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What does a disco ball represent?

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What does a disco ball represent?
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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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 ...
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Vintage 1970s American More Mirrors

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Metal

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...
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Moroccan Vintage Glass Orb Lantern Moorish Style Multi-Color
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.
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

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Glass

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Orb Lantern with Blue Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Has a small door to access the inside, 1960s-1970s disco ball style. Size: 11.5 in. height with hook x 9 in. diameter approximate.
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Orb Lantern with Multi-Color Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Size: 11.5 in. height with hook x 8.5 in. diameter. 1960s-1970s disco ball style. Not wired for electricity, shade only.
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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.
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Lanterns

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Art Glass

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