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Handsome English Yew Wood Captain's Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
The incurved backrest above a pierced vasi-form splat; above a serpentine seat all raised on turned legs joined by a turned stretcher.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Yew
Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair. Item features a floor mount
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 24 in D 22 in
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Captains Chair. Red Lacquer, Black Leather. Signed.
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare "Captains Chair" by Arthur Espenet Carpenter. Original red lacquered wood and black leather
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.5 in W 23 in D 24 in
American Painted Windsor Captain's Chair, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton Windsor fancy chair in original oxide red painted finish with accent bands of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Handmade Walnut KUNAI Captain Chair with Black Leather Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood constructed dining chair available in any American domestic hardwoods specifically
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the
Category
Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Captains Chair
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century captains chair
This chair measures: 21.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 30
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
"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
Re-Purposed Industrial Ship Hatch Captain's Lounge Chair
Located in Lafayette, IN
-imagined in our workshop as a truly unique lounge chair. Hatch was cleaned, polished, and reconfigured into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
SUPER RARE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE BURR YEW WOOD WINDSOR SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
highly collectable burr yew wood Windsor swivel armchair with height adjustable base
Please note the
Category
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Yew
H 29.93 in W 25.79 in D 24.81 in
Set of Four Country Danish Painted Windsor Captain's Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical and festive set of four Windsor style captains chairs or smokers chairs featuring a hand
Category
20th Century Danish Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Captains Dining Chairs - Pair
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Captains Dining Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 22.25 wide x 21
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Occasional Captains Chairs - Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Occasional Captains Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.75 in W 21.25 in D 24 in
English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1850 / desk chair / wood and metal / English / antique
An English wooden swivel and
Category
Antique 1850s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Dining Chairs with 1 Captain, Set of 5
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, 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
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
Category
Early 20th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Bentwood Pine and Poplar Captains Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
4 bentwood (First quarter of the 20th century) stripped pine and poplar wood round back captains
Category
20th Century Polish Country Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Poplar, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Captain's Chair from Bali with Slatted Wood and Loop Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian captain's chair from the early 20th century, with slatted wood, pierced splat
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Arm Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Arm Chair
Likely will desire to refinish.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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
Popular Restored Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather captains chair
This piece was fully restored around a year ago, it had the old colour
Category
Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 37.8 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Dunbar Captains Compass Chair model # 5480 by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted arm chair with sculptural bent wood frame , woven caned backrest , brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Reclining Captain's Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By France & Søn, John Stuart, Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Who needs a throne fit for a king when you could have a chair designed by a prince instead! This
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
H 42.5 in W 26.75 in D 19.25 in
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
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
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
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
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
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
1960s Wood, Leather Cushion Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues, wood art
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
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
Armchair Captain's Chair Black Swedish 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Captain's chair black Swedish 19th century Sweden. An armchair made during the end of 19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Wood
A Shapely English Yew Wood Captain's Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of unique form with pierced curved crest above a vasi-form splat flanked by shapely down-scrolled arms; all above a caned seat supported on turned leg joined by a shapely h-stretcher
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Yew
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Captain's Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chair with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Captain's Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Arthur Umanoff chairs with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Iron
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captains Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Captains Chairs" with caned backs and brass detail. Original
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Brass
19Thc Walnut Captains Chairs From Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Walnut captains arm chairs in fine condition and very sturdy.These arm chairs have a
Category
Antique 1870s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very comfortable antique Victorian style desk chair. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1960s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED BARREL BACK CAPTAIN CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED BARREL BACK CAPTAIN CHAIRS IN A WONDERFUL PATINA . THESE CHAIRS CAME
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8, 19th Century, Antique Captain's Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8, 19th century, antique captain's chairs.
EDC052.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm, Oak
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Victorian style leather captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Style Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique leather swivel captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique leather swivel captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique leather swivel captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century American Pub or Captains Chairs / Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine New England pine captains chairs are in great condition and very strong and sturdy
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Yew wood Chesterfield Directors Green Leather Executive Captains Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rare yew wood frame
A good looking well made and exceptionally comfortable captains chair, the
Category
20th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Yew
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in L 34.65 in
19th Century Fire House Windsor Captain’s Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of very early 19th century New England firehouse Windsor’s are in fine and sturdy condition. One is slightly different in carving then the other.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Jean Gillon Blue Leather Captain Chair with Ottoman, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
design.
Good original condition, minimal wear.
1960s, Brazil.
Dimensions:
Chair:
Height 78cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Captain and 8 Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very comfortable chairs.
This set is a reproduction of french 50s chairs.
The listed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of Two Captain and Four Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of two captain and four dining chairs with their original cream lacquer finish and original
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Harrods London Oversized Brown Leather Wingback Office Captains Chair
By Harrods, Art Forma
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather oversized wingback office chair.
A very good looking well made and comfortable armchair, its
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 44.89 in W 32.29 in D 34.65 in
Blue Leather Rolling Captain’s Chair Campaign Chippendale Style
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome blue leather rolling Captain’s chair in a Campaign or Chippendale style game or tub chair
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Campaign Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Green Fully Upholstered Parson Style Captains Lounge Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage green fully upholstered Parsons style captains lounge arm chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 24.5 in
Dunbar Cane Y Back Captains Chairs by Edward Wormley, a Pair
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of ebonized walnut completely restored Dunbar cane back A frame lounge chairs by Edward
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Captains Dining Occasional Chair
By Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century captains dining occasional chairs
Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.5 in W 23.75 in D 23 in
4 Dining and 2 Captain chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vico Magistretti created this chair called "Carimate" and #892 for a golf club. He combined the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Straw
Traditional Green Leather & Beech Wood Framed Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely beech wood framed vintage hand dyed green leather directors
Category
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 35.04 in W 24.61 in D 27.96 in
A Set of 6 Side and 2 Captain Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in Pasadena, CA
captain armchairs. The chair backrests are a woven cane and the seats are made of wrapped chord. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane, Straw
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Find many varieties of an authentic wood captains chair available at 1stDibs. A wood captains chair — often made from wood, animal skin and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 43 options for an antique or vintage wood captains chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a wood captains chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A wood captains chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. George Nakashima, Arthur Umanoff and Jean Gillon each produced at least one beautiful wood captains chair that is worth considering.
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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.
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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 Wood Captains Chair
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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