What is a carver chair?

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?

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?

A 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.

Is carver chair a brand?

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.

What is a carver dining chair?

A 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.

Where can I buy a carver chair?

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 did antique carver chairs originally look like?

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.

Regency Carver Chairs

Earl Of Nottingham

Grange Dining Chairs

Bevan Funnell Dining Table

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane

Vintage Regency Carver Cane Chairs - a Pair

H 35 in W 21 in D 17.5 in

Set 8 Regency Dining Chairs Two Arms Six Sides

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful Set of 8 (6 + 2) Regency Rosewood / Simulated Dining Chairs. Here we Have a Quality Set

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Vintage 1980s Regency Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set 8 Regency Dining Chairs Two Arms Six Sides

H 33 in W 18 in D 19 in

Set Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Good Set of 8 (6 + 2) Mahogany Regency Bar Back Dining Chairs. Raised upon typical Regency Ring

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Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Antique

H 34 in W 20 in D 20 in

Set Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Brass Inlay

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 8 ( 6 + 2 ) regency revival mahogany brass inlaid chairs. These chairs having typical sabre

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Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Brass Inlay

H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in

Regency Mahogany Set Of 8 Dining Chairs

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A fine set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting six singles and two carvers having

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Set Of 8 Dining Chairs

H 34.5 in W 20 in D 17 in

Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Montreal, QC

faux leather. There are six side chairs and two carvers. These chairs are Regency period and date from

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in

Set Regency Dining Chairs, 6 English Rope Back

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Absolutely stunning set of 6 Regency style rope back dining chairs - Hand crafted from mahogany

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21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set Regency Dining Chairs, 6 English Rope Back

H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in

Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

A set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs. Comprising of two carvers and six chairs. Each with

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Antique Early 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 33 in W 22 in D 19 in

Regency Cuban Mahogany Dining Chairs: Set of 6 (4+2), Antique Quality, C1825

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

craftsmanship of these Regency Cuban mahogany dining chairs, a rare treasure that will enhance any dining space

Category

Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Regency Cuban Mahogany Dining Chairs: Set of 6 (4+2), Antique Quality, C1825

H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in

12 Important John Gee 1779-1824 Original Regency Hardwood & Brass Dining Chairs

By John Gee

Located in GB

-1824 Regency bergère Rosewood with brass inlay dining chairs Where to start, these are as rare as they

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Antique 18th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

12 Important John Gee 1779-1824 Original Regency Hardwood & Brass Dining Chairs

H 33.27 in W 20.48 in D 23.23 in

Antique fine quality set of 8 (6 plus 2) Regency mahogany dining chairs C1830

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique fine quality set of 8 (6 plus 2) early 19th Century Regency mahogany dining chairs C1830

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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique fine quality set of 8 (6 plus 2) Regency mahogany dining chairs C1830

H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Set of 6 Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs in the Regency Style a Good Quality Set

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Set of 6 midcentury Teak Dining Chairs in the Regency Style A Good Quality set of midcentury

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs in the Regency Style a Good Quality Set

H 39 in W 25 in D 22 in

Maitland Smith Pair Marble Tessellated Side Brass Chairs Vintage 1970s

By Maitland Smith

Located in London, GB

piece. Overall a good condition for its age. Also available: a dining table, 2 carver chairs, and an

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Marble, Brass

Maitland Smith Pair Marble Tessellated Side Brass Chairs Vintage 1970s

H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in

Eight Vintage Hardwood Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs 8

By Chesterfield

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of eight Regency style vintage fully

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20th Century French Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Eight Vintage Hardwood Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs 8

H 34.06 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Design Institute of America, 1980s, Attr Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Hastings, GB

roundels. Two carvers, four regular chairs. Labelled underneath seats. They have a Regency influence in

Category

Vintage 1980s American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Design Institute of America, 1980s, Attr Milo Baughman

H 40.56 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in

Set 16 Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Here we Have a Good Quality Set of 16 (15 + 1) Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs. The Chairs

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Antique 1880s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set 16 Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany 1880

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 20.5 in

Set of 6 French Empire Marquetry Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

. Set consists of 2 Captains/Carvers and 4 side chairs. Stunning marquetry throughout. Floral

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Boxwood, Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood

Set of 6 French Empire Marquetry Chairs

H 37 in W 22.5 in D 23 in

8 Antique George Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs from Lady Diana's Spencer House

By George Hepplewhite

Located in GB

Mahogany dining chairs from Spencer House which was built for the Spencer family between 1756-1766 for John

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

8 Antique George Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs from Lady Diana's Spencer House

H 38.19 in W 24.22 in D 24.22 in

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs

By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield

Located in GB

, clerks, cabinet makers, chair makers, upholsterers, carvers, carpenters and French polishers. They also

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs

H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Coffee Table 1980s Vintage Hollywood Regency

By Maitland Smith

Located in London, GB

is part of a set, which includes a dining table, two exquisite carver chairs, and two regular dining

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Coffee Table 1980s Vintage Hollywood Regency

H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in

EXQUISITE TWO PEDESTAL BURR WALNUT EXTENDING DiNING TABLE & 10 CHAIRS SUITE

Located in GB

Regency style Burr Walnut two pedestal dining table with ten matching inlaid dining chairs that have

Category

20th Century English Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut, Hardwood

EXQUISITE TWO PEDESTAL BURR WALNUT EXTENDING DiNING TABLE & 10 CHAIRS SUITE

H 29.14 in W 122.25 in D 48.43 in

Oriental Style Carved Dining Table and 6 Chairs

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

backs of the 6 carver chairs The Table has a removable leaf which fits in the centre to extend it to

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Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Oriental Style Carved Dining Table and 6 Chairs

H 31 in W 66 in D 48 in

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Vintage Set 8 Regency Revival Bar back Dining Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A delightful Vintage set of eight superb bar back dining chairs, Hand Crafted by Mines of Downley, Buckinghamshire", England and dating from the mid 20th Century. Masterfully craft...

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Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage Set 8 Regency Revival Bar back Dining Chairs 20th Century

H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in

Fine Set of Eight Antique George III Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine set of eight antique George IIIl quality mahogany dining chairs consisting of two carver chairs and six single chairs in original condition having a quality reeded top rail and ...

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Antique 1780s English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Set of Eight Antique George III Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 33.67 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in

Six Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Room Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of vintage-modern dining room chairs featuring upholstered seats and cane back. Matching dining room table sold separately. Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Six Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Room Chairs

H 38.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Antique Set of 8 Dining Chairs

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A handsome set of 8 Regency lyre back mahogany dining chairs with reeded legs; good large size - probably a little bit later in date than their design suggests The two arm chairs ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Set of 8 Dining Chairs

H 34 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Set of 6 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 6 regency mahogany dining chairs. The chairs are raised upon ring turned front legs with swept back legs. The chairs feature leather stuff over seats. The backs of the chai...

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Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 33 in W 19 in D 19.5 in

14 French Empire Dining Chairs. Circa 1820

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very smart set of fourteen solid and elegant dining room chairs dating from 1820' s between the Empire and the Restauration period. Although very similar, not all are identical, ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

14 French Empire Dining Chairs. Circa 1820

H 32.29 in W 17.52 in D 16.93 in

Vintage Set 10 Regency Revival Brass Inlaid Bar Back Dining Chairs 20th C

Located in London, GB

An absolutely superb English-made Vintage set of ten brass inlaid Regency Revival dining chairs dating from the late 20th century. These chairs have been masterfully hand crafted ...

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Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Set 10 Regency Revival Brass Inlaid Bar Back Dining Chairs 20th C

H 32.88 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in

Chinoiserie Regency Style Union National Black & Gilt Dining Chairs Set of 6

By Union National

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie Regency style Union National Inc patinated black painted & gilt dining chairs 5 side & 1 armchair set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that the...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Fabric

Chinoiserie Regency Style Union National Black & Gilt Dining Chairs Set of 6

H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in

Set of x6 Glossy Green Carimate Chairs by Vico Magistretti

By Vico Magistretti

Located in London, GB

Set of x6 Glossy Green Carimate Carver Chairs by Vico Magistretti The Carimate chair was born when Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) was conceiving designs for seating at the Carimate go...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of x6 Glossy Green Carimate Chairs by Vico Magistretti

H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

Located in London, GB

Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England to an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gilt bronze...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

H 22.05 in Dm 11.82 in

Louis XVI Jansen Style Center or Dining Table Black Lacquer Steinway Finish

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Louis XVI Jansen style center or dining table in a black lacquer Steinway piano finish. Part of our extensive collection of over forty dining tables and chair sets as seen on this si...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Jansen Style Center or Dining Table Black Lacquer Steinway Finish

H 29 in W 62.63 in D 42.75 in

Antique circa 1850 Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique fine quality set of 6 Victorian mahogany dining chairs, circa 1850. No loose joints and no woodworm. New upholstery in a heavy weight fabric. Overall maximum dimensions: ...

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Antique 1850s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique circa 1850 Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Set of 8 pine wood carver chairs by Rainer Daumiller, 1960s

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in amstelveen, NL

Fantastic set of 8 solid pine wood chairs, designed in the 60s by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savværk . The design is clearly inspired by Charlotte Perriand. Beautiful organic sha...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 8 pine wood carver chairs by Rainer Daumiller, 1960s

H 29.34 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in

19th Century English George IV Mahogany Regency Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Located in San Francisco, CA

English made set of six William IV solid mahogany dining chairs, circa 1830. The set comprising of four side chairs and two armchairs with upholstered drop in seats. Upholstery is i...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English George IV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English George IV Mahogany Regency Dining Chairs, Set of Six

H 33.5 in W 21 in D 19 in

Eight New Traditional Mahogany Adams Style Inlaid Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

These are new traditional mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by dining chairs from the Regency period. They feature classic Adams styling. They have an understated ele...

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2010s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Eight New Traditional Mahogany Adams Style Inlaid Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall

H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 18 in

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch square

Located in LONDON, GB

Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arms ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch square

H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

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Pair Regency Ebonised Carver Chairs

Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire

A superb pair of Regency ebonized and parcel-gilt carver chairs with Lions head painted decoration

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Regency Ebonised Carver Chairs

H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in

Antique Fine Quality Regency, circa 1825 Mahogany Elbow Desk Carver Chair

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique fine quality Regency, circa 1825 mahogany elbow, desk or carver chair. Lovely inlaid back

Category

Antique 1820s Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Fine Quality Regency, circa 1825 Mahogany Elbow Desk Carver Chair

H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in

Antique Georgian Regency Mahogany Office Elbow Desk Chair Carver

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality, circa 1810-1830 mahogany desk, office, elbow chair or carver. Solid, heavy and

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Regency Mahogany Office Elbow Desk Chair Carver

H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 23.63 in

Six Antique Period Regency Dining Chairs, 4+2 Carvers

Located in Antrim, GB

Set of Six Antique Regency Period Mahogany Dining Chairs. (Four Plus Two Carvers) Circa 1820

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Antique 19th Century European Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Six Antique Period Regency Dining Chairs, 4+2 Carvers

H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Antique Quality Regency Mahogany Elbow Desk Carver Chair, circa 1825

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality Regency mahogany elbow desk chair, circa 1825. Could also be used as a side, hall

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Antique 1820s British Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Quality Regency Mahogany Elbow Desk Carver Chair, circa 1825

H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

Set of Six Late Regency Mahogany Chairs

Located in Glencarse, GB

This set of six chairs are beautifully carved in mahogany and include a carver. The chairs have

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Antique 1810s British Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Late Regency Mahogany Chairs

H 34 in W 21 in D 21 in

Eight Regency Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe

Regency mahogany dining chairs circa 1830 consists of two carvers and six dining chairs. Each chair has a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Eight Regency Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 34 in W 19 in D 17 in

Set of Eight Regency Simulated Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs

Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE

A fine set of eight Regency simulated rosewood (on beech) and brass inlaid dining chairs comprising

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Eight Regency Simulated Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs

H 31 in W 17.5 in D 20 in

Set of Twelve Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Antique Dining Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Set of twelve early 19th century Regency mahogany antique dining chairs. This is a really fine set

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Twelve Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Antique Dining Chairs

H 34 in W 22 in D 21 in

Regency Simulated Rosewood and Brass Side Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Regency simulated rosewood and brass “Trafalgar” side chair, the top and mid rail are brass mounted

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Regency Simulated Rosewood and Brass Side Chair

H 33 in W 18 in D 22 in

Set of Eight Walnut Inlay Regency Style Dining Chairs Chair English

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

You are viewing an absolutely fantastic set of eight English Regency style dining chairs

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2010s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Set of Eight Walnut Inlay Regency Style Dining Chairs Chair English

H 38 in W 19 in D 21 in

Very Attractive Set of Six Regency Dining Chairs

Located in Wiltshire, GB

A very attractive set of six superior quality Regency period mahogany dining chairs Dimensions

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Very Attractive Set of Six Regency Dining Chairs

H 34.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Set of Nine Antique Dining Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Set of 9 early 19th century Regency mahogany antique dining chairs. This set of chairs can be

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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Set of Nine Antique Dining Chairs

H 31 in W 20 in D 21 in

Set of Ten Impressive Regency Dining Chairs

Located in Detling, GB

English, circa 1800. An impressive set of ten Regency dining chairs offered in superb showroom

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Antique Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) Dining Room Chairs

Set of Ten Impressive Regency Dining Chairs

H 33.08 in W 18.31 in D 20.48 in

Set of Twelve Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Antique Dining Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Very fine and well drawn set of twelve early 19th century Regency mahogany antique dining chairs

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Twelve Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Antique Dining Chairs

H 33 in W 19 in D 20.5 in

Set of Twelve Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Antique Dining Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Very fine quality set of twelve early 19th century Regency mahogany antique dining chairs. This set

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Twelve Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Antique Dining Chairs

H 34 in W 18.5 in D 20 in

Set of 8 Scottish Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Set of 8 Scottish Regency mahogany dining chairs, in the manner of William Trotter of Edinburgh

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Antique Early 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hide, Mahogany

Set of 8 Scottish Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 32.29 in W 14.97 in D 23.63 in

The Lord Leighton Klismos Dining Chair

By Tim Gosling

Located in London, GB

The most iconic and oldest chair shape in history, Gosling’s interpretation of the Klismos allows

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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Revival Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

The Lord Leighton Klismos Dining Chair

H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 26.19 in

6 America of Martinsville Merton L Gershun Dining Chair Chinoiserie

By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun

Located in everton lymington, GB

open caned weave backs 2 of the chairs being carvers it has Asian influences with a Hollywood Regency

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

6 America of Martinsville Merton L Gershun Dining Chair Chinoiserie

H 80 in W 50 in D 52 in

Set of Ten Antique Dining Chairs by Gillow of Lancaster and London

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Very fine set of ten antique dining chairs firmly attributed to Gillow of Lancaster and London

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Ten Antique Dining Chairs by Gillow of Lancaster and London

H 34 in W 19 in D 21 in

Set of Ten Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

An original complete set of exceptional quality mahogany dining chairs including 2 carver chairs

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Set of Ten Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 35 in W 18.75 in D 18 in

Walnut Dining Set Regency Style Table and Queen Anne Chairs Suite

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Regency dining table with set of matching Queen Anne chairs. Come view these in our Hertfordshire

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2010s Regency Dining Room Sets

Walnut Dining Set Regency Style Table and Queen Anne Chairs Suite

H 40 in W 23 in D 28 in

Regency Carver Chair

Located in Bournemouth, GB

Regency mahogany carver armchair of small proportions upholstered in a light gold damask fabric.

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Antique 1820s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Carver Chair

H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in

Pair of Regency Carver Chairs in Oak

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4995 pair of Regency oak carvers, each having fielded and reeded back rail with two reeded rails

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Regency Carver Chairs in Oak

H 35.44 in W 21.66 in L 35.44 in

Pair of Regency Carver Chairs in Mahogany

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5098 Fine quality Regency carvers, each having flamed mahogany top rail above twisted mid rail

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Regency Carver Chairs in Mahogany

H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in

Pair of Regency Carver Chairs in Mahogany

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

K0378 Fine quality Regency elbow chairs in mahogany, each having shaped top rail with carved mid

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Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Regency Carver Chairs in Mahogany

H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in

Pair of Regency Carver Chairs in Mahogany

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4432, fine quality Regency elbow chairs in mahogany, each having shaped top rail with simple mid

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Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Regency Carver Chairs in Mahogany

H 34.65 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in

Antique Regency Ebonised Elbow Carver Desk Chair

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique fine quality ebonised and decorated Regency elbow, carver or desk chair C1825. Very rare

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Antique 1820s Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Ebonised Elbow Carver Desk Chair

H 33.86 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in

Pair of Regency Mahogany Carvers

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4785 Fine quality Regency elbow chairs in mahogany, each having shaped and reeded top rail above

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Antique 1820s European Regency Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Regency Mahogany Carvers

H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in

Antique Regency Rosewood Carver Armchair

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An exceptional Regency period rosewood armchair of incredibly rare design having superbly carved

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Regency Rosewood Carver Armchair

H 32.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Regency Mahogany Elbow Desk Carver Chair

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality Regency, circa 1820 mahogany elbow desk chair. Could also be used as a side, hall

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Antique 1820s Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Elbow Desk Carver Chair

H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in

Antique Pair of Regency Elbow Carver Desk Chairs

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique pair of fine quality Regency elbow, carver or desk chairs, C1825. The very best colour and

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Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Regency Elbow Carver Desk Chairs

H 34.26 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in

Pair Of Regency Mahogany Carver Armchairs

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

around the dining table. This pair of regency carver chairs are of exceptional quality, constructed from

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of Regency Mahogany Carver Armchairs

H 33.5 in W 21 in D 23 in

Antique Regency Mahogany Carver Armchair

Located in London, GB

Antique Regency mahogany armchair dating from the 1820s period and in good condition. It’s recently

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Antique 1820s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Mahogany Carver Armchair

H 34 in W 22 in D 24 in

Pair of Regency circa 1820-1830 Mahogany Elbow Desk Carver Chairs

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique fine quality pair of Regency circa 1820-1830 mahogany elbow, desk or carver chairs. Could

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Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Regency circa 1820-1830 Mahogany Elbow Desk Carver Chairs

H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in

9 Antique Dining Chairs, 2 x Carvers, 6 Plus 1 Spare Side, Regency, circa 1815

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of nine antique dining chairs; A pair of carvers plus six sides and a spare. English

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

9 Antique Dining Chairs, 2 x Carvers, 6 Plus 1 Spare Side, Regency, circa 1815

H 35.04 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in

Antique Pair of Regency Elbow Carver Desk Chairs X Back

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique pair of fine quality Regency elbow, carver or desk chairs C1825. The very best colour and

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Antique 1820s Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Regency Elbow Carver Desk Chairs X Back

H 33.08 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Mahogany, Carver, Drop in Seat, Regency, C.1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany carver with drop-in seat, dating to the

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Antique Early 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Mahogany, Carver, Drop in Seat, Regency, C.1820

H 33.27 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in

Vintage Dining Chair Set, English, Mahogany, Carver, 6, Regency Revival

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

carvers with 4 seats in Regency revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Wonderfully

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Late 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Dining Chair Set, English, Mahogany, Carver, 6, Regency Revival

H 36.23 in W 23.04 in D 20.87 in

Set of 4, Antique Dining Chairs, English, Mahogany, Pair of Carvers, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of four antique dining chairs. An English, mahogany carver and slipper chair suite

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Antique Early 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4, Antique Dining Chairs, English, Mahogany, Pair of Carvers, Regency

H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in

Antique Set of 10 '8+2' Regency Mahogany 19th Century Dining Chairs

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique fine quality set of 10 (8+2) Regency mahogany 19th century dining chairs. Exceptional

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Antique 19th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Set of 10 '8+2' Regency Mahogany 19th Century Dining Chairs

H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in

PAIR OF REGENCY STYLE CHAIRS

Located in Essex, MA

A pair of fine quality Regency style 'Roman' chairs in mahogany, upholstered in plum bechamel

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF REGENCY STYLE CHAIRS

H 36 in W 22.75 in D 25 in

Antique Birdcage Elbow Chair, English, Painted, Leather, Regency, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 'birdcage' elbow chair. A rare, English, painted, leather seat carver, dating to

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Birdcage Elbow Chair, English, Painted, Leather, Regency, circa 1820

H 34.06 in W 24.81 in D 20.67 in

Regency Dining Chairs Set 10 Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 10 (8 + 2) mahogany regency style dining chairs. These elegant dining chairs stand upon

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Vintage 1930s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Dining Chairs Set 10 Mahogany

H 3 in W 20 in D 21 in

Regency Set of Ten Dining Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A fine set of ten Regency simulated rosewood dining chairs. The back splats feature decorative

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Rosewood, Paint

Regency Set of Ten Dining Chairs

H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in

Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Set of eight English Regency mahogany dining chairs, including two carver chairs. These fantastic

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 34.65 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in

Regency mahogany dining chairs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This set of Regency mahogany chairs comprises two carvers and twelve side chairs. Each chair has a

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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Regency mahogany dining chairs

Antique Regency Mahogany Set of Eight Dining Chairs

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A fine set of eight regency mahogany dining chairs. Consisting six singles and two carvers with

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Mahogany Set of Eight Dining Chairs

H 34 in W 21 in D 20 in

6 Mahogany Dining Chairs, Regency period, Brass Inlay

Located in London, GB

A set of 6 single Regency period mahogany and brass inlaid dining chairs, having rope-twist top

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

6 Mahogany Dining Chairs, Regency period, Brass Inlay

H 34.06 in W 18.51 in D 17.13 in

Pair of Antique Regency Period Spoon Back Chairs, circa 1810

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Antique Regency Period Spoon Back Chairs, circa 1810 The sabre legs and distinctive

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Regency Period Spoon Back Chairs, circa 1810

H 36 in W 23 in D 22 in

Set of 8 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality set of eight Regency Mahogany dining chairs. Each chair has an ornately

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 372.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Early 19th Century Regency Set of Ten Dining Chairs

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th century Regency set of ten mahogany dining chairs, two carvers plus eight single chairs

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency Set of Ten Dining Chairs

H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in

Antique Set of 12 '10+2' Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality set of 12 (10+2) Regency circa 1825 mahogany dining chairs, 19th century. The very

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Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Set of 12 '10+2' Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 33.86 in W 20.87 in L 33.86 in

19th Century English Set of 8 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality set of 8 Regency mahogany dining chairs, each with horizontal bar back

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Set of 8 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 30.5 in W 19.5 in L 30.5 in

Antique Set of 14 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A stunning and rare long set of fourteen antique Regency Period mahogany dining chairs, circa 1820

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Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Set of 14 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, 19th Century

H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in

Set of Six, Antique, Dining Chairs, Regency, Mahogany, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of six antique dining chairs, 5+1 English, Regency, mahogany chairs dating to the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six, Antique, Dining Chairs, Regency, Mahogany, circa 1820

H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 21.46 in

Outstanding Quality Set of 6 Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality set of 6 antique Regency carved mahogany dining chairs consisting of 2 carver

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Outstanding Quality Set of 6 Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 34.26 in W 18.71 in D 17.33 in

Set of Fourteen Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A set of 12 single & 2 carver Regency mahogany dining chairs, made from the finest timber

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Antique 19th Century European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Fourteen Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs

H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 21.46 in

Set of Six Antique Dining Chairs, English, Regency, Mahogany, 19th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of six antique dining chairs, English Regency, mahogany chairs dating to the early

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Antique Dining Chairs, English, Regency, Mahogany, 19th Century

H 33.96 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in

Antique Set of 6 '4 +2' Regency Cuban Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique fine quality set of 6 (4 +2) Regency Cuban mahogany dining chairs 19th Century C1825. A

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Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Set of 6 '4 +2' Regency Cuban Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century

H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in

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Regency Carver Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of regency carver chairs available for sale. Each of these unique regency carver chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and beech. Regency carver chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Regency carver chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency style is often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Regency Carver Chairs?

Prices for regency carver chairs start at $825 and top out at $5,450 with the average selling for $2,212.

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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.

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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.

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Questions About Regency Carver Chairs

What is a carver chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs 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 Answer
1stDibs 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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.
Is carver chair a brand?
1 Answer
1stDibs 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.
What is a carver dining chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A 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.
Where can I buy a carver chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs 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 did antique carver chairs originally look like?
1 Answer
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.

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