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Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass Irish postal scales
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass Irish postal scales

Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass Irish postal scales

Located in Ipswich, GB

Victorian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base. D. 1880

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO, Industrial Style, 1930
Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO, Industrial Style, 1930

Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO, Industrial Style, 1930

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO Quirky scales to keep your weight personal, the

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Orientalist  Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man Holding Small Scale, Franz Bergmann
Orientalist  Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man Holding Small Scale, Franz Bergmann

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man Holding Small Scale, Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

scale has a small weight on the scale while a banana is weighing heavier on the other side. An example

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal  Balance Scale #1, Circa 1890s
Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal  Balance Scale #1, Circa 1890s

Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal Balance Scale #1, Circa 1890s

By Henry Troemner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

apothecaries and pharmacies, this scale was used for precise weight measurements, relying on a balance

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

Superb Large Painted Iron Balance Scales by  Holliday & Co London 1907
Superb Large Painted Iron Balance Scales by  Holliday & Co London 1907

Superb Large Painted Iron Balance Scales by Holliday & Co London 1907

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

with its ring weights The scale is 30” high and 26” wide, and 15” deep PH120

Category

Antique Early 1900s Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Rouge Marble Covered Urns, Att. François Linke
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Rouge Marble Covered Urns, Att. François Linke

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Rouge Marble Covered Urns, Att. François Linke

Located in New York, NY

finials, while the marble bodies display pronounced natural veining and polished finish. The scale, weight

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Vases

Materials

Rouge Griotte Marble, Bronze

1950's Large Scale French Industrial Pendant Lamps - Small Batch Available
1950's Large Scale French Industrial Pendant Lamps - Small Batch Available

1950's Large Scale French Industrial Pendant Lamps - Small Batch Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

section is aluminum and the top is heavy weight cast iron. Incredible large scale lamps, approx weight

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Sheet Metal

1950s Industrial Tombstone Tonnage Scale Numbers Graphic Sign Pop Art Fairbanks
1950s Industrial Tombstone Tonnage Scale Numbers Graphic Sign Pop Art Fairbanks

1950s Industrial Tombstone Tonnage Scale Numbers Graphic Sign Pop Art Fairbanks

By Fairbanks Morse and Company

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Fairbanks Morse vintage industrial heavy weight five ton scale face, USA, circa 1950s. Glass good

Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large Early 20th Century King Edward vii W & T Avery Beam Scale
Large Early 20th Century King Edward vii W & T Avery Beam Scale

Large Early 20th Century King Edward vii W & T Avery Beam Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Large antique wrought iron and brass beam weight balance scale by W and T Avery Ltd. of Soho

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Stone Kinetic Sculptural Brass and Marble Floor Lamp by Jan Garncarek
Stone Kinetic Sculptural Brass and Marble Floor Lamp by Jan Garncarek

Stone Kinetic Sculptural Brass and Marble Floor Lamp by Jan Garncarek

By Jan Garncarek

Located in Geneve, CH

from new perspective. Designer decided to experiment with the object's scale, weight and movement and

Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Female Bust, Signed Zimbabwe Status
Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Female Bust, Signed Zimbabwe Status

Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Female Bust, Signed Zimbabwe Status

Located in Wembley, GB

sculptural language. The impressive scale, weight, and material integrity give this piece a commanding

Category

Vintage 1920s Zimbabwean Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf

Very Large Reclaimed Antique Stone Bowl - English Millstone Grit Sandstone
Very Large Reclaimed Antique Stone Bowl - English Millstone Grit Sandstone

Very Large Reclaimed Antique Stone Bowl - English Millstone Grit Sandstone

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

scale/weight, plan handling and suitable support surfaces (two-person lift recommended) – small padding

Category

Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Brutalist Concrete Planter
Brutalist Concrete Planter

Brutalist Concrete Planter

Located in High Point, NC

architectural scale and visual weight are desired.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Continental Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket
Art Deco Continental Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket

Art Deco Continental Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket

Located in Northampton, GB

combines restrained mid twentieth century styling with practical scale and weight. The simulated bamboo

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Large Rectangular Mirror
Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Large Rectangular Mirror

Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Large Rectangular Mirror

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

architectural presence, with the natural grain of the wood adding depth and warmth to its generous scale. Its

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Len...

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Monumental Rostrato Vase in Ruby Murano glass attr. to Barovier, Italy 1960s
Monumental Rostrato Vase in Ruby Murano glass attr. to Barovier, Italy 1960s

Monumental Rostrato Vase in Ruby Murano glass attr. to Barovier, Italy 1960s

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Beograd, RS

monumental scale. The cylindrical form is enveloped in a dense field of sculptural protrusions resembling

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Hollow-Cast Bronze Egyptian Revival Sphinx Torchères, American C 1920s
Pair of Hollow-Cast Bronze Egyptian Revival Sphinx Torchères, American C 1920s

Pair of Hollow-Cast Bronze Egyptian Revival Sphinx Torchères, American C 1920s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

scale without prohibitive weight or cost. The rich dark brown patina with traces of verde antique in the

Category

Vintage 1920s American Egyptian Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Glazed Majolica Cherub Wall Bracket
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Glazed Majolica Cherub Wall Bracket

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Glazed Majolica Cherub Wall Bracket

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

craftsmanship typical of early 20th-century Italian ceramics. Substantial in scale and weight—approximately 75

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Ceramic

Large Meiji Japanese Bronze Zoomorphic Jardinière Attributed to Genryusai Seiya
Large Meiji Japanese Bronze Zoomorphic Jardinière Attributed to Genryusai Seiya

Large Meiji Japanese Bronze Zoomorphic Jardinière Attributed to Genryusai Seiya

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

expression of strength, wisdom, and enduring good fortune. With its monumental scale, exceptional weight

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical White Glazed Ceramic Fruit Compote, Portugal, 1970s
Neoclassical White Glazed Ceramic Fruit Compote, Portugal, 1970s

Neoclassical White Glazed Ceramic Fruit Compote, Portugal, 1970s

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

scale and weight enhance its decorative presence while remaining versatile for contemporary interiors

Category

Vintage 1970s Portuguese Neoclassical Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Pk71 Nesting Tables by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
1960s Pk71 Nesting Tables by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen

1960s Pk71 Nesting Tables by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Saint Paul, MN

Toy-like in scale and weight, this set of nesting tables can be used functionally or objet d'art.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Steel

Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

, span each of the three doors. The weight and scale of the forged iron hardware against the pale natural

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Bronze Parrot Sculpture on Branch Form Stand
Vintage Bronze Parrot Sculpture on Branch Form Stand

Vintage Bronze Parrot Sculpture on Branch Form Stand

Located in Yonkers, NY

appearance. With its impressive scale, considerable weight, and strong vertical presence, this piece

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Monumental Brass Gazelle
Vintage Monumental Brass Gazelle

Vintage Monumental Brass Gazelle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hollywood Regency glamour. This large-scale sculpture captures the graceful essence of an antelope in a

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, 1960s
Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, 1960s

Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, 1960s

By Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

expressive grain patterns that move across each surface with striking contrast and natural drama. The weight

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Winsor & Newton Oak Studio Easel
Winsor & Newton Oak Studio Easel

Winsor & Newton Oak Studio Easel

Located in Cheshire, GB

manoeuvred around the artist’s studio despite its impressive scale and weight. Brass carrying handles are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Easels

Materials

Oak

Monumental Kambaba Jasper Bowl
Monumental Kambaba Jasper Bowl

Monumental Kambaba Jasper Bowl

Located in New York, NY

interior, emphasizing the stone’s natural complexity and organic character. Substantial in scale and weight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Stone

Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror with Shell Pediment and Acanthus Surround
Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror with Shell Pediment and Acanthus Surround

Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror with Shell Pediment and Acanthus Surround

Located in Atlanta, GA

gold finish. A mirror of this scale and decorative weight makes an immediate statement in an entrance

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Mattina Elm Burl Desk
Mattina Elm Burl Desk

Mattina Elm Burl Desk

Located in London, GB

and individuality. The desk is substantial in scale and material weight and is intended for use as a

Category

2010s Modern Desks

Materials

Elm

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Floor Vase by Chris Moes, Denmark, 1966
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Floor Vase by Chris Moes, Denmark, 1966

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Floor Vase by Chris Moes, Denmark, 1966

Located in Odense, DK

, sculptural presence suitable as a floor vase or statement object. The scale and weight give it particular

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Monumental Antique Cast Iron Figural Neoclassical Griffin Candle Or Planters
Monumental Antique Cast Iron Figural Neoclassical Griffin Candle Or Planters

Monumental Antique Cast Iron Figural Neoclassical Griffin Candle Or Planters

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

urn-form top. The scale and weight of these pieces speak to their original use in grand estate gardens

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Torchères

Materials

Iron

Pair Monumental 43" French Style Regency 17 Light Crystal Girandole Wall Sconces
Pair Monumental 43" French Style Regency 17 Light Crystal Girandole Wall Sconces

Pair Monumental 43" French Style Regency 17 Light Crystal Girandole Wall Sconces

Located in Opa Locka, FL

. Professionally rewired and fully functional. All prisms present [complete and included]. Very substantial weight

Category

Vintage 1950s French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Antique Style Cast Bronze / Brass Lion Head Door Knockers, Sold Individually
Antique Style Cast Bronze / Brass Lion Head Door Knockers, Sold Individually

Antique Style Cast Bronze / Brass Lion Head Door Knockers, Sold Individually

Located in San Diego, CA

gilt undertones, enhancing their sculptural depth and character. The scale and weight make them ideal

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Nordic Modern Sizable Bau Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Klaus Michalik, Orno 1980s
Nordic Modern Sizable Bau Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Klaus Michalik, Orno 1980s

Nordic Modern Sizable Bau Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Klaus Michalik, Orno 1980s

By Orno Oy, Klaus Michalik

Located in Helsinki, FI

and sculptural piece. Its scale and weight give it a commanding presence, making it an ideal focal

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Murano Glass Bowl, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Sommerso Geode Design
1970s Murano Glass Bowl, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Sommerso Geode Design

1970s Murano Glass Bowl, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Sommerso Geode Design

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Glasgow, GB

, almost organic quality. Despite its small scale, the substantial weight and density of the glass give it

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

Monumental Cast Bronze Exterior Lanterns By The General Electric Company
Monumental Cast Bronze Exterior Lanterns By The General Electric Company

Monumental Cast Bronze Exterior Lanterns By The General Electric Company

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in Nottingham, GB

standards. Installation: Due to the exceptional weight and scale, structural fixing and professional

Category

Vintage 1920s British Gothic Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Stoneware Bowl with Sun Motif by Jean-Claude Taburet for HB Henriot
Stoneware Bowl with Sun Motif by Jean-Claude Taburet for HB Henriot

Stoneware Bowl with Sun Motif by Jean-Claude Taburet for HB Henriot

By Jean Claude Taburet

Located in London, GB

a hand pressing deliberately into resistant material. It is a modest form in scale, but it carries

Category

Vintage 1960s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Framed “The Crucifixion” Panoramic Religious Print
Vintage Framed “The Crucifixion” Panoramic Religious Print

Vintage Framed “The Crucifixion” Panoramic Religious Print

Located in Los Angeles, CA

” in a dramatic panoramic composition, capturing the solemnity, scale, and spiritual weight of one of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Other Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Xl Maxlume Industrial Green Enamel Pendant Lights
Xl Maxlume Industrial Green Enamel Pendant Lights

Xl Maxlume Industrial Green Enamel Pendant Lights

By Maxlume

Located in Nottingham, GB

installation. INSTALLATION Due to scale and weight, secure structural fixing is required. Professional

Category

Vintage 1940s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Steel

Cowrie Inlay Sofa Side Table, Made in UK, Contemporary Craft & in Stock
Cowrie Inlay Sofa Side Table, Made in UK, Contemporary Craft & in Stock

Cowrie Inlay Sofa Side Table, Made in UK, Contemporary Craft & in Stock

Located in London, GB

proportion. Crafted from solid American walnut, the table has a reassuring weight and scale, grounding sofas

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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Scale Weights For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of scale weights for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct scale weights — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Scale weights have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Industrial, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern scale weights are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made scale weights over the years, but those made by Gravita, Henry Pooley & Son and John Joseph Mechi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Scale Weights?

Scale weights can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $795, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $11,500.