Balance Toy
Collection of Antique French Doll Furniture or Salesmen's Samples Early 1900's
Located in Chicago, IL
Child's Toys? One of the pieces was made from an American cigar box and we'd probably call that one Folk
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Materials
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H 18.25 in W 9.25 in D 5.25 in
Memphis High Back Sculptural Chair with Red, Purple, and Sea Foam Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grounding, black frame and strikes a playful balance in its colors and shapes. Memphis Design is sometimes
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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H 44.5 in W 33.75 in D 33.5 in
Philippe Berry Sculpture Sans Les Mains
By Philippe Berry
Located in Hudson, NY
and sees his art as a way of bringing to life the toys he loves and wants to pass on.
He likes the
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1990s French Modern Mounted Objects
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Chechen Wood Floor Lamp by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
toys were not designed by others and I just played with them. My toys were designed, created and used
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Trasnfera Side Table by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
, driving my creativity constantly. I was somewhat isolated from outside influences. My toys were not
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Tables
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Trasnfera Mirror by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
outside influences. My toys were not designed by others and I just played with them. My toys were designed
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
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Trasnfera Bench by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
my creativity constantly. I was somewhat isolated from outside influences. My toys were not designed
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
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Steel
New Gotica Personality Rack by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
toys were not designed by others and I just played with them. My toys were designed, created and used
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands
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Bronze
Harmfull Ceramics Flower Holder 2 by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
outside influences. My toys were not designed by others and I just played with them. My toys were designed
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Other
Transworm Three-Piece Worm by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
. I was somewhat isolated from outside influences. My toys were not designed by others and I just
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Harmfull Ceramics Flower Holder 3 by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
toys were not designed by others and I just played with them. My toys were designed, created and used
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Harmfull Ceramics Flower Holder by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
toys were not designed by others and I just played with them. My toys were designed, created and used
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Harmfull Ceramics Sculpture by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
toys were not designed by others and I just played with them. My toys were designed, created and used
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Other
Philippe Berry, "Sans Les Mains"
By Philippe Berry
Located in New York, NY
envy and sees his art as a way of bringing to life the toys he loves and wants to pass on.
He likes the
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Transfera Floor Lamp by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
my creativity constantly. I was somewhat isolated from outside influences. My toys were not designed
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Birch, Plywood
Bec Brittain FKA THEMIS 68 Balancing Sconce, Marble Bracket, Handblown Glass
By Bec Brittain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originally inspired by Victorian balancing toys, Themis combines handblown glass diffusers with an
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 18.5 in W 8.5 in D 68 in
Bec Brittain FKA THEMIS 27 Balancing Sconce, Marble Bracket, and Handblown Glass
By Bec Brittain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originally inspired by Victorian balancing toys, Themis combines handblown glass diffusers with an
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 16 in W 8.5 in D 27 in
Bec Brittain FKA THEMIS Six Sconce, Marble Bracket, and Hand Blown Glass
By Bec Brittain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originally inspired by Victorian balancing toys, Themis combines handblown glass diffusers with an
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Brass
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Balance Toy For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the balance toy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A balance toy — often made from metal, glass and stone — can elevate any home. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage balance toy you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a balance toy — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A balance toy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made balance toy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bec Brittain, Katz Studio and Las Animas are consistently popular.
How Much is a Balance Toy?
Prices for a balance toy can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $62 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.
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