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Mid-century Milk Glass & Chrome Pendant Light
Located in Praha, CZ
Very nice chrome pendant lamp with milk glass ball and chrome circle decoration. Bulb: 1 x E25-E27.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century Milk Glass & Chrome Pendant Light
Mid-century Milk Glass & Chrome Pendant Light
H 32.68 in W 11.03 in D 7.49 in
Silver Panther Paperweight on a Black Marble Ball by Mary Jurek Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paperweight Marble Ball and Chrome. Designed as a panther on a black marble ball. A preying Panthere
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Metal

Signed Philippe Jean Sculptural Dove Table Lamp French Mid-Century Modern 1970
By Philippe Jean
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and rare Philippe Jean 3 Part Table lamp, Porcelain Dove on a glass ball and Chrome Ring
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Sheffield, MA
Small Postmodern chandelier with five lights with crystal swags, faceted as well as ball drops with
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mod 5-Light Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier
By Lightolier, Moe Light
Located in New York, NY
Chic and decorative mod midcentury chandelier having 5 art glass ball globe shades, each having an
Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Extra Large Chrome and Transparent Glass Ball Lamp, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra Large Chrome and glass Ball lamp, 1960's This lamp can also be split up into a pair of lamps
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier Sciolari, Italy 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960s 6 sockets e14.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Golf Ball Bookends Lucite and Chrome Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool and nice design sculptural golf ball bookends. Nice golfball atop a nickel base. Nice
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Koch and Lowy Chrome Ball Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Koch and Lowy 3 Head Chrome Floor Lamp. Chrome Ball shades each have their own switches and rotate
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sciolari Chromed Tube and Glass Ball Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s, Italy
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
reflection on the chrome tube while lighted. Total lenght is 40 inches. The canopy is 13 inches in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chrome and Glass Ball Space Age Sconces, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of glass ball sconces made in Italy, attributed to Mazzega. Each with chrome and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

German Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome and Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
balls mounted on a chrome frame. The fixture requires six European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chrome Ten Ball Spiral Cascading Pendant/ Swag/Chandelier
By Alberto Reggianini
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chrome ten ball spiral 7' high cascading pendant/ swag/chandelier, 1960s-1970s swag light with a 14
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Austrian Midcentury Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass coat, hat hooks, elegant shape and perfect quality by Hertha Baller from the 1950s. A near
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Space Age Ball Wall Lamps in White and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Space Age Ball Wall Lamps in White and Chrome, 1970s Breite: 11.5 zentimeter Höhe: 18
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chrome and Glass Ball Lamp by Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Rare chrome and glass table lamp by Jere, signed, and dated 1971. The lamp is triangular in form
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Mazzega Carlo Nason Ball Pendant Chrome and Blue Glass, Italy, 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Mazzega Carlo Nason ball pendant. Chrome in good condition. Rare Blue Glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Reggiani Sciolari Style 1970S 4 Light, Chrome and Glass Ball Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two Amazing four armed chromed Trumpet lamp Reggiani/Sciolari style 1970s. Very rare and
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Magnetic Mirror Chrome Eye-Ball Wall Sconce, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. It is commonly referred to as an eye-ball sconce for obvious reasons. Inspired by Verner Panton's
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s Chrome Ball Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Chrome ball table lamp. USA, circa 1970. Two available; priced individually. Newly rewired for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

1970s Pair Space Age Ball Chrome and Lacquered Metal Wall Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of wall lamps from the Italian 1970s, in chromed metal and inside the balls in off-white
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

2 Vintage Restoration Hardware Crystal Ball Bookends on Chrome Pedestal 7"
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Restoration Hardware bookends / paperweights, featuring a clear crystal ball perched on a
Category

Late 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Petite Limburg Chrome with Clear Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite clear glass ball (hand-made) pendant, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Bitossi Ball Vase, Ceramic, Brushed Metallic Silver Chrome
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi ball vase, ceramic, brushed metallic silver, chrome. Medium scale chunky spherical vase
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

9 White Ball Glass and Chrome Body Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
9 White Ball Glass and Chrome Body Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s, Germany Fantastic pendant
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ceiling Lamp Ball Murano Glass Selenova Italian Design Chrome Silver White
By Selenova
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceiling lamp ball Murano glass Selenova Italian design chrome silver white. 3 light bulbs E14
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Sconces Eyes Ball Metal Chrome by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces eyes ball articulated arms, metal chrome by Reggiani. Original
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1 of 10 Limburg Chrome with Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 10 clear glass ball (hand-made) pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chrome Ball & Steel Based Candlesticks with Cobalt Blue Accents
By Chase and Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1969. The candlesticks are done in metal with a combination of a chrome ball on top and a square
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1980s Chrome Ball Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic pair of 1980s chrome ball lamps. Double sockets, excellent quality, labeled Norman Perry
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1980s Chrome Ball Lamps
Pair of 1980s Chrome Ball Lamps
H 25.5 in Dm 10.25 in
Pair of Mod Three-Arm Chrome Ball Sconces by Mutual Sunset
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of mod three-arm chrome ball wall sconces by Mutual Sunset Lamp Manufacturing
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Cocktail Ball and Tray Designed by Russel Wright for Chase
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco chrome cocktail ball and tray designed by Russel Wright for Chase Brass and Copper Company
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Chrome

Kovacs Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stacked ball caterpillar styled chrome table lamp with a high gloss black barrel shade. Sitting
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Midcentury Glass Ball Pendant with Chrome Hardware by Glasshütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Doornspijk, NL
bubbles can be noticed. The inside is made of chrome and carries four bulbs. The globe has a diameter of
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Ball Lamp Attributed to Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Stacked chrome ball table lamp, attributed to Kovacs Lighting. Clean original, working condition
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Eye Ball 3 Arm Wall Lamp by Mutual Sunset Lighting
Located in Hanover, MA
Single large scale (35" high) wall mounted light fixtures in bright chrome with 3 round 'eye ball
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

8 Light Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
light combinations. Bright chrome arms, and ball base, mounted on disk form black base. Working, clean
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Hanover, MA
Knock out vintage stacked chrome ball table lamp attributed to George Kovacs. Polished mirror
Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Bakelite and Chrome Ball Lamps, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary pair of dark brown ball with chrome trim table lamps. European sockets. Shades not
Category

2010s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage 1970 Super Retro Metal 3 Ball Chrome Ceiling Light
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1970 super retro metal 3 ball chrome ceiling light, each light can be hanging from the
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Pendant Light Ball-Shaped Light Yellow Shade + Chrome, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Original Art Deco pendent light with ball-shaped shade of matte light yellow glass made in the 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Frankart Lady on Chrome Ball Smoking Stand Model T330
By Frankart, Arthur von Frankenberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. lady stands on a Chrome Ball. All in nice Original condition, signs of use and wear. Glass is perfect
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

1 of 8 Large Limburg Chrome with Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 8 clear glass ball (hand-made) pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Castiglioni Midcentury Chromed Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury "Light Ball' sconce chrome metal and opaline glass for Flos. This fantastic item
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Chrome Ball Adjustable Floor Lamp with Black Base and Stems
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Three light ball top floor lamp, each ball fixture will adjust in position to direct the light, and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Chrome Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble chrome glass space age design. Object: ceiling lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Chrome Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble chrome glass space age design Object: ceiling lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Chrome Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble chrome glass space age design Object: ceiling lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

60s 70s Lamp Hanging Lamp Ball Lamp Bubble Chrome Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp hanging lamp ball lamp bubble chrome glass space age design. Object: ceiling lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Petite Limburg Chrome with Clear Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite glass ball pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: One x
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Lustre suspension, chromé et verre fumé Eye Ball design space Age Italie 1970
By Maison Raak
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Lustre en verre fumé et chrome, le globe verre en forme d'œil est vraiment atypique. En superbe
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Chrome Ball Lamp Attributed to Kovacs
By Kovacs
Located in Esperance, NY
Midcentury chrome ball lamp attributed to Kovacs.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Three Chrome Ball Floor Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A floor lamp bye Raymor consisting of three chrome ball light and black painted metal base
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Lucite and Chrome Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice 1960 lucite and chrome light, each chrome ball is adjustable, so you can create your
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Lucite and Chrome Light
Lucite and Chrome Light
H 10 in W 22 in D 22 in
Applique en verre fumé et chrome Eye Ball design Space Age Italie 1970
By Maison Raak
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Applique look space Age en superbe état en verre fumé et support chromé. Nous avons en stock le
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Angelo Lelli Style Adjustable Chrome Desk Lamp with Chrome Ball Shade
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Bainbridge, NY
shade. 1960's. Featuring a black magnetic arm bar, 5D chrome ball shade adjusting 360 degrees, interior
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Magnets

Big Glass Ball Lamp, Bubble Glass, Chrome by Doria, 1980s, 1/3
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
A total of three large ball lamps made of textured thick bubble glass. Beautiful chrome finish
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1960s George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Ball Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Esperance, NY
1960s George Kovacs Stacked chrome ball floor lamp.
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Metal Ball Lamp by Robert Sonneman. 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall table lamp chrome ball black wood lacquered base by Robert Sonneman. Wired for US. famous
Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chrome Metal Ball Lamp by Robert Sonneman. 1970s
Chrome Metal Ball Lamp by Robert Sonneman. 1970s
H 37.01 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp c. 1970's
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Classic chrome stacked ball table lamp by George Kovacs, circa 1970's. This example is in very
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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Ball And Chrome For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ball and chrome for your home. Each ball and chrome for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and glass. Find 312 options for an antique or vintage ball and chrome now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a ball and chrome — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ball and chrome bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman and Gaetano Sciolari each produced at least one beautiful ball and chrome that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ball And Chrome?

A ball and chrome can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $28,500.
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    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.
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    There 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.
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    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.
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    Many celebrities wear Chrome Hearts. Rockers from the metal and punk scenes, like Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols and the members of Guns N' Roses, thrust the brand into the spotlight during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Today, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Bella Hadid and Kylie Jenner are among the many famous people who have been photographed wearing Chrome Hearts apparel and accessories. Explore a selection of Chrome Hearts pieces on 1stDibs.
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    Richard Stark, Leonard Kamhout and John Bowman started Chrome Hearts. When the brand launched in 1988, Stark and Bowman worked out of a garage, producing leather goods out of high-quality materials. The company soon expanded into jewelry, and Kamhout, a master sterling silver jeweler, came onboard. The trio continued to work together until 1994, when Kamhout and Bowman exited the company. Find a wide variety of Chrome Hearts apparel, jewelry and accessories on 1stDibs.