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Chesterfield Ball Feet

PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS CLAW & BALL FEET
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
& Ball feet Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

George II Gainsborough Carver Chesterfield Leather Armchair Claw and Ball Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Gainsborough armchair with claw and ball feet A very good looking well made and decorative armchair, the
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20th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Fully Restored Suite of New Leather Chesterfield Dining Chairs Claw & Ball Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of fully restored Victorian Chesterfield
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

RESTORED HARRODS LONDON CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL FEET
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original circa 1950’s Harrods London fully restored office or occasional armchair ...
Category

Vintage 1950s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL BROWN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Claw & Ball feet Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Harrods Restored Chesterfield Captains Brown Leather Armchair Claw & Ball Feet
By Harrods
Located in GB
Harrods London retail Pegasus leather Chesterfield buttoned office desk chair with elegant claw & ball
Category

Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
& Ball feet This is pretty much the finest sofa ever made, Howard & Son’s are known as simply put the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th Century Hand Carved Hawk Claw and Ball Feet Chesterfield Sofa Brown Leather
Located in GB
Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand carved Lion hairy paw feet and eagle detailing I’ve never seen
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Pair of Thomas Chippendale Style Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs
By Chesterfield, Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, Victorian hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield buttoned club armchairs with Claw & Ball feet. A very good
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

English Leather Armchair Wingback Chesterfield
Located in Lake Worth, FL
wingback chesterfield leather armchair Set on 4 ball and claw mahogany feet with detailed carvings. The
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Early 20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chesterfield Custom Sofa Sally Sirkin Lewis
By Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Westport, CT
Velvet soft Toupe /Grey Chesterfield sofa,circa 1970 with large ball feet,heavy construction custom
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Claridge Modern Chesterfield Sofa in Navy Leather
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
ball feet Professional cleaning recommended.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Traditional English Leather Shaped Back Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
is supported on carved mahogany ball and claw feet. It measures 90 in – 228.5 cm wide, 37 in – 94 cm
Category

2010s English Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair Chesterfield Leather Chairs - Wingback Victorian Deep Button
Located in Potters Bar, GB
gentlemans club look - very comfortable with deep button leather Hand carved ball and claw feet Offered in
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Restored Hump Camel Back Regency Chesterfield Buttoned Sofa in HandDyed Burgundy
Located in Pulborough, GB
. The sofa is raised on beautiful claw and ball feet with carved detail. The design dates back to the
Category

Mid-20th Century British Regency Sofas

Materials

Leather

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EXQUISITE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 TAN BLACK LEATHER OTTOMAN STOOL FOOTSTOOL STORAGE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian black leather and mahogany ottoman stool Please note the delivery fee listed...
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Claw Foot Stools in the style of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved mahogany, upholstered stool in the mid Georgian manner with shell carved knees, acanthus decoration and hairy paw feet. We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Footstools

Materials

Wood

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 HOWARD STYLE TURKEY WORK CARPET KILIM RUG ARMCHAIR
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable original Victorian mahogany framed country house club armchair with bo...
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Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
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2010s British Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Sofa
Louis XVI Style Sofa
H 40 in W 45 in D 25 in
Pair English Georgian Style Tan Leather Wingback Armchairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1950 Pair Georgian style tan leather wingback armchairs Brass studded with excellent colour and form Price is for the pair Measures: W76 x D64 x H97 cm.
Category

Vintage 1950s English Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair is inspired by one of the finest ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
H 33.9 in W 26.4 in D 27.6 in
PAIR OF FINE B&B ITALIA METROPOLITAN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SWIVEL ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of fully restored, one of a kind hand dyed cigar brown leather, B&B Italia Metropolitan Koto leath...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'Bounty' Leather Loveseat by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Elam, Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely example of the 'Bounty' series two-seat loveseat / settee by The Pace Collection in the early 1980s, this deep seated channel-tufted loveseat sofa was designed by L. Davanta...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in New York, NY
An impressive empire style malachite and ormolu center table after the imperial model by Francois Honore Georges Jacob-Desmalter, 1770-1841. "AUX CARIATIDES", Empire style round m...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Pair Leather Wing Back Chairs Deep Button Armchairs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Chesterfield leather wing back chairs Classic English library meets gentleman's club look. Very comfortable, you can really slide back into these chairs. Leather ...
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Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Leather

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Elegant Georgian style cabinet with classical pediment, geometric glazing bars over the twin doors with three adjustable shelves within, the lower section with a fall front, fully li...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
H 88.5 in W 40.75 in D 22 in
French Giltwood Settee Sofa, Style Louis XVI, Red Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French giltwood settee sofa, style Louis XVI, red velvet, 19th century. Dimensions: 53.5 in. L 25 in. D x 39.5 in. H Seat height 20 in.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Restored Vintage Hardwood Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, lightly restored original leather hide, vintage hand dyed Mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted director’s chair. A very good ...
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fine Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Tufted Hand Dyed Tub Club Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield tub armchair A very good looking and comfortable armchair, I have some mor...
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20th Century English Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandeliers. "A Magnificent Pair of Chandeliers" Each central ...
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20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal

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Fully Restored George III Chesterfield Brown Leather Claw & Ball Feet circa 1780
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
with beautifully carved detailing around the trim finishing in original claw and ball feet The stool
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Antique 1780s English George III Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pair of Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Armchairs Claw & Ball Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield buttoned club armchairs with Claw & Ball feet A very good looking well made and decorative pair
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

2 and 3 Seat Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
style Chesterfield buttoned sofas with hand carved claw and ball feet. A very attractive and well
Category

20th Century English Regency Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Restored Claw & Ball Chesterfield Wingback Brown Leather Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
wingback armchairs with hand carved claw and ball feet. A good looking and well-made pair, nice to see
Category

20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Restored Claw & Ball Chesterfield Wingback Brown Leather Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
wingback armchairs with hand-carved claw and ball feet A good looking and well-made pair, nice to see
Category

20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Chesterfield Claw & Ball Restored Wingback Armchairs Cigar Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lovely Chesterfield Claw & Ball feet fully
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Victorian Chesterfield Fully Sprung Claw & Ball Hand Dyed Brown Leather Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather club armchair with hand carved Claw & ball feet A very rare and desirable piece of
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Huge Georgian Chesterfield Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs Claw & Ball
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Georgian circa 1800, they have hand carved Claw & Ball feet, massively oversized side wings, floating
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Restored Chesterfield His & Hers Claw & Ball Wing Brown Leather Armchairs Pair 2
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield wingback armchairs with hand carved claw and ball feet A good looking and well made pair, nice
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Chesterfield Claw and Ball Luxury Wingback Armchairs Cigar Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lovely Chesterfield Claw & Ball feet fully
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fine Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Brown Leather Claw & Ball Feet Armchair
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
, Victorian fully restored hand dyed brown leather club armchair with ornately carved Claw & Ball feet
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
& Ball feet This is pretty much the finest sofa ever made, Howard & Son’s are known as simply put the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Fully Restored Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Club Sofa Claw and Ball Feet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
sofa with Thomas Chippendale style claw & ball feet A truly remarkable find, I have only ever seen
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Fire Engine Red Leather Chesterfield
Located in Redding, CT
ball feet and brass tacks all around. . Classic style and design. Perfect for a study or a library.
Category

1990s American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Style Leather Sofa
Located in Pomona, CA
Chesterfield style sofa wonderful quality made with soft leather, four loose cushions and four ball
Category

20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Style Leather Sofa
Chesterfield Style Leather Sofa
H 29 in W 98 in D 34 in
Traditional English Leather Chesterfield
Located in Culver City, CA
Seven foot sofa with original leather, wood ball feet, excellent condition
Category

Early 20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large Wing Comfortable Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Queen Anne Wingback Armchair
Located in GB
with claw and ball feet A very good looking and well-made armchair in lightly restored very good
Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

20th Century English Leather Chesterfield Suite
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
sofa and two deep buttoned armchairs standing on claw and ball feet. All of the items in the suite
Category

Mid-20th Century English Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

20th Century English Leather Chesterfield Suite
20th Century English Leather Chesterfield Suite
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Deeply Buttoned Large Chesterfield Leather Library Stool
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
has turned mahogany legs with glass ball and iron claw feet The stool is newly upholstered in medium
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Adam Style Stools

Materials

Leather

Claridge Modern Chesterfield Sofa in Ivory Linen
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Textural Woven) Brass plated ball feet Professional cleaning recommended.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Superior 20th C. Brown Leather Ball and Claw Foot Wing Back Library Armchair with Nailhead Trim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stately Early to Mid 20th Century High Quality Brown Leather Wing Back Library Chair featuring ball
Category

20th Century American Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bradington Young Green Leather Chesterfield Reclining Wingback Chairs - a Pair
By Bradington Young
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, carved ball and claw feet, very nice vintage pair, great style and form. Circa Late 20th Century
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Pair of Original 1960s Chesterfield Hand Dyed Green Leather Wingback Armchairs
Located in GB
with hand-carved claw and ball feet Please also note the delivery fee is just a guide, for an
Category

Vintage 1960s Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Fully Restored Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Footstools
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield footstools A good looking and well made pair of fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pair of Fully Restored Claw & Ball Feet Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Footstools
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning pair of fully restored hand dyed oxblood leather chesterfield
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pair of Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Claw & Ball Feet Footstools Ottomans
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Chesterfield Hearth Ottoman Footstools with ornately carved claw & ball feet in the Georgian Irish
Category

20th Century English Georgian Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pair of Chesterfield Claw & Ball Chippendale Wingback Brown Leather Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
oversized hand carved claw and ball feet and Thomas Chippendale floating button cushions A good looking
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Claw & Ball Hand Dyed Brown leather Chesterfield wingback armchair and footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Wingback armchair and matching footstool with over sized hand carved Claw & Ball feet A very good
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Restored Claw & Ball Chesterfield Wingback Bordeaux Leather Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
1900 wingback armchairs with hand carved claw and ball feet A good looking and well made pair, nice
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Victorian Claw & Ball Chesterfield Wingback Brown Leather Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather circa 1880 wingback armchairs with hand carved claw and ball feet. A good looking and well-made
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Chesterfield Claw & Ball Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather and Footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lovely chesterfield claw and ball feet
Category

20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

circa 1920 Restored Claw & Ball Feet Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Footstool
Located in GB
footstool with carved claw & ball feet A very good looking and well made stool, it has been upholstered
Category

Vintage 1920s British Early Victorian Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Made in England Chesterfield Leather Wingback Claw & Ball Armchair and Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely mid-century restored Claw & Ball feet Chesterfield
Category

Vintage 1940s British Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Dapper British Leather Chesterfield Sofa Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
handsome carved cabriole legs terminating in masculine ball and claw feet. Great compact size! #4581 H
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique F Parker & Sons Ltd Claw & Ball Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Stool
By William Parker
Located in GB
framed , Claw & Ball feet bench stool with hand dyed Chesterfield brown leather upholstery circa 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic chesterfield sofa. Tufted bordeaux leather over wood ball feet. Beautiful aged patina.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Chesterfield Leather Sofa
H 30 in W 88 in D 36 in
Pair of Rich Burgundy Leather Vintage Tufted Chesterfield Wing Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
upholstery and ball and claw mahogany feet, finished with handsome brass nailheads. Measures: Seat depth 19
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Claridge Modern Chesterfield Sofa in Navy Leather
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
21st Century comfort. Our spin on the Classic Chesterfield. We took the original profile—clubby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Albert Hadley Chesterfield Sofa
By Albert Hadley
Located in Southampton, NY
-Hadley, with suede ball feet.
Category

Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Suede

Albert Hadley Chesterfield Sofa
Albert Hadley Chesterfield Sofa
H 32 in W 76 in D 42 in
20th Century, Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tufted oxblood leather sofa. Made in England in the mid-later 20th century. Ebonized ball feet.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Two Leather Chesterfield Wingback Club Armchairs on Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
smaller armchair also has a repaired crack. Both chairs are mounted on detailed ball- and claw feet.
Category

Mid-20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Chesterfield Wingback Club Chair in Hand-Coloured Leather
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
ball- and claw feet.
Category

Mid-20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-20th Century Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchair in Hand-Colored Leather
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
armrest. The back of the chair also has a repaired crack. Mounted on detailed ball- and claw feet and
Category

Mid-20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Chesterfield Ball Feet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chesterfield ball feet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and mahogany, every chesterfield ball feet was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chesterfield ball feet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A chesterfield ball feet made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Chesterfield and Harrods each produced at least one beautiful chesterfield ball feet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chesterfield Ball Feet?

Prices for a chesterfield ball feet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,761 and can go as high as $16,988, while the average can fetch as much as $4,955.

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