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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
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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
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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
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1920s Turkish Khotan Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Original Vintage Luchon - Route des Pyrene es Poster by Roger Soubie C1925
By Roger Soubie
Located in Boca Raton, FL
destinations were promoted as both picturesque and easily accessible by train. Soubie’s composition balances
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1920s Antique Balances

Materials

Lithograph

1920s Blue w Floral Vase Design Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9 X 11 8" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
border in lighter blue frames the composition, creating depth and balance. Hand-knotted in fine wool
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug with Floret Border in Royal Purple, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
the rug both architectural balance and decorative charm. The palette is particularly captivating, with
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Early 20th Century American Antique Balances

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1890s Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8 Immortals Play Weiqi "Go" 4 9" x 7 3" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
this period. The overall composition balances the density of the border with the spaciousness of the
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1890s Chinese Other Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

1880s Blue Qing Style Antique Chinese Peking Bird Bat Rug 14 x 19 2" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
balance between imperial symbolism and open, expansive design fields. The field is dominated by a rich
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Classical Relief Scene – Montfaucon Antiquity Explained, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
classical balance give this print exceptional decorative strength, particularly suited to wide wall spaces
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Early 18th Century British Antique Balances

Materials

Paper

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug in a Parrot Design
Located in Barrington, IL
of the bird and foliage reflects the hallmark balance of simplicity and imaginative creativity that
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Early 20th Century American Antique Balances

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Rug
Located in New York, NY
floral medallions in pale gold on a rich navy ground, symbolizing harmony and balance. An inner border of
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Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

French Provincial Oak Table with Two Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
cabriole legs and subtly scalloped aprons lend the piece a refined silhouette, balancing rustic
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Balances

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Italian console table
Located in Diest, BE
, this console perfectly balances sophistication and authenticity. Its sculptural form and elegant
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18th Century Italian Brutalist Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

Evening Calm, Fishing Boats at Anchor, c. 1835
Located in Stockholm, SE
and restraint. The balance between light and dark, sky and sea, stillness and subtle activity speaks
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1830s Romantic Antique Balances

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1920s Beige Ground Geometric Floral Trellis American Hooked Rug 2 5"x4 3" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
design that fills the field with visual interest, balancing the rustic texture of the hooking technique
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique Fig Botanical Print, Ficus Carica, Hand Colored, c.1831
Located in Langweer, NL
both staple and luxury food crops within the framework of economic botany. The composition balances
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1830s German Antique Balances

Materials

Paper

Antique GIA 2.04 carat old European cut diamond 18k yellow gold platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sensibilities of the era, where balance and elegance were paramount. Crafted in a classic combination of 18k
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1890s Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1910s, the design balances bold gemstone presence with intricate detailing, resulting in a piece that
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1910s Edwardian Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Tree Of Life Design Beige Antique Sarouk Mohajeran Rug 11 3"×16 8" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
, adorned with rosettes and meandering vines, provides a striking frame that enhances the balance and
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1890s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique British Watercolour Painting Coastal Scene Josiah Wood Whymper
Located in London, GB
late afternoon, the composition balances an expansive sky with delicate reflections on the sea. Small
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Mid-19th Century Antique Balances

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Pair Antique French Neoclassical White Cream Alabaster Pedestals Stands
Located in London, GB
, exemplifies the elegance and balance of Neoclassical form, combining formal structure with visual harmony
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Balances

Materials

Alabaster

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Amritsar Rug
Located in New York, NY
in a delicate grid that offers quiet rhythm and balance. A narrow trellis of floral vinery gently
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Oversized Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
elegance, harmonious tones, and masterful balance of form and scale make it a rare and collectible piece
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique English Needlework Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
coordinating hues subtly frames the composition, offering balance without distraction. Meticulously executed
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Late 19th Century English Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

1860s French Baroque Revival Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
legs and shaped stretcher add a refined sense of balance, highlighting the chair’s graceful silhouette
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Balances

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Three-Piece French Neoclassical Revival Salon Set with Directoire Influences
Located in Norwood, NJ
fabric, the set’s harmonious design balances classical refinement with decorative intricacy. The openwork
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Black Marble Tazza Candle Holder
Located in High Point, NC
base provides balance and sculptural presence, making it an eye-catching decorative object even without
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19th Century French Antique Balances

Materials

Marble

Antique Roman Goddess Statues and Reliefs, Montfaucon Classical Engraving 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
rhythmic layout that balances scholarly intent with strong decorative impact. Montfaucon’s engravings were
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1720s British Antique Balances

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Regency Style Upholstered Window Seat
Located in London, GB
sabre legs, the bench stands with wonderful poise and balance. Each leg is finished with decorative
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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

18th-19th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
art. A perfect balance between utility and aesthetics. Southern France, Spain, 18th-19th century
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18th Century French Rustic Antique Balances

Materials

Iron

Sterling Silver Hammered Platter
By Grogan Co
Located in Brooklyn, NY
scrolls and classical motifs, meticulously cut with balance and restraint. The engraving is crisp and
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1910s American Antique Balances

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian two handles Sterling silver tankard with gold interior
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
and center of the tankard, providing the perfect balance for use. The interior of the tankard is 24kt
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Balances

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Wooden Double Horse Shoo Fly Rocking Horse Children s Glider 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
option for infants and toddlers that aren't ready to balance on a proper rocking horse. This horse is
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Cesca Side Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Mid-Century Modern
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Centreville, VA
balance of industrial and organic elements is a defining characteristic of the Cesca’s enduring appeal
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1920s Mid-Century Modern Antique Balances

Materials

Steel

Swedish Grace Dark-Stained Birch Veneer Pedestal Table with Tripod Base, 1930s t
Located in New York, NY
characteristic Swedish Grace motif that introduces both balance and visual rhythm. The dark finish enhances the
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Early 20th Century Other Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

An Osler Style Cut Glass Six-Arm Chandelier, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
precision of the glass cutting, combined with the architectural balance of the design, reflect the influence
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

18K Gold Platinum French Belle Epoque Diamond Naturel Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Excellent A delicate balance of brilliance and beauty.
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1910s Belle Époque Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1920s Deep Red 9 Dragon Design Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 8 8" x 11 9" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
celestial balance. The apricot-toned border is beautifully decorated with floral motifs and intricate
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Yazd Silk Textile with "Tree of Life" Embroidery - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
passage of time. The composition is a poetic study in balance: the fiery, sun-drenched red of the central
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1880s Uzbek Antique Balances

Materials

Silk

Pair of Large Marble and Bronze Candleholders - Early 19th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
exemplify the balance of noble materials and refined design that defines the period. Their craftsmanship
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Balances

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco oil on canvas "Boats Moored on a Shore" by Gerard Beuthner, Poland
Located in Valladolid, ES
peace and balance that invites us to be transported to the depicted place. It is presented in a
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1920s Antique Balances

Materials

Canvas

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug in Celadon and Ivory
Located in New York, NY
rhythm and balance to the overall composition. What distinguishes this piece is its restrained color
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Rug
Located in New York, NY
offers a graceful balance of exotic elegance and artistic restraint. At the center of the composition
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Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
color, the visual complexity is achieved through the confident balance of form and line, making it an
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Elegant Savonnerie-Style Spanish Round Rug
Located in New York, NY
cornflower blue. The symmetrical design radiates from the center, emphasizing harmony and balance—a hallmark
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique French Giltwood Gold Marble Stand Pedestal Louis XVI
Located in London, GB
style, celebrated for its balance and refinement since the late 18th century. The piece is richly
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances

Materials

Marble

Antique Wheat and Barley Botanical Plates – Agricultural Crops, Calwer 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
set with excellent balance and consistency. Condition report: Even overall toning with minor spotting
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Balances

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Turkey in Europe, Greece and the Balkans – Black’s Atlas, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
maritime importance. This map reflects the shifting balance of power in the Balkans following the decline
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1880s Scottish Antique Balances

Materials

Paper

Classical Warfare Naval Battles, Set of 5 Antique Engravings, France c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
in fine line engraving, the compositions balance analytical clarity with decorative landscape
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Early 18th Century French Antique Balances

Materials

Paper

The Scarlet Passage: An Antique Persian Karabakh Masterpiece of Courtly Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
running dog—or Vitruvian scroll—guard band introduces classical balance and architectural discipline. This
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Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Art Deco Runner Rug (fragment)
Located in New York, NY
soft ivory field, flanked by tonal blue border stripes that add both balance and emphasis. The rug’s
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized 1820s Antique Chinese Rug with Auspicious Medallions
Located in New York, NY
philosophies around nature and balance. The border is equally captivating, composed of multiple decorative
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique Caribbean Map Wall Art – Cuba Jamaica Hispaniola, Rand McNally, ca.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
(Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, and the Lesser Antilles. The composition balances dense
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Late 19th Century American Antique Balances

Materials

Paper

1900s Belgian Renaissance Revival Oak Table on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
baluster forms, the table balances ornamentation with sturdy functionality. The base is connected by shaped
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Balances

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau Pâte de Verre Pendant Light by G.V. Croismare, France, ca. 1920
By G.V. Croismare
Located in Barntrup, DE
motifs. The sculptural brass elements add architectural presence and visual rhythm, beautifully balancing
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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Hart’s Tongue and Scaly Spleenwort Ferns, Hand-Colored Botanical Prints, 1873
Located in Langweer, NL
artwork with presence and structure. Displayed as a pair, these engravings offer both balance and contrast
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1870s British Antique Balances

Materials

Paper

Antique Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Brass Coffee Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and visual balance. Intricate decorative detailing adorns the body, showcasing the skill and artistry
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19th Century African Moorish Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

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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.