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Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate
Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate

Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate

By Young Son & Marlow

Located in Hyattsville, MD

No chips or cracks to the Stoneware tray. Heavy item about 60 lbs. Seems to be working, but you will need counterweights to use it, that will go on the metal tray. Ironstone stone...

Category

19th Century American High Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents
Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique postal scale is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to approximately 1952 and done in the Late Victorian style. The scale is composed of cast ...

Category

Late 19th Century Canadian Late Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Antique Scale, Brass and Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Italian Antique Scale, Brass and Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century

Italian Antique Scale, Brass and Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century

Located in Viterbo, VT

Balance made in Italy in the early 1900s using Carrara marble and brass. The balance is a beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Industrial Antique Balances

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Late 19th century Antique Floaral and Geometric Design Wool Rug
Late 19th century Antique Floaral and Geometric Design Wool Rug

Late 19th century Antique Floaral and Geometric Design Wool Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

an elegant field that showcases the balance and harmony characteristic of Farahan artistry. Its

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique Late 19th century Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Antique Late 19th century Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Antique Late 19th century Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

balance. Its fine handwoven wool structure offers not only durability but also an elegant texture.

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

French Oak Floor Lamp in Angular Form, C. 1940.
French Oak Floor Lamp in Angular Form, C. 1940.

French Oak Floor Lamp in Angular Form, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

elements and restrained detailing reflect mid-century French design sensibilities, balancing utility with

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Balances

Materials

Metal

18K Gold Diamond Earrings
18K Gold Diamond Earrings

18K Gold Diamond Earrings

Located in New York, NY

design, balancing bold volume with meticulous gem-setting and elegant symmetry. Metal:18K Diamond

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Diamond Earrings
18K Gold Diamond Earrings

18K Gold Diamond Earrings

Located in New York, NY

design, balancing bold volume with meticulous gem-setting and elegant symmetry. Metal:18K Diamond

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Graceful Pair of Louis XV style Side Chairs, C. 1930.
Graceful Pair of Louis XV style Side Chairs, C. 1930.

Graceful Pair of Louis XV style Side Chairs, C. 1930.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

upholstered in a refined neutral fabric with classic nail head trim, the chairs balance French provincial

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Balances

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Floral Design Natural Dyed Antique Rug
Late 19th Century Floral Design Natural Dyed Antique Rug

Late 19th Century Floral Design Natural Dyed Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

balance between tribal expression and a more controlled design approach. The multi layered border system

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Pair of Chinese Export Panels Decorated with Exotic Birds and Flowers c. 1790
Pair of Chinese Export Panels Decorated with Exotic Birds and Flowers c. 1790

Pair of Chinese Export Panels Decorated with Exotic Birds and Flowers c. 1790

Located in San Francisco, CA

composition of soothing subtlety and balance depicting a scene of exotic birds and flowers resting on blue

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Balances

Materials

Burlap, Paint, Canvas

Art deco, decorative side table
Art deco, decorative side table

Art deco, decorative side table

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

authentic design. Elevate your décor with a carefully curated item that balances form and function

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Birch

19th Century Majolica Figural Jardinière by Henri Giraud, Mark for Choisy-Le Roy
19th Century Majolica Figural Jardinière by Henri Giraud, Mark for Choisy-Le Roy

19th Century Majolica Figural Jardinière by Henri Giraud, Mark for Choisy-Le Roy

By H. Boulanger & Cie, Henri Giraud, Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Neapolitan vintner boy balancing a weaved basket over his head, standing on the back of a tortoise on a rocky

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Balances

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Double-Stack Oak Flat File Cabinet
Antique Double-Stack Oak Flat File Cabinet

Antique Double-Stack Oak Flat File Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

turned legs with carved foliate detail-an understated decorative touch that balances its otherwise

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Balances

Materials

Copper, Iron

Late 19th Century Antique Wool Rug
Late 19th Century Antique Wool Rug

Late 19th Century Antique Wool Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

floral and geometric motifs, each woven with precision and balance. The deep madder red field contrasts

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Narrow Chinese Prosperity Console Table, Late 19th Century
Narrow Chinese Prosperity Console Table, Late 19th Century

Narrow Chinese Prosperity Console Table, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This narrow console table from the late 19th century balances streamlined form with the rich

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Balances

Materials

Elm

French Cerused Oak Double Pedestal Desk, C. 1940.
French Cerused Oak Double Pedestal Desk, C. 1940.

French Cerused Oak Double Pedestal Desk, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

the writing surface for added functionality and balance. The cerused finish highlights the natural

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Oak

Antique Late 19th Century Wool Bagface
Antique Late 19th Century Wool Bagface

Antique Late 19th Century Wool Bagface

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

of serrated white chevron bands anchored across a deep midnight indigo field. This structural balance

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner
Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner

Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

field. This structural balance between the sharp angular geometry and the repeating secondary vertical

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique West Anatolian Yastik - Mid 19th Century
Antique West Anatolian Yastik - Mid 19th Century

Antique West Anatolian Yastik - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

madder red field. This structural balance between the intricate, stylized carnation motifs branching from

Category

Mid-19th Century Turkish Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Art Nouveau Oak Pedestal Side Table, Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Oak Pedestal Side Table, Early 20th Century

Art Nouveau Oak Pedestal Side Table, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

presence while maintaining an elegant sense of balance and movement. Its compact proportions make it ideal

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Balances

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Pair of White Painted Demi-lunes with Brass Feet, from France
Pair of White Painted Demi-lunes with Brass Feet, from France

Pair of White Painted Demi-lunes with Brass Feet, from France

Located in Atlanta, GA

balance timeless sophistication with understated charm. The softly aged painted surface adds warmth and

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Elegant Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Coffee Table with Gilt Bronze Gallery
Elegant Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Coffee Table with Gilt Bronze Gallery

Elegant Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Coffee Table with Gilt Bronze Gallery

Located in Miami, FL

visual balance. The beauty of its clean lines, harmonious proportions, and artisanal finishes makes this

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Balances

Materials

Bronze

Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner
Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner

Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

structural balance between the intricate tribal iconography and the long narrow ground reflects the pinnacle

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Geometric Design Hand Woven Wool Carpet
Late 19th Century Antique Geometric Design Hand Woven Wool Carpet

Late 19th Century Antique Geometric Design Hand Woven Wool Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

deep midnight indigo field. This structural balance between the intricate angular icons and the dark

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner
Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner

Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

elongated vibrant red field. This structural balance between the repeating tribal icons and the long narrow

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique Sumac Runner - Late 19th Century
Antique Sumac Runner - Late 19th Century

Antique Sumac Runner - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

artistic balance across the vibrant, brick red field. The expansive field is further animated by a

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Textile
Textile

Textile

$17,500

Textile

Located in Dublin, NH

yarn, the weaver balances fields of energetic action with stated calm. Wool and dye (synthetic

Category

1880s North American Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner
Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner

Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

like motifs placed between the medallions add balance and serve as visual pauses within the composition

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

French Country Coffee Table, Solid Walnut, Early 20th Century
French Country Coffee Table, Solid Walnut, Early 20th Century

French Country Coffee Table, Solid Walnut, Early 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wood’s natural warmth, balancing rustic character with a refined silhouette. Built for longevity and

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Balances

Materials

Walnut

1930s Art Deco Gold and Platinum Earrings with Diamonds and Natural Emeralds
1930s Art Deco Gold and Platinum Earrings with Diamonds and Natural Emeralds

1930s Art Deco Gold and Platinum Earrings with Diamonds and Natural Emeralds

Located in Milano, MI

earrings offer a perfect balance between vintage elegance and everyday wearability. Main Features: Period

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Boats on the Nile, Oil on Canvas, Unsigned, Circa 1920
Boats on the Nile, Oil on Canvas, Unsigned, Circa 1920

Boats on the Nile, Oil on Canvas, Unsigned, Circa 1920

Located in Soquel, CA

composition emphasizes quiet movement and balance, with elongated forms and gentle reflections. Unsigned

Category

Early 20th Century Romantic Antique Balances

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meiji Period Japanese Picnic Container
Meiji Period Japanese Picnic Container

Meiji Period Japanese Picnic Container

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and aesthetic balance typical of the period. Height 7.1 inches, diameter 6.3 inches Order Reference

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

French Vintage Stand with Rotating Top, France, 1920s
French Vintage Stand with Rotating Top, France, 1920s

French Vintage Stand with Rotating Top, France, 1920s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

subtle kinetic quality. A delicate yet expressive piece, balancing industrial precision with decorative

Category

1920s French Antique Balances

Materials

Metal

Antique Blue Geometric Design Wool Carpet - Late 19th Century
Antique Blue Geometric Design Wool Carpet - Late 19th Century

Antique Blue Geometric Design Wool Carpet - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

expansive, luminous sky blue field. This structural balance between the intricate, stylized tribal icons and

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow with Figural Design
16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow with Figural Design

16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow with Figural Design

Located in Los Angeles, US

soft blue sections that introduce visual balance. The texture of the weave is pronounced, giving the

Category

15th Century and Earlier Belgian Renaissance Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Moderne Benches with Shelf and Bakelite Inlay, Pair
Art Deco Moderne Benches with Shelf and Bakelite Inlay, Pair

Art Deco Moderne Benches with Shelf and Bakelite Inlay, Pair

Located in New York, NY

character. The open lower shelf introduces a light, architectural element, balancing the fluidity of the

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Antique Carved Wood Display Cabinet on Stand, Renaissance Revival Style
Antique Carved Wood Display Cabinet on Stand, Renaissance Revival Style

Antique Carved Wood Display Cabinet on Stand, Renaissance Revival Style

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

visual balance. The warm patina and natural wear contribute to its authentic antique character. A

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Balances

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Octagonal Occasional Table
French Louis XVI Style Octagonal Occasional Table

French Louis XVI Style Octagonal Occasional Table

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

marble, figured veneers, and ormolu detailing creates the luxurious balance so associated with late 19th

Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Balances

Materials

Marble

Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble
Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble

Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble

Located in Madrid, ES

aesthetic of the late 18th century, where formal idealization and compositional balance reflect the values

Category

Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Balances

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Style Tufted Chaise Lounge
French Louis XV Style Tufted Chaise Lounge

French Louis XV Style Tufted Chaise Lounge

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and inviting, this French Louis XV style chaise lounge offers a refined balance of comfort

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Balances

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Console Table
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Console Table

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Console Table

Located in Chicago, IL

visual balance and structural support. A highly decorative and sculptural piece, ideal for an entryway

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Balances

Materials

Marble

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Antique Balances For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique balances for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique balances was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. There are all kinds of antique balances available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Nouveau, Industrial and Victorian antique balances are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique balances over the years, but those made by Tiffany Studios, W & T Avery and Henry Troemner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Balances?

Antique balances can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,675, while the lowest priced sells for $52 and the highest can go for as much as $86,713.