Guest Picks: Bouncing Off the Walls for Wooden Balls
I don't know what it is with me and balls. I recently put together a whole product roundup about Matzo balls. This time, it's wooden balls. Call them orbs, spheres or globes, but there's something about these items featuring wood balls that just calls to me. I think it's the natural element of wood combined with the organic spherical shape. (Now just try browse through these 20 products without thinking of Keith Schweddy.) — Elaina from Fun Finds for Mom
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Mango Wood Ball End Table - $242.99
This exotic side table is made of Thai mango wood, which happens to be the same wood my dining table is made from. Coincidence or sign that I need it?
Copenhagen Carafe - $47
The Copenhagen carafe can be used to pour water before bedtime or to stylishly serve wine to friends.
Regina Andrew Scalloped Wood Bead Chandelier - $1,247.50
I would love to string up my own wood beads and drape them over the iron candelabra that's hiding somewhere in my storage room to get the look of this gorgeous chandelier.
Mozart, Voi Che Sapete, Wooden Musical Sphere - $115
It's a ball, it's a music box. — it's a ball and a music box. Wind up this hand-crafted wooden orb, and it plays a Mozart tune from The Marriage of Figaro.
Spikey Wood Balls - $8
Technically not a sphere, this spiky wood ball would be an interesting addition to a bookshelf or as a group on a coffee table.
Kinetic Sculpture Mobile, Natural Wood Spheres by The Purple Crane
This Calder-esque mobile has already been sold on Etsy, but I bet the shop owner would make another one if you asked her really nicely.
Wood Ball Memo Clip - $1.95
These little clips are great for holding photos, place cards or notes for your sweetie.
Orbital Mobile - $299
I love this Orbital mobile featuring metal hoops strung with striped, distressed balls. I know, that sounds terrible — but it looks awesome.
1-inch Hardwood Balls - $0.21
These simple hardwood balls would look stunning filling a large glass vase or jar. They also come in several sizes to fit any decor needs.
Vintage Modern Sphere Candleholders, Glossy Natural Wood by Hruskaa - $33
These super shiny vintage-modern candleholders would go perfectly with my midcentury modern decor.
Wooden Ball Blind Pull, Natural - GBP 4.60
I never thought much about my shade pulls, but these are so much more stylish than my plastic ones!
Vitra Nelson Ball Clock, Natural Wood - $375
Of course I had to throw in this midcentury modern classic. I like this natural wood ball version myself.
Unfinished Wood Round Beads by My Little Wood Shop - $14.60
This year I have big plans to buy a bag of 1-inch wood beads like these and string them up for a simple garland.
Mango Wood Hanging Blue Sphere Garden Birdhouse with Drainage Holes - $59.99
This spherical mango wood birdhouse is coated with polyurethane to stand up to the elements.
Midcentury Round Ball Wood Bookends - $52
Bookend balls: simple yet elegant.
Maple Sphere Box by Deb's Woodshop
This sweet little maple keepsake box is perfect for stashing away special treasures.
Modern Wood Sphere by Hruskaa
Can't you picture this sitting on Peggy Olson's desk?
Tribeca Globe-shaped Wood Vase
I'm loving the smooth-looking texture of this globe-shaped wood vase.
Andreana Air Plants in Glass Vase with Solid Wood Ball Top by JTL Creations - $22
Yes, this is another wood ball bottle stopper, but this one is a vase that comes with air plants!
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