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French 19th Century Provincial Walnut Farm Table
French 19th Century Provincial Walnut Farm Table

French 19th Century Provincial Walnut Farm Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The balance between provincial simplicity and graceful line makes this table especially versatile

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Balances

Materials

Walnut

Antique Caucasian Akstafa Rug with Geometric Tribal Lattice Design Pattern
Antique Caucasian Akstafa Rug with Geometric Tribal Lattice Design Pattern

Antique Caucasian Akstafa Rug with Geometric Tribal Lattice Design Pattern

Located in Atlanta, GA

alternating shades of red, blue, and beige, providing strong architectural balance and enhancing the rug’s

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Native American, Western Great Plains Ceremonial Beaded War Club Circa 1900
Native American, Western Great Plains Ceremonial Beaded War Club Circa 1900

Native American, Western Great Plains Ceremonial Beaded War Club Circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

-cone head, the entire object presenting the purposeful balance and compact striking profile associated

Category

Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Balances

Materials

Stone

Very large Transition period wooden mirror, 18th century
Very large Transition period wooden mirror, 18th century

Very large Transition period wooden mirror, 18th century

Located in Paris, FR

dynamic grace and geometric balance, it embodies the pinnacle of French refinement on the eve of the

Category

1750s French Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

Antique French Provincial Walnut End Table, Rustic Design, Circa 1830
Antique French Provincial Walnut End Table, Rustic Design, Circa 1830

Antique French Provincial Walnut End Table, Rustic Design, Circa 1830

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

balance. At the center, a small drawer with a simple round wooden pull offers discreet storage

Category

Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Balances

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Chinese Hand-Carved Lattice Architectural Panels, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Hand-Carved Lattice Architectural Panels, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Hand-Carved Lattice Architectural Panels, circa 1900

Located in Yonkers, NY

combined with deeply carved lower relief panels, creating a striking balance between geometric structure

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Medallion Drawers
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Medallion Drawers

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Medallion Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

surrounded by finely carved beaded trim, lending balance and symmetry to the design. Original metal pulls and

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances

Materials

Oak

English antique red and blue enamel necklace
English antique red and blue enamel necklace

English antique red and blue enamel necklace

Located in New York, NY

composition. Romantic yet graphic, the design balances Victorian sentimentality with an almost modern boldness

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Vintage Plate, 11 Inch Diameter, Decorative Ceramic Dish
Antique Vintage Plate, 11 Inch Diameter, Decorative Ceramic Dish

Antique Vintage Plate, 11 Inch Diameter, Decorative Ceramic Dish

Located in Coral Gables, FL

or foliate accent beneath it adds balance to the composition. Produced within the broader tradition

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Balances

Materials

Ceramic

Puglian Glazed Terracotta Pitcher, Floral Decor, Antique, 19th Century
Puglian Glazed Terracotta Pitcher, Floral Decor, Antique, 19th Century

Puglian Glazed Terracotta Pitcher, Floral Decor, Antique, 19th Century

Located in Coral Gables, FL

-rendered decoration embody the balance between functionality and artistry that made these objects central

Category

19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Balances

Materials

Ceramic

French Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere on Stand, Late 19th Century
French Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere on Stand, Late 19th Century

French Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere on Stand, Late 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

the piece into a striking decorative object with both presence and balance. Both tactile and

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

Antique Puglian Terracotta Amphora, Emerald Green Glaze, 19th Century
Antique Puglian Terracotta Amphora, Emerald Green Glaze, 19th Century

Antique Puglian Terracotta Amphora, Emerald Green Glaze, 19th Century

Located in Coral Gables, FL

intended for domestic storage and daily use, amphorae such as this embodied the balance between

Category

19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Balances

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century in Belgian Brown Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel
18th Century in Belgian Brown Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel

18th Century in Belgian Brown Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel

Located in Beervelde, BE

legs and elegant contours create a sense of balance, fluidity and timeless grandeur. The luxurious

Category

1740s Belgian Regency Antique Balances

Materials

Marble

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

balance and quiet tension without ever appearing overly assertive. It is believed to date from the Meiji

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Balances

Materials

Iron

Sterling Silver & Crystal Vase
Sterling Silver & Crystal Vase

Sterling Silver & Crystal Vase

By Steuben Hawkes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, the composition achieves a striking balance between transparency and reflective silver surfaces — a

Category

1910s American Antique Balances

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian 19th Century Rolo Inlaid Center Table
Italian 19th Century Rolo Inlaid Center Table

Italian 19th Century Rolo Inlaid Center Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

with graceful balance from three arched feet, partially ebonized to create a sophisticated contrast

Category

19th Century Italian Empire Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug, Southern Italian Folk Art, Distressed Finish
Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug, Southern Italian Folk Art, Distressed Finish

Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug, Southern Italian Folk Art, Distressed Finish

Located in Coral Gables, FL

distinguish it from industrial ceramic production. The twin handles add balance and sculptural presence

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Balances

Materials

Terracotta

George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

feet, lending a refined architectural balance to the piece. A handsome and practical example of English

Category

18th Century English Antique Balances

Materials

Walnut

Antique Etruscan Revival 22k Yellow Gold Carnelian Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique Etruscan Revival 22k Yellow Gold Carnelian Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique Etruscan Revival 22k Yellow Gold Carnelian Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

balance and visual interest. Designed with a dual function, this piece can be worn as both a brooch and a

Category

19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Balances

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Rug Peking
Chinese Rug Peking

Chinese Rug Peking

Located in Ferrara, IT

Chinese pictorial weaving that beautifully balances artistry and heritage. Hand-knotted with lustrous

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Cesca Side Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Mid-Century Modern
Cesca Side Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Mid-Century Modern

Cesca Side Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Mid-Century Modern

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Centreville, VA

balance of industrial and organic elements is a defining characteristic of the Cesca’s enduring appeal

Category

1920s Mid-Century Modern Antique Balances

Materials

Steel

19th Century Liègeois Louis XVI Petite Oak Commode
19th Century Liègeois Louis XVI Petite Oak Commode

19th Century Liègeois Louis XVI Petite Oak Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

graceful balance of refinement, charm, and provincial artistry. Scaled beautifully for a bedside, entry

Category

1890s Belgian Louis XVI Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

1930s Shiva Nataraja Bronze Sculpture with Decorative Ring of Fire
1930s Shiva Nataraja Bronze Sculpture with Decorative Ring of Fire

1930s Shiva Nataraja Bronze Sculpture with Decorative Ring of Fire

Located in Marbella, ES

various ritual postures, exhibiting great dynamism and compositional balance. The piece rests on a

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Balances

Materials

Bronze

Paavo Tynell, Model 1660, TAITO/Idman
Paavo Tynell, Model 1660, TAITO/Idman

Paavo Tynell, Model 1660, TAITO/Idman

Located in Hyvinkää, FI

perforated shade create a gentle, atmospheric glow that highlights Tynell’s signature balance of lightness

Category

Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Balances

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell, Model 1660, Taito/Idman
Paavo Tynell, Model 1660, Taito/Idman

Paavo Tynell, Model 1660, Taito/Idman

Located in Hyvinkää, FI

perforated shade create a gentle, atmospheric glow that highlights Tynell’s signature balance of lightness

Category

Early 19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Balances

Materials

Metal

1990s Italian Hand-Carved Demilune Console – Black Marble & Silver Finish
1990s Italian Hand-Carved Demilune Console – Black Marble & Silver Finish

1990s Italian Hand-Carved Demilune Console – Black Marble & Silver Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

and entryways. Dimensions are thoughtfully proportioned to balance elegance with usability, making it

Category

Early 1900s Italian Other Antique Balances

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Silver

1920s Spanish Renaissance Revival Cupboard / Cabinet In Oak
1920s Spanish Renaissance Revival Cupboard / Cabinet In Oak

1920s Spanish Renaissance Revival Cupboard / Cabinet In Oak

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Exceptional 1920s cabinet executed in the Spanish Revival style, showcasing a refined balance

Category

1920s Danish Spanish Colonial Antique Balances

Materials

Oak

Antique Shahsevan Long Rug - Mid 19th Century
Antique Shahsevan Long Rug - Mid 19th Century

Antique Shahsevan Long Rug - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

geometric motifs that frame the composition with balance and clarity. The harmonious use of red, indigo

Category

Mid-19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

GIA 3.25 carat Colombian emerald diamond 18k white gold pendant necklace
GIA 3.25 carat Colombian emerald diamond 18k white gold pendant necklace

GIA 3.25 carat Colombian emerald diamond 18k white gold pendant necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

18k white gold, the design feels modern, graceful, and timeless, offering a perfect balance of color

Category

1920s Contemporary Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

19th Century Antique Puglian Green Glazed Terracotta Preserve Vessel
19th Century Antique Puglian Green Glazed Terracotta Preserve Vessel

19th Century Antique Puglian Green Glazed Terracotta Preserve Vessel

Located in Coral Gables, FL

contrast between the glossy emerald glaze and the raw clay body creates a balance between rustic simplicity

Category

19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Balances

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 19th Century Calabrian Glazed Terracotta Amphora, Twin Handles
Antique 19th Century Calabrian Glazed Terracotta Amphora, Twin Handles

Antique 19th Century Calabrian Glazed Terracotta Amphora, Twin Handles

Located in Coral Gables, FL

as this embodied the balance between utility and beauty that defines Southern Italian folk pottery

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Balances

Materials

Ceramic

French Régence Style Pair of Caned Armchairs, Red Leather Cushions
French Régence Style Pair of Caned Armchairs, Red Leather Cushions

French Régence Style Pair of Caned Armchairs, Red Leather Cushions

Located in Montreal, Quebec

decorating the wood frame. The carved wood, caning, and vibrant red leather provide a beautiful balance of

Category

Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Balances

Materials

Leather, Wood

1930s Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Shiva Nataraja on a Base Figure
1930s Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Shiva Nataraja on a Base Figure

1930s Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Shiva Nataraja on a Base Figure

Located in Marbella, ES

of energy and balance. It stands atop a lower figure, following the traditional iconography that

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Balances

Materials

Bronze

9.23ct K VS2 GIA Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
9.23ct K VS2 GIA Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

9.23ct K VS2 GIA Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

embodies the sophistication of the Art Deco era, balancing bold scale with delicate detail. Crafted in

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Aesthetic Movement Occasional Table, English, Circa 1870
Aesthetic Movement Occasional Table, English, Circa 1870

Aesthetic Movement Occasional Table, English, Circa 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

balance. The table stands on shaped supports with applied gilt mounts, terminating in stylized paw feet

Category

Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Balances

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Colonial Style Chest of Drawers Model no 555, Bodafors, Sweden, 1890s
Colonial Style Chest of Drawers Model no 555, Bodafors, Sweden, 1890s

Colonial Style Chest of Drawers Model no 555, Bodafors, Sweden, 1890s

By Bodafors

Located in Odense, DK

escutcheons create a sophisticated balance between rustic craftsmanship and refined decorative design. Raised

Category

1890s Swedish Antique Balances

Materials

Straw, Beech

Amphora With Glazed Handles And Unglazed Body
Amphora With Glazed Handles And Unglazed Body

Amphora With Glazed Handles And Unglazed Body

Located in Coral Gables, FL

creates a balance between utility and ornament. Originally from Puglia, southern Italy, the piece dates

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Balances

Materials

Terracotta

Monumental Antique Cut-Glass Chandelier by Osler
Monumental Antique Cut-Glass Chandelier by Osler

Monumental Antique Cut-Glass Chandelier by Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in London, GB

harmonious balance of the tiers further highlight the sophistication of its design. An exceptional and highly

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Metal

Large Carved Oak Refectory Dining Table
Large Carved Oak Refectory Dining Table

Large Carved Oak Refectory Dining Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

both structural strength and visual balance. The craftsmanship is solid and confident throughout, with

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Balances

Materials

Oak

Georgian c1824 Sterling Silver Tea Strainer, English Hallmarks, W.H.L.
Georgian c1824 Sterling Silver Tea Strainer, English Hallmarks, W.H.L.

Georgian c1824 Sterling Silver Tea Strainer, English Hallmarks, W.H.L.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

balance of utility and ornament, combined with its survival in such condition, renders this an

Category

1820s English Georgian Antique Balances

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s Sacred Cow Sculpture in Gilded Bronze, Hindu Style, on a Base
1930s Sacred Cow Sculpture in Gilded Bronze, Hindu Style, on a Base

1930s Sacred Cow Sculpture in Gilded Bronze, Hindu Style, on a Base

Located in Marbella, ES

. Resting on a stepped base, the figure conveys serenity and balance. Its warm patina, with subtle wear

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Balances

Materials

Bronze

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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.