Sold 11 June 2026 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Description

A 19th century ash and elm Windsor chair in its original crusty paint perfectly worn to reveal the timbers below. In very good original untouched condition. Bearing the makers stamp to the rear of the seat.

44cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Captains Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Reference Numbers

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SA1053586

Description

44cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Captains Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1053586

About the Dealer

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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A dark brown antique wooden captains chair featuring a curved backrest, turned spindles, a sculpted saddle seat, and turned legs with H-stretchers.

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Telephone 07926 880796

Location

Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd

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Cataloguer’s note

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleTraditional English Country
MaterialElm, Ash, Beech
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCurved back rail, Turned spindles, Sculpted saddle seat, H-stretcher
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

The captains chair, often associated with the low-back Windsor style, evolved in 18th-century England and America as a sturdy, comfortable seating option favoured in offices, libraries, and ship captains quarters.

Traditional construction typically utilised a combination of hardwoods and softwoods, frequently featuring an elm or fruitwood saddle seat, ash or oak for bent components, and turned birch or beech for the legs and spindles.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as wedged through-tenons, hand-turned spindles with subtle irregularities, authentic patina from age and use, and traditional tool marks on the sculpted wooden seat.

This versatile piece functions effectively as a desk chair in a study, an accent chair in a living room, or paired with a contemporary dining table to create an eclectic, layered aesthetic.

Preserve antique wood by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the finish without damaging the patina.