Rare Pair of Walnut Captain Chair by Wharton Esherick
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Atlanta, GA
The carved walnut chairs with saddle interwoven saddle leather seats display exposed joineries and a Shaker inspired sophistication.
Leather, Walnut
Very Rare Set of Six Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and important suite of six original Victorian Walnut Eton College captains chairs each one carved with EC in the back rest A subst...
Walnut
Set of Two Walnut Captain Chairs by George Nakashima, 1962
By George Nakashima
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut Captain's Armchairs, 1962, with spindle backs on turned wood legs. 28.25" H x 23.5" W x 17.5" D; seat: 17.25" H. Pr...
Walnut
Very Rare Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC to the Back
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and important original Victorian Walnut Eton College captain’s chair with carved with EC in the back rest.
Walnut
19th Century English William IV Captain's Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Walnut Captain's Chair with a noteworthy Bol form frame in an overall honey walnut finish with a tub back and elaborate scrolled arms raised on oversize ring turned and balus...
Walnut
$23,000 / set
Set of Four Captain Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful set of four American black Walnut 'Captain" chairs handcrafted by George Nakashima in his New Hope Studio in 1976.
Walnut
George Nakashima Captain's Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Captain's Chair Beautiful original Dark Surface wonderful spline details Clients name to underside of the chair
Walnut
Earl Hand Crafted Walnut Custom Upholstered Moresby Captain Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in walnut and camel leather. In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Broyhill Saga Midcentury Walnut Captain Dining Chairs, Pair
By Broyhill
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Saga midcentury Walnut Captain Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 22 wide x 23.5 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 18.5, arm height of 25.5 and chair clearance...
Upholstery, Walnut
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 walnut, oak, ebonized oak, or ash. Featuring hand-shaped legs, a custom upholstered seat...
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak
Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020
By Montaperto Studios, Angelo Montaperto, Justinian Montaperto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four remaining examples of a set of 90 handmade solid walnut Windsor captain’s chairs executed for Winged Foot Golf Club ahead of the 2020 U.S Open.
Walnut
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Walnut Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved walnut frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Walnut
English Edwardian Captain's Walnut Swivel Armchair. Early 20thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an English Edwardian captain’s or smoker’s swivel chair, early 20th century, around 1900 to 1920.
Walnut
Earl Hand Crafted White Oak, Black Leather Moresby Captain Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in white oak and black leather. In stock leather choice: black, olive, ca...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$1,365Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair Dunbar Captains Arm Chairs by Roger Sprunger
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Fraser, MI
Pair Dunbar armchairs designed by Roger Sprunger.
Walnut, Fabric
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall 916-CC Captain Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Uncommon Adrian Pearsall 916-CC captain chair for Craft Associates, 1960s with fun patterned newer upholstery.
Fabric, Walnut
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Armchair or Dining Captain Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style armchair or dining captain chair By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid walnut frame, with rush seat and re...
Upholstery, Rush, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned wood, possibly vinyl seat cushioning. Beautiful design and wood grain. Rounded back chair.! Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 24 W ; 24 D ;...
Walnut
Captain's Arm "Lis" Chair by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a single Danish Modern "Lis" ladderback armchair in stunning 100% original, vintage condition. Beautifully proportioned and featuring softly curved arms as well as bow-ti...
Walnut
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this museum quality, fully restored, hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Cornelius V Smith, Walnut & Satinwood cap...
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
George Nakashima "Captain's Chairs" Pair, Walnut, Stendig Provenance, 1970s
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima "Captain's Chairs" Pair, Walnut, Stendig Provenance, 1970s.
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of George Nakashima By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA...
Walnut
American Yacht Captain's swivel Chair
By Crocker Chair Company
Located in Summerland, CA
A finely-carved Yacht armchair in its original caning. The chair adjusts and swivels. Manufactured by the Crocker Chair Company.
Walnut, Cane
Unavailable
H 31 in W 19 in D 21 in
Fjoon Captain's Chair/Occasional Chair Leather/Walnut by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
My musings led me to include what are now a few of my favorite aspects of fjoon. With the fjoon captain's chair we wanted to add robust curvature with an arm that would elevate the...
Walnut
Captain’s Chair by George Nakashima, 1970
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Captain’s chair by George Nakashima, 1970. American black walnut.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 31 in W 19 in D 21 in
Fjoon Captain's Dining Chair/Occasional Chair White Ash by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
My musings led me to include what are now a few of my favorite aspects of fjoon. With the fjoon captain's chair we wanted to add robust curvature with an arm that would elevate the...
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Walnut Captains Chairs, a Pair
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid-century walnut captains chairs - a pair These chairs measure: 21 wide x 21.5 deep x 38 inches high, with a seat height of 17.25 and arm height of 23.75 inche...
Upholstery, Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Captains Chairs, Set of 4
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid century walnut captains chairs - Set of 4 These chairs measure: 21 wide x 21.5 deep x 38 inches high, with a seat height of 17.25 and arm height of 23.75 inc...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
George Nakashima Studio Dining Set featuring Black Walnut Captain Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The set features four black walnut captains chairs and square live edge dining table.
Walnut
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 beautiful patina and very nice turnings to the spindles.
Wood
George Nakashima Black Walnut Captain Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captain chair from American midcentury craftsman George Nakashima.
Walnut
Set of Four George Nakashima Black Walnut Captain's Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An accomplished set of four captain chairs from American midcentury craftsman George Nakashima.
Walnut
George Nakashima Early Set of 8 Walnut "Captain" Chairs, 1959
By George Nakashima
Located in Coronado, CA
It doesn't get much better than this--an early set of original and authentic George Nakashima "Captain" chairs hand-built by George in 1959, constructed in solid walnut, with incredi...
Walnut
Antique Victorian Walnut Captain's Chair Desk Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Very stylish and stunning desk chair. This handmade, rotating armchair is best known as a captain's chair. This chair looks beautiful behind an antique desk but also standing by its...
Walnut
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 walnut, these mid-19th century Danish made chairs are strong with regency period inf...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Walnut Captain's Chair 916-CC
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hamburg, PA
This is one of the best examples of Adrian Pearsall's designs for Craft Associates. It is a iconic 1960's stylized Mid Century Modern chair.
Walnut, Upholstery
Broyhill Brasilia Captains chair and side chair
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Charleston, SC
Midcentury Modern Broyhill Brasilia Sculpted Walnut Captain’s Chair and one side chair. Captain’s chair measures: 21.25 wide x 18 deep x 38 high, with a seat height of 19 inches, the...
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Period George II Walnut Arm or Desk Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Rare Period Walnut Captain's Chair of the George II Period .
Walnut
George Nakashima Captain Chair in Black Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An accomplished example from American midcentury craftsman George Nakashima. The black walnut Captain chair has a curved, peaked backrest atop carved spindles.
Walnut
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H 29.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Vintage Walnut and Black Faux Leather Captain Chairs with Nailhead Detail
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of five solid walnut captain chairs with black faux leather upholstery and nailhead detail.
Faux Leather, Walnut
Walnut-Framed Captain's Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut-framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in black leather which has some ware to arms and seat, raised on four supports terminating with brass caped...
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H 48 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Throne Captains Red Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Throne Captains Red Arm Chair. Item features red spiral sunset print upholstery, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicely carv...
Walnut
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H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Wharton Esherick, Captains Chair, walnut and leather, initialled and dated 1951
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A rare original Captains Chair by American sculptor and furniture designer Wharton Esherick (1887-1970).
Leather, Walnut
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 above a solid walnut seat all raised up on four cabriole legs.
Wharton Eshrick Captains Chair
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Esherick Stuidio hand crafted classic captains chair, walnut and saddle leather. These chairs are extremely rare.
Walnut, Leather
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 seat on four cabriole legs terminating in castors Dimensions Height 38 Inches ...
George Nakashima Captains Chair Nakashima Studio
By George Nakashima Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nakashima captains chair Nakashima Studio, American black walnut, 1955.
Walnut
George Nakashima Captains Chairs, a Pair
By George Nakashima
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of authentic George Nakashima Captain’s chairs. Walnut. Hand carved seat and spindles.
Walnut
Pair of George Nakashima Captain's Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of George Nakashima Chairs. Beautiful original finish. Original clients name on underside of the seat. Elegant details include splines on the back and top of arms. Nice wood s...
Walnut
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H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut Dining Chairs 1 Captain Chair
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of original American Mid-Century Modern in its original walnut finish and freshly upholstered in Knoll Fabric, please note one its an armless chair and one with arms as sh...
Naugahyde, Walnut
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