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Eero Aarnio Red Velvet Ball Chair for Asko
By Eero Aarnio, Asko, Stendig Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic vintage ball chair by the iconic Midcentury designer, Eero Aarnio. A "room within a room
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Pair of Period Swivel Egg Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio or Overman
By Eero Aarnio, Overman
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of period swivel egg or ball chairs in the style of Eero Aarnio, Overman with
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Plastic

French Set of Six Louis XVI Style Cane Back Side Chairs, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
raised on four rounded and flute carved legs, which taper gently and sit on petite ball feet. The chairs
Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Oversized Pair of Postmodern Lounge Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Art Nouveau feel. They channel designs similar to Jean Royere. I love their ball feet. The chairs
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Lounge Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
. The legs are oiled oak ball feet and the chair has been completely reconditioned in our London
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of American Painted Lowback Windsor Antique Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ball foot on the other chair, the crest rail fully sunk in one while is simply rests in shallow grooves
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Windsor 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 Lounge 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 Dining Room 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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four French Mid Century Leather Iron Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
for more photographs. The chairs have brass ball finials leading to iron sculptural frames, with hair
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Orange Eero Aarnio Kantarelli Fiberglass Side Table for Asko Oy, Finland, 1967
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
New York Times wrote about the Ball Chair and Pastil Chair at this time: "the most comfortable forms
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

18th Century Neoclassic Fauteuil or Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
small and worn ball feet. The chair is in it's original condition, only the frame has been strengthened
Category

Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

22k Gold

Eames Time Life Chair in Tan Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ball casters added. Chair swivels. Does not recline. Chair is not height adjustable. Offered with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Polished Aluminium and Black Leather Executive Armchairs
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Weesp, NL
Helsinki, and started his own office in 1962. The following year, he introduced his Ball Chair, a hollow
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Eight Bar Harbor Rattan Wicker Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
border. Supported by straight legs ending with decorative braided ball claw feet. The chairs have been
Category

20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Unusual Mannerist Revival 19th Century Turned Wood Armchair
Located in Lomita, CA
ball front feet. The chair is sturdy, but the wood trim that frames the back is in need of attention
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Revival Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Ball Chair for Kids by Eero Aarnio Ed. Adelta, 1963
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Paris, FR
Rare kids version of the ball chair designed by Eero Aarnio. The Finnish designer Eero Aarnio
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Lounge Chairs

Ball Chair Designed by Eero Aarnio and Produced by Asko in 1963
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Paris, FR
Original 1st edition of the Ball Chair Designed by Eero Aarnio and Produced by Asko in 1963. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Ball Chair Designed by Eero Aarnio and Produced by Asko in 1963
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Paris, FR
design from the sixties, very famous thanks to his Ball Chair designed between 1963 and 1965. Aarnio
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eero Aarnio "Ball" Chair
Located in Miami, FL
This is the famous often photographed "Ball" chair by Aarnio. This example is in a very
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Aarnio Ball Chair Newly Upholstered, 1960s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Bridport, CT
Amazing example of 1960s design. The Eero Aarnio ball chair made of fiberglass, aluminum, and newly
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mid Century Pod, Ball or Egg Swivel Chairs from the 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Extremely comfortable pair of 1960s pod chairs, newly upholstered in a dove gray striped velvet
Category

Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Upholstery

Pair of Queen Anne Beech Side Chairs Manner of Ball Circa 1710
Located in Louisville, KY
Pair of Queen Anne Carved Walnut and Beechwood Side Chairs, Circa 1710; in the manner of John Ball
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Malibu Chair by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Malibu Chair by Kelly Wearstler. This whimsical accent chair is hand formed using hollow steel and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

A pair of Regency brown oak hall chairs attributed to George Bullock
By George Bullock
Located in Knutsford, GB
with a ball tip. The chairs are supported by tapering turned, fluted legs to the front and curved
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Pair of Wood and Rush Hamam Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wooden low Hamam chairs with rush seats. The wood frame is in great condition with ball
Category

Vintage 1960s Side Chairs

Set of six Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
chairs common name. Ball finials top the back uprights which are joined to the front legs with multiple
Category

Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Late 19th-Early 20th Century Danish Leather and Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
barley twist oak and raised on ball feet. The chairs upholstered in close-nailed red leather.
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Jacobean Dining Room Chairs

Vintage Fiberglass Ball Chair in the Style of Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare fiberglass ball chair made on late 60s following the manner of Eero Aarnio. The ball works
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Contour Lounge Chair
By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1
Located in Phoenix, AZ
lever almost effortlessly moves the lounge chair on its ball bearings to the desired position. Note the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Two Pair of Syrian Stick Ball Armchairs
Located in Sarasota, FL
blue stone & white bone in the stick and ball design. These chairs would have been purchased during
Category

Vintage 1940s Syrian Anglo Raj Armchairs

Materials

Stone

#3501 Pair of Italian Art Moderne Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
ebonized ball feet. Three ball accents top the frame. Chairs are upholstered in black velvet with tape trim.
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Vintage Iron Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Papperzini for Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Hudson, NY
signature large ball finials. Measures: Chair dimensions: 26" W, 29" D, 34" H. ottoman dimensions: 24
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

Pair of Fine Quality 19th Century French Empire Style Open Armchairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
). These superb chairs consist of an upholstered back with reeded supports with brass ball bead decoration
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Swiss Provincial Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
. The chairs also feature ball turned railings and finials, circa 18th century.   
Category

Antique 18th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th C American Sheraton Painted Armchair with Rush Seat
Located in Carmel, CA
The late Sheraton chair has ball and turned detail on back as well as the front stretcher. The
Category

Antique Early 1800s American Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Eero Aarnio metal and leather three piece lounge suite, Finland circa 1970
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
innovative designers of the 1960s, designing the “Ball" chair and the suspended “Bubble” chair. His
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Hudson, NY
Iconic Eero Aarnio ball chair in white fiberglass on aluminum swivel pedestal base. This version
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Eero Aarnio Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Southampton, NY
The ball, or globe chair was designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963 and is
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Marco Zanuso Martingala, 1954 with Brass Legs, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
covers on tapering brass legs terminating on ball feet. The chair is in normal condition, but need to
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

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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, 2024
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2024
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Masonic 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Gazing 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, 2022
    Mirror 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, 2022
    Carpet 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Today, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carpet 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Ball 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
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    Although 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, 2022
    Ball 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.
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    Historically, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Yes, 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.
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    Yes, 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.