Antique Balancing Scales

Woven in the Sultanabad region-renowned for producing some of the most elegant and large-scale carpets of the late 19th and early 20th centuries-this piece embodies a perfect balance...

Subtle yet intricate, the design reveals a harmonious balance of large-scale medallions, stylized floral motifs, and geometric latticework, all rendered in a muted, time-softened pal...

Woven in the renowned city of Amritsar during the British colonial period, the rug showcases a graceful balance of scale, palette, and detail - qualities that made these carpets high...

The spacious terra-cotta field is adorned with an all-over lattice of stylized palmettes, leafy vines, and rosettes, arranged with perfect symmetry and balance. The large-scale motif...

The inner and outer guard borders echo the main theme with smaller-scale motifs, lending balance and refinement to the composition.

The faded patina and gentle wear acquired over a century enhance the rug's timeless charm, lending it both character and authenticity. Its scale, balance, and subtle coloration make ...

The spacious design, framed by a beautifully layered border system, balances large-scale floral medallions with delicate tracery, giving the composition both rhythm and refinement.

The design avoids a dominant central medallion, instead embracing a continuous pattern that lends a sense of spaciousness and balance—ideal for its impressive scale. The palette is p...

Elegant and architectural, this piece embodies the sophistication of the Art Deco era, balancing bold scale with delicate detail. Crafted in platinum and sized at 5, it is a timeless...

Surrounding the central field is a wide border with scrolling vine and blossom motifs enclosed within narrower guard bands, reinforcing the sophisticated balance of scale and proport...

The upper and lower diamonds showcase a vibrant madder red core, while the central diamond shifts into a deep sky blue, creating an exceptional visual rhythm that structures the enti...

An arresting example of antique Persian craftsmanship, this early 20th-century Sultanabad rug epitomizes the harmonious balance of grand scale design and subtle tonal sophistication ...

Woven circa 1910, this square-format rug boasts a rare balance of symmetry, scale, and palette that speaks to the refinement of its origin.

This rare 19th century antique Central Anatolian Konya Kilim highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical sequence of monumental, multi-colored medal...

The composition is enhanced by a large ornamental title cartouche in the lower left corner, an elaborate royal coat of arms in the upper right, and a finely engraved distance scale. ...

It stands on three well carved scroll feet and has excellent scale, balance and presence, making it a true centrepiece.

Elegant and commanding, this chandelier balances refined craftsmanship with dramatic scale—an exceptional statement piece that captures the refinement and theatricality of French lig...

This piece reflects the early Oushak tradition, celebrated for its spacious compositions, subdued palettes, and distinctive large-scale motifs that balance geometry with decorative r...

This rare 3rd quarter 19th century Persian Shahsevan runner highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical sequence of six monumental, multi-colored di...

Heraldic shields appear in the upper corners, while a beautifully engraved distance scale balances the lower portion of the composition.

A beautifully engraved distance scale balances the lower right corner, while a compass rose and radiating rhumb lines add maritime elegance to the composition.

This rare 18th century Central Anatolian kilim fragment highlights a powerful and rhythmic tribal composition featuring a series of monumental “parmaklı” or finger like geometric mot...

Given its impressive dimensions, this piece functions as a monumental foundation for a major room. The harmonious balance of scale and color ensures that this large oversized big rug...

This rare late 19th century Caucasian Kazak rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical sequence of three monumental, multi-colored diamond meda...

The composition is elegantly enclosed by a sophisticated navy blue border featuring a repeating floral vine motif that perfectly balances the grand scale of the central design. Hand...

Bowls of this scale, with this balance and painterly control, are among the most desirable pieces from Liverpool.

A prominent coat of arms appears in the upper right, while a beautifully colored scale cartouche balances the composition in the upper left.

The chairs exhibit a refined neoclassical interpretation of Louis XVI design—a hallmark of Maison Jansen—including fluted legs, rosette carvings, and crisply defined proportions that...

The narrow border, harmonizing in soft terracotta tones, frames the field with restraint and balance. Despite its intimate scale, this Oushak rug captures the hallmark aesthetic of ...

This exceptional piece represents the finest of the Oushak tradition, showcasing the region's signature balance between grand scale and intricate detail.

This rare late 19th century Caucasian Kazak kilim highlights a powerful and rhythmic tribal composition featuring a dense arrangement of monumental “Lesghi star” or “eagle” medallion...

The mirror plate is divided into three vertical sections, emphasising architectural balance and scale, and framed by slender moulded surrounds.

This primary border is flanked by an inner guard band and subsidiary guard borders, their crisp linear patterns acting as visual punctuation—containing the energy of the field while ...

Its subdued elegance, harmonious tones, and masterful balance of form and scale make it a rare and collectible piece—equally suited to elevate grand spaces with grace and tranquility.

As both a historical artifact and a decorative statement, this map stands among the most desirable representations of Southern Europe from the period. Its balance of elegance, scale,...

Title: Antique South America Map Wall Art – Brazil, Andes & Amazon, Rand McNally Description: This original antique atlas map presents the full continent of South America in richly ...

The restrained handling of colour, the compositional balance, and the intimate scale combine to create a work of enduring charm.

These designs were intended to promote a balance and symmetry in scale with both the architectural proportion of a room as well as its furnishings.

While historically informed, they were clearly composed with visual balance in mind: consistent scale, soft but confident coloring, and uncluttered compositions.

Framing tips: These large folio plates frame beautifully with generous ivory or soft warm-white mats to balance their scale. Dark walnut, ebonized, or antiqued gilt frames complement...

Human figures, when present, are reduced to small staffage elements, serving primarily to convey scale. The engravings balance scientific documentation with refined pictorial composi...

Across all three sheets, the engravings are unified by their decorative borders, engraved title cartouches, and consistent scale. The balance between intimate moments and large publi...

While she classically appears with her scales/a balance and sword, she is also often blindfolded.

While many of his pieces feature dogs or smaller woodland animals, stag sculptures by Leducq are less common and especially sought after for their dramatic scale and compositional ba...

The personification of Justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later Isis, of ancient Egypt.

Measuring 29 ¾ inches tall with a diameter of 13 ⅝ inches, this French Art Deco chandelier strikes the perfect balance between scale and impact. Very good quality and craftsmanship ...

These large pricket lamps provide the perfect balance for rooms with large-scale and impact. Newly wired.

Whether placed in a contemporary interior or a more classic space, its scale, colour balance, and graphic clarity make it an engaging focal point—clean, stable, and ready for install...

This chandelier showcases a perfect balance of scale and shape, creating a truly captivating centrepiece for any room or setting.

The company produced balances and scales. Troemner immigrated to the United States in 1832 and settled initially in New York City, then, by 1843, Philadelphia.

The table rests on four gracefully curved legs with carved accents, united by an X-form stretcher for stability and balance. Its versatile scale allows it to function as an end table...

The collectible features an all over floral pattern in beautiful tones of orange, blue, beige playing positive negative for a scintillating balance on the 8x10 scale—a fabulous, unco...

This uncommon Dutch edition of Bonne's map of Northern Europe covers the region from Lapland to Russia in the north and Denmark to Kazan in the south. Six distance scales balance the...

The dark patinated bronze defines the branching arms, scrolling framework, and chains, providing a strong visual balance. This large-scale chandelier, with its combination of rich ma...