Chairmender

/ˈtʃɛərˌmɛndər/ noun

Definition

A person who repairs, fixes, or restores chairs as a trade or occupation.

Etymology

Combines 'chair' + 'mender' (from Old English 'mendan' meaning to repair). A practical occupational term for someone who maintains and fixes damaged furniture.

Kelly Says

In pre-industrial times, chair-menders were common tradespeople—people would repair cherished furniture rather than replace it, which is why antique chairs often show signs of professional repairs from centuries past.

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