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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
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
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
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
Hepplewhite Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs Carver Armchairs c.19th Victorian
Located in Leeds, GB
A set of six Hepplewhite style dining chairs with mahogany frames, dating from the late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
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Late 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
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Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Pair of Danish Niels O Møller Model 57 Teak Carver Armchair Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
A pair of 1950s Niels O Møller model 57 teak carver armchair dining chairs. The seats have been
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
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
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
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
Antique Pair of Regency Elbow Carver Desk Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique pair of fine quality Regency elbow, carver or desk chairs, C1825. The very best colour and
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Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Carver Chairs by Andrew Milne
By Andrew Milne, Heal
s
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
$13,023 / set
C.19th Set of 6 Elm Ash Beech Windsor Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs and Carver
Located in Leeds, GB
A set of 6 elm, ash and beech country windsor dining chairs and carver, dating from the late 19th
Category
Antique 1890s English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm, Beech
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
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
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
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
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
$3,088 / set
Antique Pair of Georgian Mahogany Elbow Carver Side Desk Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality pair of 18th century Georgian mahogany elbow, carver, side, desk or dining
Category
Antique 1790s Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
12 Neil Busby Dragon Carver Dining Armchairs Leather 22-Carat Gold Tips
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mahogany dining chairs with 22ct gold detailing RRP £36,000
I have the matching, again one of a kind
Category
20th Century English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Plate
Pair of Regency circa 1820-1830 Mahogany Elbow Desk Carver Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality pair of Regency circa 1820-1830 mahogany elbow, desk or carver chairs. Could
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Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1960s H.W. Klein Danish Teak
Rosewood Dining Carver Armchair for Bramin Møbler
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in London, England
1960s H.W. Klein teak dining armchair/carver with rosewood inset feature joints on each corner of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Rosewood, Teak
VINTAGE FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE LOUIS XVI STYLE BERGERE CARVER DESK OFFiCE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
farmhouse country style Walnut Bergère office desk chair
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
C.19th Elm
Ash Lancashire Rush Seat Country Elbow Chair Carver Armchair
Located in Leeds, GB
A C19th, elm and ash framed, rush seated, Lancashire type, country carver armchair. This chair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash, Elm
Pair of Antique Walnut Carver Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique high back carver armchairs in the Queen Anne style. These were made in
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
20th Century Black lacquered side chairs
Located in Malton, GB
. From carver dining chairs to matching desk chairs. Clean overall condition with minor nibbles to the
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
$1,775 / set
Mid c.19th Elm
Ash Lancashire Rush Seat Country Elbow Chair Carver Armchair
Located in Leeds, GB
A mid C.19th, elm and ash framed, rush seated, Lancashire type, country elbow chair or carver
Category
Antique 1860s English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash, Elm
Pair of Antique Mahogany Chippendale Carver Armchairs
Located in London, GB
This pair of antique Chippendale style mahogany carver chairs have a matching set of four single
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Papercord
$2,947 / set
MILO BAUGHMAN ; 6 DINING CHAIRS
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin set of 6 dining chairs , 2 carvers and 4 sides . Typical Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Restored Aged Brown Leather Thomas Chippendale Gainsborough Carver Armchair
By Chesterfield, Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Gainsborough carver armchair with Thomas Chippendale style fret work carving
A very good
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Limed Oak Gustavian Style Urn Back Carver or Armchair
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
An elegant Gustavian style carver or armchair
A lovely urn shaped splat and unadorned cabriole
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burlap, Oak
Antique Limed Oak Gustavian Style Urn Back Carver or Armchair
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
An elegant Gustavian style carver or armchair
A lovely urn shaped splat, cabriole leg and scroll
Category
Early 20th Century English Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burlap, Oak
Pair of Danish Teak Vintage Carver Armchairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautifully made pair of solid teak ‘Eva’ carver chairs. These were designed by Niels
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
19th Century Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A set of eight (six plus two) early 19th century Italian fruitwood dining chairs.
Carver
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Teak Carvers by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard
By Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
beautiful sculptural arms and backs, these pair of dining carvers would equally make a wonderful pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Teak
Set of Eight Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English set of 8 dining chairs (2 carvers and 6 sides) made of Cuban mahogany and in
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
A set of eight mahogany (six chairs two carvers) Hepplewhite style dining chairs with pierced
Category
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$5,826 / set
Pair of Vintage Carver Armchairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare pair of carver chairs. These were designed by Robert Heritage as part of
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
Set of Fourteen Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A set of 12 single & 2 carver Regency mahogany dining chairs, made from the finest timber
Category
Antique 19th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Regency Set of Ten Dining Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency set of ten mahogany dining chairs, two carvers plus eight single chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$35,036 / set
Mid Century Robert Heritage Dining Chairs By Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid Century Dining Chairs Designed By Robert Heritage For Archie Shine rare set of six dining
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Eight Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of eight (six side chairs + two carvers ) Louis XV-style dining chairs with hand-carved detail
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Set of Eight George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique set of eight George III mahogany dining chairs consisting of two carver chairs and six
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
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
Vintage Victorian Set of 8 Hepplewhite Style Conker Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
mahogany dining chairs. Two carver armchairs and 6 single chairs in excellent vintage condition. The
Category
20th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Antique 1830s Great Britain (UK) William IV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 8 1960s Teak "Eva" Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs for Koefoed Hornslet
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in London, England
. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. The set comprises of 6 dining chairs and 2 carver armchair dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
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Carver Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carver dining chair for your home. Each carver dining chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without a carver dining chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right carver dining chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made carver dining chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller and Rainer Daumiller are consistently popular.
How Much is a Carver Dining Chair?
A carver dining chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,005, while the lowest priced sells for $358 and the highest can go for as much as $31,502.
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 Dining Chair
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- What does Carver chair mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- What is a carver chair?1 Answer1stDibs 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 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.
- Where can I buy a carver chair?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- Is carver chair a brand?1 Answer1stDibs 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?1 Answer1stDibs 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 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.
- What is a dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
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