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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
$28,000
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
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$34,300 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$1,547 Sale Price
35% Off
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
$2,034 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$2,670 / item
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
$1,086 / set
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
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$7,520 / item
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
$38,000
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
$28,000
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
$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, 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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