Ball And Joint
4
to
68
734
660
1,032
726
400
200
147
142
105
104
93
62
44
44
38
34
28
26
25
22
21
12
9
8
8
8
7
6
5
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
73
51
43
40
39
Sort By
Lampe Gras with Ball Joint Wall Lamp, circa 1930
By Lampe Gras
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and yet very ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Industrial Ball Joint Pipe Shelving Storage Unit Rack Bookcase
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial steel pipe shelving unit with steel poles and cast iron ball joints.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Solid Chestnut 2 Drawers Pegged Joint Honey Amber Finish Night Stands Table MINT
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Chestnut 2 Drawers Pegged Joint Honey Amber Finish Night Stands Table MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 26 in W 21 in D 15 in
Pair of Nightstands by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
pulls and dovetail joints, designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1940. Beginning in the late
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
3 Drawer Dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
pulls and dovetail joints, designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1940. Beginning in the late
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple, Wood
Tall Chest of Drawers/Dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Dallas, TX
pulls and dovetail joints, designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1940. Beginning in the late
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Two Tier Maple Coffee Table, Circa 1960
By Paul McCobb, Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball attributed maple "magazine" coffee table - bench. Featuring an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Fun Lamp Italy 1980, Three Floor Lamps Articulated on Ball Joints, Which Allows
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Fun lamp Italy 1980, three floor lamps articulated on ball joints, which allows many positions.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Brass Ball and Shade Pendant Light by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
black metal finish with brass ball joints at the centre. Each pole has a metal shade at one end and an
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oak Joint Stool From The 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
base connected by a spacer and ending with ball feet
Beautiful original top (often replaced) with a
Category
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Stools
Materials
Oak
Oscar Torlasco Brass Double Jointed Table Lamp with Red Shade
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in New York, NY
This brass lamp with lacquered cherry red shade designed by Oscar Tarlasco has a double ball joint
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Victorian Style Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ball Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Victorian Style Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ball Drop Earrings
This Victorian-era art-deco style
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Pennsylvania House Chippendale Side Table with Ball & Claw Feet
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous chippendale side table with banded top, carved cabriole legs on Ball & Claw Feet by
Category
Late 20th Century Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage PAIR of Koch & Lowy Brass Triple Ball Articulating Floor Lamp
By Kovacs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage PAIR of Koch & Lowy Brass Triple Ball Articulating Floor Lamp
Manner of Angelo Lelli for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1980s Original ''Ball'' Floor Lamp by Hannes Wettstein for Belux, Switzerland
By Hannes Wettstein, Belux
Located in Andernach, DE
The Ball lamp was designed by the Swiss designer Hannes Wettstein in 1982.
Manufacturer: Belux
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Quarter Sawn Oak and Cast Iron Drawing Table
Located in Peekskill, NY
with a unique ball jointed desk lamp. I think the lamp is European. The two items make a nice pair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
1950s Stilux Yellow Metal and Brass Articulating Sconce
By Stilux, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
aluminum. This highly adjustable wall lamp pivots up/down and left/right on a double ball joint.
Stilux
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Arlus wall light plexiglass teak and brass tube 60s
By Arlus
Located in Lyon, FR
system and central ball joint in solid brass allowing the wall light to be oriented in different
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass and Black Steel Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
in style Stilnovo ML136.
The shades positioning is adjustable through the ball and socket joint
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
2 Black Metal and Gold Parscot French Lamps, 1950
By Parscot
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
gold aluminium wall mount.
The lampshade is adjustable thanks to a ball joint between, the arm and
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Chime Chandelier Led Wood Lamp in Ebonized Oak and Matte Black by Stickbulb
By Stickbulb
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stickbulb collection. Unique to Chime is a ball joint connector that allows each Stickbulb
360 degrees of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Italian Chandelier in Brass and Enamel Colour Cones, 1950 s, Italy
Located in Vienna, Austria
ball and socket joint which gives the small cone maximum flexibility in the gestalt.
By the cones, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Sphere and Cut Circle Pendant Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
joined by a square joint ball. The light is shown in a brushed brass finish with frosted glass shades
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960s Jacques Biny Style Brass and Copper Wall Lights
By Jacques Biny
Located in Escalona, Toledo
modernist in its conception and execution. The lampshades can be rotated thanks to the ball joint on their
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper
Foldable and adjustable wall light by Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
light arm rotates in the wall-mounted hook and can be extended. The lampshade is mounted on a ball-and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 17.72 in W 46.86 in D 1.38 in
2 Black Metal and Gold Wall Lamp by Parscot, French, 1950
By Parscot
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
reflector, and gold aluminium wall base. The cylinder is adjustable thanks to a ball joint between lampshade
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
big wall lamp 60's / 70's blue and white lacquered metal
Located in Lyon, FR
lampshade thanks to a ball joint. Nice vintage condition, to note traces of time mainly on the arm (see
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
pair of double and simple Italian conical wall lights from the 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
). Possibility of orienting the wall lights in different positions thanks to the ball joints present under each
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
‘Ball in socket’ Floor Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Steenwijk, NL
adjustable due to the 'ball in socket' joint in the floor plate. The lamp is perfect for reading as you can
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 59.06 in Dm 6.3 in
rare original pair of italian sconces Stilux rigitulle and green cones 1950's
By Stilux
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the '60s by Stilux. Wall plate and central ball-and-socket joint
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Gino Sarfatti Cylindrical Metal and Brass Sconces for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
painted aluminum with a brass backplate. Double ball jointed arm allows flexible shade adjustments and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 6.75 in W 3.5 in D 5.75 in
1960s Gino Sarfatti Model #26b Blue and Brass Wall Lamp for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
with a brass backplate. Double ball jointed arm allows flexible shade adjustments and multiple
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
DCW Editions Biny Spot Bulb Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminium
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
area. The Biny Spot is composed of an original ball joint that allows a rotation of 330° and an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminium
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
area. The Biny Spot is composed of an original ball joint that allows a rotation of 330° and an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
screw to hold it in a fixed position. The joint on the backplate can be a ball joint that allows for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
1960s Tito Agnoli Blue Perforated Metal and Brass Articulating Sconce for O-Luce
By Oluce, O-Luce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Glendale, CA
adjustable wall light, the tubular shade rotates freely on a ball joint.
Price is per item. Pair of red
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 6 in W 3.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of 1960s Tito Agnoli Red and Brass Articulating Sconces for O-Luce
By Oluce, O-Luce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Glendale, CA
adjustable wall light, the tubular shade rotates freely on a ball joint.
Price is for the pair. Single Blue
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
DCW Editions Biny Spot Bulb Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminium w/ Switch
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
specific area. The Biny Spot is composed of an original ball joint that allows a rotation of 330° and an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminium w/ Switch
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
specific area. The Biny Spot is composed of an original ball joint that allows a rotation of 330° and an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Red Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional as a bedside lamp. The ball joint is replaced by a pivot, more suitable for intensive handling in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Blue Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional as a bedside lamp. The ball joint is replaced by a pivot, more suitable for intensive handling in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 Wall Lamp in Black Arm and Raw Copper Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional as a bedside lamp. The ball joint is replaced by a pivot, more suitable for intensive handling in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Black Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional as a bedside lamp. The ball joint is replaced by a pivot, more suitable for intensive handling in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Yellow Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional as a bedside lamp. The ball joint is replaced by a pivot, more suitable for intensive handling in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Biny Spot Bulb Wall Lamp in Black-Gold Steel and Aluminium w/ Stick
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
specific area. The Biny Spot is composed of an original ball joint that allows a rotation of 330° and an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 6.07 in Dm 2.56 in
DCW Editions Biny Spot Bulb Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminium w/o Stick
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
specific area. The Biny Spot is composed of an original ball joint that allows a rotation of 330° and an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black-Gold Steel and Aluminium w/ Stick
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
specific area. The Biny Spot is composed of an original ball joint that allows a rotation of 330° and an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminium w/o Stick
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
specific area. The Biny Spot is composed of an original ball joint that allows a rotation of 330° and an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black-Gold Steel and Aluminium w/ Switch
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
specific area. The Biny Spot is composed of an original ball joint that allows a rotation of 330° and an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 6.07 in Dm 2.56 in
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 SW Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Brass Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional as a bedside lamp. The ball joint is replaced by a pivot, more suitable for intensive handling in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 5.99 in Dm 6.03 in
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 SW Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Black Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional as a bedside lamp. The ball joint is replaced by a pivot, more suitable for intensive handling in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 5.99 in Dm 6.03 in
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 SW Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Red Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional as a bedside lamp. The ball joint is replaced by a pivot, more suitable for intensive handling in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 SW Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Blue Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional as a bedside lamp. The ball joint is replaced by a pivot, more suitable for intensive handling in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 L40 Wall Lamp in Black Arm and Raw Copper Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional as a bedside lamp. The ball joint is replaced by a pivot, more suitable for intensive handling in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 5.99 in Dm 6.03 in
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 L40 Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Blue Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional as a bedside lamp. The ball joint is replaced by a pivot, more suitable for intensive handling in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 5.99 in Dm 6.03 in
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 L40 Wall Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Red Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional as a bedside lamp. The ball joint is replaced by a pivot, more suitable for intensive handling in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°204 L40 SW Wall Lamp in Black Arm and Blue Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional as a bedside lamp. The ball joint is replaced by a pivot, more suitable for intensive handling in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Biny Spot LED Wall Lamp in Black-Gold Steel and Aluminium w/o Stick
By Jacques Biny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
specific area. The Biny Spot is composed of an original ball joint that allows a rotation of 330° and an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 6.07 in Dm 2.56 in
Rare and Lovely Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Table or Wall Clock by PRIM 1950s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table or wall clock. Rotating body due to brass joint
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 7.49 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in
Canvas Dance Floor Designed by Charles de Beistigui and Architect Emilio Terry
By Emilio Terry
Located in Nashville, TN
ball held at de Beistigui's Venetian Palazzo Labia Palazzo. Dance floor is canvas stretched over
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Canvas
H 2.5 in W 31 in D 29 in
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Ball And Joint", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Ball And Joint For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ball and joint for your home. Each ball and joint for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and steel. There are many kinds of the ball and joint you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A ball and joint made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one ball and joint that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Lunel, Lampe Gras and Serge Mouille produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Ball And Joint?
A ball and joint can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,756, while the lowest priced sells for $1,400 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.
Questions About Ball And Joint
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Historically, bowling balls were made out of lignum vitae, which is known as the hardest, densest wood. Today, bowling balls are made with more plastic and polyester materials. You can find a collection of vintage and modern bowling balls on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Conant Ball is not still in business as of January 2022. The company closed in 1980. However, the furniture is still popular among collectors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Conant Ball furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A ball gown dress and a princess dress are different names for the same style of cut in a wedding dress. This style of dress features a flattering fitted bodice and a full, voluminous skirt that flares out at the waist. The term ball gown is associated with more volume in the skirt than the term princess dress. Browse 1stDibs to find a beautiful array of wedding dresses from top boutiques around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Whether 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.
More Ways To Browse
Versace Velvet Bag
Rene Mathieu For Lunel
Towel Rail Mahogany
Robe Rack
Oc White Lighting
Single Chinoiserie Lamp
Retro Calla Lily Lamp
Swinging Wall Sconce
17th C Desk
Givenchy Sequin Dress
Antique Mahogany Towel Rail
Eye Ball Floor Lamp
Antique Peg Lamps
Retractable Sconce
Diamond Disco Earrings
Plug In Picture Lights
Antique Peg Lamp
Vintage Brass Swing Sconce