set of Six Koefoeds Hornslet Teak Dining Chairs Midcentury Danish
By Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Pemberton, NJ
midcentury dining room. This set includes two captains chairs-38" T x 22" W x 17" D and four side chairs 38
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Six Henredon French Country Oak Dining Chairs w/ Caned Seats and Spindle Backs
By Henredon
Located in West Chester, PA
** Captains Chair measuring: 22.625” wide 44.5” tall 25” deep 16.75” seat height without cushion 18.75” seat
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Captain’s or Executive Swivel Chair. We are of the opinion that it was made in America by a top maker
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

Directional Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
x 44.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each captains chair measures: 22 wide x 19.25 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
wide x 22.5 deep x 33.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measures: 23.75 wide
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
, Windsor Chairs or Captain’s Chairs A very rare original set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver
Category

Antique 1850s Early Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Franklin Park, IL
wide x 21 deep x 29.75 high, with a seat height of 17.25 inches Each captains chair measures: 21 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
wide x 18.5 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measures: 22.75 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Dunbar Mid Century Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
20.5 deep x 43.5 high, with an approximate seat height of 21.5 inches Each captains chair measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Restoration Period Engraved Leather Desk Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine French Restoration period barrel-back desk chair (or captain's chair), with dramatically
Category

Antique 19th Century French Restauration Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

English Arts Crafts Mission Chair circa 1890 Tree of Life Edwin Ridgeway
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mission, captains chair or hall bench. With carved sunflowers or daisy's under the arms, with a tree of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Mission Chairs

Materials

Oak

Tomlinson Mid-Century Walnut and Burlwood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
: 20.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 43 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measures: 22.25
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Burl

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Franklin Park, IL
20 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Each captains chair measures: 22 wide x 21
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set Of Six Upholstered Chrome Milo Baughman Style Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
geometric chrome frames. The set includes two taller captain's chairs at 39 inches height and four lower
Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
x 19 deep x 38.25 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains chair measures: 21 wide x 19
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
: 19.75 wide x 20 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Each captains chair measures: 22.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Adrian Pearsall 950-C Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
wide x 24 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches Each captains chair measures: 24.25 wide
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Franklin Park, IL
: 20.25 wide x 19 deep x 30.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each captains chair measures: 21.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Amsterdam School Oak and Rush Arm Chairs
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
both comfort and visual texture. Traditional captain's chair styling makes them versatile additions
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Corner Chairs

Materials

Rush, Mahogany, Oak

Lane Tuxedo Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
20.5 deep x 33.5 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains chair measures: 24.25 wide x 21
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Thonet Side Chairs Scalloped and Ribbed Open Back and Bronze Nail Heads
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to the formal living room, Den. bedroom or guest room - or as captains chairs in the dining room
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Teak and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
wide x 15.5 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains chair measures: 23.25
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Lane Midcentury Burlwood and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
x 19 deep x 44.25 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains chair measures: 21 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Burl

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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 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.
  • 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.