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Inviting Interiors A Fresh Take on Beautiful Rooms
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
, and functional rooms. Balance, scale, light, and subtle coloration all factor into her designs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
Sophisticated Coastal Steel
Upholstery "Beach" Bench, Parisii Collection
By Studio Parisien
Located in Del Mar, CA
comfortable 18” seat height and 22” arm height, the Beach Bench balances scale and proportion with ease. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
1960 Double-Deck Precision Analytical Balance by Galileo Sartorius in Glass Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Germany hand-built analytical beam balance scientific scale by Galileo Sartorius. The scale is used
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
19th Century American Country General Store Carpenter Model Trade Shop Display
Located in Forney, TX
hand forged iron and twine balance scale with accessories, raised on a rectangular shop counter
Category
Antique 19th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Set of Scale Weights Stand Desk Accessory
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
brass, housed in their wooden stand. Weights such as these were used with different scales - balances
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Vintage Persian Bijar Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
richness. The border’s tight patterns are a testament to the weavers’ expertise in balancing scale and
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Italian Mid-Century White Metal Vertical Medical Scale by Salus, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
on the balance wheel.
This medical scale is in very good conditions, it has small color losses
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique Persian Heriz in Soft Neutral Taupe and Ivory
Located in New York, NY
, while the wide border—with its alternating floral and angular elements—frames the rug with balance and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Murano Frosted Glass Table Lamp by Cenedese 1960s
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
defined by its graceful, chalice-inspired silhouette, masterfully hand-blown to achieve a perfect balance
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
Antique Late 19th Century American Maps
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool
Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
disrupting the rug's serenity.
The composition is a masterclass in restraint and balance. Despite the large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Brown Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 12 ft x 16 ft, Oversize , Dusk Lotus Harmony
Located in Dallas, TX
× 4.33 m), it is designed for expansive interiors where scale and visual balance are essential. The rug
Category
1990s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Alberto Pinto Hollywood Regency Louis XVI Wood
Gilt Bronze Center Table
By Alberto Pinto
Located in New York, NY
it.
Proportions are carefully controlled across the composition, balancing the scale of the top with
Category
1990s French Louis XVI Center Tables
Materials
Bronze
Carlo Giorgi for Bottega Gadda Rare Rabarbaro Leaf Brass Chandelier, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Giorgi, Tommaso Barbi, Bottega Gadda
Located in New York, NY
. Suspended from a central brass stem with its original canopy, the chandelier achieves a striking balance
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Medieval Costume Figures, Hand-Colored Engravings, France 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
clearly composed with visual balance in mind: consistent scale, soft but confident coloring, and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
Large Vintage Bust of Michelangelo’s David
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
bold and confident decorative statement - its scale, balance, and classical presence commanding
Category
Vintage 1970s French Renaissance Revival Busts
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
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 Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
and Liberty of London to create their patterns. These designs were intended to promote a balance and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Haunting Nude Abstract Figural Modernist Plaster Sculpture and Pedestal Base
By Claire McArdle 1, George Foster
Located in Chattanooga, TN
pedestal), the figure itself measures around 60 inches high, with a pedestal of 10 inches—finding balance
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Futurist Busts
Materials
Plaster, Hardwood
Fine Ziegler
Co. Oushak Rug
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, soft palette that creates a serene and inviting atmosphere.
Its large-scale composition balances
Category
20th Century Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$24,800
Set of Ten Italian Brushed Brass Candle Holders, Contemporary Design
By CASPAL, FEDERICA PAOLI
Located in Milano, Lombardia
holders maintain an ideal scale that balances decorative function with everyday usability. Over time, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Himalayan Chlorite Quartz Cluster
Located in New York, NY
-grade specimen of remarkable clarity, balance, and scale. Rising dramatically from the matrix is a
Category
2010s Indian Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Other
Mid-Century Cork and Teak Table Lamp, Sculptural Design, Vintage Style
Located in Trenton, NJ
offers organic tactility, with its teardrop form lending weight and balance to the composition. Rising
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Cork
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Bielecky Brothers Woven Rattan Dresser
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
inches wide, 20.25 inches deep, and standing 32 inches high, the piece is a perfect balance of scale and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dressers
Materials
Brass
Italian Blackened Bronze Cube Table by Jean-Louis Deniot, Labeled
By Jean-Louis Deniot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Measuring 18.75 inches square, the table balances compact scale with architectural presence.
Jean-Louis
Category
2010s Italian Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze
Apfel side table in travertine marble
Located in San Pedro Garza García, N.L.
collection into a more compact scale. Its form balances solidity and refinement, offering a grounded
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$1,548 / item
Apfel Center Table in Travertine Marble
Located in San Pedro Garza García, N.L.
collection into a more compact scale. Its form balances solidity and refinement, offering a grounded
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Rosewood and Pink Marble Commode
Located in Westfield, MA
. Gracefully cabriole legs terminate in gilt sabots, completing the design with timeless balance and proportion
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rose Quartz, Rosewood
Pair of Classical Female Figures in Carrara Marble, Italy, 1980s
Located in Madrid, ES
serene expressions, capturing the timeless beauty and balance of ancient sculpture.
The scale and
Category
Vintage 1980s Statues
Materials
Marble
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
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 Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug
Kilim’s Paisley Style Transitional Rug in Red, Orange, Pink Floral Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
shades of orange-gold, red and pink rendering a delicious balance on scale—further enjoying a high-low
Category
2010s Indian Other Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Art Nouveau Bronze
Marble Console Table from Costantini, Lychorinda
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
In Stock as shown
The Lychorinda Console table balances modern scale and proportion with Art
Category
2010s Argentine Art Nouveau Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool
Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
disrupting the rug's serenity.
The composition is a masterclass in restraint and balance. Despite the large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Maple Parallel Desk by Juntos Projects
By JUNTOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
storage. The contrast between rounded edges and sharp lines strikes a balance between scale, volume, and
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
$7,250 / item
Marseilles Cabinet in Karelian Birch
Walnut by Therien for Fournir Collections
By Therien Studio Workshops, Dessin Fournir
Located in Stamford, CT
, offering structure and balance to its otherwise monumental scale. The base, composed of intersecting walnut
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Walnut, Burl, Paint
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
grand scale. This piece balances that strength with a rare delicacy. It’s the kind of rug that stops you
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Inspired Oushak with Floral Childlike Medallions
Located in New York, NY
A masterful expression of balance and scale, this grand Oushak rug features an open, free-flowing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Steel Demilune Console Table by Will Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
feet, lending the table a refined sense of balance and proportion. Small in scale yet grand in design
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Studio BBPR pendant lamps Torre Velasca Milano Italy 1956
By Studio BBPR
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
BBPR’s attention to both functionality and form, balancing impressive scale with understated elegance
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Sheet Metal
21st Century Modern Turkish Flatweave Kilim Oversize Square Carpet
Located in New York, NY
, while the overall geometric structure provides balance and cohesion. The generous scale and vibrant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Elm and Yew Wood Child
s Windsor Armchair
Located in Middleburg, VA
both stability and graceful visual balance.
With its compact scale and original, well-worn patina
Category
20th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm, Yew
Early 20th Century French Spelter Stag Sculpture on Marble Base Signed M. Leducq
By M. Leducq
Located in Dallas, TX
, stag sculptures by Leducq are less common and especially sought after for their dramatic scale and
Category
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Monumental 1930s French Wingback Armchair in Ivory Bouclé with Sculpted Frame
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
armchair strikes a balance between dramatic scale and quiet elegance. A collector’s piece and designer
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Peso Dining Table - Outdoor Pure White Top, Polar White Base
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
The curved shape of the Peso is reminiscent of the weights used to balance a vintage pharmacy scale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Peso Dining Table - Outdoor Belgium Fog Stone Top, Polar White Base
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
The curved shape of the Peso is reminiscent of the weights used to balance a vintage pharmacy scale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Edward Barnard
Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
goddess Justitia and the Greek goddess Dike. While she classically appears with her scales/a balance and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 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
Vintage 1920s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$28,000
Curated Vintage Gallery Wall Authentic 3 Piece Art Collection Framed Art Gallery
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Rochester, NY
visual story—balancing color, scale, and mood across all three works.
Art as Investment:
Pieces range
Category
20th Century French Bohemian Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paint
Art Collection 6 Piece Curated Art Gallery Wall Framed Signed Artworks
By (after) Joan Miró
Located in Rochester, NY
visual story—balancing color, scale, and mood across all three works.
Art as Investment:
Pieces range
Category
20th Century French Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Elara Sofa – Celestial Duality Meets Composed Lounge
Located in Gurugram, IN
artisanal finishes and a sparse palette.
The best thing about this design is that it gains balance between
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Neolcassical Sterling Silver Handled Cake Rake
Located in New York, NY
States, Circa 1950. Features a beautifully composed geometric composition with beautiful balance of scale
Category
Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Persian Ziegler Mahal Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
and Liberty of London to create their patterns. These designs were intended to promote a balance and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 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
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$12,000
19th Century Napoleon III
Justice
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period Justice fireback. The personification of Justice balancing
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique 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 Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$28,000
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balance scale is used to measure weight. The item you want to weigh is placed on one side of the scale, then the scale is balanced using labeled weights on the other side. Once the scale balances, the weight of the labeled weights tells you the weight of the item. Shop for a range of balance scales from sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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