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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
Alter table
By Michael Wilson
Located in Wimberley, TX
Custom hand carved alter table by Michael Wilson.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Alter Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese alter table the rectangular top with shaped ends. To the geometrically pierced frieze
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Center Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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
Late 19th Century Chinese Alter Table
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th-century Chinese Alter table. This Alter table features a deeply carved drawer front
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tables
Materials
Wood
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
