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How did ball and claw furniture get its name?
During the height of its popularity, English furniture makers adapted the ball-and-claw style to other types of claws, often favoring a lion’s paw, to represent the King. In America, eagle talons were the preferred model.
What kind of chairs had ball and claw feet?
In America, however, the ball-and-claw remained a popular decorative feature well into the 19th century. As a result, American Chippendale style chairs will often have ball-and-claw feet, while English Chippendale chairs often do not.
When did the ball foot become popular in furniture?
The arrow foot became popular in the mid-18th century and is often featured in Hepplewhite and Sheraton designs. It is especially characteristic of the Windsor chair , typical of the work of furniture-makers in colonial Philadelphia. The ball foot is one of the earliest, most basic types of furniture foot styles.
Are there claw foot legs in antique furniture?
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In America, however, the ball-and-claw remained a popular decorative feature well into the 19th century. As a result, American Chippendale style chairs will often have ball-and-claw feet, while English Chippendale chairs often do not.
During the height of its popularity, English furniture makers adapted the ball-and-claw style to other types of claws, often favoring a lion’s paw, to represent the King. In America, eagle talons were the preferred model.
Why do you put a claw on a table?
Craft, as fine carving skills are necessary to capture the tension of a claw grasping the ball. And sculpture, because the nature of any good design – whether in a table, chair or chest – requires that the ball and claw gracefully ‘anchors’ the piece.
