Description
Air Ministry captains desk chair made of oak c1930’s. A good wide and deep seat, broad arms and a design feature for these chairs being the bulbous turned legs. These captains chairs were used within the RAF offices and can be seen on many of the photographs of wartime stations. It was supplied by the crown for Military and Civil Servant use and is stamped with the crown and G.R.V. There is a manufacturers stamp on the underside but hard to read the company name due to staining, however Downley can be seen which is an area on the outskirts of High Wycombe, home to many furniture makers. Newly and fully upholstered with new padding and webbing to meet with fire regulations and covered in an antique leather. In good condition and all joints are solid.
76cmH x 67cmW x 54cmDÂ (seat height 46cm)