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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 Russel Wright, Conant Ball
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
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Dresser, 1950s
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
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
Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950's
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
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
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
Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Miami, FL
Spindle back maple wood rocker designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Conant Ball.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Highboy Dresser
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern five-drawer solid birch highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
USA, 1950s
Measu...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
