captain's chair

Bridge officer's seat

A captain's chair is a wooden armchair with a rounded back formed by spindles connecting to a semicircular rail, traditionally used at a ship's helm.

The design spread to homes and offices, where it suggests authority and comfort.

In fitness, the captain's chair is a piece of gym equipment with padded armrests and a back support, used for hanging leg raises and similar core exercises.

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Opposites
seating hierarchy

captain's chairsteerage

Ship's cheapest quarters

passenger seat · coach seat · economy seat · back seat · economy class

seating design/comfort

captain's chairstanding room

Area for standing audience

bench · shared seating · floor seating · stool · folding chair

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G