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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

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

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 1930s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier in the manner of Degue
By Degué
Located in Miami, FL
tall with a diameter of 13 ⅝ inches, this French Art Deco chandelier strikes the perfect balance
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

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

Rare Brown Background Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 13 ft x 17 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
decorations featured within the field and give the composition a pleasant balance between detail and scale
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modernist Ice Bucket in Chrome with Rounded Handles
Located in New York, NY
utilizing graceful detailing and balance of scale, this piece is a beautiful example of accessories and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Rug with Geometric Medallions and Tribal Border
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
space, its scale, colour balance, and graphic clarity make it an engaging focal point—clean, stable, and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Persian Fereghan Carpet, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
carpet from central Persia masterfully balances drawing, scale, and color. The all-over “Herati” pattern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Cantilevered Chrome Glass Coffee Table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in New York, NY
practice. This table features stunning use of balance, gravity, and scale. The square glass top fits
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

20th Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Bronze Pricket Floor Lamps, Torchères
Located in Miami, FL
balance for rooms with large-scale and impact. Newly wired.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Mid-Century Modernist Oil Rubbed Bronze Leather Demilune Stools for Wyeth
Located in New York, NY
leather sporting a sumptuous hue of Apricot, these stools tie together brilliantly in both scale and
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Antique French Chandelier
Located in London, GB
stunning array of beautifully hung crystals. This chandelier showcases a perfect balance of scale and shape
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Cream Travertine Round Dining Table, in the style of 1970 Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Amsterdam, NH
balancing quality, scale, and budget for vintage pieces was often a struggle.
Category

2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Tulu Rug in Gray-Blue, Orange Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
-blue, white and bright orange for a bold positive-negative play. Portraying a scintillating balance on
Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mohajeran Sarouk Rug with Thick Pile, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mohajeran Sarouk Rug, Early 20th Century Balancing large-scale design with intricate drawing, this
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of French Mid-Century Hand-Stitched Leather Floor Lamps by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
is magic for eyes in its form, proportions, scale and balance. And, a pair is a rarity. H 58.5" x
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Wine, Teal White Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
deliciously interrupted by white for a striking contrast & balance on scale. Prevailing in excellent condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of French Hand Stitched Black Leather Floor Lamps by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
, then sublime curving stem. It is magic for eyes in its form, proportions, scale and balance
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Tulu Rug, Blue Border with Green Red Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
eccentric play in color. Portraying a scintillating balance on scale, a piece in notable condition—well
Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Bibikabad Carpet 13 7" x 21 8"
Located in New York, NY
with geometric and floral motifs that radiate symmetry and balance. Its large-scale proportions (13'7
Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobines Ash Wood Display Unit by Homefolks
Located in Geneve, CH
furniture play with contrasts, scales and balance in forms with a strong emphasis on material. The
Category

2010s English Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Instruments Brass Candlerholder Set by Homefolks
Located in Geneve, CH
, scales and balance in forms with a strong emphasis on material. The collection is carefully made using
Category

2010s English Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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 1930s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Regency Style Distressed Finished Marble Top Round End Table Pedestal
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
stability and balance. Its versatile scale allows it to function as an end table, accent pedestal, or plant
Category

Vintage 1920s French Regency Revival End Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins
By Henry Troemner
Located in Dallas, TX
Henry Troemner Company, known today as Troemner Inc. The company produced balances and scales. Troemner
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Materials

Tin

Sepia Tray by Homefolks
Located in Geneve, CH
contrasts, scales and balance in forms with a strong emphasis on material. The collection is carefully made
Category

2010s English Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Hand-Knotted Antique Rug in Orange, Blue Border, Beige Floral by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
in beautiful tones of orange, blue, beige playing positive negative for a scintillating balance on
Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 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

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

Antique 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

The Court of Blossoms: An Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Enduring Prestige
Located in Dallas, TX
exceptional balance of scale and proportion. Palmettes bloom in elegant symmetry, linked by scrolling vines
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim s Caucasian Style rug in Gray, Red Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
balance on scale. Connoisseurs may note traditional motifs in similar colorways on the borders with black
Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim s Caucasian Style Rug in Red, Blue and White Geometric Pattern
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
balance on scale. Connoisseurs may note traditional motifs in similar colorways on the borders with black
Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim s Caucasian Style Rug in Red, Green and White Geometric Pattern
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
balance on scale. Connoisseurs may note traditional motifs in similar colorways on the borders with black
Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Uncommon Old Map of Lapland to Russia and Denmark to Kazan in the South, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
to Kazan in the south. Six distance scales balance the decorative title. Source unknown, to be
Category

Antique 1780s Maps

Materials

Paper

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

Mahal Rug
Mahal Rug
$4,500
Modern Cast Bronze Console Table from Costantini, Lychorinda
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
" H The Lychorinda Console Table balances modern scale and proportion with Art Nouveau influences
Category

2010s Argentine Art Nouveau Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

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

Large Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
, and chains, providing a strong visual balance. This large-scale chandelier, with its combination of
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Building Beautiful: Classical Houses by John Simpson
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
of scale, balance, and a pervading sense of elegance. About The Author Clive Aslet, a novelist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

No Place Like Home Interiors by Madeline Stuart
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
Stuart's keen understanding of history and craftsmanship as well as her skill with scale, proportion, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
and blossom motifs enclosed within narrower guard bands, reinforcing the sophisticated balance of
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
of beauty and balance. The juxtaposition of scale—from monumental motifs to intimate embellishments
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Balance Scale
Located in Mississauga, ON
A mid-19th century iron and brass balance scale with four weights.
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage French Force Balance Scales
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage French force balance scales. Or French vintage market scales, upto 5kg. The base is heavy
Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Force Balance Scales
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage French force balance scales. Or French vintage market scales, upto 1kg. The base is heavy
Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Apothecary Balance Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
A large and highly decorative pair of 19th century brass apothecary balance scales with 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Set of Balance Scales with Original Weights
Located in Woodbury, CT
Marble top and base, bronze legs, glass sides, and brass weight pans. The workings visible thru the glass. The back and one glass on the side are missing, there is an engraved plaque...
Category

Early 20th Century Argentine Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique American Balance, Torsion Scale
By Torsion Balance Company
Located in Seattle, WA
An antique balance, torsion scale. The scale has a nice chrome and glass case that has a hinged lid
Category

20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Large Brass and Steel Hanging Scale
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
A large, hanging, European balance scale of polished brass and steel.
Category

20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Becker s Sons Scale
Located in New York, NY
Dutch, circa 1880's precision balance scale made by Becker's Sons of Rotterdam, Nettherlands. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Becker s Sons Scale
By Becker s Sons of Rotterdam
Located in New York, NY
Dutch, circa 1880's precision balance scale made by Becker's Sons of Rotterdam, Netherlands
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Doctor’s Beam Scale – 1930-1940
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Exceptional Medical Balance Scale – A Collector’s Piece A stunning vintage doctor’s beam scale
Category

Vintage 1920s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique Brass Balance or Beam Scale
Located in Miami, FL
Antique brass balance or beam scale.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

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Balance Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the balance scale you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A balance scale — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 349 options for an antique or vintage balance scale now, or shop our selection of 32 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer balance scale, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A balance scale made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made balance scale has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by W T Avery, Rug Kilim and Henry Troemner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Balance Scale?

A balance scale can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,642, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $370,000.
Questions About Balance Scale
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.