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‘Ball in socket’ Floor Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
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
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hala Zeist Bal in Socket Floorlamp H Busquet Dutch, 1960s
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Den Haag, NL
This floor lamp designed by H. Busquet and produced by Hala Zeist is nicknamed the “ball in socket
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Dutch Designed White Metal and Chrome Table or Desk Lamp, 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This table lamp is very much in the style of the 'ball in socket' floor lamp by H. Busquet for Hala
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Ball lamp rust
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Ball lamp d=28cm rust You will find here an exceptional as well as high quality lamp, which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Ball lamp rust
H 11.03 in Dm 11.03 in
Custom Murano Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier in Oil Rubbed Bronze
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
sockets (E12) to illuminate perfectly round glass ball handmade by the glass artisans in Murano, Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Spiky Soccer Ball Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Custom designed and Custom made Pendent in the shape of a (Soccer Ball ) with applied spiky
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Three Ball Pendants in White Crackled Glass, USA Circa 1960
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Three pendants with round crackled glass balls each with a single socket attached to a black
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Golden Spy Ball Table Lamp in Brass from Frimann, Danish 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frimann Table Light with original Golden everlasting Mirror/spy Bulb - E27 socket. Please notice
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bold Ball Form Marble Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large (7" diameter) ball supported by marble base, probably made in Italy. Very good original
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Adjustable Glass Ball Table Lamp in the Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
), glass base and socket in metal. The ball can be moved to different positions.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Table Lamp glass ball Doria, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Saarburg, RP
table lamp with big glass ball The beautiful and rare lamp is a true design classic from the 60s
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Floral Ball Chandelier by Palwa
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Emil Stejnar, Palwa, Ernest Palme, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Impressive floral ball chandelier from the 1960s. Extremely successful design and very high quality
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Custom Murano Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier
By La Murrina
Located in New York, NY
Custom Murano glass ball sputnik chandelier in polished brass finish. There are 15 candelabra light
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ball lamp rust with oak base natural
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Ball lamp d=28cm rust with oak base natural 20x20x48cm You will find here an exceptional as well
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Circus Jester Sculpture with Walnut Ball Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lamp made with an exceptional sculpture of a circus performer holding a wooden ball with
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Antique 1880s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Cream Sugar Ball Hanging Lamp 1960s
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
on a Rotaflex (cellulose acetate) sphere or ball. An E27 socket. Plastic socket holder. Electricity
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Cream Sugar Ball Hanging Lamp 1960s
Vintage Cream Sugar Ball Hanging Lamp 1960s
H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Big Ball Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large golden Big Ball lamp by Doria from the 1960s. Very elegant Hollywood
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Ball Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Painted white lamps with brass ball to the base. Measures: 30.75 H (to top of finial) x 19.5 H
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

chrom floor lamp eye ball from Staff, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Saarburg, RP
E27 socket and can be switched separately. A unique piece that is a great eye-catcher for your antique
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

chrom floor lamp eye ball from Staff, 1970s
chrom floor lamp eye ball from Staff, 1970s
H 60.24 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Karl Springer Vermicelli Ball Lamp, Coromandel Circa 1979
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Karl Springer 1979 Gold & Silver Leaf Incised Black Wood Ball Table Lamp This table lamp
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Light Ball Lamp by: Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light Ball Lamp by: Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Classic 1950s Italian flush or wall mount
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Chrome Ten Ball Spiral Cascading Pendant/ Swag/Chandelier
By Alberto Reggianini
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
has a incadescent socket for a 60 watt bulb, the balls hang on cased black wire, each ball has a back
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Ball - Indoor Lampon on oak stand - iron oxide
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Ball lamp d = 28cm rust with natural oak base 20x20x78cm. Customization possible and designed in
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Indoor Lamp - "Ball ", on oak stand - iron oxide
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Ball lamp d = 28cm rust with natural oak base 20x20x78cm. Customization possible and designed in
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Pop Art Yellow Vintage Plastic Ball Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art vintage plastic ball floor lamp, which was designed, 1960s. The very decorative plastic
Category

Vintage 1960s Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Ball Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
By RESEARCH Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Ball Pendant in Black designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Doria Big Ball -space age- table or floor lamp
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in The Hague, NL
Magical Space-Age lamp by Doria, Germany. The galaxy in a lamp, a Big Ball lamp. You expect
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

ART DECO Lamp Ceiling Lamp Ball lamp luminaire, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art-Deco-Lüstre Ball lamp luminaire - 1930er Jahre This Art Deco globe lamp from the 1930s is an
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

60s 70s floor lamp ball lamp metal Space Age
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s floor lamp ball lamp metal Space Age Object: floor lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good
Category

Vintage 1970s German Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modern White Enameled Metal 'Golf Ball' Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the socket, twelve -Inches high to the top of the golf ball. Raised on a black enameled 7.5-Inch base
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria Pendant light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High-quality materials, give a
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Limburg Brass with Smoked Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large smoked glass ball pendant, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: One
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Smoked Glass

Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials, gives a
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Green Massive Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Green Massive Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81 in. (30
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1960s 1970s Wall Lamp Ball Lamp Staff Leuchten Germany Design
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s 1970s wall lamp ball lamp Staff Leuchten Germany Design Object: wall lamp Manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Limburg Brass with Smoked Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large smoked glass ball (hand-made) pendant, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Smoked Glass

Large Limburg Brass with Smoked Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large smoked glass ball (hand-made) pendant, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Smoked Glass

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

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Limburg Brass with Smoked Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large smoked glass ball (hand-made) pendant, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Smoked Glass

Lovely Black Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Black Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Yellow Oval Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Yellow Oval Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 14.96 in
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lovely Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Murano Pink Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Lovely Pink Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Green Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Green Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany One E27 socket. Works with
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lovely Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Pink Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81 in
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Monumental Custom Forged-Iron "Defiance" Chandelier with Large Brass Ball Finial
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, the Defiance is a large hand-made iron chandelier with six sockets. Comes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass, Iron

Frederick Cooper Silver and Gold Leaf Stacked Ball Table Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Chicago, IL
Frederick Cooper. In the manner of James Mont. Patinated brass socket cover with original milk glass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Silver Leaf

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

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Monumental Custom Forged-Iron "Defiance" Chandelier with Large Brass Ball Finial
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, the Defiance is a large hand-made iron chandelier with six sockets. Comes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Chandeliers and...

Materials

Iron, Brass

Set of 2 Small Table Lamps, Glass Ball, Tulip Base, Original 1970s
By Wortmann & Filz
Located in Berlin, BE
replacedin a new textile cable (see photo). Height: 21 cm / 8.27 inches Diameter glass ball: 14 cm / 5.5
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Oval Murano Clear Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Oval Murano Clear Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 14.96
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Oval Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Yellow/Orange Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 10.62 in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Opaline Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Opaline Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Pink Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81 in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

MCM Orbital Chrome Ball Adjustable Floor Lamp Attributed to Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful MCM or mid-century modern orbital chrome ball adjustable floor lamp attributed to the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Ball In Socket For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ball in socket you’re looking for. Each ball in socket for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. If you’re shopping for a ball in socket, we have 301 options in-stock, while there are 25 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ball in socket — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A ball in socket made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one ball in socket that is appealing in its simplicity, but Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany and Emil Stejnar produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ball In Socket?

A ball in socket can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,224, while the lowest priced sells for $92 and the highest can go for as much as $79,000.

Finding the Right lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Ball In Socket
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A porcelain socket is a socket made of porcelain. It can endure higher temperatures when compared to other materials. If the light is outside or hangs with a bulb facing down, a porcelain socket is the best recommended. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage porcelain socket lamps.
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    Masonic 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.
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    The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The 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.
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    There is no age limit on witches balls; however, they are meant to be ornamental and may not serve as the best toys since they are typically made from glass. A witches ball, similar to a ball ornament, is a hollow glass sphere originally hung in windows to ward off evil spirits in the 17th and 18th century. You can shop a selection of witches balls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
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    Gazing 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.
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    Ball 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.
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    Antique 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.
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    Mirror 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.
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    A 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, 2022
    Today, 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.
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    Carpet 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.
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    Carpet 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.
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    A 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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    Ball 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.
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    Although 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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    Historically, 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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    No, 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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    A 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.

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