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Vintage Pair of Ball Chairs in the Design of Eero Aarnio
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage white swivel ball chairs designed by Eero Aarnio.
The ball chair was designed in
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Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Metal
Swivel ball chair attributed to Eero Aarnio, 1980s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
and the design has been attributed to Eero Aarnio.
The Ball Chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Abalone, Fabric, Plastic, Fiberglass
Authentic ball chair by Ero Aarnio 1980
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Perpignan, FR
Authentique fauteuil ball chair datant des années 80.
Édition Adelta / étiquette fabricant présent
Category
1960s French Space Age Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Metal
Space Age Mod White Fiberglass Ball Chair Style Girasole Chair Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Space Age Mod style ball chair in the style of the Girasole chair by Luciano Frigerio
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Space Age Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
H 39 in W 41.5 in D 41.25 in
Mid Century Modern Eero Aarnio Inspired Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Eero Aarnio Ball Chair Replica. Above average vintage condition and structurally
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic, Acrylic
Space Age Ball Chair in White Fiberglass and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge or ball chair, fiberglass, leather, Italy, 1960s
Pop-cultural lounge chair, consisting of a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Pair "ATOMIC BALL CHAIRS" by Rudi Verselst for Novalux, Space Age, 1974.
By Novalux Light Co., Rudi Verelst
Located in Zandhoven, BE
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The 2 swivel lounge chairs have a very distinct and iconic chromed wire-frame shell structure which
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1970s Belgian Space Age Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Mid-Century Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Lounge Chair (MR15029)
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball chair.
Classic lounge armchair in the style of TH Robsjohn
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Maple
Ds 9100/01 tennis ball chairs by De Sede Swiss for WTA Zurich Open in 1985.
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Rare Vintage De Sede Ds 9100/01 Tennis Ball set.
Designed for the WTA Zurich Open in 1985
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 28.75 in W 35.04 in D 35.04 in
Crocus Ball Chair in dark green teddy by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium
By Pierre Guariche
Located in amstelveen, NL
Crocus ball swivel armchair, designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium, in 1967. Upholstered
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Velvet
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in
Meurop Crocus Ball Chair, New Upholstered with High-End Fabric by Dedar, Italy
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Rijssen, NL
Timeless crocus ball armchair, designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium, in 1967.
The chair
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Conant Ball Russel Right Sid Chairs Mint!
By Conant Ball
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern solid maple conant ball russel right side chairs mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Maple
H 32 in W 18 in D 17 in
Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Conant Ball low back windsor chairs. Solid maple wood construction. Excellent condition.
Low
Category
1970s American American Classical Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Maple
Mid century modern Pair of Low Slipper lounge chairs Maple base by Conant Ball
By Conant Ball
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern Pair of Low Slipper lounge chairs Maple base by Conant Ball. Great simple mod
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 30 in W 27 in D 29 in
Conant Ball Mid Century Maple Windsor Armchair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
Conant Ball Mid Century Maple Windsor Armchair in good vintage condition. Rock solid built
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Maple
Set of Two Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two Windsor inspired chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company. Newly refinished in
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Miami, FL
Spindle back maple wood rocker designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Conant Ball.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Maple
Conant Ball Midcentury Maple and Cane Back Armchair
By Conant Ball
Located in Asheville, NC
Solid maple and cane back armchair designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball. Good overall
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Cane, Maple
Russel Wright Easy Chair for Conant Ball's, American Modern, 1935
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Art Deco easy chair designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball American modern in 1935 ,solid
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
One pair of Eero Aarnio Lounge chair "RUUTU" in a near-new condition
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Djurhamn, SE
furniture such as the Ball Chair.
Among other things, he collaborated with the Finnish furniture company
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Birch
H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Maple Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Dorchester, MA
Russel Wright designed this solid maple armchair for Conant Ball, inspired by the round frame and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Maple
Rare Pair Russel Wright Lounge Chairs for Conant Ball, 1935
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rarely seen set of two Russel Wright (Russell Wright) large lounge chairs with wood shelf
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century American Russel Wright Maple Brown Leather Lounge Chair Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare original mid-century Russel Wright for Conant Ball. All maple low lounge chair. Arms have
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Maple, Leather
H 28 in W 26 in D 32 in
Four ModernMates Windsor Chairs by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Hanover, MA
Diamond for the Conant Ball company. Chairs have been recently refinished without the fixed seat cushions
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Birch
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Young American Modern Mid Century Dining Chair
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Countryside, IL
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Young American modern mid century dining chair
Chair measures: 16.5
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31.25 in W 16.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Side Dining Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Modern Mates
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Voguish and chic curved side, or desk, or dining chair designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 18 in D 20 in
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Style Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Countryside, IL
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball style mid-century dining chairs - set of 4
Each chair measures
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 Minimalist Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful set of 8 midcentury spindle back dining chairs by Conant Ball. These chairs have a very
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Maple
Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, USA, 1940s
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 Art Deco dining chairs designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball in the 1940s. These
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Textile, Walnut
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
Art Deco Button Back Mohair Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
This stunning side chair was realized by the esteemed American designer Russel Wright in the United
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-Century Living Room Set by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning set of three vintage modern chairs feature two lounge chairs and one settee by Leslie
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Maple, Canvas
Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Armchair by Eero Aarnio for Mobile Italia, 1970s
By Mobel Italia, Eero Aarnio
Located in Vienna, AT
designers to work with artificial materials such as fiberglass, acrylic and plastic. His 1963 Ball Chair, a
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Steel
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H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Sphère Lounge Chair by Boris Tabacoff for M. M. M., cushion with dedar fabric
By Boris Tabacoff, Mobilier Modulair Moderne
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
his spectacular ‚ball chair‘ in 1963, joe colombo shaped the 1960s with his futuristic furniture and
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Upholstered Pair Spool And Ball Leg Side Chairs, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940's French pair of side chairs with spool and ball leg design.
In the style of Charles Dudouyt
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1940s French Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Upholstery
1930s Russel Wright American Modern Furniture Design Chairs Georges Candilis
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Hyattsville, MD
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These chairs were the first design for American Modern Furniture line by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Maple
H 29.13 in W 17 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Russel Wright Lounge Chairs for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of maple framed lounge chairs by Russell Wright for Conant Ball.
Category
1950s Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Maple
Vintage Regency White Ball and Claw Foot Carved Chippendale Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Regency side Chippendale chairs. Beautiful hand carved detail on a ball
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Late 20th Century Regency Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Paint
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 16.5 in
Wingback Chair on Claw and Ball Foot, Mahogany Frame
Located in Asheville, NC
Newly reupholstered waffle weave style trimmed white on claw and ball foot mahogany frame with
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1940s Great Britain (UK) Vintage Ball Chair
Ebonized Regency Wood Side Chair in Black with Stick and Ball Gold Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous ebonized black and gold side chair or ballroom chair. Upholstered in a peach and cream
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20th Century American Regency Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Georgian Arm, Office Chair. Ball and Claw
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian Arm, Office Chair. Ball and Claw
A finely carved and well datailed Ball anc Claw Arm
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Mid-20th Century Georgian Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Painted Chairs with Ball and Claw Feet, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of painted chairs with ball and claw feet, 20th century.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Wood
Oversized Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Chippendale Style Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
exaggerated shapely winged back, interior armrests with exposed wood supports, four ball and claw feet, carved
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 48.5 in W 35 in D 37 in
Pair of circa 1940s Bergere & Flamed Hardwood Claw & Ball Feet Occasional Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1940s Claw & Ball feet mahogany and
Category
1940s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 21.07 in D 22.25 in
Vintage Post-Modern Gold Mohair Slipper Chairs on Brass Ball Feet - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Post-Modern Redesigned Gold Mohair Slipper Chairs on Oversized Brass Ball Feet - 4 Piece
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1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 33.5 in D 27.5 in
Four American Mid-Century Modern Curvy Dining / Side Chairs by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Stamford, CT
Conant-Ball set of 4 curvaceous dining or side chairs. Each chair having four slightly curved blonde wood
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Brass
Set of 10 Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Foot Dining Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Set of 10 Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Foot Dining Chairs
Dimensions : Arm chairs - 40
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1990s American Chippendale Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Leather Wing Back Tufted Chairs on Ball & Claw Feet, English, ca. 1920.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A pair of Edwardian Chippendale-style Leather Wingback Chairs, shaped and slanted, with hand-tied
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Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 45 in W 32 in D 29 in
Vintage set of Four Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Foot Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful set of four Chippendale style side chairs with a chippy painted finish. The chairs are
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Linen
BAKER Chippendale Ball in Claw Mahogany Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs by Baker Furniture Company. Made in the USA in the late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
BAKER Mahogany Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs by Baker Furniture Company. Made in the USA in the late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
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
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Birch
Boho Chic Ornate Bamboo Rattan Ball in Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Delight in the charm of these Boho Chic Ornate Bamboo Rattan Ball in Claw Dining Chairs. This set
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1990s Philippine Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Wood Ball Abacus Wrought Iron Curule Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Wood Ball "Abacus" Wrought Iron Curule Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 47 in W 20 in D 21 in
Chippendale Wingback Damask Ball & Claw Down Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Damask Mahogany Ball & Claw Down Armchair
Featuring down-wrapped foam cushions, arm covers, a back
Category
1980s Chippendale Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Velvet, Cotton, Mahogany, Down
Vintage Chippendale Ball in Claw Cream Painted Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chair. Solid Mahogany with carved back splat, fabric upholstered seat, cabriole legs and ball in claw
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Mahogany
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 22 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Sculptural Craft Rustic Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Conant Ball
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern solid wood sculptural Craft rustic dining chairs. Early American style
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Wood, Walnut
English Upholstered Two Seat Wood Bobbin Stick and Ball Armchair or Bench
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fantastic antique stick and ball armchair or bench. This beautiful chair features a turned wooden
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Decorative Regency Style Armchairs on Brass Ball Feet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of regency style white paint chairs on brass ball feet. As is upholstery.
Category
20th Century North American Regency Revival Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Wingback Kilim Style Upholstery Wingback Amrchair Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
will ever find, it is quite silky soft to touch
These types of chairs were used in the sitting
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 41.93 in W 30.12 in D 34.85 in
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Vintage Ball Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage ball chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and plastic, every vintage ball chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage ball chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage ball chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage ball chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Conant Ball, Eero Aarnio and Russel Wright produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Ball Chair?
Prices for a vintage ball chair start at $225 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $2,705.
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 Vintage Ball Chair
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
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