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Antiques Smokers Bow or Captains Chair
Deva Antiques
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Antiques Smokers Bow or Captains Chair

19th century
For Sale by Deva Antiques
Description

A fine mid 19th century smokers bow or captains chair unusually constructed in fruitwood and elm with a central splat and double stretcher.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Smokers Bow Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1078050
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21291
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Description
A fine mid 19th century smokers bow or captains chair unusually constructed in fruitwood and elm with a central splat and double stretcher.
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Smokers Bow Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1078050
Dealers Internal Ref
21291
Deva Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022
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An antique wooden smokers bow armchair with turned spindles, a carved central splat, and a shaped saddle seat.
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Deva Antiques
Telephone 01252 843538
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High Street
Hartley Wintney
Hampshire
RG27 8NY
United Kingdom
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An antique wooden smokers bow armchair with turned spindles, a carved central splat, and a shaped saddle seat.
Antiques smokers bow or captains chair
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A smokers bow is a traditional British low-backed armchair characterised by a heavy curved top rail supported by turned spindles and a contoured timber seat. Developed during the mid-19th century, the design was widely adopted in public houses, commercial offices, and domestic studies due to its robust construction and ergonomic proportions.

Smokers bow chairs were traditionally constructed using native British hardwoods. The thick saddle seats were typically shaped from figured elm, while the spindles, legs, and steam-bent back rails were turned and crafted from ash, beech, or oak.

Authentic period examples feature hand-shaped saddle seats displaying natural wood grain, wedged mortise-and-tenon joinery, and turnings consistent with hand-lathe production. Look for natural wear patterns on the stretcher rails, aged patina around hand contact points, and traditional timber joinery methods rather than modern screws.

A smokers bow chair functions effectively as a focal desk chair in a home office or study. It can also be paired with a modern side table in an entry hall or reading nook to provide textural contrast between traditional timber and contemporary decor.

Preserve antique timber by regularly dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain moisture balance. Avoid direct heat sources or damp environments, which can cause joinery to shrink or wood grain to split.
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