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Pair French Mid Century Leather
Iron Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Norwich, GB
available listed separately, also as a set of four.
The chairs have brass ball finials leading to iron
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
$2,349 / set
Ball chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Highland, IN
An icon of 1960s pop furniture design, the ball chair by Eero Arnio is both revolutionary and
Category
1960s Finnish Space Age Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Aarnio Ball Chair for Asko
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic 1960s vintage ball chair by the iconic Mid-Century designer, Eero Aarnio. A "room within
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Aarnio Ball Chair by Asko Lahti
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pre Adelta ball chair by Eero Aarnio from the 1960s in brilliant orange with original black
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ball Chair by Asko - Eero Aarnio 1963, Rare First Edition
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Munster, NRW
Ball chair by Asko Eero Aarnio.
1963 First edition, foam is good.
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio Red Velvet Ball Chair for Asko
By Asko, Eero Aarnio, Stendig Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic vintage ball chair by the iconic Midcentury designer, Eero Aarnio. A "room within a room
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Aarnio "Ball Chair" – Iconic Mid-Century Modern Design
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Dronten, NL
An unmistakable icon of 1960s design, the Ball Chair by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio is as bold
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Original Ball Chair from Adelta, by Eero Aarino, Black and Blue, Finland, 1980s
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original Space Age Ball Chair by Adelta, Eero Aarino for Asko, Black and Blue, , Finland, 1980s
Category
1980s Finnish Space Age Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An iconic and expressive swiveling Ball lounge chair, the black fiberglass spherical seating
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Conant Ball Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Conant Ball. Newly
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Ds 9100/01 tennis ball chairs by De Sede Swiss for WTA Zurich Open in 1985.
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Rare Vintage De Sede Ds 9100/01 Tennis Ball set.
Designed for the WTA Zurich Open in 1985
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
1960
s Swedish Swivel Ball / Lounge Chair in Tan Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Typical Scandinavian modern swivel ball chair in tan leather and made in the 1960's in Sweden
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Leather
A Pair of Period Swivel Egg Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio or Overman
By Overman, Eero Aarnio
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of period swivel egg or ball chairs in the style of Eero Aarnio, Overman with
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Aarnio White "Pastille" Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
Industrial award for this chair. The New York Times wrote about the ball chair and pastil chair at this time
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Leather Tub Chair on Ball Caster Feet
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional leather tub chair in excellent original condition. This chair features chic blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chinese Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Wingback Chairs by Hickory Chair, Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These chairs are Chinese chippendale style ball and claw wingback chairs by Hickory Chair. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Lucite Hanging
Bubble Chair
by Eero Aarnio for Adelta, Signed
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designed the Ball chair, which was equally iconic to the Bubble chair. We have an authentic Ball chair by
Category
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Miami, FL
Spindle back maple wood rocker designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Conant Ball.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Leslie Diamond Pair of Lounge Chairs by Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful pair of easy chairs by Leslie Diamond have open-arm frames of hard rock maple which
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Littleton, CO
Russel Wright's Classic spindle back rocking chair for Conant Ball.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Midcentury American Russel Wright Maple Lounge Chairs Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of original midcentury Russel Wright for Conant Ball All maple low lounge chairs. Arms have
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Lounge Chair in the Danish Modern Style
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern style low lounge chair, designed b y Russel Wright for Conant ball. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Rattan Eero Aarnio Elephant Boot Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
his iconic Ball Chair and Bubble Chair. Aarnio's designs are characterized by their playful
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Set of Six Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Modern Maple Dining Chairs
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Houston, TX
Modern Set of Six Windsor style dining chairs made by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball. The frames
Category
1960s Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Mid Century Blonde and Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 Russel Wright for Conant Ball Mid Century Modern Blonde Birchwood and Upholstered Dining
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs attributed to Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design midcentury dining chairs design attributed to Russel Wright, for Conant Ball
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Lucite Hanging
Bubble Chair
by Eero Aarnio for Adelta, Signed, Mint Condition
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, transitional, classical and more. Aarnio also designed the ball chair, which was equally iconic to the bubble
Category
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Russel Wright Lounge Chairs for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish mid century Russel Wright lounge chairs produced by Conant Ball. The impressive sculpted
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Tub Chairs on ball caster feet
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Orange mohair fabric, loose cushion seat, and back. Matched pair of chairs clean, original and
Category
1970s American Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Set of Art Deco Chairs with Rush Seat and Ball Finials
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W450 D400 H840 mm
Art Deco design rush chair. The ball-shaped final is wonderful. A
Category
1950s French Art Deco Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Wright Conant Ball Set of 6 Dining Side and Armchairs, 1960s
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
by Russell Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1970. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 22
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Ball and Claw Fireside Wingback Chairs by Thomasville
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of ball and claw fireside wingback chairs by Thomasville
Offered is a pair of ball and claw
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1960s French Stick and Ball Wooden and Rush Corner Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
A charming dark wood stick and ball craftmanship corner chairs with original rush seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
1960s French Bobbin Turned Stick and Ball Wood Rush Corner Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
A charming dark wood stick and ball craftmanship corner chairs with original rush seat. We do have
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Rare Tufted Burgundy Leather Chippendale Ball and Claw Footed Wing Chair
By Hancock
Moore
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This chair has all of the attributes of Hancock & Moore in terms of styling and the quality of the
Category
1990s American Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Sunball by Selldorf
Rijs for Rosenthal, 1960s Ball Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Telgte, DE
Sunball by Selldorf & Rijs for Rosenthal, 1960s ball outdoor lounge chair
The SUNBALL is a design
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
1970s Space Age Fiberglass Pga Golf Ball Pod Chair-A Pair
By Mario Sabot
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very unique pair of fiberglass Molded lounge chairs in the shape of golf balls. These were acquired
Category
1970s American Space Age Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Six Russel Wright for Conant Ball Dining Chairs
By Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find form designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, six armless chairs in original finish
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Dining Chairs Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sophisticated dining chair designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball. Solid maple
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple, Upholstery
Pair of Gilt Iron Chairs Crown or Harlequin Style Ball Finials Art Deco
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of gilt iron chairs in a harlequin style which look like a jester’s crown with ball
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Iron
English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball
Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Ball and Claw Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: Vintage Chinese Chippendale style carved ball and claw Mahogany dining chairs - set of 8. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Russel Wright Open Armchairs for Conant-Ball, Pair
By Russel Wright
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pair of Russel Wright lounge chairs for Conant-Ball are constructed in natural American maple
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Classic Vintage Bamboo Corner Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming bamboo corner chair with ball finials. Sides and bottom apron of the chair have decorative
Category
1950s Chinese Chinese Export Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Six Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Patio Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
balls a light grey. Each steel chair with aluminum ball finials measure 25.5” wide, 25” deep and 36
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of W
J Sloane Tub Chairs on Coasters
By W.
J. Sloane
Located in New York, NY
Pair of upholstered lounge tub chairs by W & J Sloane. The chairs has ball form coasters on the
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Table and 4 Dining Chairs
By Salterini, Mario Papperzini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
" deep and 34.5" high (top of ball). Seat height is 17". Chairs are steel and balls are aluminum
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Tufted Leather Wingback Chair with Matching Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
tufted leather with claw and ball feet.
Chair measures: 41 H x 34 W x 34 D
Ottoman measures: 17 H x 27
Category
1960s Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Eero Aarnio Dining Set for UPO, Finland
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Eero Aarnio, best known for the "Ball Chair" he designed in 1966, also is the creator of this Space
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Midcentury Dining Room Set by Eero Aarnio for UPO, Finland, 1971-1972
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Eero Aarnio, best known for the "Ball Chair" he designed in 1966, also is the creator of this Space
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Black Metal Side Accent Chairs, Pair
By Salterini
Located in Lambertville, NJ
ball finials. Graphic occasional accent chairs, dining side or cafe bistro chairs, or desk chairs. In
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s Tufted Barrel Chairs in Forest Green Leather, Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exaggerated on the button tufted backs, arm rests and hand holds.
Chairs are on ball wheels that allow
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 1950s Red Silk and Linen Blend Custom Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of custom upholstered red silk and linen blend slipper chairs with oak ball feet, lacquered
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Lacquer
Set of Four Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Chicago, IL
A good matched set of four American Windsor inspired chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
1980s Rubber Pallone Pa Lounge Chairs by Roy De Scheemaker for Leolux, Set of 2
By Roy de Scheemaker, Leolux
Located in Izegem, VWV
manufactured by Leolux in the Netherlands.
With a futuristic aesthetic, the Pallone chair has a ball-like
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Foam, Coating
Set of
10
English Queen Anne Style Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of (10) English Queen Anne style side chairs with cabriole legs and ball & claw feet. The
Category
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Swivel Desk Chair by Emeco
By Emeco
Located in New York, NY
ball caster feet. The chair is in very good, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Steel
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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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