A carver chair is a dining chair with arms, also called an elbow chair. They are usually made in pairs as a part of a suite of dining chairs. Presumably they got their name from the fact that the master of the house would sit in one at the head of the table while carving the joint. Carver chairs are always larger in size, both height and width, than the equivalent side chair. A 'long' set of dining chairs that includes two carver chairs will always command a considerable price premium over a set of side chairs of the same number. Be aware that sometimes side chairs have had arms added at a later date to create carvers. In this case the giveaway is that the dimensions of the carver chairs will be the same as side chairs.

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A good quality cedar carver chair, Australian circa 1835, 58 cm…

A good quality cedar carver chair, Australian circa 1835, 58 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 87 cm high

A good carved cedar scrolled-arm carver Chair, Tasmanian, circa…

A good carved cedar scrolled-arm carver Chair, Tasmanian, circa 1825. Provenance: The Juliana and Toby Hooper Collection Sotheby's Melbourne October 2007 lot 145 ( Estimated then at $5,000-7,000.), 52 cm wide, 92 cm high

An Australian cedar spade back carver chair, 19th century, 87…

19th Century Australian Cedar Carver Chair

An Australian cedar spade back carver chair, 19th century, 87 cm high, 52.5 cm across the arms, 50 cm deep

A fine antique Colonial cedar carver chair with reeded legs, in…

Regency Style Colonial Cedar Carver Chair, Tasmanian Origin

A fine antique Colonial cedar carver chair with reeded legs, in the Regency style, Tasmanian origin, early 19th century. Illustrated in 'A Guide To Collecting Australiana' by Juliana and Toby Hooper (fig. 38). 89 cm high, 57 cm across the arms. Provenance…

An Australian cedar spade back carver or library chair, New…

1850 Australian Cedar Spade Back Library Chair

An Australian cedar spade back carver or library chair, New South Wales origin, circa 1850, 60 cm across the arms

A Colonial Australian spade back carver chair, cedar and…

Tasmanian Cedar Carver Chair, 19th Century

A Colonial Australian spade back carver chair, cedar and blackwood, Tasmanian origin, early to mid 19th century, 46 cm across the arms

Victorian cedar carver armchair 53 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 91 cm…

Victorian Cedar Carver Armchair

Victorian cedar carver armchair 53 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 91 cm high

Victorian cedar carver armchair 54 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 90 cm…

Victorian Cedar Carver Armchair (10 words)

Victorian cedar carver armchair 54 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 90 cm high

A pair of Indian Colonial cane seated carver chairs, late 19th…

Indian Colonial Carver Chairs with Cane Seats and Carvings

A pair of Indian Colonial cane seated carver chairs, late 19th century, the pair of carvers with cane seats, carved backs and mid rails decorated with leaf motif, curved arms on turned tapering legs, with two complementary floral cushions, height 84 cm,…

Colonial cedar carver chair, 55 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 86 cm high

Colonial Cedar Carver Chair - 10 words

Colonial cedar carver chair, 55 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 86 cm high

A Colonial Australian cedar spade back carver chair, with…

Colonial Cedar Carver Chair with Tapestry Upholstery

A Colonial Australian cedar spade back carver chair, with original tapestry upholstered drop-in seat, Sydney, New South Wales origin, circa 1850, 45 cm across the arms

A fine Colonial carver chair, cedar with later brown leather…

Colonial Cedar Carver Chair with Leather Upholstery

A fine Colonial carver chair, cedar with later brown leather upholstery, New South Wales origin, circa 1825, 51 cm across the arms

Two Australian carver chairs, blackwood and Tasmanian oak,…

Australian Carver Chairs, Blackwood and Tasmanian Oak, Early 20th Century

Two Australian carver chairs, blackwood and Tasmanian oak, early 20th century,

Antonio Debortoli solid blackwood carver chair, Drouin,…

Antonio Debortoli Blackwood Carver Chair

Antonio Debortoli solid blackwood carver chair, Drouin, Victoria, late 19th century, 103 cm high, 52 cm across the arms

W.H. Rocke & Co. (attributed) blackwood carver chair, late 19th…

Late 19th Century Blackwood Carver Chair

W.H. Rocke & Co. (attributed) blackwood carver chair, late 19th century

Cedar rail back carver armchair

Cedar Rail Carver Armchair with Backrest

Cedar rail back carver armchair

Australian cedar scrolled arm carver chair, 3rd quarter of the…

19th Century Australian Cedar Carver Chair with Scrolled Arms

Australian cedar scrolled arm carver chair, 3rd quarter of the 19th century

Australian Colonial cedar carver chair, mid 19th century

Mid-19th Century Australian Cedar Carver Chair

Australian Colonial cedar carver chair, mid 19th century

A rare blackwood Edward VII commemorative armchair carved by…

Blackwood Edward VII Commemorative Armchair by Mabel Young

A rare blackwood Edward VII commemorative armchair carved by Mabel young, the top rail centred with a crown and flanked by a pair of padded roundels above a carved, pierced splat in the form Er VII 1902 with the Australian flag and the Union Jack, flanked…

Colonial carver chair red gum and casuarina ladder back with…

Red Gum Carver Chair with Ladder Back

Colonial carver chair red gum and casuarina ladder back with and square legs, reference to 'Memories' by Graham Cornall, survey of Australian furniture, pg 172-73

Germanic carver chair mid 19th century painted silky oak, maker…

Germanic Carver Chair by W.S. Hayes (19th Century)

Germanic carver chair mid 19th century painted silky oak, maker to base W S Hayes, McAlpine collection Queensland

An Australian cedar spadeback carver chair, 19th century, 54 cm…

19th Century Australian Cedar Spadeback Carver Chair

An Australian cedar spadeback carver chair, 19th century, 54 cm across the arms

Pair of 19th century cedar carver chairs

19th Century Cedar Carver Chairs Pair

Pair of 19th century cedar carver chairs

Australian cedar scrolled arm bar back carver chair ex Gidleigh…

Australian Cedar Carver Chair with Scrolled Arms

Australian cedar scrolled arm bar back carver chair ex Gidleigh via Bungendore NSW

Australian cedar carver chair, third quarter of the 19th century

19th Century Australian Cedar Carver Chair

Australian cedar carver chair, third quarter of the 19th century

Australian cedar carver chair, third quarter of the 19th century

19th Century Australian Cedar Carver Chair

Australian cedar carver chair, third quarter of the 19th century

A pair of Colonial spade back library carver chairs, cedar with…

Colonial Cedar Spade Back Library Chairs with Leather Upholstery

A pair of Colonial spade back library carver chairs, cedar with burgundy leather upholstery, circa 1880, 54 cm across the arms

A fine Australian Regency spade back carver chair, Australian…

Australian Cedar Regency Carver Chair, 1820

A fine Australian Regency spade back carver chair, Australian cedar, Tasmanian origin, circa 1820, rare in such fine condition, 53 cm across the arms

A Georgian Lancashire spindle back carver, Rush-seated, height…

Georgian Lancashire Spindle Back Carver with Rush Seat

A Georgian Lancashire spindle back carver, Rush-seated, height 96 cm, width 52 cm, depth 45 cm. Provenance: collection of Catherine Hannah, former president of the New Zealand antique Dealers Association and noted antique dealer in Rotorua for over 40…

Cedar carver chair c1880, decorated with scroll arms, Bowed…

Cedar Carver Chair with Scroll Arms and Sabre Legs

Cedar carver chair c1880, decorated with scroll arms, Bowed front & Sabre legs

A massive realistically carved elephant head, with a life-like…

Realistic Carved Elephant Head from Thailand (9 words)

A massive realistically carved elephant head, with a life-like skin texture, master carver signature to the ear, dated 2006, Thailand the floppy ears spread, the eyes with lashes, the curled trunk between wood tusks, height 110 cm, width 95 cm, depth 28 cm

School of Robert Prenzel carver chair, blackwood, early 20th…

Robert Prenzel Carver Chair with Orchid Carvings

School of Robert Prenzel carver chair, blackwood, early 20th century decorated with carved orchids monogram and dated 'E.Y.C. 6th Sept. 1904' 53 cm across the handles

A spade back carver chair, Australian cedar, N.S.W. origin,…

1860 Cedar Spade Back Carver Chair from NSW, Australia

A spade back carver chair, Australian cedar, N.S.W. origin, circa 1860 51 cm across the arms

Two Australian Arts and Crafts carver chairs, jarrah and cedar,…

Australian Arts & Crafts Carver Chairs (1900)

Two Australian Arts and Crafts carver chairs, jarrah and cedar, West Australian origin, circa 1900 46 cm across the arms

An Australian carver chair, solid blackwood, early 20th century,…

Early 20th Century Australian Blackwood Carver Chair

An Australian carver chair, solid blackwood, early 20th century, 60 cm across the arms

An early Australian cedar spade back carver chair, Tasmanian…

Tasmanian Cedar Carver Chair, 1835

An early Australian cedar spade back carver chair, Tasmanian origin circa 1835, 55 cm across the arms

Mid Victorian carver chair, cedar, Barback with scroll arms

Victorian Cedar Barback Chair with Scroll Arms

Mid Victorian carver chair, cedar, Barback with scroll arms

19th century cedar carver chair

Cedar Carver's Chair from 19th Century

19th century cedar carver chair

A pair of cedar carver chairs upholstered with red velvet and…

Cedar Carver Chairs with Red Velvet Upholstery, 1860

A pair of cedar carver chairs upholstered with red velvet and curved tablet backs, circa 1860

Fine early cedar carver chair with sabre legs in Regency design…

Regency Cedar Carver Chair with Sabre Legs

Fine early cedar carver chair with sabre legs in Regency design in the manner of Thomas Hope C1820's Tasmanian

An Australian cedar spade back carver chair, circa 1860

1860 Australian Cedar Spade Back Carver Chair

An Australian cedar spade back carver chair, circa 1860

A pair of Colonial-style mahogany carver chairs

Colonial Mahogany Carver Chairs

A pair of Colonial-style mahogany carver chairs

A carver chair, Australian cedar, New South Wales origin, mid…

Mid-19th Century Australian Cedar Carver Chair

A carver chair, Australian cedar, New South Wales origin, mid 19th century

A carver chair, Australian cedar, New South Wales origin, circa…

Antique Australian Cedar Carver Chair (8 words)

A carver chair, Australian cedar, New South Wales origin, circa 1840

An Australian cedar carver chair, 19th century

19th Century Australian Cedar Carver Chair

An Australian cedar carver chair, 19th century

A pair of Australian cedar carver chairs, mid 19th century.

Mid 19th Century Australian Cedar Carver Chairs

A pair of Australian cedar carver chairs, mid 19th century.

A19th century Australian cedar carver chair stamped (public…

19th Century Cedar Carver Chair with PWD Stamp

A19th century Australian cedar carver chair stamped (public works department) PWD. Height 91 cm

A mid nineteenth century cedar carver chair

Cedar Carver Chair, 19th Century

A mid nineteenth century cedar carver chair

Spade back carver chair, Australian cedar, circa 1850s

1850s Australian Cedar Spade Back Carver Chair

Spade back carver chair, Australian cedar, circa 1850s

An Australian Colonial cedar rail back carver chair with…

Colonial Cedar Carver Chair with Burgundy Leather Seat

An Australian Colonial cedar rail back carver chair with burgundy leather stuff-over seat

Georgian mahogany carver chair & two matching dining chairs.…

Georgian Mahogany Carver & Dining Chairs - Observatory Collection

Georgian mahogany carver chair & two matching dining chairs. Scrolled back rail with strap & button splat. Ex. Sydney Observatory c.1880s. Height 83 cm (carver)

Carlton Cricket Club: Directors chair, early 20th century…

Carlton Cricket Club Chair and Presentation Set

Carlton Cricket Club: Directors chair, early 20th century blackwood high back carver chair with 'C.C.' monogram in the Arts & Crafts style. Plus Carlton Cricket Club presentation silver plated punch bowl, ladel & tray.

Gentlemans carver chair: Cedar early form with rail back,…

Cedar Carver Chair with Hand Cane Seat, c1860s

Gentlemans carver chair: Cedar early form with rail back, c1860s with hand cane seat & leather squab cushion, 60 x 56 x 92 cm

An Australian colonial cedar carver chair, after the style of…

Colonial Cedar Carver Chair with Matching Dining Chair

An Australian colonial cedar carver chair, after the style of Thomas Hope, early 19th century. Ornate carved decoration throughout, sabre legs, plus matching dining chair. Provenance: The Estate of the late Christopher Pearson, Adelaide

19th century cedar carver chair with scrolled arms

Cedar Carver Chair with Scrolled Arms

19th century cedar carver chair with scrolled arms

19th century blackwood gentlemans chair by Launceston wood…

Sadler's Blackwood Leaf Carved Gentlemen's Chair

19th century blackwood gentlemans chair by Launceston wood carver James Sadler (immigrant to Van Dieman's Land 1842) decorated with leaf pattern carving on arms legs and back. Provenance: Sadler family by descent

Unusual 19th century cedar carver chair in leather upholstery,…

Cedar Carver Chair with Leather Upholstery and Initials

Unusual 19th century cedar carver chair in leather upholstery, with initials R.J. in back

Colonial cedar carver chair on fluted legs with scrolled arms

Cedar Carver Chair with Fluted Legs and Scrolled Arms

Colonial cedar carver chair on fluted legs with scrolled arms

A George III mahogany carver chair, English circa 1760. 95 cm…

George III Mahogany Carver Chair, English 1760

A George III mahogany carver chair, English circa 1760. 95 cm high, 70 cm wide, 48 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne