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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
1910s Classic Navy Blue Brown Floral Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8
2"x9
8" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
, luminous border of warm bronze and chestnut tones.
The composition is characterized by balance and
Category
1910s Chinese Other Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique Bessarabian Carpet, European Needlework Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
.
The floral abstractions, typical of Bessarabian textiles, are arranged with formal balance while
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Bessarabian Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Agra Rug
Located in New York, NY
, and gold. Delicate vines and floral sprays create a rhythmic lattice that balances geometric precision
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Panoramic View from Janiculum Hill, Rome – Tiber
Vatican, 1867
Located in Langweer, NL
monumental and picturesque. Benoist’s attention to atmospheric perspective and compositional balance gives
Category
1860s French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Louis XVI–Style Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Brass Trim, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
.
The front uprights are finely fluted, emphasizing verticality and balance, while the four square
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances
Materials
Cherry
Small Louis XV–Style Marquetry Side Table with Floral Inlay, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
both stability and aesthetic balance. The warm-toned wood veneer displays careful grain selection
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
19th-Century Swedish Neoclassical Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
structural stability and visual balance.
The seat has been newly upholstered in a textured neutral fabric
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Bergères, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
, tapered legs that emphasize vertical balance and symmetry.
The bergères retain their original form and
Category
19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,950 / set
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Gueridon with Sainte Anne Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
associated with Parisian ateliers where symmetry and balance were paramount. A warm, hand-rubbed patina
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large English Wrought Iron Heart Wall Sconce Candle Holder
Located in London, GB
sconce holders arranged on a graceful scrolling frame, adding balance and visual appeal.
Decorative and
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Balances
Materials
Wrought Iron
IWC for Boucheron. A Gold Keyless Dress Pocket Watch C1920
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
slim nickel finished movement fully jewelled to the centre arbor with compensation balance blued steel
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Balances
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
La Seine à Vetheuil, near Giverny - French impressionist school
By Karl Daubigny
Located in PARIS, FR
at Vetheuil" by Jean Claude Monet, this one is executed with confidence. The harmonious balance
Category
Late 19th Century French School Antique Balances
Materials
Oil
Lake with Figures and Boat
By (Circle of) Alexander Nasmyth
Located in GB
in Italy, Nasmyth developed a style that combined the classical compositional balance of the
Category
19th Century Antique Balances
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Wool Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
a refined, almost painterly balance. A prominent wide border, rich in dark chocolate tones, is
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Oak Refectory Table
Located in Round Top, TX
appeal.
Softly curved ends balance the substantial 8' long form and enhance its traditional proportions
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis-Philippe Burl Walnut and Felt Folding Game Table
Located in Dallas, TX
are characteristic of the Louis-Philippe style, favoring balance and proportion over excessive
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Balances
Materials
Felt, Walnut, Burl
Rome City Panorama from the Pincio – Elegant Promenade Scene, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
place of beauty, leisure, and contemplation. Benoist’s careful balance between foreground activity and
Category
1860s French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Victorian Botanical Engravings of Tunbridge Film Ferns, 1873, Pair
Located in Langweer, NL
in 1873, they exemplify Anne Pratt’s ability to balance scientific accuracy with aesthetic restraint
Category
1870s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
1910 Ivory Geometric Antique American Navajo Rug Flatwoven 5
x 6
10" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
traditional Navajo design philosophy that speaks to balance and movement. The dark, serrated outer border
Category
1910s American Native American Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Exquisite Pair of Antique Salvatore Morani Nude Bookends for Armor Bronze
By Armor Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
figures rendered with an exceptional balance of classical beauty and dramatic naturalism. Both bookends
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Landscape with castle
Located in GB
tranquil scene. The colour palette remains harmonious and restrained, balancing warm earth tones with cool
Category
Mid-19th Century English School Antique Balances
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Restored Empire Pedestal, Mahogany, Brass, Revived Polish, France, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
element resembling a stand, which visually balances the entire composition and adds to the authenticity
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Balances
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Impressionist view of Notre-Dame, Paris
Located in Woodbury, CT
of the foreground figures and boats infuses the work with lived experience, balancing monumental
Category
1920s Impressionist Antique Balances
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
French Art Deco Modernist black lacquer, silver leaf desk/writing table / vanity
Located in New York City, NY
balance.
With its refined proportions and ample storage, this versatile piece can be used as a desk or as
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
1900s French Wood White Patinated Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
simple plank shelves, the piece balances rustic charm with understated architectural detail. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Mizuya Tansu Japanese Cabinet, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
balance. The piece remains a rare and authentic example of historical Japanese domestic furniture.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Pair of Spanish Baroque Revival Night stands or Side Tables with Drawer, 1920s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
forms, raised on shaped bases that provide both visual balance and structural stability. The proportions
Category
1920s Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Balances
Materials
Wrought Iron
Louis XV style ormolu and parquetry circular centre table
Located in Cheshire, GB
stretcher unites the legs, centred by a carved finial, providing both visual balance and structural strength
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
chair, the armchairs are crafted of lacquered elmwood with sculptural silhouettes that balance form and
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Balances
Materials
Elm
Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Coromandel Room Screen
Located in Westfield, MA
feels both decorative and narrative, with careful balance between open space and intricate botanical and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Balances
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Arts and Crafts Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship and harmonious balance of the composition. Encasing the lush green field, the border unfolds in a
Category
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Geometric Wool Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
and classical balance.
Executed in flat-weave wool, this piece exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Egyptian Ploughing Scene at Gamase, Upper Egypt – Norden Engraving 1755
Located in Langweer, NL
balances ethnographic observation with landscape clarity. Such scenes are increasingly valued for their
Category
Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique Circa-1890 Wool Tomato-Red and Ivory Persian Hadji Jallili Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
display intricate medallions, floral motifs, and arabesque designs with remarkable precision and balance
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Antique Pumpkin and Cucumber Botanical Prints, Garden Fruits, Germany 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
shapes and rich hand coloring give these images strong decorative impact. Calwer’s illustrations balance
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Sculpture of a Woman in Silvered Bronze 1920 G. Rigault
By A.G. Rigault 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
figure. This piece exemplifies the refined geometry, balance, and sensual elegance that define the Art
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Late 17th Century Burgundy Rose Marble Fireplace Surround with Solid Walnut Top
Located in Beervelde, BE
solid walnut shelf, this antique chimney piece embodies the refined minimalism and architectural balance
Category
Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Balances
Materials
Stone, Marble
View of the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Stylistically, the painting aligns with the Neapolitan tradition of landscape painting that balances
Category
19th Century Old Masters Antique Balances
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Greyhound Couple Sculpture by Charles Lemanceau, France
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
and balance, making it a powerful decorative statement.
Dimensions:
Width: 20.5 in (52.2 cm)
Height
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 19th ct small french Louis Philippe oval silver leaf gilt gold mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
characteristic of the late Louis Philippe and early Napoleon III period, when balance, sobriety, and refined
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Balances
Materials
Silver Leaf
Antique Dragonfly Print – Agrion de Chine, French Natural History Engraving 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
details. The composition exemplifies the balance between scientific precision and decorative beauty that
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique Dragonfly Engraving – Corydale Cornu, French Neuropteres Print c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
balance.
The restrained palette and generous surrounding white space give the print a light
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900
By Longines
Located in Mayfair, London, London
backplate, micrometer regulation, compensation balance and blued steel hair spring. The movement is numbered
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Balances
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fine 17th Century Flemish Baroque Old Master Oil Painting Figures in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
balance of landscape, narrative detail, and architectural interest is entirely characteristic of Bloeman’s
Category
17th Century Baroque Antique Balances
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century Antique wooden standing Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
radiant and devotional presence.
Executed in the Mandalay style, the statue embodies grace, balance, and
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI–Style Walnut Side Table with Gallery Top, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
stands on four straight, square-section, sheathed legs that emphasize verticality and balance, hallmarks
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Inlay, France, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
uprights are fluted, emphasizing verticality and architectural balance. The chest rests on tapered feet
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Adjustable mirror by an Anonymous designer
Located in Stockholm, SE
, and practical needs. The construction is deliberately straightforward, prioritising function, balance
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Balances
Materials
Mirror
Maidenhair and European Bristle Ferns, Hand-Colored Engravings, 1873
Located in Langweer, NL
enthusiasm for ferns as both scientific subjects and decorative motifs. The balance between detail and open
Category
1870s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Wild horses surprised by a snake
Located in GB
role in his compositions, providing atmosphere and balance through wooded settings, rocky ground, and
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Antique Balances
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Art Nouveau Opalescent Glass
Bronze Floral Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
proportions and visual balance, making it well suited for living rooms, dining areas, or refined entry spaces
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Balances
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French 19th Century Bistro Table with Oblong Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
scratches on the surface–see the image gallery. Two cast iron support legs elegantly balance the top; Note
Category
19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Iron
Antique French Wrought-Iron Church Lectern
Located in TOURCOING, FR
, offering both visual balance and functional support. The tripod base provides excellent stability while
Category
1880s Antique Balances
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Khotan Rug, Beige and Pink Floral Geometric Pattern - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
balance between structured symmetry and organic rhythm—a hallmark of Khotan weaving that famously blends
Category
1920s Turkish Khotan 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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