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Claw Ottoman

19thc Ball & Claw Ottoman / Bench Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early 19thc Ottoman with leather seat & fine condition. This looks like a period piece
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Spectacular Antique Carved Mahogany and Cowhide Ottoman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A great looking ottoman having Chippendale style carved mahogany cabriole legs with acanthus leaf
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide, Mahogany

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
construction, carved perimeter, heavily carved legs with shell motif and resting on ball and claw feet
Category

20th Century Georgian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches
Pair of Georgian Style Leather Benches
H 20 in W 25.5 in D 19.5 in
1940s Georgian Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Bench / Ottoman in Tiger Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1940s mahogany bench in a new Tiger velvet. It has ball and claw feet. The bench is
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Vintage 1940s American Georgian Benches

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Extra large Victorian sofa and ottoman 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
relax. The seat is made of full wood and has elegant claw and ball feet, which give it a classic look
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Extra large Victorian sofa and ottoman 1890
Extra large Victorian sofa and ottoman 1890
H 41.34 in W 106.3 in D 47.25 in
Denim Leather Ottoman Footstool with Cabriole Legs
By Classic Leather 1
Located in New York, NY
Tufted leather ottoman with brass tack trim and carved cabriole, ball and claw foot legs
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Incredible Late 19th Century Steer Horn Chair and Ottoman
Located in St. Louis, MO
rest on gilded claw and ball feet. Ottoman has part of horn missing at base, horns on chair all
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Antique 1890s American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Horn

English Georgian Style Carved Fruitwood Bench / Ottoman in Ostrich Leather
Located in Kennesaw, GA
the detailed carved with the ball and claw feet! The draping nailheads add a nice touch. It is
Category

Mid-20th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Ostrich Leather, Fruitwood

Vintage Wing Chair and Ottoman in William Morris Strawberry Thief Cotton Fabric
By William Morris (English)
Located in Morristown, NJ
Morris. The chair has large mahogany paw feet at front while the ottoman has claw and ball feet. Though
Category

Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Upholstery

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Pair of Carved Wood Stools
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of carved wood stools with beautiful carved detail on the foot. New upholstery.
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Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Stools
Pair of Carved Wood Stools
H 17.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Mint “Soho Baby Buttoned-Drum” Ottoman Footstool in Mulberry Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the most spectacular, unused Bespoke "Soho Baby Buttoned-Drum" Ottoman/Footstool, dressed in a breathtaking, peerless, top-grade, Mulberry Woven-Wool Fab...
Category

2010s Footstools

Materials

Wool

Solid Black Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted out of oak solid wood that retains its natural character.
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century, early Victorian period burr maple nursing chair. The burr maple foliate carved frame, with leaves head carved cresting rail, with upholstered back and set in a qu...
Category

Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
H 42.52 in W 23.23 in D 28.35 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cream White Canapé
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and stately 19th century Louis XVI giltwood canapé, newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru mohair silk velvet. Measures: 71.5" L.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood

King Size Mahogany Rice Carved Poster Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany rice carved poster bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by poster beds from the Regency period and features handmade ...
Category

2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Category

2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Piece "Duchesse Brisee"
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique fruitwood "Duchesse Brisee" (French for broken duchess), or chaise, was crafted in Provence, circa 1890. The set is made up of two armchairs (his and hers), an...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

A good pair of Charles II-period carved walnut chairs
Located in Lymington, GB
A good pair of English late-17th century walnut chairs. Charles II period, circa 1680. Lovely waxed patinated surfaces and colour. The upright, caned high backs well carved. The pi...
Category

Antique 1680s English Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...
Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Curtain Lamp
Curtain Lamp
H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in
Pair of Claw Foot Stools in the style of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved mahogany, upholstered stool in the mid Georgian manner with shell carved knees, acanthus decoration and hairy paw feet. We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Footstools

Materials

Wood

Antique Stone Trough 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Large antique Belgian bluestone trough from the 19th century. (with double container) Comes from a mansion near Brussels in Belgium, where horses ate out.
Category

Antique 1830s Belgian Stone Sinks

Materials

Stone

Antique Stone Trough 19th Century
Antique Stone Trough 19th Century
H 9.06 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in
French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Hand-Made in France Armchair Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in our listing here, is a set of six French Louis XVI handmade dining chair, but we also have sets available in any quantity through 1stdibs. We had been looking for a proper ...
Category

2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of 1880s English Oak Barley Twist Stools with Stretchers and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English oak barley twist stools from the late 19th century, with new upholstery. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, each of this pair of stools...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique Height Adjustable Piano Stool with Claw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 20”-24”H x 14” W x 14” D Materials: Stain Maple
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

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Victorian Horn Armchair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
An exotic horn chair with matching ottoman dating from the late 19th century. The chair, which is
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Horn, Upholstery

1910s Chippendale Mahogany Ottoman or Stool with Original Velvet Upholstery
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Antique Chippendale ottoman ball claw-foot with Cuban mahogany wood and original Velvet upholstery
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Chippendale Stools

Large Claw & Ball Footed English Ottoman/Bench
Located in Bellport, NY
Immaculate Ultra Suede Claw & Ball Bench/Ottoman.New upholstery in a Mocha Coffee color Ultra
Category

20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs

Mahogany Chippendale Claw and Ball Ottomans, A Pair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fine pair of carved Mahogany Chippendale ball and claw foot ottomans. Circa late 18th Century
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine, Mahogany

English Chippendale Style Carved Fruitwood Ball & Claw Leather Ottomans, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless pair of Chippendale style black leather ottomans. They have carved fruitwood
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Carved Red Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Carved Red Footstool Ottoman. item features red
Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Stunning Claw & Ball Legged, English , Ultra Suede Bench.
Located in Bellport, NY
Striking Ultra Suede Claw & Ball Bench.New mocha ultra suede upholstery with antique nail head trim
Category

Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs

Custom Made Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Custom made ottoman from vintage hand stitched tapestry from Afghanistan c.1950's and Victorian
Category

20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bronze

Custom Made Ottoman
Custom Made Ottoman
H 19 in W 41 in D 41 in
English Oversized Ottoman/ Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Colorful tapestry covered ottoman Chippendale Mahogany - claw on ball feet
Category

20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs

Oversized Chippendale Style Ottoman
Located in Bellport, NY
Fabulous very large Chippendale Style Ottoman.Large claw feet,antique nail heads,chenille
Category

20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chenille, Upholstery

Pair of 1930s Carved Walnut Leather Tufted Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A matched pair of 1930s ornately carved French Louis XV style walnut ottomans standing on four
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut

Ralph Lauren Henredon Mahogany Empire Style McDowell Stool Leopard Ottoman Bench
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
for Ralph Lauren. Features an "X" form mahogany frame with claw feet, spindled stretcher and brass
Category

Late 20th Century Empire Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Needlepoint Ottoman with Lion Paw Feet Handmade English, Opens up for Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
Ottoman, handmade in England. Large rectangular ottoman with lion claw feet, with exquisite
Category

1990s English Country Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

Large Claw & Ball Footed English Ottoman/Bench
Located in Bellport, NY
Immaculate Suede Claw & Ball English Ottoman.Ebonized frame,new tan suede upholstery from Cowan
Category

Early 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Suede, Upholstery

1930s CHIPPENDALE STYLE OTTOMAN WITH BALL AND CLAW FEET
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930S CHIPPENDALE STYLE OTTOMAN WITH BALL AND CLAW FEET UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC FRENCH HOMSPUN LINEN
Category

Vintage 1930s American Stools

Materials

Wood, Linen

Carved Georgian Mahogany Ball and Claw Bergere Chair and Matching Ottoman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine quality mahogany carved Georgian style bergere chair and ottoman. The chair and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

EARLY AND RARE 19THC CHIPPENDALE OTTOMAN IN MAPLE & LINEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC RARE / EARLY CHIPPENDALE OTTOMAN IN MAPLE & LINEN UPHOLSTERY WITH BALL & CLAW FEET, WONDERFUL
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Antique 19th Century American Benches

Materials

Maple, Linen

Hancock and Moore Burgundy Sculpted Mohair Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Topeka, KS
Over scaled and oh so handsome lounge or club chair and ottoman by Hancock and Moore. Upholstered
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany and Floral Needlepoint Ottoman, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chippendale style ottoman footstool offers mahogany base with carved cabriole legs
Category

20th Century American Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Hancock & Moore Chippendale Red Leather Library Club Wingback Arm Chair Ottoman
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching wingback chair and ottoman by Hancock & Moore, circa last quarter 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Classic Modernist Design, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Hans J. Wegner for AP sTOLEN easy chair with ottoman , model AP Papa Bear, Fabric , oak,, made in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Cognac Leather “Papa Bear” Chair with Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
include tapered teak legs and padded arm rests or claws that serve to conceal the tenon and mortise
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Cognac Leather “Papa Bear” Chair with Ottoman for A.P. Stolen Møb
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
include tapered teak legs and padded arm rests or claws that serve to conceal the tenon and mortise
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

ENGLISH LEATHER CHAIR
Located in New York, NY
carved ball and claw feet. (For a great companion piece, see our English Tufted Leather Ottoman
Category

Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs

ENGLISH LEATHER CHAIR
ENGLISH LEATHER CHAIR
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 26.5 in
19th Century Ball and Claw Ottoman or Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century claw and ball foot stool is in excellent condition. The linen on the stool
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Footstools

Materials

Raw Linen, Wood

Edelman Cabernet Epi Leather Ottoman with Glass Ball and Bronze Claw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classically designed tufted ottoman which has been upholstered in world-class Edelman Leather. This
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Tufted Leather Ottomans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of tufted leather ottomans finished with nailheads and solid brass claw feet.
Category

20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Pair of Tufted Leather Ottomans
Pair of Tufted Leather Ottomans
H 20 in W 19 in D 19 in
Pair of George III Style Stools or Ottomans
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of George III style carved wood stools, or ottomans, the camel colored leather tops with
Category

20th Century English George III Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chippendale Style Walnut Pouf or Small Bench
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
wavy legs that end with carved claw feet. Fully restored with an elegant green fabric. Perfect for
Category

Antique 1880s English Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut

Corbusier LC8 Swivel Stool
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Esbjerg, DK
claw-like base of tubular steel that resolves in a swivel mechanism, giving the seat pad a buoyant look
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Corbusier LC8 Swivel Stool
Corbusier LC8 Swivel Stool
H 19.69 in Dm 18.9 in
French Stool Dagobert Curule seat - panther - Renaissance - Empire France 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
end in clawed legs. Magnificent wood carving work. First Empire period, Napoleon 1st, in Renaissance
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Claw & Ball Feet Footstools Ottomans
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Chesterfield Hearth Ottoman Footstools with ornately carved claw & ball feet in the Georgian Irish
Category

20th Century English Georgian Footstools

Materials

Leather

Vintage Cowhide and Horn Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern ottoman features a soft cowhide top with a unique horn base for
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Horn, Cowhide

Vintage Cowhide and Horn Ottoman
Vintage Cowhide and Horn Ottoman
H 17.5 in W 28 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chesterfield Claw & Ball Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather and Footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lovely chesterfield claw and ball feet
Category

20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique F Parker & Sons Ltd Claw & Ball Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Stool
By William Parker
Located in GB
framed , Claw & Ball feet bench stool with hand dyed Chesterfield brown leather upholstery circa 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Tufted Leather Wingback Chair with Matching Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
tufted leather with claw and ball feet. Chair measures: 41 H x 34 W x 34 D Ottoman measures: 17 H x 27
Category

Vintage 1960s Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tufted Leather Wing Chair and Ottoman by Leathercraft Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional button tufted leather wing chair and ottoman, with brass nailhead studded trim, and
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Cast Iron Cabriole Legged Bench Ottoman Stool Velvet mohair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking cast iron cabriole leg bench with lush upholstered seat with ottoman tribal motif. Dainty
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Chippendale Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Outdoor Porch or Garden Lounge Chair and Matching Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
chair and square foot stool or ottoman have cabriole legs with ball-in-claw feet. Newly sandblasted and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hancock & Moore Red Leather Ottoman
Located in Raleigh, NC
This rich red leather ottoman has ball and claw feet and was made in Hickory, NC by Hancock and
Category

Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Leather

stool
Located in Kent, Ct
Whimsical Stool made from Antique Legs with Ball and Claw Feet.
Category

20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

stool
stool
H 20 in W 19 in D 19 in
Zebra Hide Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
to the stripes of the skin. The legs are a cast iron claw foot style, recently refinished. The bench
Category

Vintage 1930s Ottomans and Poufs

Zebra Hide Bench
Zebra Hide Bench
H 14 in W 46 in D 36 in
Chippendale Style Claw and Ball Stool
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Classic claw and ball ottoman with upholstered top --the legs appear to be older than the top foot
Category

20th Century Footstools

Materials

Wood

Painted Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic carved and painted wooden ottoman upholstered in ultrasuede. The corners features
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Wood, Paint, Upholstery

Rare Pair of Ottomans
Located in East Hampton, NY
Faux suede fabric in chocolate cover this fun frame with claw form legs.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Pair of Ottomans
Rare Pair of Ottomans
H 19 in W 16 in D 16 in
Handcrafted Buffalo Hide Lounge w/ Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Dark stained wooden claw and ball feet. Seat height: 19.5". Ottoman measures 23"D x 29"W x 19"H.
Category

2010s Lounge Chairs

Maison Jansen Leather Campaign Chair with Ottoman
Located in Hudson, NY
leather and accented with claw feet and finials.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Chippendale Wing Chair
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
foam cushion. Ball and claw feet are featured as well as antique brass nailheads. Dimensions: Seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Chippendale Wing Chair
Chippendale Wing Chair
H 49 in W 32 in D 28 in
Pair Of British Colonial Armchairs
Located in Sarasota, FL
This Pair of British Colonial ARMCHAIRS is hand made and hand carved w/ shell detail & ball & claw
Category

Antique 19th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of British Colonial Armchairs
Pair Of British Colonial Armchairs
H 33 in W 31 in D 33 in
British Colonial Double Cane Sofa
Located in Sarasota, FL
hand made and carved w/ ball and claw legs & shell carved here and there. Turn of the Century material
Category

Early 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Cane

British Colonial Double Cane Sofa
British Colonial Double Cane Sofa
H 33 in W 80 in D 34 in
Antique Style Footstool Ottoman Mahogany Georgian Style Fireside Seat
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
hessian type material and raised on six cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Henredon Leather George II Period Wing Chairs and Ottoman Three-Piece Set
By Henredon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1980s leather and fabric upholstered George II style high back wing chairs and ottoman three-piece
Category

Late 20th Century American George II Windsor Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Claw Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic claw ottoman available at 1stDibs. Each claw ottoman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect claw ottoman — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right claw ottoman, those designed in Georgian, neoclassical and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made claw ottoman has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cassina, Classic Leather and Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand are consistently popular.

How Much is a Claw Ottoman?

A claw ottoman can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,873, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.

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.