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George III Mahogany Carver Chair
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III Mahogany Hepplewhite Design Dining Carver Chair with Blood Red Leather Upholstery c1780
Category
1770s English Hepplewhite Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Carver Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of Arts & Crafts golden oak carver chairs.
A good pair of chairs very stout and sturdy, the
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Windsor Country Penny Seat Carver Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Windsor Country Penny Seat Carver Chair
The chair has a curved back and spindles in
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Beech
Swedish Antique Biedermeier Carver Chairs 1800s Quilted Golden Birch A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
This style is known by many names Smokers Bow
Category
1850s Early Victorian Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Early 1900s Antique Quilted Mahogany Wreath A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted mahogany
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Wreath Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 35.83 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Fan Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Dark Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 18.12 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch square
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Georgian Elm and Ash Wheel Back Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Georgian Elm and Ash Wheel Back Windsor Carver Chair
This is an early 19th Century chair made
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Elm
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch PAIR Z
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch PAIR A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 34.26 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Quality Antique Regency Pair of Figured Mahogany Desk/Carver Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique regency pair of figured mahogany desk/carver chairs having a figured mahogany
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Other
Early 19th Century Beech and Elm Childs Country Carver Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century beech and elm childs country carver chair
This is an early 19th century
Category
Early 19th Century Country Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Swedish Folk Art Countrry Carver Chairs in Kurbits Faux Wood Grain
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish turbots Folk Art pair of carver chairs in hand-painted faux wood grain with
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Carver Chairs
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Early 1900 Swedish Antique Marquetry Inlays Art Deco A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Art Deco/ late Biedermeier Empire pair of carver chairs in highly quilted golden birch
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Incl. Pair of Elbow 'Carver' chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Including a Pair of Elbow ‘Carver’ Chairs
With
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square 2+1 A
Located in Lewes, England
3 Swedish Biedermeier Empire antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Excellent Quality Gothic Carved Oak Carver Chairs A good pair of chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of Excellent Quality Gothic Carved Oak Carver Chairs
A good pair of chairs very stout and
Category
19th Century Gothic Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of Excellent Quality Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Carver Chairs A good pair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of Excellent Quality Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Carver Chairs
A good pair of chairs very
Category
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 44 in W 27 in D 20 in
Winston Churchill Linked Harry Warren House Eight Antique Dining Carver Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Depth:- 54cm
Seat height:- 48.5cm
X2 Carver chair dimensions
Height:- 123.5cm
Width:- 63.5cm
Depth
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 45.28 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
William IV Mahogany Carver Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J030 Elegant William IV elbow chair in mahogany, having shaped top rail with decorative carved
Category
19th Century English Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Of Large Regency Mahogany Carver Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
different theories as to where the term carver chair originates, but we rather like the simple one of a
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Carver Ladderback Chairs with Leather Seats, Europe Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful early midcentury pair of carver chairs combines historic elements with an organic
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 44.89 in W 25.6 in D 24.22 in
Pair of William IV Mahogany Carvers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J020 Pair of antique carver chair in mahogany, each having shaped top rail above carved mid rail
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 19th Century Country dining Chairs This is a charming set of
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
4 single and 2 Carver chairs
The chairs are in good sturdy condition and have a wonderful natural
Category
19th Century Gothic Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Oak
Outstanding Quality Set of 10 Antique Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 10 antique Victorian walnut dining chairs consisting of two carver
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 42.72 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Outstanding Quality Set of 10 Antique Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 10 antique Victorian walnut dining chairs consisting of two carver
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 42.72 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Chippendale Carver Arm Chair, Antique Mahogany, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
An elegant mahogany Chippendale style carver chair.
Standing upon shaped front legs with carved
Category
1890s Chippendale Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality set of 8 antique regency mahogany dining chairs consisting of 2 carver chairs and 6
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Other
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Color 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
. 4 chairs and 2 carver chairs.
The top grade flame veneers are brought to life by the sought after
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Set of 8 George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
carvers and six single chairs each with drop in seats, which could benefit from re-upholstery to match
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1928
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in London, GB
features two carver chairs and four side-chairs. These chairs are strong examples of the transition from
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
or Captain’s Chair
A good original English Elm Windsor Carver Chair, all in very good original
Category
19th Century Country Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Elm
19th century set of 8 mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs
Located in Chelmsford, GB
fabric ,consisting of six single chairs and two carvers The chairs are in very condition with no loose
Category
19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Important 17th Century Carver Armchair Medfield MA
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare and important 17th century Carver Chair. Removed from the Medfield MA house in the 1982 and
Category
17th Century American American Colonial Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of 6 19th Century Country House Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Country Oak Chairs, one of which is the carver chair
These handsome Oak frames have turned legs and
Category
1890s Gothic Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Oak
A Set of 4 Victorian Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs This is a lovely set
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
patina and with no loose joints
The carver chairs are 34” high 18” across the front and seats are 19
Category
1880s Gothic Revival Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Oak
SIX ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WALNUT BROWN LEATHER GOTHIC REVIVAL DINING CHAIRs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
ornate and really quite comfortable. You have four standard chairs and a pair of larger carver armchairs
Category
1840s British Gothic Revival Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 45.08 in W 26.38 in D 23.04 in
Antique C1830 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 8 (6 Plus 2), Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs (Set of 8: 6 Chairs + 2 Carvers) C1830
Category
19th Century Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 veneer Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
having a darker rich french polish finish. Set of 4 chairs and 2 carver chairs.
The top grade flame
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set 4 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
offer it to you.
We can also supply 1800s biedermeier carver chairs in the same style available
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 2 Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
offer it to you.
We can also supply 1800s biedermeier carver chairs in the same style available
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Mahogany Antique Deco A
Located in Lewes, England
chairs and 2 carver chairs.
They have lovely inlaid marquetry on the front rim.
The top grade flame
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Chippendale Period Carved Carver/Arm/Desk Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
with carving that continues across the top rail. A first-rate Chippendale style chair of generous size
Category
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Set of Six Solid Hand Carved Walnut Claw & Ball Feet Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dimensions
Height:- 97cm, seat height 50.5cm
Width:- 64cm
Depth:- 57cm
X2 Carver chair dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
Antique Drawing Room Elbow Chair, English, Carver, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room elbow chair. An English, mahogany carver in Chippendale taste
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.59 in W 24.61 in D 21.66 in
Set of ten antique George III quality mahogany inlaid dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Set of ten antique George III quality mahogany inlaid dining chairs, consisting of two carvers and
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Six Victorian 1880 Walnut Shepherds Crook Dining Chairs with Claw & Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
:- 47.5cm
Pair of carver chair dimensions
Height:- 102cm
Width:- 66cm
Depth:- 63cm
Seat
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Pair of English 19th Century Large Mahogany Carver Elbow Chairs Reupholstered
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of 19th century large mahogany carver elbow chairs reupholstered in 'Artemis' velvet
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 42.52 in W 23.63 in D 23.23 in
Eight Hand Carved Armorial Crest Coat of Arms Antique Jacobean Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
:- 50.5cm
Seat height:- cm
X2 Carver chair dimensions
Height:- 125cm
Width:- 67cm
Depth
Category
19th Century English Jacobean Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 43.12 in W 20.08 in D 19.89 in
Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Elbow, Carver or Desk Chair 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian mahogany elbow, carver or desk chair 18th Century. Very rare, with an
Category
18th Century Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.19 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
Set of 10 Antique Chippendale Carver Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A magnificent set of 10 antique Chippendale style carver dining chairs. They were made in England
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Carver
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century mahogany Chippendale style carver. The back and arms fluted and centred by pierced
Category
1780s Irish George III Antique Carver Chairs
Lovely George II circa 1760 Primitive Carver Armchair Original Period Repairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George II circa 1760 oak carver chair with period
Category
1760s English George II Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 36.23 in W 18.31 in D 18.31 in
Dining Chairs Set of 12 Walnut, 1 Carver and 11 Side Chairs
By Lionel Rawlinson Limited 1
Located in Toronto, CA
Dining chairs walnut 1 arm and 11 side chairs 19th century styling made by Lionel Rawlinson
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Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Georgian Revival Mahogany Elbow Carver Dining Chairs, Antique Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Pair of Georgian Revival Mahogany Elbow Carver Dining Chairs, Antique Quality, C1900 Armchairs
Category
Early 1900s Georgian Antique Carver Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
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Antique Carver Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique carver chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique carver chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and hardwood. Antique carver chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique carver chairs bearing Georgian or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Lionel Rawlinson Limited and Shapland & Petter each produced beautiful antique carver chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Carver Chairs?
Prices for antique carver chairs start at $527 and top out at $26,662 with the average selling for $1,793.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Antique Carver Chairs
- What is a carver chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 5, 2020
A carver chair is a dining chair with arms. It is sometimes called an elbow chair. Vintage carver chairs were often made in pairs as a part of a set of dining chairs. Reproductions of antique carver chairs are also very popular.
- Why is it called a carver chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. Carver is said to have owned a dining chair with armrests. This theory has been challenged, however, as John Carver may have died before the first carver chairs were made.
- What does Carver chair mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Carver chair is a type of seating crafted out of wood. Normally, the backs feature curved rails and may feature cutouts or spindles. Arms generally slope downwards and have only front supports. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Carver chairs.
- Where can I buy a carver chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Many stores sell carver chairs, and antique carver chairs can typically be found in secondhand/vintage shops across the country. Simple and comfortable, the carver chair is one of the most popular dining chairs in the United States. Here at 1stDibs, there are many different styles of carver chairs for sale.
- What is a carver dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
- Is carver chair a brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Carver chairs do not refer to a specific furniture brand — a carver chair is a generic kind of dining chair, although it features the added comfort of armrests. Vintage carver dining chairs and antique carver chairs are frequently requested at furniture stores around the United States as a staple of the American household.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
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