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Victorian Mahogany Captain's Desk Chair
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Victorian Mahogany Captain's Desk Chair

19th century
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Victorian Mahogany Captain's Chair, upholstered in deep buttoned red leather, with Cope & Collinson castors - 28"w x 26"d x 26"h (17" to the seat)

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Leather Captains Chair to the Victorian era.

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SA978925
Dealers Internal Reference
6361
Description
Victorian Mahogany Captain's Chair, upholstered in deep buttoned red leather, with Cope & Collinson castors - 28"w x 26"d x 26"h (17" to the seat)
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Leather Captains Chair to the Victorian era.

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SA978925
Dealers Internal Ref
6361
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011
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A Victorian mahogany captains desk chair featuring deep-buttoned burgundy leather upholstery, brass stud trim, turned spindles, and carved legs on brass castors.
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Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
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A Victorian mahogany captains desk chair featuring deep-buttoned burgundy leather upholstery, brass stud trim, turned spindles, and carved legs on brass castors.
Victorian Mahogany Captain's Desk Chair
Ref: SA978925
A Victorian mahogany captains desk chair featuring deep-buttoned burgundy leather upholstery, brass stud trim, turned spindles, and carved legs on brass castors.
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A Victorian captains desk chair is a low-profile armchair characterised by a curved horseshoe backrest supported by turned spindles or splats. Designed during the nineteenth century for commercial, maritime, and office use, these chairs prioritize solid timber construction and ergonomic support.

These chairs are predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Upholstery traditionally features full-grain hide leather secured with brass studding, with interior cushioning supported by steel coil springs and natural horsehair stuffing.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved details, hand-tufted buttoning with genuine leather patination, and original brass or ceramic castors. Inspecting the underside reveals traditional joinery, such as mortise and tenon joints, alongside natural age oxidation on unseen timber surfaces.

A Victorian desk chair can be paired with a minimalist modern writing desk to create a textural contrast, or situated within a traditional home library. The rich tones of mahogany and buttoned leather add visual weight to contemporary neutral study spaces.

Leather upholstery requires periodic treatment with specialized leather wax or conditioner to preserve flexibility and prevent cracking. Wood frames should be dusted regularly and nourished with natural beeswax, keeping the piece positioned away from direct heat sources.
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