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Pair of Stilnovo Style Brass Sconces with White Glass Balls
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sconces in the style of Stilnovo with brass frame and 8" white glass balls. Price does not
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kinkeldey Wall Sconces Frosted Glass Balls & Brass, Germany 1960s
By Seguso, Venini, Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of wall lights with frosted glass balls with golden knobs on a brass frame. The lights
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
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
Pair of Elongated Ephorus Sconces by David Duncan in Nickel, Glass Balls, New
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of our custom-designed Ephorus sconces with over-scaled Murano glass balls, polished nickel
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
H 20 in W 3.5 in D 5 in
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
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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
Pair of sconces attributed to Ignazio Gardella 2 balls in glass and solid brass
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of 50's Italian sconces attributed to designer Ignazio Gardella. Structure in solid brass and lampshades formed with two half spheres in frosted, ribbed glass. Very fine vintage...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 16.93 in W 10.24 in D 14.97 in
1920 French Pink Fuchsia Murano Balls & Ribbons Giltwood Crystal Prisms Sconces
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing two lights each sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with Murano pink bells. Some have
Category
Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
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H 16 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
1970 Large Pair of Lantern Wall Lights from Maison Honoré
By Maison Honoré
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large pair of Lanterns wall lights from Maison Honoré from the 1960s.
Composed of a long spindle
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
6 Opaline Glass Balls and Chrome Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
6 opaline glass balls and chrome wall lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s
Space Age rare design
6
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 14.97 in W 12.6 in D 3.94 in
Extremely Rare Set of Four Victorian Wall Lights of Exceptional Size, F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian set of four five-light cut-glass silvered mounted wall-lights of
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
H 54.14 in W 39.97 in D 20.08 in
1 of 3 Midcentury Orbital Wall lights in Orange by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 mid-century vintage wall lights in orange color made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, with two
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Modern, Italian Wall Lights in Opalescent Light Blue Murano Glass, 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
refraction of light.
Small brass balls decorate the end of the fastening on the supporting frame.
2-lit
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 16.54 in W 9.45 in D 4.53 in
J.T. Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights Textured Murano Glass Brass Venini Style 1950s
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fabulous pair of vintage Mid-Century J.T. Kalmar textured Murano glass wall lights, Austria circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 3.35 in
Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
glasses with golden shimmer/glitter inside the glass. Art Deco style. The Murano glass balls mounted under
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.41 in W 6.5 in D 7.49 in
1960 Pair of sconces Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
represented by gilded brass balls distributed on the front of the sconce.
Each sconce is dressed with a half
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Sconces from Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten, Helena Tynell, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
the metal parts.
The 4 balls are in very good condition with slight signs of wear.
There are chips on
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1950 Pair of wall lamps Atelier Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
.
Three small balls in gilded brass underline the whole.
It is dressed with a trapezoidal lampshade in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Pairs of Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Light, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
switch on the bottom or side of the frame.
Each wall sconce needs four small Edison balls (E-14) up to
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Brutalist Style French Wall Sconces
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
features their original glass balls.
These would look beautiful above a sideboard or console table.
This
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20th Century French Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of Art Deco Crystal Ball Sconces
Located in New York, NY
supports a brass spray which holds the crystal balls and is illuminated by single light source which has
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of 3 Acrylic Wall Lamps from Staff
By Motoko Ishii, Gino Sarfatti, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare wall lamps from the 1960s.
Elegantly reduced design.
The balls lie
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Spherical Brass Sconces, VINGTIEME Edition, Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
back hides the wall fixing. The assembly and the articulations are done by 6 brass balls. Each sconce
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of OTTO Brass Sconces, ITEM Edition, Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
articulations are done by 6 brass balls. Each sconce are signed and numbered and comes with a certificat of
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
shown in the last photo). Held by frameless back brackets with two balls in nickeled bronze. Sconces
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Ephorus Single Light Sconces by David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of contemporary design, custom made sconces with glass balls. The round back plate issues an
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American Victorian Brass Filigree Oil Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
holding large filigree balls. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Elongated Ephorus Sconces by David Duncan in Brass
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of our custom Ephorus sconces with overscaled Murano glass balls, brass finish, rectangular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Sputnik Flush Mount Glass Snowballs from Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
. Illuminates lovely due to the wonderful glass balls.
The fixtures are in very good vintage condition.
Please
Category
Vintage 1970s German Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1970 Pair of Wrought Iron and Brass Wall Lamps Maison Roche
By Maison Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
balls.
Each wall lamp is dressed with two lampshades in off-white cotton, redone identically.
Two
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Artemide "Pusicona" Wall Lamps by Micolitti, Italy 1970s
By Artemide, Franco Micolitti
Located in Sacile, PN
balls.
Variable height sliding system
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 15.36 in
18th Century Six Italian Gilded Wall Cadleholders Set of Six Foliate Sconces
Located in Milan, IT
scrolling iron structure, decorated with elegant gilt wrought iron acanthus leaves and gildwood balls and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Modern Murano Gilt Brass and White Glass Ball Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Very sleek set of modern gilt brass and Murano glass sconces. Each sconce has 2 glass balls on a
Category
Early 2000s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Murano Ice Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Fixtures, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
light switch on the bottom or side of the frame.
Each wall sconce needs four small Edison balls (E-14
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 24.41 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Set of 2 Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Light, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
side of the frame.
Each wall light needs Three small Edison balls (E-14) up to 40 watts each.
Light
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 3.94 in W 19.69 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Genet et Michon Sconces in Brushed Nickel and Eglomise
Located in Hanover, MA
models - chandeliers, ceiling lights, torches, sconces and lamps corresponding to architectural needs of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Rare Pair of "ON/OFF" Wall Lamps Designed by Paul Talman, circa 1965
By Paul Talman
Located in Paris, FR
plastic balls with 'ON' printed to the white side and 'OFF' printed to the black side. Each balls can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of 4 Modern Murano Gilt Brass and White Glass Ball Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Very sleek set of 4 modern gilt brass and Murano glass sconces. Each sconce has 2 glass balls on a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Murano Ice Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Fixtures, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
light switch on the bottom or side of the frame.
Each wall sconce needs three small Edison balls (E
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Rare Sputnik Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury rare wall sconces with Murano glass balls, made by Doria Leuchten
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
P. Marchand Monumental New York Theater Sconce In The Style Of Mategot France
By P. Marchand
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, black metal horns and brass roundels, balls and details. A very well made and impressive piece of
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 65 in W 40 in D 26.25 in
French Maison Baguès Style Pink Floral Crystal Sconces, circa 1920
By Maison Baguès
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
and ready to hang. Housing two lights, sitting in crystal bobeches. Pink crystal prisms made into
Category
Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
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H 9 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
Small Organic Sputnik Opal Glass Sconce Stilnovo Style, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Fine small 6 lights Italian opal glass & brass sconce (chromed). Measures: height 15"/38cm width
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair Antique Art Deco Large Silver Metal Wall Sconce Lamps 34”
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible pair of antique Art Deco silver wall sconce lights are circa 1940. The sconce lamps
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
White Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Dallas, TX
sconces is made of white translucent glass globes and cast brass mounts.
The vintage sconces have 3 lights
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Sconces
Located in New York, NY
holding balls
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Cripta Brass Casting Wall Sconce, Sculptural Sconce, Art Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
, focused light.
A distinctive feature of the CRIPTA sconce is the placement of transparent glass balls on
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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H 18.89 in W 7.08 in D 4.72 in
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
Early 19th Century Regency Carved Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces
Located in Southall, GB
sit atop a plinth with a scalloped shell below, decorative chain and gilt balls hang from the eagles
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
vintage Light Sculpture On/Off (fifty/fifty) by Paul Talman, op-art
By Paul Talman
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
the lamp is executed in aluminum and holds nine rotating plastic balls, each ball has 'ON' printed to
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1970s Pair Space Age Ball Chrome and Lacquered Metal Wall Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of wall lamps from the Italian 1970s, in chromed metal and inside the balls in off-white
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair 1960's Wall Sconces in Chromed Metal and Glass
Located in Madrid, ES
, the upper part in curved metal, the lower part ends in small balls.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1900 Italian Rococo Beaded Crystal Prisms Gold Gilt Sconces
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
vintage crystal prisms. Macaroni beaded and crystals throughout, swags of crystal cut balls, all hand tied.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Silvered Ephorus Sconces with Rock Crystal by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
balls and rectangular backplates with beveled edges. Sold as a pair but able to purchase individually
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass, Silver
Light Object 021 by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
: 13.1 x 23.8 cm
Brass palette thickness 0.4 cm
Distance from wall 3.2 cm
Number of light balls 1
Category
2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Oasis White Mirror with Infinity Lights and Brass Balls by Richard Hutten
By Richard Hutten, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Oasis white mirror with infinity lights and brass balls by Richard Hutten, is exquisite in its form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Glass balls & brass chandelier, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Tall Mid Century Modern glass balls and brass chandelier or pendant light, Italy circa 2000s.
The
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1920 French Pink Murano Balls Crystal Swags Chandelier
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing six lights sitting in crystal bobèche. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for USA
Category
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Italian pendant lights, 1960s.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
glass balls, chrome;
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Micro Beaded Polychrome Murano Balls Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing five lights. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and ready to hang
Category
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Giltwood
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H 22 in Dm 21 in
French Aqua Blue Murano Balls Beaded Swags Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 5 lights. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA or certified sockets for
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of balls of lights available for sale. The range of distinct balls of lights — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 444 antique and vintage balls of lights for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 74 modern editions to choose from as well. Balls of lights have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco balls of lights are consistently popular styles. Many balls of lights are appealing in their simplicity, but Kaiser Leuchten, Hillebrand and Doria Leuchten Germany produced popular balls of lights that are worth a look.
How Much are Balls Of Lights?
Balls of lights can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,117, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $309,191.
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.
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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 Balls Of Lights
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 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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