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Lion Feet Armchair

English Victorian Walnut Armchair Lion Paws Feet, Late 19th Century
English Victorian Walnut Armchair Lion Paws Feet, Late 19th Century

English Victorian Walnut Armchair Lion Paws Feet, Late 19th Century

$1,375Sale Price|20% Off

H 40.16 in W 27.17 in D 28.35 in

English Victorian Walnut Armchair Lion Paws Feet, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

with vegetal motifs. Lion paws on the feet complete this atypical armchair. Made circa 1880 Good

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN LION'S HAIRY PAW FEET SHOW FRAMED HARDWOOD ARMCHAiR
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN LION'S HAIRY PAW FEET SHOW FRAMED HARDWOOD ARMCHAiR

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN LION'S HAIRY PAW FEET SHOW FRAMED HARDWOOD ARMCHAiR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, Antique Victorian armchair which is super comfortable and comes with an ornately hand carved Lion's Hairy

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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Large Massive Carved Claw Feet Fine Embossed Lions Leather Upholstery Armchair
Large Massive Carved Claw Feet Fine Embossed Lions Leather Upholstery Armchair

Large Massive Carved Claw Feet Fine Embossed Lions Leather Upholstery Armchair

By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Massive Carved Claw Feet Fine Embossed Lions Leather Upholstery Armchair MINT!

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20th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Late 19th Century Pair of Walnut Armchairs with Lion and Claw Feet
Late 19th Century Pair of Walnut Armchairs with Lion and Claw Feet

Late 19th Century Pair of Walnut Armchairs with Lion and Claw Feet

$8,242 / set

H 38.59 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in

Late 19th Century Pair of Walnut Armchairs with Lion and Claw Feet

Located in Marseille, FR

Pair of walnut armchairs with lion claw feet late 19th century. Decoration with golden foliage

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Brown Leather Curved Back Chesterfield Suite Sofa Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Brown Leather Curved Back Chesterfield Suite Sofa Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Brown Leather Curved Back Chesterfield Suite Sofa Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Gentleman's club suite with hand-carved Lion hairy paw feet. Where to begin! This suite is absolute eye

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Heavily Carved Lion Hairy Paw Feet Victorian Armchair Sky Blue Velvet George II
Heavily Carved Lion Hairy Paw Feet Victorian Armchair Sky Blue Velvet George II

Heavily Carved Lion Hairy Paw Feet Victorian Armchair Sky Blue Velvet George II

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

heavily carved Lion’s hairy paw feet in the George II style This chair is really a statement piece, the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 10 Regency lions paw feet armchairs
Set of 10 Regency lions paw feet armchairs

Set of 10 Regency lions paw feet armchairs

$38,000 / set

H 36.62 in W 21.66 in D 28.35 in

Set of 10 Regency lions paw feet armchairs

Located in grand Lancy, CH

set of 10 regency armchairs the legs are carved in lion's paw in gilded wood 5 armchairs are in

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

STUNNiNG PAIR OF LION'S HAIRY PAW FEET CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
STUNNiNG PAIR OF LION'S HAIRY PAW FEET CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS

STUNNiNG PAIR OF LION'S HAIRY PAW FEET CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

English Country House Wingback Armchairs with Lions Hairy Paw feet carved Cabriolet legs and Chesterfield

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare Victorian Damask Upholstery Walnut Carved Lion Paw Feet Sofa Armchair Suite
Rare Victorian Damask Upholstery Walnut Carved Lion Paw Feet Sofa Armchair Suite

Rare Victorian Damask Upholstery Walnut Carved Lion Paw Feet Sofa Armchair Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Walnut hand carved Lion hair paw feet A very high quality and well made example, the cushions are all

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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Chinese style lion paw feet armchair, XIXth c.
Chinese style lion paw feet armchair, XIXth c.

Chinese style lion paw feet armchair, XIXth c.

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H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 35.44 in

Chinese style lion paw feet armchair, XIXth c.

Located in Lisboa, PT

background. Caned backrest and armrests. Lion paw feet. In the style of Japan, China. Napoleon III period

Category

Antique 1890s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Chesterfield Style Armchairs with Lion’s Paw Feet
Pair of English Chesterfield Style Armchairs with Lion’s Paw Feet

Pair of English Chesterfield Style Armchairs with Lion’s Paw Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of English leather tufted Chesterfield style armchairs standing on carved wood Lion Paw Feet

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Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian 1860 Mahogany Sofa Armchair Suite Lion Hairy Paw Feet, 17th Century
Victorian 1860 Mahogany Sofa Armchair Suite Lion Hairy Paw Feet, 17th Century

Victorian 1860 Mahogany Sofa Armchair Suite Lion Hairy Paw Feet, 17th Century

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

armchairs in the world had Lion Hairy paw feet The suite was reupholstered in the green velour velvety

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Victorian 1860 Sprung Lounge Wingback Brown Leather Armchair Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Victorian 1860 Sprung Lounge Wingback Brown Leather Armchair Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Victorian 1860 Sprung Lounge Wingback Brown Leather Armchair Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

brown leather lounge wingback armchair with Lion hairy paw feet A very fine example, the feet are

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Huge Vintage Leather Solid Walnut Throne Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Pair of Huge Vintage Leather Solid Walnut Throne Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Pair of Huge Vintage Leather Solid Walnut Throne Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

with leather upholstery and hand-carved lion hairy paw feet A very good looking and well-made pair

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rare French Empire Napoleon I Hardwood circa 1800 Swivel Armchair Lion Paw Feet
Rare French Empire Napoleon I Hardwood circa 1800 Swivel Armchair Lion Paw Feet

Rare French Empire Napoleon I Hardwood circa 1800 Swivel Armchair Lion Paw Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

mahogany swivel chair with Lion paw feet A rare and good looking well made chair, its very heavy, the

Category

Antique Early 1800s French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs Lion Heads Hairy Paw Feet Leather, circa 1840
Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs Lion Heads Hairy Paw Feet Leather, circa 1840

Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs Lion Heads Hairy Paw Feet Leather, circa 1840

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

circa 1840 solid hand carved walnut with Lion head and hairy paw detailing Italian armchairs Please

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Antique 1840s Italian Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Vinyl Reclining Morris Arm Chair Lion Paw Feet
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Vinyl Reclining Morris Arm Chair Lion Paw Feet

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Vinyl Reclining Morris Arm Chair Lion Paw Feet

Located in Dayton, OH

Mission styling with turned spindles, lion claw / paw feet and green vinyl upholstery. Dimensions: 29

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Leather Tufted Armchair with Carved Lion Feet
Leather Tufted Armchair with Carved Lion Feet

Leather Tufted Armchair with Carved Lion Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Leather Tufted Library Upholstered Armchairs with Nailhead trim detail and carved lion paw feet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Table with Two Armchairs and Two Chairs on Lion Feet
Antique Table with Two Armchairs and Two Chairs on Lion Feet

Antique Table with Two Armchairs and Two Chairs on Lion Feet

Located in Chorzów, PL

An antique table with chairs and armchairs from the turn of the century. At the moment it is

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Hardwood Lion Hairy Paw Feet Footstools for Wingback Armchairs
Pair of Antique Hardwood Lion Hairy Paw Feet Footstools for Wingback Armchairs

Pair of Antique Hardwood Lion Hairy Paw Feet Footstools for Wingback Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Lion’s hairy paw feet What a find, this are stunning, they were originally designed to sit with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Victorian 1860 Sprung Lounge Wingback Brown Leather Armchair Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Victorian 1860 Sprung Lounge Wingback Brown Leather Armchair Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Victorian 1860 Sprung Lounge Wingback Brown Leather Armchair Lion Hairy Paw Feet

By Georgian House 1

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

brown leather lounge wingback armchair with lion hairy paw feet. A very fine example, the feet are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Original Regency Mahogany Framed Overside Lion Hair Paw Feet Sofa Armchair Suite
Original Regency Mahogany Framed Overside Lion Hair Paw Feet Sofa Armchair Suite

Original Regency Mahogany Framed Overside Lion Hair Paw Feet Sofa Armchair Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

very good looking and well made suite, each piece has massive oversized Lion hairy paw feet to the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

North German Bergère Chairs, circa 1830
North German Bergère Chairs, circa 1830

North German Bergère Chairs, circa 1830

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H 39.38 in W 26.97 in D 29.53 in

North German Bergère Chairs, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of armchairs on lion's feet with scrolled armrests and a curved backrest.

Category

Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Irish Hand Carved Armchair with Lions Heads & Hairy Paw Feet
Irish Hand Carved Armchair with Lions Heads & Hairy Paw Feet

Irish Hand Carved Armchair with Lions Heads & Hairy Paw Feet

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A STUNNING and OUTSTANDING Irish Hand Carved Armchair with Lions Heads & Hairy Paw Feet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Part of Large Suite Pair of Carved Walnut Vintage Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Part of Large Suite Pair of Carved Walnut Vintage Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Part of Large Suite Pair of Carved Walnut Vintage Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

carved Lion Hairy paw feet and frames This is part of a suite, I have in total a three seat sofa, a

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs,  Elm, Green Wool & Lion Paw Feets, 1930s–40s
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs,  Elm, Green Wool & Lion Paw Feets, 1930s–40s

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs, Elm, Green Wool & Lion Paw Feets, 1930s–40s

Located in Odense, DK

materials and artisanal construction. The hand-carved front legs terminate in stylized lion paw feet — a

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wool, Elm

English Tub Chair with Lion's Head Armrests & Feet
English Tub Chair with Lion's Head Armrests & Feet

English Tub Chair with Lion's Head Armrests & Feet

Located in Dallas, TX

English Tub Chair with Lion's Head Armrests & Feet. The design of the chair is inspired by William

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

A pair of armchairs
A pair of armchairs

A pair of armchairs

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H 40.16 in W 36.23 in D 38.19 in

A pair of armchairs

Located in Isle sur sorgue, Provence

A pair of very big and comfortable armchairs with lion' feet Original fabric

Category

Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs

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Located in Labrit, Landes

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Lion Feet Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lion feet armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every lion feet armchair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a lion feet armchair, we have 79 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lion feet armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lion feet armchair bearing Victorian, Empire or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lion feet armchair over the years, but those crafted by Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Howard Chairs Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lion Feet Armchair?

The average selling price for a lion feet armchair at 1stDibs is $6,900, while they’re typically $795 on the low end and $245,597 for the highest priced.

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