Fine 19th Century Ball and Claw Sofa After Howard and Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely fine 19th Century Ball and Claw Down Feather Sofa after the Ramsden ball and claw
Mahogany
$27,531
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 30.32 in
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
one of very few Claw & Ball examples as well. Howard & Sons are simply put are the finest sofa and
Upholstery, Hardwood
$39,232
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with hand carved Claw
Leather
$4,395Sale Price|60% Off
H 33.86 in W 70.87 in D 38.59 in
English Art Deco Walnut Framed Cane Bergere Sofa C.1920
Located in London, GB
acanthus leaf and lion head carvings. A scalloped apron terminating on ball and claw feet. The sofa has
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$750
H 26.75 in W 53 in D 16 in
Lane Chinese Chippendale Banded Mahogany Ball and Claw Console Sofa Hall Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Chinese Chippendale banded mahogany ball and claw console sofa hall table. Item features solid
Mahogany
$20,648 / set
H 36.62 in W 77.17 in D 37.41 in
Brand New Mulberry Silk Velvet Sporting Life Howard Style Claw & Ball Feet Sofa
By Mulberry, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, upholstered in brand new Mulberry Sporting Life silk velvet upholstery, with claw & ball legs, three seat sofa
Velvet, Hardwood
$2,900
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 17 in
Council Craftman George III Mahogany Console Sofa Table with Ball and Claw Feet
By Councill
Located in Germantown, MD
medallion and foliate motif, resting on ball and claw feet. Dimensions: 53 3/4" W, 17" D, 28 1/2" H
Mahogany
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 48 in D 20 in
Maitland Smith Egyptian Revival Faux Marble Ball & Claw Sofa Hall Console Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
a female figure and ball and claw feet. Base finished in a greenish silver patina. Dimensions: 20
Hardwood, Paint
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 68.51 in D 33.47 in
Early 20th Century Blue Velvet Sofa on Mahogany Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
in a beautiful, blue velvet. The sofa is mounted on detailed ball- and claw feet made out of mahogany.
Velvet
Unavailable
H 39 in W 72 in D 23 in
Chippendale Camelback Sofa with Claw and Ball Feet, English or Irish, circa 1770
Located in Providence, RI
This sofa is a rarity as very few have survived, especially with all claw and ball feet intact. The
Cotton Canvas
Unavailable
H 29.92 in W 68.5 in D 33.46 in
Early 20th Century Four Piece Sofa Set, Blue Velvet on Ball And Claw Feet
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
chair, two club chairs (and smaller and one larger) and a sofa. It has been fully restored and
Velvet
Vintage Chippendale Ball and Claw Down-Filled Camel Back Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Chippendale ball and claw down-filled camel back sofa What a find. Offered is a vintage
Upholstery
Chippendale Style Camelback Centennial Sofa with ball and claw feet
Located in Milford, NH
front legs each end with a ball and claw, and foliate carved shells.
Mahogany
Sold
H 34.26 in W 72.84 in D 35.04 in
Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Sofa William Morris Upholstery
By William Morris (English), Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
framed Claw & Ball feet Howard & Son’s Berners Street stamped sofa with the original feather filled
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with hand carved Claw
Leather
Sold
H 30.71 in W 55.71 in D 36.03 in
Rare Fully Restored Victorian Whiskey Brown Leather Club Sofa Claw and Ball Feet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather sofa with coil sprung base feather filled cushions and claw and ball feet I have included above
Leather, Mahogany, Oak, Feathers
Sold
H 42.13 in W 76.97 in D 32.88 in
19th Century Hand Carved Hawk Claw and Ball Feet Chesterfield Sofa Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand carved Lion hairy paw feet and eagle detailing I’ve never seen
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 37 in W 87 in D 34 in
Camel Back Sofa with Ball-and-Claw Feet, Upholstered in a Colonial Style Print
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Camel back sofa with ball-and-claw feet, upholstered in a colonial style print, three heavily
Sold
H 34.5 in W 80 in D 34 in
Ethan Allen Georgian Court Queen Anne Camelback Sofa Ball & Claw Floral 20-7179
Located in Dayton, OH
. Made from cherry with cabriole legs featuring a shell carved knee and ball and claw feet. The sofa is
Upholstery, Cherry
Swedish 18th Century Period Original Paint Rococo Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
decorative carved detailing, with legs tapering to ball and claw feet. The sofa has been reupholstered in
Wood
Early 19th Century Marquetry Wood Inlaid Sofa with Scrolled Back
Located in Tarry Town, NY
design details with short Grecian curved legs with claw and ball feet. The sofa is in excellent antique
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Sold
H 26 in W 54 in D 17 in
Lane Chinese Chippendale Georgian Mahogany Ball and Claw Console Sofa Hall Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Chinese Chippendale Georgian style mahogany ball and claw console sofa hall table. Item
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.44 in W 79.73 in D 35.63 in
Fully Restored Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Club Sofa Claw and Ball Feet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sofa with Thomas Chippendale style claw & ball feet A truly remarkable find, I have only ever seen
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
Sold
H 30 in W 55.5 in D 23 in
Chippendale Mahogany 3 Drawer Ball & Claw Rope Carved Console Sofa Hall Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chippendale style mahogany 3 drawer ball and claw rope carved console sofa hall table. Item
Mahogany
Sold
H 32.68 in W 74.81 in D 30.52 in
2 and 3 Seat Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style Chesterfield buttoned sofas with hand carved claw and ball feet. A very attractive and well
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.08 in W 58.86 in D 32.29 in
Victorian Three Piece Suite Drop Arm Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
arm sofa along with a his and hers pair of club chairs all finished with Claw & Ball feet A very
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Dark Walnut Five Piece Suite Armchairs and Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
the knee and standing on ball and claw feet. Sofa measurements: Height: 37 1/4" Width: 75
Early 19th Century Marquetry Wood Inlaid Sofa / Scrolled Back
Located in Tarry Town, NY
design details with short Grecian curved legs with claw and ball feet. The sofa is in excellent antique
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage Chippendale Ball and Claw Down-Filled Camel Back Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Chippendale ball and claw down-filled camel back sofa What a find. Offered is a vintage
Upholstery
Chippendale Style Centennial Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Chippendale style centennial ball and claw sofa with textured upholstery and nailhead trim.
Metal
Antique Chippendale Camel Back Sofa With Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique chippendale sofa features solid mahogany wood, camel back and ball and claw feet. Clean and
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 34.65 in W 72.45 in D 36.62 in
Victorian Walnut Claw and Ball Framed Howard & Sons Sofa Professional Stripped
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
framed claw and ball feet Howard & Son’s Berners Street stamped sofa with the original feather filled
Walnut
Sold
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 35.83 in
Stunning Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Framed Claw & Ball Legs Hand Carved Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1860-1880 fully stamped three seat sofa with Claw & Ball legs, duvet padded arms, feather filled
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 40 in D 15 in
Vintage Maison Jansen Italian Steel Brass Ball & Claw Console Sofa Hall Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maison Jansen attributed italian steel and brass ball and claw console sofa hall table
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 43.5 in W 48 in D 29 in
English Mahogany Settee or Sofa Ending in Ball and Claw Feet, 19th/20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Late 19th/Early 20th century English mahogany settee or sofa ending in ball and claw feet
Mahogany
Classic Georgian Chippendale Style Sofa on Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Georgian Chippendale style sofa on ball and claw feet fully covered in wide wale corduroy
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 30.71 in W 73.23 in D 25.99 in
Exceptional 19th Century Six-Legged Sofa with Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Tadcaster, GB
This is an exceptional 19th century six-legged sofa with ball and claw feet. The shape and
Edwardian Walnut and Leather Bergere Sofa
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
with claw and ball feet. This sofa having the desirable feature of a central leg. We have upholstered
Walnut
19th Century Camel Back Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant late 19th century camel back sofa with mahogany ball and claw foot. The sofa comes
Two Comfotable Library Armchairs and Sofa with Ball and Claw Leg
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard and Sons "Ramsden" model! This special order suite of two chairs and a sofa came all the way
Curvaceous Salmon Velvet Vintage Sofa
Located in Raleigh, NC
claw feet. This sofa is both cozy and elegant, sits very comfortably, and will add a note of strong
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Style Scroll Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco-inspired C-scroll form back upholstered sofa with curbed back and scroll form arms, a tight concave fronted seat with two throw pillows, and an over an upholstered base. ...
Fabric
On Hold|$14,456
H 80.71 in W 92.52 in D 22.45 in
Art Nouveau Vanity Folding Mirror Screen with Marquetry, 1901
By Maison Krieger
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Exceptional dressing / vanity polyptych folding screen (5 panels). Mahogany structure with inlays / marquetry of different essences with floral motifs. Copper handles, hinges and...
Copper
$8,432 / set
H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...
Velvet, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$13,765
H 29.53 in W 81.11 in D 38.59 in
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa bed which is part of a set This sofa is one of a pair, I have th...
Leather
Sofa Three-Seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940's - New Upholstery
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
$1,505 / set
H 7 in W 3.1 in D 2.8 in
Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Sculptures with Glass Eyes Bookends 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, meaningful, practical and decorative mid-century bookends. Given the fact that owls are the international symbol for wisdom and learning, these are the perfect sculptures...
Alabaster
Set of 12 English Porcelain Botanical Plates, Spode, circa 1900
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 105.12 in D 33.86 in
French Art Deco Sofa 1920s with Integrated Lighting
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
"Old-world glamour meets modern comfort: Fully restored 1920s masterpiece." Imagine this stunning 1920s French Art Deco sofa as the centerpiece of your living room. It’s not just a...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Silver Plated Tureens
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of silver-plated vegetable tureens showcases classic elegance and refined craftsmanship. Featuring oval bodies with delicately curved dual handles on each side, t...
Silver Plate
$234,918Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
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...
Other
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 18th century Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase with dentil moldings, plinth base and 24 pane top.
Mahogany
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$1,495 / set
H 0.88 in W 9 in D 9 in
Minton for Tiffany & Co. Porcelain Dessert Plates with Gold Gilt Rims, Twelve
By Tiffany & Co., Minton
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of twelve Art Deco dessert plates with gold gilt border By Minton for Tiffany & Co. England, Circa 1930s Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 0.88"H Very good original vi...
Porcelain
Large Victorian Country House Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding mahogany Victorian country house sofa in the manner of Howard and Sons. Featuring a wide, deep sprung seat with a stepped backrest and six large handmade duck feather c...
Brass
$11,700
H 63.98 in W 72.84 in D 44.89 in
Bed, 19th Century, Italian, Baroque, Carved, Painted, Gilded, Armorial Cartouche
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The headboard is surmounted with a carved cresting and turned finials at each end, and the frame painted with scrollwork. The centre of the headboard has a cartouche containing a pai...
Beech
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