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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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Conant Ball Mid-Century Oak Parquet Checquered Side Tables, Pair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Conant Ball Mid-Century modern Oak Parquet Checquered single drawer side tables. Measure 20" in width, 26" in depth and stands 20" tall. Drawer measures 13.25" in width, 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Russel Wright for Conant Ball Lowboy Dresser
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage mid-century modern lowboy dresser was designed by Russel Wright for the Conant Ball Company.
Please confirm location ( Brooklyn or NJ ) with seller.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Sideboard by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Built in the 1950s by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball.
Beautiful 2 piece birch sideboard.
• American craftsmanship meets beautiful materials and functionality in this sideboard with...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
Dresser or Chest of Drawers by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball ModernMates
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and functional seven-drawer dresser or chest of drawers by Leslie Diamond for the ModernMates collection manufactured by Conant Ball of Massachusetts, circa 1950s. The dresse...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Stepped End Tables
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Stepped End tables. Functional Design that looks great as well. All original and still present very well. Solid construction! Lower shelf is 17" hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Maple
