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An English Oak Cottage Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
stretchers. This is a traditional form of country furniture, as three legs will self-balance on the uneven
Category
1820s English Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
Swedish Carved Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
, and hand‑carved details that balance refinement with Scandinavian simplicity. Circa 1900. 25w x 16d x
Category
19th Century Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
$3,450
19c French Antique Walnut Empire Chest with Columns
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 19th-century French walnut Empire chest showcases the period’s signature balance of strength
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Clocks Portal clock XVIIIème era Louis XVI
Located in Berlin, DE
gold plating.
Winding key and balance wheel.
Original mechanism without modification, wire suspension
Category
1790s Antique Balances
Materials
Carrara Marble
17c Italian Antique Marble Crown on Iron Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
.
Resting on a sturdy iron stand, the piece achieves a striking balance between sculptural elegance and
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Iron
Large Wooden Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of balance, while the organic texture evokes a raw, handcrafted quality that makes it truly unique
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
$2,675
1750s Spanish Bargueño with Marquetry and Red Tortoiseshell Plaques
Located in Marbella, ES
rests on turned legs, providing balance and sturdiness. Ideal as a tabletop chest, large jewelry box, or
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
is an exquisite example of Qing dynasty textile artistry, embodying a delicate balance of imperial
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
balance while riding his dolphin. Above is the impressive and richly chased Ormolu circular dish with a
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances
Materials
Ormolu
Tiffany
Co. Natural Pearl Three-Strand Necklace with Diamond Clasp
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Roma, RM
, balance, and exceptional craftsmanship.
The softly lustrous natural pearls are meticulously selected for
Category
1910s American Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl
French Napoleon III Button-Back Salon Canapé or Settee with Fringed Skirt
Located in London, GB
integrated arms, designed for comfort and balance within Second Empire interiors.
The fully upholstered form
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Balances
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Beech, Softwood, Pine
French Louis XVI Oval Bouillotte Table, Off-White Lacquer
Marble
Located in Lisbon, PT
professionally refinished in a refined off-white lacquer. This classic oval table exemplifies the balance
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Brass
$5,326 Sale Price
20% Off
Europe Map by Rigobert Bonne – Enlightenment Cartography c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Bonne, it presents cities, rivers, mountain systems, and regional boundaries with clarity and balance
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
French Louis Philippe Marble Top Flame Mahogany Commode, mid 19th-century
Located in Houston, TX
stage. Finished on classic bracket feet, it balances strength and sophistication with ease.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Balances
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Carved Root Wood Jardiniere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ornamentation, while the rectangular base provides visual balance and stability. The naturally expressive grain
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Balances
Materials
Wood, Burl
Antique 18K White Gold Old-Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
profile while maintaining structural integrity and balance.
A rare and beautifully preserved piece, ideal
Category
1920s British Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chinese Lacquered Burl Incense Container, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
sculptural wooden form encased in a sheer layer of burgundy lacquer.
The small container balances natural
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Balances
Materials
Burl
Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
by excellent proportions and balance.
Well suited for use as a writing table, side table, or hall
Category
1920s Antique Balances
Materials
Mahogany
Art Nouveau Carved Wood triangular Side Table, France ca. 1915
Located in Meulebeke, BE
legs joined by a lower triangular stretcher, the piece balances sculptural presence with practical
Category
1910s Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
19th Century Bronze Bust Of Charles V After Leoni Leone
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
orders of chivalry in the world.
The base is weighted to balance the height of the statue, which stands
Category
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Carved Ornate Wooden Console Tables, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
beautifully finished wood grain surface. Their sculptural presence balances classic craftsmanship with
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Doris Leslie Blau Striking 1920s Irish Donegal Rug with Stylized Flora Motif
Located in New York, NY
geometric motif reinforces the rug's structured layout while balancing the fluidity of the central design
Category
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique Bokara Rug with Repeating Tribal Gül Pattern in Camel
Espresso
Located in New York, NY
central design with structure and balance. The warm-toned field and tightly spaced motifs create a sense
Category
Early 20th Century Turkmen Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Belgian Art Deco side table with geometric top, ca. 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
curved Art Deco feet, the table’s base offers a harmonious balance of structure and decorative detail
Category
1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage European Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
modernist design. Woven with precision and an eye for balance, the rug features a minimalist yet powerful
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Spanish Renaissance Carved Wooden Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
, with its clean lines, balances the elaborate carving below, creating a refined yet powerful silhouette
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Balances
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Late 19th Century Large Brass Table Scale and Weights
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
of brass, with two copper weigh pans. Shaped arms support and balance the hanging pans, attached by
Category
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Brass, Copper, Iron
Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base
Located in Chicago, IL
economy as an art of form, balance, and shared understanding.
African Art
Currency, Benin, Nigeria
bronze
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
rhythmic fretwork and cloud motifs, echoing Chinese influence and balancing the composition.
What makes
Category
Late 19th Century Afghan Khotan Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Zany Clarence House Printed Linen Fabric on Ebony Footstool
Located in Malibu, CA
for books, this footstool embodies the perfect balance of utility and artistry.
Category
Late 19th Century Empire Revival Antique Balances
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Antique Belouch Rug with Bold Tribal Geometry in Deep Brown
Crimson
Located in New York, NY
natural dyes, and expressive tribal designs, and this example stands out for its clarity, balance, and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique Belouch Rug with Bold Tribal Motifs in Golden Ochre
Earth Tones
Located in New York, NY
of bold geometric forms, creating a strong sense of balance and rhythm. The finely articulated border
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Bold Tribal Medallion Design
Located in New York, NY
versatility, and this example stands out for its confident design and harmonious color balance. Ideal for
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Balances
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Malayer with Graphic Botanical Pattern
Located in New York, NY
frame the design with balance and refinement. Gentle abrash throughout the rug softens the palette and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Balances
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Art Deco Floor Lamp in oak and alabaster, France, ca. 1925
Located in Meulebeke, BE
reflects the sophisticated geometry and luxurious materiality characteristic of the period, balancing warm
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Oak Side Table with Sculptural Base and Geometric Top, Belgium ca. 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
circular lower shelf. This interplay of curves and structure reflects the Art Deco movement’s balance of
Category
1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
17th Century Antique Flemish Verdure Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
, this piece balances historic craftsmanship with contemporary usability. An exceptional accent for
Category
17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Central Medallion in Soft Charcoal
Apricot
Located in New York, NY
dimensionality and balance to the overall composition.
Oushak rugs are celebrated for their dreamy palettes
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Louis XVI Round Bouillotte Table, Off-White Lacquer, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
, balance, and neoclassical elegance characteristic of Louis XVI furniture.
The table features a white
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Brass
$5,237 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s Navy Dragon Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug By Nichols 8
10
x11
6
Carpet
Located in New York, NY
balance and complexity.
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
19th Century Turkish Anatolian Village Area Rug with Kazak Eagle Design
Located in Barrington, IL
prayer-format, lending both symbolic meaning and architectural balance to the design.
What makes this
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Korean Antique Goryeo Dynasty Glazed Celadon Pottery Vase, 11th-12th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
balance of elegance and restraint. Would be a great addition to any antique Korean or Asian pottery
Category
15th Century and Earlier Korean Antique Balances
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
that reflects both balance and spontaneity.
Encircling the richly patterned field is a dynamic triple
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique Belouch Rug with Deep Aubergine Field
Vibrant Tribal Borders
Located in New York, NY
, and this example stands out for its exceptional border work and dramatic tonal balance. Ideal for
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl
Located in Tampa, FL
finely executed decoration, displaying rich color and excellent balance.
Remarkably well preserved, the
Category
1820s Japanese Antique Balances
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Persian Heriz Rug in Soft Taupe, Ivory
Warm Neutrals
Located in New York, NY
balance across the generously sized composition. A wide border with alternating floral elements frames the
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Balances
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Soft Taupe, Ivory
Sky-Blue Accents
Located in New York, NY
spandrels exemplify the tribal aesthetic of Heriz weaving while maintaining a refined and harmonious balance
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Pair of 19th Century French Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in Madrid, ES
lamps, preserving the original vases in excellent condition. A fine balance of artistry and
Category
1890s Antique Balances
Materials
Porcelain
A large antique Chinese silk rug with 5-clawed dragon, late Qing dynasty
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
structured border that provides a deliberate counterpoint to the fluid movement within, lending balance and
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Silk
French Empire Side Table in Carved Wood, circa 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Napoleon III, balancing strength with graceful artistry.
A lower circular shelf provides additional
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Oil on canvas Still Life with Fruit and Jug
Located in Cheshire, GB
demonstrates careful attention to light, surface texture, and tonal balance, characteristic of the Victorian
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Balances
Materials
Paint
Art Deco Sculpture "Amies Toujours (Friends Forever)" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegantly modeled borzoi, whose sinuous forms frame the composition with balance and movement.
The sculpture
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Persian Heriz in Soft Neutral Taupe and Ivory
Located in New York, NY
, while the wide border—with its alternating floral and angular elements—frames the rug with balance and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Balances
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Spanish Baroque Revival Walnut Gentleman’s Valet Stand with Drawers, 1920s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
visual balance. The warm walnut patina highlights the natural grain of the wood and reflects the quality
Category
1920s Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Balances
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Silver English Regency Sheffield Candelabras
Located in Solebury, PA
graceful balance. Beautiful silver plate with an elegant, period-appropriate finish that retains pleasing
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Balances
Materials
Silver Plate
1880s Beige Blue Traditional Antique Chinese Peking Rug 7
9" x 8
1" Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
scrollwork that balances the formality of the inner frame, resulting in a composition of quiet authority
Category
1880s Chinese Other Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Allover Motif
s in Soft Blue Field 3
4 x17
0
Located in Atlanta, GA
blossoms and geometric forms, framed by layered borders adorned with angular motifs that emphasize balance
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
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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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