What is a Clawfoot Tub?
Once a staple in just about every well-to-do home, the clawfoot tub has become somewhat of a collector’s item as well as a popular decorating item in recent years. Originally constructed of cast iron and covered in a porcelain coating, some of the newer models are made from hard acrylic material. Characterized by a deep body and a graceful rolling rim mounted on claw feet, the clawfoot bathtub provides an ideal environment for enjoying a leisurely bath after a hard day. The concept of the clawfoot tub goes back to at least the eleventh century BCE. There is evidence of pedestal tubs that had the same deep body that became a staple of their later counterparts. Often, these versions of tubs featured a level rim, and a simple drainage system. Pedestal tubs were the province of the higher classes, and were considered something of a luxury. By the 19th century, clawfoot bathtubs were found in many of the larger homes in metropolitan areas. Slowly, the concept of indoor plumbing was also ent
