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Very Rare Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC to the Back
Very Rare Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC to the Back

Very Rare Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC to the Back

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and important original Victorian Walnut Eton College captain’s chair with carved with EC in the back rest.

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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs

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Very Rare Set of Six Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC, Eton College
Very Rare Set of Six Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC, Eton College

Very Rare Set of Six Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC, Eton College

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and important suite of six original Victorian Walnut captains chairs each one carved with EC in the back rest for Eton College A su...

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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

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Questions About College Captains Chair

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain's chair is an armchair with a saddle seat and low curved back, usually upholstered in leather or cloth. It has vertical spindles that create the appearance of extra height for more formal settings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Captain’s chairs are called that because early versions of the armchairs were used aboard boats to provide seating for high-ranking officers. These chairs date back to the 19th century and usually featured all-wood construction. Find a selection of antique and vintage captain's chairs on 1stDibs.