Hands down it is an easy answer for me. Hoofs and paws at the base of an otherwise tasteful piece of furniture just doesn’t do it for me. Paws, claws, and hooves have been used as table feet for an eternity. However there is something about the literal nature of these pieces that are well sort of creepy. In the words of Rose Tarlow “an object added for effect instead of affection will always look like an affectation”. Myra Hoefer uses them often in her designs. I love her ...