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Lovely Victorian Mahogany Captains Desk Chair.
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €878     $953
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Lovely Victorian Mahogany Captains Desk Chair.

19th century
Description

Lovely Victorian mahogany Captains desk chair. The well shaped back with inverted ‘Heart’ shaped back splat above a solid mahogany seat with an old deep, green leather cushion. With turned legs and double stretchers.

Size 26 x 25 x 32 inches tall (67 x 64 x 82 cm tall)

Price £750

Stock no. 6276

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Captains Chair to the 1880s.

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SA1059295
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6276
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Lovely Victorian mahogany Captains desk chair.
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The well shaped back with inverted ‘Heart’ shaped back splat above a solid mahogany seat with an old deep, green leather cushion.
The Dorking Desk Shop

With turned legs and double stretchers.

Size 26 x 25 x 32 inches tall (67 x 64 x 82 cm tall)

Price £750

Stock no. 6276

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Captains Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1059295
Dealers Internal Ref
6276
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Dorking Desk Shop Profile Page

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A Victorian mahogany Captains desk chair featuring a curved crest rail, pierced back splat, patinated leather seat, and turned front legs.
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Lovely Victorian mahogany Captains desk chair.

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A Victorian mahogany Captains desk chair featuring a curved crest rail, pierced back splat, patinated leather seat, and turned front legs.
Lovely Victorian mahogany Captains desk chair.
Ref: SA1059295
A Victorian mahogany Captains desk chair featuring a curved crest rail, pierced back splat, patinated leather seat, and turned front legs.
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Originating in nineteenth-century Britain, a Captains chair is characterised by a low, horseshoe-shaped backrail that forms continuous armrests supported by spindles or a central splat. Originally crafted for maritime captains, commercial offices, and libraries, these chairs prioritize sturdy construction, ergonomic support, and compact proportions.

These armchairs were predominantly built from dense hardwoods such as Cuban or Honduran mahogany, oak, and walnut. Upholstered seats traditionally incorporated close-studding, horsehair padding, and natural hide leather or heavy wool damask.

Authentic period chairs display signs of hand-craftsmanship, including irregular turned legs, hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, and natural patination on high-touch areas like armrests. Check beneath the seat frame for original webbing, horsehair stuffing, or maker marks stamped into the timber.

A Victorian Captains chair creates a grounded visual anchor when paired with clean-lined contemporary desks or steel-framed office tables. The deep wood tones and aged leather introduce rich texture and historical contrast within modern home studies and libraries.

Dust mahogany timber regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish along the grain annually to nourish the wood. Treat the leather seat with dedicated leather balsam to prevent drying out or cracking, and avoid placement near direct heat sources or windows.
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