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The captain’s chair can have many definitions, but traditionally it is called a chair that has a vertical support that serves as a backrest and horizontal supports that also serve as armrests. The traditional model is often associated with maritime-themed furniture, but this association depends more on the woodwork than the actual function of the chair.
In most cases, the captain’s chair is a wooden chair. It is often used on desks and in dining rooms, and is also a popular choice in restaurants. To fit the name, it must have armrests and a backrest. Many dining sets come with one chair with armrests and several other chairs that don’t. Often in a traditional design, the main horizontal line at the top of the chair that serves as the tip of the armrest and the backrest are the same height.
More recently, a captain’s chair has come to identify other chairs that have backs and armrests that do not meet the definition of having more than two upright supports. For example, some use this name to refer to chairs with fabric stretched between two supports for the seat and back, as long as they also have armrests. However, they are better called director’s chairs.
The confusion over the term revolves around the fact that there is no clear definition of this term, so different dealers or manufacturers may use it for a wide variety of styles. To add to the ambiguity of the definition, it is also the name of exercise equipment intended to work the abdominal areas.
The cost of a captain’s chair can vary widely, depending primarily on the quality of the chair, the type of wood or other material used in its creation, and other factors such as the type of padding, if any. From time to time you can find old chairs.
Due to its relatively simple construction, this design has been widely used for centuries. The vertical supports make it a very sturdy chair. In many cases, especially on older chairs, there may not be padding or padding at all.
