Claw And Ball Chair
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Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Great Britain (UK) Wingback Chairs
Late 20th Century Regency Chairs
Paint
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Cotton, Mahogany, Down
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1840s English William IV Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Maple, Suede, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery
1990s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 1780s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 1820s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
1990s Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Oak
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Kilim Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Hardwood, Velvet
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Pine, Paint
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Horn
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Claw And Ball Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Claw And Ball Chair?
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.
- What is the Ball Chair made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Whether or not Eero Aarnio Ball chairs are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal opinion. When the chair debuted in 1966, the New York Times reporter who saw it at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne suggested that the seating on display was "designed more for laughs than for comfort." However, the distinctive chair brought Aarnio instant commercial success. Today, many people still find the inviting foam-filled fabric seat inside its molded-fiberglass orb to be as comfortable to sit on as it is pleasing to the eye. Shop an assortment of vintage Eero Aarnio Ball chairs on 1stDibs.
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