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Edwardian 5 stone old cut diamond 18k yellow gold band
Edwardian 5 stone old cut diamond 18k yellow gold band

Edwardian 5 stone old cut diamond 18k yellow gold band

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

balance of history, warmth, and understated brilliance.

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Vintage Chinese Garden Drum Planters with Peonies & Fu Lions
Pair of Vintage Chinese Garden Drum Planters with Peonies & Fu Lions

Pair of Vintage Chinese Garden Drum Planters with Peonies & Fu Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

balance and protection. Save for the rim, the planters are cloaked in a beautiful, dark-toned glaze that

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Balances

Materials

Terracotta

Late Victorian Button-Back Armchair English
Late Victorian Button-Back Armchair English

Late Victorian Button-Back Armchair English

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Victorian manner, enhancing both stability and visual balance. Presented in excellent condition throughout

Category

1890s British Country Antique Balances

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Erzurum Kilim - Mid 19th Century
Antique Erzurum Kilim - Mid 19th Century

Antique Erzurum Kilim - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

. This structural balance between the archaic central tree-like motif and the expansive ivory ground

Category

Mid-19th Century Turkish Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Japanese Two-Tone Coffee Table, Elongated Design, Natural Trunk Base
Japanese Two-Tone Coffee Table, Elongated Design, Natural Trunk Base

Japanese Two-Tone Coffee Table, Elongated Design, Natural Trunk Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

beauty of contrasting grains and tones. Set on a natural trunk base, the piece balances organic character

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

Antique Ersari Trapping - Late 19th Century
Antique Ersari Trapping - Late 19th Century

Antique Ersari Trapping - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

saturated madder red field. This structural balance between the intricate tribal motifs and the expansive

Category

Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Japanese Two-Tone Coffee Table, Wood with Trunk Base
Japanese Two-Tone Coffee Table, Wood with Trunk Base

Japanese Two-Tone Coffee Table, Wood with Trunk Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

contrasting grains and tones. Set on a natural trunk base, the piece balances organic character with refined

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

French Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Column, 19th Century
French Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Column, 19th Century

French Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Column, 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

shaft rises gracefully from a stepped square plinth, providing both stability and visual balance. The

Category

19th Century French Antique Balances

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Cobalt Blue Terracotta Jug from Puglia, Italy, 1880
Antique Cobalt Blue Terracotta Jug from Puglia, Italy, 1880

Antique Cobalt Blue Terracotta Jug from Puglia, Italy, 1880

Located in Coral Gables, FL

creates a striking balance between raw materiality and painterly gesture. Today, the jug can be used as a

Category

19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Balances

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Antique Gilt Wood Oval Frame, European Design, 8x6.5"
19th Century Antique Gilt Wood Oval Frame, European Design, 8x6.5"

19th Century Antique Gilt Wood Oval Frame, European Design, 8x6.5"

Located in Worcester Park, GB

balance, making it ideal for displaying portrait miniatures or small works on paper. The surrounding

Category

19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Balances

Materials

Giltwood

Woven Bar Stool, Mid-19th Century, Handcrafted Wood & Cord, France
Woven Bar Stool, Mid-19th Century, Handcrafted Wood & Cord, France

Woven Bar Stool, Mid-19th Century, Handcrafted Wood & Cord, France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

craftsmanship. Handwoven seats contrast with the solid wood frames, offering a balance of texture, durability

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Balances

Materials

Cord, Wood

Antique Hand-Thrown Terracotta Jug from Puglia, Italy, 1880
Antique Hand-Thrown Terracotta Jug from Puglia, Italy, 1880

Antique Hand-Thrown Terracotta Jug from Puglia, Italy, 1880

Located in Coral Gables, FL

material balance and handcraft. The surface is covered in a rich honey and ochre glaze with darker brown

Category

19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Balances

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Fluted Wood Black Lacquer Pedestal Columns, Louis Philippe, 19th Century
Pair of Fluted Wood Black Lacquer Pedestal Columns, Louis Philippe, 19th Century

Pair of Fluted Wood Black Lacquer Pedestal Columns, Louis Philippe, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

base—offering timeless architectural balance and refined presence. Executed in a smooth lacquer finish

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Balances

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk
Vintage Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk

Vintage Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

rare opportunity to own a piece of furniture that perfectly balances utility with high-period design

Category

19th Century American Empire Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Antique Set of 10 English Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Antique Set of 10 English Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs

Antique Set of 10 English Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

look while remaining practical for everyday dining. The turned front legs add strength and balance

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Balances

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Wool on Cotton, Serene Design
19th Century Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Wool on Cotton, Serene Design

19th Century Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Wool on Cotton, Serene Design

Located in Barrington, IL

representing fortune, prosperity, and longevity, thoughtfully arranged to bring balance and spiritual richness

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Balances

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Tekke Torba - Mid 19th Century
Antique Tekke Torba - Mid 19th Century

Antique Tekke Torba - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

field. This structural balance between the intricate tribal medallions and the deep ground reflects the

Category

Mid-19th Century Central Asian Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

19th Century Fine Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

the extraordinary craftsmanship of early 19th-century Vienna — where simplicity, balance, and

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Balances

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Antique Art Deco White Gold 0.83tcw Old Mine Cut Diamond Dinner Ring
Antique Art Deco White Gold 0.83tcw Old Mine Cut Diamond Dinner Ring

Antique Art Deco White Gold 0.83tcw Old Mine Cut Diamond Dinner Ring

Located in New York, NY

while maintaining an elegant balance. This dinner ring makes a timeless statement – perfect as a

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

French Antique Sautoir - 18K solid gold Victorian chain Necklace - 61.4 inch
French Antique Sautoir - 18K solid gold Victorian chain Necklace - 61.4 inch

French Antique Sautoir - 18K solid gold Victorian chain Necklace - 61.4 inch

Located in Antwerp, BE

this beauty, its royal material, warm look and elegant details. It’s perfectly in balance and therefor

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thai Rattanakosin Seated Buddha Figure in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Thai Rattanakosin Seated Buddha Figure in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Thai Rattanakosin Seated Buddha Figure in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

together in dhyana mudra, a gesture of inner balance and deep reflection. The Buddha is cast in a

Category

Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Balances

Materials

Bronze

Victorian 1.70 carat old mine cut diamond 14k rose gold ring
Victorian 1.70 carat old mine cut diamond 14k rose gold ring

Victorian 1.70 carat old mine cut diamond 14k rose gold ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

century. With its antique character and timeless appeal, this ring offers a graceful balance of history

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace in Gold.
Antique Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace in Gold.

Antique Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace in Gold.

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

the graceful, feminine styling associated with the Belle Époque period, balancing romantic detailing

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Balances

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Sideboard Server Mahogany 1860
Victorian Sideboard Server Mahogany 1860

Victorian Sideboard Server Mahogany 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

piece is crafted in an attractive inverted form, showcasing both balance and proportion The panelled

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Sea Lion Sculpture by Marcel-André Bouraine, 1920s
Art Deco Sea Lion Sculpture by Marcel-André Bouraine, 1920s

Art Deco Sea Lion Sculpture by Marcel-André Bouraine, 1920s

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Benalmadena, ES

a sea lion in a vertical, dynamic posture, balancing a white marble sphere. The animal figure is

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Nouveau letter holder in oak, France ca. 1910
Art Nouveau letter holder in oak, France ca. 1910

Art Nouveau letter holder in oak, France ca. 1910

Located in Meulebeke, BE

unmistakably hand‑guided: smooth transitions, soft bevels, and a harmonious balance between structure and

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Balances

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Potiche Qing Dynasty Style
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Potiche Qing Dynasty Style

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Potiche Qing Dynasty Style

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

harmonious balance of form and design, with delicate cobalt blue motifs set against a crisp white ground. The

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Balances

Materials

Porcelain

English Chinoiserie Tray-Top Table
English Chinoiserie Tray-Top Table

English Chinoiserie Tray-Top Table

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

tapered legs with subtle turnings, joined by an X-form stretcher for both stability and visual balance

Category

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

Antique Famille Verte Display Plate, Oriental, Qing Dynasty, Saucer, Victorian
Antique Famille Verte Display Plate, Oriental, Qing Dynasty, Saucer, Victorian

Antique Famille Verte Display Plate, Oriental, Qing Dynasty, Saucer, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

enduring visual appeal, presenting a harmonious balance of colour, symbolism and ornament. Delivered ready

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Balances

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Carved Gilded & PolychromeAgarwood Guanyin Buddha Head Sculpture
Hand-Carved Gilded & PolychromeAgarwood Guanyin Buddha Head Sculpture

Hand-Carved Gilded & PolychromeAgarwood Guanyin Buddha Head Sculpture

Located in 景德镇市, CN

create a harmonious balance between natural wood texture and artistic embellishment. Agarwood’s gentle

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

Septarian "Egg" Geode from the Cretaceous Period
Septarian "Egg" Geode from the Cretaceous Period

Septarian "Egg" Geode from the Cretaceous Period

Located in Bradenton, FL

conversation pieces. The Septarian is traditionally associated with grounding and balance, said to harmonize

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Balances

Materials

Rock Crystal

Neoclassical Sandstone Urn, Denmark, C. 1880
Neoclassical Sandstone Urn, Denmark, C. 1880

Neoclassical Sandstone Urn, Denmark, C. 1880

Located in Valby, 84

idealised patterns emphasising order, balance, and formal coherence. Rather than evoking untamed nature, the

Category

1880s Danish Neoclassical Antique Balances

Materials

Sandstone

A regency period mahogany display cabinet
A regency period mahogany display cabinet

A regency period mahogany display cabinet

Located in London, GB

with bronze gilt decoration. The overall effect balances classical restraint with decorative richness

Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Balances

Materials

Bronze

SATYR Authentic Greek Coin 4th Cen BC Silver revolving Ring 18KT gold pellets
SATYR Authentic Greek Coin 4th Cen BC Silver revolving Ring 18KT gold pellets

SATYR Authentic Greek Coin 4th Cen BC Silver revolving Ring 18KT gold pellets

Located in Roma, IT

18 kt gold accents add warmth and contrast to the design, enhancing the balance between antiquity and

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Balances

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Tentband Fragment - Late 19th Century
Antique Tentband Fragment - Late 19th Century

Antique Tentband Fragment - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

wool field. The structural balance between the bold, angular primary motifs and the surrounding

Category

19th Century Central Asian Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Garden Terrace
Garden Terrace

Garden Terrace

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

. This balance between structure and spontaneity is characteristic of her work and contributes to the

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Balances

Materials

Oil, Board

Antique French Giltwood Square Mirror w/Fish Scale Mirror Insets
Antique French Giltwood Square Mirror w/Fish Scale Mirror Insets

Antique French Giltwood Square Mirror w/Fish Scale Mirror Insets

Located in Pasadena, CA

sense of balance and sophistication while drawing the eye toward the central mirror plate. Both

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Balances

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Sheepskin Lounge Chair, 1940s
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Sheepskin Lounge Chair, 1940s

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Sheepskin Lounge Chair, 1940s

Located in Almelo, NL

continuous sculptural form, showcasing Halabala’s masterful balance between functionality and refined

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Pinecone Frame Mirror, Tramp Art Style with Antique Glass
Pinecone Frame Mirror, Tramp Art Style with Antique Glass

Pinecone Frame Mirror, Tramp Art Style with Antique Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

organic, hand-assembled feel. The frame has a strong presence without feeling overly heavy, balancing

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Balances

Materials

Other

Large Egyptian Green Stone Heart Scarab for Nes-Ptah
Large Egyptian Green Stone Heart Scarab for Nes-Ptah

Large Egyptian Green Stone Heart Scarab for Nes-Ptah

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the Balance! You are my Ka who is in my body, Khnum who makes sound my May you go forth to the place

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Balances

Materials

Stone

Vintage Turkish Prayer Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, Melas Design, 1930s
Vintage Turkish Prayer Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, Melas Design, 1930s

Vintage Turkish Prayer Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, Melas Design, 1930s

Located in Barrington, IL

spirit, and a design sensibility that balances geometric precision with organic warmth. The understated

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique Kum Kapi Silk Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Kum Kapi Silk Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Kum Kapi Silk Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

anchored within a warm, luminous golden-amber field. This structural balance between the masterfully

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Balances

Materials

Silk

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

Antique Zehur Sumac Runner - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

, saturated terracotta red field. This structural balance between the intricate, stylized blossoms and the

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique Yomud Fragment - Early 19th Century
Antique Yomud Fragment - Early 19th Century

Antique Yomud Fragment - Early 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

field. The structural balance between the bold, angular primary motifs and the surrounding precise

Category

Early 19th Century Central Asian Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Ensemble of 2 Art Deco Counters and 1 cabinet attr. to De Coene, Belgium 1920s
Ensemble of 2 Art Deco Counters and 1 cabinet attr. to De Coene, Belgium 1920s

Ensemble of 2 Art Deco Counters and 1 cabinet attr. to De Coene, Belgium 1920s

By De Coene Frères

Located in Meulebeke, BE

introduce a sense of transparency and lightness, balancing the solidity of the wood and enhancing their

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Glass, Oak

Graceful Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Graceful Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold

Graceful Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold

Located in Bloomington, MN

April, is associated with clarity, strength, and fidelity and is often linked to balance and enduring

Category

Early 20th Century Contemporary Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Italian 18th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Coastal Landscape
Italian 18th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Coastal Landscape

Italian 18th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Coastal Landscape

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

, while a promontory to the left adds depth to the scene. A large tree on the left balances the

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Balances

Materials

Canvas

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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.