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What are the side altars in a church called?
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The side altars in a church are called side-altars or bye-altars. In some cases, these secondary altars are inside chapels, but they can also be positioned against or near walls or within bays at the front of the sanctuary. On 1stDibs, find a collection of altars from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
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Shop for Antique Church Altars on 1stDibs
19th Century Church Altar Candlestick
Located in Ongar, GB
A lovely 19th century church altar candlestick made from brass which has a lovely worn patina in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Antique Church Altar Floor Candle Holders
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Church Altar Floor Candle Holders
This pair of tall candleholders would be a sumptuous
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Torchères
Materials
Brass
Antique Church Altar Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, likely one-of-a-kind Spanish Colonial church altar, repurposed as a sideboard server or
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
$11,500
Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of antique Neo-Gothic style oak church altars.
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0042
Located in Norton, MA
Antique pair of Gothic Cathedral motif brass prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0043
Located in Norton, MA
Large antique pair of Gothic Cathedral Motif brass prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
