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Louis XVI Style Gilded Bergere a l Oreille, France c.1885
Located in Houston, TX
beauty of the chair lies in its elegant proportion between balance of scale and symmetry of design that
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Vintage Cherrywood Leather Topped Table, France c.1940
Located in Houston, TX
refinement of line is only seen in superior craftsmanship. The combination of textures and balance of scale
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20th Century French Side Tables

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Wood, Leather

Vintage French Cherrywood Leather Topped Table circa 1940
Located in Houston, TX
superior craftsmanship. The combination of textures and balance of scale give this table its wonderful
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

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Cherry, Leather

A lovely pair of altar candlestick lamps from Italy c.1930
Located in Houston, TX
gracefully balances the scale of the base. The gold leaf used to adorn the entire surface of these
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Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps

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Gold Leaf

A Restauration period walnut chest of drawers from France c.1830
Located in Houston, TX
weight to balance the scale. This handsome and unique chest will be a singularly important acquisition
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

A Restauration period walnut chest of drawers from France c.1830
Located in Houston, TX
weight to balance the scale. This handsome and unique chest will be a singularly important acquisition
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Murano Mid Century Hand Made Coloured Glass Mirror, Italy c.1960
Located in Houston, TX
blown glass that has a light ochre colour. Each of the four spheres are quite large in order to balance
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bronze

A grand Napoleon III period mirror from France c.1870
Located in Houston, TX
balance the scale of the central cartouche and reinforce the organic nature of the decoration. The
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Antique English Regency Sheraton Style Mahogany Table, circa 1820
Located in Houston, TX
superb balance of scale is further seen in the three square legs that each descend and move away from the
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Antique 1820s English Sheraton End Tables

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Mahogany

A Biedermeier walnut centre table from Vienna, Austria c1820
Located in Houston, TX
along the edge. The base of the table showcases a superb eye for balance and scale. The tripartite base
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Center Tables

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Walnut

A Louis XVI period walnut enfilade from France c.1780
Located in Houston, TX
to balance the square scale of the legs. This effect was enhanced with the addition of a separate
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Buffets

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Walnut, Burl

A hand carved painted long case clock from Scandinavia c.1790
Located in Houston, TX
shaped moulding chosen to balance the overall scale of the entire case. The upper section of the case is
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scandinavian Clocks

Eastman Kodak Film Processing Laboratory Chemical Balance Scale, circa 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
Submitted for your approval, is this rare Kodak factory issued film processing chemical balance
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Stainless Steel

Cast Iron Wall Mount in an Eagle Form Holding Balance Scales, Mid-19th Century
Located in Providence, RI
hanging scale is complete and finely done. We imagine this piece displayed by a law office or collector of
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Classical Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Apothecary or Pharmacy “Pill Making Process” Glass Tile Mosaic, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
through the process of lab-based pill making, from mortar and pestle, to microscope, to balance scale, to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

Impressive Chinese Blue and White Footed Presentation Bowl, circa 1980
Located in Houston, TX
decoration. The bowl itself is ribbed with a scalloped edge while the large pedestal foot balances the scale
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

School Chart at the Drugstore by Rossignol, France
Located in Retie, BE
for medicines - the pharmacy section. Lots of glass bottles, pharmacy scales or pharmacy balances to
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Posters

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Paper

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Armchairs, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
proportion of the taper on each leg is superb and balances the scale of the back and seat in a pleasing
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Muslin

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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.