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"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
Vintage 1960s Finnish Swivel Chairs
Vintage Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko, Finland 1963
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
interior? This original Ball Chair by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio, produced by Asko in the 1970's
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, Green and White, Adelta, Finland circa 1980/1990s
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Regensburg, DE
One of the greatest design classics of all time, the “Ball chair”, designed by Eero Aarnio (born
Category
1990s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, Green and White, Adelta, Finland circa 1980/90s
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in Regensburg, DE
Ball chair by Eero Aarnio, Green and White, Adelta, Finland circa 1980/90s
One of the greatest
Category
Antique 1890s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, Orange and White, Adelta, Finland circa 1980/90s
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in Regensburg, DE
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, Orange and White, Adelta, Finland circa 1980/90s
One of the greatest
Category
Antique 1890s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Iconic Eero Aarnio Original Bubble Chair, 1968, Space Age Scandinavian Modern
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eero Aarnio's bubble chair from 1968 is based on the idea of Aarnio's iconic ball chair. Like the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Very Early Pastil Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1967
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Munster, NRW
lifestyle one after the other: the 'ball chair' 1966 and the 'pastil' 1967. taking inspiration from
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Ball Chair in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1990s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Ball Chair is an original design item realized in the 1990s.
This beautiful seating was
Category
1990s Danish Chairs
Materials
Foam
Vintage Fiberglass Ball Shaped Child
s Chair
Located in Baambrugge, NL
The original so-called 'Ball chair' (for adults) was designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, USA, 1940s
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 Art Deco dining chairs designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball in the 1940s. These
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Orange Eero Aarnio Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The unforgettable ball chair was first created in 1963 by Eero Aarnio and then it later debuted at
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Vintage Ball Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio Restored in Loro Piana Alpaca
By Eero Aarnio
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Pair of vintage ball chairs in the style of Eero Aarnio restored in Loro Piana alpaca and virgin
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Fiberglass
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Chair from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely in dark walnut, the folding chair with ball and ring hand grips on splayed
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Ten Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
comfortably, the arm rail beautifully formed with an inward twist to lend comfort. The chairs rest over ball
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Pair Joined Oak King William
Queen Mary Side Chairs 1690
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of antique William & Mary joined oak side chairs, circa 1690
Each back with a pair
Category
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Oak
Eero Aarnio Dining Room Set 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
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Plastic
post-modern broadway chair by gaetano pesce for bernini, 1993, set of 4
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
to the chair, symbolizing the “ball-and-chain” history had put on women.
in 1970, the musée des arts
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Russel Wright for Conant Ball Desk and Chair
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage writing desk and chair in maple by Russel Wright for Conant Ball. The chair is unmarked
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Textile
Baker Chippendale Mahogany Leather Nailhead Wingback Library Club Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Chippendale styling with leather upholstery, nailhead trim and mahogany frame. The chair supported by ball and
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Chair Restored in New Zealand Sheepskin
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
famous Ball pillows with the chair in the same grey sheepskin.
Measure: 39" W x 39" D x 35.5" H x 17.5
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
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, it is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare "Abakus" Bed Frame by Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish furniture design, such as the Ball Chair (1962), the Bubble Chair (1968) and the Pastille Chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Portuguese-Style Pierced Splat Back Dining Side Chairs, Black
Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
and terminating into claw-and-ball feet. The chairs are painted in a faux-marbled black with gold
Category
20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Lounge/Arm Chairs With Ottoman by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini
By Mario Papperzini, Salterini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
seat supported in an iron frame with aluminum ball finials on the chair back corners and armrests
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
6 George II Chippendale Style Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
armchairs feature the same carved knees and claw and ball feet as the side chairs with carved and scrolled
Category
Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Pair of Dutch Floral Marquetry Walnut Dining Chairs Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
claw and ball feet.
The chairs have been French polished and the seats have been just reupholstered
Category
Antique 1780s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Very Early Hans Wegner Swivel Chair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Hanover, MA
rolling ball casters). Both chairs are completely original and have been with the same family since new
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Eero Aarnio "Mushroom" Stool in Rattan / Wicker, Asko 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
. He has created quite a few classics in Finnish modern designs such as the Ball chair, Bubble chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan
A Pair Of Eero Aarnio "Mushroom" Stools In Rattan/Wicker, Asko 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
designs such as the Ball chair, Bubble chair and Pastilli, most of these designed in the 1960s. Aarnio's
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Eero Aarnio, “Puppy”, Orange Polyethylene Sculpture, 2005
By Eero Aarnio, Magis
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
his more modern pieces, using fiberglass in innovative ways. In those years he designed the “Ball
Category
Early 2000s European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Dining Table with Four Chairs in the Style of Aarnio
Located in Astoria, NY
of Aarnio's "Ball" chair. The chairs are newly upholstered in tomato red wool twill and have a loose
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Sets
Materials
Plastic, Laminate
Set of Eight Early 20th Century English Metal Curule Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
developed a nice color and finish from exposure to the elements. Two large, ball finials top the chairs
Category
Early 20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Eight Mario Papperzini for Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
By John Salterini, Mario Papperzini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
ending with whimsical gilt ball finials. The chair legs are conjoined by gracefully curved stretchers
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Walnut Revolving Desk Chair c.1880 19th Century
Located in London, GB
shepherd's crook arms and a saddle seat. It is raised on cabriole legs that terminate in ball feet. The chair
Category
Antique 1880s Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding Garden Dining Set Attributed to Salterini
Located in New York, NY
A delightful garden dining set attributed to Salterini. Table and 4 chairs in wrought iron with a
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Regency Mahogany Armchairs with Sabre Legs
Located in London, GB
above ball decorated crossrails. The chairs, finely moulded throughout above drop-in seats supported on
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$7,402 / set
20th Century George III Style Leather Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
leather hide, the chair stands on elegant cabriole legs with a carved knee terminating on claw and ball
Category
Early 20th Century English George III Armchairs
Midcentury Italian Faux Bamboo Vanity Stool or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
finish and a vintage double padded seat. The top of the chair has round ball finials.
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Iron
Pair of 18th Century Walnut Portuguese Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
the side rails are scalloped. The chairs stand on Ball-and-Claw feet. The overall feel is one of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Queen Anne Revival Solid Mahogany Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
leather drop in seat, above cabriole legs with a carved knee and claw and ball feet. The chair is in
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Pair of Antique French Walnut Wood Armchairs, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
either side. The front feet are lion’s paw and the back feet are small ball feet. The chairs have been
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Pair Mid Century French Leather
Iron Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Norwich, GB
Fabulous pair of mid century French leather & iron armchairs. Circa 1950’s.
The chairs have brass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
$2,352 / set
Huge Pair of Victorian Chesterfield Restored Brown Leather Armchairs
Footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
claw and ball
The chairs have a traditional coil sprung base, each spring is hand tied eight ways
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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 Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
$2,352 / set
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Montecito Garden Dining Armchairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
accents. The iconic chairs have smooth ball finials on the backs and the arms. The flat arm rests measure
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Aarnio "Ball Chair" – Iconic Mid-Century Modern Design
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair, 1968
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Surrey, GB
acoustics as the Ball Chair, a little cocoon that shields off the outside world. White leather cushions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
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
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Irene Set of Six Order-Eero Aarnio Three Pastil Chairs
Three Pony for Air frei
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Pastil
After the international success of the ball chair in the 1960s, new balls were sold and shipped
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Fabric
White Leather Bubble Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
.’ It shares the same unique acoustics as the Ball chair, a little cocoon that shields off the outside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Lounge Chair in the Danish Modern Style
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
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 Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, USA, 1940s
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
A set of 4 Art Deco dining chair frames designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball in the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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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
- 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 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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