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Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906
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Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1906.

Wonderful country house appeal with the classic bow form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select beech and elm stocks show excellent grain interest throughout

Graced with appealing caramel hues to the delightful form

The upper rail crowned with a prominent arched and bowed back rest

Baluster turned spindles rise obliquely supporting the striking horseshoe armrest

Each arm terminates in out-turned scrolled hand grips

Comfortable saddle squab being nicely crafted with defined leg scallops

Standing upon a quartet of stout baluster legs united by double 'H' stretchers

Engraved maker's initials T.M. to the rear, with the date stamped as 1906

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

Dimensions:

Chair Width: 67.5cm (26.5'')

Chair Depth: 61.5cm (24.25'')

Chair Height: 79cm (31'')

Seat Width: 38cm (15'')

Seat Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Seat Height: 45cm (17.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
61.5cm (24.21")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Captains Chair to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220685
Dealers Internal Reference
26128
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Description
This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1906.

Wonderful country house appeal with the classic bow form

fig 1. An antique Edwardian oak captains chair featuring a curved backrail, turned spindles, a solid shaped seat, and turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select beech and elm stocks show excellent grain interest throughout

Graced with appealing caramel hues to the delightful form

The upper rail crowned with a prominent arched and bowed back rest

fig 2. An antique Edwardian oak captains chair featuring a curved backrail, turned spindles, a solid shaped seat, and turned legs.
fig 2. Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906

Baluster turned spindles rise obliquely supporting the striking horseshoe armrest

Each arm terminates in out-turned scrolled hand grips

Comfortable saddle squab being nicely crafted with defined leg scallops

fig 3. An antique Edwardian oak captains chair featuring a curved backrail, turned spindles, a solid shaped seat, and turned legs.
fig 3. Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906

Standing upon a quartet of stout baluster legs united by double 'H' stretchers

Engraved maker's initials T.M. to the rear, with the date stamped as 1906

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This is a charming antique country house captain's chair, with appealing colour and fine English craftsmanship.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Chair Width: 67.5cm (26.5'')

Chair Depth: 61.5cm (24.25'')

Chair Height: 79cm (31'')

Seat Width: 38cm (15'')

Seat Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Seat Height: 45cm (17.75'')

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
61.5cm (24.21")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Captains Chair to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220685
Dealers Internal Ref
26128
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique Edwardian oak captains chair featuring a curved backrail, turned spindles, a solid shaped seat, and turned legs.
Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906
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A smokers bow, often referred to as a captains chair, is a traditional low-backed armchair featuring a curved horseshoe-shaped crest rail supported by turned spindles. Originating in 19th-century Britain, these sturdy timber chairs were widely used in country houses, offices, libraries, and public houses.

Traditionally crafted from dense hardwoods such as oak, elm, or ash, these chairs feature jointed steam-bent crest rails, turned legs, and a saddle-shaped solid wood seat. The components were joined using mortise and tenon joinery reinforced with stretchers for maximum durability.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural wear patterns on the seat and armrests, traditional joinery without modern Phillips screws, and solid wood construction. Look for rich patination from age and hand-turned spindle details characteristic of early 20th-century craftsmanship.

This versatile wooden armchair functions as a functional desk chair in a home study, an accent piece in a hallway, or additional seating in a dining space. Its warm timber tones contrast effectively against contemporary minimalist or classic schemes.

Keep the timber clean by dusting with a soft cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood and preserve the surface patina. Avoid placing the item directly near central heating radiators to prevent cracking or warping of the solid wood.
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