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Modern Dining Chair
a Half
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
, deep onyx finish. When designed properly, a chair and a half provides more seating space and balances
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Onyx
19th Century French Napoleon III
Justice
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later Isis, of ancient Egypt
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Vintage Swedish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
composition is perfectly symmetric, filled with a lovely balance of large-scale and small-scale decorations
Category
20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$9,500
19th Century Painted Louis XVI Style Bergère à Oreilles
Located in Birmingham, AL
elegant proportion between balance of scale and symmetry of design that are hallmarks of superior design
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Barrel Back Side-Chair w/ Grey Ebonized Frame
Full-Grain Leather
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
classic form inspired by the aesthetics of 18th Century design, including balance in scale, refinement in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
balance the grandly scaled medallions of the field. Perhaps the most striking aspect of the carpet is its
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$16,000
Very Large Cloisonné Vase with Blue Peonies
Located in Somis, CA
design works well for visual balance in a large-scale piece such as this piece.
The vase has a very
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Brass
18th Century Nevers French Revolution Tin-Glazed Faïence Dish, L
équité
By Nevers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Justice. Showing a scale balancing the symbols of the commoners with the symbols of the nobility. On the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Indian Amritsar Carpet
Located in New York, NY
saturated cerise tones tempered with age balance the scale and overwhelming style of the grandiose palmettes
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
flower-laden vinescrolls are artfully interwoven in a regal allover pattern that balances the scale of
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim by Gavleborgs Lans Hemslojd and Maj Svanstrom
By Maj Svanström
Located in New York, NY
balances the opposing small-scale accent pieces, which give the tiles a lilting sense of movement. Like a
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Indian Agra Rug
Located in New York, NY
ivory ground. The balance of large- and small-scale motifs in the field is successfully re-imagined in
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$165,000
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Silver Plate Ice Bucket
Located in New York, NY
skyscraper tiering and a balance of gradual and well scaled geometric forms. Full of personality and
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
regal allover pattern that balances the scale of the field perfectly. The grandiose style of the lush
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Dutch Art Deco modernist armchair by P.E.L. Izeren for the Genneper Molen, 1930s
By P.E.L. Izeren 1
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Genneper Molen'', ca. 1930. It has part of its original label underneath.
This chair breathes balance
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Antique Cast Iron French Fireplace Plaques, Justice, Prudence and Courage
Located in Dallas, TX
. As shown below, we begin with Justice on left. The figure is seen holding a balance and scales. The
Category
Antique 17th Century French Classical Roman Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bibliotheque with Bureau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
, even in such a grand scale, strikes a balance of form and function for this bibliotheque to be the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Verner Panton Framed Orange Kurve Mira X Danish Textile Art
By Verner Panton
Located in Chattanooga, TN
depth of 1.5 inches, the panel strikes a commanding balance—impactful in scale yet refined in its
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Capodimonte Gold Ceramic Statuette
Libra’
By Capodimonte
Located in Milano, IT
balance - two scales side by side. Secondly, the pomegranate has been used as a representation of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Gold
40 Canted Stars on an Antique American Flag, South Dakota Statehood, 1889
Located in York County, PA
one-time buyers alike, due to the balance between manageable scale and visual impact for indoor
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Brass Balance Scale
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
9-176 Intricately detailed brass balance scale with weights (weights fit in solid brass base) made
Category
Vintage 1960s Scientific Instruments
Maco Braga Balance Scale
By Maco Braga
Located in New York, NY
Solid Brass Maco Braga 19th Century Serpentine Balance Scale in excellent working condition with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$1,800
19th Century Brass Balance Scale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A handsome 19th century brass balance scale on a wooden stand and with a set of weights.
Category
Antique 1880s French Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century Jeweler
s Balance Scale
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Jeweler's balance scale in original bevelled glass case was considered a precision
Category
Antique 1890s European Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Tuscan Olive Wood
Brass Balance Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tuscan olive wood & brass balance scale, Finley cast with two 7.5 inch diameter removable brass
Category
20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Cast Iron Metal Balance Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This metal balance scale was made in France, circa 1900, and brings an industrial accent to your
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel, Iron
Maco Braga Brass Apothecary Balance Scale
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass apothecary style balance scale. This is marked J.A.L Portugal in numerous places. The scale
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Handblown Clear Glass Balance Scale
By Andy Paiko
Located in New York, NY
Handblown glass balance scale by Andy Paiko. The balance is accurate to within one gram. Part of a
Category
2010s American Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Blown Glass
Neoclassical Solid Brass and Marble Italian Balance Scale
Located in Dallas, TX
Neoclassical solid brass and marble Italian balance scale is a very decorative example of the breed
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Brass
Superb set of Brass Sweetie Balance Scales by Avery
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb set of Brass Sweetie Balance Scales by Avery
This attractive Brass balance scale on a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments
19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A cast iron balance scale with two original weights, side gauge and attached weight. The
Category
Antique 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Large Hand Blown Clear Glass Balance Scale
By Andy Paiko
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown glass balance scale by Andy Paiko. The balance is accurate to within one gram. Part of a
Category
2010s American Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Cased Balance Scale, Indian, Brass, Apothecary Measure, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased balance scale. An Indian, brass apothecary measure, dating to the mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
P. Quindici 19th Century Chilog Balance Scale Brass and Marble
By P. Quindici
Located in Philadelphia, PA
P. Quindici 19th century Chilog Balance scale brass and marble. Item featurtes marble base, ornate
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Brass
1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Medium Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s decorative Russian double precision balance scale – Medium size
1950s vintage decorative
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mahogany Apothecary Balance Scale by Christian Becker, New York
By Christian Becker Inc.
Located in Savannah, GA
Double balance scale featuring a mahogany wood case, black glass platform, lift front glass side
Category
Vintage 1910s American Other Scientific Instruments
French 19th Century Balance, Scale
Located in Round Top, TX
French 19th century tabletop scale "balance" in iron. A terrific accent piece for any kitchen
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Brass and Marble Culinary Balance Scale with Nickel Silver Weigh Pans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elaborate marble, glass, and brass Culinary balance scale, the weigh pans of nickel silver sitting
Category
Antique 19th Century Argentine Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Antique San Francisco Brass and Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A cast iron balance scale with original label, brass accents and "Scoop On"/"Scoop Off
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand with Weights
Located in Pomona, CA
Beautiful Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale stand with a set of 30 pieces scale weights
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Massive Portugese Brass Balance Scale With Bull
s Head
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive large brass balance beam scale with wonderful decorative bull's head on top and the
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair of Vintage English Salters Balance Scales
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of antique scales in very good all original condition. Class II, improved family scales, to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Bill Chappelow Cocobolo Wood with Gold Accents Balance Scale
By William Chappelow
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cocobolo wood scale with 14 karat gold dots as scale markers in grams, created by William (Bill
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cocobolo
Antique Brass Scientific Pharmacy Apothecary Pan Balance Scale 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique set of scales featuring a rectangular wood base, brass hardware and pans.
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Victorian Bankers Brass Balance Scale by W
T Avery
By W
T Avery
Located in Montreal, QC
entirely of brass including pans and chains. The balance is twice signed W&T Avery ltd, Birmingham
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Henry Troemer Balance Scale with Weights in Aluminum Carrying Case
Located in San Mateo, CA
Vintage Henry Troemer scale with weights. This is in a custom made aluminum carrying box. This has
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Balance Scale by Astrolite Products
By Astrolite
Located in Wichita, KS
Wonderful midcentury Lucite working scale made by Astrolite with chrome bowls and chains. Would be
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Obelisks
Materials
Lucite
Industrial Apothecary Torsion Balance
By Torsion Balance Company
Located in San Jose, CA
Industrial apothecary pharmaceutical torsion balance scale from the early 1900s. Balance is encased
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Large 1940s Vintage Industrial Apothecary Laboratory Teaching Scale Balance
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare 1940's vintage large-scale teaching scale/balance. Scale stands a massive 50" tall and was
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Doctors Standing Scale
Located in Sheffield, MA
An authentic classical scale from 1900 meant for doctors. Know as balance scale which was
Category
Antique 19th Century European Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
balance scale, Antique Postal Brass Tin Bilateral Scale. Nice item for your writing desk or just as a
Category
Vintage 1920s German Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Antique Doctors Standing Scale with Sliding Weights
Located in Peekskill, NY
number of movies. This is known as a balance scale that was often found in early 20th Century doctors
Category
Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron Brass, Wood and Marble
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
exquisite French balance scale from the 19th century is a remarkable piece of craftsmanship and design
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Garniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century Sculpted Marble Wall Relief as a Reminder of a Virtuous Life
Located in Baambrugge, NL
This beautifully carved oval wall relief depicts a bible, an oil lamp and a balance scale.
This
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Statues
Materials
Marble
Antique Christian Becker New York Chainomatic Balance or Scale
By Christian Becker Inc.
Located in Plainview, NY
An antique Chainomatic Christian Becker New York balance or scale footed and made of mahogany and
Category
Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum
Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular 1940's vintage Type BB analytical scale/balance by William Ainsworth & Sons Inc of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
A Set of Antique English Brass and Steel Balance Beam Scales, Made by National
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Set of Antique English Brass and Steel Balance Beam Scales, Made by National, 19th/20 century
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
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T Avery, Rug
Kilim and Henry Troemner are consistently popular.
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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.
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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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