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Tubes and Ball Chandelier
By Possoni Illuminazione
Located in Milan, IT
Composition of 5 pendant elements in natural alabaster stone in ball and tubes shapsìes; the metal
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Smoked Glass Ball Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
A simple modern designed three blown glass ball chandelier. This chandelier is of the period in
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Deco Ball Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Chandelier brass construction chrom-plated with three spherical shades and one bell-shaped
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Industrial Holophane Ball Chandelier
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
Spherical form Holophane shade hangs from brass tube. Capable of high wattage generating high light if desired. Metal cap, and ring at top and bottom
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hinged Three Ball Mini Chandelier
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
style. There is a centre ball that is the axis for three satellite hinged ball shades. Each hood works
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Machine Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
18 Karat White Gold Yellow, Green Sapphire Three Ball Chandelier Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18Karat White Gold Yellow, Green Sapphire Three Ball Chandelier Earrings
Graduated 3 balls
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Black Ball Lights Chandelier Polished Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier black ball lights with polished brass round arcs
and steel spherical diffusers style of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Brass
28:16 Bocci Ball Pendant Chandelier.
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Italian ball chandelier.
The large rectangle metal plate supports sixteen suspended
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Sheffield, MA
Small Postmodern chandelier with five lights with crystal swags, faceted as well as ball drops with
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Swarovski Chrystal Ball Chandelier, 1970s
By Swarovski
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Chrystal ball chandelier. Over 300 hundred Chrystal balls. Hanging on brass chains
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
2 Swarovski Crystal Ball Chandelier, 1970s
By Swarovski
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two pieces, solid crystal ball chandeliers. 5 small bulbs each, brass base. Very rare to find 4
all
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Mod 5-Light Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier
By Lightolier, Moe Light
Located in New York, NY
Chic and decorative mod midcentury chandelier having 5 art glass ball globe shades, each having an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Enormous Murano Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Enormous Murano glass ball Sputnik chandelier in a polished chrome. Customization is available in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Custom Murano Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier
By La Murrina
Located in New York, NY
Custom Murano glass ball sputnik chandelier in polished brass finish. There are 15 candelabra light
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Floral Ball Chandelier by Palwa
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Emil Stejnar, Ernest Palme, Palwa, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Impressive floral ball chandelier from the 1960s.
Extremely successful design and very high quality
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Ball Pendant Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco wrought iron ball pendant chandelier. The fixture was re plated in nickel and re
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron, Nickel
Mid Century Modern Soccer Ball Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed and Custom size of this Chandelier . Made of solid Brass banding all soldered
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
7 Cup Square Plaster Chandelier with Ball and Chain
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
7 cup square plaster chandelier with ball and chain by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior design.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Steel
7 Cup Square Plaster Chandelier with Ball and Chain
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
7 Cup Square Plaster Chandelier with Ball and Chain by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Steel
Modern ball chandelier by Orion Austria 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a striking piece of mid-century modern artistry: the modern ball chandelier by Orion
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Half Ball Starburst Chandelier by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in New York, NY
ball fixture. Interesting variation of the classic, and more common, ball Starburst chandelier form
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Ball Chandelier in Molded Glass and Wrought Iron
Located in BARSAC, FR
Art Deco period ball chandelier composed of a square hammered iron pavilion, a chain with two large
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier Sciolari, Italy 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960s
6 sockets e14.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Midcentury Ball Chandelier in Worked Glass
Located in bari, IT
Italian midcentury chandelier in worked glass from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Italian Style Post-War Glass Ball Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian-Style Post-War Design chandelier with a silvered glass bowl under 6¬Ω tiered silvered glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Hollywood Teardrop and Crystal Ball Chandelier in Nickel and Handblown Glass
Located in New York, NY
An elegant flush mount chandelier with contrasting crystal ball and teardrop glass segments in a
Category
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Chandelier with Crystal Drops and Ball Ceiling Pendant Midcentury, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Brass ceiling pendant
Lustre with crystal drops and one ball
French, circa 1960
One drop with
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Chrome Ten Ball Spiral Cascading Pendant/ Swag/Chandelier
By Alberto Reggianini
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chrome ten ball spiral 7' high cascading pendant/ swag/chandelier, 1960s-1970s swag light with a 14
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Houseof Opal Ball Chandelier Ceiling Light in Sand
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Illuminate your space with the opal ball chandelier. 10 opal glass orbs sit on beautifully curved
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Antique French Ball Form Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
swan chandelier. This fine chandelier is embellsihed with a large central cut crystal ball which is
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Ball Form Swan Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze six arm Ball form Chandelier of superb
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Ball ceiling lamp
Located in Braga, Braga
Ceiling lamp
Probably Verner Panton
Origin: Denmark
Period: 1970s
Material: metal
Color: gold
Dimensions: 20 cm diameter
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Brass Chandelier Composed of Multiple Clear and Textured Glass Ball Elements
Located in New York, NY
Brass chandelier composed of multiple clear and textured glass ball elements.
6 standard.
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Red Murano Ball Drops Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 4-light, will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries, ready to hang. Wood bulb posts. Swags of macaroni beads and...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French Polished Brass Two-Tier Ball Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French polished brass two-tier ball chandelier, 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Teardrop and Crystal Ball Chandelier with Brass and Hand Blown Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant flushmount chandelier with blue and transparent crystal teardrop glass segments in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in
French Polished Brass Two-Tier Ball Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French polished brass two-tier ball chandelier, 19th century. Currently not electrified, but we can
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s
It requires 1 x E27
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell Lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s
It requires 1 x E27
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Victorian Brass Chandelier w/ Floral Ball & Bellflower Glass Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Aesthetic, Victorian, 4-light chandelier with bellflower-shaped, holophane glass shades. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Mid-Century Modernist Glass Ball Chandelier by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Kingston, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist chandelier by Doria features seven etched glass ball shades
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
German Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome and Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This Mid-Century Modern chandelier was made in the 1960s in Germany. It is made of six unique glass
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Chandelier - Leather Urchin Medium Double-Ball in Cream-Stone
Located in New York, NY
Subtly resembling a jellyfish, the Urchin Chandelier is handcrafted with varying lengths of
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Leather, Cut Glass
Pair of Large-Scale Ceramic Ball Globe Pendant Chandeliers
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great looking pair of large-scale ceramic ball hanging fixtures. Each ball is 14" in diameter and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Chandelier - Leather Urchin Medium Double-Ball in Cream-Stone
Located in New York, NY
Subtly resembling a jellyfish, the Urchin Chandelier is handcrafted with varying lengths of
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Leather, Cut Glass
Sciolari Chromed Tube and Glass Ball Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Modern elegance from the 1970s.
The center stem contains five candelabra size sockets and is showed here with clear light bulb, blending in with the glass balls, creating a power...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Rare Large and Bright 1970s Murano Seguso Ball Chandelier by OTT International
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Ott International
Located in Halle, DE
A rare large and bright 1970s Murano Seguso ball chandelier by Distributeur: OTT International
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 24.81 in Dm 23.63 in
Art Deco Ball Lamp .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco ball lamp from 1940
Highly recommended item will be perfect complementation of the
Category
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Art Deco Ball Lamp .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco ball lamp from 1940
Highly recommended item will be perfect complementation of the
Category
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
10 Light Sputnik Orbit Brass and Frosted Glass Ball Chandelier Germany, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
glass ball shades. Vintage tiered chandelier made of gilt brass and frosted glass of exceptional beauty
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Spiky Soccer Ball Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Custom designed and Custom made Pendent in the shape of a (Soccer Ball ) with applied spiky
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal Chandelier/Pendant with Glass Ball
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Faux bamboo gilt metal chandelier /pendant with white globe
Takes one 100 watt max Edison based
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Starburst 26" Palwa Ball Chandelier Gold-Plated Brass, 1960s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari, Gebrüder Cosack, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant starburst 29-lights chandelier with gold-plated stars. Designed by Christoph Palme. The
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Large Glass Ball & Sputnik Chandelier by Kamenický Šenov, 1960s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier or pendant light by Kamenicky Senov. An original mid-century vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Custom Murano Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier in Oil Rubbed Bronze
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Murano glass ball sputnik chandelier in oil rubbed bronze. The chandelier has 18 standard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
6 White Ball Glass Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
6 white ball Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in good
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Ceiling Ball Chandelier Venini Yellow Brass Chain, Italy, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian ceiling ball chandelier venini yellow brass chain, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fabio Lenci Italian Chandelier Pop Art Ball Murano Glass, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Fabio Lenci Italian chandelier Pop Art ball Murano glass, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Transitional Silver Leaf Sputnik Ball Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern transitional silver leaf Sputnik ball chandelier light fixture
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Silver Leaf
H 21 in W 19.25 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Palatial Doré Bronze Circular Crystal Beaded Ball Chandeliers
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of doré bronze circular crystal beaded ball chandeliers. Each of these palatial round
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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Ball And Ball Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic ball and ball chandelier available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every ball and ball chandelier was constructed with great care. Find 654 options for an antique or vintage ball and ball chandelier now, or shop our selection of 38 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ball and ball chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ball and ball chandelier made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made ball and ball chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg and Stilnovo are consistently popular.
How Much is a Ball And Ball Chandelier?
Prices for a ball and ball chandelier start at $133 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $2,218.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
Questions About Ball And Ball Chandelier
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Conant Ball is not still in business as of January 2022. The company closed in 1980. However, the furniture is still popular among collectors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Conant Ball furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A ball gown dress and a princess dress are different names for the same style of cut in a wedding dress. This style of dress features a flattering fitted bodice and a full, voluminous skirt that flares out at the waist. The term ball gown is associated with more volume in the skirt than the term princess dress. Browse 1stDibs to find a beautiful array of wedding dresses from top boutiques around the world.
- 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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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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