One from a pair of Victorian elm Captains chairs having spindle backs, moulded seat and turned legs, united by double turned stretchers and raised on castors.

Size 25 x 22 x 31 inches tall

Price £425

Stock no. 4527

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

63cm (24.80")

Depth

556cm (218.90")

Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Elm Captains Chair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA469322

Dealers Internal Reference

4527

Dealers Notes

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Description

One from a pair of Victorian elm Captains chairs having spindle backs, moulded seat and turned legs, united by double turned stretchers and raised on castors.

Size 25 x 22 x 31 inches tall

Price £425

Stock no. 4527

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

63cm (24.80")

Depth

556cm (218.90")

Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Elm Captains Chair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA469322

Dealers Internal Ref

4527

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Originating in the 19th century, a Captains chairfrequently referred to as a smokers bow or tub chairis a low-backed wooden armchair featuring a curved horseshoe-shaped top rail supported by turned spindles.

Victorian Captains chairs typically feature a solid elm saddle seat, selected for its resistance to splitting, paired with turned legs, stretchers, and spindles made from beech, ash, or fruitwood.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-turned spindles, natural wear around the stretcher rails, original brass or iron castors, and a contoured saddle seat carved from a single slab of wood.

These chairs function effectively paired with a contemporary writing desk in a home office, positioned in a hallway, or utilised as accent seating within a study or library setting.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent drying and shrinkage.

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