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Captains Chair
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Captains Chair

19th century
Description

This very practical captains chair that is made from elm and ash would be ideal for your kitchen , hallway or office. The chair has shaped arms and upper back support to top, spindles to the back , on a shaped seat , with stretcher bars below and standing on turned legs.

Dimensions:-

Width 26" 66cm

Depth 19" 49cm

Height 32" 81cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Captains Chair to the 1850s.

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SA1118374
Description
This very practical captains chair that is made from elm and ash would be ideal for your kitchen , hallway or office.
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The chair has shaped arms and upper back support to top, spindles to the back , on a shaped seat , with stretcher bars below and standing on turned legs.
Gaylords Antiques

Dimensions:-

Width 26" 66cm

Depth 19" 49cm

Height 32" 81cm

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Captains Chair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118374
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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Telephone 01329 843 402
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Titchfield
Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
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A dark oak captains armchair featuring turned spindles, a horseshoe-shaped top rail, and a contoured solid wood seat.
Captains Chair
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A dark oak captains armchair featuring turned spindles, a horseshoe-shaped top rail, and a contoured solid wood seat.
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Originating in the nineteenth century, the captains chair, often referred to as a smokers bow chair, developed as a sturdy low-backed armchair. It gained widespread popularity in maritime settings, offices, public houses, and libraries due to its durable solid wood construction and ergonomic curved back.

Traditional captains chairs were constructed using durable hardwoods such as oak, elm, ash, and beech. The seats were frequently shaped from a single solid plank of elm, while the turned spindles, legs, and steam-bent arm rails were made of oak or ash.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned spindles, steam-bent back rails, and natural wear patterns on the seat and armrests. Examination of the underside often reveals traditional joinery techniques, wedge-tenon leg joints, and natural patination consistent with age.

A wooden captains chair functions effectively as an accent piece alongside a modern or period writing desk. It can also be paired with textured soft furnishings, such as a sheepskin throw or wool cushion, to soften the solid timber framing.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a beeswax polish annually along the grain. Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent the timber from warping or splitting.
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