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20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Post-War Link Bracelets
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20th Century European Mounted Objects
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items
Silver
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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Metal
1960s Realist Landscape Photography
Lambda
1960s Realist Landscape Photography
Lambda
1960s Realist Landscape Photography
Lambda
1960s Realist Landscape Photography
Lambda
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Marble
Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Charm Bracelets
Gold
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Canvas, Oil
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Walnut
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Prints
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Silver
1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Paint, Paper
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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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Paper
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Acrylic, Lucite
Antique 19th Century Spanish Fireplaces and Mantels
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Nude Drawings and Watercolors
India Ink, Watercolor, Gouache
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes
Plastic
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
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Early 20th Century British Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
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Aluminum, Steel
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Iron
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Glass
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gilt Metal
2010s Prints and Multiples
Giclée
1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
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Watercolor, Giclée
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
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Silver Gelatin
Early 1900s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Charcoal
1990s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Precious Stone
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Paper
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks
Marble, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The middle part of an ashtray is for holding cigarettes, so you can keep your hands free. Rest stop is the name given to this part of an ashtray. On 1stDibs, shop a range of ashtrays.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Some older doors have knobs in the middle because the symmetry of this design was popular in many parts of Europe. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a large collection of antique and modern doors from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a gazing ball used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Gazing balls are used for decorating gardens. These orbs are generally placed atop a pedestal or wrought iron base. They were believed to bring good luck and ward off evil, but nowadays, they are used just for decorative purposes. Find a collection of antique, new and vintage building and garden elements today on 1stDibs.
- What are ball gowns called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Ball gowns are sometimes called evening gowns or gowns. It is also technically correct to refer to a ball gown as a dress. However, the term dress can also describe pieces that are more casual than gowns. Shop a range of ball gowns from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What are antique carpet balls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
- What are mirror balls used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mirror balls are used as decorative objects. When light shines against them, they create dazzling reflections. You will sometimes see mirror balls called disco balls because they were common decorations in 1970s discotheques. On 1stDibs, find a range of mirror balls.
- How do ball clocks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Today, a disco ball usually represents the 1970s. That's because the discotheques that heavily influenced society, fashion and music during that decade often had a mirrored disco ball mounted on the ceiling. Its purpose was to cast reflections down onto the dancers as they moved. You'll find a range of vintage disco balls on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carpet balls are called carpet balls because of their original purpose. When first produced during the 18th century in Scotland, carpet balls were part of a set used to play the Victorian parlor game carpet ball. Find a collection of antique carpet balls on 1stDibs.
- What were carpet balls used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carpet balls were used to play the game Parlour ball. This Victorian-era indoor game is related to bocce ball or lawn bowling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carpet balls from top sellers around the world.
- What is the Ball Chair made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is inside a disco ball?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The inside of a disco ball is typically a round piece of foam, plastic or aluminum. Disco balls are made by gluing hundreds of tiny reflective pieces, such as mirrors, onto the outside of the ball. You’ll find a variety of fine disco balls and 1970s nostalgia items on 1stDibs.
- Are witches balls for kids?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no age limit on witches balls; however, they are meant to be ornamental and may not serve as the best toys since they are typically made from glass. A witches ball, similar to a ball ornament, is a hollow glass sphere originally hung in windows to ward off evil spirits in the 17th and 18th century. You can shop a selection of witches balls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mechanical clocks were used for a variety of reasons in the Middle Ages. The clocks were used to keep track of hours for daily prayers. They also helped monks to calculate solar and lunar eclipses, and also determined feast days with accuracy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of mechanical clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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, 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.