Office chair - Library - Mahogany - English Captain’s Chair
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Rare 19th‑century English Library Captain’s Chair on original wheels, circa 1880–1910, with a solid mahogany frame and an original deep‑tufted leather back, measuring 95 cm high, 57 cm wide and 55 cm deep (seating height 42 cm), weight about 13.5 kg, in good original condition with patina.
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Very rare 19th-century English library / captain's chair on original wheels – circa 1890
Beautiful original English library chair (Captain’s Chair) from the late 19th century, made around 1880–1910.
This characterful armchair is fully constructed from solid wood and features an original deeply buttoned leather backrest with a beautifully aged patina.
The chair rests on four original box castors with brass sleeves and hardwood running surfaces, making this type of chair highly recognizable and very desirable among collectors and enthusiasts of English club and library furniture.
The anatomically shaped seat and wide armrests ensure exceptional seating comfort.
An iconic piece of furniture that was formerly used in English gentlemen’s clubs, law offices, and libraries.
Dimensions
Height: 95 cm
Seat height: 42 cm
Width: 57 cm
Depth: 55 cm
Weight: approx. 13.5 kg
state
In good original antique condition with beautiful natural patina, light signs of use consistent with age.
The leather is original, flexible, and without tears.
Details
Original 19th-century box castors
Hand-turned legs
Original upholstery
Very decorative and comfortable.
Ready for immediate use
Very rare 19th-century English library / captain's chair on original wheels – circa 1890
Beautiful original English library chair (Captain’s Chair) from the late 19th century, made around 1880–1910.
This characterful armchair is fully constructed from solid wood and features an original deeply buttoned leather backrest with a beautifully aged patina.
The chair rests on four original box castors with brass sleeves and hardwood running surfaces, making this type of chair highly recognizable and very desirable among collectors and enthusiasts of English club and library furniture.
The anatomically shaped seat and wide armrests ensure exceptional seating comfort.
An iconic piece of furniture that was formerly used in English gentlemen’s clubs, law offices, and libraries.
Dimensions
Height: 95 cm
Seat height: 42 cm
Width: 57 cm
Depth: 55 cm
Weight: approx. 13.5 kg
state
In good original antique condition with beautiful natural patina, light signs of use consistent with age.
The leather is original, flexible, and without tears.
Details
Original 19th-century box castors
Hand-turned legs
Original upholstery
Very decorative and comfortable.
Ready for immediate use
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
13.5 kg
Wood type
Mahogany
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
English Captain’s Chair
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Model
Library
Material
Leather, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
95 cm
Width
57 cm
Depth
65 cm
Estimated period
1880-1910
Seating Height
42 cm
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