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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Why are dining chairs with arms called carvers?

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.

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.

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Pair of Vintage Danish Carver Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast

$1,281 / set

H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Vintage Danish Carver Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and extremely well made pair of vintage Danish carver armchairs. They were designed by

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Cherry

Danish Vintage Teak Carver Desk Chair / Armchair by Erik Buch

$1,483

H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in

Danish Vintage Teak Carver Desk Chair / Armchair by Erik Buch

By Christiansen Møbelfabrik, Erik Buch

Located in London, GB

A stylish and incredibly well made Danish vintage teak carver desk chair / armchair by Erik Buch

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

Niels O Moller Model 62 Carver Chair, JL Moller, Denmark, 1960s

$2,966

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in

Niels O Moller Model 62 Carver Chair, JL Moller, Denmark, 1960s

By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A Niels O Moller model 62 carver chair in East Indian Rosewood, produced by JL Moller, Denmark. In

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

1950s Danish Model 62 Carver Dining Chair In Teak By Niels Moller

$3,775 / item

H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in

1950s Danish Model 62 Carver Dining Chair In Teak By Niels Moller

By J. L. Möller Höjbjerg, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

An original Danish 1950s Model 62 carver dining chair by Neils Moller for JL Moller. The model 62

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

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Leather, Teak

Model no. 62 Rosewood Carver Armchair by Niels Møller, Denmark, circa 1962

$3,500

H 31 in W 21.75 in D 20.25 in

Model no. 62 Rosewood Carver Armchair by Niels Møller, Denmark, circa 1962

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Iconic model no 62 armchair in rosewood and original papercord. A chair that shows great design and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Rosewood

1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen, 7 Solid Wood Carver Chairs, Red Wool Upholstery

$4,315Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 18.51 in

1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen, 7 Solid Wood Carver Chairs, Red Wool Upholstery

By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen

Located in London, GB

1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen 7 solid wood carver chairs sold individually. Seat and back upholstered

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Hardwood, Wool

Rainer Daumiller pine carver dining chairs for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of 4

$2,537Sale Price / set|28% Off

H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in

Rainer Daumiller pine carver dining chairs for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of 4

By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk

Located in Zevenaar, NL

, enjoy and, most importantly, seek comfort within. The set consists of four carver chairs. These

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Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Danish Teak & Rattan Armchair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s, Model 4325, Mid-Century

$1,269

H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in

Danish Teak & Rattan Armchair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s, Model 4325, Mid-Century

Located in Hannover, DE

, Denmark, 1960s A beautifully crafted Danish Model 4325 carver chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Teak and Black Leather Carver Chair

$1,011

H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in

Teak and Black Leather Carver Chair

Located in London, GB

, the chair offers both visual appeal and everyday comfort. The frame is crafted from richly toned teak

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Six Pinewood Carver Chairs by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s

$4,230 / set

H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in

Six Pinewood Carver Chairs by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s

By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill

Located in Renens, CH

another listing. Origination: Denmark, 1970s Condition: Good, signs of use and age on the chairs as

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Pine

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Pair of 1960s Danish rosewood carver chairs by H W Klein for Bramin

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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Pair of 1960s Danish rosewood carver chairs by H W Klein for Bramin

By Bramin Mobler

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and stylish pair of 1960s solid rosewood Danish carver chairs upholstered in their

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

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Rosewood

A pair of vintage Danish PJ 412 carver chairs by Ole Wanscher

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H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in

A pair of vintage Danish PJ 412 carver chairs by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in London, GB

A beautiful, stylish and comfortable pair of Danish vintage PJ 412, carver chairs in mahogany, with

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Mahogany

Niels Moller #62 Rosewood Carver Chair

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H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in

Niels Moller #62 Rosewood Carver Chair

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Near Matlock, Derbyshire, GB

- Model 62 carver chair designed by Niels Moller 1962 for J. L. Moller, Denmark - Excellent

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Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs

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Rosewood

Set of Six Danish Mid-century Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs

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H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in

Set of Six Danish Mid-century Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Korup Stolefabrik

Located in Newbury, Berkshire

and quite rightly enjoys great critical acclaim. These carver dining arm chairs echo his classic

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Niels Otto Møller Model 57, Carver Armchair, Denmark, 1958

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Niels Otto Møller Model 57, Carver Armchair, Denmark, 1958

By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful vintage Niels Otto Møller, model 57 Carver armchair, made in Denmark 1958. The chair

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of Seven Steffen Syrach Larsen Rosewood Carvers, Denmark, 1963

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H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in

Set of Seven Steffen Syrach Larsen Rosewood Carvers, Denmark, 1963

By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen

Located in London, GB

A large set of seven rosewood carvers designed by Steffen Syrach Larsen in original red wool fabric

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Steffen Syrach Larsen High-Back Rosewood Carvers, Denmark, circa 1965

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H 43.71 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in

Set of Six Steffen Syrach Larsen High-Back Rosewood Carvers, Denmark, circa 1965

By Gustav Bertelsen, Steffen Syrach-Larsen

Located in London, GB

This set of six high-back carvers are a variant of the model presented by Gustav Bertelsen at The

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Niels Otto Moller 1962 Rosewood Carver with Leather Cord

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H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in

Niels Otto Moller 1962 Rosewood Carver with Leather Cord

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, GB

This very fine example of Niels Otto Moller's model 62 carver in rosewood has a seat with leather

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of 6 Teak Danish ‘Eva’ Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Kofoeds Hornslet

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H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Set of 6 Teak Danish ‘Eva’ Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Kofoeds Hornslet

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Glasgow, GB

chairs are truly elegant in their design and include two carver style chairs. Danish furniture designer

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Teak

Rainer Daumiller Set of Five Pine Carver Chairs and Dining Table, Denmark, 1970s

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H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 70.87 in

Rainer Daumiller Set of Five Pine Carver Chairs and Dining Table, Denmark, 1970s

By Rainer Daumiller, Pierre Chapo

Located in Vienna, AT

Rainer Daumiller set of five pine carver chairs and dining table, Denmark 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Pine

1960's Danish Armchair / Desk Chair by Bramin

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H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in

1960's Danish Armchair / Desk Chair by Bramin

By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler

Located in London, GB

A stunning and very rare vintage Danish carver chair. This was designed by Henry Klein for Bramin

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Dining Chairs, Danish Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs

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H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in

Vintage Dining Chairs, Danish Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs

By Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A set of 6 Danish midcentury carver dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stole. Born in

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

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Danish Vintage Carver Chairs by Niels Koefoed

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H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in

Pair of Danish Vintage Carver Chairs by Niels Koefoed

By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed

Located in London, GB

An extremely stylish and very rare pair of Danish vintage carver chairs by Niels Koefoed. They were

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Niels Moller 1950s Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Niels Moller 1950s Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, England

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Carver chair, c1959 Iconic carver chair produced in stunning, highly

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Papercord, Rosewood

Niels Moller 1950s Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Niels Moller 1950s Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, England

Niels O. Moller Model 57 chair Iconic carver chair produced in stunning Brazilian, highly

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Papercord

1970s Danish Pine Carver Dining Chair Rainer Daumiller Hirtshals 2 available

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H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

1970s Danish Pine Carver Dining Chair Rainer Daumiller Hirtshals 2 available

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Hirtshals Sawmill in Denmark. Very well made solid carver chair in good over all condition, some signs of

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, England

Niels O. Moller Model 57 chair, 1959 Rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller Møbelfabrik

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, England

Niels O. Moller Model 57 chair, 1959 Brazilian rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

1960s Pair of Danish Vintage Carver Armchairs

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H 38 in W 25 in L 38 in

1960s Pair of Danish Vintage Carver Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A beautifully designed pair of vintage Danish carver armchairs. These date from the 1960s. They

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Brazilian Rosewood Carver Chair

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Brazilian Rosewood Carver Chair

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, England

Rarely seen example in Brazilian rosewood, produced by J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1959. Seat

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Niels Otto Møller Brown Leather #66 Dining Carver Chairs, Set of 2

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H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in

Danish Niels Otto Møller Brown Leather #66 Dining Carver Chairs, Set of 2

By Neils O. Möller

Located in Basildon, London

modern Danish design, this set of two #66 dining carver chairs would make the perfect addition to any

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Late 20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pinewood Carver Chairs by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s

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H 24.41 in W 18.51 in D 29.53 in

Pinewood Carver Chairs by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s

By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill

Located in Renens, CH

Four pine armchairs by the Danish architect Rainer Daumiller, produced by Hirtshals Sawmill during

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Teak and Leather Carver

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H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in

Teak and Leather Carver

Located in London, GB

This chair features a characterful design, utilising the curved teak frame to add angles and shapes

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen 1960s Rosewood Carver Chair

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H 29.53 in W 22.64 in D 18.12 in

Arne Wahl Iversen 1960s Rosewood Carver Chair

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Glyngøre Stolefabrik

Located in London, England

Arne Wahl Iversen - Carver Chair, circa 1960s. A modernist desk chair by Danish designer Arne

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

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Danish Teak Vintage Carver Armchairs by Niels Koefoed

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H 38 in W 21 in L 38 in

Pair of Danish Teak Vintage Carver Armchairs by Niels Koefoed

By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed

Located in London, GB

A stylish and beautifully made pair of solid teak ‘Eva’ carver chairs. These were designed by Niels

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

Materials

Teak

Set of Ten "Carver's Chairs" by Niels Otto Møller

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H 31.5 in W 22 in D 21 in

Set of Ten "Carver's Chairs" by Niels Otto Møller

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant set of ten "Carver's Chairs" by Niels Otto Møller with sculptural rosewood frames and black

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Niels Møller Model 64 Rosewood Carvers

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H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in

Pair of Niels Møller Model 64 Rosewood Carvers

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, GB

A beautiful, timeless and rare pair of model no.64 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Six 1970s Solid Pine Carver Chairs by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savværk

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H 29.34 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in

Six 1970s Solid Pine Carver Chairs by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savværk

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in London, GB

A set of six solid pine 'carver' chairs designed by architect Rainer Daumiller in 1977 and made by

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Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 8 Dyrlund Rosewood Dining Chairs with 2 Carvers - Mid-Century Modern

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H 35.63 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in

Set of 8 Dyrlund Rosewood Dining Chairs with 2 Carvers - Mid-Century Modern

By Dyrlund

Located in London, GB

This set of eight Dyrlund model "7866" rosewood dining chairs exemplifies the finest in Danish mid

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Six JL Møller Model 62, 78 Carver Dining Chairs in Teak and Papercord

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H 31.75 in W 19.25 in D 19.75 in

Six JL Møller Model 62, 78 Carver Dining Chairs in Teak and Papercord

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in Oakland, CA

Set of six solid teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for JL Møller. Includes four

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Niels Moller Model 56 Teak Carvers

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H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in

Pair of Niels Moller Model 56 Teak Carvers

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

Excellent pair of Niels Moller Model 56 Carvers produced from solid Teak with papercord seats

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Papercord

Leather Carver's Chair, Denmark, C.1950

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H 35.44 in W 25.36 in D 23.23 in

Leather Carver's Chair, Denmark, C.1950

By Ole Wanscher

Located in London, GB

This leather and mahogany carvers chair was made in Denmark, 1950s with clear similarities to

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Pair of Teak Carvers by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard

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H 30.91 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in

Scandinavian Modern Pair of Teak Carvers by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard

By Peter Hvidt

Located in London, GB

Professionally restored, refinished and recorded in sea grass. This pair of carver designed by

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Seagrass, Teak

Koefoed Hornslet Eva Rosewood Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed

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H 37.8 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in

Koefoed Hornslet Eva Rosewood Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Basildon, London

Set of 6 mid-century Danish dining chairs, including 2 carver chairs by Niels Koefoed. The four

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Mid-century Rosewood Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed

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H 37.8 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in

Set of 6 Mid-century Rosewood Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Basildon, London

Set of 6 mid-century Danish dining chairs, including 2 carver chairs by Niels Koefoed. The four

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

1960s Danish Teak Carver Armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen

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H 30 in W 25 in D 20 in

1960s Danish Teak Carver Armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen

By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in London, GB

A beautifully made and top quality Danish teak carver chair, this was designed by Arne Hovmand

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Rainer Daumiller Pine Carver Chairs, Denmark, 1970s

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H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in

Rainer Daumiller Pine Carver Chairs, Denmark, 1970s

By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rainer Daumiller Carver chairs for Hirtshals Savvaerk, Denmark, 1970's. Eight pine armchairs by

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chairs

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chairs

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, England

Niels O. Moller Model 57 chairs, 1959. Solid rosewood armchairs produced by J.L. Moller

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rainer Daumiller Pine Carver Dining Chairs for Hirtshals Sawmill, Denmark, 1970s

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H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in

Rainer Daumiller Pine Carver Dining Chairs for Hirtshals Sawmill, Denmark, 1970s

By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rainer Daumiller Carver chairs for Hirtshals Savvaerk, Denmark, 1970's. Mid-century armchairs by

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Niels O. Møller Carver Chair Model 57 by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1959

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H 30.52 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Niels O. Møller Carver Chair Model 57 by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1959

By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in Munster, NRW

. Made in Denmark, the chair bears the manufacturer label. The several decades old walnut goes nicely

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid Century, Danish Carver Chairs

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Mid Century, Danish Carver Chairs

Located in Bristol, GB

A pair of sweet Danish carver chairs with dynamic, solid oak frames and pleasingly curved back

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Hvidt and Mølgaard #316 Carver Chair

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H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in

Hvidt and Mølgaard #316 Carver Chair

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Fitzroy, Victoria

Hvidt and Mølgaard #316 carver dining chair. Fully restored solid teak frame with newly rewoven

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Seagrass, Teak

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Teak Carvers or Side Chairs, Danish

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H 31 in W 21 in D 22 in

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Teak Carvers or Side Chairs, Danish

By Kai Kristiansen, Korup Stolefabrik

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

Kai Kristiansen in the 1960s for Korup Stolefabrik and are the ideal head chairs / carvers to expand

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of 8 Danish teak dining "Carver's Chairs" by Niels Otto Møller

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H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in

Set of 8 Danish teak dining "Carver's Chairs" by Niels Otto Møller

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant set of 8 dining chairs model #78 by Niels Otto Møller with very sculptural teakwood frames

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Niels O Møller Model 57 Teak Carver Armchair Dining Chairs

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H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in

Pair of Danish Niels O Møller Model 57 Teak Carver Armchair Dining Chairs

By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in London, England

A pair of 1950s Niels O Møller model 57 teak carver armchair dining chairs. The seats have been

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

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Pair Of Jens Risom ‘Playboy’ C140 Walnut Carver Dining Chairs/Lounge Chairs

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H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in

Pair Of Jens Risom ‘Playboy’ C140 Walnut Carver Dining Chairs/Lounge Chairs

By Jens Risom

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New Stock ✅ Pair of Jens Risom 'Playboy' C140 Walnut Carver Dining Chairs/Lounge Chairs Mid

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Niels Otto Møller, 1962, Rosewood Carvers with Six Side Chairs

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Niels Otto Møller, 1962, Rosewood Carvers with Six Side Chairs

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, GB

This listing is for 2 carvers and 6 side chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1962. This set is

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

1960s H.W. Klein Danish Teak & Rosewood Dining Carver Armchair for Bramin Møbler

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H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 in

1960s H.W. Klein Danish Teak & Rosewood Dining Carver Armchair for Bramin Møbler

By Bramin Mobler, Henry Walter Klein

Located in London, England

the backrest. Manufactured by Bramin Møbler of Denmark, circa 1965. The chair is very well-made

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

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Pair of OD70 Kai Kristiansen Teak and Leather Carver Dining Chairs for Oddense

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H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in

Pair of OD70 Kai Kristiansen Teak and Leather Carver Dining Chairs for Oddense

By Kai Kristiansen, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

Located in London, England

Pair of 1960s OD70 Kai Kristiansen teak and leather carver dining chairs for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

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

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Leather, Teak

Pair of OD70 Kai Kristiansen Teak and Leather Carver Dining Chairs for Oddense

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H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in

Pair of OD70 Kai Kristiansen Teak and Leather Carver Dining Chairs for Oddense

By Kai Kristiansen, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

Located in London, England

Pair of 1960s OD70 Kai Kristiansen Teak and Leather carver dining chairs for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

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

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers Rosewood Carver Dining Chairs Model 64

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H 31.5 in W 22.05 in L 31.5 in

Pair of Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers Rosewood Carver Dining Chairs Model 64

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, England

condition, pair of Niels Møller for rosewood carver dining chairs. Model 64, which was designed by Niels

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

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Papercord, Rosewood

Niels Otto Møller Rosewood Carvers with Vintage Dining Table

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Niels Otto Møller Rosewood Carvers with Vintage Dining Table

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, GB

This set combines 10 carver dining chairs designed in 1962 by Niels otto Moller with avintage

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood, Leather

Pair of Johannes Andersen Teak Side / Carver Armchairs, Restored

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H 33.5 in W 22.25 in D 20.75 in

Pair of Johannes Andersen Teak Side / Carver Armchairs, Restored

By Johannes Andersen

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

pair of head / carver chairs to extend your current dining chair set, which can also be used as living

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Teak

Niels Moller Model 62 Carvers in Teak and Leather

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H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in

Niels Moller Model 62 Carvers in Teak and Leather

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE

cherished Danish Designer's artistry. These model 62 chairs have been crafted from the most beautiful

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Niel Otto Moller Carvers and Dining Table of Brazilian Rosewood

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Niel Otto Moller Carvers and Dining Table of Brazilian Rosewood

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, GB

This set of 6 carver chairs and dining table is perhaps the best set by Niels Otto Moller sold by

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

Pair of Niels Otto Moller rosewood carvers made 1962-70

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Pair of Niels Otto Moller rosewood carvers made 1962-70

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, GB

This listing is for a pair of Brazilian rosewood dining chairs with arms in original black leather

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Vintage Model 56 Carver Chair by Niels Møller for J. L. Niels Møllers

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H 31.11 in W 23.04 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Model 56 Carver Chair by Niels Møller for J. L. Niels Møllers

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Nyborg, DK

This model 56 Carver chair was designed by Niels Møller and was manufactured by J.L Møller in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Danish Carver Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Danish carver chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Danish carver chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, rosewood and pine. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Danish carver chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Danish carver chair, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Danish carver chair over the years, but those crafted by Niels Otto Møller, Rainer Daumiller and J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Danish Carver Chair?

The average selling price for a Danish carver chair at 1stDibs is $4,590, while they’re typically $351 on the low end and $12,006 for the highest priced.

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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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Questions About Danish Carver Chair

What is a carver chair?
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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.
What does Carver chair mean?
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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.
Where can I buy a carver chair?
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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 is a carver dining chair?
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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.
Is carver chair a brand?
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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.
Why is it called a carver chair?
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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.
Why are dining chairs with arms called carvers?
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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.
What did antique carver chairs originally look like?
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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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