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American Oak Stick and Ball Magazine Rack, circa 1890
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming and rare carved American oak stick and ball magazine rack, circa 1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
19th C. English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Display Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. English Victorian bamboo stick and ball curio shelf display etagere. Item features stunning
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique English Victorian Black Stick and Ball Spindle Magazine Rack Canterbury
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall black painted stick and ball magazine rack with handle. This beautiful antique will be
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 20 in W 14 in D 19 in
Arts and Crafts Stick and Ball Form Ebonized Umbrella Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Umbrella stand composed of an ebonized-oak stick and ball constructed frame with painted black cast
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
19th C English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Etagere w/ Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Display Etagere w/ Mirror. Item
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
H 54.5 in W 30 in D 11 in
Jenkins & Phipps Stick and Ball Wicker Portrait Chair
By Jenkins & Phipps
Located in Hanover, MA
Jenkins & Phipps stick and ball wicker photographers or portrait chair with asymmetrical scrolled
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Jenkins & Phipps Stick and Ball Wicker Portrait Chair
By Jenkins & Phipps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jenkins & Phipps stick and ball wicker photographers or portrait chair with asymmetrical scrolled
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
Antique Arts & Crafts Stick and Ball Thebes Bentwood Slat Wooden Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Stick and Ball Thebes Bentwood Slat wooden stool. Item features bentwood
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Stools
Materials
Wood, Paint
Wicker Bamboo Wood Stick and Ball Étagère Shelves Storage Piece Victorian
Located in New York, NY
A white 'stick and ball' bamboo and wood Étagère storage display piece with four (4) shelves
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Bamboo, Wicker
H 44.25 in W 21 in D 8.25 in
High Victorian Stick and Ball Variation Hall Rack, Attributed to Hunzinger
By George Hunzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
High Victorian stick and ball variation hall rack, attributed to Hunzinger. Rare form, tall and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Metal
Late 19th Century Large Antique Victorian Oak Stick and Ball Fretwork
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Antique Victorian oak fretwork with a diamond and square stick and ball design, with carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
Ebonized Regency Wood Side Chair in Black with Stick and Ball Gold Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
stick and ball furniture. The sides under the upholstered seat, have stretchers and are accented with
Category
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Antique Victorian Stick and Ball Partition Panel With Gate, Late 19th C.
Located in Harlingen, TX
This stunning antique Victorian stick and ball panel is an architectural salvage from a bank where
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Architectural Elements
Materials
Mahogany
English Upholstered Two Seat Wood Bobbin Stick and Ball Armchair or Bench
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fantastic antique stick and ball armchair or bench. This beautiful chair features a turned wooden
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick & Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick and Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair. Item
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Chestnut
H 42 in W 19.5 in D 31 in
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Ball and Stick Rattan Wicker and Cane Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
A truly wonderfully preserved example of Victorian stick and ball fiddlehead style. Great Patina
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Antique R. J. Horner School Deeply Carved Stick & Ball Oak Corner China Cabinet
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
flanked by deeply carved and pierced scroll and foliate supports with stick and ball supports, cabinet
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror
H 74 in W 43 in D 26 in
Antique Victorian Heywood Wakefield (attr) Ball & Stick Wicker Chair, Circa 1890
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
A truly wonderfully preserved example of Victorian stick and ball fiddlehead style. Great Patina
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Paint
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Wicker Ornate Music or Magazine Rack with Beads Curlicues and Woven Ball Finial
Located in Miami Beach, FL
of an elegant Victorian parlor at the height of the era. It has stick and ball crisscross beading on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wicker, Beads
H 23 in W 17.5 in D 14 in
Moroccan Wall Shelf or Bracket
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, and ebony floral and geometric inlays, a gallery, balustrades, stick and ball finials, and moorish
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
American Wicker & Oak Stick & Ball Variation Table by Heywood-Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Wicker & Oak Stick & Ball Variation Table by Heywood-Wakefield
USA, 1880s
An American
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Sofa Tables
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire
Located in Palm Beach, FL
carvings throughout, including arched niches with stick and ball panels.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Desks
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Bamboo Side Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
, decorative stick and ball openwork base.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Victorian Era Sculpted & Painted Rattan Magazine Book Stand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular Victorian "stick and ball" era molded and sculpted rattan magazine or book holder
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Victorian Oak Wood Rush Seat Small Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rope cord seat, stick and ball clawed backrest, very unique child's chair. Circa 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Children's Furniture
Materials
Cord, Rope, Oak
H 27 in W 14 in D 22 in
Antique Moroccan Fire Screen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
reliefs, stick and ball panels, turned supports and carved legs.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Mahogany
Moroccan Tray or Coffee Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, inlaid bone and stick and ball supports.
Category
20th Century Moroccan British Colonial Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Marble Top Console with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
inlays throughout, two drawers, stick and ball panels, arches, finials, galleries, balustrades, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut & Marble Tall Pier Mirror Hall Tree
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tall impressive size, nice narrow depth, lower swing stick and ball door, carved and mirrored "hearts
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Marble
H 91.5 in W 29.5 in D 10 in
Set of Eight Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, aesthetic movement stick and ball and turned legs and stretchers.
Armchair: H: 38 W: 23 D: 23 Seat: 20
Side
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-Century Bronze Nest of Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
table has a stick and ball gallery and all three tables with straight, faux bamboo legs, bracket bases
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Bronze
Six Danish Modern Teak Fan Back TOTEM Dining Chairs by Torstein Nilsen Westnofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
armchairs and four side chairs. Chairs feature solid teak and oakwood stick and ball, fan back, frames
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 40 in W 21 in D 21 in
Vintage Ball and Stick Molecular Model of Benzene
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage ball and stick molecular model depicting elemental structure of Benzene, circa 1950s.
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Set of Four Scandinavian Modern Teak Totem Dining Chairs by Torstein Nilsen
By Westnofa Furniture, Torstein Nilsen
Located in San Diego, CA
of teak with stick and ball fan back construction, curved stretchers and beautiful sculptural form
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Ball and Stick Wall Shelf/Magazine Rack, 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-113 ball and stick shelf with straight top shelf and slanted bottom shelf.
Ideal for bathroom
Category
Vintage 1920s Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
20th Century Indian Red Painted Wooden Ball & Stick Ottoman
Located in Southampton, NY
20th century Indian Red Painted Wooden Ball & Stick Ottoman
A rustic red painted wood frame with
Category
20th Century Indian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bobbin Rush Corner Chair, France 1910s
Located in Beograd, RS
is sturdy and ready to be used. It features wood stick and ball craftsmanship with original rush seat
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 25.6 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Bronze Labrador Dog Statue, "Bailey" With Ball or Stick
Located in Yonkers, NY
trying to honor or celebrate their furry loved ones.
Bailey can be designed to have a stick or ball in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Midcentury Brass Umbrella Stand, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely sculptural Austrian modernist ribbon umbrella stand or or walking stick holder with two
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Attr Alphonse Mucha (Czech, 1860-1939), Art Nouveau “Four Seasons” Floor Screen
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Atlanta, GA
different beautiful lady to showcase each season of the year. Held together by an aesthetic movement stick
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Burlap, Wood, Canvas
H 48.5 in W 43.5 in D 4 in
Antique French Provincial Rush Corner Chair Carved Oak 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
chair, wood stick and ball craftsmanship corner chair with original rush seat raised on turned legs and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bobbin Rush Corner Chair 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
chair, wood stick and ball craftsmanship corner chair with original rush seat raised on turned legs and
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Vintage 10K Gold Ball Stick Pin - United States - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage 10K yellow gold ball stick pin - featuring a gold sphere (6 mm. diameter) - hand made
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.38 in D 0.63 in L 2 in
Antique Gold Football Soccer Player Stick Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
/ football playerabout to kick his ball.
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
English Brass Demi Lune stick stand
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
black drip tray raised on brass ball feet.. This umbrella stand has been cleaned and polished and is in
Category
20th Century English Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Chalcedony sapphire and stick pearl necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
sapphire rondelles. Interspersed with lustrous Keishi solid nacre stick pearls. A pretty necklace that
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
DCW Editions Biny Spot Bulb Wall Lamp in Black-Gold Steel and Aluminium w/ Stick
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Biny Spot Bulb Wall Lamp in Black-Gold Steel and Aluminium w/ Stick by Jacques Biny
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 6.07 in Dm 2.56 in
DCW Editions Biny Spot Bulb Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminium w/o Stick
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Biny Spot Bulb Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminium w/o Stick by Jacques Biny
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black-Gold Steel and Aluminium w/ Stick
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black-Gold Steel and Aluminium w/ Stick by Jacques Biny
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminium w/o Stick
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminium w/o Stick by Jacques Biny
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black-Gold Steel and Aluminium w/o Stick
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black-Gold Steel and Aluminium w/o Stick by Jacques Biny
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 6.07 in Dm 2.56 in
Art Deco Exceptional Church Lamp with Yellow Glass Ball , 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Exceptional Church Lamp with Yellow Glass Ball , 1930s, Germany
This lamp works with E27
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chinese Pair Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Buddhist Lion Joss Stick Holders
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair antique Chinese Kangxi porcelain famille verte Buddhist Lion joss stick holders
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Free Shipping
H 5.12 in W 2.96 in D 2.17 in
DCW Editions Biny Spot Bulb Wall Lamp in Black-Nickel Steel without Stick
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Biny Spot Bulb Wall Lamp in Black-Nickel Steel without Stick by Jacques Biny
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Biny Spot Bulb Wall Lamp in Black-Gold Steel & Aluminium w/o Stick
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Biny Spot Bulb Wall Lamp in Black-Gold Steel & Aluminium w/o Stick by Jacques Biny
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black-Nickel Steel & Aluminium w/o Stick
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black-Nickel Steel and Aluminium w/o Stick by Jacques Biny
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 6.07 in Dm 2.56 in
Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Walking Swagger Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
as closed fist holding a ball with a carving of a snake outside above a plain tapering shaft
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memora...
Materials
Horn, Ebony
H 36.25 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Sterling Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin.
The plain ball grip with wirework
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memora...
Materials
Horn, Ebony
H 35 in W 35 in D 35 in
Antique Lapis Lazuli Blue John Amethyst Lady's Walking Stick Wooden Parts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & rare example of a Lapis Lazuli Ball Grip Handle removed from an early Walking Cane
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century, English Folk-Art Stick Handle
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk-art stick handle.
Made from a single piece of hand carved pine, detailing a
Category
Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
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Stick And Ball For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal stick and ball for your home. Each stick and ball for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect stick and ball — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A stick and ball is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made stick and ball has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by James Howell, Jenkins & Phipps and Joseph Hicks are consistently popular.
How Much is a Stick And Ball?
The average selling price for a stick and ball at 1stDibs is $900, while they’re typically $198 on the low end and $4,999 for the highest priced.
Questions About Stick And Ball
- What is a taper stick?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Taper sticks are particularly intended to handle thinner, tapered candles. During the 1700s, they were required as frequently as possible in daily life. One popular usage was for melting the wax seals used in letter-writing. The wax could be dazzled with an intaglio cut with initials or a peak at the place where it was dissolved. Shop a range of antique and vintage taper sticks 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Malacca stick was a symbol of command in the army, and is often seen in the Sri Lankan, Indian and British militaries. There is a longstanding tradition in the British army of handing over the Malacca stick to the new army chief. You’ll find a collection of Malacca sticks from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Malacca walking stick?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Malacca walking stick is a long stick made out of palm trees native to Asia. People use the sticks to help them maintain their balance when walking, particularly over uneven terrain. In some cases, artisans use the sticks as umbrella poles. On 1stDibs, find a range of Malacca walking sticks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Swizzle sticks are called swizzle sticks because of a play on words. During the late 19th century, the British combined the words "swill" and "guzzle" to create the name for stirrers used in cocktails. Shop a variety of antique and vintage swizzle sticks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Scottish walking sticks are also called canes. They’re typically made of wood and have a ball on one end for someone to grip.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Walking sticks go by many different names. Some of them include: cane, handstaff, stave, shillelagh, crutch, alpenstock and staff. Walking sticks come in many different varieties from different staff material to unique and interesting heads, making them a desirable collectible. Find a collection of vintage and modern walking sticks on 1stDibs.
- Do walking sticks really help?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, walking sticks are helpful for walking. Walking sticks can help maintain posture, stability and provide support as well as take some of the impact out of your lower back and knees. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary walking sticks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There is not one consistent height for walking sticks but is instead dependent on your height and what you plan to use it for. Standing with your arms by your side, the walking stick should be 6 to 8 inches above your elbow. For climbing up steep hills, a longer stick is important.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021To measure a walking stick, the base should be placed a little wider than a foot from the outside of the wearer's shoe. The handle should be at wrist crease height with the elbow slightly bent when standing upright.
- 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.
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