Hingstons of Wilton has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
This Victorian captain’s desk chair was made circa 1880.
The chairmaker selected fruitwood, which is rare to find on this type of chair.
The seat is fruitwood with beech turnings under the arms that have good hand grips.
These chairs provide great social history as they originally were known as smokers bow chairs, where after hard days graft the owner would sit and relax to smoke a pipe to unwind.
They were durable and popular, often placed in Inns and tea rooms. At times you see them in the old newsreels of the Battle of Britain as RAF pilots waited to scramble.
As time has gone on, they have now become known as captain’s chairs.
It has the saddle seat, this makes the chair to sit on, very comfortable and so make great desk chairs.
66cms widest across arms 26ins
61cms deep 24ins
81.5cms high 32ins
48cms seat height 19ins
All dimensions are approximate, whilst we take as much care as possible, we can be marginally out.
Delivery
UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.
On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with
This Victorian captain’s chairis an item of antique furniture is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Guarantee
This Victorian captain’s chair carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 40 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.
PRICE MATCHING
Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.
When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Hingstons Distance selling policy
Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.
Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer
Items remain on sale until payment is received
Hingstons of Wilton has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Victorian captain’s desk chair
