This table and chairs combination has been in my family for as long as I remember. The chairs were purchased by my father and were obtained as a result of the Gainsville, Texas, lodge rebuild in 1910. Upon close scrutiny, you will find that each chair is slightly different, one with a cut-out grip in the lower back cresting, and two with original metal-rod reinforcements. Each has a slab seat, turned legs and spindles, box stretchers, and a beautiful patina throughout.
These four architypes of the captain’s chair are not to be confused with the other two similar Windsor-type chairs, the smoker’s bow and the firehouse Windsor. The captain’s chair is a distinct American chair whose name has been co-opted by literally thousands of later-day dining room chairs. The captain’s chair, c 1865-80, was used initially in the pilot house of the Mississippi river steamers. The box stretcher is used, and the arm bow curves downwards to be socketed into the seat.
The table, an American standard, was purchased by my mother at a Georgetown, Texas, antique store in the early sixties. As you can see in the photograph, it has the classic pedestal design. Also in very good condition, included are two leaves not pictured.
For further information, contact Bruce at 817-691-3117. Cash sale only, no delivery.

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