Molly Sims envisioned a chandelier with multiple glass globes for the bar room inside her Hamptons beach house. She and designer Dan Scotti settled on this lighting fixture from Giopato & Coombes. The Kelly Wearstler coffee table really rounds it all out.Photo: Gieves AndersonGlassy globesGlass is as historic as the ball shape itself, making for a spectacular collaboration no matter the object. Its been said that the mystical properties of Gazing balls (13th century Venetian glass spheres) include warding off evil and bringing good luck. These contemporary offerings are all equally magical and practical, with just the right amount of historicism.Maison Balzac Pomponette Coupes (Set of 2)A playful addition to anyones glassware collection, Maison Balzacs selection has a colorful confetti-like offering for any tiny ball enthusiast.Cedric Mitchell Kinetic CupCedric, who draws inspiration from both 18th-century imperial Chinese glassware and Memphis Milano alike, highlights the whimsy and functionality of the ball in his candy-coated glass Kinetic Cups. Nostalgic gumball machines also served as great inspiration, and he likens the foot of his cup to the shiny, colorful treats waiting to be released with a turn of the crank.Yemen Glass Vase by Ettore SottsassOne of Ettore Sottsass tamer pieces, this collectible 1984 tricolor vase is handcrafted in Italy using a traditional opaline technique.Get Sticky Glass Tripod Desert Plate #3Grace Whiteside, founder of Get Sticky Glass, is fascinated with the experimental nature of glass and its endless possibilities. This dessert plate is a surefire way to elevate your favorite snack.Sophie Lou Jacobsen Bilboquet CarafeDescribed as a playful take on the traditional wine decanter, the Bilboquet Carafe is the perfect amount of ball if youre more of a subtle enthusiast.Helle Mardahl The PairSweetheart of the namesake Copenhagen brand, Helle Mardahl, has had huge success creating the ultimate candy inspired pieces since 2017. Many of the unique glass pieces have some sort of ball decoration and come in a variety of colorways.
