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Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair C1900
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Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair C1900

19th century
Description

This is an antique armchair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900.

An appealing country kitchen, bow back armchair

Grain interest to the elm and beech in a wax polished finish

Solid and stable offering a comfortable seat

Scrolled armrests raised on ball and fillet turned spindles

Deep, shaped crest rail for added back support

Solid elm slab seat panel with subtle saddling

Raised on stout turned legs united by double 'H' stretcher

A classic chair from the Victorian, provincial country kitchen. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 61cm (24'')

Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Height: 81.25cm (32'')

Seat Width: 39cm (15.25'')

Seat Depth: 41cm (16.25'')

Seat Height: 43.25cm (17'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
81.2cm (31.97")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Smokers Bow Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA992320
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18.5125
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Description
This is an antique armchair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900.

An appealing country kitchen, bow back armchair

Grain interest to the elm and beech in a wax polished finish

fig 1. A dark brown Victorian smokers bow armchair featuring turned spindles, a curved headrest rail, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair C1900

Solid and stable offering a comfortable seat

Scrolled armrests raised on ball and fillet turned spindles

Deep, shaped crest rail for added back support

Solid elm slab seat panel with subtle saddling

Raised on stout turned legs united by double 'H' stretcher

fig 2. A dark brown Victorian smokers bow armchair featuring turned spindles, a curved headrest rail, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs.
fig 2. Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair C1900

A classic chair from the Victorian, provincial country kitchen. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 61cm (24'')

Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

fig 3. A dark brown Victorian smokers bow armchair featuring turned spindles, a curved headrest rail, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs.
fig 3. Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair C1900

Max Height: 81.25cm (32'')

Seat Width: 39cm (15.25'')

Seat Depth: 41cm (16.25'')

Seat Height: 43.25cm (17'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques
fig 4. A dark brown Victorian smokers bow armchair featuring turned spindles, a curved headrest rail, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs.
fig 4. Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair C1900

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

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Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Height
81.2cm (31.97")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Smokers Bow Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA992320
Dealers Internal Ref
18.5125
London Fine Antiques
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A dark brown Victorian smokers bow armchair featuring turned spindles, a curved headrest rail, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs.
Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair C1900
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A smokers bow chair is a nineteenth-century English armchair defined by its low, rounded back, steam-bent arm rail, and turned spindles. Originally designed for comfort in commercial spaces, smoking rooms, and offices, it features a contoured saddle seat and broad elbow rests.

These chairs were predominantly crafted using native English hardwoods. The shaped seat was typically carved from a solid slab of elm due to its figure and resistance to splitting, while the spindles, legs, and steam-bent arms were usually turned from beech, ash, or birch.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned spindles, wedged tenon joinery beneath the seat, and natural wear patterns on the front legs and stretcher. They generally feature an ergonomically carved solid wooden saddle seat rather than a flat board, along with original dark patination.

This versatile design functions effectively as an accent chair beside a fireplace, an office chair paired with a writing desk, or an entryway seating option. The deep timber tones balance light contemporary palettes and complement traditional dark wood schemes.

Preserve the timber by keeping the chair away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage or cracking. Clean the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste annually to protect the original finish and patination.
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