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5x6 Hand-Knotted Russian Kazak Style Wool Area Rug Vintage Tribal Design
Located in Dallas, TX
language that has defined Kazak rugs for generations. Each pattern carries a sense of heritage, balance
Category
1880s Persian Kazak Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Demi-Lune Oak Console Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
and adds both visual balance and structural stability. The oak displays a warm, richly developed
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
19th century French painters oil View of Venice from a canal
Located in Woodbury, CT
shows a great deal of skill in both the composition and the color balance which together give the
Category
1880s Impressionist Antique Balances
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,212 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
panels and squared plinth blocks, emphasising balance and proportion over ornament. The overall design
Category
17th Century Antique Balances
Materials
Marble
Along the Avon at Bath — Early 19th-Century English Cityscape, 1824
Located in Langweer, NL
, framed by trees and rolling hills beneath a softly animated sky.
The composition balances architectural
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Joan Boyce Champagne Pearl and Crystal Cluster Bib Necklace with Rhinestone
Located in Milford, DE
teardrops that catch the light from every angle. The creamy champagne pearls add structure and balance
Category
Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Balances
Materials
Crystal, Pearl
Vienna Secession Coffee Table in Oak and Brass, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
brass base ring, lending visual weight and balance to the structure.
Vertical supports and clean
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of a Youth on Marble Pedestal
Located in Madrid, ES
hair, conveying the serene balance and harmony characteristic of classical antiquity.
The bronze
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Balances
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
Handcrafted Chinese Porcelain Box from the Kangxi Period
Located in Vienna, AT
decoration with characteristic clarity and balance of early Qing craftsmanship. The glaze is luminous and
Category
18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Balances
Materials
Porcelain
Handcrafted Chinese Plate from the Kangxi Period
Located in Vienna, AT
decoration with characteristic clarity and balance of early Qing craftsmanship. The glaze is luminous and
Category
18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Balances
Materials
Porcelain
Luxury Parisian Art Deco Burl Walnut Display Cabinet with Brass Hardware, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
balance. The walnut-lined interior enhances contrast and lends warmth to the presentation of objects
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Brass
Dutch Baroque Life of Christ, 3 Double-Scene Biblical Engravings, ca 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
balance.
The first sheet presents pivotal moments of judgment and moral tension. The upper scene depicts
Category
Early 1700s Dutch Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Elegant George V Sterling Silver Barley-Twist Candlesticks, 1924
Located in London, London
diameter, and the pair is weighted for balance.
Category
1920s English Antique Balances
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Empire, Thirteen Light Basket Chandelier, Bronze, Crystal, France, 19th C
Located in Manhasset, NY
larger basket base that gracefully narrows toward the top, creating elegant vertical movement and balance
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Balances
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920s Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring – CISGEM Certified
Located in Roma, RM
authentic jewel from the interwar period, prized for its balance of softness and structure, and for the
Category
1920s British Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Spanish Carved Oak Cabinet with Geometric Panels, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
, adding elegance and balance to its solid proportions. Original metal hardware complements the warm oak
Category
1920s Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Balances
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bedside Tables with Three Drawers, 1920s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
, side tables, or accent pieces in a bedroom or refined living space. The harmonious balance between
Category
1920s French Louis XV Antique Balances
Materials
Brass
Pair of Amsterdamse School Armchairs, The Netherlands ca 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, flat and broad, offering both physical comfort and a strong horizontal line that balances the vertical
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Edwardian 2.10 carat Ceylon no heat sapphire diamond 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
its presence while maintaining the graceful balance so characteristic of Edwardian design. Graded I in
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Monumental 19th Century French Boulle Cartel Clock with Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
presence and visual balance of the ensemble.
Dimensions (overall):
* Height: 49 in
* Width: 21 in
* Depth
Category
19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Antique Georgian Polished Steel Register Grate Robert Adam
By Robert Adam
Located in Ware, GB
, while the curved front bars and urn finials deliver grace and balance, adding to the symmetry of the
Category
1750s Antique Balances
Materials
Steel
Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Viennese Art Nouveau Rug
Located in New York, NY
of buff, rose pink, and faded terracotta, the rug’s design masterfully balances abstract geometry
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Elegant Pair of Swedish Gustavian Fire-Gilt Bronze Wall Appliques, 1780s
Located in Knivsta, SE
craftsmanship, characterized by restrained neoclassical balance, crisp detailing, and harmonious proportions
Category
1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Intricate All-Over Herati Design 12
6 x 20
4
Located in Atlanta, GA
tones in the border creates a subtle contrast, enhancing the overall structure and balance of the rug's
Category
Early 1900s Persian Tabriz Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
19th Century English Regency Drum Table with Leather Top
Located in Solebury, PA
complemented by four meticulously executed faux drawers, creating a harmonious balance and providing both
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Balances
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
dudou aprons painted with the fú (福) symbol for good fortune. As though balancing a basket on his head
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Balances
Materials
Ceramic
$1,160 / set
19th Century Foldable Farm Table in Dark Stained Pine, Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
contrast within more contemporary or organic modern spaces. A timeless and practical piece that balances
Category
1870s Finnish Country Antique Balances
Materials
Pine
Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Peridot
Seed Pearl Suffragette Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
expression, balancing beauty with quiet defiance.
The pendant measures approximately 50mm in height
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Balances
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
during the Meiji era, reflecting a balance of spiritual symbolism and practical design. Such chests were
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Female Nude Bronze Sculpture by Peter Breuer, Berlin, 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
balance between naturalistic anatomy and subtle idealisation.
The surface exhibits a rich, even patina
Category
1890s German Jugendstil Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Mid 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
with a linen backing, the pillow balances refinement with durability. This piece functions not only as
Category
Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
18th Century French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers with Shell Carvings
Located in PARIS, FR
carved claw feet resting on balls, giving the piece both visual strength and architectural balance.
The
Category
18th Century French Baroque Antique Balances
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Sterling Silver Vases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, stepped base anchors the form with confidence and balance. The silhouette is clean, symmetrical, and
Category
1920s American Antique Balances
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,000 / set
Green-Painted Six-Panel Glass Table Screen, Early 20th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
, balancing transparency, color, and light with effortless grace.
From the distinguished collection of
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Wood, Paint
Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mt Marble Top Consoles
Located in New York, NY
of warm mahogany, luminous ormolu, and cool marble was prized for its balance, sophistication, and
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Cane Side Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
curves and brilliant gilt will bring a special presence to a room while lending balance and integrity to
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
1890s Beige Unique 3D Fret Border Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8
10"x11
6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Chinese symbols, balancing negative space with intricate detail. The overall aesthetic leans toward
Category
1890s Chinese Other Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique Shirvan Rug - Mid 19th century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
. These motifs reflect the artistic vocabulary of the Shirvan region, known for its balance between tribal
Category
Mid-19th Century Caucasian Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Pair of 19th-Century Neoclassical Elements As Lamps
Located in Norwood, NJ
character.
Mounted on clear Lucite bases, the lamps balance historic craftsmanship with a fresh, modern
Category
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Balances
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Iron
18th century Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
conveys serenity, balance, and quiet authority. With a weight of 5 kgs, this authentic antique Buddha
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze And Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Norwood, NJ
, blending fluid rococo movement with classical balance.
Each chandelier features a finely cast gilt bronze
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Balances
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Upper
Lower Guinea Coast Map – West Africa by Bonne c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
issued. Light marginal wear and minor spotting.
FRAMING TIPS
Wide mat balances the horizontal format
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Shepherdess and sheep at the sheepfold
Located in Genève, GE
interior shadow and exterior light. This contrast lends depth, atmosphere, and visual balance to the
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Balances
Materials
Oil, Canvas
French 19th Century Oak Trestle Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
their silhouette, connecting with three stretchers that create visual and structural balance. This table
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
David Morice. A Rare Heavy Gold Pocket Chronometer C1805
Located in Mayfair, London, London
hair spring with a large balance wheel with three counter weights on the balance. The chain driven
Category
Early 1800s Antique Balances
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Piazza del Quirinale, Rome – Antique Architectural Square Print, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
. Benoist’s composition balances architectural symmetry with lively urban movement.
Published in Paris
Category
1860s French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
GIA 2.70 ct diamond AGL 2.58 ct Colombia No Oil emerald platinum Toi Et Moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, balance, and exceptional gemstone rarity. Designed to celebrate duality and connection, the ring pairs two
Category
1920s Contemporary Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
17th Century Emilian Chest of Drawers, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture reflects a synthesis of Renaissance balance and Baroque richness. Typical characteristics include
Category
17th Century Italian Rustic Antique Balances
Materials
Iron
1890s Unique Energetic Blue Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 15
x 24
6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
, arabesques, and lattice elements, while the persimmon border frames the composition with warmth and balance
Category
1890s Persian Sultanabad Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chenets with Lions Rampant
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
on architectural balustrade bases, inspired by neoclassical design, providing both visual balance and
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Brass Lidded Urn with Fluted Body and Paw Feet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
supported by four stylized paw feet, offering both balance and grandeur. The domed lid, crowned with a
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Balances
Materials
Brass
Grimaces Pl. 2 – Female Emotions, Satirical Lithograph, Circa 1823
Located in Langweer, NL
. Boilly balances caricature with empathy, creating figures that are expressive without becoming grotesque
Category
1820s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Grimaces Pl. 2 – Boilly Study of Female Emotions, Physiognomic Satire, ca.1823
Located in Langweer, NL
. Boilly balances caricature with empathy, creating figures that are expressive without becoming grotesque
Category
1820s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Rembrandt Bugatti in the taste, Elephant on Ball, Bronze Animal Sculpture
By Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
-century animal art. This elephant statue depicts a lively young elephant balancing gracefully on a sphere
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
A Native American Stepping Into His Canoe
By Carl Kauba
Located in New York, NY
. The composition conveys a strong sense of balance and controlled movement, with the figure’s weight
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
American Arts
Crafts Bronze and Iron Wall Brackets, Pair
Located in Norwood, NJ
architectural metalwork below. The overall design balances solidity with elegance, reflecting the American Arts
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique Tobacco Botanical Print, Nicotiana Tabacum, c.1831
Located in Langweer, NL
economies and social history.
The plate comes from Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde and balances
Category
1830s German 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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