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Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Pagoda Standing Bird Cage
Located in Rio Vista, CA
octagonal Chinese pagoda style roof. The roof has whimsical metal stars hanging from the edges and the cage
Category
20th Century European Chinoiserie Bird Cages
Materials
Iron
Superb Vintage Large Scale Painted Metal Bird Cage
Located in Bridgeport, CT
a hexagonal domed top with scrolled and pointed finial. The hexagonal wire cage overlaid with
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
19thc Painted Sheet Metal and Wire Birdcage John Maxheimer, New York, NY, 1885
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
, center, and top forming cylindrical cage, two cast zinc doors inscribed 'J. MAXHEIMER'S / PATENT JUNE 3
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Japonisme Bird Cages
Materials
Sheet Metal, Wire
Large Contemporary Brass Cage Chandelier Murano Opaline Glass Ball, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Huge oversize contemporary chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp brass cage with blown Murano glass
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
WWI Trench Art Miniature Hand-Carved Ball in Cage Whimsy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circa 1910 trench art whimsy figure composed of a ball in cage, all whittled form one piece of wood
Category
Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bronze Cage + Ball Big Candlestick Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introduce a touch of timeless elegance to your decor with this Vintage Bronze Cage + Ball
Category
20th Century North American Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Brass and Crystal Cage Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century brass cage chandelier with crystal drops and prism to centre. A faceted crystal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Six-light gilt bronze cage Chandelier with cut crystal pendants and daggers
Located in Paris, FR
Large six-light cage chandelier, with its gilded bronze frame, richly adorned with tassels and cut
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 44.89 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Chinese Complete Antique Handcarved Wood and Porcelain Bird Cage, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions and found in original condition
The first complete bird cage
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain, Silk, Wood
Vintage Chrome Bird Cage Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Stunning chrome ball chandelier in excellent original condition, clean working and ready to install
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mahogany Tilt Top Table, Bird Cage Wine Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mahogany tilt top table, bird cage wine table
This lovely table stands on a three footed ball
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Rock Crystal Chandelier, gilded Cage, surface wired
Located in San Francisco, CA
crystal ball. It holds over 70 handcut superb quality pear shaped and trapezoid rock crystals as well as
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
Faberge, Jeweled and Silver-Gilt Model of an Owl in a Cage Diamond & Sterling
By Fabergé
Located in Atlanta, GA
entire piece rests on three ball feet and has a cage door that opens to reveal the interior owl. The cage
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
H 5.125 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Frederic Weinberg Bird Cage Shaped Planter Hanging Fixture with Onion Dome Top
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Chicago, IL
This bird cage shaped hanging fixture was originally designed by Frederic Weinberg as a planter. A
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Industrial Adjustable OC White Ceiling Task Light Lamp with Cage Shade
Located in Oakville, CT
O.C. white adjustable ceiling task lamp, light, cast iron fittings, porcelain socket, ball and
Category
20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 60 in W 9 in D 42 in
Georgian Style Hardwood Tilt Top Tripod Table With Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
, bird cage support standing on claw, and ball feet with carved detailing.
Overall, the table is in good
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Hardwood
1950s Italian Brass Cage Lamp Pedestal Stand
Located in Hanover, MA
brass ball feet. It is 13-1/4" diameter and has a recessed circular well in the center 6" diameter
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
2 Vintage Deerfield Modern Iron Crackle Finish Open Cage Lamps
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Deerfield table lamps; open wrought iron cage form with crackle finish, ball shaped finial
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Antique Georgian Chippendale Pie Crust Mahogany Ball and Claw Tilt Top Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Georgian Chippendale Pie Crust Mahogany Ball and Claw Tilt Top Table. Item features bird
Category
Antique 19th Century Georgian Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 19 in W 36 in D 49.5 in
Georgian Mahogany Tilt-Top Table, Bird Cage Wine Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Georgian mahogany tilt-top table, bird cage wine table
This lovely table it stands on a three
Category
Antique Late 18th Century George III Center Tables
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XV style eight-light chandelier, the shaped cage centered by crystal shaft , heavily laden
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent large cage-shaped chandelier in gilded bronze presenting a beautiful and generous
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Neoclassical Swedish Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
embellishments. There is a bottom hanging cage of other crystal drops with a center crystal ball decoration.
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chandelier. This wonderful eight arm eight light chandelier is centered by a solid Crystal ball pendant which
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century French Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier Candles 12
Located in London, GB
the open cage frame supported in the centre by a baluster surrounded in rock crystal centre stems. 4
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
19th century French ormolu and crystal Marie Antoinette chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful solid cut crystal ball pendant amidst lovely
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chandelier. This most elegant chandelier is centered at the bottom by a solid Crystal ball below an Ormolu
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
H 39.5 in W 39 in D 39 in
French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers
Located in Pembroke, MA
French cage-form bronze and crystal chandelier with porcelain flowers in the Louis XVI style
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Baltic 18th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu, Crystal and Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
scrolled ormolu cage. The cage tapers upwards and is adorned with a beautiful array of cut crystals
Category
Antique 18th Century Baltic Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chandelier. The four arm eight light chandelier is centered by an elegant bottom crystal ball amidst an
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
H 39.75 in W 22.75 in D 22.75 in
French 18th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This six arm six light chandelier is centered by a finely cut Crystal ball with a rosette and three
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier with 12-Light
Located in Pembroke, MA
A large, high-quality French cage-form wrought iron and crystal chandelier, rewired for US with 12
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron, Tôle
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
arm twelve light chandelier is centered by a beautiful cut crystal ball below the elegantly scrolled
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Vintage Industrial Large Gold and Glass Cylinder Column Chandelier Cone Top
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage circa 1940s gold and opaque glass cylinder column chandelier pendant. Cage body with cone
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Louis XIV Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Ten-Light Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This fixture has many excellent qualities. The cage frame is gilt, the central stem is clad in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A French 19th century Gilt Iron, crystal and rock crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chandelier is centered by a most decorative bottom crystal ball below the eight gilt iron arms adorned with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a charming and finely cut hand blown crystal ball below a tier of
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Unusual Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Bottle Caddy
Located in Essex, MA
A unique piece with brass mountings of rectangular cage form with top recess to hold bottle
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
French Bronze Dore Chandelier with Nine Lights, Clear and Pale Lavender Crystals
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional French chandelier having nine lights on bronze dore cage.
Crystal that is very clear
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 44 in W 24 in D 24 in
French 20th Century Louis XV St. Gilt Metal And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
eight arm chandelier is centered by a solid Baccarat crystal ball pendant amidst an exceptional array of
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
H 36.25 in W 24.25 in D 24.25 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful solid crystal ball pendant below a fine foliate
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
light chandelier. At the bottom is a solid crystal ball below a fine ormolu foliate finial. Branching
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
H 51 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
French Louis XV Style Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chandelier is centered by a bottom solid crystal ball pendant amidst fine cut and tear drop shaped crystal
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Chandelier with Eight Arms of Lights in Gilded Bronze and Pendants
Located in Paris, FR
decorated with a dagger on the upper and lower part of the chandelier, as well as a blown crystal ball in
Category
Antique 1830s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Ormolu and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chandelier is centered by a beautiful solid rock crystal ball pendant amidst additional superb tear drop
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze and Crystal Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
patinated bronze cage. Above are additional acanthus leaves below the striking crown shaped canopy with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 32.75 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze, Ormolu, and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bottom by an elegant solid smooth Crystal ball below the base of the Crystal encased central fut, where
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Silvered Bronze And Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ball below a circular reserve from where the beautifully scrolled arms branch out. Each arm is adorned
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
H 49.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Gilt Metal and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bagues. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful cut crystal ball amidst a superb array of clear, smoked
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 29.25 in W 25.25 in D 25.25 in
Pair of French Early 19th Century St. Rock Crystal and Glass Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, and colored glass chandeliers. Each four arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful solid crystal ball
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu, Crystal and Glass Royal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
light chandelier after a royal model. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful solid cut crystal ball
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
H 38 in W 27 in D 27 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Bagues. The six arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful solid crystal bottom ball below superb
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
20th Century Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Amber and Grey Colored Drops
Located in Milan, IT
20th century Italian beaded crystal five-light chandelier, a small cage chandelier realized with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
H 27.56 in Dm 18.9 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mottled bobeches centering a beautiful hand blown fluted crystal ball. The beautiful cages lead up to most
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
H 44.25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Italian turn of the cent Louis XV st. gilt metal and cryst chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ball below a striking foliate gilt metal reserve with lovely leaves and an exceptional array of
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 45.5 in W 37 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Modern Maison Baguès Gilt Beaded Rock Crystal Large Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
and beaded french bird cage form body having alternating rock crystal and multi dimensional crystals
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal
Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Louis XV style "Cage" gilt bronze & crystal chandelier. Bronze frame ornated with hand
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Large Bagues Gilt & Cut Rock Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
chandelier of exquisite detail in the manner of Maison Bagues. This unusual large cage from chandelier is
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Majestic Gilt French Twelve-Light Rock Crystal Large Chandelier Baguès Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful very large 1920s gilt iron French cage chandelier has twelve lights with an
Category
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
A French 19th century Louis XV st. crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bottom crystal ball with delicate facetted designs below lovely scrolled acanthus leaves. The exceptional
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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Find many varieties of an authentic ball and cage available at 1stDibs. A ball and cage — often made from metal, stone and crystal — can elevate any home. Find 79 options for an antique or vintage ball and cage now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the ball and cage you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A ball and cage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in louis xv, Louis XVI and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ball and cage over the years, but those crafted by Lara Bohinc, Emil Stejnar and Rupert Nikoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a ball and cage at 1stDibs is $9,536, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $115,000 for the highest priced.
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- What is a Santos cage doll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Santos cage doll is a type of Santos doll that has a cage below the torso, while the torso and head are shaped like a doll. Santos dolls originated in the 17th and 18th centuries as carvings of saints, and are beloved by collectors worldwide today. Shop a collection of antique Santos cage dolls on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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- 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.
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