Ball And Claw Armchair
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English George II Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Armchairs
Zebra Hide, Oak
Antique 1880s Chippendale Armchairs
Wood
20th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Wool, Beech, Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Chippendale Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Hardwood, Velvet
Antique 1820s Dutch Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany, Down, Velvet
Early 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 1780s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Kilim Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1730s English George III Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs
Mohair, Wood
Antique 1770s English George II Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Georgian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Colonial Revival Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Antique 19th Century English George II Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Suede
20th Century American Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century European George II Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Swedish Chippendale Armchairs
Satinwood
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Linen, Beech
Antique Mid-18th Century European George II Armchairs
Padouk
Vintage 1920s English Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century English Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
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Ball And Claw Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 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.
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