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Mid 19th Century Elm Captains Armchair
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Mid 19th Century Elm Captains Armchair

19th century
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Mid 19th century elm captains armchair circa 1860.

Good quality character armchair made from solid elm.  shaped back and arm linked with turned spindles to the seat.  turned legs united by stretcher.

Obvious surface marks and natural movement to woodwork which only adds to the character.  structurally sound and ready for everyday use.

Seat height: 17 1/4"

Seat width: 15 1/4"

Seat depth: 17"

Arm height: 28"

Physical Dimensions
Height
78.7cm (30.98")
Width
67.3cm (26.50")
Depth
58.4cm (22.99")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Elm Captains Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1003147
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DA3110
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Description
Mid 19th century elm captains armchair circa 1860.

Good quality character armchair made from solid elm.  shaped back and arm linked with turned spindles to the seat.  turned legs united by stretcher.

Obvious surface marks and natural movement to woodwork which only adds to the character.  structurally sound and ready for everyday use.

Seat height: 17 1/4"

Seat width: 15 1/4"

Seat depth: 17"

Arm height: 28"

Height
78.7cm (30.98")
Width
67.3cm (26.50")
Depth
58.4cm (22.99")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Elm Captains Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1003147
Dealers Internal Ref
DA3110
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A mid-19th-century Victorian elm captains armchair with turned spindles, a contoured wooden seat, and turned legs.
MID 19TH CENTURY ELM CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
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Originating in the 19th century, the captains armchair, often called a smokers bow chair, was designed for commercial, maritime, and office environments. Its low, curved backrest and sturdy construction provided ergonomic support for long periods of sitting at desks or tables.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from native English hardwoods, featuring a thick solid elm seat paired with turned ash or beech spindles, legs, and back rails. Elm was selected for its cross-grained strength, which prevented the seat from splitting over time.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned spindles, wedged tenon joinery visible on the underside, and a solid contoured timber seat. Natural wear patterns along the armrests and lower stretchers, alongside deep timber patination, also signal age.

A captains armchair functions effectively as a standalone desk chair in a home office or as an accent seat in a hallway or library. Pairing the warm wooden tones with contemporary textiles or clean-lined minimalist desks creates a balanced contrast.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry, soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to feed the timber and protect the patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement or joint loosening.
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