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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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Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Bookcase, 1950s
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in South Bend, IN
An sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid birch bookcase
By Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
USA, 1950s
Measures: 36"W x 18"D x 30.13"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Mid Century Modern Russel Wright / Conant Ball Expanding Bar Cart , Server
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern Russel Wright / Conant Ball Expanding Bar Cart ,Server on castors. Elegant ,simple design, Two drawers a-top 2-door cabinet with shelves..Top separates (opens) rev...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Oak
1950's Mid Century Desk and Chair Conant Ball Modern Mates by Leslie Diamond
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
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
Russel Wright Conant Ball 4 drawer dresser
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Fraser, MI
Early Conant Ball four drawer chest.
Designed by Russel Wright for the American Modern line.
Solid Maple construction. Branded inside top drawer. Catalog number
on back: 3078C.
Category
Vintage 1930s Dressers
Materials
Maple
Conant Ball Gallery Drawer Box Modern Mates Leslie Diamond Rare
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location.
Gallery box with three drawers.
Solid Flame Birch construction.
Designed by Leslie Diamond for the fame...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Secretaires
Materials
Birch
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