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Victorian Smokers Bow Chair
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Victorian Smokers Bow Chair

19th century
For Sale by Nimbus Antiques
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Sn5318 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double stretchers. This chair is in fantastic, original condition - ready to place at home. c1890

H30.5" H18"-seat W26.5" D25.5"

H78cm H46cm W67cm D65cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Nimbus Antiques has dated this Victorian Smokers Bow Chair to the Victorian era.

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SA934405
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sn5318
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Description
Sn5318 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double stretchers. This chair is in fantastic, original condition - ready to place at home. c1890

H30.5" H18"-seat W26.5" D25.5"

H78cm H46cm W67cm D65cm

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Nimbus Antiques has dated this Victorian Smokers Bow Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA934405
Dealers Internal Ref
sn5318
Nimbus Antiques
Nimbus Antiques
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We offer a wide, high quality range of antique furniture all of which are restored to the highest standard in our own workshops

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Whaley Bridge
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 7JZ
United Kingdom
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A dark polished Victorian smokers bow wooden armchair featuring turned spindles, a curved horseshoe armrest, and a shaped solid seat.
Victorian Smokers Bow Chair
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A dark polished Victorian smokers bow wooden armchair featuring turned spindles, a curved horseshoe armrest, and a shaped solid seat.
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A smokers bow chair, often referred to as a captains chair, is a low-backed Victorian wooden armchair characterised by a horseshoe-shaped top rail, turned spindles, and a deeply contoured saddle seat. Originally popular in 19th-century public houses, offices, and smoking rooms, it remains a classic piece of traditional English furniture.

These chairs were traditionally crafted using a combination of English hardwoods, most commonly featuring a solid elm saddle seat paired with turned legs and spindles made from beech, ash, or oak. The components were joined using traditional mortise and tenon joinery for long-lasting durability.

Authentic Victorian examples display hand-turned spindles, natural wear around the stretcher rails where feet rested, and a contoured elm seat showing single-plank construction. Look for original wedged tenon joints visible on the top rail and age-related patination across the armrests.

A smokers bow chair functions exceptionally well as a desk chair in a home study or as an occasional accent piece in a hallway or living room. Pairing its rich dark wood tones with minimalist desks, textured wool throws, or contemporary artwork creates a balance between traditional craft and modern design.

Dust the chair regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and protect the original patina, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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