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ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE CLAW & BALL CARVED BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR
ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE CLAW & BALL CARVED BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR

ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE CLAW & BALL CARVED BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

collectable, Circa 1900-1920 Thomas Chippendale style carved with Claw & Ball feet and hand dyed brown leather

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Fine Set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs
Fine Set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs

Fine Set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs represents the timeless elegance

Category

1990s Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Chippendale Claw and Ball Dining Chairs - Set of 16
Vintage Regency Chippendale Claw and Ball Dining Chairs - Set of 16

Vintage Regency Chippendale Claw and Ball Dining Chairs - Set of 16

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

chairs. Featuring classic American craftsmanship, each chair boasts intricate claw and ball feet

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Claw and Ball Corner Chair
Vintage Claw and Ball Corner Chair

Vintage Claw and Ball Corner Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

contemporary maximalist flair. Crafted from rich, mahogany-toned wood, the chair features iconic Chippendale

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Corner Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

10 English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Chairs
10 English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Chairs

10 English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of ten English Chippendale / Georgian style dining chairs. Features a mahogany frame with

Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

James Phillips Chippendale Style Claw & Ball Side Dining Desk Leather Chairs
James Phillips Chippendale Style Claw & Ball Side Dining Desk Leather Chairs

James Phillips Chippendale Style Claw & Ball Side Dining Desk Leather Chairs

By James Phillips & Sons

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely James Phillip & Sons Chippendale Style Side Chairs

Category

Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780
English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780

English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany upholstered wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings

Category

Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8

Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Quality Reproduction Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Chippendale Style Side Chairs with Ball & Claw Feet
Set of Four Chippendale Style Side Chairs with Ball & Claw Feet

Set of Four Chippendale Style Side Chairs with Ball & Claw Feet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful set of four Chippendale style side chairs with a chippy painted finish. The chairs are

Category

20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen

Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 6
Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 6

Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 6

By Henry Link

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 6. Item

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Restored Brown Leather circa 1860 Wingback Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
Pair of Restored Brown Leather circa 1860 Wingback Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet

Pair of Restored Brown Leather circa 1860 Wingback Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

look amazing from every angle The chairs were recently reupholstered with thick English heritage

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Chippendale Style Mahogany Wing Chair w/ Carved Ball & Claw Legs Brass Nail Trim
Chippendale Style Mahogany Wing Chair w/ Carved Ball & Claw Legs Brass Nail Trim

Chippendale Style Mahogany Wing Chair w/ Carved Ball & Claw Legs Brass Nail Trim

Located in North Salem, NY

Make a quality statement with this New Important Wood & Hogan Chippendale style mahogany wing chair

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Suede, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery

Wrought Iron Chippendale Ball and Claw Miniature Chair
Wrought Iron Chippendale Ball and Claw Miniature Chair

Wrought Iron Chippendale Ball and Claw Miniature Chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

This wrought iron Chippendale chair is beautifully patinated. The color of the patination really

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

1800's English Oak Ball Claw Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 5
1800's English Oak Ball Claw Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 5

1800's English Oak Ball Claw Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 5

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of (5) Antique 1800's English Oak Hand Carved Ball Claw

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Eight New Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
Eight New Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall

Eight New Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

These are new traditional ball and claw Chippendale mahogany dining chairs. Their design was

Category

2010s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Corner Chair with Marquetry Inlay
18th Century Chippendale Corner Chair with Marquetry Inlay

18th Century Chippendale Corner Chair with Marquetry Inlay

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Savannah, GA

This outstanding 18th century Chippendale walnut corner chair features intricate marquetry inlay in

Category

Antique 1770s English Chippendale Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Chippendale Style Tufted Leather Library Chair By Fairfield Chair Company
Chippendale Style Tufted Leather Library Chair By Fairfield Chair Company

Chippendale Style Tufted Leather Library Chair By Fairfield Chair Company

By Fairfield Chair Company

Located in Germantown, MD

cabriole legs terminating with claw-and-ball feet. Dimensions: 32" in width, 32" in depth and 38" in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 4 Vintage English Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Vintage English Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Vintage English Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Pasadena, TX

and have ball and claw feet. They have a nice upholstery. Set includes 1 arm chair and 3 side chairs.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Set of Ten Late 19th Century Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Fine Set of Ten Late 19th Century Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

Fine Set of Ten Late 19th Century Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine set of ten late 19th century Chippendale style dining chairs Comprising of two arm and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chippendale Wing Chair Antique 1880 Ball and Claw
Chippendale Wing Chair Antique 1880 Ball and Claw

Chippendale Wing Chair Antique 1880 Ball and Claw

Located in Potters Bar, GB

with carved knees and well carved ball and claw feet and shaped back legs. The chair is of a

Category

Antique 1880s Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Armchair
Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Armchair

Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Armchair

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Chippendale style chair is made of solid mahogany. The arms and back are nicely carved, as

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Eight Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Long Island City, NY

arm and six side chairs, ball and claw feet. Arm Chairs Height – 39 inches / 99cm Width – 23.5 inches

Category

Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair
French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair

French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Very lovely, extremely well-built and solid Chippendale style chair, with original, rich, cream

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Beech

Chippendale Arm Chair Mahogany Carver Ball and Claw
Chippendale Arm Chair Mahogany Carver Ball and Claw

Chippendale Arm Chair Mahogany Carver Ball and Claw

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This chair is of very good quality. Standing upon cabriole legs with carved feet and knees

Category

Vintage 1930s Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Dining Chairs - Antique Mahogany Set 8
Chippendale Dining Chairs - Antique Mahogany Set 8

Chippendale Dining Chairs - Antique Mahogany Set 8

Located in Potters Bar, GB

swept legs with boldly carved Ball and Claw feet. These chairs retain their original lift out needlework

Category

Antique 1890s Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Leather Arm Chair
Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Leather Arm Chair

Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Leather Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Leather Arm Chair. Item features a solid

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

American Chippendale Carved Tilt-Top Ball and Claw Tea Table ca. 1770
American Chippendale Carved Tilt-Top Ball and Claw Tea Table ca. 1770

American Chippendale Carved Tilt-Top Ball and Claw Tea Table ca. 1770

Located in Shippensburg, PA

underside for strength. Note the crisp and very fine ball and claw terminals, each with taught muscles and

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique c 1900 Edwardian Chippendale Mahogany Armchairs, a Pair
Antique c 1900 Edwardian Chippendale Mahogany Armchairs, a Pair

Antique c 1900 Edwardian Chippendale Mahogany Armchairs, a Pair

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Lake Worth, FL

of antique c 1900 Edwardian Chippendale mahogany ball & claw armchairs Approximate measurements in

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A fine 19th c  English  walnut wingchair. Eagles heads with ball & claw feet
A fine 19th c  English  walnut wingchair. Eagles heads with ball & claw feet

A fine 19th c English walnut wingchair. Eagles heads with ball & claw feet

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine 19th century English carved walnut wingchair. Hand carved with eagles heads and ball and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Walnut Chippendale Ball & Claw Style Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Walnut Chippendale Ball & Claw Style Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Walnut Chippendale Ball & Claw Style Dining Chairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

This ad is for a set of 6 Chippendale Ball and Claw style dining chairs. The chairs have a nice

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs

18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Norton, MA

A pair of Chippendale carved Walnut side chairs, with pierced and shell carved and scroll eared

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

4 Antique English 19th Century Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chairs
4 Antique English 19th Century Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chairs

4 Antique English 19th Century Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chairs

Located in London, GB

4 Antique English 19th century Chippendale revival mahogany chairs. circa 1890. A Fine set of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut

Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut

Located in Norton, MA

Walnut and Burl Walnut Chippendale Side Chair, having shaped seat on shell carved cabriole legs

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, 5
Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, 5

Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, 5

Located in Astoria, NY

Set of Five Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1900, with scrolling shaped crest rail

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM MORRIS FOREST CLAW & BALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM MORRIS FOREST CLAW & BALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS

PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM MORRIS FOREST CLAW & BALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS

By William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

fully restored early Victorian circa 1840 William Morris Wingback armchairs with hand carved Walnut Claw

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Standard Chippendale Chairs, Set of Ten
Standard Chippendale Chairs, Set of Ten

Standard Chippendale Chairs, Set of Ten

Located in Annville, PA

splat, and legs featuring acanthus carvings as well as Chippendale inspired ball and claw feet. No

Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style side chairs or dining chairs USA, Late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Romweber Chippendale Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Pair
Romweber Chippendale Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Pair

Romweber Chippendale Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Pair

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

walnut and burl wood frames, with ball and claw feet, and upholstered seats. Measures: 23.25"W x 22"D x

Category

Vintage 1920s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Burl

Philadelphia Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10
Philadelphia Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10

Philadelphia Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10

Located in Annville, PA

, acanthus carved knees and ball and claw feet. Solid mahogany throughout, the Philadelphia Chippendale

Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Fruitwood High Chair with Tray
Mid-Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Fruitwood High Chair with Tray

Mid-Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Fruitwood High Chair with Tray

Located in Germantown, MD

A very rare, Mid-Century hand-crafted Mahogany Chippendale Style Fruitwood High Chair with Tray

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set 6 Irish Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany
Set 6 Irish Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany

Set 6 Irish Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Set of 6 mahogany Irish Chippendale style dining chairs Circa 1900 These chairs are raised upon

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 1840 Museum Quality Claw & Ball Carved Feet Wingback Very Large Armchair
Antique 1840 Museum Quality Claw & Ball Carved Feet Wingback Very Large Armchair

Antique 1840 Museum Quality Claw & Ball Carved Feet Wingback Very Large Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

armchair with ornately carved Claw & Ball legs What a chair, you will never see another this size and

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Mahogany Chippendale Double Chair Settle Seat
Mahogany Chippendale Double Chair Settle Seat

Mahogany Chippendale Double Chair Settle Seat

Located in Potters Bar, GB

ball and claw feet Great interiors piece, unusual to find a double seat like this Some of our items

Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Dining Chairs, Antique Mahogany Set 8
Chippendale Dining Chairs, Antique Mahogany Set 8

Chippendale Dining Chairs, Antique Mahogany Set 8

Located in Potters Bar, GB

swept legs with boldly carved ball and claw feet. These chairs retain their original lift out

Category

Antique 1890s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany Set 8
Set Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany Set 8

Set Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany Set 8

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Good Set of 8 Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs. Raised upon Cabriole legs with boldly

Category

Vintage 1920s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of Ten Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Set Of Ten Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

Set Of Ten Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

cabriole front legs over ball and claw feet. Dimensions: (8) Side chairs: 23" L x 21 1/2" D x 37 1/2" H

Category

20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Chairs

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Pair of 18th Century mahogany Chippendale style chairs with interlaced back splats, fluted top

Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Chippendale Wingback Velvet Damask Ball & Claw Down Armchair
Chippendale Wingback Velvet Damask Ball & Claw Down Armchair

Chippendale Wingback Velvet Damask Ball & Claw Down Armchair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

estate fine furniture acquisitions of a chippendale wingback burnout velvet damask mahogany ball & claw

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Down, Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Chippendale Style Chairs in Red Lacquered Wood, circa 1880
Pair of Chippendale Style Chairs in Red Lacquered Wood, circa 1880

Pair of Chippendale Style Chairs in Red Lacquered Wood, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Chippendale style chairs in red lacquered wood standing on four legs: cabriole front legs

Category

Antique 1880s European Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage English Walnut Chairs in the Chippendale Style, 1920s, Set of 3
Vintage English Walnut Chairs in the Chippendale Style, 1920s, Set of 3

Vintage English Walnut Chairs in the Chippendale Style, 1920s, Set of 3

Located in Opole, PL

Vintage English Walnut Chairs in the Chippendale Style, 1920s, Set of 3 This elegant set of three

Category

Vintage 1920s British Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

8 Chippendale style dining chairs, 19th Century
8 Chippendale style dining chairs, 19th Century

8 Chippendale style dining chairs, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality set of eight 19th Century Mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs. Each with hand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Pair Of Antique Chippendale Style Leather Wing Chairs
Exceptional Pair Of Antique Chippendale Style Leather Wing Chairs

Exceptional Pair Of Antique Chippendale Style Leather Wing Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of incredibly comfortable antique leather Wing Chairs in distressed condition. Carved ball

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Ball And Claw Chippendale Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ball and claw chippendale chair available at 1stDibs. A ball and claw chippendale chair — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 31 options for an antique or vintage ball and claw chippendale chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ball and claw chippendale chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ball and claw chippendale chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made ball and claw chippendale chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Hancock & Moore and Leighton Hall Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ball And Claw Chippendale Chair?

The average selling price for a ball and claw chippendale chair at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $49,500 for the highest priced.

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