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Set of 8 Hand-Colored Lithographs, Medieval Costume Studies, 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
reflects this balance, with precise outlines, controlled proportions, and carefully applied hand-coloring
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
19th Century Turkish Anatolian Village Area Rug in Red, Navy, Tan
Located in Barrington, IL
composition remarkable depth and balance.
The village weaver used hand-spun, high-grade wool dyed exclusively
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
19th Century Turkish Bergama Village Area Rug
Located in Barrington, IL
prayer-format layout, a revered design associated with protection, devotion, and balance.
The composition
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
The Crimson Heirloom: Antique Persian Sarouk Masterpiece of Timeless Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
Sarouk design, where abundance is expressed through balance rather than excess. The layered botanical
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
$9,968 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
balance, and timeless aesthetic—qualities that continue to influence modern design to this day. Cherrywood
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Balances
Materials
Brass
The Shanghai Palm Court: A Nichols-Era Chinese Art Deco Rug of Refined Modernity
Located in Dallas, TX
balance between openness and ornament is a hallmark of Shanghai-school Deco design.
The iconic floral
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
$5,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Medieval Costume Figures, 3 Elegant Hand-Colored Antique Prints, France 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
balance of color, form, and gesture. The restrained settings keep the focus on costume, drapery, and
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Medieval Knight on Horseback, Elegant Hand-Colored Antique Print, France 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
calm profile with a strong sense of balance and dignity. The figure is rendered with careful attention
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Oceanus, Saturn, Prometheus and Janus – Roman Mythology Engraving, c.1721
Located in Langweer, NL
for their clarity, balance, and intellectual depth. The subject matter, focused on male deities and
Category
1720s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique South America Map Wall Art – Brazil, Andes
Amazon, Rand McNally, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
-century cartographic style by Rand, McNally & Co. The composition balances vast continental scale with
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique Minnesota Map Wall Art by Rand McNally, Color Lithograph, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
, rivers, railroads, towns, and county boundaries across the state. The composition balances dense
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Doris Leslie Blau Antique English Axminster Rug
Located in New York, NY
, reinforcing the balance and cohesion of the composition. The intricate detailing—particularly in the small
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug
Located in New York, NY
balance of regal color and intricate structure. Handwoven in the esteemed Real Fábrica de Tapices in
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Austrian Folk Costume Pair, Hausruckkreis – Alpine Genre Scenes, 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
century, balancing ethnographic interest with decorative elegance.
Such images were produced during a
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug by D.I.M.
By D.I.M. Decoration Intérieure Moderne
Located in New York, NY
concentric circles, arranged in a dynamic rhythm that evokes both movement and balance. A rich tapestry of
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Armchairs.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
balance comfort with historical charm, making them ideal for use in a formal living room, library, or
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
1850s French Louis XV Chest of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
functional. Graceful cabriole legs anchor the form and lend a sense of movement and balance. With its refined
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Balances
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Framed Oil on Canvas Painting of Landscape
Located in High Point, NC
depth, balance, and atmospheric nuance. The composition draws the eye through a formal arrangement of
Category
19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Canvas, Paint
19th Century English Yorkshire Oak Spindle-Back Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
spindle-back with turned verticals framed by simple uprights, offering both visual balance and supportive
Category
19th Century British Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
1860s French Tilt Top Table
Located in High Point, NC
curved legs, providing visual balance and stability. The proportions are graceful and versatile, allowing
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Reclaimed Wood Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
textured surface. Its light tone and simple circular form bring an understated warmth and balance to a room.
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Pair of oval antique sterling silver candlesticks made in London in 1910
By William Hutton
Sons
Located in London, London
candlesticks are filled for balance.
Category
1910s English Antique Balances
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wooden stool by Henry Jacques Le Même, France, circa 1949
By Henry Jacques Le Même
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
approach to furniture design, centered on structure, balance, and simplicity of use.
The seat is
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Balances
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Three Antique Etched Glasses with Floral Motifs, circa 1880
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
thick stem, adding both visual interest and structural balance. The circular foot is neatly finished
Category
1880s French Romantic Antique Balances
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Allspice Botanical Print, Myrtus Pimenta, Hand Colored, c.1831
Located in Langweer, NL
elements, reflecting the balance between scientific accuracy and visual refinement characteristic of early
Category
1830s German Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique Gum Arabic Botanical Print, Acacia Arabica
Acacia Vera, c.1831
Located in Langweer, NL
the plate strong visual balance and makes it particularly attractive as a statement piece.
Condition
Category
1830s German Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Aesthetic Polished
Patinated Brass Table Patinated, Attributed Charles Parker
By Charles Parker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
functional display space and strong visual balance. The base has a generous 16-inch square footprint, lending
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Balances
Materials
Brass
Antique Rare Judaica Torah Pointer Art Deco Austria Ca 1900 with Gemstones
Located in Doha, QA
subtle color contrast. Near the lower section, a red gemstone provides visual balance and depth.
Most
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Rock Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Silver
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Daybed. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
classic and modern interiors. Biedermeier design transcends trends—its clarity, balance, and elegance make
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Balances
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier period—an era celebrated for its perfect balance of restraint, harmony, and masterful
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Balances
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Antique Orthoptères Pair – Grasshoppers, Mantids
Earwigs, French c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
, and related insects—with remarkable clarity and decorative balance. Issued circa 1800 for the
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique Orthoptères Pair – Grasshoppers
Locusts, Elegant French Prints, 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
, and related insects—with remarkable clarity and decorative balance. Issued circa 1800 for the
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique Dragonfly Prints, Neuropteres Plates 3
6, Copper Engravings, ca.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
detailed anatomical studies. Together, the plates offer a harmonious balance between scientific precision
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique Hemipteres Pair – Shield Bugs
Water Bugs, French Natural History, 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
aquatic species—illustrated with clarity, balance, and decorative restraint. Issued circa 1800 for the
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Classical Marble Statues, Apollo and Nude Figures – Montfaucon Antiquity, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
representations, shown in contrapposto poses that emphasize anatomical balance, movement, and classical proportion
Category
1720s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Roman Gods and Mythological Reliefs, Composite Classical Engraving, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
, architectural offices, and classical or museum-inspired interiors. The balance between large figural statues and
Category
1720s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Victorian Statesman with Medal – Vanity Fair Political Portrait, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
the symbolic weight of his medal. The balance between informality and honor gives the image visual and
Category
1870s British Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
19th-Century French Provincial Oak Dining Table
Located in Meulebeke, BE
lends a subtle decorative rhythm, while shaped brackets and turned legs provide architectural balance
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Balances
Materials
Oak
The Crimson Axis: An Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Masterpiece of Prestige
Located in Dallas, TX
, creating a rhythmic balance that feels both monumental and perfectly proportioned. The hooked geometry
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
$2,128 Sale Price
20% Off
The Guardian Lattice: Late 19th Century Karabakh Masterpiece of Refined Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
rosettes, abstracted yet expressive, echo ancient botanical symbolism associated with renewal and balance
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
$4,704 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
harmony and natural balance—an emblematic nod to the spiritual and philosophical ethos of the region.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Haiti Light Infantry, Types Militaires – Antique Caricature Lithograph, ca.1862
Located in Langweer, NL
: Best framed with a wide neutral or off-white mat to balance the strong coloration and to allow
Category
1860s Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Turkey in Europe Map – Balkans, Rumelia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Rand McNally, ca.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
. Physical features such as mountain ranges, river systems, and coastlines are finely engraved, balancing
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Balances
Materials
Paper
Antique Greece Art Nouveau Bronze Dragon Letter Opener, 1910s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, flowing lines and subtle sculptural details characteristic of the period, offering a refined balance of
Category
Early 20th Century Greek Belle Époque Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Mahal Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
and Liberty of London to create their patterns. These designs were intended to promote a balance and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Balances
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug (Size Adjusted) Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
creates a striking visual balance.
Hand-knotted with high-quality wool, the rug boasts a lush pile and a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
tones adds depth and visual rhythm to the composition.
True to Chinese tradition, the rug balances
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Balances
Materials
Silk
Large Vintage Chinese Art Deco Carpet Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
framing underscores the sophisticated balance typical of Chinese Art Deco design.
Hand-knotted in high
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Dutch Art Deco The Hague School oak accent table with storage, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
, reinforcing both stability and visual balance.
The result is a sculptural yet rigorously controlled object
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Antique English Axminster Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
. Oversized boteh (paisley) motifs gracefully extend outward, framing the center with symmetrical balance and
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Balances
Materials
Wool
Mahogany Planter or Wine Cooler
Located in Cheshire, GB
both stability and visual balance.
With its combination of warm timber tones, intricate carving, and
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Restored Dining Chairs in Textured Blue Fabric (two variations)
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
, each chair balances sculptural presence with everyday comfort.
Two feature graceful lyre-back splats
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Balances
Materials
Wood
19th Century Ammonite Fossil Paperweight on Limestone Base
Located in Knivsta, SE
balance between natural history and 19th-century decorative sensibility, reflecting the era’s fascination
Category
19th Century Antique Balances
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Louis XVI Hand-Carved Walnut Settee, French Antique
Located in Houston, TX
legs, and finely carved apron reflect the balance and symmetry characteristic of the Louis XVI style
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances
Materials
Walnut
$2,548 Sale Price
30% Off
Art deco Platinum Ring 900 with 5.04 ct Old-Cut Diamond
Located in Berlin, BE
refined geometry and balance typical of the Art Deco period.
Total weight: 15.5 g.
A remarkable and
Category
1910s French Art Deco Antique Balances
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Polychrome porcelain candlestick on a patinated bronze mount, circa 1900
Located in NICE, FR
bronze mount, imbued with pure Louis XV elegance, brings balance and nobility to the composition. Its
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Balances
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Heavy-Gauge Handcrafted Metal Peacock Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
adds movement and balance to the overall form.
The surface exhibits a natural aged patina consistent
Category
19th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique Balances
Materials
Metal
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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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