Smokers Bow Captain Chairs 19th Century

Name: Near Pair 19th Century Ash and Elm Smoker's /Captain Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1088811
Price: 525 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A near pair of 19th-century ash and elm smokers Captain chairs with curved crest rails, turned spindles, saddle seats, and turned legs.

Near pair 19th century ash and elm smoker's /Captain chairs

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Country
MaterialAsh, Elm
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCurved crest rail, Turned spindles, Saddle seat, Turned legs
SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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A smokers bow, often referred to as a Captains chair, is a low-backed wooden armchair featuring a continuous curved armrest, turned spindle uprights, and a shaped seat, originating in 19th-century Britain for office, commercial, and domestic use.

These chairs were predominantly built using British hardwoods, combining solid elm for the carved saddle seat with ash or beech for the steam-bent bow armrest, spindles, and legs.

Authentic period examples feature steam-bent crest rails, saddle seats hand-carved from thick timber with distinct grain patterns, turned legs pegged directly into the underside, and natural surface wear around the armrests and footrests.

A pair of Captains chairs can be positioned on either side of a side table, used as desk seating in a home office, or placed at the ends of a dining table to add historical depth to contemporary spaces.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the wood grain to maintain the finish and protect the timber against humidity changes.

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Near Pair 19th Century Ash and Elm Smoker's /Captain Chairs