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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 Bronze & Giltwood Church Altar Candlesticks
Located in Sheridan, CO
Two stunning antique Continental church altar candlesticks, late 19th c.
Set includes;
1) Bronze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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
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