The Otley Chippendale Ball-and-Claw Elbow Chair

Period Inspiration:

Named for Thomas Chippendale's Yorkshire birthplace, this Chippendale-style ball-and-claw elbow chair reflects the Gothic taste the master cabinetmaker popularized in his 1754 pattern book, The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director. 

A serpentine crest rail with out-scrolled ears crowns a pierced splat of interlaced ogee arches, tracery adapted from English Gothic architecture for the Georgian drawing room. Shepherd's-crook arms sweep to soft scrolled terminals, and cabriole front legs end in bold, hand-carved ball-and-claw feet, a pairing found on fine English and American Chippendale seating of the period. Rear legs are chamfered in period-correct style, and the seat is fitted as a drop-in slip seat, upholstered in a rich emerald velvet.

This elbow chair, the 18th-century term for an open armchair as distinct from an armless side chair, is hand-carved and joined using traditional cabinetmaking techniques for lasting strength. Equally suited to a dining table, a writing desk, or a library, it brings authentic Georgian and Chippendale design language into a room built for daily use. A versatile centrepiece for refined English-style interiors.

Material – Teak wood and premium velvet fabric 

Dimensions in Inches:

Overall Height - 40
Seat Height - 18
Overall Width - 27
Overall Depth - 24
Seat Depth - 21

Delivery Timeline - Every piece from The Collectors is crafted to order. Production and delivery typically require 4–6 weeks, with occasional extensions reflecting the care, materials, and finishing each object demands.

Customisation – Please email us at hi@thecollectors.in or call at 9886331003, before placing the order, in case you want to customise the wood type, dimensions or polish.

The price mentioned includes all taxes and delivery.

Item code – TCC52

Please Note:
Product images are for design reference. Each piece is individually handcrafted, and natural variations in finish, leather tone, wood grain, and dimensions are part of its character, which make each piece unique. Photographs will be shared during production for your review. Materials such as fabric, leather, and hardware are subject to availability; suitable choices will be offered for your selection where required.