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Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather
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
Category
Late 20th Century Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Customizable cushion Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 38.19 in
Iconic Eero Aarnio Giant Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
he Leather Ball Chair Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Bubble Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Napa, CA
20th Century modern ball lounge chair.
The bubble chair was originally designed in 1968 by Eero
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
First Edition Pastil Easy Chair - Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Antwerpen, BE
received the American Industrial Design Award. The New York Times wrote about the Ball Chair and Pastil
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Orange Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
international success of the ball chair in the 1960s, new balls were sold and shipped all around the world. One
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Green Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
international success of the Ball chair in the 1960s, new Balls were sold and shipped all around the world. One
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Pink Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
international success of the ball chair in the 1960s, new balls were sold and shipped all around the world. One
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Yellow Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
international success of the Ball chair in the 1960s, new Balls were sold and shipped all around the world. One
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
international success of the ball chair in the 1960s, new balls were sold and shipped all around the world. One
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
international success of the ball chair in the 1960s, new Balls were sold and shipped all around the world. One
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio White Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
international success of the ball chair in the 1960s, new Balls were sold and shipped all around the world. One
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Silver Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
acoustics as the ball chair, a little cocoon that shields off the outside world.
The hanging bubble chair
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Iconic Eero Aarnio Natural Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
acoustics as the ball chair, a little cocoon that shields off the outside world.
The hanging bubble chair
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
acoustics as the Ball chair, a little cocoon that shields off the outside world.
The hanging Bubble chair
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Iconic Eero Aarnio White Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
acoustics as the ball chair, a little cocoon that shields off the outside world.
The hanging bubble chair
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Four ModernMates Windsor Chairs by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Hanover, MA
Diamond for the Conant Ball company. Chairs have been recently refinished without the fixed seat cushions
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
White Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1980s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
classics in Finnish modern design as the Ball chair, Bubble chair and Pastilli, most of these designed in
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 15.75 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
Yellow Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
classics in Finnish modern design as the Ball chair, Bubble chair and Pastilli, most of these designed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 15.75 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
Lucite Hanging 'Bubble Chair' by Eero Aarnio for Adelta, Signed
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designed the Ball chair, which was equally iconic to the Bubble chair. We have an authentic Ball chair by
Category
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Gray
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Gray
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Gray
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Gray
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Gray
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Gray
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather, Beige
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The “Ball-Foot Chair” is upholstered with a subtle beige cactus leather, a vegan textile infused
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
H 39 in W 41.5 in D 41.25 in
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 33.5 in D 27.5 in
Iconic Eero Aarnio Small Black Mushroom Stool
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
family that includes the ball chair, Pastil and Tomato. It can be used as a stool or a small table. The
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Footstools
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Large White Mushroom Stool
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
family that includes the ball chair, Pastil and Tomato. It can be used as a stool or a small table. The
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Footstools
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Large Black Mushroom Stool
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
family that includes the Ball Chair, Pastil and Tomato. It can be used as a stool or a small table. The
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Footstools
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Small White Mushroom Stool
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
family that includes the Ball Chair, Pastil and Tomato. It can be used as a stool or a small table. The
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Footstools
Materials
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Award for this chair. The New York Times wrote about the Ball Chair and Pastil Chair at this time: "the
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 20.48 in Dm 36.23 in
Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900
Located in Portland, OR
Chinoiserie taste with carved dragons, which is very rare indeed!
The chair with carved ball finials and a
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 46.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Antique 17th Century Pair Joined Oak King William & Queen Mary Side Chairs 1690
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of antique William & Mary joined oak side chairs, circa 1690
Each back with a pair
Category
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 46.25 in W 17.25 in D 14.5 in
Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
oiled oak ball feet. The Karu Chair is available to order in a range of different shearlings and fabrics
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Pair of Circa 1940 French Low Fireplace Chairs in Carved Beech and Rush
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
and back rails are topped with large, ball finials, giving the chairs a unique appearance. Perhaps the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Beech
H 24.5 in W 17.125 in D 17 in
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
with oiled oak ball feet. The Karu Chair is available to order in a range of different shearlings and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
English Regency Walnut Hand Carved Corner Chair
Located in Lomita, CA
, and the chair sits on ball turned supports. The seat is pointed at the front and the back curves. The
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Corner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Lucite and Brass Vanity Swivel Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design was in brass and commissioned by Lucille Ball. The chair is in good vintage condition.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Space Age Original Leather
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Telgte, DE
transparent evolution of the legendary Ball Chair, offering a unique floating seating experience. Its striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40.01 in W 40.01 in D 30.01 in
Pair of Lounge/Arm Chairs With Ottoman by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini
By Salterini, Mario Papperzini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
seat supported in an iron frame with aluminum ball finials on the chair back corners and armrests
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
H 35 in W 24.5 in D 34 in
1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
finials to the top and brass ball feet. The chairs also have sloping arms and fold for easy storage. Can
Category
Vintage 1950s Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
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The Ball Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the the ball chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each the ball chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, fiberglass and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a the ball chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A the ball chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made the ball chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Conant Ball, Eero Aarnio and Asko are consistently popular.
How Much is a The Ball Chair?
A the ball chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,339, while the lowest priced sells for $1,150 and the highest can go for as much as $16,400.
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 The Ball Chair
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Are Ball watches a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Yes, Ball watches are a luxury brand. Founded in 1891 in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has a long tradition of expertly crafting watches intended to perform reliably in tough conditions. The watchmaker now has its headquarters in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, where it assembles and finishes its watches and produces some of its own movements and components. Ball is particularly well-known for introducing technologies that enhance the durability of its timepieces, such as a protective crown that reduces the risk of the face shattering due to impact. Compared to some other luxury makers, Ball offers its watches at more accessible prices, so some people consider the brand to be entry-level luxury. Explore an assortment of watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Ball watches Swiss-made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Yes, Ball watches are Swiss-made. Although the company was founded in the United States, it relocated to La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in the 20th century. Since then, Swiss artisans have done all the assembly and finishing work. Ball watches also feature Swiss movements and components. Some are made in-house, while others come from other Swiss makers, such as ETA. Explore a range of watches on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.