19th Century ball and claw footed campaign sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very rare and high quality early Victorian campaign sofa. The design of this campaign sofa is particularly unusual as it has 4 ball and claw carved feet and wonderful origi...
Beech
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthe...
Upholstery, Hardwood
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
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with ...
Leather
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 wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, original stamp, ca...
Mahogany
Brand New Mulberry Silk Velvet Sporting Life Howard Style Claw & Ball Feet Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Mulberry, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this brand new, Full Scroll Arm, Howard & Son's style, upholstered in brand new Mulberry Sporting Life silk velvet upholstery, with claw & ...
Velvet, Hardwood
Council Craftman George III Mahogany Console Sofa Table with Ball and Claw Feet
By Councill
Located in Germantown, MD
Council Craftsmen mahogany console table with gadrooned edge, tapering cabriole legs with carved medallion and foliate motif, resting on ball and claw feet. Dimensions: 53 3/4" W, 1...
Mahogany
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Maitland Smith Egyptian Revival Faux Marble Ball & Claw Sofa Hall Console Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith console / entry sideboard table featuring French Empire & Egyptian revival styling with faux marble top over acanthus skirt supported by tapered column legs wi...
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
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.
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
Unique set of sitting furniture dating from the early 20th century. The set consist of a wingback chair, two club chairs (and smaller and one larger) and a sofa. It has been fully re...
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.
Upholstery
Chippendale Style Camelback Centennial Sofa with ball and claw feet
Located in Milford, NH
The 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 Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Victorian walnut framed Claw & Ball feet Howard & Son’s Berners Street stamped sofa with the original fea...
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 & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with ...
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
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian fully restored whisky brown leather sofa with coil sprung base feather filled cushions and claw and ball feet I...
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
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian Irish style Victorian Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand carved Lion hairy paw feet and eagle detailing ...
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 cabriole carved walnut legs in front with shell knees and ball-and-claw feet, and square...
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
Ethan Allen Georgian Court Queen Anne or chippendale style camelback sofa Mp. 20-7179, circa 1970s. Made from cherry with cabriole legs featuring a shell carved knee and ball and cla...
Upholstery, Cherry
Swedish 18th Century Period Original Paint Rococo Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This piece features decorative carved detailing, with legs tapering to ball and claw feet. The sofa has been reupholstered in linen.
Wood
Early 19th Century Marquetry Wood Inlaid Sofa with Scrolled Back
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century well proportioned marquetry wood inlaid sofa with scrolled back and rolled arms design details with short Grecian curved legs with claw and ball feet.
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 features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, carved ball and claw feet, banded...
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
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored late Victorian Chesterfield club sofa with Thomas Chippendale style claw & ball feet A truly remarkable find, I hav...
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.
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
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored hump / camel back regency style Chesterfield buttoned sofas with hand carved claw and ball feet. A very att...
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
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely period Victorian three-piece suite to include a drop arm sofa along with a his and hers pair of club chairs all finished with Claw & Ba...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Dark Walnut Five Piece Suite Armchairs and Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved shell on the knee and standing on ball and claw feet. Sofa measurements: Height: 37 1/4" Width: 75" Depth: 32 1/2" Seat height: 19 1/2" Seat width: 61"...
Early 19th Century Marquetry Wood Inlaid Sofa / Scrolled Back
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century well proportioned marquetry wood inlaid sofa with scrolled back and rolled arms design details with short Grecian curved legs with claw and ball feet.
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.
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.
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
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Victorian walnut framed claw and ball feet Howard & Son’s Berners Street stamped sofa with the original f...
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 & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1860-1880 fully stamped three seat sofa with Claw & Ball legs, duvet padded arms...
Upholstery, Hardwood
English Art Deco Walnut Framed Cane Bergere Sofa C.1920
Located in London, GB
A scalloped apron terminating on ball and claw feet. The sofa has additional castors for ease of movement (these are removable).
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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. Item features 2 glass shelves, steel and brass frame, ball and claw brass feet, stampe...
Brass, Steel
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
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