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Captains Bow Chair

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Child's Captain's Chair, Beech and Elm, Country Style, Antique, 1900
Child's Captain's Chair, Beech and Elm, Country Style, Antique, 1900

Child's Captain's Chair, Beech and Elm, Country Style, Antique, 1900

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Childs chair, in the style of a Captain’s chair This is a very unusual child’s chair, the chair has a rounded spindle back with which curves around to form the arms in the style o...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Country Chairs

Materials

Beech

19th Century 'Smokers Bow' Windsor chair
19th Century 'Smokers Bow' Windsor chair

19th Century 'Smokers Bow' Windsor chair

Located in Batley, GB

A 19th century 'smokers bow' or 'captains chair' Windsor chair with a rather unusual shaped back rest which sits on 7 short turned spindles.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair
19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair

19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome 19th century English Victorian period captains chair or smokers' bow chair crafted from mahogany.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Mahogany

19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair
19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair

19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair

Located in London, GB

A handsome example of a Victorian bow-back armchair - often referred to as a ‘Captain’s’ or ‘Smoker’s’ chair.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair
Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair

Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique armchair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair
Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair

Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Elm Smokers Captains Armchair. This Edwardian solid elm bow back smokers captain's chair is truly stunning, with a gorgeous pati...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906
Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1906.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

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Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian
Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian

Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique country house captain's chairs. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900
Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900

Antique Smoker's Bow, English, Ash, Elm, Elbow, Captain's Chair, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique smoker's bow. An English, ash and elm elbow or captain's chair, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Victorian Tavern Chair, Ash and Elm, Mid-19th Century, Unique Design
Victorian Tavern Chair, Ash and Elm, Mid-19th Century, Unique Design

Victorian Tavern Chair, Ash and Elm, Mid-19th Century, Unique Design

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

This chair is exactly that. The overall design is typical of a mid-19th century smokers bow, or captains, chair but of course it stands on much taller than normal  legs.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Early Antique 20th Century English Smoker’s Bow Chair
Early Antique 20th Century English Smoker’s Bow Chair

Early Antique 20th Century English Smoker’s Bow Chair

Located in Nottingham, GB

A handsome early 20th century English Captain’s chair, also traditionally known as a Smoker’s Bow chair, finely crafted in oak and displaying the robust construction and distinctive ...

Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Pizzetti Roma bar stools, made of wood, produced in Italy in 1970, Mid-Century Modern
Set of 2 Pizzetti Roma bar stools, made of wood, produced in Italy in 1970, Mid-Century Modern

Set of 2 Pizzetti Roma bar stools, made of wood, produced in Italy in 1970, Mid-Century Modern

By Mobili Pizzetti

Located in Palermo, IT

Schienale modello a pozzetto stile "Captain's Chair" o "Smoker's Bow". La seduta è imbottita in ecopelle o vinile color cuoio/marrone, rifinita sul retro e sui lati con borchie metal...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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Victorian Bow-Back Elbow Captain's Chair, Late 1800
Victorian Bow-Back Elbow Captain's Chair, Late 1800

Victorian Bow-Back Elbow Captain's Chair, Late 1800

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H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in

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 scrolled arm rest.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chairs

Materials

Elm

Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow
Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow

Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow

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H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 23.62 in

Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

K0240 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double st...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Captains Chair
Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Captains Chair

Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Captains Chair

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H 31.102 in W 26.772 in D 21.654 in

Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Captains Chair

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

0239 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double str...

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Antique Late 19th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Ash

Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm
Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm

Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm

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H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in

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 with the oversized arm acting as a bookrest. Made from a rich cut of elm the chair ...

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Antique Early 1900s British Country Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Captain’s Bow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Home Office, Seat, Victorian
Antique Captain’s Bow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Home Office, Seat, Victorian

Antique Captain’s Bow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Home Office, Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique captain’s bow chair. An English, beech and elm home office or drawing room seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique captain's chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Chairs

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique captain's desk chair. An English, elm and beech smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Bow-Back Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Smokers, Captains, circa 1890
Antique Bow-Back Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Smokers, Captains, circa 1890

Antique Bow-Back Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Smokers, Captains, circa 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bow-back elbow chair. An English, Victorian, elm, 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair Of Antique Smoker's Bow Chairs, English Beech Captain's Armchair, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Smoker's Bow Chairs, English Beech Captain's Armchair, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Smoker's Bow Chairs, English Beech Captain's Armchair, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique smoker's bow chairs. An English, beech and elm captain's armchair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair
Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair

Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair

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H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in

Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Antique Captains or Smokers Bow back armchair. Made from Beech and Elm this wonderful chair has all original legs and turned spindals with bow back rail.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Beech, 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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains' armchair dating to circa 1880.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Paul McCobb for Directional Bow Tie Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Paul McCobb for Directional Bow Tie Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair

Paul McCobb for Directional Bow Tie Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern bow tie armchairs or dining captain chairs By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture USA, 1950s Elegant sculpted bl...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer

Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains, circa 1900
Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains, circa 1900

Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bow-back armchair, an English, High Wycombe, Victorian, elm and beech, 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Bow Back Armchair, High Wycombe, Smokers, Captains, R. Tyzack, George V
Antique Bow Back Armchair, High Wycombe, Smokers, Captains, R. Tyzack, George V

Antique Bow Back Armchair, High Wycombe, Smokers, Captains, R. Tyzack, George V

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bow-back armchair, an English, High Wycombe, mahogany, 'smokers', or 'captains', chair by R.

Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Smoker's Bow Chairs, Pair
English Smoker's Bow Chairs, Pair

English Smoker's Bow Chairs, Pair

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H 30.5 in W 26.5 in D 23 in

English Smoker's Bow Chairs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of English figured yew wood Captain / Smoker Bow chairs, late 19th century, throughout with turned spindle elements, the horseshoe shaped back and arm rests above the conforming...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian
Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian

Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique country house smoker's bow. An English, elm captain's chair or elbow seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian
Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs in Bouclé
Pair of Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs in Bouclé

Pair of Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs in Bouclé

Located in Aartselaar, BE

A pair of early 20th-century chairs with rounded spindle back and legs. The design was inspired by 19th-century smokers bow or captains chairs.

Category

Early 20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Antique Captain's Chair, English, Oak, Bow-Back, Leather, Smokers circa 1910
Antique Captain's Chair, English, Oak, Bow-Back, Leather, Smokers circa 1910

Antique Captain's Chair, English, Oak, Bow-Back, Leather, Smokers circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Captain's chair, an English, oak bow-back with leather seat dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This solid chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat in Elm, it has a very wide curved top rail in Ash and chunky turned spindles beneath The chair stands on very attracti...

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Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of Eight English Bow Armchairs
Set of Eight English Bow Armchairs

Set of Eight English Bow Armchairs

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H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 20.25 in

Set of Eight English Bow Armchairs

Located in Austin, TX

A fine set of eight large English bow armchairs (also known as captain's chairs or smoker's bow arm chairs) of elm, ash and oak, each chair featuring a bowed top rail with continuous...

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Oak, Wood

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Captain, Victorian, 1900
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Captain, Victorian, 1900

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Elm, Smoker's Bow, Captain, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or captain's chair, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of English Mahogany Captains Smokers Bow Armchairs
Pair of English Mahogany Captains Smokers Bow Armchairs

Pair of English Mahogany Captains Smokers Bow Armchairs

Located in Faversham, GB

A commanding pair of mahogany Captains chairs or smokers bow armchairs with wide open arms.

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Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Smoker’s Bow Chair, English Ash, Captain’s Elbow Seat, Victorian Revival
Vintage Smoker’s Bow Chair, English Ash, Captain’s Elbow Seat, Victorian Revival

Vintage Smoker’s Bow Chair, English Ash, Captain’s Elbow Seat, Victorian Revival

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine vintage smoker’s bow chair. An English, ash captain's elbow seat, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

Category

Vintage 1980s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Set of Four Mid-19th Century Beech & Elm Smokers Bow Windsor or Captains Chairs
Set of Four Mid-19th Century Beech & Elm Smokers Bow Windsor or Captains Chairs

Set of Four Mid-19th Century Beech & Elm Smokers Bow Windsor or Captains Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

A set of four mid-19th century beech and elm smokers bow Windsor or Captains chairs of good color and of large proportion, with makers stamp ‘GJH’.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Victorian Elm and Fruitwood Club Chair
Victorian Elm and Fruitwood Club Chair

Victorian Elm and Fruitwood Club Chair

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H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in

Victorian Elm and Fruitwood Club Chair

Located in Manchester, GB

Called different things in different parts of the country from captains chairs to smokers bows and many more.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood

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Custom design by Studio Variously, TREACLE is a organic cotton throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Vari...

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2010s Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn

"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black

"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black

By Arthur Crisp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Jindrich Halabala Round Stool in Decorative Fabric
Jindrich Halabala Round Stool in Decorative Fabric

Jindrich Halabala Round Stool in Decorative Fabric

$1,850

H 16.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Jindrich Halabala Round Stool in Decorative Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, st...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Walter Bosse Cat Table Brush for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cat Table Brush for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cat Table Brush for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming and highly collectible Mid-Century Modern table brush designed by the renowned Austrian designer Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller in Vienna during the 1950s. This sculptura...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

French Interior Apartment Gates circa 1910
French Interior Apartment Gates circa 1910

French Interior Apartment Gates circa 1910

$4,500

H 67.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.75 in

French Interior Apartment Gates circa 1910

Located in CA, CA

A beautiful pair of highly decorative interior apartment gates circa 1910 Dimensions: Total width of doors with wall bracket 31.25 inches Width if individual doors 15.5.inches Heigh...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco / Swedish Grace Lounge Chair in Red Jacquard Velvet, 1930s
Art Deco / Swedish Grace Lounge Chair in Red Jacquard Velvet, 1930s

Art Deco / Swedish Grace Lounge Chair in Red Jacquard Velvet, 1930s

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Striking Art Deco / Swedish Grace lounge chair dating from the 1930s, distinguished by its generous proportions, sculptural silhouette and richly patterned upholstery. The chair fea...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Gilt Wooden Frame Frieze, Aubusson Style, Early 19th Century, Italy
Gilt Wooden Frame Frieze, Aubusson Style, Early 19th Century, Italy

Gilt Wooden Frame Frieze, Aubusson Style, Early 19th Century, Italy

$459Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in W 44.5 in D 5 in

Gilt Wooden Frame Frieze, Aubusson Style, Early 19th Century, Italy

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Elegant antique gilt wooden frame frieze. Perfect, it can be placed anywhere: on a mirror, on an internal door, on the frame of a particular painting. ref. nr. O/2548.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Aubusson Decorative Art

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Library Table or Desk
18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Library Table or Desk

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Library Table or Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A handsome and beautifully patinated 18th century French Provincial walnut library table or desk crafted in the Louis XIII Baroque taste. The piece features a long rectangular plank ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Desks

Materials

Walnut

Jacob Kielland-Brandt Dining Chair in Solid Pine
Jacob Kielland-Brandt Dining Chair in Solid Pine

Jacob Kielland-Brandt Dining Chair in Solid Pine

$375

H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in

Jacob Kielland-Brandt Dining Chair in Solid Pine

By Jacob Kielland-Brandt

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jacob Kielland-Brandt, dining chair, solid pine, Denmark, 1960s This remarkable chair is designed by Danish designer Jacob Kielland-Brandt in the 1960s. It has a strong expression, ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s

By Mjölby Intarsia, Erik Mattsson 1

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Exceptional cabinet or sideboard model '2661' by unknown designer and executed by Mjölby Intarsia in Sweden during the 1940s. Beautiful wooden inlay on doors. Key included. One of...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Oak, Teak, Walnut

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair
Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair

By S. Bent and Bros.

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair. Measures 18.5" in width, 18 " in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18:  

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Standing at 58 inches in height, this small scale late nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding and a red marble top w...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Jacques Adnet Cart Bar Trolley Tea Table
Jacques Adnet Cart Bar Trolley Tea Table

Jacques Adnet Cart Bar Trolley Tea Table

$1,190

H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 29.53 in

Jacques Adnet Cart Bar Trolley Tea Table

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

This magnificent Jacques Adnet bar cart comes from a Chateau in the Medoc near Bordeaux in the South West of France where it has been since the 1950s The glass of the tray sti...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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Captains Bow Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal captains bow chair for your home. A captains bow chair — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. There are 19 variations of the antique or vintage captains bow chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a captains bow chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A captains bow chair, designed in the Victorian or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one captains bow chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Angelo Montaperto, Justinian Montaperto and Montaperto Studios produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Captains Bow Chair?

A captains bow chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,901, while the lowest priced sells for $737 and the highest can go for as much as $74,730.

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 Bow Chair

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain's chair is an armchair with a saddle seat and low curved back, usually upholstered in leather or cloth. It has vertical spindles that create the appearance of extra height for more formal settings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Captain’s chairs are called that because early versions of the armchairs were used aboard boats to provide seating for high-ranking officers. These chairs date back to the 19th century and usually featured all-wood construction. Find a selection of antique and vintage captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.