Aaron Buff (August 31, 1911 – January 11, 1994) was a state-acclaimed

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who specialized in making slatback chairs with woven oak-spit seats, children's chairs and highchairs. His chairs have been purchased by the North Carolina Museum of History, and are also displayed at Hart Square in

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. Buff was the recipient of the North Carolina Heritage Award presented by the North Carolina Arts Council in 1994 before his death.

Awards received

* North Carolina Heritage Award (1994)

References

Culture of North Carolina People from Burke County, North Carolina 1994 deaths 1911 births North Carolina Heritage Award winners {{Design-bio-stub