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Classic Brass Andirons with Ball Motife
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic vintage medium sized brass andirons having ball motife.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Andirons
Materials
Brass
1930s Vintage Fluted Ionic Column Andirons with Ball Finials in Darkened Brass
Located in New York, NY
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A pair of vintage andirons in the stylized neoclassical form of fluted ionic columns
Category
Vintage 1930s Neoclassical Andirons
Materials
Brass
H 20.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of American Brass Lemon on Lemon Finial Andirons with Ball Feet, NYC, 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass lemon on lemon banded finial andirons with circular plinths, original
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 18.5 in W 8.75 in D 18.5 in
Pair of American Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet, Phil, C 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass flanking faceted Urn on Urn finial andirons with squared plinths, scalloped
Category
Antique 1790s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 21.5 in W 12.5 in D 20 in
Gothic Hand-Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Large hand-forged iron fir place andirons with ball finials and decorative rings.
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of American Brass Ball Top and Spur Andirons. Boston, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with ball tops, turned bulbous faceted plinths, matching ball
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Andirons
Pair Continental Neoclassic Brass Baluster Flame Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 19th century brass neoclassic style baluster shaped andirons with ball, flame and acanthus
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Monumental Cast Iron & Brass Ball Top Andirions. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American monumental cast iron andirons with ball top finials, faceted centered columns
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 36.5 in W 16.5 in D 28 in
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass flanking ball banded finial andirons with circular plinths, spur legs
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 18.25 in W 11 in D 17.5 in
Large Pair of Brass Chippendale Style Andirons with Canon Ball
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Brass Chippendale Style Andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters. Tall and stately and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Brass Ball Top Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass ball top andirons with fluted plinths, ball finial log stops, and ending on
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Andirons
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass ball top andirons with fluted centered columns, squared scalloped plinths
Category
Antique 19th Century American Andirons
Antique Brass Hunneman Andirons with Tapered Bodies and Ball Finials, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
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A pair of andirons in their original aged brass and blackened iron finish, after a pattern
Category
Antique 1880s American Federal Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 12.5 in W 9 in D 24 in
Cast Bronze Andirons with Tapered Square Columns and Ball Finials, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
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A pair of antique cast bronze andirons in their original age-darkened finish, circa 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
H 25 in W 12.25 in D 22.5 in
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs, Boston, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of important size American brass ball finial andirons with turned ribbed centered columns
Category
Antique 1850s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 21 in W 11.25 in D 26.5 in
Pair of English Brass Spiral Ball Andirons with Flanking Lion & Pegasus. C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass spiral ball on ball andirons with bulbous urn finials, squared plinths with
Category
Antique 1840s English William IV Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 17 in D 27 in
Pair of Chenets or Andirons with a Ball and Flame Finial, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century Pair of Chenets or Andirons with a Ball and Flame Finial
Professionally cleaned and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass ball finial andirons with bulbous ringed plinths, spur legs, curvature
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 16.25 in W 10.75 in D 23.5 in
American Brass Banded Ball Top Andirons with Matching Tools, J. Hunneman C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass banded ball top andirons with squared centered plinths, step back molded
Category
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 13.25 in W 9 in D 25.75 in
Pair of American Brass Faceted Finial Andirons with Scrolled Ball Legs, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass flanking faceted finial andirons with centered turned faceted columns
Category
Antique 1820s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 23.25 in W 11.5 in D 26 in
Pair of American Wrought Iron Ball Top Andirons with Penny Feet. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron ball top andirons with rear swinging cranes, centered rings , spit
Category
Antique 1780s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 43.5 in W 16 in D 31 in
Pair of American Brass Steeple Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass banded flanking steeple and ball finial andirons with ringed faceted plinths
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 19.25 in W 9.5 in D 27.5 in
Pair of American Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass banded flanking lemon on lemon finial andirons with turned bulbous plinths
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 19 in W 9 in D 18 in
Pair of American Brass Double Lemon Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet. C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass and wrought iron lemon on lemon andirons with double lines of beading
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 20.75 in W 9 in D 19 in
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons, Boston, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass ball top andirons with turned bulbous ring plinths, matching log stops, and
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
Pair of American Brass Steeple Top Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet NY C 1800
By David Phillips
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass steeple / ball finial andirons with faceted plinths, double spur legs, and
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 20.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 in
Pair of English Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Andirons, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English wrought iron and brass ball top andirons with spiral twisted columns, matching
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Monumental Brass Ball Finial Ionic Capital Andirons, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Monumental brass andirons with flanking ball finials, Ionic capitals, tapered
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 35 in W 15.5 in D 30 in
Pair of American Brass & Wrought Iron Ball Finial Andirons, J. Hunneman C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass banded flanking ball finial andirons with circular ringed plinths, matching
Category
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 12 in W 7 in D 24.25 in
Pair of English Period Regal Fluted Ball Top and Lion Andirons, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English period Regal fluted ball top andirons with turned bulbous and squared columns
Category
Antique 19th Century British George III Andirons
Pair of American Bronze Figural and Ball Top Flame Finial Andirons, N.Y. C. 1880
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American bronze and brass ball top andirons with hand chased beading, bossing, foliage, and
Category
Antique 1880s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
H 31.5 in W 13.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Charleston Brass Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Charleston brass andirons with faceted finial ball top, bulbous centered column,matching
Category
Antique 19th Century Andirons
Pair of American Wrought Iron Shield Andirons with Decorative Crossbar, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron spiral ball finial andirons with flanking medallion shields
Category
Antique 1820s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 35.75 in W 51 in D 30 in
Very Large & Impressive Pair of Brass Firedogs with Ball Tops
Located in London, GB
shaped columns surmounted by large ball tops. Shaped brass returns leading the iron back bars
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bronze Obelisk Form Arts & Crafts Andirons
Located in Milford, NH
A nice pair of bronze obelisk form Arts & Crafts andirons with foliate relief decoration
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Italian Brass Figural Andirons, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass andirons with faceted ball tops, figural finial faces, turned bulbous plinths
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Andirons
Pair of American Brass Elongated Acorn Top Andirons, New York, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass elongated acorn top andirons with rare extra ball finials, turned ringed
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Massive Cast Iron Andirons in the Arts and Crafts Manner American
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive Pair of Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Andirons with silvered canon ball atop square column
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
H 22 in W 14.5 in D 24.75 in
Pair of American Brass and Cast Iron Horse Head Wagon Wheel Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass and cast iron horse head wagon wheel andirons with flanking ball finial log
Category
Antique 1850s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 17 in W 7.25 in D 15 in
Pair of Italian Brass and Wrought Iron Floral Andirions, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass floral acanthus and rope motif ball top andirons with wrought iron twisted
Category
Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Andirons
Pair of Philadelphia Brass Andirons with Roman Columns and Ball Finials
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS Pair of Early 19C Philadelphia Brass Andirons with Roman Columns and Ball
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Brass
Pair of 17th Century Florentine Andirons with Brass Adornments
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of steel andirons with decorative brass adornments and ball and spire finials
Origin
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel
Pair of 20th Century French Twist Andirons with Ball Finial, Scroll Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century French twist andirons with ball finial, scroll bases.
Category
20th Century French Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th-20th Century Large Scale American Brass Andirons with Ball Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century large scale American brass andirons with ball finials.
Category
Early 20th Century American Andirons
Materials
Brass
H 38.25 in W 13 in D 26.75 in
Antique Brass Andirons with Ball Tops
Located in Bedford, NY
ANTIQUE BALL TOP , HEXIGON COLUMNS.... BRASS ANDIRONS..CAST BRASS LEGS
Category
Antique 19th Century English Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of English early 19th century brass andirons with ball finials.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Rose Brass Andirons with Claw and Ball Feet, Newport circa 1780
Located in Providence, RI
andirons).
The examples with claw and ball feet were the most expensive, produced later in the period
Category
Antique Early 18th Century American Chippendale Andirons
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 11.25 in D 18.5 in
Brass Andirons
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very fine pr.brass lemon top ball & claw andirons, with engraved eagles on columns.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Andirons
Located in Bronx, NY
Satin brass, brass or nickel pair of large andirons with Chippendale ball and claw feet. Please see
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Andirons
Materials
Brass
American Empire Period Brass Andirons
Located in Wells, ME
American Empire period brass andirons with spurred cabriole legs and ball feet; hand wrot iron log
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass
Three Sets of Art Deco Andirons
Located in Mount Penn, PA
1)Pair of Art Deco scroll design polished brass andirons with three ball accents-16" high and 9 1/2
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Andirons
Pair of Modern Industrial Design Polished Steel and Brass Andirons
Located in Free Union, VA
A very unusual pair of heavy polished steel andirons with brass ball tops and brass finials
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Urn Form Brass Andirons with Ball Decoration, circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of urn form brass andirons with ball decoration, circa 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Andirons with Ball Finials Above Fluted Columns
Located in Palm Beach, FL
In beautiful condition, this pair of andirons will look amazing around any fireplace.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Andirons
Materials
Steel
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass flanking ball finial andirons with faceted plinths, matching log stops
Category
Antique 1840s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 17.25 in W 10.5 in D 20 in
Pair of American Federal Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball & Claw Feet C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Federal brass flanking urn finial fire place andirons, with engraved double row
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Federal Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 17.5 in W 12.75 in D 20 in
Vintage Brass Andirons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Classic pair of brass andirons with ball finials. From mid century
Category
Vintage 1950s Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of Massive Brass Engine Turned Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Hollywood Regency, large-scale brass andirons with ball/ claw feet.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Andirons
Pair of American Brass and Cast Iron Ball Finial Scrolled Andirons. Circa, 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass and cast iron andirons with ball ringed finials, upper faceted centered
Category
Antique 1850s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 31 in W 12.5 in D 24.25 in
Pair of American Brass and Wrought Iron Ball Ringed Finial Andirions, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass and wrought iron andirons with ball ringed finials, turned bulbous centered
Category
Antique 1840s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 22.25 in W 14.25 in D 24.5 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the andirons with ball you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and brass, every andirons with ball was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect andirons with ball — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each andirons with ball bearing neoclassical, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one andirons with ball that is appealing in its simplicity, but Virginia Metalcrafters, Donald Deskey and R. Wittingham produced versions that are worth a look.
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A andirons with ball can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,920, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $28,500.
Finding the Right Andirons for You
A set of antique or vintage andirons is a staple accessory, part of the fireplace tools you’ll want to collect for keeping a neat and elegant fireplace in your home.
Using andirons in a fireplace elevates the fire, ensuring more air can get to the logs thus keeping a fire burning longer. Andirons also encourage ventilation and may also prevent smoke from working its way into your living room or bedroom.
Think of these accessories as part of an upright metal support system to optimize your fire. Antique andirons are basically u-shaped brackets with a curved end that come in pairs and are largely quite simple in structure, but the design of this household necessity has improved over time. Outwardly decorative andirons have become available since their debut because one should never underestimate the style quotient of an attractive hearth.
Andirons, which earned the nickname “firedogs” given their similarity in form to a pair of upright canines, are believed to be the oldest fireplace furnishings. They have been used broadly since at least the late Iron Age. Before iron became the material of choice, stone andirons did a suitable job of balancing the logs in a fire and adding a sense of symmetry to the hearth. Fire baskets, like the combination of andirons and a grate, afforded an opportunity to layer logs in a fire rather than delicately stacking them on andirons.
Today, andirons can be found in bronze and brass, too, which contrast wonderfully with a mantel carved from dark marble, for example, and add dimension to what might otherwise be a subdued space. And while people aren’t cooking in the fireplace anymore, andirons’ spit hooks offered an opportunity to roast meat or rest the pokers that you typically would’ve kept fireside.
During the Renaissance, andirons became especially ornate and even figurative, taking on human forms as well as marine life such as dolphins. Art Deco–era andirons are particularly exquisite. While the accessories are frequently characterized by rich geometric angles and sculptural curves, attributes that we know of most Art Deco furniture, artisans of the period also looked to what was by then a long tradition of designing andirons in the shape of animals and reptiles.
Adding fashionable antique or vintage andirons will not only improve the quality of a fire but can also elevate your space as well as the fireside experience. Find modern andirons, Art Nouveau andirons and other varieties today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Andirons With Ball
- What do andirons do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Andirons, or firedogs, are a pair of horizontal iron bars that support wood in an open fireplace. Andirons stand on short legs and have a vertical, decorative guard bar at the front to prevent logs from rolling off. Browse an assortment of antique and modern andirons on 1stDibs.
- What are andirons?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Andirons are metal supports that hold wood in a fireplace.
- What is the purpose of andirons?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The purpose of andirons, which are also referred to as fire dogs, is that they are bracket supports used to hold logs in fireplaces. The purpose of andirons is to allow air to circulate firewood, reducing smoke and resulting in a better burn. Shop vintage andirons on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Brass andirons are not only beautiful to look at, but they keep logs from rolling out of the fireplace. They serve as a gate to keep the logs in place.
- What is a Masonic Ball?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Masonic balls, also known as golden globes or cross fobs, are ornate orbs that are imbued with symbolism. They usually open to a cross pendant. They can be used as pendants or pocket watch fobs. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry on 1stDibs today.
- Are witches balls for kids?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no age limit on witches balls; however, they are meant to be ornamental and may not serve as the best toys since they are typically made from glass. A witches ball, similar to a ball ornament, is a hollow glass sphere originally hung in windows to ward off evil spirits in the 17th and 18th century. You can shop a selection of witches balls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is the Ball Chair made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- What is inside a disco ball?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The inside of a disco ball is typically a round piece of foam, plastic or aluminum. Disco balls are made by gluing hundreds of tiny reflective pieces, such as mirrors, onto the outside of the ball. You’ll find a variety of fine disco balls and 1970s nostalgia items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The 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.
- How do ball clocks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
- What were carpet balls used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carpet balls were used to play the game Parlour ball. This Victorian-era indoor game is related to bocce ball or lawn bowling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carpet balls from top sellers around the world.
- What are ball gowns called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Ball gowns are sometimes called evening gowns or gowns. It is also technically correct to refer to a ball gown as a dress. However, the term dress can also describe pieces that are more casual than gowns. Shop a range of ball gowns from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What are antique carpet balls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
- What are mirror balls used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mirror balls are used as decorative objects. When light shines against them, they create dazzling reflections. You will sometimes see mirror balls called disco balls because they were common decorations in 1970s discotheques. On 1stDibs, find a range of mirror balls.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Today, a disco ball usually represents the 1970s. That's because the discotheques that heavily influenced society, fashion and music during that decade often had a mirrored disco ball mounted on the ceiling. Its purpose was to cast reflections down onto the dancers as they moved. You'll find a range of vintage disco balls on 1stDibs.
- What is a gazing ball used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Gazing balls are used for decorating gardens. These orbs are generally placed atop a pedestal or wrought iron base. They were believed to bring good luck and ward off evil, but nowadays, they are used just for decorative purposes. Find a collection of antique, new and vintage building and garden elements today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carpet balls are called carpet balls because of their original purpose. When first produced during the 18th century in Scotland, carpet balls were part of a set used to play the Victorian parlor game carpet ball. Find a collection of antique carpet balls on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bagatelle game is played with nine balls. It is similar to billiards and is played with wooden cue sticks. The balls are shot across a table, aiming for certain areas to score points, with the goal being to score the most points to win. Find an array of bagatelle games from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ball and claw furniture has been popular through a range of eras. It has been a notable feature of the Queen Anne era and the Rococco period, covering the early to late 1700s. It was also highly popular during the Edwardian period in the early 1900s. Find a collection of ball and claw furniture from various eras on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Sir William Congreve patented the design in 1808, Scottish clockmaker Robert Bryson seems to have invented the rolling ball clock. Examples of his work that predate Congreve's patent have been identified by modern-day historians. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of rolling ball clocks.
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