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Shearling Ball Pillow
Shearling Ball Pillow

Shearling Ball Pillow

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Firm polyfill stuffed ball pillow covered in a cozy gray shearling hide. Can be customized in size

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fur

Orange Ball Pillow
Orange Ball Pillow

Orange Ball Pillow

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Embroidered textured orange fabric covers this ball pillow. Ball can be made in any fabric. Ask for

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Lashes Ball Pillow
Lashes Ball Pillow

Lashes Ball Pillow

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Ball pillow is covered in a colorful Romo fabric with wispy fringe detail giving it a playful

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Polyester

Boucle Wool Ball Pillow
Boucle Wool Ball Pillow

Boucle Wool Ball Pillow

By John Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Firm polyfill stuffed ball pillow covered in warm white boucle. Can be customized in size and

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Bouclé

Modern Green Velvet Ball Pillow
Modern Green Velvet Ball Pillow

Modern Green Velvet Ball Pillow

Located in Greenwich, CT

This round ball throw pillow was hand sewn at studio in Norwalk, CT. The pillow is made with a soft

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Purple Velvet Ball Pillow
Purple Velvet Ball Pillow

Purple Velvet Ball Pillow

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

This ball pillow is covered in a soft terry-like velour fabric. Can be customized in any fabric

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Kuba Kay Ball Pillow
Kuba Kay Ball Pillow

Kuba Kay Ball Pillow

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Romo Soft Velvet Fabric in a tribal pattern on a linen ground covers this ball pillow. Stuffed with

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Malachite Green Ball Pillow
Malachite Green Ball Pillow

Malachite Green Ball Pillow

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fun tribal pattern Velvet fabric with a wool ground covers this ball pillow. Stuffed with a feather

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Modern Round Ball Pillow in Cut Velvet
Modern Round Ball Pillow in Cut Velvet

Modern Round Ball Pillow in Cut Velvet

Located in Greenwich, CT

This modern round ball pillow was hand sewn at our studio in Norwalk, CT. The pillow is made with a

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Light Sage Green Ball Pillow
Light Sage Green Ball Pillow

Light Sage Green Ball Pillow

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Hand sewn ball pillow is made in a soft light sage velvet fabric by Kravet firmly stuffed with down

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Geometric Pattern Rainbow Ball Pillow
Geometric Pattern Rainbow Ball Pillow

Geometric Pattern Rainbow Ball Pillow

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Firm down/feather stuffed ball pillow covered in Confetti colored cut velvet. Can be customized in

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Blue and Purple Velvet Ball Pillow
Blue and Purple Velvet Ball Pillow

Blue and Purple Velvet Ball Pillow

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Blue and purple soft velvety terry cloth ball pillow adds fun to any space. Ball pillows can be

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Cut Velvet Ball Pillow
Cut Velvet Ball Pillow

Cut Velvet Ball Pillow

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

handcrafted nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Electric Blue Crushed Velvet Ball Pillow
Electric Blue Crushed Velvet Ball Pillow

Electric Blue Crushed Velvet Ball Pillow

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Electric blue crushed velvet ball pillow. Can be customized in size and fabric. Measurements

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Pale Yellow Linen Ball Pillow
Pale Yellow Linen Ball Pillow

Pale Yellow Linen Ball Pillow

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen for fabrication. Price

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Light Blue Velvet Ball Pillow
Light Blue Velvet Ball Pillow

Light Blue Velvet Ball Pillow

By Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen for

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Rad Plaid Regatta Ball Pillow
Rad Plaid Regatta Ball Pillow

Rad Plaid Regatta Ball Pillow

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Weitzner satin jacquard plaid design fabric makes for a fun, playful ball accent pillow. Stuffed

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Satin

Moroccan Inspired Damask Velvet Ball Pillow
Moroccan Inspired Damask Velvet Ball Pillow

Moroccan Inspired Damask Velvet Ball Pillow

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen for fabrication. Price As

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Accent Ball Pillow in Blue Fabric
Accent Ball Pillow in Blue Fabric

Accent Ball Pillow in Blue Fabric

Located in Utrecht, NL

. With its deep blue fabric, this firm ball pillow will surely add visual interest to any furniture

Category

2010s European Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Flamingo Ball Pillow W Printed Cotton, Matthew Williamson Print
Flamingo Ball Pillow W Printed Cotton, Matthew Williamson Print

Flamingo Ball Pillow W Printed Cotton, Matthew Williamson Print

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Ball pillow with Matthew Williamson printed 100% cotton. Ask about other colors. Measurements

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pink White Beach Ball Inspired Ball Pillow with Cut Velvet
Pink White Beach Ball Inspired Ball Pillow with Cut Velvet

Pink White Beach Ball Inspired Ball Pillow with Cut Velvet

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Ball pillow with beach ball design. Pink cut velvet with white solid velvet. Firm and with a bit of

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Green Aqua Black Stripey Animalesque Ball Pillow
Green Aqua Black Stripey Animalesque Ball Pillow

Green Aqua Black Stripey Animalesque Ball Pillow

By Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen for

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Ball Pillow with Tonal Blue Cut Velvet
Ball Pillow with Tonal Blue Cut Velvet

Ball Pillow with Tonal Blue Cut Velvet

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen for

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Accent Ball Pillow in a Striped Fabric
Accent Ball Pillow in a Striped Fabric

Accent Ball Pillow in a Striped Fabric

Located in Utrecht, NL

. With its light, striped fabric, this firm ball pillow will surely add visual interest to any furniture

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Accent Ball Pillow in Bluish-Grey Fabric
Accent Ball Pillow in Bluish-Grey Fabric

Accent Ball Pillow in Bluish-Grey Fabric

Located in Utrecht, NL

. With its bluish-grey fabric, this firm ball pillow will surely add visual interest to any furniture

Category

2010s European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Accent Ball Pillow in Light Coloured Fabric
Accent Ball Pillow in Light Coloured Fabric

Accent Ball Pillow in Light Coloured Fabric

Located in Utrecht, NL

. With its light-cream fabric, this firm ball pillow will surely add visual interest to any furniture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Accent Ball Pillow in Sand Coloured Fabric
Accent Ball Pillow in Sand Coloured Fabric

Accent Ball Pillow in Sand Coloured Fabric

Located in Utrecht, NL

. With its sand-coloured fabric, this firm ball pillow will surely add visual interest to any furniture

Category

2010s European Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Accent Ball Pillow in Light-Brown Fabric
Accent Ball Pillow in Light-Brown Fabric

Accent Ball Pillow in Light-Brown Fabric

Located in Utrecht, NL

. With its light-brown fabric, this firm ball pillow will surely add visual interest to any furniture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Abstract Baby Blue and Baby Pink Ball Pillow
Abstract Baby Blue and Baby Pink Ball Pillow

Abstract Baby Blue and Baby Pink Ball Pillow

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

nature, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen for

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Yellow White Beach Ball Inspired Ball Pillow with Cut Velvet
Yellow White Beach Ball Inspired Ball Pillow with Cut Velvet

Yellow White Beach Ball Inspired Ball Pillow with Cut Velvet

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen for fabrication. Price As

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Forsyth 7" Zebra Ball Pillow
Forsyth 7" Zebra Ball Pillow

Forsyth 7" Zebra Ball Pillow

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

meticulously curated by Saint Louis based Forsyth artisans. Every ball is a one of a kind masterpiece - no two

Category

2010s Pillows and Throws

Materials

Zebra Hide

Set of Three Ball-Shaped Accent Pillows
Set of Three Ball-Shaped Accent Pillows

Set of Three Ball-Shaped Accent Pillows

Located in Utrecht, NL

tremendous. These ball-shaped accent pillows can increase the aesthetic value of not only any seating model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Shiny Blue Grey White Velvet Pillows with Gray Velvet Back
Shiny Blue Grey White Velvet Pillows with Gray Velvet Back

Shiny Blue Grey White Velvet Pillows with Gray Velvet Back

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen for fabrication

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet, Down, Feathers

Printed Paisley with Embroidered Paisley with Electric Green Back
Printed Paisley with Embroidered Paisley with Electric Green Back

Printed Paisley with Embroidered Paisley with Electric Green Back

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen for fabrication

Category

2010s Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Down, Feathers

Soft Pouf Pillow with Pale Green White Orange Stripes
Soft Pouf Pillow with Pale Green White Orange Stripes

Soft Pouf Pillow with Pale Green White Orange Stripes

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

, the final size and shape of our Ball Pillows may vary depending on the materials chosen for

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Down

Velvet Ball Cushion Brown
Velvet Ball Cushion Brown

Velvet Ball Cushion Brown

By LO DECOR

Located in Carimate, Lombardia

LO Décor Velvet Ball Cushion is the new outstanding decorative pillow , that will enhance any

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Velvet Ball Cushion Red And White
Velvet Ball Cushion Red And White

Velvet Ball Cushion Red And White

By LO DECOR

Located in Carimate, Lombardia

LO Décor Velvet Ball Cushion is the new outstanding decorative pillow , that will enhance any

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Velvet Ball Cushion Pink And Green
Velvet Ball Cushion Pink And Green

Velvet Ball Cushion Pink And Green

By LO DECOR

Located in Carimate, Lombardia

LO Décor Velvet Ball Cushion is the new outstanding decorative pillow , that will enhance any

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Velvet Ball Cushion Green And White
Velvet Ball Cushion Green And White

Velvet Ball Cushion Green And White

By LO DECOR

Located in Carimate, Lombardia

LO Décor Velvet Ball Cushion is the new outstanding decorative pillow , that will enhance any

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Velvet Ball Cushion Orange And Light Blue
Velvet Ball Cushion Orange And Light Blue

Velvet Ball Cushion Orange And Light Blue

By LO DECOR

Located in Carimate, Lombardia

LO Décor Velvet Ball Cushion is the new outstanding decorative pillow , that will enhance any

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

De Sede DS-88 Landscape Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather, Switzerland 1970's
De Sede DS-88 Landscape Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather, Switzerland 1970's

De Sede DS-88 Landscape Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather, Switzerland 1970's

By De Sede

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

pillows ball large loin pillow small loin pillow rectangular loin pillow Designer: De Sede design team

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Zaftig, Double Sided Sofa, United States, 2022
Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Zaftig, Double Sided Sofa, United States, 2022

Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Zaftig, Double Sided Sofa, United States, 2022

By Georgis & Mirgorodsky

Located in New York, NY

on 54? plain (no repeat) fabric: 20 yards for sofa. 3.5 yards for 4 lumbar and 2 ball pillows. *All

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Pillow Ball in Wool blend - by Mar de Doce
Pillow Ball in Wool blend - by Mar de Doce

Pillow Ball in Wool blend - by Mar de Doce

By Mar de Doce

Located in Dallas, TX

Introducing our exquisite limited edition piece "Arctic" Pillow Ball – a captivating fusion of

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Antique European Needlepoint Pillow with Designer Wool Ball Fringe
Antique European Needlepoint Pillow with Designer Wool Ball Fringe

Antique European Needlepoint Pillow with Designer Wool Ball Fringe

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

. Tapestry is trimmed with designer wool ball fringe, and backed in velvet. Pillow is filled with an insert

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Putty Ball and Chain on Oyster Cotton Linen Pillow

Putty Ball and Chain on Oyster Cotton Linen Pillow

Located in Athens, GA

Our classics print, putty ball and chain is one color way in a series of literal balls and chains

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Pillow Ball in textured multicolored velvets - PRISM- by Mar de Doce
Pillow Ball in textured multicolored velvets - PRISM- by Mar de Doce

Pillow Ball in textured multicolored velvets - PRISM- by Mar de Doce

Located in Dallas, TX

Introducing our exquisite limited edition piece "Prism" Pillow Ball – a captivating fusion of

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Post Modern Kidney sofa
Post Modern Kidney sofa

Post Modern Kidney sofa

Unavailable|$2,750

Post Modern Kidney sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chenille fabric. Item has two custom ball pillows in velvet. Item shows in excellent fully restored

Category

1990s Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Chenille

Topiary Ball - Ficus knitted pixeled pillow small - Textile - Pillows
Topiary Ball - Ficus knitted pixeled pillow small - Textile - Pillows

Topiary Ball - Ficus knitted pixeled pillow small - Textile - Pillows

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

Topiary Ball - Ficus knitted pixeled pillow small - Textile - Pillows Ficus Shape Pillow

Category

2010s Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Polyester

Topiary Ball - Ficus knitted pixeled pillow medium - Textile - Pillows
Topiary Ball - Ficus knitted pixeled pillow medium - Textile - Pillows

Topiary Ball - Ficus knitted pixeled pillow medium - Textile - Pillows

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

Topiary Ball - Ficus knitted pixeled pillow medium - Textile - Pillows Ficus Shape Pillow

Category

2010s Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Polyester

Silk Embroidered Round Ball Pillow
Silk Embroidered Round Ball Pillow

Silk Embroidered Round Ball Pillow

Located in Greenwich, CT

A handmade silk pewter colored ball pillow with a white embroidered pattern. Hand sewn in our

Category

2010s American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Round Ball Pillow in Orange Fabric
Round Ball Pillow in Orange Fabric

Round Ball Pillow in Orange Fabric

Located in Greenwich, CT

A hand sewn round ball pillow in orange fabric. All pillows are made at our studio in Norwalk

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Cream and White Braided Wool Ball Pillow
Cream and White Braided Wool Ball Pillow

Cream and White Braided Wool Ball Pillow

Located in Greenwich, CT

The braided ball pillow is made with a knotted wool and polyester blend fabric in a neutral cream

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Round Ball Pillow with Blue Velvet Dots
Round Ball Pillow with Blue Velvet Dots

Round Ball Pillow with Blue Velvet Dots

By The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Our Samoa velvet ball pillow is made with an Osborne and Little fabric which features an all-over

Category

2010s American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Jacquard, Velvet

Studio Maison Nurita Black & Multicolour Tweed Ball Pillow
Studio Maison Nurita Black & Multicolour Tweed Ball Pillow

Studio Maison Nurita Black & Multicolour Tweed Ball Pillow

Located in Toronto, ON

A study in texture and form — This luxurious ball pillow by Studio Maison Nurita is crafted from a

Category

2010s Canadian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Studio Maison Nurita Black & Multicolour Tweed Ball Pillow
Studio Maison Nurita Black & Multicolour Tweed Ball Pillow

Studio Maison Nurita Black & Multicolour Tweed Ball Pillow

Located in Toronto, ON

A study in texture and form — This luxurious ball pillow by Studio Maison Nurita is crafted from a

Category

2010s Canadian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Modern Ball Pillows with Elitis Fabric by MOGUL
Pair of Modern Ball Pillows with Elitis Fabric by MOGUL

Pair of Modern Ball Pillows with Elitis Fabric by MOGUL

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Pair of Modern Ball Pillows with Elitis Fabric by MOGUL combines contemporary design with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Pink and White Velvet Ball Pillow
Pink and White Velvet Ball Pillow

Pink and White Velvet Ball Pillow

Located in Greenwich, CT

A round ball throw pillow in pink and white beach ball pattern featuring a wavy cut velvet pattern

Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

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Ball Pillow For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ball pillow for your home. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and cotton, every ball pillow was constructed with great care. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage ball pillow now, or shop our selection of 93 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a ball pillow — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A ball pillow, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ball pillow over the years, but those crafted by The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz and LO DECOR are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Pillows-throws for You

Today, vintage pillows and throws are staples in interior decorating, especially in living rooms, bedrooms and guest rooms.

If eyes are the windows to the soul, then decorative pillows are the windows to the design aesthetic of one’s dreams. “They can be showpieces that are the last, final touch to an interior, like a jewel,” says Irish cushion designer Katie Larmour.

The use of pillows dates back thousands of years. However, the earliest examples were not the soft pillows of today as Mesopotamians and ancient Egyptians used headrests made of stone. Softer pillows became popular with the Romans and Greeks.

Contemporary, designer and vintage pillows and throws can tie in design elements from all parts of a room to contribute to a more cohesive aesthetic. Whether they incorporate the colors of the room’s curtains or rug, echo the room’s paint color or act as an accent on their own, pillows and throws fill up a space and create a cozy and put-together appearance.

There are throws and pillows to complement any design style. Whether seeking out intricately patterned mid-century modern pillows, simple designs or tribal-style wool pillows, 1stDibs has something for every home or collection.

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