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Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker.
Probably made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Thomasville Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Brass Finial Wood Chairs, Set of 6
By Thomasville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
includes (2) armchairs, (4) side chairs, original yellow painted finish, brass ball form finials, floral
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 46 in W 20 in D 22.5 in
Antique Chinese Ebonized Rosewood High Relief Ball & Claw Scholars Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
, finials, and ball and claw feet. This hardwood chair is very heavy.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 41.5 in W 21 in D 18 in
Hollywood Regency Wood Ball Abacus Wrought Iron Curule Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Wood Ball "Abacus" Wrought Iron Curule Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 47 in W 20 in D 21 in
Antique Lyre Back Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Lyre Back chair. Beautiful grained wood and lines. Metal spindles with ball finials. New
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
chairs. Straight rounded stiles topped with inverted turnip shaped finials. Five graduated arched
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
gilt ribbed bronze ball finials. Each chair has simulated black leather seats. The seats can be
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Greek Key Iron Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Marietta, GA
newly upholstered in Braemore’s version of a tiger velvet. Brass ball finials complete the look! Kaveri
Category
Vintage 1970s Campaign Chairs
Materials
Iron
1880s Set of 2 French Giltwood Opera Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
swirls and drops, and ball-shaped finials on each stile, while the other is fitted with turned banisters
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Savannah, GA
This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double
Category
Antique 1740s American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
Located in Savannah, GA
finial posts ending in urn and ball tops. The rush seat is in very good condition considering its age
Category
Antique 1780s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Corner Chair Silk Upholstered Seat Dragon Scene
Located in Dayton, OH
along the seat back. The geometric frame is neatly accented by ball finials.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
H 32 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 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
Richard Charles Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Elbow Chair with X Frame stretcher
Located in London, GB
Richard Charles (1823-93), an Aesthetic Movement ebonized elbow chair, circa 1866, with ball
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
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
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Iron Throne / Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
brass ball finials and a stunning backrest. The dramatic canopy is in mauve mohair velvet that has aged
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Tonico Rosewood Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Atlanta, GA
large round ball finials, yet the deep seats and backrests provide comfort for daily use.
Fully
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Classic Vintage Bamboo Corner Chair, British Colonial Decor, Bohemian Seating
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming bamboo corner chair with ball finials. Could be English or Chinese made for export. Sides
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Corner Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 36.75 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Jean Royere Style Croisillon Lacquered Iron Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
by straight, round legs ending with whimsical ball finials. The iron has a thick, semi-gloss white
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Mario Papperzini for Salterini Iron Wingback Garden Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
, back, and wings ending with ball finials. The generous seat has flat arms measuring 27 inches high and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Nantucket Fireside Ladder Back Side Chair, circa 1780
Located in Nantucket, MA
characteristic ball finials atop sausage and ball turned standards, holding three shaped back slats, above a rush
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Chairs Set of 5 Baroque Jacobean Antiquarian Oak Architectural Country House
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Striking set of architecturally inspired chairs which are very decorative
- Sturdy and suitable
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Oak Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
restored. Specifically, the Queen chair has one new hand carved finial created by our professional
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Paint
H 67 in W 25 in D 27 in
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chair in Gilt-Wood with Cane Seat.
Located in Miami, FL
vertical & horizontal slats along back, ball finials, turned front legs & stretchers, and woven cane seat
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Midcentury Partial-Gilt Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs Attributed to René Prou, Pair
By René Prou
Located in New York, NY
saber legs and are finished with a pair of gilt ball finials adorning the top rail.
Suitable for
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 33.25 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Interesting Wood Slat Arm Chairs with a Vienna Secession Sensibility
Located in Atlanta, GA
Secession sensibility. This pair of interesting chairs each has a wood slat back, arms culminating in ball
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 24.75 in D 26 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Salon/ Dining Chairs in Giltwood
Located in Miami, FL
) with vertical & horizontal slats along back, ball finials, turned front legs & stretchers, and woven
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 32 in W 16 in D 17.5 in
Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials
By Russell Woodard, Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
, tub chairs. Constructed with iron cabriole legs, mesh apron, mesh back support and aluminum ball
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
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
Mid Century McCobb Style Iron Dining Chairs Walter of Wabash
By Paul McCobb, Walter Wabash, Arbuck
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
ladder backs and ball finials. Striking contrast with black patten leather or vinyl cushions.
Curbside
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Eight Italian Steel and Leather Curule Chairs
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Stamford, CT
back rest. They can be purchased as pairs for $4000. Each chair has four brass ball finials, and X-Form
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Table and Chairs
Located in New York, NY
vinyl, with brass finials to the top and brass ball feet. The chairs also have sloping arms and fold for
Category
Vintage 1950s Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Eight Maslow Freen Empire Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Maslow Freen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, wooden ball form finials, nice wide seats, solid wood construction, and quality American craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1940s American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four French Mid Century Leather & Iron Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
for more photographs.
The chairs have brass ball finials leading to iron sculptural frames, with hair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Gilt Dining Chairs After Versace
Located in Rio Vista, CA
elegant fluted legs that taper and end with silver ball shaped feet. The chairs are an amazing study in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
2 Antique Edwardian Carved Mahogany Parlor Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Edwardian / Victorian parlor dining chairs. Made of mahogany featuring Art Nouveau
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Set of 4 Mid Century High Back Dining Chairs Att. to Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
rod structures, brass ball finials, and upholstered pad seats. The chairs are in clean, ready to use
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set Of Eight Continental 19th c. Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French nails below the scrolled arms with ball finials and leading to the wonderful Burl wood back
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Burl
H 35.75 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio
Located in Greenwich, CT
with notched corners, joined by rosettes, topped by superstructure with suppressed ball bronze finials
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique Reclining Armchair by Ambrose Heal
By Ambrose Heal
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
chair, and slightly camelback stretchers under the armrests. Ball finials crown the top of the chair
Category
Early 20th Century English Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
raised on turned supports, the handles issuing iron rods with shell shaped finials used to support a tray
Category
Antique 1710s Italian Louis XIV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 50 in W 31.5 in D 31 in
Liberty & Co style of CFA Voysey, Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Set with Ball Finials
By Charles Voysey, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
and a matching dining table.
The five single dining chairs have ball finials with humorous carved
Category
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 41 in
Set of 4 1950s French Jacques Adnet Iron Frame With Stitched Leather Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
the others in chestnut and dark brown. All finished with solid brass ball finials to the tops.
They
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 34.75 in W 25.5 in D 21 in
French 1950s Jacques Adnet Hand Stitched Leather Iron Armchairs - Set of 4
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
brass ball finials to the tops (one missing - see photo).
They have a comfortable seating position with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
New England Carver Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
seat that is in very good condition considering its age. Ball finials on the front legs and urn and
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Pair French Metal Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful pair of French iron arm chairs with brass ball finials.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Italian Savonarole Chair in Red Velvet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous Savonarola chair with perfectly worn red velvet cushions with quality tassel ties
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Folding Leather Sling Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century folding sling chair with a faux bamboo x-shaped frame with ball finials supporting a
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Michael Taylor Montecito Bronzed Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Michael Taylor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with acanthus motifs and ball finials.
Michael Taylor 'Montecito' chair and ottoman with bowed back
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Antique American Ladder Back Child's Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Medium brown finish on chair and seat.
Features include a ladder-back design, ball finials, and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Children's Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Four Mario Papperzini for Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
wide and 20.5 inches deep. The chairs all feature the trademark Mario Papperzini ball finials on the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Eight Red Mid Century Woodard Metal Dining Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Stamford, CT
red paint. Mesh seat, woven mesh back, ball finials.
Substantial and comfortable chairs. Rare.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Walnut 'X' Frame Arm Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
back supports have decorative turned ball finials at the top and the chairs have a gold and red
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
chair backs also have the iconic ball finials on back. The seats have thick naugahyde seat cushions in
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Mario Papperzini Style Iron Bronze Garden Dining Chairs
By John Salterini, Mario Papperzini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and backs in the neoclassical style topped with bronze ball finials. The generous seats have scrolled
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid Century Modern Patio Directors Chairs with Sunbrella Backs 1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
ball finials at the top of back supports.
Rare style and shape to find with a steel frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 32 in W 21 in D 15.5 in
French Louis XIII Style Oak Tall Chair, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having lion mask finials atop a small backrest, the frame of the chair entirely in spiral twisted
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Stools
Sensational Early Set Russel Woodard Mesh Patio Table 4 Chairs Mid-Century
By Russell Woodard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
armchairs each have 2 large Iron ball top finials on top along with thick iron mesh construction throughout
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 38.5 in W 24.5 in D 19 in
Rare Pair of French Hammered Iron and Chain Lounge Chairs by Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
hammering of iron by a blacksmith with tapered legs, ball finials and a handmade chain link seats.
These
Category
Vintage 1930s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30 in W 19 in D 24 in
Pair of Patinated Iron and Pine Bakers Rack or Bookshelves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The thick iron columns feature large ball finials on top and six shelves spaced approximately 10
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Shelves
Materials
Iron
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ball finial chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, every ball finial chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a ball finial chair, we have 259 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the ball finial chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A ball finial chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, neoclassical and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. John Salterini, Michael Taylor and Russell Woodard each produced at least one beautiful ball finial chair that is worth considering.
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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.
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- 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 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.
- 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.
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