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Antique Elm Captains Chair

1900 - 1920
Description

An attractive and good quality 'Smoker's Bow' or 'Captain's' armchair dating from the late 19th Century. It has a comfortable wide and deep shaped elm seat with broad arms, turned spindles and turned legs joined by a double stretcher.

It is approximately 31 1/2" (80cm) high and it is 27" (69cm) wide across the arms. The seat is approximately 20" (51cm) deep and 18" (46cm) high.

It is in good condition for its age and it is a strong and sturdy chair. It has developed a lovely aged and a nice warm colour. The chair is not without a few marks and signs of age and use but no major damages and nothing detrimental. It has been cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Elm Captains Chair to the 1920s.

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SA1224444
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An attractive and good quality 'Smoker's Bow' or 'Captain's' armchair dating from the late 19th Century.
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It has a comfortable wide and deep shaped elm seat with broad arms, turned spindles and turned legs joined by a double stretcher.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. An antique wooden captains chair crafted from elm with turned spindles, a curved top rail, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Elm Captains Chair

It is approximately 31 1/2" (80cm) high and it is 27" (69cm) wide across the arms. The seat is approximately 20" (51cm) deep and 18" (46cm) high.

It is in good condition for its age and it is a strong and sturdy chair. It has developed a lovely aged and a nice warm colour. The chair is not without a few marks and signs of age and use but no major damages and nothing detrimental. It has been cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

fig 2. An antique wooden captains chair crafted from elm with turned spindles, a curved top rail, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs.
fig 2. Antique Elm Captains Chair

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Elm Captains Chair to the 1920s.

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SA1224444
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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An antique wooden captains chair crafted from elm with turned spindles, a curved top rail, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs.
Antique Elm Captains Chair
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The captains chair, also commonly known as a smokers bow chair, gained widespread popularity during the 19th century in Britain. Originally used in offices, libraries, public houses, and maritime settings, the low-backed design allowed the sitter to sit comfortably for long periods while maintaining freedom of movement.

These chairs were typically constructed using native English hardwoods. The thick saddle seats were commonly carved from dense elm timber due to its water resistance and prominent figure, while the turned spindles, legs, and steam-bent arm rails were made from ash, beech, or birch.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned spindles, wedged joinery visible on the top rail or seat undersides, and deeply contoured saddle seats carved from a single slab of timber. Look for natural wear on the stretcher rails where feet rested and genuine patination around the armrests.

A traditional captains chair works effectively as an accent desk chair paired with a modern writing table or positioned in a reading nook. Its rich timber tones add texture and warmth to contemporary minimal spaces or traditional English country interiors.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the wood grain. Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent the timber from drying out or splitting.
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