Antique Balances

Shaker baskets are known for their balance of utility, precision and simplicity. Within Shaker communities, the making of everyday objects was regarded as an essential activity: each...

The combination of the warm, richly figured birch and the precise geometric marquetry creates a striking balance between organic beauty and refined craftsmanship.

The cabinet combines glass sliding doors with solid wood sliding doors, creating a practical balance between display and concealed storage. The beautiful grain of the keyaki is visib...

The 16-inch version was widely installed in medium-ceiling facilities, workshops, and gas station service bays because it provided a perfect balance of broad lighting coverage and do...

The 16-inch version was widely installed in medium-ceiling facilities, workshops, and gas station service bays because it provided a perfect balance of broad lighting coverage and do...

At its heart rests a creamy-beige circular sixteen-point medallion, conceived with the architectural precision and ceremonial balance associated with Safavid court aesthetics.

This dramatic interplay between flora and fauna transforms the carpet into a visual epic—an aristocratic vision of paradise where beauty and power coexist in unparalleled balance. T...

The graceful pattern combines the refined simplicity of the Filet form (narrow border outlining the handle) with an elegant shell motif, creating a sophisticated balance of classical...

These create a visual framework that links the larger motifs together and gives the composition a remarkable sense of order and balance. The rug is surrounded by a series of careful...

The carved pediment, adorned with a decorative motif, brings a touch of nobility and balance to the whole. Dimensions: Height: 200 cm Width: 83 cm Depth: 59 cm In very good cond...

Delicate botanical motifs unfold across a warm, understated ground, framed by a graceful border that gives the composition a sense of balance and quiet sophistication. Hand-knotted w...

Framed by a narrow floral border with scrolling vine motifs, the rug balances creative abstraction with hallmark precision in weave and design.

The tripod base is forged entirely of ornate cast iron, continuing the looped perforation motif and lending sturdy balance and visual weight. Udell Works was a prominent Indianapoli...

These medallions, flanked by stepped motifs and smaller octagonal and cross forms, reflect the deep visual vocabulary of Caucasian tribal aesthetics-rooted in protection, fertility, ...

The natural dyes have mellowed beautifully over the past century, producing the warm, harmonious color balance that collectors prize. The broad floral border frames the composition p...

The legs terminate in small rounded feet and are joined by a complete arrangement of low stretchers, giving the table both strength and a pleasing architectural balance. Perhaps its...

The footboards are especially elaborate, composed of multiple horizontal rails decorated with applied spheres, turned elements and a pair of central circular ornaments, while the hea...

Set within a richly detailed giltwood frame with foliate ornamentation, the painting balances technical discipline with decorative grandeur.

A versatile table from the Napoleon III period, featuring elegant proportions and a balance between decoration and usability. The piece reflects the eclectic design approach of the S...

The design evokes a sense of harmony and balance, emblematic of traditional Chinese aesthetics.

The 14-inch version was the quintessential all-purpose layout—widely installed in medium-ceiling facilities, workshops, and gas station service bays because it provided a perfect bal...

A shaped lower shelf connects the legs, providing additional surface space and visual balance. This antique table is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, retaining a...

This structural balance between the prominent red field complete with its structured rows of repeating elements, surrounding wide indigo-blue floral borders, and impressive monumenta...

An elegant French Louis XVI Revival pedestal table, dating to the late 19th century, crafted in richly figured mahogany and embellished with finely cast gilt bronze mounts We date th...

This refined Empire commode exemplifies the architectural balance and restrained elegance associated with early 19th century French furniture.

Where they fit In a wabi-sabi or Japandi interior, the calm dark lines and organic rush texture create an effortless balance. In a French farmhouse or European country setting, they ...

Just below this mine cut stone is a smaller old European cut diamond of J colour and SI clarity weighing 0.11 carat. The balance of the brooch has been set with 34 rose cut diamonds ...

Each is crowned with a cream-colored hexagonal bell lampshade detailed with vertical corner box pleats, offering a structured geometry that balances the rounded urns. These perfectly...

Standing at an imposing total height of 101 cm, this large high-relief carving represents a magnificent survival of late medieval religious art, balancing profound history with a pow...

Symbolism: The equal-armed Greek cross stands as an ancient emblem of harmony, balance, and centered focus. Set at the lower point, the ruby provides vital life force, passion, and s...

The top is raised on a pair of substantial pedestal supports, joined by a central stretcher that provides both structural stability and a pleasing sense of balance. The streamlined s...

On the Design: This antique Sultanabad masterfully balances traditional and transitional design elements, anchored by an all-over floral pattern that breathes across an abrashed bei...

Warm flesh tones and muted ochres balance the cooler uniform, while the frame's floral ornament gives the composition a richly decorative setting.

Delicate vines carrying small red berries extend across the upper portion of the screen, balancing the concentrated botanical forms below with a generous expanse of silver.

An elegant village weaving balancing quiet refinement with timeless Anatolian character.

The figure stands upon a naturalistically modelled base incorporating a tree-stump support, providing both visual balance and a sculptural quality to the composition.

The artist handles the figures with careful draftsmanship and a restrained academic palette, balancing soft flesh tones, rich burgundy and red textiles, and muted stone architecture.

Broad looping supports and tightly curled feet give the base a light, architectural quality while maintaining a strong sense of balance and symmetry. The polished iron has developed ...

During the Song Dynasty, Buddhist sculpture achieved extraordinary artistic refinement, balancing spiritual transcendence with remarkable naturalism.

His southern French paintings are especially appealing for their atmospheric treatment of Mediterranean light and their balance between naturalistic observation and increasingly expr...

Each glass dish nestles seamlessly within the tray, creating a harmonious balance between silver sheen and glass brilliance, a hallmark of understated luxury.

At the center, a striking circular motif functions as a central medallion, depicting a stylized phoenix and dragon in harmonious balance, symbols of auspicious union. Given its impre...

Their angular drawing and bold outlines give the runner its characteristic Hamadan village aesthetic, while the smaller floral details placed between the major motifs add balance and...

The midnight navy border provides powerful contrast and frames the field beautifully with finely articulated floral rosettes and palmettes, enhancing the rug’s overall architectural ...

The piece exemplifies the balance between nomadic geometry and refined floral sensibilities characteristic of Qashqai work from this period.

This 3x5 Art Deco rug, hand-knotted in wool and dating to circa 1910–1920, reflects the evolution of postwar French textile design through a bold abstract layout, balancing sculptura...

This rare late 19th century Tabriz carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring an intricate, overall repeating Herati (Mahi) lattice pattern contained within a st...

This rare late 19th century Avar Kilim highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a striking vertical sequence of three large, stepped geometric medallions adorned with...

This rare mid 19th century Karachop rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a striking vertical sequence of iconic geometric octagonal medallions, central checke...

this rare late 19th century Shirvan runner highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a dense vertical lattice of stylized geometric Lesghi stars, heraldic hook motifs,...

This rare late 19th century Karabag carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a striking vertical sequence of large stepped diamond medallions, stylized floral ...

The octofoil itself symbolizes cosmic harmony and regal order, its eight-lobed form often interpreted as a celestial diagram of balance and continuity. Within the majestic medallion,...

The present painting is especially appealing for its balance between genre and landscape. The figures occupy only a relatively small portion of the canvas, while the wagon and surrou...

A spacious lower shelf follows the gently shaped profile of the console, providing both structural balance and a practical surface for displaying books, decorative objects, or collec...

Beautiful shades of gold, blue/teal (upper section), and burnished red undertones (throughout) are seen in perfect balance throughout accenting the delicate carved details.

Woven during a period when Chinese weavers were beginning to adapt traditional imperial designs for Western export, this piece retains an authentic sense of balance and harmony. Its ...

Boasting a classic knotted wool pile structure with the characteristic artistic charm of classic workshops, this vintage treasure effortlessly infuses traditional luxury, neoclassica...

This mid-19th-century Chinese silk rug is an exquisite example of Qing dynasty textile artistry, embodying a delicate balance of imperial elegance, symbolism, and timeless craftsmans...

The sculptural forms reflect Andersen’s refined approach to functional metalwork, balancing clean Danish design with a fluid, organic sensibility.

., New York Ornate countertop balance scale marked "THE MICROMETER - PATENTED MAR. 22, 1898 / JUL. 21, 1903 - THE DODGE SCALE CO. - 11th AVE & 20TH ST. - NEW YORK."