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Desk With Ball And Claw Foot

Stunning Late 19th Century Desk in the Thomas Chippendale Manner
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, IE
claw and ball foot. The rear of the frieze has two dummy drawers which enables this piece to be placed
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
carving and ball and claw foot. In very good condition with some age appropriate wear.
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Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Chippendale Style Drop Front Mahogany Desk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bat Wing pulls and escutcheons, four dove tail construction drawers, Gallery top and Ball and Claw
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Antique 19th Century Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

John Grinsell & Sons Birmingham England Sterling Inkwell Inkstand Desk Set
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Washington Depot, CT
, England, circa 1938. Monogram appears to be ECN Rectangular footed inkstand desk set featuring 2 inkwell
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20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Pair Dutch Marquetry Walnut High Back Armchairs Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
terminate in claw and ball feet typical of the period Transform the decoration in your home with this pair
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Antique 1780s Dutch Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

An Exceptional 19th Century Irish Fall Front Bureau by Butlers of Dublin
By Butler's of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
leaf motif on knee, terminating on ball and claw foot. Labelled 'Butlers of Dublin'.
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian English Inkwell in Silver Plated, Queen Anne Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
was the foot "claw and ball"; The representation of The Claw holding a sphere has oriental origins
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Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
followed his own interpretation of the claw-and-ball feet motifs, which feature taotie masks above them
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Cypress, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Chippendale style armchair
Located in Martlesham, GB
square legs at the rear and carved cabriole legs at the front terminating with a ball and claw foot
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Vintage 1920s British Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Extending Table Mahogany, Metal, Etc, England, circa 1930
Located in Madrid, ES
shape in the English examples of the 18th century (type known as "claw and ball" with “cabriole”, a
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Vintage 1930s English Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Other

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Walnut Burl Claw Foot Drop Front Bombe Desk or Secretaire
Located in Charlevoix, MI
A magnificent Dutch bombe drop-front desk done in walnut burl on claw and ball feet. Beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century European Desks

Materials

Burl

Dutch Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau, circa 1860
Located in Edinburgh, GB
ball and claw foot.
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Antique 1860s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau, circa 1860
Dutch Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau, circa 1860
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 18.51 in
Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Six-drawer mahogany writing table. Standing on a bold carved ball an claw foot with a carved knee
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Vintage 1910s British Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Writing Table
Mahogany Writing Table
H 30 in W 58.5 in D 36 in
Fine American Chippendale Ball and Claw Antique Slant Front Desk, Massachusetts
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EXCEPTIONAL AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SLANT FRONT DESK OVER CLAW FEET Salem or Boston
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

18th Century Boston Chippendale Mahogany Slant Front Desk with Ball & Claw Feet
Located in Milford, NH
period brasses, all supported by nicely carved ball & claw front feet and rear bracket feet. Dates to the
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Oxbow Desk on Ball and Claw Feet, Boston c. 1760
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. 1755-75; features a three shell interior of highly similar setup over very bold ball and claw feet with
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
outfitted with interior drawers. Brass hardware drawer pattern with carving and ball and claw foot. The
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Antique Early 1800s North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Serpentine Kneehole Desk Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
drawers, fitted with the original decorative ormolu handles. The desk is raised on carved ball and claw
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Chippendale Style Double Sided Executive Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
& claw foot with tooled leather top executive desk by Maitland Smith Stunning circa 1800s Design
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Vintage 1980s Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
desk is raised on carved ball and claw feet and is finished all round, so it is freestanding. The
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Ornate Birch Writing Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
carved ball a claw foot. Elegant and maintaining a rich golden color. Knee height: 26 1/4".
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Late Regency Gillows Gonçalo Alves Kidney Shaped Writing Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
lizard like) claw and ball feet with hidden brass castors. Gonçalo alves also referred to as ‘Albura
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Zebra Wood

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional cast figural legs, modelled in the form of Egyptian stylised birds to a claw and ball style foot
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Antique 1870s Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century William Iv Influenced Carved Mahogany Library Table Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Cabriole Leg Which Terminates On A Ball And Claw Foot. Knee Height: 23 3/4"
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Late 20th Century English Tables

19th Century Chippendale Style Armchair
Located in Martlesham, GB
knees terminating in a ball and claw foot, with a drop in brown leather upholstered seat, a nice
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Antique 1880s English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Chippendale style armchair
Located in Martlesham, GB
square legs at the rear and carved cabriole legs at the front terminating with a ball and claw foot
Category

Vintage 1920s British Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique British Leather Top Ball and Claw Foot Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely classic rectangular mahogany desk with claw & ball feet, cabriole shaped legs, beautiful
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Panelled Mahogany Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Claw & Ball Legs Leather
By Queen Anne
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Claw & Ball foot twin pedestal partner desk with
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20th Century English Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Chippendale Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hixson, TN
legs are cabriole, carved with shell and husk ornament ending with a claw on ball foot. This is the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Walnut

19th Century Chippendale Writing Desk
19th Century Chippendale Writing Desk
H 30.5 in W 70 in D 42 in
Antique Viennese Gothic Victorian Miniature Clock
Located in Forney, TX
on wonderfully detailed claw feet on front and reeded ball foot rear. Truly a spectacular, one of
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table or Desk by J. Foot & Son of London
Located in San Diego, CA
Victorian industrial cast iron drafting table or desk by J. Foot & Son of London, circa late 1800s
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Ethan Allen Furniture Cherry English Style Claw Foot Desk
Located in Morgan, UT
Ethan Allen Furniture Ball & Claw Foot English Style Cherry desk Ethan Allen Furniture, USA
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1990s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Desk, circa 1900
Located in Charlevoix, MI
A magnificent Dutch bombe drop front desk with walnut burl and rosewood on claw and ball feet
Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Rosewood

PORTUGUESE ROCOCO CHINOISERIE DECORATED TWO-DRAWER WRITING DESK
Located in San Francisco, CA
supports with exaggerated knee and terminating in a ball and claw foot.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Desks

Waring & Gillows Mahogany Writing Table
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Suffolk, GB
knee terminating with a finely carved ball and claw foot. A Waring & Gillows plaque can be found to
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Desks and Writi...

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Walnut Bureau on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
and claw foot. This piece is in very good condition and can go straight into a home. Sizes
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Early 20th Century British Desks

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Bureau on Stand
Walnut Bureau on Stand
H 39.5 in W 27 in D 19 in
Philadelphia Chippendale Red Walnut Side Chair , Circa 1760
Located in Louisville, KY
. Several other extant drawings show claw and ball foot tables, bookcases, and desks with similar designs to
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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Antique Walnut Slant Front Queen Anne Style Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.
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Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Thomasville Georgian Flame Mahogany Blockfront Secretary Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
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Late 20th Century Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Philadelphia High Boy
Located in West Chester, PA
Scroll top with flame and urn finials and carved rosettes. Nicely carved shell and streamers on top drawer. Scalloped aprons on cabriole legs with shells terminating in ball and claw...
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
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2010s Renaissance Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Secretary Desk
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H 42 in W 40 in D 21 in
Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Secretary Desk. 4 dovetailed Serpentine drawers. Slant front door opens to reveal addition storage space with 5 sma...
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century American mahogany slant front desk. Probably Boston, has the blockfront shape that is typical to that area. Nice quality mahogany, exposed dovetails on top and oge...
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany slant front bureau/desk. Fall has moulded edge and mahogany crossbanding above four graduated drawers with original locks and brass. Interior features pro...
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Antique 18th Century British George III Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English George III Slant Front Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
English George III slant front desk is inlaid with boxwood line and crossbanded in mahogany. The interior has inlaid pilasters with secret compartments. There are multiple arched cub...
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Antique 1780s English Desks

Materials

Brass

English George III Slant Front Desk
English George III Slant Front Desk
H 44 in W 37.5 in D 21 in
Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Drop-Front Desk by Century, 20th C
By Century Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chippendale style secretary by Century offers mahogany construction with drop-front desk over serpentine case having four graduated long drawers and raised on claw and ball feet, c...
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20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

17th Century Antique Quality Oak Bureau with Outstanding Interior
Located in Suffolk, GB
17th century antique quality oak bureau boasting an outstanding interior and having a quality oak fall with a reading slope opening to reveal an incredible serpentine shaped interior...
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Antique 1680s English Desks

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Milford, NH
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Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Petite Queen Anne Style 1880s Walnut Slant-Front Desk on Cabriole Legs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A late 19th century Queen Anne style small walnut mini slant front desk on stand resting on graceful cabriole legs ending in pad feet. The slant drop front, topped with a Chippendale...
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Antique Late 19th Century Queen Anne Desks

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English Mahogany Slant Front Desk. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany slant front desk with fitted interior, hand tooled leather,and terminating on original bracket feet.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Desks

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century Chippendale burl walnut partners writing desk This desk has functional drawers on both sides, a true partner's desk. This desk is made of walnut and has oak-lined drawe...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut

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Find many varieties of an authentic desk with ball and claw foot available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every desk with ball and claw foot was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the desk with ball and claw foot you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A well-made desk with ball and claw foot has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maitland Smith are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a desk with ball and claw foot at 1stDibs is $4,943, while they’re typically $451 on the low end and $82,547 for the highest priced.