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1920s Red Velvet Chippendale / George Wingback Chair With Claw And Ball Feet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
condition. The chair sits perfect and supports good. The mahogany claw and ball feet are also both in good
Category

Early 20th Century British Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

1920s Red Velvet Chippendale  / George Wingback Chair With Claw And Ball Feet
1920s Red Velvet Chippendale  / George Wingback Chair With Claw And Ball Feet
$2,791 Sale Price
30% Off
H 44.89 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Black Leather Chippendale Wingback Chair With Claw And Ball Feet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
claw and ball feet are both in good condition. Allover the chair is in good condition and supports
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Eight Solid Hardwood Claw & Ball Feet Thomas Chippendale Dining Chairs 8
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Mahogany dining chairs after the original by Thomas Chippendale These chairs are amazing, they seat very
Category

20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Set of Eight Solid Hardwood Claw & Ball Feet Thomas Chippendale Dining Chairs 8
Set of Eight Solid Hardwood Claw & Ball Feet Thomas Chippendale Dining Chairs 8
$6,579 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 38.39 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
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

ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE CLAW & BALL CARVED BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR
ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE CLAW & BALL CARVED BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR
$2,138 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.16 in W 23.82 in D 25.01 in
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 Regency Chippendale Claw and Ball Dining Chairs - Set of 16
Vintage Regency Chippendale Claw and Ball Dining Chairs - Set of 16
$7,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.75 in W 27 in D 17 in
Chippendale Wingback Damask Ball & Claw Down Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Damask Mahogany Ball & Claw Down Armchair Featuring down-wrapped foam cushions, arm covers, a back
Category

Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany, Down, Velvet

Chippendale Wingback Damask Ball & Claw Down Armchair
Chippendale Wingback Damask Ball & Claw Down Armchair
$971 Sale Price
25% Off
H 39 in W 32 in D 36 in
Fine Set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 solid mahogany Maitland Smith attributed Chippendale dining chairs in
Category

1990s Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs
Fine Set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs
$3,036 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Henredon Furniture Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Henredon Furniture Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Set of 6
Category

Mid-20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Traditional Chippendale Ball and Claw Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Traditional Chippendale Ball and Claw Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Featuring 6 carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency White Ball and Claw Foot Carved Chippendale Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Regency side Chippendale chairs. Beautiful hand carved detail on a ball
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Chairs

Materials

Paint

Vintage Regency White Ball and Claw Foot Carved Chippendale Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Regency White Ball and Claw Foot Carved Chippendale Chairs - a Pair
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 16.5 in
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

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

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

Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Benchmade Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6. Listing
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage set of Four Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Foot Side Chairs
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

English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

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

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
$5,482 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 43.71 in W 32.49 in D 35.83 in
Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs with Ball & Claw Feet, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight English Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs with acanthus carved splat back
Category

Antique 1820s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1800's English Oak Ball Claw Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
English Oak Hand Carved Ball Claw Chippendale Dining Chairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 39.5
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1800's English Oak Ball Claw Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 5
1800's English Oak Ball Claw Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 5
$1,068 Sale Price / set
46% Off
H 39.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
Set of Four Antique English Mahogany "Signed" Chippendale Style Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
; terminating in a handsome cabriole leg with acanthus leaf carved knee and ending in a ball and claw foot
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Antique English Mahogany "Signed" Chippendale Style Chairs
Set of Four Antique English Mahogany "Signed" Chippendale Style Chairs
$2,575 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 39.5 in W 22 in D 19 in
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

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
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

18th Century Chippendale Corner Chair with Marquetry Inlay
18th Century Chippendale Corner Chair with Marquetry Inlay
$2,700 Sale Price
40% Off
H 33.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
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
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

Antique Hand Carved Mahogany Chippendale Eagle Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hand Carved Mahogany Chippendale Eagle Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 6 A beautiful vintage
Category

Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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
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

French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair
French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair
$5,278
H 40.95 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
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
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

Chippendale Library Chair Mahogany Desk Seat 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique library chair in the Chippendale manner Hand crafted from mahogany with ball and
Category

Antique 1890s Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

Kindel Chippendale Dining Chairs
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Furniture 76-076 Chippendale Side Chair - Ball and Claw - This Chippendale chair has always been a Kindel
Category

Vintage 1980s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

Kindel Chippendale Dining Chairs
Kindel Chippendale Dining Chairs
$2,520 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 37 in W 22.5 in D 23.5 in
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

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

Antique c 1900 Edwardian Chippendale Mahogany Armchairs, a Pair
Antique c 1900 Edwardian Chippendale Mahogany Armchairs, a Pair
$1,271 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 37.5 in W 26 in D 25 in
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
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

18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
$8,500 / set
H 39 in W 23.25 in D 19.25 in
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

4 Antique English 19th Century Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chairs
4 Antique English 19th Century Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chairs
$3,015 / set
H 39.77 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Chippendale Style Dining Chairs Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
includes eight side chairs and two armchairs. The front legs have carved ball and claw feet,  circa 1880.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Chippendale Style Dining Chairs Set
Chippendale Style Dining Chairs Set
$88,500 / set
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 18.5 in
Pair 19th Century Chippendale style ribbon back arm chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of English Mahogany, 19th Century Chippendale style arm chairs, each with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM MORRIS FOREST CLAW & BALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM MORRIS FOREST CLAW & BALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
$13,158 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 45.28 in W 33.27 in D 33.08 in
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

Standard Chippendale Chairs, Set of Ten
Standard Chippendale Chairs, Set of Ten
$7,075 / set
H 40 in W 24 in D 24 in
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

Philadelphia Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10
Philadelphia Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10
$7,075 / set
H 41 in W 20 in D 21 in
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

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

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

Antique 1840 Museum Quality Claw & Ball Carved Feet Wingback Very Large Armchair
Antique 1840 Museum Quality Claw & Ball Carved Feet Wingback Very Large Armchair
$7,676 Sale Price
20% Off
H 53.94 in W 30.12 in D 32.29 in
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
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 Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany Set 8
Set Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany Set 8
$3,358 / set
H 38.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
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

Fabric, Mahogany

Chippendale Wingback Velvet Damask Ball & Claw Down Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
velvet damask mahogany ball & claw down armchair Featuring down-wrapped foam cushions, arm covers, a
Category

20th Century Unknown Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Down, Velvet, Mahogany

Chippendale Wingback Velvet Damask Ball & Claw Down Armchair
Chippendale Wingback Velvet Damask Ball & Claw Down Armchair
$1,046 Sale Price
25% Off
H 39 in W 32 in D 36 in
Set of Six Sherrill Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This charming set of six dining chairs by Sherrill features classic Chippendale-style craftsmanship
Category

20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Sherrill Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Set of Six Sherrill Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
$1,980 / set
H 45 in W 28 in D 29 in
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

European Chippendale Style Diningroom Chairs; set / 8
Located in Malibu, CA
smaller scale. There are two armchairs and six side chairs with finally carved backs & claw & ball feet
Category

Early 20th Century French Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Walnut

European Chippendale Style Diningroom Chairs; set / 8
European Chippendale Style Diningroom Chairs; set / 8
$5,436 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39 in W 24 in D 27 in
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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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