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Antique Victorian Leather Captains Chair
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Antique Victorian Leather Captains Chair

19th century
Sold 28 October 2024 · Marylebone Antiques
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A superb antique Victorian leather captains chair, made in England and dating from around the 1860-1880 period.

It is of incredibly fine quality, with gorgeous light green leather upholstery and a solid mahogany frame. The spindles on the back rest and the legs are finely turned and fluted, the legs sit on brass casters.

This is a great size to be used as a generous desk chair or as an occasional armchair / library chair.

We have had the leather hand coloured and revived by our leather restorer, the mahogany has also been re-polished. The condition is excellent with a gorgeous all round patina.

Width – 26 inches , 66 cm

Depth – 29 inches , 74 cm

Height – 32 inches , 82 cm

Seat height – 18 inches , 46 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Captains Chair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1095471
Dealers Internal Reference
9105
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A superb antique Victorian leather captains chair, made in England and dating from around the 1860-1880 period.
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It is of incredibly fine quality, with gorgeous light green leather upholstery and a solid mahogany frame.
Marylebone Antiques

The spindles on the back rest and the legs are finely turned and fluted, the legs sit on brass casters.

fig 1. An antique Victorian green leather captains chair with button tufting, turned wooden legs, and brass castors against a white background.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Leather Captains Chair

This is a great size to be used as a generous desk chair or as an occasional armchair / library chair.

We have had the leather hand coloured and revived by our leather restorer, the mahogany has also been re-polished. The condition is excellent with a gorgeous all round patina.

Width – 26 inches , 66 cm

Depth – 29 inches , 74 cm

Height – 32 inches , 82 cm

Seat height – 18 inches , 46 cm

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Captains Chair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1095471
Dealers Internal Ref
9105
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique Victorian green leather captains chair with button tufting, turned wooden legs, and brass castors against a white background.
Antique Victorian Leather Captains Chair
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourOlive Green
  • MotifsButton tufting, Turned spindles, Brass castors, Studded trim
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

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Victorian captains chairs evolved during the 19th century to provide functional, ergonomic seating for professionals, lawyers, and gentlemen in studies and offices, often featuring robust timber frames and low, supportive backrests.

These chairs are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring traditional joinery, hand-stitched leather upholstery, deep button tufting, and brass hardware or castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-beaten brass tacks, naturally aged patina on the leather, and heavy timber frames showing genuine wear consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing methods.

Pair the chair with a contemporary minimalist desk to create a striking contrast, or position it within a traditional home office to ground the space with historical character and rich texture.

Preserve antique leather by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically treating the surface with a specialist leather conditioner or wax to prevent drying and cracking.
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