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William
Mary Ladderback Chairs - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
supported with an H-stretcher and finished in ball feet. Dimensions per chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century William and Mary Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
$485 / set
1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
finials to the top and brass ball feet. The chairs also have sloping arms and fold for easy storage. Can
Category
1950s Directoire Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
$11,000 / set
Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Buffalo, NY
Simple ,,smart design..... Conant ball desk and matching spindle chair in maple,,,, Russel Wright
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
Set Of Six Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Ico Parisi, Carlo di Carli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
brass balled feet. The chairs are newly upholstered in a golden tweed with flecks of white.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Brass
Space Age Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Fiberglass and Velvet Design Italy 1970
Located in Palermo, IT
An unmistakable icon of 1970s design, the Ball Chair is as bold today as it was when it debuted in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Table and Chairs
Located in New York, NY
vinyl, with brass finials to the top and brass ball feet. The chairs also have sloping arms and fold for
Category
1950s Directoire Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
$19,000 / set
Councill Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Chippendale style dining chairs with ball and claw feet
By Councill
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950
s Mid Century Desk and Chair Conant Ball Modern Mates by Leslie Diamond
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century desk, with original chair, designed by Leslie Diamond, for Conant Ball
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Cognac XO Chairs
Matching Table by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Telgte, DE
shape reminiscent of Aarnio’s famous Ball Chair and offer a luxurious seating experience with their high
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York
By Kay Korbing
Located in New York, NY
, fabric seat and back on aluminum star base, with original ball coaster feet. The chairs are structurally
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950
s
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Ball dressers, desk, and chair we have listed separately , along with our extensive collection or chic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
orange Aarnio 'ball' chair with custom order leather upholstery from the original maniufacturer 'Asko
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood, Mohair
$22,400 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Set of Two Eero Aarnio "Mushroom" Juttu Stools In Rattan/Wicker, Asko 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
pioneering work with plastics and fiberglass in the 1960s. His creations—including the Ball Chair, Bubble
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Georgian Style Oversized Mahogany Ball and Claw Upholstered Wingback Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Georgian Style Oversized Mahogany Ball and Claw Upholstered Wingback Chair attributed to Harden
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball
Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Item: English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair Details
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reproduction Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Arm Chairs with Shell Carved
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron
Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
, tub chairs. Constructed with iron cabriole legs, mesh apron, mesh back support and aluminum ball
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Montecito Lounge Chair with Ottoman Michael Taylor Style
By Michael Taylor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
and ball finials.
Montecito chair and ottoman with bowed back and sides, ball finials.
Iconic patio
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Eight Red Mid Century Woodard Metal Dining Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Stamford, CT
red paint. Mesh seat, woven mesh back, ball finials.
Substantial and comfortable chairs. Rare.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Carl Heldt, "HOPSCOTCH"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
architectural cast-offs. A baluster from a stairway, a spindle leg from a chair, a croquet ball, drawer runner
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Oil
Original Vintage
Ball Chair
Designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Amstelveen, NL
The Ball chair was designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963. This vintage chair
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Extreme rare Ball chair by Eero Aarnio made by Asko.
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Sittard, NL
Rare 1st edition Ball chair.
Made by Asko, Finland.
Designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963.
Today they
Category
1960s Finnish Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Leather
First Edition Pastil Easy Chair - Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Antwerpen, BE
received the American Industrial Design Award. The New York Times wrote about the Ball Chair and Pastil
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Rocking Chair in the Style of Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball
Located in Bedford, NY
Unusual Green Conant Ball rocker in very good condition. Stamped
Conant Ball and made in Gardner
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Fritz Neth Kugelsessel, Correcta, Neu Gepolstert
By Correcta, Fritz Neth
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
A design highlight "made in Germany": 1950s ball chair designed by Fritz Netz, produced by Correcta
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric
One pair of Eero Aarnio Lounge chair "RUUTU" in a near-new condition
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Djurhamn, SE
furniture such as the Ball Chair.
Among other things, he collaborated with the Finnish furniture company
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Birch
Maple Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Dorchester, MA
Russel Wright designed this solid maple armchair for Conant Ball, inspired by the round frame and
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Deco Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman Attributed to Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1950s Art Deco style solid maple lounge chair and ottoman attributed to Russel Wright for the
Category
1950s American Art Deco Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Armchair by Eero Aarnio for Mobile Italia, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio, Mobel Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
designers to work with artificial materials such as fiberglass, acrylic and plastic. His 1963 Ball Chair, a
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Providence, RI
Russel Wright for Conant ball lounge chair, circa 1945. Chair is in new black lacquer. The cushions
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Brown Leather Wing Chair on Ball and Claw Legs, circa 1960
Located in Salisbury, GB
Brown leather wing chair on ball and claw legs, circa 1960.
Category
1960s English Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Leather
MAITLAND SMITH Mahogany Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Chippendale style dining side chairs by Maitland Smith. Solid mahogany with carved crest
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Birch ModernMates Office Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond
Located in Dorchester, MA
Part of Leslie Diamond's ModernMates line for Conant Ball, this birch chair turns the form of a
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Birch
CENTURY Scrubbed White Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Century Furniture. Solid hardwood with
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Set 6 Dining Chairs Attributed Modern Mates by Leslie Diamonds for Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek set of 6 "Scoop" chairs by Leslie Diamonds for Conant Ball circa 1950s. Excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Ovoide armchair by Willy Guhl for Eternit 1950s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in PARIS, FR
chair
This ball chair is an organic sculpture evoking the shape of a mushroom. Handcrafted from
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Cement
Mid Century Barrel Chairs
By Smith
Watson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mahogany Barrel Chairs with Ball Posts.
Category
1950s Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
$1,600 / set
Douglas Ball en Jeff Sokalski Clipper CS-1 Computer Workstation by Newspace, USA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Clipper CS-1. Newspace, Forth Worth (Texas, USA), 1994. Made of multiplex, plastic, leather seat, mounted on a coated steel frame on wheels. Signed by man...
Category
1990s American Modern Retro Ball Chairs
TEN American Chippendale
Bicentennial
Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A set of ten mahogany Chippendale manner ball and claw-footed dining chairs; including eight 'sides
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$14,000 / set
Vintage Hand-Decorated Black Chinoiserie Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in South Newfane, VT
legs and gold ball feet.
Each chair-back is painted with a unique design, primarily in soft gold
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Set of 3 Mid Century Wrought Iron Patio Chairs with Finials
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A set of 3 gorgeous, Mid-Century Modern wrought iron monumental dining chairs with ball finials
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Iron
Bar cabinet by Asko Export Nordic Finnish Wooden teak 2 parts Complete, 1960
By Asko
Located in Denia, ES
fiberglass (and later polypropylene) chairs, such as the Ball chair (1963), V.S.O.P. chair (1966), Pastil Pod
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Teak
Cabinet Teak 1960 Asko Export Finland
By Asko
Located in Denia, ES
fiberglass (and later polypropylene) chairs, such as the Ball Chair (1963), V.S.O.P. Chair (1966), Pastil Pod
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Teak
Cabinet Teak Nordic Design Asko Export Finland 1960
By Asko
Located in Denia, ES
(and later polypropylene) chairs, such as the Ball Chair (1963), V.S.O.P. Chair (1966), Pastil Pod
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table Asko Export Finland model "Bonanza"
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Denia, ES
molded fiberglass (and later polypropylene) chairs, such as the Ball Chair (1963), V.S.O.P. Chair (1966
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Beech
Asko Export Finland Commode Teak Parts of Set
By Asko
Located in Denia, ES
fiberglass (and later polypropylene) chairs, such as the Ball Chair (1963), V.S.O.P. Chair (1966), Pastil Pod
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Teak
Regency Style Dining Set Pedestal Table and Ten Chippendale Chairs Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
arms and eight side chairs.
Very comfortable chairs with ball and claw feet and lions head hand-carved
Category
Late 20th Century English Regency Retro Ball Chairs
Danish Styled Ball Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A egg yolk yellow loose seat cushioned upholstered Danish swiveling ball chair with chromed base
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,900
"Ball Chair" by Eero Aarnio, 1963
By Eero Aarnio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Ball Chair" by Eero Aarnio,
Designed 1963,
with molded fiberglass reinforced polyester spherical
Category
1960s Finnish Retro Ball Chairs
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1963
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
The ball chair is also known as the globe chair and is famous for its unconventional shape. It is
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Original Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Dronten, NL
Original ball chair designed by Eero Aarnio and manufactured by Adelta, Finland.
The Ball chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
Original ball chair designed by Eero Aarnio and manufactured by Adelta, Finland.
The Ball chair
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Leolux Leather Patchwork Ball Chair
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super rare black leather ball chair by Leolux. Great patchwork leather sculptural chair. Conforms
Category
1980s Dutch Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Leather
Swivel Ball Chair Attributed to Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Brussels, BE
Swivel ball chair attributed to Eero Aarnio.
Category
1960s Finnish Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Textile
Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Telgte, DE
Original ball chair by Eero Aarnio Asko
Leather, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather
Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Telgte, DE
Original ball chair by Eero Aarnio Asko
Red fabric, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
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Retro Ball Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of retro ball chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and plastic, all retro ball chairs available were constructed with great care. Retro ball chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian retro ball chairs are consistently popular styles. Conant Ball, Eero Aarnio and Russel Wright each produced beautiful retro ball chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Retro Ball Chairs?
Prices for retro ball chairs start at $225 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $2,400.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Retro Ball Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
- What is the Ball Chair made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Whether or not Eero Aarnio Ball chairs are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal opinion. When the chair debuted in 1966, the New York Times reporter who saw it at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne suggested that the seating on display was "designed more for laughs than for comfort." However, the distinctive chair brought Aarnio instant commercial success. Today, many people still find the inviting foam-filled fabric seat inside its molded-fiberglass orb to be as comfortable to sit on as it is pleasing to the eye. Shop an assortment of vintage Eero Aarnio Ball chairs on 1stDibs.
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