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What does a disco ball represent?
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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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Shop for 1970s Disco Ball on 1stDibs
Rainbow Mosaic Glass Disco Ball, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage disco ball made of mosaic glass tiles. Rare example with rows of different colors of glass. Yellow, mirror, blue, red and green throughout. Some small chips and cracks ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American More Mirrors
Materials
Metal
70s Modern Mirror Disco Ball Coasters, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A great set of six (6) 1970s Modern mirror coasters, '70s Modern/Postmodern design period, circa 1970s, late-20th century. 1970s Disco period. Essential for protecting furniture tops...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Mirror
1970s Black Chiffon Lurex Rhinestone Disco Romper and Full Length Ball Skirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely sensational 1970s couture black metallic and chiffon rhinestone romper jumpsuit and ball skirt! Insane amount of hand-sewn workmanship throughout! Thick metallic lurex, wi...
Category
1970s American Evening Gowns
Vintage Moroccan Multi-Color Glass Orb Lantern Moorish Style 1980s
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Size: 11.5 in. height with hook x 9 in. diameter.
1960s-1970s disco ball style.
Not wired for electricity, shade only.
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Moroccan Royal Blue Moorish Glass Orb Glass Lantern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Has a small door to access the inside,
1960s-1970s disco ball style.
Size: 13.5 in. height with hook x 10 in. diameter approximate.
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Moroccan Cobalt Blue Glass Orb Lantern, Marrakech, circa 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Its round silhouette and constellation of circular glass panels also give the piece an unexpected 1970s disco-ball aesthetic. This combination makes the lantern particularly appealin...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
