Altar Shelf
Outstanding And Grand Scale 18th Century Italian Sunburst
Located in Round Top, TX
gold and silver gilt wood. The altar shelf and back foot are removable. Whether freestanding or wall
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Japanese Bronze Elephant Incense Censer, Gilt Finish, 1950
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and as a sculptural decorative accent. Whether displayed on an altar, shelf, or within a curated
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Hand-Carved Spanish Wood Figure – Virgin of Montserrat (La Moreneta)
Located in Delray Beach, FL
detailing and vertical proportions give the piece a quiet solemnity well suited to a personal altar, shelf
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$350
H 8 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Indian Jharokha Figural Elephant Wall Hanging Shelf Prayer Altar Window
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive red lacquer Rajasthani Jharokha (India) wall shelf or altar window. Hand carved from
Category
20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.5 in W 30.25 in D 8 in
Antique Large Old World Pine Altar Wall Hanging Shelf Sconce Bracket Corbel 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive antique reclaimed altar wall shelf / sconce / corbel / or bracket. Made of
Category
Early 20th Century Wall Brackets
Materials
Pine
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.5 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
English Gothic Oak Altar
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic style (19th Cent) dark oak table top altar with a filigree shelf under 3 tracery
Category
Antique 19th Century British Religious Items
Materials
Oak
20th Century French Incense Holder Brass Snake Stick Burner
Located in High Point, NC
-catching, it brings a touch of whimsy and symbolism to any shelf, altar, or tabletop display.
Category
20th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
for styling on a shelf, altar, or windowsill—either on its own or grouped with other small ceramics in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Antique Church Wall Sconce or Stand – Ornate Display for Figures
Located in Lincoln, GB
display religious figures, saints, or icons, this stand could be used today as a decorative altar piece, a
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall Brackets
Materials
Wood
$766 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.5 in W 13 in D 6.3 in
A Portuguese Mergulhao Hand Chased Silver Swan Ash Tray Salt Cellar Catch All
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in the feathers and rear plumes. The piece can be purely decorative and adorn any shelf , platform
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Garniture
Materials
Silver
$1,250
H 1.75 in W 2 in D 3 in
Vintage 1950s Horn Buddha Sculpture
Located in PARIS, FR
home with cultural sophistication and a touch of vintage charm. Whether displayed on a shelf, desk, or
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Horn
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
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Versatile Decorative Use: Whether placed in a display case, on a desk, shelf, or altar, these figurines
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Onyx
$348 / set
H 2.76 in W 1.97 in D 4.34 in
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Antique Thai Late 19th Century Pedestal Altar Platform, Shelf
Located in New York, NY
altar platform. Two shelves along the sides to display sacred treasures, exposed back and top, glass and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique French Scagliola Faux-Marble Catholic Church Altar Shelf, Early 20th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
it be religious icons or anything else really, it would even make a great shelf mounted on the wall
Category
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 20.48 in W 67.33 in D 13.39 in
Palo santo/incense ceramic burner figurine
By Alexey Krupinin
Located in Topanga, CA
whimsical yet primal stance adds personality to your altar, shelf, or sacred corner—whether you're seeking
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Petite Altar with Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese elmwood petite altar table with simple spandrels, round legs, and a
Category
Early 20th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Religious Catholic Eucharist Last Rites Shadow Box
Located in Forney, TX
" drops down to form an altar or shelf, and revealing an interior compartment lined in original purple
Category
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Early Antique Gothic Revival Church Altar / Shelf for Wall Mounting / Supporting
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality carved Gothic wall bracket that can also be placed on a table.
If you are looking for rare and stylish antiques in the Gothic style then this 19th century piece of top ...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Oak
H 35.5 in W 29.75 in D 10.5 in
Chinese Petite Altar Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
In its original use, the central shelf of this altar coffer likely would have sat open to display a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
character. Due to its solidity and proportions, it somehow resembles an altar. An integrated shelf on the
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 32.68 in
Vintage Italian Silver Lotus Flower Candlestick Holder Art Nouveau
Located in Toronto, CA
with surface wear consistent with age. A timeless accent for a dining table, shelf, or altar.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
character. Due to its solidity and proportions, it somehow resembles an altar. An integrated shelf on the
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 32.49 in W 48.04 in D 27.96 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02 Clark Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
character. Due to its solidity and proportions, it somehow resembles an altar. An integrated shelf on the
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 27.96 in W 48.23 in D 32.49 in
17th c. Spanish colonial Altar Shelf
Located in Summerland, CA
A beautifully proportioned gilded cedar altar shelf
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Shelves
2 Drawer Scrolled Top Altar Coffer
Located in East Hampton, NY
Scrolled Top carved 2 Drawer Altar Coffer with Lower Shelf
Category
Antique 19th Century End Tables
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Indian carved & pierced teak folding screen, c. 1900-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Vintage, four part frame and panel folding screen in carved & pierced teak. The screen is carved on both sides.
India, British Raj, 1900-25.
Dimensions: 80" W x 1" D x 73" H (overall)
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Teak
Egyptian Revival Style Carved Wood Bench
Located in Vienna, AT
An Egyptian Revival style heavily carved wood and highly decorative, sculptural lion bench, or stool with upholstery.
Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Egyptian Revival Stools
Materials
Wood
Vienna secession desk lamp by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession desk lamp by Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition.
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Granite Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco style granite decorative jewelry box with intricate silver leaf details and velvet interior. Inside measurements are 10.75" x 6.25" deep and 3.5" deep.
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
Art Deco bronze sculpture of a panther by Rulas France 1930
By Rulas
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture of a panther signed Rulas.
Bronze gold patina, on a Belgian Black base.
Signed and marked Bronze.
Ca. 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
By Lewis Carroll
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1921. Illustrated by John Tenniel. Octavo. Rebound in full red leathe...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Books
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Paper
$2,250
H 8.25 in W 5.75 in D 1.75 in
The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens - 36 vols. - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens.
PUBLISHER: NY: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1902.
DESCRIPTION: 36 vols., 8-1/4" x 6", all illustrations after th...
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Antique Early 1900s American Books
Materials
Leather
$5,900 / set
H 8.25 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut and Bronze Wall Mirror
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut wall mirror with a beveled glass, two burl walnut top panels, and floral motif gilt bronze trim. (by LOUIS MAJORELLE)
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Papyrus Glass Pate De Verre
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Papyrus” made in marbled yellow, brown, orange and white glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1924.
Molded signature.
Perfect condition. Exceptional colors.
height...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamp in Alabaster & Patinated Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Interesting table light inspired by architectural art deco elements. It features an alabaster shade freely resting on a bronze tri-stand. This light was anonymously made in Scandinav...
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Wall Clock Attributed to Junghans
Located in Vienna, AT
Walnut wood octagonal box, clock face with Arabic numbers, restored new battery movement.
Category
Vintage 1920s German Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Original Vintage Print by Arthur Rackham, 1910.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image by Arthur Rackham.
It is one of the illustrations for Wagner's " The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie "
Tipped in plate. On card
Lithograph.
Published 1910
The measurem...
Category
Vintage 1910s British Romantic Prints
Materials
Paper
1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Agate Glass Cased Grey Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Formose” (Fishes) made in agate glass (cased grey and opalescent) by René Lalique created in 1924.
Molded signature on bottom.
Perfect condition. Wonderful model and extremely...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
$27,062
H 6.7 in Dm 6.7 in
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An impressive depiction of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of compassion, whose name bears the meaning ‘One who hears the cries of the world.’ The rather androgynous figure is adorned with ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
$28,500
H 57.09 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Large Antique Southeast Asian Thai Carved Polychrome Rabbit Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large whimsical hand carved and painted antique Southeast Asian wooden hare sculpture with incised detailing, polychrome decoration and beautifully aged patina.
Hand-crafted in th...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
$3,112 Sale Price
29% Off
H 10 in W 20 in D 7 in
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Ronces' Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Ronces' Vase, with grey stained background. This pattern depicts entwined bramble branches. Moulded makers mark, 'R LALIQUE' and engraved, 'Lalique' to...
Category
Vintage 1920s Vases
Materials
Glass
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Altar Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the altar shelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An altar shelf — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 30 variations of the antique or vintage altar shelf you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect altar shelf — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right altar shelf, those designed in Art Deco, modern and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made altar shelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ilaria Bianchi and Venetian School are consistently popular.
How Much is a Altar Shelf?
Prices for an altar shelf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $340 and can go as high as $19,845, while the average can fetch as much as $3,305.