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Why is it called a cannonball bed?
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A cannonball bed is called that because of the round finials found on the bed posts. Legend has it that American furniture manufacturers got the inspiration for the design when the colonists began sanding the bedposts into round ball shapes as a sign that they supported the revolutionary movement. Shop a range of cannonball beds on 1stDibs.
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Conant Ball, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Conant Ball
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed and produced by Conant Ball, USA, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$17,900 / set
1950
s Mid Century Desk and Chair Conant Ball Modern Mates by Leslie Diamond
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century desk, with original chair, designed by Leslie Diamond, for Conant Ball, as part of their hugely successful Mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950
s
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid century Modern full size bed , designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball as part of their highly successful Modern Mates series. The bed features a rectangular hea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Rare Pair Russel Wright Lounge Chairs for Conant Ball, 1935
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rarely seen set of two Russel Wright (Russell Wright) large lounge chairs with wood shelf / bookshelf frames. Reupholstered in recent years. Very comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Early American Style Maple Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Early American Style Solid Maple Bedside three-drawer Chest of Drawers Nightstand. Dovetail joints constructed drawers functioning flawlessly.
Measures 16.5 " in width,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Night Stands
Materials
Maple
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Corner Bookcase, 1950s
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern solid birch corner bookcase
By Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
USA, 1950s
Measures: 45.5"W x 35.5"D x 30"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
