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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
Category
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
Category
19th Century African Moorish Antique Balances
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Balances
Materials
Brass
Rare 16th century Chinese wooden Buddha statue from China
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Buddha is shown in the Dhyana mudra, symbolizing meditation, inner balance, and spiritual awakening
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Authentic Navajo Rug c.1930 Handwoven Wool Red
Tan Diamond Pattern 4
9" x 7
2"
Located in Port Washington, NY
bars and corner elements add movement and balance, all framed by a warm red and dark brown border that
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Freres Esquivillon et De Choudens. A Gold Quarter Repeater Automaton C1820
Located in Mayfair, London, London
casemaker's mark.
Movement: The full plate movement unsigned with plain bridge cock and gold flat rim balance
Category
1820s Swiss Antique Balances
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Doris Leslie Blau 1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
, create a sense of dynamic balance throughout the composition.
Executed in a palette of earthy taupes
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Barruad
Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up
Down Fusee C1870
Located in Mayfair, London, London
numbered, with raised and engraved going barrel, fully jewelled with compensation balance, blued steel hair
Category
1870s English Antique Balances
Materials
Silver
Decorative German Botanical Plates of Technical Plants, Complete Set of 12, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
American interiors seeking warmth, balance, and quiet sophistication. Published in Stuttgart in 1854, the
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Grand Roman Relief Engravings after Antique Sculpture – Montfaucon 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
works bring rhythm and architectural balance to a wall; displayed individually, they function as calm
Category
Early 18th Century British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
movement with a fresh, modern twist. Woven circa the 1940s, this piece masterfully balances geometric
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Pair of 19th Century Belgian Blue Stone Sculptures
Located in High Point, NC
. Whether placed on a console, pedestal, or flanking an entryway, they offer strong visual balance and
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Balances
Materials
Stone
1900s French Wood Patinated Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
refinement, balancing the rustic, distressed texture. With its soft color, honest wear, and functional form
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
1880s French Gustavian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
style’s emphasis on balance, simplicity, and quiet refinement. Crafted from solid oak with a beautifully
Category
Late 19th Century French Gustavian Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
Powerful 19th-century engraving by Carle Vernet - Battle of Jena (1806)
By Carle Vernet (Antoine Charles Horace Vernet)
Located in PARIS, FR
, balancing realism, drama, and national narrative within a single monumental composition.
Engraving
Category
19th Century Antique Balances
Materials
Paper, Engraving
Émile Gallé Set of Four Nesting Tables
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
elegantly and are joined by a crossbar stretcher for balance and unity. This organic construction embodies
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Balances
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Pair of Adjustable Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Prague 1930s, Solid Walnut
Located in Almelo, NL
balances visual lightness with structural integrity, embodying the progressive design language developed in
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Botanical Wall Art Pair – Purple Knapweed
Bitterroot, London 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
settings.
Originally produced for a scientific botanical publication, the prints balance botanical
Category
1870s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique Ontario Map Wall Art – Lake Superior
Northern Ontario, ca.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
toward Hudson Bay. The careful balance between open space and dense coastal detail gives the map a calm
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Set of 4 Cesca Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Centreville, VA
balance of industrial and organic elements is a defining characteristic of the Cesca’s enduring appeal
Category
1920s Mid-Century Modern Antique Balances
Materials
Steel
Retouret Genève. A Heavy Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1890
Located in Mayfair, London, London
finished fully jewelled to the centre abor Swiss Lever movement with compensation balance fast slow
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Balances
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
International Watch Company, A Rare 14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch with B&P C1900
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
with screwed chatons throughout. The movement has micrometer regulation, compensation balance and blued
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Balances
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold
Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
balancing delicacy and luminosity, ideal for evening wear or bridal styling.
Total Weight 0.60cts
Total
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Botanic Rug
Located in New York, NY
composition displays clear balance and symmetry, a hallmark of traditional Chinese design, yet the painterly
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
The Herati Covenant: An Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner of Tribal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
through movement and balance. Its endless repetition creates a meditative rhythm, suggesting prosperity
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
$3,248 Sale Price
20% Off
The Sacred Scarabs: A Vintage Persian Qashqai Masterpiece of Tribal Mystique
Located in Dallas, TX
forward, offering a rare balance of visual authority and cultural depth that immediately distinguishes it
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental Classical Relief Scene, Montfaucon Antiquity Explained Engraving 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
illustration, the image operates architecturally, echoing the rhythm, balance, and theatrical procession of
Category
1720s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Satinwood Inlaid Bedside Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
bedside use or as an accent cabinet in any room.
Balancing decorative craftsmanship with everyday utility
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Balances
Materials
Satinwood
French Walnut Cabaret Table with Frieze Drawer, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
furniture from the late 1700s. The silhouette is elegant yet restrained, balancing decorative presence with
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
French Empire Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1810-1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
enhance symmetry and balance. The original brass fittings—ornamental drawer pulls and escutcheons—are
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1810s French Empire Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV–XVI Transitional Low Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
, the piece balances the graceful curves of Rococo design with the emerging restraint and symmetry of
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Antique Olive Botanical Print, Hand Colored Copper Engraving, c.1831
Located in Langweer, NL
. The composition balances botanical clarity with visual richness, making it one of the most desirable
Category
1830s German Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Tiffany
Co. Crystal, Diamond and Onyx Platinum Bracelet, Art Deco, 1920s
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Roma, RM
, providing crisp brilliance and balance to the design.
The interplay of transparent crystal, deep black onyx
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1920s Traditional Blue Lattice Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 13
6"x14
3" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
balances traditional Chinese iconography with modern graphic clarity, are symmetrically dispersed across
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
. Each medallion is framed in a squared floral motif, symbolizing balance and unity, while stylized lotus
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
motif and provide a harmonious balance of symmetry and naturalism.
The finely woven wool construction
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
1920s Colorful Garden Carpet Antique Persian Sarouk Mohajeran Rug 8
10" x 19
Located in New York, NY
, beautifully frames the composition, balancing vibrancy with elegance. Its large, elongated proportions make it
Category
1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Exquisite 19th Century French Savonnerie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
embellish each quadrant, providing visual rhythm and balance. A wide border, featuring a scrolling meander
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set by Limousin, Spelter
Marble
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
decorative restraint and architectural balance characteristic of Louis Süe and André Mare, founders of La
Category
1910s Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Spelter
Palace Size Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière/Centerpiece attributed to F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
as a centerpiece suitable for palace interiors. The balance between the colorful cloisonné decoration
Category
1880s French Chinoiserie Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Baume. A Rare Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1870
By Baume
Located in Mayfair, London, London
plain flat rim balance, cylinder escapement and fast slow regulation. The centre abor is for setting the
Category
1870s Swiss Antique Balances
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Australia
New Zealand Map Wall Art – Rand McNally Atlas, c.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
, Tasmania, and Sydney Harbour. The composition is both informative and highly decorative, balancing dense
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
1880s French Provence Oak Buffet In Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
block feet lend architectural balance without excess ornamentation, reflecting the restrained aesthetic
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
Pair Of 1880s French Napoleon III Chiavari Chairs In Ebonized Wood
Upholstery
Located in High Point, NC
seats provide a soft contrast to the dark frames, enhancing both comfort and aesthetic balance. Light in
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Edwardian diamond 18k yellow gold brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, totaling approximately 0.80 carat, are thoughtfully arranged to enhance balance and symmetry, reflecting
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Akmin on the Nile, Residence of the Prince – Antique Egypt Engraving, c.1755
Located in Langweer, NL
for its calm, measured balance between architecture, water, and terrain.
Produced as part of Frederik
Category
Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Provincial Farmhouse Table in Solid Walnut
Located in BÉTERA, ES
highlight its authenticity and age. The silhouette is simple yet elegant, offering a balance between rustic
Category
1890s Spanish Rustic Antique Balances
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Doris Leslie Blau Large Vintage Samarkand Rug Size Adjusted
Located in New York, NY
framing definition and balance.
Expertly knotted by hand using high-quality wool, this rug retains its
Category
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Tiffany
Co. victorian diamond seed pearl 18k yellow gold enamel watch/pendant
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with balance and restraint, allowing the enamel work and gold form to shine without excess.
The manual
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19th Century Victorian Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany
Co. Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Bracelet, circa 1920s–1930s
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Roma, RM
, providing strong visual rhythm and balance throughout the design.
The architectural openwork construction
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1900s French Metal Vanity With Marble Top and Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
side handles enhance its portability and visual balance. With its airy silhouette and blend of marble
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Marble, Metal
1900s Belgian Hand-Carved Oak Bedside Table
Located in High Point, NC
. Resting on rounded feet and a molded plinth base, the table balances ornamentation with practicality
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
1890s French Provincial Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
offer concealed storage, balancing beauty with practicality. The oak retains a wonderfully weathered
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Balances
Materials
Glass, Oak
1900s French Wooden Display Cabinet
Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
collections, flanked by narrow vertical compartments that add architectural balance. Below, a series of small
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Glass, Wood
Dutch Art Deco Modernist The Hague School solid oak floorlamp, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
modernism and Dutch Art Deco, where form, structure, and material are held in careful balance.
The lamp is
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
Large Classical Relief Engraving with Female Figures – Montfaucon, London 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
collections, carefully engraved to convey drapery, posture, and rhythmic balance.
The strong horizontal
Category
1720s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Napoleon at Saint-Cloud, Proclamation of Empire, Antique French Engraving, 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
major structural defects observed.
Framing tips:
A wide cream or soft grey mat will balance the
Category
Mid-19th Century French 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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