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Pair of Mid Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps With Gilt Stacked Balls C1960
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very elegant pair of hand wrought iron framed lamps with giltwood tapered balls stacked leading to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 35.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Temde Leuchten Floor or Table Lamp in Wood with White Glass Balls, Germany 1969
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Den Haag, NL
Temde Leuchten Floor or Table lamp in Wood with White Glass Balls, Germany 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 30.71 in W 12.21 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Stalactite Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Visually striking vintage 1960's table lamp with a cylindrical base composed of tapered black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chromed metal floor lamp. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chromed metal floor lamp, with three removable and adjustable balls. Circular shaped base.
French
Category
Late 20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Green Bakelite Table Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco table lamp. Green bakelite balls with chromed banding to stem. Set over stepped
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Plastic & Glass Floor Lamp, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage, space age red plastic floor lamp with 6 glass balls and step-on switch. Made it Germany in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Vintage Space Age Glass & Metal Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This is an imposing space age table lamp with six glass balls. The diffuser 6 balls made of opal
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970 Floor Lamp Moon, by Henri Mathieu
By Henri Mathieu
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp with 3 balls, 3 bulbs, conditions of use.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
A Large Portoro Marble and Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A midcentury portoro table lamp with a series of balls of diminishing sizes.
Please note
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian handmade Bamboo floor lamp with three rattan balls, tripod base. 1960s.
A perfect design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Table Lamp Frosted Milk Glass Brass Hobnail 1970s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage table lamp made of a round base of milk glass, 2 milk glass balls decorated with hobnails
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Gold Murano Glass Graduated Ball Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of vintage gold Murano glass lamps. Featuring graduated balls with beautiful flecks of
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Small Iron and Brass Lamp Attributed to Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this small lamp with brass balls on the corners and amazing patina attributed to Arturo
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Fine Carved Rock Crystal Quartz Floor Lamp by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Single fine carved rock crystal quartz floor lamp with stacked diamonds and notch balls design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
Set of 2 Space Age Table Lamps by Doria Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Schwerin, MV
1 pair of table lamps with ice glass balls on a chrome base from Doria - model no. 1280, West
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Antique 3 arm table lamp Hunting by C. Florentine, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage beautiful table lamp with 3 glass balls by C. Florentine made in Italy in the 1950s. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Hollywood style brass wall lamps with crystal balls
Located in Delft, NL
Hollywood style brass wall lamps with crystal balls
A beautiful quality set of wall lamps in brass
Category
20th Century European Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco Bakelite and Chromed Metal Table Lamps English, Circa 1930
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco table lamps. Chromed metal balls with red bakelite banding to stem. Set over
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Big Sputnik Space Age Floor Lamp by E.R.Nele for Temde
By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Space Age tulip base floor lamp with 9 glass balls.
Fully functional good condition with age
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp from J. T. Kalmar, Made in the 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
base, the lamp is supported with tiny brass balls, providing an elegant solution for supporting the
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Glass Balls, Machine Age, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
glitz and glamor of that time.
The combination of glass balls and chrome gives the hanging lamp a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Spider Ceiling Lamp with Eight Cut-Glass Balls
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco ceiling lamp with eight cut-glass balls.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
"Setareh" Pendant Lamp with Three Glass Balls by Francesco Librizzi
By Fontana Arte, Francesco Librizzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Setareh" is a large pendant lamp with three glass balls, designed by Francesco Librizzi and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold, Chrome
Gilt Brass Pendant Lamp with Swarovski Balls from Ernst Palme, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
. This lamp has gilt brass arms with large Swarovski balls and 33-light bulbs. The handcut lead crystal
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Big Art Deco ceiling lamp vienna 1920s with cut glass balls
Located in Wien, AT
Big Art Deco ceiling lamp vienna 1920s with cut glass balls
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Small Cut Glass Balls, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp with small cut glass balls, circa 1920s.
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Modernist 6 Lights Ceiling Lamp, Plated Brass With Opal Glass Balls, Bespoke
By Linu Enache
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist ceiling lamp with 6 lights made of plated brass with opal glass balls, bespoke.
Category
2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Space Age Orbit Ceiling Lamp with Five Amber Glass Balls, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier.
Executed in massive brass. The chandelier needs 5 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb.
They are wired, in working condition and run both on 110 ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant Lamp with Volcanic Stone Balls and Burnt Wood by Daniel Orozco
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant lamp with volcanic stone balls and burnt wood by Daniel Orozco.
Dimensions: D 13 x H 40 cm
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stone
Table Uplight
Located in Hellerup, DK
Fantastic large French vintage brass Art Deco table lamp of great stature - with three balls
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte "Setareh" Pendant Lamp with Two Glass Balls by Francesco Librizzi
By Fontana Arte, Francesco Librizzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Setareh" is a large pendant lamp with two glass balls, designed by Francesco Librizzi and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold, Chrome
Italian Pop Art Space Age Chrome Ceiling Lamp with Six Balls, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Pop Art Space Age chrome ceiling lamp with six spheres, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Hans Agne Jakobsson Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Brass with 5 Glass Balls
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, BY
Beautiful 1960s brass ceiling lamp with 5 glass balls, designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 22.05 in Dm 17.72 in
Large 1960s Space Age Kaiser brass ceiling lamp with 12 white glass balls
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large original 60s Kaiser brass ceiling lamp with 12 large glass balls.
Great sixties
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Orbit or Sputnik Lamp with 12 Opaline Glass Balls
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern Orbit or Sputnik Lamp with 12 Opaline Glass Balls
Diameter: 25.19 in (64
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wall Lamps in Brass with Opaline Glass Balls, attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of wall lamps in brass with Opaline glass balls, attributed to Stilnovo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 6.7 in
1960s Space Age brass ceiling lamp with 10 glass balls by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful brass ceiling light from 1960 with 10 white opal glass balls.
Manufacturer is Kaiser
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
2 x Wall Lamp, Wall Sconce, Glass Balls, by TEMDE, Brass, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Berlin, BE
Two rare, very elegant wall lamps with opal glass balls and brass frames.
Manufacturer: Temde
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Light by Temde, Switzerland, Brass, Three Blown Glass Balls, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
Sputnik wall or ceiling lamp with three glass balls and gold inclusions.
The glass is high quality
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Amazing Brass Pendant Lamp with Crystals by Rupert Nikoll
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Wiener Werkstätte, Emil Stejnar, Ernest Palme, Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Very rare pendant lamp with a wreath of crystal balls from the 1950s.
Stunning design and a rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pineapple Cascading Lamp
By Palwa, Bakalowits & Söhne, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in München, DE
Wonderful cascade lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp with its lavishly equipped Plexiglas balls and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Light gray 1960s Space Age Kaiser Leuchten metal ceiling lamps with 3 glass ball
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Metal ceiling lamp with 3 opal glass balls in typical Space Age light gray from Kaiser Leuchten
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 8.67 in Dm 10.63 in
Acrylic Pendant Lamp
By Emil Stejnar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful spherical lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp with its lavishly equipped plexiglas balls and
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pineapple Cascading Lamp
By Emil Stejnar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful cascade lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp with its lavishly equipped Plexiglas balls and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-century design Napako hanging lamp
By Napako
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century design Napako hanging lamp with white plastic balls.
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Pineapple Pendant Lamps
By Palwa, Ernest Palme, Bakalowits & Söhne, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Wonderful little pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp with its lavishly equipped Plexiglas balls
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lovely Crystal Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Light
By Emil Stejnar, Bakalowits & Söhne, Rupert Nikoll, Palwa, Kinkeldey
Located in München, DE
Wonderful wall or ceiling lamp from the 1950s.
The lamp with the lavish crystal glass balls has a
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
MCM RAAK Design 1960's Copper & Glass Pendant Lamp Large Chandelier
By RAAK
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
A vintage Mid-Century Modern dutch late 1960's Design Copper & Glass large pendant hanging lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Unused 60s Atomic Space Age Kaiser Leuchten metal ceiling lamp 12 glass spheres
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare and still unused 1960s Atomic Space Age
Metal ceiling lamp with 12 glass balls
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 39.38 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Space Age Italian Pendant with Acrylic Pearls, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing pendant lamp with bright acrylic balls.
A minimalist design with an elaborate
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Mid-Century Modern 5-Arm Orbit Lamp in Gold and Opaline Glass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern Orbit or Sputnik Lamp with 12 Opaline Glass Balls
Diameter: 25.19 in (64
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 17.72 in Dm 26.38 in
'Pagoda' Sconces by Barovier and Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Striking all glass wall lamps with handblown individual ornate glass balls; beaded and hung in chained sets
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Cut Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
lamps with porcelain burners. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brass brackets. The wood pedestal
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Bubble Glass Chandelier by Doria
By J.T. Kalmar, Doria Leuchten Germany, Palwa, Bakalowits & Söhne, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Fabulous bubble glass Sputnik chandelier from the 1960's.
The lamp with the 55 glass balls is very
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandeliers, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
magnificent Sputnik chandelier is in excellent condition and complete working. The lamp is covered with
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
working order. The lamp is covered with Austrian crystal balls and flowers which scatter the light in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bubble Glass Flush Chandelier by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Fabulous gold ice glass ceiling or wall lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp with the 31 glass balls looks
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Acrylic Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful chandelier from the 1960s.
The lamp with its lavishly equipped plexiglas balls and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Flushmount, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
. This magnificent Sputnik chandelier is in excellent condition and complete working. The lamp is covered
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Vintage Austria Rubert N
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
excellent condition and complete working. The lamp is covered with Austrian crystal balls and flowers which
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 42.13 in Dm 13.39 in
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- 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.
- 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.
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- 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, 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.
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- 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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- 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.
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You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.