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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

well as, the seat rail. It has a cabriolet style leg that terminates into ball and claw feet

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

IMPORTANT HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER IVOR ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL LEGs
IMPORTANT HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER IVOR ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL LEGs

IMPORTANT HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER IVOR ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL LEGs

By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

hand carved Claw & Ball feet which has been fully restored Please note the delivery fee listed is

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CLAW & BALL FEET ARMCHAIR TICKING FABRiC
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CLAW & BALL FEET ARMCHAIR TICKING FABRiC

FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CLAW & BALL FEET ARMCHAIR TICKING FABRiC

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

super rare Claw & Ball Cabriolet legs, the correct stamps and new ticking fabric upholstery Please

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

George II Gainsborough Carver Chesterfield Leather Armchair Claw and Ball Feet
George II Gainsborough Carver Chesterfield Leather Armchair Claw and Ball Feet

George II Gainsborough Carver Chesterfield Leather Armchair Claw and Ball Feet

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Gainsborough armchair with claw and ball feet A very good looking well made and decorative armchair, the

Category

20th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Late Victorian Oak Barley Twist Armchair with Zebra Hide, Ball and Claw Feet
Late Victorian Oak Barley Twist Armchair with Zebra Hide, Ball and Claw Feet

Late Victorian Oak Barley Twist Armchair with Zebra Hide, Ball and Claw Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A late Victorian oak barley twist armchair with zebra hide upholstery and ball and claw feet. This

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Zebra Hide, Oak

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

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. Having a shaped frieze. Currently upholstered with a leather lift out seat. circa 1900...

Category

Vintage 1930s Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Fully Restored Vintage Eagle Armed Claw & Ball Feet Throne Armchairs
Pair of Fully Restored Vintage Eagle Armed Claw & Ball Feet Throne Armchairs

Pair of Fully Restored Vintage Eagle Armed Claw & Ball Feet Throne Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

& ball feet armchairs A very good looking and well made pair. Based on a Georgian Irish design dating

Category

20th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Oak

Georgian Style Oversized Mahogany Ball and Claw Upholstered Wingback Chair
Georgian Style Oversized Mahogany Ball and Claw Upholstered Wingback Chair

Georgian Style Oversized Mahogany Ball and Claw Upholstered Wingback Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Georgian Style Oversized Mahogany Ball and Claw Upholstered Wingback Chair attributed to Harden

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, 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

Brand New Mulberry Silk Velvet Sporting Life Howard Style Claw & Ball Feet Sofa
Brand New Mulberry Silk Velvet Sporting Life Howard Style Claw & Ball Feet Sofa

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

Category

20th Century English Country Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Fully Restored and Reupholstered Victorian Claw and Ball Feet Wingback Armchair
Fully Restored and Reupholstered Victorian Claw and Ball Feet Wingback Armchair

Fully Restored and Reupholstered Victorian Claw and Ball Feet Wingback Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

ornately carved frame and claw and ball feet A very nicely restored piece, the chair has been stripped

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

RESTORED CLAW & BALL FEET CHESTERFiELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
RESTORED CLAW & BALL FEET CHESTERFiELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIR

RESTORED CLAW & BALL FEET CHESTERFiELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

restored Chestnut brown leather Wingback armchair finished with carved Claw & Ball feet. Please note

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

VINTAGE OXBLOOD CLAW & BALL FEET DAMASK LEATHER WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR & FOOTSTOOL
VINTAGE OXBLOOD CLAW & BALL FEET DAMASK LEATHER WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR & FOOTSTOOL

VINTAGE OXBLOOD CLAW & BALL FEET DAMASK LEATHER WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR & FOOTSTOOL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

with Claw & Ball carved legs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within

Category

20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

18TH CENTURY CLAW & BALL FEET CARVED ANTiQUE WINGBACK ARMCHAIR FRAME
18TH CENTURY CLAW & BALL FEET CARVED ANTiQUE WINGBACK ARMCHAIR FRAME

18TH CENTURY CLAW & BALL FEET CARVED ANTiQUE WINGBACK ARMCHAIR FRAME

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

back circa 1780-1800 Georgian Claw & Ball carved wingback armchair frame Please note the delivery fee

Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

PAIR OF CLAW & BALL FEET CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
PAIR OF CLAW & BALL FEET CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs

PAIR OF CLAW & BALL FEET CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

fully restored Chestnut brown leather Wingback armchairs finished with carved Claw & Ball feet. Please

Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLAW & BALL FEET WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & STOOLs
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLAW & BALL FEET WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & STOOLs

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLAW & BALL FEET WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & STOOLs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

exquisite pair of fully restored Wingback armchairs with hand carved Claw & Ball feet and matching

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

Victorian wingback armchairs restored with Heritage brown leather upholstery These are a very nice pair

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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

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

PAIR OF ANTIQUE KILIM FABRIC WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS ORNATELY CARVED CLAW & BALL FEET
PAIR OF ANTIQUE KILIM FABRIC WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS ORNATELY CARVED CLAW & BALL FEET

PAIR OF ANTIQUE KILIM FABRIC WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS ORNATELY CARVED CLAW & BALL FEET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Antique circa 1900-1920 extra large wingback armchairs with hand carved Claw & Ball Cabriolet legs and

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Kilim Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Antique Claw & Ball Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs
Pair of Antique Claw & Ball Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs

Pair of Antique Claw & Ball Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

armchairs in hand dyed brown leather and finished with carved Claw & Ball feet. These are very well made

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Queen Anne Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Vintage Queen Anne Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 12

Vintage Queen Anne Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 12

Located in Chicago, IL

Gorgeous set of 12 carved mahogany dining chairs. Carved Ball and claw feet, shell accents, and

Category

Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, 8
George III Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, 8

George III Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, 8

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Astoria, NY

carved pierced back splat and green needlepoint upholstered seat above claw and ball feet. Armchair

Category

20th Century George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of eight walnut dining chairs
Set of eight walnut dining chairs

Set of eight walnut dining chairs

$5,238Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of eight walnut dining chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

ball and claw feet. Armchairs Height 42 Inches Height to seat 20 Inches Width 25 Inches Depth 23.5

Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

foliate designs ending in ball and claw feet. Armchairs Height 39 inches / 99cm Width 30 inches

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of eight mahogany dining chairs in Chippendale Style
Set of eight mahogany dining chairs in Chippendale Style

Set of eight mahogany dining chairs in Chippendale Style

Located in Cheshire, GB

supports terminating in claw and ball feet. Armchairs Height 38.5 Inches Height to seat 20 Inches Width

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1 of 2 Vintage Victorian Style Restored Brown Leather Club Sofas Coil Sprung
1 of 2 Vintage Victorian Style Restored Brown Leather Club Sofas Coil Sprung

1 of 2 Vintage Victorian Style Restored Brown Leather Club Sofas Coil Sprung

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

. I have a matching pair of claw and ball feet wingback armchairs listed under my other items The

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chippendale Ball & Claw Mahogany Wood Dining Armchairs and Chairs, 19th Century
Chippendale Ball & Claw Mahogany Wood Dining Armchairs and Chairs, 19th Century

Chippendale Ball & Claw Mahogany Wood Dining Armchairs and Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Valencia, Valencia

Impressive 19th English Chippendale ball and claw mahogany set of 10 dining chairs. The set is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Ball and Claw Armchairs, England, circa 1890
Pair of Ball and Claw Armchairs, England, circa 1890

Pair of Ball and Claw Armchairs, England, circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

Pair of ball and claw armchairs, England, circa 1890. Generously sized and newly upholstered in

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

George II Ball and Claw Foot Gainsborough Armchair
George II Ball and Claw Foot Gainsborough Armchair

George II Ball and Claw Foot Gainsborough Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

carved cabriole acanthus knees and bold ball and claw feet.

Category

Antique 1770s English George II Armchairs

Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair Embroidered
Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair Embroidered

Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair Embroidered

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

framed Claw & Ball feet Howard & Son’s Berners Street stamped Grafton model long platform armchair with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Antique Walnut Armchairs with Claw and Ball Feet
Pair of Antique Walnut Armchairs with Claw and Ball Feet

Pair of Antique Walnut Armchairs with Claw and Ball Feet

Located in Richmond, VA

Pair of antique Georgian-style walnut armchairs, shaped splat, scrolled arms, ball and claw feet

Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Leather Button Wingback Armchair with Claw and Ball Foot
Antique Leather Button Wingback Armchair with Claw and Ball Foot

Antique Leather Button Wingback Armchair with Claw and Ball Foot

Located in Norwich, GB

A fabulous antique green leather button wing back armchair, standing on hand carved claw and ball

Category

Early 20th Century British Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Fireside Wingback Armchair with Claw and Ball Feet in Cream Velvet
Fireside Wingback Armchair with Claw and Ball Feet in Cream Velvet

Fireside Wingback Armchair with Claw and Ball Feet in Cream Velvet

Located in Astoria, NY

, cream colored velvet, with carved wood cabriole legs, fan carved knees on claw and ball feet to the

Category

20th Century Colonial Revival Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Fine Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Brown Leather Claw & Ball Feet Armchair
Fine Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Brown Leather Claw & Ball Feet Armchair

Fine Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Brown Leather Claw & Ball Feet Armchair

By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, Victorian fully restored hand dyed brown leather club armchair with ornately carved Claw & Ball feet

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Stunning Edwardian Hand-Carved Claw and Ball Legs Damask Upholstered Armchair
Stunning Edwardian Hand-Carved Claw and Ball Legs Damask Upholstered Armchair

Stunning Edwardian Hand-Carved Claw and Ball Legs Damask Upholstered Armchair

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

hand-carved claw and ball legs and Damask upholstery A really mind-blowingly beautiful armchair in

Category

20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Walnut George II Style Claw and Ball Acanthus Carved Legs Chesterfield Armchair
Walnut George II Style Claw and Ball Acanthus Carved Legs Chesterfield Armchair

Walnut George II Style Claw and Ball Acanthus Carved Legs Chesterfield Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this very rare George II style Chesterfield buttoned occasional armchair

Category

Antique 19th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Victorian Club Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet Brown Leather Full Restored
Pair of Victorian Club Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet Brown Leather Full Restored

Pair of Victorian Club Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet Brown Leather Full Restored

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, it is rare to find club armchairs from this period with solid mahogany frames and claw & ball feet

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

19th Century Walnut Ball and Claw Wing Chair
19th Century Walnut Ball and Claw Wing Chair

19th Century Walnut Ball and Claw Wing Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

with shell knees and ball and claw feet, with barrel castors to the front. A highly imposing classic

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Chippendale Arm Chair Mahogany Ball and Claw Seat 1880
Chippendale Arm Chair Mahogany Ball and Claw Seat 1880

Chippendale Arm Chair Mahogany Ball and Claw Seat 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Chippendale style upholstered arm chair Circa 1880 This arm chair is raised upon impressive cabriole front legs with carved hairy paw feet and swept back legs We ship to every corner...

Category

Antique 1880s Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Barrel Back Chairs in Suede with Ball and Claw
Vintage Barrel Back Chairs in Suede with Ball and Claw

Vintage Barrel Back Chairs in Suede with Ball and Claw

Located in Austin, TX

filled seat cushions and carved ball and claw front legs. Very comfortable.

Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Suede

Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Side Chairs - a Pair
Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Side Chairs - a Pair

Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Reproduction Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Side Chairs with Shell Carved

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Armchair
George II Mahogany Armchair

George II Mahogany Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

An English George II mahogany armchair with carved ball and claw slip seat armchair with a carved

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Style Dining Armchair
George III Style Dining Armchair

George III Style Dining Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

George III style mahogany ball and claw foot dining armchair, the foliate carved top rail and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Armchairs
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Armchairs

Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Armchairs

Located in London, GB

The Claw and ball legs. These armchairs have generous proportions are very comfortable. Measures

Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Satinwood

Pair of Early 20th century country house armchairs
Pair of Early 20th century country house armchairs

Pair of Early 20th century country house armchairs

Located in Malton, GB

These are a very nice quality pair of Early 20th century Ball and claw country house armchairs. The

Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

George II Period Carved Armchair of Padouk Wood
George II Period Carved Armchair of Padouk Wood

George II Period Carved Armchair of Padouk Wood

Located in Westwood, NJ

George II (Chippendale) period eagle arm ball and claw foot carved armchair of Padouk wood, circa

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European George II Armchairs

Materials

Padouk

Pair of Antique Queen Anne Style Wing Back Armchairs
Pair of Antique Queen Anne Style Wing Back Armchairs

Pair of Antique Queen Anne Style Wing Back Armchairs

Located in London, GB

shell carvings with claw and ball feet. These armchairs have just come out of a London private residence

Category

Vintage 1920s English Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Tetrad Compton Brown Leather Claw and Ball Foot Armchair John Lewis
Tetrad Compton Brown Leather Claw and Ball Foot Armchair John Lewis

Tetrad Compton Brown Leather Claw and Ball Foot Armchair John Lewis

By Tetrad, John Lewis

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this lovely RRP £1499 Tetrad Compton brown leather wingback armchair retailed

Category

20th Century English Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Ball And Claw Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ball and claw armchair available at 1stDibs. A ball and claw armchair — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a ball and claw armchair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A ball and claw armchair, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Chesterfield, Georgian House and Hancock & Moore each produced at least one beautiful ball and claw armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ball And Claw Armchair?

The average selling price for a ball and claw armchair at 1stDibs is $4,530, while they’re typically $1,062 on the low end and $49,500 for the highest priced.

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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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Questions About Ball And Claw Armchair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ball and claw furniture has been popular through a range of eras. It has been a notable feature of the Queen Anne era and the Rococco period, covering the early to late 1700s. It was also highly popular during the Edwardian period in the early 1900s. Find a collection of ball and claw furniture from various eras on 1stDibs.