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Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian
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Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian

19th century
Sold 27 October 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique country house smoker's bow. An English, elm captain's chair or elbow seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Traditional country house appeal, in the classic bow form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select elm stocks present wonderful grain interest throughout

Excellent colour with deep caramel hues to the delightful frame

The upper rail crowned with a prominent bowed back rest

Baluster turned spindles rise obliquely, supporting the striking horseshoe armrest

Each arm terminates in out-turned scrolled hand grips

Wide saddle squab deeply sculpted with defined leg scallops

Standing upon a quartet of baluster legs united by a 'H' stretcher

This is a superb antique country house smoker's bow, with appealing colour and fine English craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 64cm (25.25'')

Max Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Height: 80cm (31.5'')

Seat Width: 39cm (15.25'')

Seat Depth: 43cm (17'')

Seat Height: 44cm (17.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Smokers Bow Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130841
Dealers Internal Reference
25182
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Description
This is an antique country house smoker's bow. An English, elm captain's chair or elbow seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Traditional country house appeal, in the classic bow form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. An antique wooden smokers bow chair featuring a curved backrest, spindle supports, turned legs, and a shaped elm seat.
fig 1. Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian

Select elm stocks present wonderful grain interest throughout

Excellent colour with deep caramel hues to the delightful frame

The upper rail crowned with a prominent bowed back rest

Baluster turned spindles rise obliquely, supporting the striking horseshoe armrest

fig 2. An antique wooden smokers bow chair featuring a curved backrest, spindle supports, turned legs, and a shaped elm seat.
fig 2. Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian

Each arm terminates in out-turned scrolled hand grips

Wide saddle squab deeply sculpted with defined leg scallops

Standing upon a quartet of baluster legs united by a 'H' stretcher

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This is a superb antique country house smoker's bow, with appealing colour and fine English craftsmanship.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 64cm (25.25'')

Max Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Height: 80cm (31.5'')

Seat Width: 39cm (15.25'')

Seat Depth: 43cm (17'')

Seat Height: 44cm (17.25'')

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Smokers Bow Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130841
Dealers Internal Ref
25182
London Fine Antiques
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An antique wooden smokers bow chair featuring a curved backrest, spindle supports, turned legs, and a shaped elm seat.
Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian
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An antique wooden smokers bow chair featuring a curved backrest, spindle supports, turned legs, and a shaped elm seat.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Country
  • MaterialElm, Beech, Ash
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCurved wooden armrail, Turned spindles, Scrolled arm terminals, H-stretcher turned legs
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

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A smokers bow is a type of low-back Windsor armchair that originated in 19th-century Britain, often utilised in public houses, smoking rooms, and offices.

They were traditionally constructed using a combination of solid timbers, typically featuring a sturdy elm seat paired with ash or beech spindles, legs, and bentwood armrails.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction methods, such as hand-turned spindles, wedged through-tenon joints, hand-carved saddle seats, and the presence of natural patina and wear consistent with age.

This piece works effectively as a desk chair or as an accent seat in a living room, adding warmth and historical texture to contemporary or traditional schemes alike.

Preservation involves keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent splitting, and periodically feeding the timber with traditional beeswax to maintain the finish.
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