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Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 5 GS Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism With Brass Stud
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Late 19th Century British Industrial Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Iron, Brass

Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism

Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism

H 32.49 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
rocking captains desk chair, made around 1850. Fabulous form with finely turned spindle back, shaped arm
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1850s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Metal

Antique English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850
English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850

English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850

H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 26.38 in
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
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Captain's Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Antique Captain's Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Antique Captain's Desk Chair, English, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Elbow Seat, Victorian

H 29.53 in W 23.82 in D 20.48 in
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the
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1890s English Chesterfield Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair

H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
Victorian Antique Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 15 CHEST Victorian English Antique Brown Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

Victorian Antique Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair
Victorian Antique Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair

Victorian Antique Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair

H 34.26 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Captain Armchair - Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat A wooden chair with a soft
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Early 20th Century European Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat

Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat

H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
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
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Ash

Antique Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow
Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow

Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow

H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 23.62 in
English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's
Located in Savannah, GA
English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's. Chair made by Milwaukee
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Early 1900s Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's
English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's

English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's

H 39.25 in W 23.25 in D 19 in
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
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair

H 33.27 in W 22.64 in D 22.84 in
Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak 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
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair

Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair

H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
EDWARDiAN 1910 BROWN LEATHER & CARVED ENGLISH OAK CAPTAINS OFFICE DESK ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Antique Edwardian circa 1910 hand dyed brown leather office chair with hand carved English oak
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique EDWARDiAN 1910 BROWN LEATHER & CARVED ENGLISH OAK CAPTAINS OFFICE DESK ARMCHAIR
EDWARDiAN 1910 BROWN LEATHER & CARVED ENGLISH OAK CAPTAINS OFFICE DESK ARMCHAIR

EDWARDiAN 1910 BROWN LEATHER & CARVED ENGLISH OAK CAPTAINS OFFICE DESK ARMCHAIR

H 33.86 in W 22.64 in D 23.04 in
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
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1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR

H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Bentwood

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3

H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
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
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE RESTORED OXBLOOD CHESTERFIELD LEATHER CAPTAiNS CHAIR FROM THE HIBERNIAN
ANTIQUE RESTORED OXBLOOD CHESTERFIELD LEATHER CAPTAiNS CHAIR FROM THE HIBERNIAN

ANTIQUE RESTORED OXBLOOD CHESTERFIELD LEATHER CAPTAiNS CHAIR FROM THE HIBERNIAN

H 25.6 in W 26.78 in D 27.96 in
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
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather

Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather

H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 20.28 in
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
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather

SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR

SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR

H 32.09 in W 24.41 in D 28.55 in
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
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19th Century French Restauration Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Restoration Period Engraved Leather Desk Chair
Restoration Period Engraved Leather Desk Chair

Restoration Period Engraved Leather Desk Chair

H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Brown leather directors chair
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1830s English William IV Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR

H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Brass Castors Chesterfield Captain Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair with solid brass English castors. A very good looking well
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19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Brass Castors Chesterfield Captain Armchair
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Brass Castors Chesterfield Captain Armchair

Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Brass Castors Chesterfield Captain Armchair

H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 26.38 in
Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
heritage brown leather seat. This chair is really quite exquisite, it has a tiger oak frame which means
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather
Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather

Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather

H 28.94 in W 22.25 in D 19.69 in
Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of Edwardian desk chairs were made in the early 20th century from very nice quality oak
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs
Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs

Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs

H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in

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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
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1880s Great Britain (UK) Antique Captains Desk Chair

Antique Pair of Oak and Leather Library Captains Desk Chairs
Pair of Oak and Leather Library Captains Desk Chairs

Pair of Oak and Leather Library Captains Desk Chairs

H 34.65 in W 24.81 in D 25.99 in
Oak and Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1835. This William IV desk chair is in showroom condition, it has been
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1830s English Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Oak and Leather Captains Desk Chair
Oak and Leather Captains Desk Chair

Oak and Leather Captains Desk Chair

H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Captain seat
Located in Ramatuelle, PACA
Amazing Captain's chair with original patina. Wonderful aged wood.
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19th Century French Antique Captains Desk Chair

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Iron

Captain seat

Captain seat

H 40.95 in Dm 17.72 in
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
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

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Elm

Antique Victorian Solid Elm Captains Desk Chair
Antique Victorian Solid Elm Captains Desk Chair

Antique Victorian Solid Elm Captains Desk Chair

H 32 in W 27 in D 22 in
Antique Leather Captains Desk Chair / Armchair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very comfortable antique captains desk chair in leather. This was made in England, it
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Captains Desk Chair / Armchair
Antique Leather Captains Desk Chair / Armchair

Antique Leather Captains Desk Chair / Armchair

H 35 in W 26 in D 26 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and comfortable antique Victorian desk chair in solid mahogany. This dates from around the
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1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Captains Desk Chair
Antique Victorian Mahogany Captains Desk Chair

Antique Victorian Mahogany Captains Desk Chair

H 31 in W 21 in D 20 in
Original Early Antique Victorian Mahogany Brown Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather upholstery captain’s office chair. A very good looking well-made and decorative office, library
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Original Early Antique Victorian Mahogany Brown Leather Captains Desk Chair
Original Early Antique Victorian Mahogany Brown Leather Captains Desk Chair

Original Early Antique Victorian Mahogany Brown Leather Captains Desk Chair

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Antique Golden Oak Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very comfortable antique Edwardian solid oak desk chair. This was made in England
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Golden Oak Captains Desk Chair
Antique Golden Oak Captains Desk Chair

Antique Golden Oak Captains Desk Chair

H 32 in W 25 in D 22 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Upholstered Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
appearance of a navel captains desk chair & has quite slim proportions. It did have an original leather seat
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Upholstered Swivel Desk Chair
Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Upholstered Swivel Desk Chair

Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Upholstered Swivel Desk Chair

H 33 in W 21 in D 18 in
Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
A mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped back, above the brown leather upholstered seat, raised
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Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair

Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair

H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in
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
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Captains Desk Chair

Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair
Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair

Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair

H 32 in W 25 in D 21 in
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
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair
Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair

Walnut Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair

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
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Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

Oak Office / Captain's Revolving Desk Chair
Oak Office / Captain's Revolving Desk Chair

Oak Office / Captain's Revolving Desk Chair

H 39 in W 26 in D 23 in
Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped butted back and upholstered seat in brown
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair

H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in
Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped back, above brown leather re-upholstered seat
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair
Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Desk Chair

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Captain's Chair Desk Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
captain's chair. This chair looks beautiful behind an antique desk but also standing by itself (what I call
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Captain's Chair Desk Chair with Leather Seat
Antique Victorian Walnut Captain's Chair Desk Chair with Leather Seat

Antique Victorian Walnut Captain's Chair Desk Chair with Leather Seat

H 31.89 in Dm 22.05 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century mahogany office / captain’s revolving desk chair with shaped back and open arms
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Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped
Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped

Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped

H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 23.5 in
Mahogany Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped wraparound back, above burgundy leather upholstered seat
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Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Desk Chair

Mahogany Captains Office Chair
Mahogany Captains Office Chair

Mahogany Captains Office Chair

H 32.5 in W 26 in D 24 in
Mahogany framed captains office chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in brown leather
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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Mahogany framed captains office chair
Mahogany framed captains office chair

Mahogany framed captains office chair

H 34.5 in W 27 in D 24 in
Mahogany Framed Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in green leather
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Late 19th Century British Antique Captains Desk Chair

Mahogany Framed Captains Office Chair
Mahogany Framed Captains Office Chair

Mahogany Framed Captains Office Chair

H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 31 in
19th Century Mahogany Captain's Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique mahogany office chair in perfect condition. Top is rotatable. Chair is on
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1880s English Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Captain's Chair
19th Century Mahogany Captain's Chair

19th Century Mahogany Captain's Chair

H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany swivel office chair, with shaped wraparound back, above burgundy leather
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19th Century English Antique Captains Desk Chair

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Chair
Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Chair

Victorian Mahogany Captains Office Chair

H 35 in W 24 in D 24 in
19th C SEA CAPTAIN'S WINDSOR WRITING ARM CHAIR
Located in Essex, MA
Early sea captain's writing windsor arm chair, designed for multifunctional use aboard a ship, the
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19th Century Antique Captains Desk Chair

19th C SEA CAPTAIN'S WINDSOR WRITING ARM CHAIR
19th C SEA CAPTAIN'S WINDSOR WRITING ARM CHAIR

19th C SEA CAPTAIN'S WINDSOR WRITING ARM CHAIR

H 31 in W 30.5 in D 33 in
Restored 1920s Hillcrest Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sprung base Chesterfield fully buttoned captains chair with original double spring Hillcrest base This
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1920s English Georgian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather

Restored 1920s Hillcrest Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Restored 1920s Hillcrest Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

Restored 1920s Hillcrest Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

H 43.12 in W 31.3 in D 30.32 in
Restored Chesterfield Godfather Leather Captains Chair Hillcrest, circa 1900
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
late Victorian fully restored mahogany framed Hillcrest base office chair with hand dyed brown leather
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather

Restored Chesterfield Godfather Leather Captains Chair Hillcrest, circa 1900
Restored Chesterfield Godfather Leather Captains Chair Hillcrest, circa 1900

Restored Chesterfield Godfather Leather Captains Chair Hillcrest, circa 1900

H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Restored 1900 Chesterfield Porters Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sprung base Chesterfield Porters fully buttoned captains chair with original double spring Hillcrest base
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather

Restored 1900 Chesterfield Porters Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Restored 1900 Chesterfield Porters Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

Restored 1900 Chesterfield Porters Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

H 48.04 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Rare & Genuine Victorian, circa 1860 Chesterfield Buttoned Captains Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield buttoned captains office chair This is the chair that all modern pieces are based on, it has a
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1860s British Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

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Leather, Oak

Rare & Genuine Victorian, circa 1860 Chesterfield Buttoned Captains Office Chair
Rare & Genuine Victorian, circa 1860 Chesterfield Buttoned Captains Office Chair

Rare & Genuine Victorian, circa 1860 Chesterfield Buttoned Captains Office Chair

H 33.27 in W 25.01 in D 27.17 in
Original 1920 Hillcrest Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Chair
By Hillcrest, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield fully buttoned hand dyed mahogany brown leather captains chair Please note the delivery fee
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1920s English Chesterfield Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather

Original 1920 Hillcrest Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Chair
Original 1920 Hillcrest Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Chair

Original 1920 Hillcrest Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Chair

H 42.92 in W 25.99 in D 32.09 in
Important Antique Chesterfield circa 1860 Restored Brown Leather Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
back Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair This chair is really quite exquisite, its one
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Important Antique Chesterfield circa 1860 Restored Brown Leather Captains Chair
Important Antique Chesterfield circa 1860 Restored Brown Leather Captains Chair

Important Antique Chesterfield circa 1860 Restored Brown Leather Captains Chair

H 31.7 in W 29.93 in D 25.99 in
Rare Set of 6 Mid-19th Century Danish Walnut Captains Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality and rare set of 6 Danish captains chairs, circa 1860. Beautifully made from solid
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Mid-19th Century Danish Regency Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Walnut

Rare Set of 6 Mid-19th Century Danish Walnut Captains Chairs
Rare Set of 6 Mid-19th Century Danish Walnut Captains Chairs

Rare Set of 6 Mid-19th Century Danish Walnut Captains Chairs

H 32.3 in W 21.5 in D 19.75 in
Restored Walnut Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Victorian Captains Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
framed Captains chair with hand dyed whiskey brown leather upholstery A very grand and well made
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1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Restored Walnut Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Victorian Captains Office Chair
Restored Walnut Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Victorian Captains Office Chair

Restored Walnut Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Victorian Captains Office Chair

H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 30.71 in
Sublime Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather office chair. This chair is really quite exquisite, it’s one of the earliest types of swivel
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sublime Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Sublime Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair

Sublime Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair

H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
from the ground up. These antique captains chairs were made with an early swivel system which isn't as
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Antique William IV circa 1830 Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield office chair One of the best-looking chairs we’ve had come
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique William IV circa 1830 Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Captains Chair
Antique William IV circa 1830 Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Captains Chair

Antique William IV circa 1830 Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Captains Chair

H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Original circa 1900 Brown Leather Fully Restored Captains Chair Hillcrest Base
By Hillcrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mahogany framed Hillcrest base office chair with hand dyed brown leather upholstery A stunning piece
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Original circa 1900 Brown Leather Fully Restored Captains Chair Hillcrest Base
Original circa 1900 Brown Leather Fully Restored Captains Chair Hillcrest Base

Original circa 1900 Brown Leather Fully Restored Captains Chair Hillcrest Base

H 39.57 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Oak Office Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak office or captain’s revolving desk chair with a shaped back and open arms above a solid oak
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Late 19th Century British Antique Captains Desk Chair

Oak Office Revolving Desk Chair
Oak Office Revolving Desk Chair

Oak Office Revolving Desk Chair

H 37 in W 22 in D 23 in
Oak office revolving desk chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak office / captain’s revolving desk chair with a shaped back and open arms above a solid oak seat
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Late 19th Century British Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

Oak office revolving desk chair
Oak office revolving desk chair

Oak office revolving desk chair

H 37.5 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Rare circa 1910 Restored Oxblood Leather Office Captains Chair Solid Oak Frame
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely period Edwardian Solid oak frame office captains
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare circa 1910 Restored Oxblood Leather Office Captains Chair Solid Oak Frame
Rare circa 1910 Restored Oxblood Leather Office Captains Chair Solid Oak Frame

Rare circa 1910 Restored Oxblood Leather Office Captains Chair Solid Oak Frame

H 35.44 in W 23.04 in D 22.25 in
1900 Wylie & Lochhead by Appointment to the King Oxblood Leather Captains Chair
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather captains chair made by Wylie & Lochhead LTD by special appointment to H.M The King, circa 1900
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Early 1900s Scottish Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1900 Wylie & Lochhead by Appointment to the King Oxblood Leather Captains Chair
1900 Wylie & Lochhead by Appointment to the King Oxblood Leather Captains Chair

1900 Wylie & Lochhead by Appointment to the King Oxblood Leather Captains Chair

H 33.47 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in
Antique Captains Chair with Embossed Leather Armorial Coat of Arms, circa 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1880 Victorian walnut framed with embossed brown leather upholstery captain’s chair with armorial
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather

Antique Captains Chair with Embossed Leather Armorial Coat of Arms, circa 1880
Antique Captains Chair with Embossed Leather Armorial Coat of Arms, circa 1880

Antique Captains Chair with Embossed Leather Armorial Coat of Arms, circa 1880

H 30.52 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
a solid cast iron base with Lion head detailing A very good looking and decorative chair, the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair

Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair

H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 18.71 in
Victorian Desk Chair Leather Captains Chairs, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany and leather desk chair. This quality desk chair stands upon turned and fluted
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1860s Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Desk Chair Leather Captains Chairs, 1860
Victorian Desk Chair Leather Captains Chairs, 1860

Victorian Desk Chair Leather Captains Chairs, 1860

H 35 in W 25 in D 29 in
Stunning Late Victorian Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Directors armchair This is a very fine and well made English Directors chair, it has a coil sprung base
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather

Stunning Late Victorian Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
Stunning Late Victorian Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair

Stunning Late Victorian Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair

H 33.86 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
price This is a very fine and well made English Directors chair, it has a coil sprung base
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR

H 42.33 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in
Stunning William iv Hardwood & Hand Dyed Leather Captain Swivel Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning William IV Mahogany & hand dyed leather captain
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1880s English William IV Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Stunning William iv Hardwood & Hand Dyed Leather Captain Swivel Armchair
Stunning William iv Hardwood & Hand Dyed Leather Captain Swivel Armchair

Stunning William iv Hardwood & Hand Dyed Leather Captain Swivel Armchair

H 35.04 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
Fine Restored Directors Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1900 hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair. A very good looking well made and
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather

Fine Restored Directors Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
Fine Restored Directors Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair

Fine Restored Directors Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair

H 43.71 in W 33.08 in D 29.53 in
Restored Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Captains Armchair Hillcrest circa 1900
By Hillcrest, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
framed Hillcrest base office chair with hand dyed brown leather upholstery A stunning piece, the frame
Category

Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather

Restored Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Captains Armchair Hillcrest circa 1900
Restored Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Captains Armchair Hillcrest circa 1900

Restored Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Captains Armchair Hillcrest circa 1900

H 44.1 in W 27.17 in D 31.89 in
Original English circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair in Oak
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this restored circa 1900 directors armchair This chair is
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

Original English circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair in Oak
Original English circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair in Oak

Original English circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair in Oak

H 30.91 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
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
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Desk Chair, Victorian Captain's Armchair, Oak, Windsor, circa 1890
Antique Desk Chair, Victorian Captain's Armchair, Oak, Windsor, circa 1890

Antique Desk Chair, Victorian Captain's Armchair, Oak, Windsor, circa 1890

H 31.11 in W 20.97 in D 18.9 in
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
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1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Oak Swivel Ships / Captains Cockpit Desk Chair 19th C
Antique Victorian Oak Swivel Ships / Captains Cockpit Desk Chair 19th C

Antique Victorian Oak Swivel Ships / Captains Cockpit Desk Chair 19th C

H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
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
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910
Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910

Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910

H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
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 Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910
Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910

Antique Elbow Chair English Oak Leather Office Desk Captains, Study, circa 1910

H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
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

19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Elm

Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Elm, Bow-Back, Smokers, Captains Desk circa 1880
Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Elm, Bow-Back, Smokers, Captains Desk circa 1880

Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Elm, Bow-Back, Smokers, Captains Desk circa 1880

H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in
Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set
Located in Winter Park, FL
desk, is a newer green leather Chesterfield captain's swivel chair. Measures: Desk 57.5" W x 35.5" D x
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set
Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set

Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set

H 32 in W 57.5 in D 35.5 in
19th Century, Elm and Ash Smokers Bow, Captains Chair, Office or Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This solid chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat in Elm, it has a very wide curved top
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19th Century English Country Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Ash, Elm

19th Century, Elm and Ash Smokers Bow, Captains Chair, Office or Desk Chair
19th Century, Elm and Ash Smokers Bow, Captains Chair, Office or Desk Chair

19th Century, Elm and Ash Smokers Bow, Captains Chair, Office or Desk Chair

H 32 in W 22 in D 24 in
1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable
By Hillcrest
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A fantastic example of a 1920s/30s oak and leather "Hillcrest" revolving desk chair on wheels
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Metal

1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable
1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable

1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable

H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Antique English Chesterfield Captain's Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome 19th century olive green leather Chesterfield Captain's Chair. Chair featured high quality
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique English Chesterfield Captain's Chair
Antique English Chesterfield Captain's Chair

Antique English Chesterfield Captain's Chair

H 35 in W 25 in D 24 in
19th Century Antique Oak Office Chair, Captains Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique oak Captains chair in perfect condition. The chair has seat height adjustment and a rocking
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1890s English Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique Oak Office Chair, Captains Chair
19th Century Antique Oak Office Chair, Captains Chair

19th Century Antique Oak Office Chair, Captains Chair

H 37.41 in W 26.78 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco Leather Captains Office Chair, Swivel Frame
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Well restored Art Deco office armchair with hand patinated sheepskin re-upholstered. The chair is
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Art Deco Leather Captains Office Chair, Swivel Frame
Art Deco Leather Captains Office Chair, Swivel Frame

Art Deco Leather Captains Office Chair, Swivel Frame

H 39.77 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
Stunning Solid Mahogany Victorian Swivel Office Captains Chair Lovely Timber
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Solid mahogany swivel captain
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning Solid Mahogany Victorian Swivel Office Captains Chair Lovely Timber
Stunning Solid Mahogany Victorian Swivel Office Captains Chair Lovely Timber

Stunning Solid Mahogany Victorian Swivel Office Captains Chair Lovely Timber

H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 24.81 in

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Antique Captains Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique captains desk chair for your home. Each antique captains desk chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. There are many kinds of the antique captains desk chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique captains desk chair bearing Victorian, Neoclassical or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique captains desk chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Ralph Johnson and Maple & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Captains Desk Chair?

The average selling price for an antique captains desk chair at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $15,001 for the 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.

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