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Georgian Arm, Office Chair. Ball and Claw
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian Arm, Office Chair. Ball and Claw
A finely carved and well datailed Ball anc Claw Arm
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Ball and Claw Foot Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
above an upholstered drop-in seat on cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. The original Chippendale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany Ball and Claw
Located in Potters Bar, GB
set to circa 1920
True to Chippendale these have the hand carved ball and claw feet and the intricate
Category
Vintage 1920s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Wingback Chair on Claw and Ball Foot, Mahogany Frame
Located in Asheville, NC
Newly reupholstered waffle weave style trimmed white on claw and ball foot mahogany frame with
Category
Vintage 1940s Great Britain (UK) Wingback Chairs
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
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 16.5 in
Pr. Leather Wingback Chairs with Ball and Claw Feet and Nailhead Studs
By Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Lake George NY. The chairs have leather upholstery with decorative nailhead studs, with gutsy ball and
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Painted Chairs with Ball and Claw Feet, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of painted chairs with ball and claw feet, 20th century.
Category
20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
!9th Century American Mahogany Side Chair with Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century American mahogany side chair with ball and claw feet.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Chippendale Georgian Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Corner Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Chippendale Georgian style mahogany ball and claw corner chair. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 32 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
19th Century Black Leather Chippendale Wingback Chair With Claw And Ball Feet
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 Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 48.04 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Oversized Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Chippendale Style Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
exaggerated shapely winged back, interior armrests with exposed wood supports, four ball and claw feet, carved
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 48.5 in W 35 in D 37 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
ball feet. Late 18th century. Secondary woods consist of Elm and Red Pine. Chair is upholstered in
Category
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
H 50.5 in W 38 in D 34 in
James Phillips Chippendale Style Claw & Ball Side Dining Desk Leather Chairs
By James Phillips & Sons
Located in Pulborough, GB
that exudes traditional elegance. It features beautifully carved claw and ball feet, which add
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 38.19 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 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
Velvet, Cotton, Mahogany, Down
Fully Restored and Reupholstered Victorian Claw and Ball Feet Wingback Armchair
Located in GB
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
H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 32.49 in
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
H 40.5 in W 24.5 in D 19 in
Chippendale Carved Ball & Claw Mahogany Dining Side Chair Blue Needlepoint Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chippendale carved ball and claw mahogany dining side chair blue needlepoint seat. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Six Bench Made Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six antique bench made solid carved mahogany Chippendale style ball and claw dining side
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Chippendale Style Mahogany Wing Chair w/ Carved Ball & Claw Legs Brass Nail Trim
Located in North Salem, NY
with its high back and hand carved ball & claw front legs. Covered in a handsome scarlet red suede
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Suede, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery
H 48 in W 31 in D 35 in
Set of 10 Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Foot Dining Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Set of 10 Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Foot Dining Chairs
Dimensions : Arm chairs - 40
Category
1990s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Leather Wing Back Chair With Acanthus Ball & Claw Feet. C .1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany leather wing back chair with acanthus carved skirt, knee, and terminating on ball
Category
Antique 1840s English William IV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 45.5 in W 33.5 in D 32 in
Vintage set of Four Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Foot Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
nicely carved with a ball and claw foot. The back has a carved shell at top. Newly upholstered linen seat
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen
Pair of circa 1940s Bergere & Flamed Hardwood Claw & Ball Feet Occasional Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1940s Claw & Ball feet mahogany and
Category
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 21.07 in D 22.25 in
Antique Chinese Ebonized Rosewood High Relief Ball & Claw Scholars Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
, finials, and ball and claw feet. This hardwood chair is very heavy.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 41.5 in W 21 in D 18 in
BAKER Chippendale Ball in Claw Mahogany Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Solid Mahogany. Chippendale carved backsplats, cabriole legs with carved knees and ball in claw feet
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
BAKER Mahogany Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Solid Mahogany. Chippendale carved backsplats, cabriole legs with carved knees and ball in claw feet
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Pair of Leather Wing Back Tufted Chairs on Ball & Claw Feet, English, ca. 1920.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
button tufting, trimmed in brass nail heads, ball and claw hand-carved legs, and rear cabriole legs
Category
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 45 in W 32 in D 29 in
MAITLAND SMITH Mahogany Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
apron, carved acanthus leaf to knees, curved legs and ball in claw front feet. Made in the Philippines
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of George Smith Chelsea Large Wingback Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
By George Smith
Located in GB
carved mahogany, the upholstery is Damask. The frames costs £3825 each, each chair needs 8 meters of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 47.25 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
English Chippendale style carved mahogany ball & claw dining chairs - Set of 8. Item features (2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 40 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
18TH CENTURY CLAW & BALL FEET CARVED ANTiQUE WINGBACK ARMCHAIR FRAME
Located in GB
by my upholsterer so its nice and clean
The chair has exquisite original hand carved Claw & Ball
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 44.89 in W 29.14 in D 30.71 in
Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs with Ball & Claw Feet, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, 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
H 41.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Chippendale Ball n Claw Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
backs, colorful needlepoint seats, cabriole legs with carved knees and ball in claw feet. Likely made in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 38 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
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
Six Victorian 1880 Walnut Shepherds Crook Dining Chairs with Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
dining chairs with Claw & Ball feet and Shepherds crook curved arms
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
A pair of 19th c George 1 style mahogany English wingchairs . Ball and claw
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of 19th century George 1st style mahogany hand carved wingchairs. Chippendale ball
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George I Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Boho Chic Ornate Bamboo Rattan Ball in Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Delight in the charm of these Boho Chic Ornate Bamboo Rattan Ball in Claw Dining Chairs. This set
Category
1990s Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Six Stunning Fully Restored Brown Leather Hardwood Claw & Ball Dining Chairs 6
Located in GB
framed brown leather dining chairs
These are a very fine, highly decorative and extremely comfortable
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 39.38 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Fully Restored Suite of New Leather Chesterfield Dining Chairs Claw & Ball Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
brown leather dining chairs
These are a very important and substantial set of chairs, they have been
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Restored Brown Leather circa 1860 Wingback Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
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
H 43.71 in W 32.49 in D 35.83 in
Vintage Wingback Kilim Style Upholstery Wingback Amrchair Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
will ever find, it is quite silky soft to touch
These types of chairs were used in the sitting
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 41.93 in W 30.12 in D 34.85 in
ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE CLAW & BALL CARVED BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
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
H 40.16 in W 23.82 in D 25.01 in
Vintage Chippendale Ball in Claw Cream Painted Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chair. Solid Mahogany with carved back splat, fabric upholstered seat, cabriole legs and ball in claw
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Mahogany
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 22 in
PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM MORRIS FOREST CLAW & BALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
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
H 45.28 in W 33.27 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Antique Victorian Deconstructed Wingback Armchairs with Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
1860 Wingback armchairs with ornately carved Georgian style Claw & Ball feet
This pair have been
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42.33 in W 28.35 in D 32.88 in
Antique 1840 Museum Quality Claw & Ball Carved Feet Wingback Very Large Armchair
Located in GB
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
H 53.94 in W 30.12 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Antique Claw & Ball Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs
Located in GB
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
H 39.77 in W 30.71 in D 39.77 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE KILIM FABRIC WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS ORNATELY CARVED CLAW & BALL FEET
Located in GB
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
H 51.19 in W 33.27 in D 31.89 in
Fine Set of Six Solid Hand Carved Walnut Claw & Ball Feet Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in GB
dining chairs with Claw & Ball feet
These chairs are amazing, they seat very comfortable owing to the
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
Antique Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Leather Club Tub Armchairs Chippendale Cushions
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
tub armchairs with carved Claw & Ball feet and Chippendale floating button cushions
A good looking
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 32.68 in D 28.94 in
Antique Victorian Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Walnut Club Armchairs
Located in GB
England armchairs with hand carved walnut claw & ball feet feather filled cushions.
A good looking
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 33.86 in D 33.67 in
Antique Victorian Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Hand Carved Walnut Club Armchairs
Located in GB
England armchairs with hand carved Walnut Claw & Ball feet feather filled cushions
A good looking, well
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 30.12 in W 33.08 in D 30.71 in
1930s Channel Back Claw Foot Georgian Wingback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
vertical pin striping. Rolled end arms with sinuous front apron and heavily carved mahogany ball and claw
Category
Vintage 1930s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
Antique C 1900 Edwardian Chippendale Mahogany Ball & Claw Armchairs, a Pair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1900 Edwardian Chippendale mahogany ball & claw armchairs
Approximate measurements in inches
37.5
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 26 in D 25 in
Antique circa 1880 Hand Carved Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Club Tub Armchair
Located in GB
with hand carved Claw & Ball feet
A good looking, well made and decorative chair, it is
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 27.96 in W 34.65 in D 33.08 in
Antique Hand Carved Mahogany Chippendale Eagle Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
side chairs and two armchairs with ball and claw feet. They have been crafted from hand carved solid
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Brand New Mulberry Silk Velvet Sporting Life Howard Style Claw & Ball Feet Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Mulberry, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
, upholstered in brand new Mulberry Sporting Life silk velvet upholstery, with claw & ball legs, three seat sofa
Category
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Velvet
H 36.62 in W 77.17 in D 37.41 in
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
ebonised frame and Claw & Ball feet in the original Chinese Chinoiserie upholstery.
I have a large
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 30.32 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 GB
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with hand carved Claw
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
19th century Biedermeier carved and painted cane chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
seat.
Standing on 4 ball and claw feet with traces of original gilding.
Some expected paint loss and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Pine, Paint
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the claw and ball chair you’re looking for. Each claw and ball chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and animal skin. Find 66 options for an antique or vintage claw and ball chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a claw and ball chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A claw and ball chair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one claw and ball chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield, Howard & Sons Ltd and Georgian House produced versions that are worth a look.
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Questions About Claw And Ball Chair
- 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.
- What is the Ball Chair made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Whether or not Eero Aarnio Ball chairs are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal opinion. When the chair debuted in 1966, the New York Times reporter who saw it at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne suggested that the seating on display was "designed more for laughs than for comfort." However, the distinctive chair brought Aarnio instant commercial success. Today, many people still find the inviting foam-filled fabric seat inside its molded-fiberglass orb to be as comfortable to sit on as it is pleasing to the eye. Shop an assortment of vintage Eero Aarnio Ball chairs on 1stDibs.
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