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Ball Chair, 1970s
Ball Chair, 1970s

Ball Chair, 1970s

Located in Palermo, IT

Ball Chair, 1970s An unmistakable icon of 1970s design, the Ball Chair is as bold today as it was when it debuted in 1963.

Category

1970s Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko

Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko

By Asko, Eero Aarnio

Located in Wien, AT

Eero Aarnio Ball Chair from the first production of Asko. An absolute design icon and known worldwide.

Category

1960s Finnish Space Age Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam

Vintage Pair of Ball Chairs in the Design of Eero Aarnio
Vintage Pair of Ball Chairs in the Design of Eero Aarnio

Vintage Pair of Ball Chairs in the Design of Eero Aarnio

By Eero Aarnio, Adelta

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of vintage white swivel ball chairs designed by Eero Aarnio. The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966.

Category

Late 20th Century Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Metal

Space Age Mod White Fiberglass Ball Chair Style Girasole Chair Luciano Frigerio
Space Age Mod White Fiberglass Ball Chair Style Girasole Chair Luciano Frigerio

Space Age Mod White Fiberglass Ball Chair Style Girasole Chair Luciano Frigerio

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome Space Age Mod style ball chair in the style of the Girasole chair by Luciano Frigerio.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Space Age Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam

Authentic ball chair by Ero Aarnio 1980
Authentic ball chair by Ero Aarnio 1980

Authentic ball chair by Ero Aarnio 1980

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Perpignan, FR

Authentique fauteuil ball chair datant des années 80. Édition Adelta / étiquette fabricant présent sur le piètement .

Category

1960s French Space Age Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Metal

Space Age Ball Chair in White Fiberglass and Brown Leather
Space Age Ball Chair in White Fiberglass and Brown Leather

Space Age Ball Chair in White Fiberglass and Brown Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge or ball chair, fiberglass, leather, Italy, 1960s This pop-cultural lounge chair features a concave-shaped seat perched atop a conical base.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Original 1st Edition Eero Aarnio Ball Chair for Asko Finland, 1970s
Original 1st Edition Eero Aarnio Ball Chair for Asko Finland, 1970s

Original 1st Edition Eero Aarnio Ball Chair for Asko Finland, 1970s

By Asko, Eero Aarnio

Located in Renens, CH

Designed by Eero Aarnio in the 1960s, the Ball, also known as the Globe Chair, is one of the most recognised design icons of the 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Lounge Chair (MR15029)
Vintage Mid-Century Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Lounge Chair (MR15029)

Vintage Mid-Century Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Lounge Chair (MR15029)

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball chair. Classic lounge armchair in the style of TH Robsjohn Gibbings, circa 1954.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair
Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair

Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair

By Conant Ball

Located in Germantown, MD

1970s Conant Ball low back windsor chairs. Solid maple wood construction.

Category

1970s American American Classical Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Maple

Original VINTAGE Bubble Chair designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland 1990s
Original VINTAGE Bubble Chair designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland 1990s

Original VINTAGE Bubble Chair designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland 1990s

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Inspired by Aarnio’s earlier Ball Chair, the Bubble Chair allows light to pass through, making it feel less bulky while maintaining a sense of enclosure.

Category

1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Leather, Acrylic

Set of Two Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs
Set of Two Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs

Set of Two Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of two Windsor inspired chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company. Newly refinished in Ebony.  

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Space Age Original Leather
Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Space Age Original Leather

Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Space Age Original Leather

By Asko, Eero Aarnio

Located in Telgte, DE

Designed in the 1960s, the Bubble Chair is the transparent evolution of the legendary Ball Chair, offering a unique floating seating experience.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four ModernMates Windsor Chairs by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
Four ModernMates Windsor Chairs by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball

Four ModernMates Windsor Chairs by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball

By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball

Located in Hanover, MA

A set of four (or two pairs) of Windsor/Shaker style solid birch armchairs designed by Leslie Diamond for the Conant Ball company. Chairs have been recently refinished without the f...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Birch

Art Deco Upholstered Scoop Dining Chairs By Russel Wright For Conant Ball
Art Deco Upholstered Scoop Dining Chairs By Russel Wright For Conant Ball

Art Deco Upholstered Scoop Dining Chairs By Russel Wright For Conant Ball

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning set of four, mid-century, art decco, upholstered dining chairs designed by the esteemed American designer Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1940 feature a curvilinear, st...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Chenille

Eero Aarnio Sizable "Elephant Boot" Lounge Chair, Rattan / Wicker, Asko 1960s
Eero Aarnio Sizable "Elephant Boot" Lounge Chair, Rattan / Wicker, Asko 1960s

Eero Aarnio Sizable "Elephant Boot" Lounge Chair, Rattan / Wicker, Asko 1960s

By Asko, Eero Aarnio

Located in Helsinki, FI

He has created quite a few classics in Finnish modern designs such as the Ball chair, Bubble chair and Pastille, most of these designed in the 1960s.

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Side Dining Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Modern Mates
Mid Century Side Dining Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Modern Mates

Mid Century Side Dining Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Modern Mates

By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond

Located in New York, NY

Voguish and chic curved side, or desk, or dining chair designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball, from the Modern Mate series, c 1950's.The chair is not only stylish, but comforta...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Style Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Style Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Style Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4

By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball style mid-century dining chairs - set of 4 Each chair measures: 19.5 wide x 21 deep x 33 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches All piece...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

White Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1980s
White Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1980s

White Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1980s

By Asko, Eero Aarnio

Located in Helsinki, FI

He has created quite a few classics in Finnish modern design as the Ball chair, Bubble chair and Pastilli, most of these designed in the 1960s.

Category

1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Yellow Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1960s
Yellow Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1960s

Yellow Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1960s

By Eero Aarnio, Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

He has created quite a few classics in Finnish modern design as the Ball chair, Bubble chair and Pastilli, most of these designed in the 1960s.

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Midcentury Birch Spindle-Back Dining Chairs By Leslie Diamond For Conant Ball
Midcentury Birch Spindle-Back Dining Chairs By Leslie Diamond For Conant Ball

Midcentury Birch Spindle-Back Dining Chairs By Leslie Diamond For Conant Ball

By Russel Wright, Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of four model 7408 birch spindle back dining chairs were designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Furniture's Modernmates line, circa 1956.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Birch

Mid Century Lucite Hanging 'Bubble Chair' by Eero Aarnio for Adelta, Signed
Mid Century Lucite Hanging 'Bubble Chair' by Eero Aarnio for Adelta, Signed

Mid Century Lucite Hanging 'Bubble Chair' by Eero Aarnio for Adelta, Signed

By Adelta, Eero Aarnio

Located in Chino Hills, CA

His designs — including the Ball Chair (1963) and the Bubble Chair (1968) — became symbols of 1960s space-age design and remain museum-worthy works of modern art.

Category

1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Claw and Ball Corner Chair
Vintage Claw and Ball Corner Chair

Vintage Claw and Ball Corner Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Crafted from rich, mahogany-toned wood, the chair features iconic Chippendale-style elements, including hand-carved cabriole legs terminating in powerful ball and claw feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage Regency Claw and Ball Rush Seat Side Chair
Vintage Regency Claw and Ball Rush Seat Side Chair

Vintage Regency Claw and Ball Rush Seat Side Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This chair features intricately carved claw and ball feet, a hallmark of exquisite craftsmanship, paired with gracefully curved cabriole legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Vintage Regency White Ball and Claw Foot Carved Chippendale Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Regency White Ball and Claw Foot Carved Chippendale Chairs - a Pair

Vintage Regency White Ball and Claw Foot Carved Chippendale Chairs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic pair of vintage Regency side Chippendale chairs. Beautiful hand carved detail on a ball and claw foot design.

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Paint

Vintage Oversized Club Chairs on Teak Ball Feet Newly Reupholstered - Pair
Vintage Oversized Club Chairs on Teak Ball Feet Newly Reupholstered - Pair

Vintage Oversized Club Chairs on Teak Ball Feet Newly Reupholstered - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Oversized Teddy Bear Club Chairs on Teak Ball Feet Newly Reupholstered in Taupe Shearling - Pair Indulge in the perfect combination of style and comfort with these timeless ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Pop Art football pop up ball lounge chair pouf, Montis, 1980s
Pop Art football pop up ball lounge chair pouf, Montis, 1980s

Pop Art football pop up ball lounge chair pouf, Montis, 1980s

By Montis

Located in Zevenaar, NL

This rare black and white Montis ballchair in high quality Wapiti leather is a sitting element and ball at the same time. It brings out the playful side in everyone and that is exact...

Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Leather

Georgian Arm, Office Chair. Ball and Claw
Georgian Arm, Office Chair. Ball and Claw

Georgian Arm, Office Chair. Ball and Claw

Located in Stamford, CT

Georgian Arm, Office Chair. Ball and Claw A finely carved and well datailed Ball anc Claw Arm Chair in the Georgian Taste.

Category

Mid-20th Century Georgian Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

10 English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Chairs
10 English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Chairs

10 English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

The chair is supported by cabriole legs with acanthus carved knees leading to ball and claw feet.

Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage Post-Modern Gold Mohair Slipper Chairs on Brass Ball Feet - Set of 4
Vintage Post-Modern Gold Mohair Slipper Chairs on Brass Ball Feet - Set of 4

Vintage Post-Modern Gold Mohair Slipper Chairs on Brass Ball Feet - Set of 4

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Post-Modern Redesigned Gold Mohair Slipper Chairs on Oversized Brass Ball Feet - 4 Piece Set Vintage set of 4 slipper chairs in original gold mohair.

Category

1980s Unknown Post-Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Chippendale Claw and Ball Dining Chairs - Set of 16
Vintage Regency Chippendale Claw and Ball Dining Chairs - Set of 16

Vintage Regency Chippendale Claw and Ball Dining Chairs - Set of 16

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of 16 Vintage Regency Chippendale dining chairs. Featuring classic American craftsmanship, each chair boasts intricate claw and...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fine Set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs
Fine Set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs

Fine Set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs represents the timeless elegance and enduring craftsmanship of one of the most iconic furniture designs of the 18th c...

Category

1990s Unknown Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Henredon Furniture Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Henredon Furniture Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Henredon Furniture Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Henredon

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Henredon Furniture Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Set of 6 Finely Carved Mahogany Ball-Claw Chippendale Style Rittenhouse Collection Henredon Fu...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8

Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Quality Reproduction Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8. Listing includes (2) Armchairs, (6) Side chairs, carved knees terminating at ball ...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Side Chair with Tubular Brass Frame Metal Mesh Seat and Ball Finials c 1930/40's
Side Chair with Tubular Brass Frame Metal Mesh Seat and Ball Finials c 1930/40's

Side Chair with Tubular Brass Frame Metal Mesh Seat and Ball Finials c 1930/40's

Located in New York, NY

Vintage brass side chair, constructed of tubular brass, squared brass, and metal mesh, executed in the Campaign style, probably made in Italy circa 1920/50's unsigned. The chair is...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 6
Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 6

Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 6

By Henry Link

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 6.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

PAIR OF CLAW & BALL FEET CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
PAIR OF CLAW & BALL FEET CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs

PAIR OF CLAW & BALL FEET CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

These are very well made and collectable pair of chairs, the frames are solid beech, circa 1950-1960, they have been fully restored, I've had them washed back to the plain leather, t...

Category

1950s English Victorian Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs, circa 1970s. Iron frame with connecting rods finished with gilt ribbed bronze ball finials.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Sloped Arm Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Sloped Arm Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Sloped Arm Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The graceful, intersecting curves of the X-frame base, combined with the airy slatted seat and gently arched back, create a powerful sculptural statement. Topped with classic ball fi...

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Globe Lounge Chair by Peter Obsvik, Norway, 1980s. Light Gray Leather.  Signed
Globe Lounge Chair by Peter Obsvik, Norway, 1980s. Light Gray Leather.  Signed

Globe Lounge Chair by Peter Obsvik, Norway, 1980s. Light Gray Leather. Signed

By Peter Opsvik, Stokke

Located in Kansas City, MO

Also referred to as ball or basketball chair. Original grey leather with some darkening to the seat (see photos).

Category

1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968

Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968

By Asko, Eero Aarnio

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

The New York Times wrote about the Ball Chair and Pastil Chair at this time: "the most comfortable forms to hold up the human body", and the Conran's Design Dictionary says "they loo...

Category

1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Wabi Sabi Burlwood, Iron and Bronze Lounge Chairs
Wabi Sabi Burlwood, Iron and Bronze Lounge Chairs

Wabi Sabi Burlwood, Iron and Bronze Lounge Chairs

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Las Vegas, NV

An amazing pair of massive Sabino burl wood lounge chairs. Legs are hand formed of thick wrought iron with large bronze ball feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Black Iron Rush Seat Desk Side Chair
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Black Iron Rush Seat Desk Side Chair

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Black Iron Rush Seat Desk Side Chair

By Milo Baughman, Murray Furniture

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Wrought iron with a rush seat. This chair has a nice rounded edge seat featuring a wrought iron frame with criss cross supports and brass ball details.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Brass

Vintage Thomasville Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Thomasville Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair

Vintage Thomasville Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair

By Thomasville

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Thomasville Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Library Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair. Chairs feature carved ball and claw feet, solid wood frames, and quality American craftsmanship.

Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chair in White Fiberglass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chair in White Fiberglass

1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chair in White Fiberglass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The feet of this lounge chair are a distinctive design element, cleverly concealed beneath the fiberglass base and partially recessed so that only a small portion of each wooden ball...

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech

Lucite and Brass Vanity Swivel Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
Lucite and Brass Vanity Swivel Chair by Charles Hollis Jones

Lucite and Brass Vanity Swivel Chair by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Lucite and brass vanity chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones, the original and first design was in brass and commissioned by Lucille Ball.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Italian Post-Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in White Fiberglass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in White Fiberglass

1970s Italian Post-Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in White Fiberglass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The feet of this lounge chair are a distinctive design element, cleverly concealed beneath the fiberglass base and partially recessed so that only a small portion of each wooden ball...

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball

Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Buffalo, NY

Simple ,,smart design..... Conant ball desk and matching spindle chair in maple,,,, Russel Wright for Conant Ball Furniture Makers Mid-Century Modern solid birch desk and chair from ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch

William & Mary Ladderback Chairs - a Pair
William & Mary Ladderback Chairs - a Pair

William & Mary Ladderback Chairs - a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Front trumpet turned legs are supported with an H-stretcher and finished in ball feet. Dimensions per chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century William and Mary Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Mid-Century Modern "Gazelle" Aluminum Dining Chairs By Shelby Williams
Mid-Century Modern "Gazelle" Aluminum Dining Chairs By Shelby Williams

Mid-Century Modern "Gazelle" Aluminum Dining Chairs By Shelby Williams

By Shelby Williams

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The set features aluminum frames with distinctively tapered, slender legs ending in delicate ball feet, which give the chairs their graceful "Gazelle" namesake.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Chairs
1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Chairs

1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

1950s French iron and brass dining chairs. The chairs have iron frames, are black vinyl, with brass finials to the top and brass ball feet.

Category

1950s Directoire Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Queen Anne Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Vintage Queen Anne Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 12

Vintage Queen Anne Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 12

Located in Chicago, IL

Gorgeous set of 12 carved mahogany dining chairs. Carved Ball and claw feet, shell accents, and armchairs with ease head carvings.

Category

Late 20th Century Queen Anne Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of Six Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set Of Six Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set Of Six Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs

By Carlo di Carli, Ico Parisi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The sharply tapered legs are capped with brass balled feet. The chairs are newly upholstered in a golden tweed with flecks of white.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drexel Heritage Oriental Ming Treasures Mahogany Dining Chair - Set of 4
Vintage Drexel Heritage Oriental Ming Treasures Mahogany Dining Chair - Set of 4

Vintage Drexel Heritage Oriental Ming Treasures Mahogany Dining Chair - Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Drexel Heritage Oriental Chinese Style Carved Solid Mahogany Dining Side Chairs with Ball and Claw Feet - Set of 4. Believed to be from the "Ming Treasures" collection.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Table and Chairs
1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Table and Chairs

1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Table and Chairs

Located in New York, NY

1950s French iron and brass dining table and chairs. The set has iron frames, chairs are black vinyl, with brass finials to the top and brass ball feet.

Category

1950s Directoire Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

1950's Mid Century Desk and Chair Conant Ball  Modern Mates by Leslie Diamond
1950's Mid Century Desk and Chair Conant Ball  Modern Mates by Leslie Diamond

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 Modern Mates series.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Retro Ball Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of retro ball chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and plastic, all retro ball chairs available were constructed with great care. Retro ball chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian retro ball chairs are consistently popular styles. Conant Ball, Eero Aarnio and Russel Wright each produced beautiful retro ball chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Retro Ball Chairs?

Prices for retro ball chairs start at $225 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $2,400.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Retro Ball Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Whether or not Eero Aarnio Ball chairs are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal opinion. When the chair debuted in 1966, the New York Times reporter who saw it at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne suggested that the seating on display was "designed more for laughs than for comfort." However, the distinctive chair brought Aarnio instant commercial success. Today, many people still find the inviting foam-filled fabric seat inside its molded-fiberglass orb to be as comfortable to sit on as it is pleasing to the eye. Shop an assortment of vintage Eero Aarnio Ball chairs on 1stDibs.