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Pair of Captains Chairs

1900 - 1920
Sold 11 April 2025 · Gaylords Antiques
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Description

This set of Elm and Ash chairs each consist of a deep, shaped back support leading down to broad arms, similar to those found on a broad-armed Windsor chair, to the back of the chair is eight turned spindle supports which join the arms to the seat, each chair has a stretcher bar to the base. These chairs have a deep seat and extrmely comfotable .

Ideal chairs for a study, kitchen or hallway .

Dimensions:-

Width 27" 69cm

Depth 19' 48cm

Seat height 18" 46cm

Max height 32" 82cm

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Pair of Captains Chairs to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1045777
Description
This set of Elm and Ash chairs each consist of a deep, shaped back support leading down to broad arms, similar to those found on a broad-armed Windsor chair, to the back of the chair is eight turned spindle supports which join the arms to the seat, each chair has a stretcher bar to the base. These chairs have a deep seat and extrmely comfotable .

Ideal chairs for a study, kitchen or hallway .

Dimensions:-

Width 27" 69cm

Depth 19' 48cm

Seat height 18" 46cm

Max height 32" 82cm

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Pair of Captains Chairs to the 1900s.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1045777
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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Archive I A pair of matching wooden captain chairs featuring curved backrests, spindle supports, and turned legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Captains Chairs

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Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
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A pair of matching wooden captain chairs featuring curved backrests, spindle supports, and turned legs.
Pair Of Captains Chairs
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A pair of matching wooden captain chairs featuring curved backrests, spindle supports, and turned legs.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional English Country
  • MaterialElm, Ash, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarrel backrest, Spindle supports, Turned legs, Saddled wooden seat
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

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Captain chairs originated in the 18th and 19th centuries, designed with low backs and integrated armrests to fit easily under desks while offering comfortable seating for ship captains, offices, and libraries.

Authentic period chairs were traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as elm, ash, and oak, frequently featuring carved solid seats and steam-bent wooden back rails.

Authentication involves examining construction methods such as hand-cut joinery, traditional wood turning, signs of age-related patina, and appropriate tool marks characteristic of historical cabinet making.

These chairs work well paired with a contemporary dining table to create contrast, or utilised as functional desk chairs in a home office to introduce traditional warmth and craftsmanship.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically feeding the timber with traditional beeswax to protect the original finish and patina.
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