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What is Alter Table?
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With respect to furniture, an alter table — the correct spelling is altar table — is a type of table used for worship or prayer. Mostly it’s a wooden table used for religious celebrations. It comes in different sizes based on the needs and preferences of the community or individual. Check out 1stDibs for a collection of antique altar tables.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
Shop for Alter Tables on 1stDibs
Chinese Carved Alter Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese carved alter table, the large rectangular inset panel top and curved ends above
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Alter Table 'Bar'
Located in Washington, DC
A very interesting hand-painted antique alter table which would make a great bar.
It’s made of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
$10,700
Chinese Hardwood Alter Table, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood alter table, having a three panelled burr wood top
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese hardwood Alter table.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood Alter table, having inset panels to the top and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Alter Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Impressive Chinese 19th century alter table. Console table with fine carving. Fretwork along the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Alter Table Form Console Table by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Chic Asian influence postmodernist take on a classical Qing form alter table, made by Maitland
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
