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Why is it called a carver chair?
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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
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English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor
Category
Antique 1850s Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Pair of Chippendale Carver Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of Chippendale-style carver chairs with drop-in needlework embroidered seats, pierced splat
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair of Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Carver Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of Arts & Crafts golden oak carver chairs.
A good pair of chairs very stout and sturdy, the
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
New England Carver Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very classic form of a 17th century New England Style Carver chair that looks to be made in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Early 1900s Antique Quilted Mahogany Wreath
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted mahogany
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch