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Why is it called a cannonball bed?
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A cannonball bed is called that because of the round finials found on the bed posts. Legend has it that American furniture manufacturers got the inspiration for the design when the colonists began sanding the bedposts into round ball shapes as a sign that they supported the revolutionary movement. Shop a range of cannonball beds on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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Russel Wright, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of maple chests of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Conant Ball, USA, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
$11,500 / set
Maple Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Dorchester, MA
Russel Wright designed this solid maple armchair for Conant Ball, inspired by the round frame and spindles of the classic American Windsor.
One chair remains available.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950's
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid century Modern full size bed , designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball as part of their highly successful Modern Mates series. The bed features a rectangular hea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Dresser, 1950s
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-drawer solid birch dresser or chest of drawers
By Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball, "ModernMates" Collecti...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
1950's Mid Century Desk and Chair Conant Ball Modern Mates by Leslie Diamond
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century desk, with original chair, designed by Leslie Diamond, for Conant Ball, as part of their hugely successful Mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Conant Ball, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Conant Ball
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed and produced by Conant Ball, USA, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$17,900 / set