Ball Claw Bench
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Benches
Wood
20th Century Benches
Wood
Vintage 1980s Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Victorian Benches
Mahogany
20th Century Chippendale Benches
Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s Chippendale Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Benches
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Country Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Benches
Cane, Walnut
2010s Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Renaissance Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1740s Portuguese Baroque Benches
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Benches
Antique 1890s British Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Benches
Ostrich Leather, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1750s English George II Benches
Walnut
20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Antique 1840s French Aubusson Footstools
Walnut, Nutwood, Wood, Wool, Tapestry, Fabric
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Stools
Upholstery
2010s Renaissance Footstools
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Sofas
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British George II Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Georgian Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Georgian Footstools
Walnut
Antique 1820s English Regency Benches
Pine
Antique 1890s Chippendale Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century George III Benches
20th Century American Queen Anne Benches
Mahogany, Paint, Fabric
Antique 1840s Indian British Colonial Benches
Padouk
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Chippendale Benches
Mahogany, Upholstery
Late 20th Century North American Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Tables
Mahogany, Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Benches
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Benches
Suede, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Rosewood, Textile
Vintage 1970s Benches
Vermeil, Silver
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chippendale Benches
Damask, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
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Ball Claw Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ball 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.
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