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Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York
Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York

Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York

By Kay Korbing

Located in New York, NY

Rare Kay Korbing for JG furniture arm, or desk chair having black leather chicklet style arms, fabric seat and back on aluminum star base, with original ball coaster feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates  Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950's
Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates  Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950's

Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950's

By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball

Located in New York, NY

Please view the matching Conant Ball dressers, desk, and chair we have listed separately , along with our extensive collection or chic MCM furniture, at Barbarella Home, on 1st dibs...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Maple

Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery

Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery

By Klaus Uredat, COR

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Interestingly during the same year, 1972, the same family also purchased an orange Aarnio 'ball' chair with custom order leather upholstery from the original maniufacturer 'Asko' whi...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wood, Mohair

Boho Modern Weathered Split Reed Ball Sofa and Chair
Boho Modern Weathered Split Reed Ball Sofa and Chair

Boho Modern Weathered Split Reed Ball Sofa and Chair

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A set of split reed bamboo sofa and chair. An organic bulbous shape, these are pleasing form every angle. The chairs were left outside on a covered porch and have a nice weathered ...

Category

1980s American Bohemian Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Reed

Set of Two Eero Aarnio "Mushroom" Juttu Stools In Rattan/Wicker, Asko 1960s
Set of Two Eero Aarnio "Mushroom" Juttu Stools In Rattan/Wicker, Asko 1960s

Set of Two Eero Aarnio "Mushroom" Juttu Stools In Rattan/Wicker, Asko 1960s

By Eero Aarnio, Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

His creations—including the Ball Chair, Bubble Chair and Pastilli—became icons of modern design and helped define the visual language of the era.

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Georgian Style Oversized Mahogany Ball and Claw Upholstered Wingback Chair
Georgian Style Oversized Mahogany Ball and Claw Upholstered Wingback Chair

Georgian Style Oversized Mahogany Ball and Claw Upholstered Wingback Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Georgian Style Oversized Mahogany Ball and Claw Upholstered Wingback Chair attributed to Harden Furniture.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair
English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair

English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Item: English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair Details: Solid wood frames, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, carved ball and claw f...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair
Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair

Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Reproduction Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Arm Chairs with Shell Carved Backs (Slight variation in dimensions and carvings) - a Pair.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials
Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials

Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials

By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard, Salterini

Located in St. Louis, MO

Part of a original set I'm offering for sale, see the matching end tables, coffee table, settee, tub chairs. Constructed with iron cabriole legs, mesh apron, mesh back support and al...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Wrought Iron

Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Garden Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Garden Lounge Chair + Ottoman

Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Garden Lounge Chair + Ottoman

By Mario Papperzini

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The iconic chair features a wrought-iron frame with neoclassical lattice back and seat in a geometric pattern accented by ball finials.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Garden Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Garden Lounge Chair + Ottoman

Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Garden Lounge Chair + Ottoman

By John Salterini, Mario Papperzini

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The iconic chair features a thick wrought-iron frame with neoclassical inspired lattice back and seat in a geometric pattern accented by ball finials.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Montecito Lounge Chair with Ottoman Michael Taylor Style
Montecito Lounge Chair with Ottoman Michael Taylor Style

Montecito Lounge Chair with Ottoman Michael Taylor Style

By Michael Taylor

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Montecito chair and ottoman with bowed back and sides, ball finials.

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Michael Taylor Montecito Patio Garden Dining Chairs
Set of Four Michael Taylor Montecito Patio Garden Dining Chairs

Set of Four Michael Taylor Montecito Patio Garden Dining Chairs

By Michael Taylor

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The iconic chairs have smooth ball finials on the back top rail.

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock
Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Nelson’s New York team of designers (who were rarely individually credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the Bubble lam...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Carl Heldt, "HOPSCOTCH"
Modern Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Carl Heldt, "HOPSCOTCH"

Modern Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Carl Heldt, "HOPSCOTCH"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A baluster from a stairway, a spindle leg from a chair, a croquet ball, drawer runner, or remnant of a tabletop all come to life again in Heldt's compositions.

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Oil

Original Vintage 'Ball Chair' Designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963
Original Vintage 'Ball Chair' Designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963

Original Vintage 'Ball Chair' Designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Amstelveen, NL

The Ball chair was designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963.

Category

1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Extreme rare Ball chair by Eero Aarnio made by Asko.
Extreme rare Ball chair by Eero Aarnio made by Asko.

Extreme rare Ball chair by Eero Aarnio made by Asko.

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Sittard, NL

Rare 1st edition Ball chair. Made by Asko, Finland. Designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963.

Category

1960s Finnish Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Leather

First Edition Pastil Easy Chair - Eero Aarnio
First Edition Pastil Easy Chair - Eero Aarnio

First Edition Pastil Easy Chair - Eero Aarnio

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Antwerpen, BE

The New York Times wrote about the Ball Chair and Pastil Chair at this time: 'the most comfortable forms to hold up the human body'.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Rocking Chair in the Style of Russel Wright for Conant Ball
Rocking Chair in the Style of Russel Wright for Conant Ball

Rocking Chair in the Style of Russel Wright for Conant Ball

By Conant Ball

Located in Bedford, NY

Unusual Green Conant Ball rocker in very good condition. Stamped Conant Ball and made in Gardner, Mass.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Fritz Neth Kugelsessel, Correcta, Neu Gepolstert
Fritz Neth Kugelsessel, Correcta, Neu Gepolstert

Fritz Neth Kugelsessel, Correcta, Neu Gepolstert

By Fritz Neth, Correcta

Located in Karlsruhe, DE

A design highlight "made in Germany": 1950s ball chair designed by Fritz Netz, produced by Correcta.

Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric

One pair of Eero Aarnio Lounge chair "RUUTU" in a near-new condition
One pair of Eero Aarnio Lounge chair "RUUTU" in a near-new condition

One pair of Eero Aarnio Lounge chair "RUUTU" in a near-new condition

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Djurhamn, SE

Eero Aarnio is one of Finland's great designers with several international awards and noted furniture such as the Ball Chair. Among other things, he collaborated with the Finnish fur...

Category

1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Birch

Maple Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
Maple Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

Maple Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Dorchester, MA

One chair remains available.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Maple

Deco Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman Attributed to Russel Wright for Conant Ball
Deco Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman Attributed to Russel Wright for Conant Ball

Deco Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman Attributed to Russel Wright for Conant Ball

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A 1950s Art Deco style solid maple lounge chair and ottoman attributed to Russel Wright for the Conant Ball Company.

Category

1950s American Art Deco Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Armchair by Eero Aarnio for Mobile Italia, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Armchair by Eero Aarnio for Mobile Italia, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Armchair by Eero Aarnio for Mobile Italia, 1970s

By Eero Aarnio, Mobel Italia

Located in Vienna, AT

Eero Aarnio was also one of the first Finnish designers to work with artificial materials such as fiberglass, acrylic and plastic. His 1963 Ball Chair, a fiberglass seat shell with a...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair by Russel Wright
Lounge Chair by Russel Wright

Lounge Chair by Russel Wright

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in Providence, RI

Russel Wright for Conant ball lounge chair, circa 1945. Chair is in new black lacquer.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Maple

MAITLAND SMITH Mahogany Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair
MAITLAND SMITH Mahogany Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair

MAITLAND SMITH Mahogany Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair

By Maitland Smith

Located in Charlotte, NC

A pair of Chippendale style dining side chairs by Maitland Smith. Solid mahogany with carved crest rails, highly carved back rests, red & cream color diamond pattern fabric upholster...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Birch ModernMates Office Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
Birch ModernMates Office Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball

Birch ModernMates Office Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball

By Leslie Diamond

Located in Dorchester, MA

Part of Leslie Diamond's ModernMates line for Conant Ball, this birch chair turns the form of a classic Windsor chair to home office use with a swiveling seat on casters.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Birch

CENTURY Scrubbed White Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
CENTURY Scrubbed White Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair A

CENTURY Scrubbed White Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair A

By Century Furniture

Located in Charlotte, NC

A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Century Furniture.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Set 6 Dining Chairs Attributed Modern Mates by Leslie Diamonds for Conant Ball
Set 6 Dining Chairs Attributed Modern Mates by Leslie Diamonds for Conant Ball

Set 6 Dining Chairs Attributed Modern Mates by Leslie Diamonds for Conant Ball

By Leslie Diamond

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sleek set of 6 "Scoop" chairs by Leslie Diamonds for Conant Ball circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Maple

Ovoide armchair by Willy Guhl for Eternit 1950s
Ovoide armchair by Willy Guhl for Eternit 1950s

Ovoide armchair by Willy Guhl for Eternit 1950s

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in PARIS, FR

His research resulted in a revolutionary piece: a ball chair formed from a single piece of molded cement, with a central base supporting an ovoid seat. this chair This ball chair is ...

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Cement

Mid Century Barrel Chairs
Mid Century Barrel Chairs

Mid Century Barrel Chairs

Unavailable|$1,600 / set

Mid Century Barrel Chairs

By Smith & Watson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mahogany Barrel Chairs with Ball Posts.

Category

1950s Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Douglas Ball en Jeff Sokalski Clipper CS-1 Computer Workstation by Newspace, USA
Douglas Ball en Jeff Sokalski Clipper CS-1 Computer Workstation by Newspace, USA

Douglas Ball en Jeff Sokalski Clipper CS-1 Computer Workstation by Newspace, USA

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Clipper CS-1. Newspace, Forth Worth (Texas, USA), 1994. Made of multiplex, plastic, leather seat, mounted on a coated steel frame on wheels. Signed by man...

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1990s American Modern Retro Ball Chairs

TEN American Chippendale 'Bicentennial' Dining Chairs
TEN American Chippendale 'Bicentennial' Dining Chairs

TEN American Chippendale 'Bicentennial' Dining Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

A set of ten mahogany Chippendale manner ball and claw-footed dining chairs; including eight 'sides' and two armchairs.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Hand-Decorated Black Chinoiserie Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Vintage Hand-Decorated Black Chinoiserie Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Vintage Hand-Decorated Black Chinoiserie Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Located in South Newfane, VT

This set of 4 hand painted black chinoiserie dining chairs have comfortable wide seats, Queen Anne legs and gold ball feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Set of 3 Mid Century Wrought Iron Patio Chairs with Finials
Set of 3 Mid Century Wrought Iron Patio Chairs with Finials

Set of 3 Mid Century Wrought Iron Patio Chairs with Finials

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A set of 3 gorgeous, Mid-Century Modern wrought iron monumental dining chairs with ball finials. These are a very big scale.

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Iron

Bar cabinet by Asko Export Nordic Finnish Wooden teak 2 parts Complete, 1960
Bar cabinet by Asko Export Nordic Finnish Wooden teak 2 parts Complete, 1960

Bar cabinet by Asko Export Nordic Finnish Wooden teak 2 parts Complete, 1960

By Asko

Located in Denia, ES

Asko’s most famous collaboration was with Finnish designer Eero Aarnio, who pushed the boundaries of furniture design with his molded fiberglass (and later polypropylene) chairs, suc...

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Teak

Cabinet Teak 1960 Asko Export Finland
Cabinet Teak 1960 Asko Export Finland

Cabinet Teak 1960 Asko Export Finland

By Asko

Located in Denia, ES

Asko’s most famous collaboration was with Finnish designer Eero Aarnio, who pushed the boundaries of furniture design with his molded fiberglass (and later polypropylene) chairs, suc...

Category

1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Teak

Cabinet Teak Nordic Design Asko Export Finland 1960
Cabinet Teak Nordic Design Asko Export Finland 1960

Cabinet Teak Nordic Design Asko Export Finland 1960

By Asko

Located in Denia, ES

Asko’s most famous collaboration was with Finnish designer Eero Aarnio, who pushed the boundaries of furniture design with his molded fiberglass (and later polypropylene) chairs, suc...

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Teak

Coffee Table Asko Export Finland model "Bonanza"
Coffee Table Asko Export Finland model "Bonanza"

Coffee Table Asko Export Finland model "Bonanza"

By Esko Pajamies

Located in Denia, ES

Asko’s most famous collaboration was with Finnish designer Eero Aarnio, who pushed the boundaries of furniture design with his molded fiberglass (and later polypropylene) chairs, suc...

Category

1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Beech

Asko Export Finland Commode Teak Parts of Set
Asko Export Finland Commode Teak Parts of Set

Asko Export Finland Commode Teak Parts of Set

By Asko

Located in Denia, ES

Asko’s most famous collaboration was with Finnish designer Eero Aarnio, who pushed the boundaries of furniture design with his molded fiberglass (and later polypropylene) chairs, suc...

Category

1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Teak

Regency Style Dining Set Pedestal Table and Ten Chippendale Chairs Mahogany
Regency Style Dining Set Pedestal Table and Ten Chippendale Chairs Mahogany

Regency Style Dining Set Pedestal Table and Ten Chippendale Chairs Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Matching set of ten mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs, two arms and eight side chairs. Very comfortable chairs with ball and claw feet and lions head hand-carved handles.

Category

Late 20th Century English Regency Retro Ball Chairs

Danish Styled Ball Chair
Danish Styled Ball Chair

Danish Styled Ball Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A egg yolk yellow loose seat cushioned upholstered Danish swiveling ball chair with chromed base and walnut details to the X-base, a well-constructed and heavy, just a simple and pur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Chrome

"Ball Chair" by Eero Aarnio, 1963

"Ball Chair" by Eero Aarnio, 1963

By Eero Aarnio

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

"Ball Chair" by Eero Aarnio, Designed 1963, with molded fiberglass reinforced polyester spherical shell raised on an aluminum base; reupholstered in white leather.

Category

1960s Finnish Retro Ball Chairs

Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1963
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1963

Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1963

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

The ball chair is also known as the globe chair and is famous for its unconventional shape.

Category

1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Original Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Chair
Original Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Chair

Original Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Chair

By Adelta, Eero Aarnio

Located in Dronten, NL

Original ball chair designed by Eero Aarnio and manufactured by Adelta, Finland.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Chair
Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Chair

Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Chair

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Dronten, NL

Original ball chair designed by Eero Aarnio and manufactured by Adelta, Finland.

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Leolux Leather Patchwork Ball Chair
Rare Leolux Leather Patchwork Ball Chair

Rare Leolux Leather Patchwork Ball Chair

By Leolux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Super rare black leather ball chair by Leolux. Great patchwork leather sculptural chair.

Category

1980s Dutch Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Leather

Swivel Ball Chair Attributed to Eero Aarnio
Swivel Ball Chair Attributed to Eero Aarnio

Swivel Ball Chair Attributed to Eero Aarnio

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Brussels, BE

Swivel ball chair attributed to Eero Aarnio.

Category

1960s Finnish Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Textile

Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko
Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko

Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko

By Asko, Eero Aarnio

Located in Telgte, DE

Original ball chair by Eero Aarnio Asko Leather, 1960s.

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Leather

Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko
Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko

Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko

By Asko, Eero Aarnio

Located in Telgte, DE

Original ball chair by Eero Aarnio Asko Red fabric, 1960s.  

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko
Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko

Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko

By Asko, Eero Aarnio

Located in Telgte, DE

Original ball chair by Eero Aarnio Asko Red fabric, 1960s.    

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Finn Stone Style Pop Art 'Ball Chair'
Finn Stone Style Pop Art 'Ball Chair'

Finn Stone Style Pop Art 'Ball Chair'

By Finn Stone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finn Stone style polished black pop art 'Ball Chair' in original condition with visible wear and scratching consistent with age and use.

Category

1990s Dutch Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Orange Eero Aarnio Ball Chair
Orange Eero Aarnio Ball Chair

Orange Eero Aarnio Ball Chair

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Phoenix, AZ

The unforgettable ball chair was first created in 1963 by Eero Aarnio and then it later debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966.

Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Ball Chair by Adelta
Iconic Eero Aarnio Ball Chair by Adelta

Iconic Eero Aarnio Ball Chair by Adelta

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Dronten, NL

Original ball chair designed by Eero Aarnio and manufactured by Adelta, Finland.

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Aarnio The Ball Chair, Pair
Eero Aarnio The Ball Chair, Pair

Eero Aarnio The Ball Chair, Pair

By Asko, Eero Aarnio

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

From Aarnio Originals website: The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966.

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Mid Century Ball Chair
Mid Century Ball Chair

Mid Century Ball Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fun and sculptural ball chair completley restored and upholstered in Maharam wool.

Category

1950s Danish Retro Ball Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

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Retro Ball Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of retro ball chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and plastic, all retro ball chairs available were constructed with great care. Retro ball chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian retro ball chairs are consistently popular styles. Conant Ball, Eero Aarnio and Russel Wright each produced beautiful retro ball chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Retro Ball Chairs?

Prices for retro ball chairs start at $225 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $2,400.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Retro Ball Chairs
  • 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 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Whether 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.