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Conant Ball Seating

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While the Conant Ball Company was initially known for its reproductions of period furniture in the Colonial style, the Massachusetts manufacturer eventually garnered national recognition as a leader in the production of solid rock maple dressers, tables and other pieces as well as for its popular modernist collections such as its large Sierra line designed by Colman Zola and its American Modern collection created by Russell Wright

In the 1800s, the small town of Gardner, Massachusetts, saw a boom in start-up furniture factories. There was Westminster transplant Nichols and Stone, Standard Chair of Gardner Inc. — a maker of American Craftsman-style furnishings — Heywood-Wakefield, which moved into the manufacture of furniture with steam-bent wood frames and cane or wicker seating, and later, what was once the largest chair in the world was built in the city to attract tourists and to sell …chairs. 

Conant Ball’s first product was its chairs — there were inviting chairs with woven cane seats and the company later earned acclaim for its Windsor designs. But before it got its name in 1909, there was a chair shop called Jackson & Greenwood. Abner and Leander White purchased the modest-sized business and renamed it A. White and Co. John Conant and his brother Charles joined later and it eventually operated under the name Conant Brothers and Co. Later, the firm’s name changed again with the addition of Carlos Ball, who helmed the company’s Boston location. Between Conant’s and Ball’s passings in 1891 and 1909, Charles Brooks and a succession of family members took the company into the 20th century as Conant Ball Co. 

Conant Ball’s comely mid-century modern furniture — its low-profile lounge chairs, sleek tables and more — owe to partnerships with designers such as Leslie Diamond and Russel Wright

Diamond and Wright created a variety of solid wood furniture including dining room chairs, side tables and dressers. The former created a line called ModernMates that featured solid birch office chairs, nightstands and dining chairs with curved spindle backs, while Wright, who had created some Art Deco furnishings for Heywood-Wakefield, designed charming, light-colored maple furniture called American Modern for Conant Ball. The name is said to have been given to him by his romantic partner — in 1927, Wright married artist and sculptor Mary Einstein. Under her guidance, Wright's attractive, functional designs for the home gained renown, leading to commissions by prestigious companies like the Steubenville Pottery Company.

Conant Ball’s momentum slowed in 1986 and ownership changed hands once more. By 1990, the firm would no longer produce furniture under its own name. 

Find antique Conant Ball tables, chairs, case pieces and storage cabinets on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Conant Ball
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 spindles of the classic American Windsor. One chair remains available.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conant Ball Seating

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Maple

Mid Century Side Dining Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Modern Mates
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Voguish and chic curved side, or desk, or dining chair designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball, from the Modern Mate series, c 1950's.The chair is not only stylish, but comforta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conant Ball Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

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 / bookshelf frames. Reupholstered in recent years. Very comfortable.
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conant Ball Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Miami, FL
Spindle back maple wood rocker designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Conant Ball.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conant Ball Seating

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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 century design with solid blonde maple base. Circa 1950. Most likely will need new Up...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conant Ball Seating

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Upholstery, Birch

1930s Russel Wright American Modern Furniture Design Chairs Georges Candilis
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Important Russel Wright chair design, illustrating the confluence of styles; Art Deco, Streamlined Moderne, European and Shanghai style, all converging into and reflecting the new mechanized and modern era. These chairs were the first design for American Modern Furniture...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conant Ball Seating

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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 maple contraction with original cushions retains original finish ,patina..,, signed ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Conant Ball Seating

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Upholstery, Maple

Set of Four Leslie Diamond "Modernmates" Captains Style Dining Armchairs, 1950s
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Leslie Diamond "Modernmates" for Conant Ball 7501 birch dining armchairs. Featuring solid birch construction, ergonomic curved spindle backs, peg details, wide plank seats atop sturd...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conant Ball Seating

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Birch

Art Deco Button Back Mohair Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
This stunning side chair was realized by the esteemed American designer Russel Wright in the United States, circa 1940. It features four conical splayed legs in ebonized walnut; and ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Conant Ball Seating

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Mohair, Walnut

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 Ebony.  
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conant Ball Seating

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Birdseye Maple

Vintage Mid-Century Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Lounge Chair (MR15029)
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball chair. Classic lounge armchair in the style of TH Robsjohn Gibbings, circa 1954. Maple, restored. Measures: 32...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conant Ball Seating

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Maple

Three-Seat Sofa by Russell Wright, Black Frame and Light Grey-Silver Fabric
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Kansas City, MO
Russel Wright for Conant Ball sofa. Black lacquered wood frame and newly upholstered in a beautiful light grey or sliver fabric.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conant Ball Seating

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Wood

Art Deco Upholstered Scoop Dining Chairs By Russel Wright For Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning set of four, mid-century, art decco, upholstered dining chairs designed by the esteemed American designer Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1940 feature a curvilinear, st...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conant Ball Seating

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Upholstery, Maple, Chenille

Midcentury Birch Spindle-Back Dining Chairs By Leslie Diamond For Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright, Leslie Diamond
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four model 7408 birch spindle back dining chairs were designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Furniture's Modernmates line, circa 1956. Because the Modernmates line wa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conant Ball Seating

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Birch

Four ModernMates Windsor Chairs by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Hanover, MA
A set of four (or two pairs) of Windsor/Shaker style solid birch armchairs designed by Leslie Diamond for the Conant Ball company. Chairs have been recently refinished without the f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conant Ball Seating

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Birch

Four American Mid-Century Modern Curvy Dining / Side Chairs by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Manhasset, NY
Four American Mid-Century Modern Curvy Dining / Side Chairs by Russel Wright Russel Wright for Conant-Ball set of 4 curvaceous dining or side chairs. Each chair having four slightly ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conant Ball Seating

Materials

Brass

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 back and bow back with spindles. Measuremen...
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1970s American American Classical Vintage Conant Ball Seating

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Maple

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!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conant Ball Seating

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Maple

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Conant Ball seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Conant Ball seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Conant Ball seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Conant Ball were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Barbara Barry, Russel Wright, and Salterini. Prices for Conant Ball seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $395 and can go as high as $14,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,238.
Questions About Conant Ball Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Conant Ball is not still in business as of January 2022. The company closed in 1980. However, the furniture is still popular among collectors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Conant Ball furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.

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