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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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Mid Century Bachelors Chest by Leslie Diamond Conant Ball Modern Mates 1950's
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in San Diego, CA
Architectural Mid Century three drawer Bachelors Chest, designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball, as part of their hugely successful Modern Mates series, circa 1950's. The piece is...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
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
Art Deco Button Back Mohair Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
This stunning side chair was realized by the esteemed American designer Russel Wright in the United States, circa 1940. It features four conical splayed legs in ebonized walnut; and ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Mid Century Sideboard by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
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
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, Chest of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in High Point, NC
A maple chest 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
