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Four Chairs
Midwinter Antiques
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Four Chairs

19th century
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An unusual set of 4 oak Captains/smokers bow chairs circa 1860 with pierced and fretted back and side splats, well turned legs and double stretchers. They are made in light oak, waxed and polished. Very comfortable! Photos 2-4 show each individual chair.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated these Victorian Wooden Captains Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA866726
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8190
Description
An unusual set of 4 oak Captains/smokers bow chairs circa 1860 with pierced and fretted back and side splats, well turned legs and double stretchers. They are made in light oak, waxed and polished. Very comfortable! Photos 2-4 show each individual chair.
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated these Victorian Wooden Captains Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA866726
Dealers Internal Ref
8190
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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Set of four Victorian light brown wooden captains armchairs with curved backrests, pierced splats, shaped saddle seats, and turned legs.
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Archive I Set of four Victorian light brown wooden captains armchairs with curved backrests, pierced splats, shaped saddle seats, and turned legs.

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Archive VI Set of four Victorian light brown wooden captains armchairs with curved backrests, pierced splats, shaped saddle seats, and turned legs. View VI
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Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
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Set of four Victorian light brown wooden captains armchairs with curved backrests, pierced splats, shaped saddle seats, and turned legs.
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Originating in 19th-century Britain, captains chairs and smokers armchairs were designed as comfortable, low-backed seating for commercial offices, libraries, and public houses. Their robust construction and ergonomic curved backrests made them a standard feature of Victorian domestic and working environments.

These armchairs were traditionally manufactured using native British hardwoods such as oak, ash, elm, and beech. The seats were sculpted from solid timber boards, while backrests and legs were turned or shaped using joinery techniques.

Authentic period examples demonstrate historical wear on the armrests and seat edges, hand-cut joinery marks, and natural patination in the timber finish. Original construction typically features mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs rather than modern fixings.

Low-profile wooden armchairs can be paired with a minimalist dining table to create visual contrast or placed individually alongside a desk or library shelving. The warm wood tones provide organic texture within contemporary architectural spaces.

Preservation involves regular dusting with a soft cloth and periodic application of natural beeswax polish to feed the timber. Chairs should be kept away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent shrinking, splitting, or joint movement.
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