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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
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
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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
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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
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1880s French Romantic Antique Balances
Materials
Blown Glass
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
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Silver Leaf, Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver, Metal
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
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
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
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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
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
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1720s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique/Vintage Wood and Brass Chaise Lounge
Located in Chicago, IL
I wish I knew more about this piece. It is just stunning. The perfect balance of rustic and glam
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1920s Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Antique Thoroughbred Horse Portrait, Pur Sang Equestrian Lithograph, ca.1898
Located in Langweer, NL
, the horse is presented with emphasis on athletic proportions, refinement, and balance, characteristics
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique Norwegian Horse Portrait 1898, Scandinavian Equestrian Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
strength, endurance, and sure-footed balance, qualities for which Norwegian horses were long valued in
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique Oldenburg Horse Portrait 1898, German Warmblood Equestrian Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
, emphasizing strength, balance, and noble presence.
This sheet is plate No. 23 from the distinguished Belgian
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique Holstein Horse Portrait, European Warmblood Equestrian Litho, ca.1898
Located in Langweer, NL
, balance, and noble bearing in the classical European equestrian tradition.
This sheet is plate No. 12
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique East Prussian Horse Portrait, Trakehner Equestrian Lithograph 1898
Located in Langweer, NL
rural landscape, emphasizing elegance, balance, and noble bearing.
This sheet is plate No. 9 from the
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Elegant 1920s danish art deco table lamp in nickel and porcelain socket.
Located in København K, 84
front and the stem—an unmistakable nod to the geometric vocabulary of early Art Deco. The piece balances
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Nickel
Pair of French Walnut Armchairs with X-Form Crossbars, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
stretcher, providing both visual balance and structural stability. The walnut displays a warm patina
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Balances
Materials
Walnut
Antique Persian Heriz Runner with Bold Geometric Medallions and Tribal Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
that frame the central field with clarity and balance. Handwoven in durable wool, the structure and
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Bearded Victorian Statesman Seated – Vanity Fair Statesmen, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
compositional depth and decorative balance. This example is well suited for display as a focal piece within a
Category
1870s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
1.30 ct Rose cut Diamond
Pearl Antique Choker Necklace in 14k yellow Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
reflects classic craftsmanship.
Accented with luminous pearls, the design achieves a harmonious balance
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1910s Baroque Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Doris Leslie Blau Antique 19th-Century Chinese Botanic Rug
Located in New York, NY
balance that is intrinsic to classical Chinese aesthetics. The motifs appear to float against the warm
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
divides the design into a grid, emphasizing balance and geometry. The central field is surrounded by a
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Samarkand Rug
Located in New York, NY
balance, elegance, and quiet sophistication.
This exquisite rug is part of the diversified Doris Leslie
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique French Savonnerie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
balance and compositional unity.
Crafted in wool with a dense, velvety pile, the rug is a testament to
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Early 20th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Savonnerie Rug from France at Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
reds—adds balance and a timeless sense of opulence.
Handwoven in the esteemed Savonnerie tradition
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th Century European Needlepoint Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
russets balance the pops of vivid carmine and antique rose, giving the rug both presence and subtlety. The
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Late 19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
movement’s genius for merging classical balance with modern abstraction. Despite the intricate pattern, the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Monumental French Repoussé Bronze and Gilt Mirror with Maritime Iconography
Located in Morristown, NJ
nautical theme and lending visual weight and balance.
The repoussé work is notable for its strong relief
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1880s French Beaux Arts Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
The Verdant Reverie: An Antique Persian Kerman Masterpiece of Botanical Poetry
Located in Dallas, TX
graceful perimeter while reinforcing symmetry and balance. A complementary meander guard border further
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
$10,680 Sale Price
38% Off
Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Oak Bow-Front Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
shaped lower stretcher that provides both visual balance and excellent stability. The turned supports and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
Passage de la Ternoise - Etching by Théophile-Narcisse Chauvel - 1860 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
the luminous horizon, balancing rich linear detail with broad, atmospheric space.
Chauvel’s mastery
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1860s Modern Antique Balances
Materials
Etching
Passage de la Ternoise - Etching by Théophile-Narcisse Chauvel - 1860 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
the luminous horizon, balancing rich linear detail with broad, atmospheric space.
Chauvel’s mastery
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1860s Modern Antique Balances
Materials
Etching
Antique Talish Caucasian Runner in Red, Cream and Blue 3
3 x 8
5
Located in Atlanta, GA
testament to the rug’s expert craftsmanship. With its harmonious balance of colors and patterns, this
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1870s Caucasian Kazak Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique Toi et Moi Ring in 18K Gold with Emerald Pearl and Old Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
with a fine cultured pearl, symbolizing the balance of two stones in harmony. The emerald is bezel set
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
The Nomadic Axis: An Antique Afghani Maimana Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
rooted in balance, protection, and continuity—hallmarks of Maimana weaving traditions.
Surrounding
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Early 20th Century Afghan Kilim Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
$2,184 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Louis XVI Inlaid Exotic Woods
Gilt Bronze Accent Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
attention to detail and geometric balance. The meticulous craftsmanship of the marquetry demonstrates the
Category
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Ukrainian Bessarabian Botanical Rug
Located in New York, NY
featuring blossom motifs on a pink ground—the rug encapsulates the delicate balance between structure and
Category
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
Chinese tradition of symmetry and balance.
The border structure showcases multiple frames, including a
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1860s Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
weaving tradition. A striking example of balance and symmetry, the rug features a restrained palette of
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Allover Botanical Design 3
3 x 10
9
Located in Atlanta, GA
vines framed by multiple guard borders, creating an elegant balance of geometry and organic motifs. Hand
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Rivière d’Yères - Etching by Jules Michelin - 1860 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
a deeply poetic work: a study of the landscape’s inner life, balancing precision with reverie
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1860s Modern Antique Balances
Materials
Etching
Entrée du Port de Courseulles à Marée Basse-Etching by Pierre Berthélemy-1864ca
Located in Roma, IT
emphasizing the calm stillness of the harbor.
Berthélemy’s linework is crisp yet lyrical, balancing
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1860s Modern Antique Balances
Materials
Etching
Pansys
By Benjamin Champney
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
piece highlights Champney’s ability to balance grandeur with intimacy, whether in expansive landscapes
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Balances
Materials
Oil, Board
$2,800
Pair of Floral Engravings — France, 1920s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
softness and balance, making this pair ideal for adding a classic and timeless decorative touch to an
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19th Century French American Classical Antique Balances
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Pair of Monumental Italian Baroque Giltwood Mirrors-18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and classical balance.
The frames retain their original gesso and parcel-gilt finish, now beautifully
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Balances
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Spanish Table with Wrought Iron Cross Stretchers
Located in BÉTERA, ES
highlight its authenticity and age. The silhouette is simple yet elegant, offering a balance between rustic
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Balances
Materials
Wrought Iron
Six Medieval Costumes Hand-Colored Lithographs, France, Circa 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
professional soldiers or noble retainers, balancing functional armor with symbolic presence.
Lower right
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Vintage Spanish Savonnerie Botanic Handmade Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
flowers drifting across a soft ivory mist. The palette and floral motifs evoke a balance of formality and
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Charles HARVA French Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Lamp 1920
By Charles Harva
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
with bold decorative expression. Harva’s ceramics—often marked “CH France”—are prized for their balance
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Brass
Antique Mortar and Pestle Set, English Bronze Apothecary Grinder, Georgian, 1750
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
of tactile form, finished with distinctive lobed ends
Excellent weight and balance throughout — a
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1750s British Georgian Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
19th C. French Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture on Marble Base Signed C. Fratin
By Christophe Fratin
Located in Dallas, TX
exceptional anatomical precision and quiet naturalism, the figure captures the strength, balance, and alert
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
balance and refinement. Each drawer retains its original shield-shaped escutcheon, contributing to the
Category
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Balances
Materials
Walnut
Medieval Falconer Figure – Hand-Colored Costume Engraving, France 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
. While based on historical sources, the composition is clearly designed with decorative balance in mind
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Japanese Woodblock Print of Children at Play – Yamamoto Shōun, Meiji Era c. 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
keen observation. Shōun’s mastery lies in his ability to balance narrative detail with elegant
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Pair of Period Art Deco 1930s Mahogany Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
feet.
The silhouettes are clean yet expressive, balancing geometric structure with subtle curvature
Category
Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Mahogany
$3,200 / set
Antique East Prussian Horse Portrait 1898, Trakehner Equestrian Wall Art
Located in Langweer, NL
side-on portrait against an architectural stable wall, emphasizing balance, strength, and noble bearing
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Bacchanal After Clodion Superb Life-Size Figural Verdigris Maiden and Child
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
influenced his lyrical style. His works are prized for their sensuality, fluid modeling, and refined balance
Category
1920s Neoclassical Revival Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
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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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