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Set of 10 Antique Chippendale Carver Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A magnificent set of 10 antique Chippendale style carver dining chairs. They were made in England
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dining Chairs Set of 12 Walnut, 1 Carver and 11 Side Chairs
By Lionel Rawlinson Limited 1
Located in Toronto, CA
Dining chairs walnut 1 arm and 11 side chairs 19th century styling made by Lionel Rawlinson
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Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Incl. Pair of Elbow 'Carver' chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Including a Pair of Elbow ‘Carver’ Chairs
With
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 37.01 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Antique quality set of 12 (10 plus 2 carvers) C1900 Mahogany dining chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 12 (10 plus 2 carvers) C1900 Mahogany dining chairs. Rare, with a sought
Category
Antique Early 1900s Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37.41 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 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
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
George I / Queen Anne Mahogany Set of 8 Dining Chairs & Carvers Waring & Gillows
Located in Leeds, GB
, dining chairs, Circa 1905. The set consists of 6 chairs and 2 carver armchairs.
These chairs in Queen
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.98 in W 21.46 in D 21.46 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
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 35.63 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Late c.19th Set of 6 Elm & Ash Windsor Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs & Carver
Located in Leeds, GB
A set of 6 elm and ash provincial Windsor dining chairs and carver, dating from the late c.19th
Category
Antique 1890s English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
H 32.88 in W 17.52 in D 17.33 in
Set of Four 1960s Parker Carvers
Located in LYON, FR
Set of four 1960s Parker Furniture Slab Carvers. The frames are made with solid Tasmainian
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Chippendale Style Chairs and Two Carvers, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six Chippendale-style side chairs and two carvers with wide, comfortable seats upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
H 37.8 in W 26.38 in D 22.84 in
C18th Set of 4 Cromwellian Style Walnut Barley Twist Carver Dining Armchairs
Located in Leeds, GB
A set of 4 Cromwellian style, walnut framed, barley twist carver armchairs, dating from the c.18th
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
H 38.59 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
This style is known by many names Smokers Bow
Category
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Danish Mid-century Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
at the age of 26. He began to create a range of furniture including dining sets, desks, lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
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.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Pine
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 70.87 in
Set of x2 Glossy Black Carimate Carver Chairs By Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
Set of x2 Glossy Black Carimate Carver Chairs by Vico Magistretti
The Carimate chair was born when
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Seven Steffen Syrach Larsen Rosewood Carvers, Denmark, 1963
By Gustav Bertelsen, Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A large set of seven rosewood carvers designed by Steffen Syrach Larsen in original red wool fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
H 43.71 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Cherner Carver Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Norman Cherner
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Norman Cherner in the 1950s, these dining chairs are classic pieces of mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Late 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 36.23 in W 23.04 in D 20.87 in
Roche Bobois Origami Wooden Carver Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
materials.
Featuring a clear perspex backrest, the carver style dining chairs have wooden seats which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Hardwood
Vintage Dining Chairs, Danish Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 6 Danish midcentury carver dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stole.
Born in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.03 in W 21.66 in D 21.46 in
Tom Faulkner Orange Velvet Vienna Carver Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By Tom Faulkner
Located in Basildon, London
Wiltshire.
Combining Art Nouveau design with a sleek modern aesthetic, the Vienna carver dining chairs
Category
2010s British Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 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
Category
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.08 in W 17.52 in D 19.1 in
Set of Ten Chippendale Dining Chairs Victorian Revival Inc. Carvers, circa 1900
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing set of ten dining chairs presented in very good antique condition
with Classic
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 22.05 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
Category
Late 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 37.6 in W 19.3 in D 21.46 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
Category
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 43.12 in W 23.82 in D 27.96 in
Set of Eight Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Dining Chairs with Two Carvers C. 1910
Located in Heathfield, GB
A really beautiful and good quality set of eight dining chairs each with solid and strong frames
Category
Vintage 1910s Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
H 36 in W 21 in D 25 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Nathan Dining Chairs, Cream Boucle Upholstery, 2 Carvers
By Nathan
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Set of 6 Mid Century Nathan Dining Chairs, Cream Boucle Upholstery, 2 Carvers. Classic Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
H 25.99 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Set of 6 Carver Chairs by Andrew Milne
By Heal's, Andrew Milne
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A set of six carver arm chairs designed in 1947 by Andrew J Milne and retailed by Heals through the
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 4 Flame 2 Carvers Honey Colour 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs with the distinctive curved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Antique quality set of 6 (5 plus 1 carver) 19th Century Mahogany dining chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 6 (5 plus 1 carver) 19th Century Mahogany dining chairs. Very rare, with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Art Deco Eight Seater Extendable Dining Table, Six Dining Chairs & Two Carvers
By Ray Hille
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco eight seater extendable dining suite by Hille of London comprising of six dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 79.93 in D 40.16 in
Set of Ten "Carver's Chairs" by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant set of ten "Carver's Chairs" by Niels Otto Møller with sculptural rosewood frames and black
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Shapland & Petter, a Set of Six Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Two Carvers
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A set of six Arts & Crafts dining chairs, consisting of four singles and two
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 43.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Pine Carver chairs by Rainer Daumiller
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic set of 4 solid pine wood chairs, designed in the 60s by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Stunning Set of 6 French Elm Wood Dining Chairs on Rush Seats with Two Carvers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chairs with two carvers.
This lovely set is presented on elegant cabriole legs and ladder back. This
Category
20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 41.74 in W 20.67 in D 22.45 in
A Set of Six Art Deco Dining Chairs and Two Carver Armchairs by Hille of London
By S. Hille & Co.
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A set of six Art Deco dining chairs and two carver armchairs by Hille of London. Solid walnut arms
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 41.74 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 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
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 38.78 in W 21.07 in D 24.81 in
Set of Twelve 17th Century Derbyshire Back Stools – Ten Standards and Two Carver
Located in Heathfield, GB
velvet. The chairs sat around two tables in different rooms of the house but are one true set. The seat
Category
Antique 17th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Set of Eight Oak Dining Chairs Edwardian Jacobean Revival Inc Carvers circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing set of eight dining chairs presented in very good antique condition
In solid oak
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
Stunning Bradley Wheatear Yew Wood Dining Chairs Set of 6 RRP £2, 500
By Bradley Furniture
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to sell this set of 6 Bradley carver dining chairs, we also have a matching dining
Category
20th Century British Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Yew
H 38.59 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Cassina by Mario Bellini 'Cab' Black Leather Carver Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab dining chairs have since become a signature piece in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.49 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of Six Manila Chairs by Val Padilla for Conran
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six ‘Manila’ carver dining chairs by Filipino designer Val Padilla. The shapely
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 7 Arts & Crafts Beech and Elm Windsor Carver Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 7 Arts & Crafts beech and elm windsor carver chairs
The chairs are large pieces with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Five Mid-Century Pine Dutch Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A set of five dining carver chairs.
Holland, c1970s.
Solid pine.
Generally good
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Mahogany Set of 4 1800s Carver Chairs
Located in Lewes, England
carved detailing. The set is 4 dining chairs and there are also 2 carver chairs available separately
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Set of 10 Antique English Victorian Hepplewhite Design Carver Dining Chairs
By George Hepplewhite, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
A beautiful set of ten Victorian mahogany cabriole carver arm chairs from a 1788 Georgian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 22.25 in
Set of 6, Antique Ladderback Dining Chairs, Oak, Rush Seat, Carver, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of six antique ladderback dining chairs. An English, oak rush seat set with pair of
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42.13 in W 23.63 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
Category
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 38.39 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Set of 6 Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs by Nathan, 4 Fresco and 2 Carver Chairs
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Torquay, GB
Set of 6 midcentury teak dining chairs by Nathan.
Consists of 4 Fresco chairs and 2 Carver
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Teak
H 36.23 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Set of Eight Chairs and Two Carvers, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic and fun set of wide and very comfortable dining chairs (8 side & 2 armchairs).
Curved backs
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of 4 Beech and Elm Wheel Back Carver Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Beech and Elm Wheel Back Carver Chairs
The Chairs are large pieces with a Saddle seat
Category
Antique 1890s Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 8 pine wood carver chairs by Rainer Daumiller, 1960s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic set of 8 solid pine wood chairs, designed in the 60s by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
"Bobbin" Style Set of 4 Chairs, 2 Carvers & 2 Stools - France, Circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual dining-room chair set comrpised of four chairs, two armchairs and two poufs, with leather
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
Set of Four Solid Pine Dining Chairs by Rainer Daumiller '4'
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in London, GB
A set of generous open carver dining chairs.
By Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savværk
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Cassina by Mario Bellini 'Cab' Black Leather Carver Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab dining chairs have since become a signature piece in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.49 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of Six Antique Ships Carver Dining Chairs
Located in Lancashire, GB
Set of Six Antique Ships Carver Dining Chairs.
An excellent quality set of six, antique walnut
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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Set Carver Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of set carver dining chairs available for sale. The range of distinct set carver dining chairs — often made from wood, oak and mahogany — can elevate any home. Set carver dining chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Set carver dining chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Set carver dining chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Rainer Daumiller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and Lionel Rawlinson Limited are consistently popular.
How Much are Set Carver Dining Chairs?
Prices for set carver dining chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, set carver dining chairs begin at $842 and can go as high as $31,502, while the average can fetch as much as $5,014.
Finding the Right Dining-room-chairs for You
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
Questions About Set Carver Dining Chairs
- What is a carver dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
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