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Pair of Circa 1940 French Low Fireplace Chairs in Carved Beech and Rush
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
and back rails are topped with large, ball finials, giving the chairs a unique appearance. Perhaps the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Beech
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
with oiled oak ball feet. The Karu Chair is available to order in a range of different shearlings and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$15,523 / set
English Regency Walnut Hand Carved Corner Chair
Located in Lomita, CA
, and the chair sits on ball turned supports. The seat is pointed at the front and the back curves. The
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Corner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Lucite and Brass Vanity Swivel Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design was in brass and commissioned by Lucille Ball. The chair is in good vintage condition.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Space Age Original Leather
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Telgte, DE
transparent evolution of the legendary Ball Chair, offering a unique floating seating experience. Its striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage 1950s Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
$11,000 / set
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Gilt Dining Chairs After Versace
Located in Rio Vista, CA
elegant fluted legs that taper and end with silver ball shaped feet. The chairs are an amazing study in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Dining Room 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
Vintage 1950s Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
$19,000 / set
Saucer Dining Chair in Gypsum
Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios, Set of 4
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
the signature stacked-ball motif, grounding the chair with a bold yet refined silhouette. The seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint
A fine set of 8 19th c Irish mahogany dining chairs by Butler of Dublin
By Butler
s of Dublin
Located in Dallas, TX
carved arms and 6 sides. These chairs are heavily carved with fine eagle heads on the arm chairs and ball
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Original Josef Hoffmann
Jacob
Josef Kohn "24-Ball" Table #1263
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
This table follows the same concept as the "Seven Ball Chair" presented at the Kunstschau 1908
J. & J
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Tables
Materials
Beech, Plywood
The Potto Armchair in COM by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
polished walnut ball feet, the Potto Chair combines playful proportion with irresistible comfort. Its
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 20th Century Brtisih Colonial Oak Plantation Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
with ball feet. The chair is upholstered in pink foliate bamboo leaf pattern and showcases carved
Category
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$1,100 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Michael Taylor Montecito Garden Dining Armchairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
chairs have smooth ball finials on the back and arms. Arms measure 25 inches high on the flat support
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Michael Taylor Montecito Garden Dining Armchairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
dramatic black powder coated finish. The iconic chairs have smooth ball finials on the back and arms. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Fur...
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Brown Leather Button Wing Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
covered in the original brown leather. The chair boasts scrolling arms, a sprung seat, loose feathered
Category
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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 Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wood, Mohair
$22,400 Sale Price / set
36% Off
John Salterini American Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Lounge / Armchair
By John Salterini
Located in Queens, NY
supported in an iron frame with ball finials on the chair back corners and armrests, resting on four
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of New Mulberry Silk Velvet Sporting Life George Smith Scroll Arm Armchairs
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Son’s design with ornately carved Claw & Ball base frame
The chairs themselves are the large size
Category
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Ball Chair
By MAS CREATIONS BY MASQUESPACIO
Located in VALENCIA, VC
The BALL CHAIR is like a wild and funky ride dropped right into your home with a chair that's
Category
2010s Spanish Futurist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,560 / item
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
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
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 Lounge 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
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Modern Classic Wooden Ball Chair Straight by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in New York, NY
The wooden ball chair is a contrasting piece of soft material (fabric) with a harder material (wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Contemporary Maroon Velvet Wooden Ball Chair Round by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in New York, NY
The wooden ball chair is a contrasting piece of soft material (fabric) with a harder material (wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
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
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
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
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
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
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Set of 8 French Oak Armchairs, 17th Century
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
a lathe to create equally ball shapes. The chairs have rectangular backs covered in straw colored
Category
Antique 17th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Eero Aarnio The Ball Chair, Pair
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love balls! Midcentury masterpieces. From Aarnio Originals website: The ball chair was designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
$15,800 / set
Eero Aarnio Ball chair in Kvadrat Hallingdal Red 65
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Ball Chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio Ball chair in Kvadrat Hallingdal Blue 750
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Ball Chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio Ball chair in Kvadrat Hallingdal Orange 547
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Ball Chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Orange Ball Chair After the Model by Eero Aarnio, Wool and Fibreglass
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963, the ball chair made its debut at the Cologne Furniture
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Orange Ball Chair After the Model by Eero Aarnio, Wool and Fibreglass
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963, the Ball Chair made its debut at the Cologne Furniture
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Original Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Chair
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Retro Ball Chair in the Style of Eero Aarnio for Asko, C.1960
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The iconic and original ball chair, designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko. The interior cushioning has
Category
20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Lambskin
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black and White Swivel Ball Lounge Chair - In Stock
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and expressive swiveling ball lounge chair.
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and
Category
2010s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio, Ball Chair by Asko, Signed 1, Edition in Bright Orange 1963 Finland
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Munster, NRW
The ball chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963 and presented at the International Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Pair of Mid Century "Ball" Chairs by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of "Ball" form swivel chairs by Eero Aarnio. The chairs consist of white fiberglass shell
Category
20th Century Finnish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Textile
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
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage Eero Aarnio Inspired Finn Stone Ball Chair, Set of Seven
By Finn Stone, Eero Aarnio
Located in Wichita, KS
Vintage indoor outdoor ball seats - inspired by Eero Aarnio ball chair and Conceived by Irish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Irish Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Paint
Iconic Eero Aarnio Ball Chair by Adelta
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Aarnio Ball Chair for Adelta, 1980s
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
This design is from outer space! The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Red and White "Ball" Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage ball form swivel chair by Eero Aarnio. The chair consists of a white fiberglass shell
Category
20th Century Finnish Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Textile
1st Edition Series Eero Aarnio Ball Chair, Asko Finland Custom Order in Leather
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The ball chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963 and produced by Asko in Finland
It was
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Swivel ball chair attributed to Eero Aarnio, 1980s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
and the design has been attributed to Eero Aarnio.
The Ball Chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Abalone, Fabric, Plastic, Fiberglass
Child’s Eero Aarnio Style Swivel Ball Chair Red and White
By Eero Aarnio
Located in West Hartford, CT
This iconic Ball Chair is child size, perfect for the playroom. Designed by Finnish interior
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
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The Ball Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the the ball chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each the ball chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, fiberglass and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a the ball chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A the ball chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made the ball chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Conant Ball, Eero Aarnio and Asko are consistently popular.
How Much is a The Ball Chair?
A the ball chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,339, while the lowest priced sells for $1,150 and the highest can go for as much as $16,400.
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 The Ball Chair
- 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.
- What is a Masonic Ball?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Masonic balls, also known as golden globes or cross fobs, are ornate orbs that are imbued with symbolism. They usually open to a cross pendant. They can be used as pendants or pocket watch fobs. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry on 1stDibs today.
- Are witches balls for kids?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no age limit on witches balls; however, they are meant to be ornamental and may not serve as the best toys since they are typically made from glass. A witches ball, similar to a ball ornament, is a hollow glass sphere originally hung in windows to ward off evil spirits in the 17th and 18th century. You can shop a selection of witches balls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is inside a disco ball?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The inside of a disco ball is typically a round piece of foam, plastic or aluminum. Disco balls are made by gluing hundreds of tiny reflective pieces, such as mirrors, onto the outside of the ball. You’ll find a variety of fine disco balls and 1970s nostalgia items on 1stDibs.
- How do ball clocks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
- What are mirror balls used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mirror balls are used as decorative objects. When light shines against them, they create dazzling reflections. You will sometimes see mirror balls called disco balls because they were common decorations in 1970s discotheques. On 1stDibs, find a range of mirror balls.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carpet balls are called carpet balls because of their original purpose. When first produced during the 18th century in Scotland, carpet balls were part of a set used to play the Victorian parlor game carpet ball. Find a collection of antique carpet balls on 1stDibs.
- What were carpet balls used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carpet balls were used to play the game Parlour ball. This Victorian-era indoor game is related to bocce ball or lawn bowling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carpet balls from top sellers around the world.
- What are ball gowns called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Ball gowns are sometimes called evening gowns or gowns. It is also technically correct to refer to a ball gown as a dress. However, the term dress can also describe pieces that are more casual than gowns. Shop a range of ball gowns from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What are antique carpet balls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Today, a disco ball usually represents the 1970s. That's because the discotheques that heavily influenced society, fashion and music during that decade often had a mirrored disco ball mounted on the ceiling. Its purpose was to cast reflections down onto the dancers as they moved. You'll find a range of vintage disco balls on 1stDibs.
- What is a gazing ball used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Gazing balls are used for decorating gardens. These orbs are generally placed atop a pedestal or wrought iron base. They were believed to bring good luck and ward off evil, but nowadays, they are used just for decorative purposes. Find a collection of antique, new and vintage building and garden elements today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bagatelle game is played with nine balls. It is similar to billiards and is played with wooden cue sticks. The balls are shot across a table, aiming for certain areas to score points, with the goal being to score the most points to win. Find an array of bagatelle games from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Sir William Congreve patented the design in 1808, Scottish clockmaker Robert Bryson seems to have invented the rolling ball clock. Examples of his work that predate Congreve's patent have been identified by modern-day historians. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of rolling ball clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ball and claw furniture has been popular through a range of eras. It has been a notable feature of the Queen Anne era and the Rococco period, covering the early to late 1700s. It was also highly popular during the Edwardian period in the early 1900s. Find a collection of ball and claw furniture from various eras on 1stDibs.
- Are Ball watches Swiss-made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Yes, Ball watches are Swiss-made. Although the company was founded in the United States, it relocated to La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in the 20th century. Since then, Swiss artisans have done all the assembly and finishing work. Ball watches also feature Swiss movements and components. Some are made in-house, while others come from other Swiss makers, such as ETA. Explore a range of watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Ball watches a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Yes, Ball watches are a luxury brand. Founded in 1891 in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has a long tradition of expertly crafting watches intended to perform reliably in tough conditions. The watchmaker now has its headquarters in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, where it assembles and finishes its watches and produces some of its own movements and components. Ball is particularly well-known for introducing technologies that enhance the durability of its timepieces, such as a protective crown that reduces the risk of the face shattering due to impact. Compared to some other luxury makers, Ball offers its watches at more accessible prices, so some people consider the brand to be entry-level luxury. Explore an assortment of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Historically, bowling balls were made out of lignum vitae, which is known as the hardest, densest wood. Today, bowling balls are made with more plastic and polyester materials. You can find a collection of vintage and modern bowling balls on 1stDibs.
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