{"product_id":"vintage-1970s-japanese-windsor-captains-chair-gj-coles-coy-ltd-imported","title":"Vintage 1970s Japanese Windsor Captains Chair GJ Coles \u0026 Coy Ltd Imported","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem: Vintage Captain’s \/ Windsor-Style Armchair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImporter \/ Retailer: G.J. Coles \u0026amp; Coy Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEra: c.1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle: Windsor \/ Captain’s Chair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Solid hardwood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour \/ Finish: Warm natural timber finish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBack: Turned spindle back with shaped crest and integrated handhold\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArms: Curved wraparound arms with turned supports\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeat: Shaped solid timber seat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarkings: Original underside import stamp – “G.J. Coles \u0026amp; Coy Ltd” \/ “From Japan”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostcode Marking: 3029\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great piece of Australian retail history from an era when Coles sold considerably more than groceries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis characterful vintage captain’s chair was made in Japan and imported into Australia by G.J. Coles \u0026amp; Coy Ltd, with the original importer’s stamp still visible underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelieved to date from around the 1970s, it combines traditional Windsor-inspired styling with Japanese manufacture, featuring a shaped solid timber seat, turned spindle construction, sweeping arms and a distinctive broad crest rail with integrated handhold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday it works beautifully as a desk chair, occasional chair, reading chair or statement piece in a vintage-inspired interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes and photographs below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine vintage piece showing age-appropriate signs of previous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Solid and substantial timber construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Attractive aged timber finish and grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Minor surface marks, scratches and finish wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Turned spindles, arms and stretchers appear intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* No obvious major structural damage noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original G.J. Coles \u0026amp; Coy Ltd \/ From Japan import stamp remains visible underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* We have left the chair with its vintage character rather than heavily refinishing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 Due to the size and nature of this item, local pickup is preferred from Vintage HQ Heidelberg, Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery within Melbourne may be possible by prior arrangement and at additional cost – please contact us before purchasing to discuss options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterstate buyers are welcome to contact us before purchase if they would like to arrange their own furniture courier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? We’re happy to help! Just message us and we’ll get back to you promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Info\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e🛍️ Check out our other items — we specialise in vintage, collectible and unusual pieces and are always happy to combine purchases where practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📲 Follow us @vintagehqcomau on socials and on eBay for more nostalgic finds and stories behind these unique or rare pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67703367074021,"sku":"EB-147628879074","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/1255\/3701\/files\/57_81e52678-ad40-459f-9815-8ece629cc17e.jpg?v=1792015758","url":"https:\/\/vintagehq.com.au\/products\/vintage-1970s-japanese-windsor-captains-chair-gj-coles-coy-ltd-imported","provider":"Vintage HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}