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19th Century Captains Chair, Great for a Desk.
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19th Century Captains Chair, Great for a Desk.

19th century
For Sale by Limited Editions
Description

This captains chair has been cleaned and refinished in our workshops and is in great condition. It has nice turnings and is in a good solid state. It has the more appealing rounded end to the arms, much more tactile and better looking than the more square later types in our opinion. These make a great desk chair but are surprisingly comfortable to sit in even as an extra or occasional chair.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Limited Editions has dated this Victorian Captains Desk Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1013616
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Limited Editions have been restoring and selling antiques for 40 years. We keep our prices keen by undertaking restoration in our own workshops. We specialise in antique dining tables and chairs but carry much more in stock, around 500 items most of the time. We now open by appointment please phone 01565 874075

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This captains chair has been cleaned and refinished in our workshops and is in great condition. It has nice turnings and is in a good solid state.
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It has the more appealing rounded end to the arms, much more tactile and better looking than the more square later types in our opinion.
Limited Editions

These make a great desk chair but are surprisingly comfortable to sit in even as an extra or occasional chair.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Limited Editions has dated this Victorian Captains Desk Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1013616
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A 19th-century wooden captains chair featuring turned spindles, a curved horseshoe armrest with scrolled terminals, and a solid saddle seat.
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19th Century Captains chair, great for a desk.

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A 19th-century wooden captains chair featuring turned spindles, a curved horseshoe armrest with scrolled terminals, and a solid saddle seat.
19th Century Captains chair, great for a desk.
Ref: SA1013616
A 19th-century wooden captains chair featuring turned spindles, a curved horseshoe armrest with scrolled terminals, and a solid saddle seat.
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A captains chair, often termed a smokers or tub chair, is characterised by a low, semi-circular continuous armrest and crest rail supported by turned vertical spindles. Originating in the 19th century, these low-slung armchairs were widely used on ships, in commercial offices, and in libraries due to their robust design and comfortable form.

19th-century captains chairs were primarily crafted from dense European hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, ash, yew, or elm. The solid seats were often shaped from single thick planks of elm, while legs and spindles were lathe-turned from ash or beech for structural durability.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned spindle construction, hand-carved scroll detailing on the arm terminals, and a shaped saddle seat. Inspecting the underside often reveals hand-cut joinery, wedged mortise-and-tenon joints, and natural age-related wear or oxidation on the wood.

An antique captains chair functions exceptionally well as an accent desk chair paired with a modern or traditional writing desk. It can also serve as a distinctive corner armchair in a home library, study, or hallway to add historical warmth and textural contrast.

Regular dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth is recommended to maintain the finish. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and protect the original patina, ensuring the chair is kept away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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