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Very Fine Set of Ten Early 1900's Dining Chairs
Very Fine Set of Ten Early 1900's Dining Chairs

Very Fine Set of Ten Early 1900's Dining Chairs

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine set of ten early 1900's mahogany dining chairs, comprising of two carvers and eight single chairs.

Category

Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Thomas Messel , Stunning Set Of Ten Walnut Queen Anne Style Dinning Chairs
Thomas Messel , Stunning Set Of Ten Walnut Queen Anne Style Dinning Chairs

Thomas Messel , Stunning Set Of Ten Walnut Queen Anne Style Dinning Chairs

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sake this stunning set of ten walnut queen Anne style dining chairs , the back splats with painted shield shaped motifs, raised on paw feet, comprising two ca...

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Late 20th Century British Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique French Country Carved Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Antique French Country Carved Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Antique French Country Carved Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 Antique Early 1900s French Country Carved Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set includes two...

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Fruitwood

Set of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Chippendale Style
Set of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Chippendale Style

Set of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Chippendale Style

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

Comprising 12 chairs, and consisting of two Carver armchairs, and ten side chairs; constructed in mahogany, which has been excellently and comprehensively carved; rising from cabriol...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique c.1905 Fine Quality Set of 8 (6 + 2) Edwardian / Art Nouveau Chairs
Antique c.1905 Fine Quality Set of 8 (6 + 2) Edwardian / Art Nouveau Chairs

Antique c.1905 Fine Quality Set of 8 (6 + 2) Edwardian / Art Nouveau Chairs

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique Fine Quality Set of 8 (6 + 2) Edwardian / Art Nouveau Dining Chairs – c.1905 A fine and highly attractive set of eight Edwardian / Art Nouveau dining chairs (6 standard chai...

Category

Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Dining Chairs
Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Dining Chairs

Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Dining Chairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six fully restored Chesterfield tufted dining chairs These are a very good looking and well made chairs, you have two carve...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Early 19th Century Set of Eight Mahogany Hepplewhite-Style Dining Chairs
Early 19th Century Set of Eight Mahogany Hepplewhite-Style Dining Chairs

Early 19th Century Set of Eight Mahogany Hepplewhite-Style Dining Chairs

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th century set of eight mahogany Hepplewhite-style dining chairs, including two carvers. This set features intricate interlaced back splats complete with delicate floral deta...

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

4x 1950's Stako Stunning Four Stackable Retro Dining Chairs in Original vinyl
4x 1950's Stako Stunning Four Stackable Retro Dining Chairs in Original vinyl

4x 1950's Stako Stunning Four Stackable Retro Dining Chairs in Original vinyl

Located in Markington, GB

This set includes both carver (arm) chairs and armless chairs, offering versatility in layout and use.

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

Materials

Wood

Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included
Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included

Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Buch first found success with his Model 49 chair (1949). The chair, which is produced in both carver and dining chair styles, features a curved “floating” seat and a Classic Scandina...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 10  Original Arts & Crafts Movement oak and Leather dining chairs
Set of 10  Original Arts & Crafts Movement oak and Leather dining chairs

Set of 10 Original Arts & Crafts Movement oak and Leather dining chairs

By Wylie & Lochhead

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Long set of 10 original oak Arts & Crafts Movement dining chairs including 2 carvers. The design of these chairs is attributed to the Scottish designer E A Taylor and they were prob...

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Important Set of 12 Saddle Stitched Leather Dining Chairs by Jacques Adnet
Important Set of 12 Saddle Stitched Leather Dining Chairs by Jacques Adnet

Important Set of 12 Saddle Stitched Leather Dining Chairs by Jacques Adnet

Located in CA, CA

An important set of twelve Jacques Adnet Dinning chairs of which two are carvers. The chairs are upholstered in black leather with Adnet’s signature white saddle stitch.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Six Early 20th Century Queen Anne Style High Back Dining Chairs
Set of Six Early 20th Century Queen Anne Style High Back Dining Chairs

Set of Six Early 20th Century Queen Anne Style High Back Dining Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Set of six early 20th century Queen Anne style high back dining chairs, having vase shaped back splat, drop-in seat and standing on cabriole supports united by turned rear stretcher,...

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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 14 Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak & Leather Dining Chairs
Set of 14 Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak & Leather Dining Chairs

Set of 14 Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak & Leather Dining Chairs

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Glasgow, GB

Comprising 12 side chairs and two carver armchairs they feature a pierced top rail and stylized tulip pierced splats above leather upholstered padded seats and stand on ring turned t...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English Set of Twelve George III Mahogany & Inlaid Dining Chairs
Antique English Set of Twelve George III Mahogany & Inlaid Dining Chairs

Antique English Set of Twelve George III Mahogany & Inlaid Dining Chairs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Glasgow, GB

Comprising two carver armchairs and ten side chairs, the backs with box and ebony strung fiddleback mahogany rails flanked by fielded uprights with pointed terminals, on slender turn...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 8 carved Queen Snne style walnut dining chairs by Spillman & Co
Set of 8 carved Queen Snne style walnut dining chairs by Spillman & Co

Set of 8 carved Queen Snne style walnut dining chairs by Spillman & Co

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

All 8 chairs are carver/armchairs and they offer generous proportions around the seat and arm.

Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Elm Kitchen Dining Chairs: Set of 6 (5+1), Antique Quality
19th Century Elm Kitchen Dining Chairs: Set of 6 (5+1), Antique Quality

19th Century Elm Kitchen Dining Chairs: Set of 6 (5+1), Antique Quality

Located in Wisbech, England

Discover the rare elegance of this antique set of 6 (5 chairs plus 1 carver) 19th Century elm kitchen dining chairs, boasting a design that is truly unique.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Hand Carved Frame Dining Chairs
Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Hand Carved Frame Dining Chairs

Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Hand Carved Frame Dining Chairs

By George Hepplewhite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

These are a very good looking and well made suite of chairs, you have two carvers and four normal chairs, each one with a beech wood frame and fully restored hand dyed cigar brown le...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

8 Antique George III circa 1830 Thomas Chippendale Dining Chairs William Morris
8 Antique George III circa 1830 Thomas Chippendale Dining Chairs William Morris

8 Antique George III circa 1830 Thomas Chippendale Dining Chairs William Morris

By Thomas Chippendale, William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

They are a period suite made in the correct way with dowel joints and dovetail stretchers. The six standard chairs are all the same, the pair of carvers are a his and her pair so the...

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Antique 1830s English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Rare 19th Century Period Set of 18 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style
Rare 19th Century Period Set of 18 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style

Rare 19th Century Period Set of 18 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style

By George Hepplewhite

Located in London, GB

A Set of Eighteen George III Style Dining Chairs After the design by George Hepplewhite Carved from mahogany, the set comprised of sixteen side chairs and two carvers, having taperi...

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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather

Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather

By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

Located in Knebel, DK

Buch first found success with his Model 49 chair (1949). The chair, which is produced in both carver and dining chair styles, features a curved “floating” seat and a classic Scandina...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather

Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Buch first found success with his Model 49 chair (1949). The chair, which is produced in both carver and dining chair styles, features a curved “floating” seat and a Classic Scandina...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Eight Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak Custom Upholstery Included
Eight Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak Custom Upholstery Included

Eight Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak Custom Upholstery Included

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Buch first found success with his Model 49 chair (1949). The chair, which is produced in both carver and dining chair styles, features a curved “floating” seat and a Classic Scandina...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included
Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included

Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Buch first found success with his Model 49 chair (1949). The chair, which is produced in both carver and dining chair styles, features a curved “floating” seat and a Classic Scandina...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Set of Six Fully Restored Customizable Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs
1960s Set of Six Fully Restored Customizable Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs

1960s Set of Six Fully Restored Customizable Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs

By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

Located in Knebel, DK

Buch first found success with his Model 49 chair (1949). The chair, which is produced in both carver and dining chair styles, features a curved “floating” seat and a Classic Scandina...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 vintage velvet Milo Baughman for D.I.A dining chairs, 1970s 80s
Set of 6 vintage velvet Milo Baughman for D.I.A dining chairs, 1970s 80s

Set of 6 vintage velvet Milo Baughman for D.I.A dining chairs, 1970s 80s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Hastings, GB

Burnished brass finish, with scroll backs and gilt brass deco style roundels. Two carvers, four regular chairs. Newly reupholstered in dark green velvet.

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs   This is a very handsome set
Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs   This is a very handsome set

Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs This is a very handsome set

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs This is a very handsome set of Oak Chairs, 5 dining chairs and one carver The stylish Oak frames have square legs and the backs have flat...

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Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-20th Century Carved Walnut Armchairs in Ettore Zaccari Style
Mid-20th Century Carved Walnut Armchairs in Ettore Zaccari Style

Mid-20th Century Carved Walnut Armchairs in Ettore Zaccari Style

By Ettore Zaccari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of armchairs, designed in the style of renowned Italian wood carver Ettore Zaccari. Each chair is meticulously crafted from rich dark walnut, showcasing the deep rhythmic relief...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A Good Set of 5 Wavy Ladder Back Dining Chairs  This is a very attractive set
A Good Set of 5 Wavy Ladder Back Dining Chairs  This is a very attractive set

A Good Set of 5 Wavy Ladder Back Dining Chairs This is a very attractive set

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Good Set of 5 Wavy Ladder Back Dining Chairs This is a very attractive set of Dining chairs with a wavy ladder back, the set has 1 Carver and 4 single chairs, they are upholstered...

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Vintage 1960s Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

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

By Charles Hindley & Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The staff at 134 Oxford Street comprised management, sales staff, designers, foreman, clerks, cabinet makers, chair makers, upholsterers, carvers, carpenters and French polishers.

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Chippendale Arm Chair Mahogany Carver Ball and Claw
Chippendale Arm Chair Mahogany Carver Ball and Claw

Chippendale Arm Chair Mahogany Carver Ball and Claw

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This chair is of very good quality. Standing upon cabriole legs with carved feet and knees. Having a shaped frieze. Currently upholstered with a leather lift out seat. circa 1900...

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Vintage 1930s Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite
Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and extremely rare original Jacob & Josef No.41 bentwood bergere rattan armchair This sale is for the single chair pictured, I have an...

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Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

19th century Swedish bleached oak carvers or side chairs
19th century Swedish bleached oak carvers or side chairs

19th century Swedish bleached oak carvers or side chairs

Located in London, GB

The seats have been reupholstered in a warm mid tan leather which will wear nicely with time and use A good addition as carvers for the dining table, as hall chairs or just as a han...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Leather Office Guest Chair from Princess Diana's Family Estate Spencer House
Leather Office Guest Chair from Princess Diana's Family Estate Spencer House

Leather Office Guest Chair from Princess Diana's Family Estate Spencer House

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Included with each listing is a picture of the piece in situs This chair is part of a small suite, I have a pair of visitors chairs, a single visitor chair and one carver office cha...

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20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow Chair
Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow Chair

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow Chair

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow Chair – Fine Quality An antique 19th-century Windsor armchair crafted from yew and elm, full of age, character, and pa...

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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Elm, Yew

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair– Quality
Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair– Quality

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair– Quality

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair Carver Elbow-Chair – Fine Quality This fine quality antique 19th-century Windsor armchair or carver elbow-chair, crafted from yew and ...

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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Elm, Yew

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair– Quality
Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair– Quality

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair– Quality

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair Carver Elbow-Chair – Fine Quality This fine quality antique 19th-century Windsor armchair or carver elbow-chair, crafted from yew ...

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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Elm, Yew

Late 19th Century Solid Wood English Country Armchair Windsor Carver Elbow Chair
Late 19th Century Solid Wood English Country Armchair Windsor Carver Elbow Chair

Late 19th Century Solid Wood English Country Armchair Windsor Carver Elbow Chair

By American of Martinsville, Hooker Furniture, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Late 20th Century hand-crafted Solid Wood Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow Chair. Features a classic spindle-back adding rustic European provincial flair with the exquisite silhouett...

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Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Vintage Ladder Back Study Chair, Irish, Leather, Elbow Seat, Carver, Art Deco
Vintage Ladder Back Study Chair, Irish, Leather, Elbow Seat, Carver, Art Deco

Vintage Ladder Back Study Chair, Irish, Leather, Elbow Seat, Carver, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage ladder back study chair. An Irish, mahogany elbow seat or carver, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Four Vintage of William Morris for Libertys London Early 20th Century Armchairs
Four Vintage of William Morris for Libertys London Early 20th Century Armchairs

Four Vintage of William Morris for Libertys London Early 20th Century Armchairs

By William Morris (English), Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We have cleaned waxed and polished them, the frames have been checked glued and clamped as required The upholstery is in good order, both carver chairs have cold sprung bases whic...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fine Pair Of 18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Carver Armchairs
Fine Pair Of 18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Carver Armchairs

Fine Pair Of 18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Carver Armchairs

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Although traditionally described as carver armchairs, these would make a superb pair of desk chairs, or even just as occasional chairs in a drawing room, library or hallway, either t...

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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

American Mahogany

PAIR OF DESIGNER VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY DICE WALNUT & BLACK LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
PAIR OF DESIGNER VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY DICE WALNUT & BLACK LEATHER ARMCHAIRs

PAIR OF DESIGNER VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY DICE WALNUT & BLACK LEATHER ARMCHAIRs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The original labels remain underneath and identify the customer as LIN001, the model as the Dice Carver Chair, the frame specification as walnut and the upholstery as 100% leather.

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique 1880 Heavily Carved Chinese Dragon Carver Armchair Must See Pictures
Antique 1880 Heavily Carved Chinese Dragon Carver Armchair Must See Pictures

Antique 1880 Heavily Carved Chinese Dragon Carver Armchair Must See Pictures

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 19th century Chinese Dragon heavily carved carver armchair This chair is a piece of art furniture, it must have taken mo...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Niels Moller chairs, eight Model 77, two Model 57 , Rosewood and Papercord
Niels Moller chairs, eight Model 77, two Model 57 , Rosewood and Papercord

Niels Moller chairs, eight Model 77, two Model 57 , Rosewood and Papercord

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Seattle, WA

One of the less common Moller designs, especially in solid rosewood, this expansive set of 10 dining chairs features two Carver model 57 chairs and 8 dining chair model 77 chairs.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Vintage Pair Birchwood Biedermeier Revival Armchairs Fratelli Boffi 20th Century
Vintage Pair Birchwood Biedermeier Revival Armchairs Fratelli Boffi 20th Century

Vintage Pair Birchwood Biedermeier Revival Armchairs Fratelli Boffi 20th Century

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in London, GB

From 1928 to 2000: the history of the Fratelli Boffi brand The story begins in 1928 with Carlo Boffi, who as an artisan, achieved a reputation as one of the best chair carvers, capab...

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Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Damask, Birch

Rare Early 20th-Century English Red Japanned & Raised-Gilt Chinoiserie Tea Suite
Rare Early 20th-Century English Red Japanned & Raised-Gilt Chinoiserie Tea Suite

Rare Early 20th-Century English Red Japanned & Raised-Gilt Chinoiserie Tea Suite

Located in Antwerp, BE

Complete matching suites consisting of a dedicated salon table, two carver armchairs, and two side chairs are exceedingly difficult to find intact on the international market today.

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20th Century British Chinoiserie Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

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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 Carver Chairs

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No 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.