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What is inside a disco ball?
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The 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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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
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
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass


