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Antique English Smokers Captain's Bow Chair
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Antique English Smokers Captain's Bow Chair

19th century
Sold 10 February 2025 · Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors
This “Antique English Smokers Captain's Bow Chair” found a buyer.

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Description

A very generous and comfortable 19th century bow chair in elm dating from circa 1870.

Showing wonderful wood graining, colour and a patina from 150 years of use this chair is very sturdy but also decorative and desirable.

Traces of original paint highlights can still be seen on the spindles.

There are no loose joints or loose spindles and the double stretcher between the legs add to its solid construction.

The seat has a small natural split to the front edge.

Victorian circa 1870

Size.69cm x 59 cm x 80.5cm H

Seat width 49cm depth 50cm and height 46cm

Date of Manufacture

Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated this Antique Smokers Bow Chair to the Victorian era.

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Description
A very generous and comfortable 19th century bow chair in elm dating from circa 1870.
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Showing wonderful wood graining, colour and a patina from 150 years of use this chair is very sturdy but also decorative and desirable.
Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors
fig 1. An antique wooden smokers bow armchair featuring a curved backrest, spindle supports, a contoured solid seat, and turned legs with stretchers.
fig 1. Antique English Smokers Captain's Bow Chair

Traces of original paint highlights can still be seen on the spindles.

There are no loose joints or loose spindles and the double stretcher between the legs add to its solid construction.

The seat has a small natural split to the front edge.

Victorian circa 1870

Size.69cm x 59 cm x 80.5cm H

Seat width 49cm depth 50cm and height 46cm

Date of Manufacture

Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated this Antique Smokers Bow Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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An antique wooden smokers bow armchair featuring a curved backrest, spindle supports, a contoured solid seat, and turned legs with stretchers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Antique English Smokers Captain's Bow Chair

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An antique wooden smokers bow armchair featuring a curved backrest, spindle supports, a contoured solid seat, and turned legs with stretchers.
Antique English Smokers Captain's Bow Chair
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An antique wooden smokers bow armchair featuring a curved backrest, spindle supports, a contoured solid seat, and turned legs with stretchers.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialElm, Beech, Ash
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved wooden armrail, Spindle back, Contoured saddle seat, Turned legs with stretchers

The smokers bow, also known as a captains chair, is a sturdy low-back Windsor armchair that emerged in 19th-century England, frequently found in country homes, public houses, and commercial offices.

These chairs are typically constructed using local timbers such as elm for the solid saddle seat, ash or beech for the bentwood bow and spindles, and turned legs joined by stretchers for structural stability.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned components, peg joints, natural timber shrinkage, patination consistent with age, and a multi-piece saddle seat shaped by adze and travisher.

This piece functions effectively as a desk chair or an accent seat in a living room, providing textural contrast and historical depth when paired with contemporary minimalist furniture.

Maintain the wood by applying natural beeswax periodically, avoiding direct sunlight, and keeping the piece away from extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent timber splitting.
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