Paw Feet for Curved Furniture Legs
Large Brass Claw Feet provide a graceful termination to curved sofa and table legs. This Federal design was extensively used by Duncan Phyfe, a Neoclassical cabinet maker in early 19th century. This style was then revived again in the 1900's. These animal like feet are stamped brass with sharp crisp detail, finish is polished. The stamped process offers advantages as is is slightly flexible to conform to furniture legs.
Furniture Claw FeetAll measurements are interior dimensions:
| Claw foot should be just slightly larger than size of furniture leg. |
Paw Feet for Curved Furniture Legs
- Claw foot should fit down snugly, onto furniture foot.
- If foot-size differs from claw foot, it may be necessary to reshape furniture foot.
- Test fit, once foot is correctly shaped.
- If minor adjustments are still needed, carefully bend brass a slight amount to conform to furniture foot.
- Once fit is correct, attach with 2 mounting pins.
If restoring furniture: legs may need alteration to accommodate claw feet.