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Chandelier 1930 Tubular Arms with 6 Lights Cups in Black Opaline
Located in Marseille, FR
Chandelier 1930 tubular arms with 6 lights cups and balls in black opaline of dimensions height 90
Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Sterling Kiddush Cup and Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modern “Jensenesque” quality. The cup is sleek and stands on three balls. The plate is flat in the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Wilson Tennis Balls Can Thermos
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice vintage "Wilson Tennis Balls Can" thermos, circa 1970s. The piece is in good condition and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Pitchers

Materials

Plastic

"World Cup", 1999
By Steve Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
, musical instruments, and soccer balls from their usual context and fixes them under the omniscient
Category

1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

Silver Cup by Henry Wilkinson, Dated 1874
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A silver cup by Henry Wilkinson, dated 1874, the goblet embossed and chased with seaweed fronds and
Category

Antique 1870s English Barware

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Silver Egg Cup and Spoon in Original Box Marked "Léon"
Located in Sofia, BG
Silver egg cup and silver spoon, it rests on three feet balls and the belly is marked "Leon". The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Lead-Balls Glass in Murano Glass, Veleni by L+W, 2022, Limited Edition
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
Round and tiny, yet heavy and black: lead balls identify this glass with a solid character
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Large Sculptural Willy Guhl Tilted 'Soup Cup' Saucer Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Richmond, VA
An iconic 'Soup Cup' Tilted Saucer Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. This lovely
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete, Composition

Set of 2 Arkadiusz Szwed Bumps 2.0 Bowl Cup by Nów
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Arkadiusz Szwed Bumps 2.0 Bowl Cup by Nów Designed by Arkadiusz Szwed Dimensions: D 18 x
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Large Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in BARSAC, FR
the center) and balls. Baccarat stamp on the cup above the large bottom ball. Gilded bronze frame
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Brass and Crystal Chandelier, in the style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dallas, TX
with scrolling arms decorated with faceted almond crystals and brass candle cups. The stem adorned with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Midcentury Acrylic and Mono Filament Pendant with Color Accents, Czech Republic
Located in Vienna, Austria
1950s, the details are what make it interesting. The two metal balls at the top and bottom of the shade
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
decorative faceted crystal balls leading to fine fluted designs, beaded bobeches and fluted mottled candle
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood, Crystal and Etched Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
foliate designs and floral candle cups. Leading up to the giltwood canopy are six chains each displaying
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Blue Chalice with Murano Glass and 24-Carat Gold, 1980s, Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
the lower stem, composed of two balls of different sizes, are decorated by a wavy pattern that
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

Italian, Genova/Naples, Large Glass & Gilt Metal 24-Light Chandelier, mid 19thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed with a central rod and many separate blown glass balls interrupted by gilt metal disks
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare French Maison 1940s Baguès Silver Crystal Chains Drops Signed Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
beads and Murano glass balls in 3 different sizes, all still intact. Crystal cup in middle as well as
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1960 Elegant Chandelier of the House of Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
decorated with small balls on the lower part. On the upper part, they are adorned with fine blackened brass
Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960 Elegant Chandelier of the House of Arlus
1960 Elegant Chandelier of the House of Arlus
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
20th Century German Crystal Maison Bagues Style Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Canton, MA
leaves and faceted balls. A true masterpiece, this chandelier boasts crystal chains that drape from a
Category

Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair Antique Art Deco Large Silver Metal Wall Sconce Lamps 34”
Located in Detroit, MI
balls below each cup and red, disk-shaped Bakelite decorative accents at top and bottom. Each shade
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Neo-Classic 8-Light Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier, France, Circa:1830
Located in Alexandria, VA
mounted four impressive horned satyr heads, each supporting a pair of scroll arms. The candle cups and
Category

Antique 1830s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Rare Large 1960's Space Age Brass Ceiling Lamp with 13 White Glass Spheres
Located in München, DE
made entirely of metal. The cups for the glass balls are made of brass with an anodized copper color
Category

Vintage 1960s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

1950 Pair of wall lamps Atelier Petitot
1950 Pair of wall lamps Atelier Petitot
H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in
Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding & Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
-draped woman (Venus?) advancing and holding a trophy with a winged cupid child behind carrying a cup and
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

19th Century Miniature Bagatelle Board
Located in London, GB
numbered cups flanked by boxwood & ebony score peg-holders. Complete with 8 balls and 2 cues.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Miniature Bagatelle Board
19th Century Miniature Bagatelle Board
H 3.5 in W 9.5 in D 24.5 in
Vintage H.C. Evans Complete Keno Goose Gambling Set
By H.C. Evans & Co.
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Keno goose, board, and cards. 22" H with dark mahogany stain. At the base is a 4" felt-lined cup
Category

Antique 19th Century American Games

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Umbrella Stand Gold Metal Art Deco Style, 3 legged, 1960s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
materials: golden anodised aluminum in a 3-legged design, at the tips white rubber balls. The inner 'cup
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Cast Stone, Aluminum

Schneider art deco bowl on wrought iron base
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Schneider orange tango and yellow bowl on a wrought iron base with 3 coloured glass balls. Signed
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Golden Metal Bamboo Umbrella Stand Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Italy. The stunning umbrella stand shows a brass drip cup, brass balls and an umbrella like stand from
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Large Chalice with Blue Decoration by Artistica Barovier, 1920's Italy
By Artisti Barovier, Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in London, GB
Artistica Barovier (1919-1936) circa 1920. This goblet sits on a long stem with two decorated glass balls
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

As I Opened Fire Poster - complete triptych
By (after) Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
, golf balls, kitchen curtains, slices of pie, or a hot dogs. He also used other artists' works to create
Category

1960s Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Offset

Antique China Tennis Tea Set by George Jones & Sons, 19th Century
By George Jones & Sons
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
, three cups with saucers, a sugar bowl and a milk jug. Each item has a gilt rim with tennis rackets
Category

Antique 1880s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872
Located in Bath, GB
toast rack with an egg cup either end kept in place by an integral pin and two egg spoons; all in silver
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872
Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872
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H 6.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Chanel Black And White Rugby Ball
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare. Only a few balls were published for the Rugby World Cup in France in 2007. There have only
Category

Early 2000s French Games

Vintage Golf Club, James Bradbeer
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
. He made his own gutta-percha golf balls and was also a club maker. Bradbeer was a frequent competitor
Category

Early 20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Beech, Hickory

Vintage Golf Club, James Bradbeer
Vintage Golf Club, James Bradbeer
H 42.92 in W 0.04 in D 2.17 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu and Crystal Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bobeches and lovely candle cups. The central fut is encased with the most impressive rock crystal casings
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ormolu

James de Wulf Custom Concrete Pool Table, Available Now
By James de Wulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-rebound rubber rails and cup rims allow for precision shots. Balls sink smoothly into pierced leather
Category

2010s American Brutalist Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

James de Wulf Special Edition Solid Base Pool Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surface, layered in premium black felt. High-rebound rubber rails and cup rims allow for precision shots
Category

2010s American Brutalist Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

James de Wulf Custom Concrete Pool Table, Premium Finish
By James de Wulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-performance finished surface, layered in premium black felt. High-rebound rubber rails and cup rims allow for
Category

2010s American Brutalist Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

James de Wulf Custom Concrete Pool Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-performance finished surface, layered in premium black felt. High-rebound rubber rails and cup rims allow for
Category

2010s American Brutalist Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

Venetian, Murano Style Antique Floor Lamp with Alabaster Brass Base
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Lomita, CA
accessories. The detailed etching and reeding on the column of the lamp between the large balls imparts a
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Alabaster, Bronze

19th Century Aubusson Tapestry, Pétanque Scene, N° 1141
Located in Paris, FR
The game of bowls would have been created in Gaul. Balls were first made of clay, stone, then wood
Category

Antique 1880s French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

19th Century Aubusson Tapestry, Pétanque Scene, N° 1141
19th Century Aubusson Tapestry, Pétanque Scene, N° 1141
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H 94.49 in W 78.75 in D 0.4 in
Extraordinary Fine Period Georgian Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Column, Wood-Twist Candle holding arms with fluted brass candle cups, carved Laurel Leaf base
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Convex Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Midcentury Lantern Tokio from J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
This Tokio lamp from Kalmar is in wonderful condition. The metal top, chain ceiling cup and cage
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Lantern Tokio from J. T. Kalmar
Midcentury Lantern Tokio from J. T. Kalmar
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H 35 in Dm 14 in
Maches Mexican Brutalist Bronze Slanted Dresser Box
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
terminating in balls, and a cup-like shape with a stone. The box is supported by 5 legs with ball feet
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
with a winged cupid child behind carrying a cup and a bouquet of flowers. Movement: Pendant wind and
Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Flor / Taxonomía Botánica / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
exhibition of balls, Ball Parade Russia 2018, CDMX, World Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Cefalópodo / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
exhibition of balls, Ball Parade Russia 2018, CDMX, World Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Calamar / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
exhibition of balls, Ball Parade Russia 2018, CDMX, World Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Calamar / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
Calamar / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 0.4 in
Anémona de Hielo / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
exhibition of balls, Ball Parade Russia 2018, CDMX, World Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Calamar Negro / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
exhibition of balls, Ball Parade Russia 2018, CDMX, World Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Aro / Taxonomía Botánica / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
exhibition of balls, Ball Parade Russia 2018, CDMX, World Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Anémona Blanca / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
exhibition of balls, Ball Parade Russia 2018, CDMX, World Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Anémona de Fuego / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
exhibition of balls, Ball Parade Russia 2018, CDMX, World Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Anémona Arcoiris / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
exhibition of balls, Ball Parade Russia 2018, CDMX, World Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Cefalópodo II / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
exhibition of balls, Ball Parade Russia 2018, CDMX, World Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Dragón de Fuego / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
exhibition of balls, Ball Parade Russia 2018, CDMX, World Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Medusa / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
exhibition of balls, Ball Parade Russia 2018, CDMX, World Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Medusa / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
Medusa / Nueva Zoología / Selene Lazcarro
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
Nomura Jellyfish / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
Russia 2018, CDMX, World Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group exhibition of balls, Ball Parade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Nomura Jellyfish / Selene Lazcarro
Nomura Jellyfish / Selene Lazcarro
H 47.25 in W 70.87 in D 1.97 in
Jelly Fish Red / Selene Lazcarro
By Selene Lazcarro
Located in COYOACAN, DF
Cup Russia. 2018, Reforma, Mexico City. Group exhibition of balls, Ball Parade Russia 2018, CDMX
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Jelly Fish Red / Selene Lazcarro
Jelly Fish Red / Selene Lazcarro
H 47.25 in W 58.19 in D 1.97 in
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Cups And Balls For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of cups and balls available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all cups and balls available were constructed with great care. There are 85 antique and vintage cups and balls for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 30 modern editions to choose from as well. Cups and balls 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, Art Deco and modern cups and balls are consistently popular styles. Cups and balls have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maison Roche, Arlus and James de Wulf are consistently popular.

How Much are Cups And Balls?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,686, while they’re typically $162 on the low end and $58,500 highest priced.
Questions About Cups And Balls
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A wedding cup has a swiveling cup and a hollow dress which allows both the bride and groom to drink simultaneously. It is used for a toast and a trial for the bride and the groom. Find a collection of vintage and antique wedding cups on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Bone china cups are made from a type of porcelain consisting of bone ash, kaolin and feldspathic material, and it contains a minimum of 30% phosphate from animal bone.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Stirrup cups were traditionally used for giving a drink to someone on horseback. Most often, people presented them to those about to depart for hunts. As a result, many have deer, fox, dog or duck etchings. Find a variety of stirrup cups on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A demitasse cup is used for serving Turkish coffee or espresso. In French, demitasse translates to “half cup,” and therefore holds between 2-3 ounces of liquid.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A demitasse is half the cup of a traditional mug. Demitasses usually come with accompanying saucers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Espresso cups are called demitasses. The name means "half cup" in French and refers to the small size of the drinkware. Most demitasses hold 2-3 ounces of liquid, making them roughly half the size of mugs used to serve coffee. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of demitasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A stirrup cup is a drink or parting cup that’s given to guests when they’re leaving. This goes back to when guests would leave on horseback, literally with their feet in stirrups. Stirrup cups are also often tied to a hunt and handed to hunters as they arrive home or leave for a hunt. Find an assortment of stirrup cups from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The tradition of the loving cup involves two people drinking out of the double-handled cup at the same time. It is a common part of Scottish wedding ceremonies and symbolizes the intimacy and selflessness that come with marriage. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of loving cups.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A loving cup was originally a drinking cup that was designed to be shared at banquets, weddings and other celebrations. It featured two handles to make it easier to pass along. Cups would also be used as trophies, and led to the classic double-handled cup trophy shape. Shop an array of loving cups from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.