| A clawfoot bath is a freestanding tub raised above the floor and supported by four legs, which are shaped like claws or feet grasping a ball. Modern bathrooms, vintage glamour |
| The distinctive clawfoot leg was first seen in Europe on carved furniture and developed by craftspeople in the early 18th century. It was likely inspired by the popular Chinese motif of a dragon holding... |
| As the act of bathing itself became increasingly fashionable in the 1800s, craftspeople applied clawfoot legs to bathtubs as well. Made of cast iron lined with porcelain, the baths were – and still are... |
| In England and America, the clawfoot tub assumed pride of place in the bathrooms of the wealthy and was usually elevated and set in the centre of the room. In Australia, they were a common feature of Victorian,... |
| THE STYLES Clawfoot baths are available with different coloured feet, exteriors and interiors. Both the shape of the tub and the feet can vary. 20 cottage-cute bathrooms |
| SHAPE OF THE TUB Roll-top or flat-rim tub The roll-top or flat-rim is the style of a standard clawfoot tub, with one rounded end and one flattened end that fit against a wall. The roll top or flat rim... |
| Double-ended tub Both ends of the tub are rounded in double-ended tubs, which are better suited to being placed in the middle of the wall or room for symmetry. |
| Slipper tub A slipper tub has one end raised higher than the other, creating a more comfortable reclining position. Double slipper tubs have both ends raised and sloped towards each other. Feature floor... |
| SHAPE OF THE CLAWFOOT Because the original clawfoot tubs copied stylish furniture of the time period, there are two common variations of the ball and claw; the eagle and the lion. Styles within both variations... |
| Eagle claw Shaped like eagle talons around a ball, the eagle’s clawfoot was popular on America bathtubs as the bird was a symbol of the republic. |
| Lion paw In England, the lion’s paw was more popular, being a symbol of the kingdom. The lion’s paw may be grasping a ball or standing directly on the floor. |
| CONSIDERATIONS Clawfoot tubs are traditionally cast iron with a layer of porcelain, but contemporary manufacturing means they are now also available in fibreglass, acrylic or other modern materials. While... |
