$2,925
H 38.59 in W 24.61 in D 21.66 in
Antique Drawing Room Elbow Chair, English, Carver, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room elbow chair. An English, mahogany carver in Chippendale taste
Wood
$3,947 / set
H 42.52 in W 23.63 in D 23.23 in
Pair of English 19th Century Large Mahogany Carver Elbow Chairs Reupholstered
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of 19th century large mahogany carver elbow chairs reupholstered in 'Artemis' velvet
Mahogany
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs This style is known by many names Smokers Bow
Oak
$8,870 / set
H 37.01 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Antique Dining Chair Suite, English, Carver & Slipper Chairs, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique dining chair suite. An English, mahogany carver and chair set in Hepplewhite
Textile, Mahogany
Set of Six 19th Century English Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of Six 19th Century English mahogany dining chairs, one carver and five side chairs. With
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,800
H 41.75 in W 22.25 in D 23.25 in
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
Wood, Elm
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
or Captain’s Chair A good original English Elm Windsor Carver Chair, all in very good original
Elm
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Pair of 1940s Handmade English Oak Vintage Carver/Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of original and unique English 1949s Oak handmade carver/side chairs. Although, the maker is
Oak
Unavailable
H 42.52 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
18th Century, Set of Eight George III Spindleback Farmhouse Chairs
Located in Sydney, NSW
carvers. Beautiful original English country chairs. By a mixed set, this set has probably been assembled
Elm, Oak, Reed
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor
Oak
Sold
H 37.41 in W 25.2 in D 21.07 in
Antique Carver Chair, English, Mahogany, Needlepoint, Elbow, Chippendale Style
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carver chair. An English, mahogany and needlepoint elbow chair in Chippendale
Mahogany
Arts & Crafts High Back English Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts high back English Windsor carver chair, A superior Arts & Crafts Windsor carver
Beech
Sold
H 33.27 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 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
Mahogany
Sold
H 38.19 in W 24.61 in D 20.67 in
Pair Of Antique Carver Chairs, English, Elbow Seat, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique carver chairs. An English, mahogany and leather elbow seat in the
Leather, Wood
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H 36.23 in W 23.04 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Dining Chair Set, English, Mahogany, Carver, 6, Regency Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb vintage dining chair set. An English, quality mahogany and upholstered pair of
Mahogany
Sold
H 38.78 in W 21.07 in D 24.81 in
Set of 10 Antique Gainsborough Chairs, English, Leather, Carver, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 10 antique Gainsborough chairs. An English, leather dining suite with carver and
Leather
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H 36.03 in W 21.66 in D 21.46 in
Set of 10 Antique Carver Dining Chairs, English, Chippendale Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long set of 10, leather seated antique carver dining chairs. An English, mahogany elbow
Wood
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H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 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
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.08 in W 17.52 in D 19.1 in
Set, 6, Antique Dining Chairs, English, Oak, Carver, Seat, Arts & Crafts Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.7721 This is a set of 6 antique dining chairs. An English, oak carver and seat in
Oak
Sold
H 47.25 in W 20.08 in D 25.6 in
Pair of English Beech and Elm Slat Back Windsor Carver Chairs, Late 19th Century
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of English beech and elm slat back windsor carver chairs, late 19th century Near pair of his
Beech, Elm
Sold
H 43.12 in W 23.82 in D 27.96 in
Set of 8 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Walnut, Carver, Seat, Edwardian, c.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 8 antique dining chairs. An English, walnut carver and seat with upholstered
Walnut
Sold
H 37.6 in W 19.3 in D 21.46 in
Vintage Set of 10 Dining Chairs, English, Oak, Carver, Seat, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a rare vintage set of 10 dining chairs. An English, oak suite of 2 carvers and 8 seats by
Oak
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H 35.4 in W 22.8 in D 25.2 in
Pair of William IV Dining Elbow Hall Carver Chairs Quality Mahogany, circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Top quality pair of carver chairs, English William IV, circa 1835 A superior original William IV
Mahogany
Sold
H 44.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Pair of Antique Limed Oak Urn Back Carvers or Armchairs, English, 1920s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A great pair of limed oak carvers. Similarly they have the delightful urn back splat, secondly
Oak
18th Century English Elm Ladder-Back Carver Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century English elm ladder-back carver chair. A good, large sized chair. The elm timber is a
Rush, Elm
Pair of 19th Century English Barleytwist Carver Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of chairs, of walnut, carved in "barleytwist" pattern; each having a rectangular padded
Sold
H 43.51 in W 26.19 in D 21.26 in
Antique Lancashire Spindle Back Carver, English, Hall, Elbow Chair, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lancashire spindle back carver chair. An English oak and mahogany hallway elbow
Oak
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H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 21.26 in
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Carver, After Chippendale, Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany and needlepoint carver in the Chippendale
Wood
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H 35.83 in W 24.22 in D 17.49 in
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Carver Seat, After Sheraton, Georgian, Circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany carver seat with Sheraton taste, dating to the
Wood
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H 44.49 in W 24.81 in D 19.1 in
Antique Lancashire Spindle Back Elbow Chair, English Oak, Hall Carver, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lancashire spindle back elbow chair. An English, oak hallway carver seat, dating
Oak
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H 36.42 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Carver, Seat, Hepplewhite, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an elegant set of 12 antique dining chairs. An English, mahogany carver and chair suite in
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 22.25 in
Set of 10 Antique English Victorian Hepplewhite Design Carver Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, George Hepplewhite
Located in Glasgow, GB
A beautiful set of ten Victorian mahogany cabriole carver arm chairs from a 1788 Georgian
Leather, Mahogany
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H 38.39 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Set of 8 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Oak, Carver, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 8 antique dining chairs. An English, oak carver and seat with leather cushions
Oak
Antique English Oak Carver's Chair
Located in Port Chester, NY
A glorious 18th century antique oak carver's chair, made specially for the head of the table, or
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 34.26 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Open Armchair Desk Chair Carver, circa 1850
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A handsome antique early Victorian mahogany open armchair or desk chair in mahogany dating from
Mahogany
Good Set of Eight Mahogany William IV Period Antique Dining Chairs
Located in Darwen, GB
turned front legs with sabre rear supports. English circa 1830-1840 Dimensions: Carver chairs 22" wide
Mahogany
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$4,000 / set
H 40 in W 20.75 in D 32 in
Blended Set of 8 Complimentary Semi Antique Hardwood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional blended set of 8 Hardwood Windsor Armchairs with fine traditional form and particularly well-grained seats. In a Natural tone with classic hoop backs with spindles and...
Hardwood
Set Windsor Chairs - 8 Farmhouse Kitchen Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a set of 8 Windsor chairs made from the finest English yew. The set of 8 consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs. These are the traditional and much loved Wind...
Wood
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
Velvet, Birch
$9,331
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Cabinet in Stained Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in Odense, DK
Rare cabinet in dark stained pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur. Pair of doors with relief decor. 4 shelves with dovetail joints. Original key included. Göran Malmvall (1917-...
Pine
$16,619 / set
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
Very Rare Set of Six Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and important suite of six original Victorian Walnut Eton College captains chairs each one carved with EC in the back rest A subst...
Walnut
$27,215 / set
H 35.44 in W 18.71 in D 16.54 in
Set of 10 Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional set of 10 IRegency mahogany dining chairs, The set comprising of eight side chairs and two armchairs, each with pierced arched top rail, carved with acanthus leaves an...
Mahogany
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a testament to the craftsmanship and enduring style of the era. The chair features a distinctive bent yew wood crest ...
Elm, Yew
Set Windsor Chairs - 8 Farmhouse Kitchen Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a set of 8 Windsor chairs made from the finest English yew. The set of 8 consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs. These are the traditional and much loved Wind...
Oak
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
This exceptional George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase with Glazed Doors, has wonderful flame & crotch grain Mahogany. Comprised of a large central cabinet, flanked by 2 sma...
Brass
Two 19th Century English Windsor Dining Armchairs, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two complementary antique English Windsor dining armchairs with wonderful aged wood patina. Chairs are hand carved with crinoline stretcher, body of the chair is beautifully figured ...
Yew
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
$22,969 / set
H 36.03 in W 21.46 in D 26.97 in
Art Deco Era Josef Frank Beech Vintage Windsor Chairs Vienna, circa 1925
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco outstanding and rare set of 6 Windsor chairs designed by Josef Frank for Haus & Garten and executed by Thonet, circa 1925. (Labeled underneath) The set consists of 5 green W...
Beech
Set of Four Country Danish Painted Windsor Captain's Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical and festive set of four Windsor style captains chairs or smokers chairs featuring a hand-painted finish. 20th century country Danish chairs have a dark red lacquered finish...
Wood
Set of Six Georgian Yew Wood Windsor Chairs, England, Circa 1820
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming And Very Attractive Matched Set Of Six Yew Wood, Low Back, Kitchen Windsor Dining Armchairs, Having Extremely Well Figured Pierced Splats And Turned Supports To Curved Bac...
Yew
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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