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Antique Captain’s Chair
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Antique Captain’s Chair

19th century
For Sale by The Ark Stores (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

An antique captain’s or smoker’s bow chair

Elm and beechwood

Makers name stamped to back of seat

GoodEarl and Sons

High Wycombe chair makers

Late 19th century

In stripped pale condition

Old blacksmith metal strengthening repairs to both arms

Old knot hole loss to seat

Small unstructural crack to seat

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Oak Captains Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221619
Description
An antique captain’s or smoker’s bow chair

Elm and beechwood

Makers name stamped to back of seat

GoodEarl and Sons

High Wycombe chair makers

Late 19th century

In stripped pale condition

Old blacksmith metal strengthening repairs to both arms

Old knot hole loss to seat

Small unstructural crack to seat

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Oak Captains Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221619
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail.
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Archive I A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail.

Antique Captain’s Chair

Archive II A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail. View II
Archive III A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail. View III
Archive IV A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail. View IV
Archive V A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail. View V
Archive VI A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail. View VI
Archive VII A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail. View VII
Archive VIII A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail. View VIII
Archive IX A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail. View IX
Archive X A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail. View X
Archive XI A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail. View XI
Archive XII A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail. View XII
Archive XIII A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail. View XIII
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
Location
Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 55
Items Sold 688
The Ark Stores
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Location: Town Car Park, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2HG, United Kingdom
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A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail.
Antique Captain’s Chair
Ref: SA1221619
A low-backed antique oak captains armchair featuring turned legs, an H-stretcher, and vertical spindles supporting a broad curved armrest rail.
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A captains chair, historically associated with nautical vessels and commercial offices, is a low-backed armchair featuring a curved top rail supported by vertical spindles and sturdy turned legs.

These chairs were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, elm, beech, or mahogany, utilizing mortise and tenon joinery alongside turned wooden spindles for structural stability.

Authentic historic examples exhibit hand-turned spindles, natural wear patterns around the armrests and footrests, solid wooden plank seats, and traditional joinery methods rather than modern fasteners.

Pair the chair with a clean-lined modern desk, position it in a reading nook alongside textured linen textiles, or place it as an accent piece in a contemporary hallway.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to preserve the finish, and position the chair away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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