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Vintage Modern Herman Miller Slat Back Armchairs Burnt Orange Brushed Chenille
By Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
room. We can just see them flanking the fireplace in the study or as captain’s chairs at your dining
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Danish Modern Armchairs – Niels Otto Møller Model 57, Teak, a Pair
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Delray Beach, FL
well as refined dining captains, desk or library chairs, or as sculptural accent seating in a living
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Armchairs By Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
captain dining chairs. The arm height is 25 inches.
Jens Risom is a Danish-American designer who played
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Paul McCobb Captain
s Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Seattle, WA
Paul McCobb, one of America's foremost Mid Century Modern designers, created this captains chair of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Maple
Captain’s Chair by George Nakashima, 1970
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Captain’s chair by George Nakashima, 1970. American black walnut.
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Walnut
set of 8 windsor captain
s chairs
Located in New York, NY
rare set of 8 windsor captain's chairs in old painted finish.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,800 / set
Victorian Bow-Back Elbow Captain
s Chair, Late 1800
Located in Notting Hill, GB
Late 1800, Victorian bow-back elbow Captain's chair made with turned spindles and a beautiful
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of 6 English Captain
s Chairs, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 6 English captain's chairs, circa 1860, mix of elm and oak, wonderfully turned legs and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
$12,250 / set
Minimalist Modern Wire Side Chair, The Captain Chair by Bend Goods in Black
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods Wire Furniture
A Bend Goods original design, the captain chair is truly one of a kind
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Iron
Minimalist Modern Wire Side Chair, the Captain Chair by Bend Goods in White
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods wire furniture
A Bend Goods original design, the Captain chair is truly one of a kind
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Iron
Set of Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain
s Chairs with Labels
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century a wonderful set of FIVE Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double stretchers. This chair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ash
Jean Gillon Captain
s Chair and Ottomane
By Jean Gillon
Located in Hamburg, DE
Designed by Jean Gillon 1962 and produced by Wood Art Brasil.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Fjoon Captain
s Chair/Occasional Chair Leather/Walnut by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
aspects of fjoon.
With the fjoon captain's chair we wanted to add robust curvature with an arm that
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Black Leather Captain
s Chair or Desk Chair
Located in Alicante, ES
A quality desk chair with studded back rest and cushion in black leather. Original canework seat
Category
20th Century Chairs
Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain
s Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century a wonderful set of five Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm
Located in Accrington, GB
A rare chair dating to the early part of the 20th century. We think the chair was a teachers chair
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Country Chairs
Materials
Elm
Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Captains Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double stretchers. This chair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Ash
Mid Century Modern Chrome Captains Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1950's mid century modern chrome arm chair upholstered with an orange and white chevron
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Captain seat
Located in Ramatuelle, PACA
Amazing Captain's chair with original patina. Wonderful aged wood.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
$4,500
Very Large, Comfortable Set of Six Leather Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This set consists of four side chairs and two captain arm chairs. The captain chairs are newly
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Milo Baughman Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Nashville, TN
Four dining chairs and two captain's chairs by Milo Baughman for Directional.
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,200 / set
Mid Century Danish Modern Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model 49
By Erik Buch
Located in San Marcos, CA
. These are the captains chairs. If your'e looking for a set I have 2 more of the captains chairs and 2
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Durango Dining Chair
By Ernest Thompson
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Beautiful set of 4 Durango Dining Chairs. Made in Fruitwood and chip carved.
Matching Captain
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$3,980 / set
Dyrlund Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Dyrlund
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A very fine and well-made set of six rosewood dining chairs by Dyrlund. Set includes two captain
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
$3,495 / set
Harvey Probber Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Canaan, CT
A nice pair of Harvey Probber dining chairs.
An additional pair of captain chairs are available as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$550 / item
8 Vintage Danish Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs "Garmin" by Nils Jonsson
By Nils Jonsson
Located in San Marcos, CA
6 side chairs and 2 captain chairs, features a vibrant wood grain on each of the solid rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Six Greek Key Turquoise Leather Ebonized Far East Baker Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
attributed to Michael Taylor. The captains chairs have a greek key pattern and the four side chairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
6 Chrome Chippendale dining chairs by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Canaan, CT
a really great set of 6 chippendale style chrome dining chairs. A true 1970's design. 2 captain
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather Captains Tub Chair Swivel Office Desk Seat
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
modelled on the famous Captains chair which of course get\'s the name from the fact that this design was
Category
1990s Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Teak Dining Chairs by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
captains chairs and four side chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Four Einar Larsen
Bender Madsen Leather Dining Room Chairs
By Willy Beck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
master cabinetmaker Willy Beck. I also have the two leather armchairs or captain’s chairs available and
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table with Six Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
designed matching chairs. Has one captain chair and five regular. A masterful blend of style and comfort
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
$3,795 / set
Set of six Mission Dining Room Chairs by J.M. Young
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
side chairs and one Captain's chair.Five vertical slats connects to slightly arched top rails. A
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Børge Mogensen Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
, Denmark, Designed: 1944. This set of six so called 'Captain chairs' have a spindle back and armrests
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,557 / set
Set of Six Argentine Art Moderne Dining Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Richmond, VA
Set of six Argentine art moderne dining chairs, circa 1940.
Two captains chairs and four side
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Erik Buch-Model 49/50
By Erik Buch
Located in San Marcos, CA
and foam. This set comes with 2 captains chairs and 2 regular chairs. Set is in great vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set Rosewood Niels Moller Model 62 / 78 Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The matching chairs are two Model 62 (arm / captains chairs) and four Model 78 (armless chairs). They
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Stunning Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Dining Chairs
By Oscar Niemeyer, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Dallas, TX
collectible designed by the legendary Oscar Niemeyer, 1960s. The set features two captain’s chair and four
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Ten Selrite Dining Chairs
By Selrite
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic captain’s chair. The seats are generously padded and upholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
$17,950 / set
American Yacht Captain
s swivel Chair
By Crocker Chair Company
Located in Summerland, CA
A finely-carved Yacht armchair in its original caning. The chair adjusts and swivels. Manufactured
Category
Early 20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Fjoon Captain
s Dining Chair/Occasional Chair White Ash by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
aspects of fjoon.
With the fjoon captain's chair we wanted to add robust curvature with an arm that
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs Model VS231 by Vamdrup Stolefabrik
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Bucharest, RO
two captain chairs and four side chairs.
Measures: W 55, D 55, H 81 cm, seat H 45 cm
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Melchiorre Bega Mahogany Dining Set, 10 Chairs, Table with Three Leaves, Italy
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Canaan, CT
finish to the wood was needed.
Two captain chairs and eight side chairs.
This set is solid as it was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
1960s Wood, Leather Cushion Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Sergio Rodrigues, wood art, Jean Gillon
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Captain´s chair, wood, leather, lounge chair with ottoman by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960.
Attached
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Durango Captain Dining Chair
By Ernest Thompson
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Beautiful Durango Captain Dining Chairs. Make in fruitwood with chip carving.
Matching side chairs
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$2,600 / set
Pair of Oak and Leather Library Captains Desk Chairs
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1880.
These desk chairs have been recently releathered and are offered in showroom
Category
Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Chairs
Pair of Widdicomb Armchairs Designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
captain's chairs for a dining suite, but would also work well as side or pull-up chairs. Reupholstered in a
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Silk
Richard McCarthy for Selrite Captain Dining Chairs With Arms Set of 6
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs designed by Richard McCarthy for Selrite. These Circa 1950s chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th Century Antique Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Clitheroe, GB
antique carver arm chair / captains chair dates from ca. 1860 and is in constructed in a beautifully
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in Durable Captain Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
Iconic French vintage lounge chair, beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in Durable Captain Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Peak Captain" fabric.
Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Corner Seat in Durable Captain Fabric DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
and very durable "Peak Captain" fabric
Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Pouf in Stain Free Captain Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
very durable "Peak Captain" fabric.
Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France and
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO 3-Seat in Stain Free Captain Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Peak Captain" fabric.
Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
PERIOD SWEDISH ROCOCO(5) CHAIRS(RARE)
Located in Washington Depot, CT
the captain or husband's chair.
Lite weight and very sturdy.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Chairs
Materials
Wood
$14,000 / set
Chesterfield Swivel Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This Chesterfield captain's swivel chair is perfect as an office chair to fit behind a nice desk
Category
Early 2000s English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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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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