When were claw foot tables made?

Claw foot tables were first made in the 18th century. Typically, artisans carved the feet out of solid wood. Many Chippendale-style furniture designs show off this feature. Later works sometimes featured metal claws holding glass balls. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique claw foot tables.

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Claw Foot Table Base For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal claw foot table base for your home. Each claw foot table base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Find 133 options for an antique or vintage claw foot table base now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the claw foot table base you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A claw foot table base made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Empire — is very popular. A well-made claw foot table base has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maitland Smith, Arras Foundry and Grosfeld House are consistently popular.

How Much is a Claw Foot Table Base?

Prices for a claw foot table base start at $300 and top out at $173,217 with the average selling for $2,940.

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When were claw foot tables made?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Claw foot tables were first made in the 18th century. Typically, artisans carved the feet out of solid wood. Many Chippendale-style furniture designs show off this feature. Later works sometimes featured metal claws holding glass balls. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique claw foot tables.

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