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Antique English Axminster Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
. Oversized boteh (paisley) motifs gracefully extend outward, framing the center with symmetrical balance and
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Polychrome porcelain candlestick on a patinated bronze mount, circa 1900
Located in NICE, FR
bronze mount, imbued with pure Louis XV elegance, brings balance and nobility to the composition. Its
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Heavy-Gauge Handcrafted Metal Peacock Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
adds movement and balance to the overall form.
The surface exhibits a natural aged patina consistent
Category
19th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique Balances
Materials
Metal
Antique Bessarabian Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
, and scrolling forms, executed with remarkable clarity and balance.
The color palette is both bold and
Category
Early 20th Century Romanian Folk Art Antique Balances
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Brass Art Nouveau Rococo Footed Jardiniere with Scroll Handles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, adding balance and visual movement to the piece.
The body is deeply embellished with raised scrolling
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Balances
Materials
Brass
Antique Cacao Botanical Print, Theobroma Cacao, Hand Colored, c.1831
Located in Langweer, NL
. The depiction balances botanical accuracy with strong visual presence, making it both an informative
Category
1830s German Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Exuberant Vintage Spanish Rug
Located in New York, NY
, flame-like repetition along the border.
The composition is striking for its symmetry and balance
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Arts
Crafts Rug by Gavin Morton
By Gavin Morton
Located in New York, NY
arranged in an organic, rhythmic layout that offers both balance and spaciousness.
The border design is
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique English Needlepoint Rug
Located in New York, NY
evident in the even, tight stitches and the balance of color reveals the care and skill of its maker
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Rome Piazza Santi Apostoli – Grand Architectural View, Benoist 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
architectural and topographical lithography.
Benoist presents the square with clarity and balance, showing the
Category
1860s French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Viennese Secessionist Rug by Julius Orendi
Located in New York, NY
movement.
The composition’s symmetry and balance reflect the influence of Orendi’s background in
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique Suffolk Punch Horse Portrait, Belgian Equestrian Lithograph 1898
Located in Langweer, NL
presented with emphasis on ideal conformation, balance, and presence, reflecting the late 19th-century
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Roman Statues and Coins, Composite Antiquities Plate with Center Fold, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
, architectural offices, and classical or museum-inspired interiors. The balance between large figural statues and
Category
1720s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Victorian 3.05 carat old European cut diamond 14k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SI clarity, the accent diamonds provide beautiful contrast and balance, framing the center stone with
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
English Victorian period green velvet swivel armchair, Malacrida collection
Located in Milano, IT
arm supports offer both comfort and visual balance, while the circular seat enhances the sculptural
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Balances
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Malayer Wool Rug (Size Adjusted)
Located in New York, NY
, balancing delicacy with grandeur. The subtle abrashed field—showing gentle variations in dye—adds depth
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Bustling 17th century harbour landscape with fishermen, visitors and merchants
Located in Aartselaar, BE
pleasingly composed landscapes with finely rendered architecture, creating scenes that balance realism with
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Balances
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Antique diamond natural pearl 18k yellow gold silver cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
harmonious balance of materials that feels both elegant and historically authentic.
Dating to the early 1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian GIA 5.00 carat sapphire diamond platinum and 18k yellow gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
elegance, where delicate design and fine gemstones come together in perfect balance. At its center rests a
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Pair, 1940s Cz
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
and generously proportioned seats provide both visual balance and comfortable seating, making these
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Balances
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Anatomical Back Studies Academic Figure Engraving after de Lairesse, ca.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
principles of idealized anatomy, balance, and proportion formed the backbone of drawing instruction well into
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Marble Top Console Dessert Server
Located in Bradenton, FL
, balance, and neoclassical restraint that define Louis XVI design.
Dessert servers were used in France
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Geometric Medallions in Red and Blue 4
10 x 9
0
Located in Atlanta, GA
, navy blue, and soft tan, framed by multiple borders that balance precision and rhythm. The interplay of
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Art Deco square Oak Side Table, France, circa 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
, dating from circa 1920. This elegantly proportioned piece reflects the clean lines and geometric balance
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
The Cypress Court: An Antique Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Botanical Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
unfolds with the assured presence of a courtly artifact, its distinguished composition governed by balance
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
The Blush Court: An Antique Indian Agra Masterpiece of Botanical Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
quiet authority. Anchored by a poised central medallion, the exceptional composition radiates balance
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
$8,400 Sale Price
20% Off
French
Petitot
Gilt Brass Six-Sided Hall Lantern
Located in Lincoln, GB
matching chain and ceiling rose, giving the piece excellent proportion and balance.
The design is
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Brass
Late 18th C. French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top Signed André-Louis Gilbert
By Andre Gilbert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bronze mounts accent the corners and apron, enhancing both structure and decorative balance.
Stamped by
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Late 18th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair 19th C. Large Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion "Famille Rose" Vases
Located in Solebury, PA
brushwork and compositional balance.
The vases are richly ornamented with overglaze enamels, most notably
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Balances
Materials
Porcelain
1910s Natural Pearl and Diamond Platinum Necklace with Certificate
Located in Roma, RM
with platinum links, creating a harmonious balance between structure and delicacy. The overall design
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Victorian 2.40 carat old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Delicately proportioned and full of historical character, the earrings balance subtle sophistication with
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gardens of the Quirinal Palace, Rome – Elegant Fountain Scene, 1868
Located in Langweer, NL
balances architectural structure with natural elements, creating a serene and refined vision of Rome’s
Category
1860s French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
19th Century English Brass
Iron Horse Motif Andirons with Removable Chain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Rather than high Victorian exuberance, the design favors proportion, weight, and balance—qualities valued
Category
Late 19th Century English Sporting Art Antique Balances
Materials
Brass, Iron
The Nomadic Sovereign: Late 19th Century Persian Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
earthen brown, the geometry pulses with energy and balance. These angular forms are emblematic of Shiraz
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Tribal Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
$3,248 Sale Price
20% Off
Medieval Messengers
Courtiers, Elegant Hand-Colored Antique Print, France 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
figures create rhythm and balance across the scene. The open background and grounded base plane keep the
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Medieval Court, Clergy
Peasants – 4 Antique Costume Prints, Bonnard 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
balances narrative scenes with individual costume studies, making the set especially appealing as a
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Set of 8 English Botanical Prints 1902 – Teasel
Scabious, Sowerby
Located in Langweer, NL
blooms in muted blues, purples, and pinks. Together, the set balances strength and delicacy, creating a
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Set of 10 English Botanical Prints 1902 – Valerian
Lamb’s-Lettuce
Located in Langweer, NL
with calm, decorative balance.
Technique: Color-printed lithographs with hand-finished color
Maker
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Grand Medallion and Expansive Botanical Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
emphasize openness and balance, offering a refined yet powerful presence well suited to both traditional and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Natural Chinese Scholar Stone on Custom Wood Base
Located in Stamford, CT
balance. This is a great piece in very good condition shown in the photos and video.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Stone
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
. The rug’s design and palette reflect traditional Chinese aesthetics—balance, symbolism, and reverence
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique 19th Century Chinese Mongolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
softens the structure, subtly balancing masculine geometry with decorative delicacy.
Though over a
Category
Late 19th Century Mongolian Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Elegant Classical Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Antique Engraving, 1850
Located in Langweer, NL
is evident in the careful balance of fine linear engraving and sculptural modeling. The figure’s calm
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Austrian Folk Costume Prints, Styria – Elegant 19th-Century Pair, Austria
Located in Langweer, NL
arranged with a strong sense of balance and narrative. These images were created during a period of renewed
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Set of Four Medieval Costume Figures, Hand-Colored Engravings, France 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
clearly composed with visual balance in mind: consistent scale, soft but confident coloring, and
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
-black Greek key–inspired border motif. The geometric framing element offers rhythmic balance and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique English Arts
Crafts Wool Rug by C.F.A. Voysey
By Charles Voysey
Located in New York, NY
an architect and textile designer—balancing detail with restraint.
Surrounding the field is a bold
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Dutch Art Deco Rug in Red and Black
Located in New York, NY
with angular precision and rhythmic balance. Reminiscent of Bauhaus and Constructivist influences, the
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
architectural presence and balance, functioning like a frame around a painting.
Woven using the flatweave
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Modernist Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Kaza, France, Ovoid Design, 1920
By Kaza
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
and architectural balance.
The restrained decoration and harmonious proportions reflect the early
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Ceramic
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage European Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
contrasts with the graphic clarity of its design.
The rug strikes a balance between decorative impact and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Pair of French Louis Philippe Style Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Puglia, Puglia
craftsmanship.
The open sides and scrolled armrests lend the design a sense of lightness and visual balance
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Balances
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Four Antique Etched Glasses with Floral Motifs, circa 1880
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
slender stem with a pronounced knopped detail, adding both visual interest and structural balance. The
Category
1880s French Romantic Antique Balances
Materials
Blown Glass
Statio I – Christ Condemned to Death, Antique Mezzotint, Late Baroque
Located in Langweer, NL
secondaty paper.
Framing suggestions: Best framed with a wide off-white or light gray mat to balance the
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Upper Austria Folk Costume Pair, Antique Hand-Colored Lithographs – Vienna 1825
Located in Langweer, NL
. They also function beautifully as interior pieces, offering symmetry, narrative balance, and refined
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot with Hinged Lid, Ornate Hot Water Pot
Located in Wembley, GB
is subtly banded and rests on a stepped circular base, lending architectural balance and visual
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Silver Leaf, Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver, Metal
Roman Relief and Classical Medallions, Montfaucon Antiquity Explained, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
, and historical depth to a space. The balance between the animated frieze above and the disciplined
Category
1720s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
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Antique Balances For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique balances for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique balances was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. There are all kinds of antique balances available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Nouveau, Industrial and Victorian antique balances are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique balances over the years, but those made by Tiffany Studios, W
T Avery and Henry Troemner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Balances?
Antique balances can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,675, while the lowest priced sells for $52 and the highest can go for as much as $86,713.
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