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.

What is a Chinese kang table?

A Chinese kang table is a long, low piece of furniture that has a flat surface and rests on four legs. It multitasks as both a dining table and a bed. On 1stDibs, find a variety of kang tables from some of the world's top sellers.

What is a Chinese tea table?

A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.

Alter Table Chinese

Asian Console Table With Drawers

Red Chinese Console

Alter Cabinet

Ming Style Dining Table

Chinese Ebony

Chinese Hongmu

Chinese Hardwood Furniture

Asian Alter

Chinese 19th Century Inlaid Alter Table

$7,926

W 46.46 in L 23.23 in

Chinese 19th Century Inlaid Alter Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century Chinese hardwood alter table with inset marble to the top and

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Marble

19th Century Chinese Elm Alter Table

$4,590

H 35 in W 93 in D 19 in

19th Century Chinese Elm Alter Table

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This 19th-century Chinese Elm Alter Table features dark elm wood with ornate carved legs and a

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese hardwood Alter table.

$3,826

H 33.47 in W 51.58 in D 16.54 in

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Hardwood Alter Table, 19th Century

$3,826

H 34.65 in W 44.49 in D 17.33 in

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood China

$945

H 33.86 in W 45.67 in D 14.57 in

19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood China

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small alter / communion table in peach wood from the Zhejiang Province of China. Original condition

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Hongmu Pair of Alter or Console Tables or Center Table

$5,995 / set

H 35 in W 41.25 in D 22 in

Vintage Chinese Hongmu Pair of Alter or Console Tables or Center Table

Located in Topeka, KS

Stunning Early 19th to 20th Century Chinese Hongmu pair of alter or console tables or center table

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Hardwood Chinese Console / Alter Table/ 3 drawer

$2,940

H 32.5 in W 36 in D 17 in

Early 20th Century Carved Hardwood Chinese Console / Alter Table/ 3 drawer

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early 20th Century Carved Hardwood Chinese Console / Alter Hall Table with 3 drawers... Retains

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese Mahogany Low Alter Table with Birds & Flora Design

$2,950

H 20 in W 47 in D 16 in

Chinese Mahogany Low Alter Table with Birds & Flora Design

Located in Shrewsbury, GB

A Chinese mahogany low alter table inspired by Chinese design. An elegantly simple shape with

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20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

C19th Chinese alter Table

$3,826

H 31.5 in W 38.59 in D 15.75 in

C19th Chinese alter Table

Located in London, GB

Beutiful Chinese altar Table Lovely Floating panels in top Dated C1870

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

Chinese Alter Cabinet / Table

$1,150

H 21 in W 39.63 in D 16.5 in

Chinese Alter Cabinet / Table

Located in Fulton, CA

A Chinese alter cabinet in the Qing Dynasty style. 20th Century. 39.5 inches wide. 21 inches high

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20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Wood Alter Console Table

$4,000

H 38 in W 74 in D 22 in

Antique Asian Wood Alter Console Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning antique Asian alter table in excellent sturdy condition. The scale of this is magnificent

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Vintage 1910s Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Qing Period Chinese Alter Console

$2,320Sale Price|33% Off

H 31.75 in W 41.5 in D 20.25 in

19th Century Qing Period Chinese Alter Console

Located in Pasadena, TX

19th century Chinese alter console Qing period piece featuring two drawers with brass pulls

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Qing Console Tables

Materials

Teak

Chinese Alter Table

$900

H 33 in W 41 in D 21 in

Chinese Alter Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

Late 19th / early 20th century three drawer Elm wood Mongolian Altar or butterfly table. This table

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Alter Table

$7,500

H 36 in W 103 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Located in Norwood, NJ

Impressive Chinese 19th century alter table. Console table with fine carving. Fretwork along the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Carved Elmwood Alter Table

$4,000

H 36 in W 87 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Chinese Carved Elmwood Alter Table

Located in Dallas, TX

A 19th century Chinese alter table in highly carved elmwood. This table would be great as a

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Alter Table Beautifully Hand-Carved circa 1900

$3,770Sale Price|35% Off

H 33 in W 49.25 in D 24.25 in

Antique Chinese Alter Table Beautifully Hand-Carved circa 1900

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

and can only give an opinion as to what we believe to be true. This Chinese alter table does look to

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Altar Table

$3,800

H 33.25 in W 69.75 in D 13.5 in

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Altar Table

Located in Houston, TX

A striking 19th-century Chinese Alter table (Qiaotou'an), handcrafted from solid elmwood (Yumu

Category

Antique 19th Century Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Console Alter Table Carved 3/4" Crystal Top

$3,250

H 34.25 in W 41 in D 13 in

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Console Alter Table Carved 3/4" Crystal Top

Located in Portland, OR

& Antiques. This is a 19th century antique Chinese alter table or console from the Qing dynasty. All five

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Rare Pair of C19th Chinese Altar tables

$11,408Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 29.93 in W 30.32 in D 16.93 in

Rare Pair of C19th Chinese Altar tables

Located in London, GB

Pair of Early C19th Chinese Alter Tables Panelled Tops with Shaped Frieze raised on lovely shaped

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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Good 19th Century Chinese Hongmu Alter Table

Unavailable

H 35.75 in W 47.75 in D 15 in

Good 19th Century Chinese Hongmu Alter Table

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A good 19th Century Chinese Hongmu alter table; the well figured rectangular top of traditional

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Wing Top Chinese Alter Table in Wenge

Unavailable

H 31.25 in W 47.5 in D 16.5 in

Wing Top Chinese Alter Table in Wenge

Located in Providence, RI

Wing Top Chinese Alter or console table in solid wenge wood. Table has two drawers with brass

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Wenge

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Alter Tables

Unavailable

H 34 in W 40 in D 20 in

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Alter Tables

Located in Hungerford, Berkshire

This pair of Chinese Alter tables retain traces of their original red decoration. They have a good

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Antique Late 19th Century Central Asian Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Good 19th Century Pair of Chinese Hongmu Alter Tables

Unavailable

H 34 in W 55 in D 17 in

Good 19th Century Pair of Chinese Hongmu Alter Tables

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Good 19th century pair of Chinese Hongmu alter tables, the figured rectangular tops of cleated form

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Console Tables

19th Century Chinese Painted Alter Table from the Ching Dynasty

Unavailable

H 34 in W 50 in D 17 in

19th Century Chinese Painted Alter Table from the Ching Dynasty

Located in Carmel, CA

19th Century Chinese, painted Alter Table from the Ching Dynasty with ornate, scrolled carving

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table

Unavailable

H 34.3 in W 35.8 in D 17.9 in

20th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

A fine quality Chinese hardwood altar table. The whole has an excellent faded color.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fu...

Materials

Hardwood

Late 19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Unavailable

H 36.5 in W 82.5 in D 18 in

Late 19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic late 19th or early 20th century Chinese alter table. Brown stain with lacquer finish

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Late 19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Unavailable

H 33 in W 78.5 in D 23.5 in

Late 19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th or early 20th century Chinese alter table. Measures: 33" tall x 78.5" length x 23" depth

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese 19th Century Decorated Alter Table

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 75 in D 27 in

Chinese 19th Century Decorated Alter Table

Located in Hungerford, Berkshire

Dating from the late 19th century, this alter table is deeper than one normally sees and is

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

19th Century Chinese Carved Alter Table

Unavailable

H 40 in W 48 in D 18 in

19th Century Chinese Carved Alter Table

Located in Uckfield, Sussex

A 19th century Chinese hardwood carved alter table having a panel top, carved scrolling ends. The

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Large Chinese Wooden Alter Table Mid 20th Century

Unavailable

H 38.25 in W 61.63 in D 16.13 in

Large Chinese Wooden Alter Table Mid 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Offered here is a wonderful wooden Chinese Alter table, from the mid 20th century. Carved on all

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Grand-Scale Qing Dynasty Alter Table

Unavailable

H 49.5 in W 87.38 in D 26.38 in

Grand-Scale Qing Dynasty Alter Table

Located in Fulton, CA

Impressive handmade 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty elm alter table. Hand-carved and shaped apron

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century Low Standing Alter Table

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 62 in D 18.5 in

Late 19th Century Low Standing Alter Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th or early 20th century low standing alter table. With two sliding doors and two center

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Asian Alter Table with Scrolling Tendril Carved Spandrels and Apron

Unavailable

H 39.4 in W 96.5 in D 18.5 in

Asian Alter Table with Scrolling Tendril Carved Spandrels and Apron

Located in Merrimack, NH

in each. With luxury carving, this antique red hue Chinese alter table will be a magnificent console

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Bamboo Alter Table

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H 36 in W 87 in D 15 in

Chinese Bamboo Alter Table

Located in San Marino, CA

Late 19th Century Chinese bamboo alter table.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese alter table

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H 39 in W 55 in D 17 in

Chinese alter table

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good Chinese hardwood alter table of good design and colour

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Alter Table

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H 39.5 in W 82 in D 17 in

19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Located in San Marino, CA

19th Century Alter Table with Detailed Carvings. Very fine exotic wood.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

Chinese Rosewood Alter Table

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H 33 in W 64 in D 15.5 in

Chinese Rosewood Alter Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful Chinese Rosewood Alter Table with hand carved details.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Chinese Alter Table

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H 34.25 in W 46 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century Chinese side / alter table, the rectangular top above a lovely shaped open frieze

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table

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H 40.16 in W 70.87 in D 17.33 in

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century Chinese hardwood alter table, having three inset panelled top

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Hardwood

17th Century Chinese Alter Table

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H 37 in W 110 in D 18 in

17th Century Chinese Alter Table

Located in New York, NY

17th Century Chinese Alter Table

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Console Tables

Chinese Red Lacquered Alter Table

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H 32 in W 49 in D 17 in

Chinese Red Lacquered Alter Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Chinese red lacquered chinoiserie decorated alter table.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Console Tables

Chinese 19th century alter table

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H 34.6 in W 47 in D 21.25 in

Chinese 19th century alter table

Located in Hudson, NY

A late 19th century chinese alter table with drawers in a light wood finish with dark wood accents

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Chinese Carved Elm Alter Table

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H 33 in W 79.3 in D 18.3 in

19th Century, Chinese Carved Elm Alter Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality carved elm alter table, circa 1860. Good color and patina. Rectangular top

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Carved Hardwood Alter Table

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H 33 in W 46 in D 16.5 in

Chinese Carved Hardwood Alter Table

Located in Kingston, NY

19th century Chinese carved hardwood altar table. Measures: 33" H x 46" W x 16.5" D.

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Antique 19th Century Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Alter Table

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H 36 in W 26 in D 67 in

19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Alter Table

Located in New York, NY

19th century black lacquer Chinese alter table.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Rosewood

Antique Chinese Burnt Bamboo Alter Table with Chinese Chippendale Styling

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H 33.5 in W 86.5 in D 14.75 in

Antique Chinese Burnt Bamboo Alter Table with Chinese Chippendale Styling

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a wonderful large scale Chinese burnt bamboo alter table with chippendale styling. It has

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Alter Table

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H 35 in W 60.5 in D 28.5 in

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Alter Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Chinese 19th century alter table, circa 1870. Comprising of three parts, two pedestals and top

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Inset Marble Alter Table

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H 33.6 in W 41.25 in D 26.6 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Inset Marble Alter Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality hard wood Chinese table, circa 1880. Grey and red veined original marble top. Some

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Style Alter Table

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H 36.23 in W 101.97 in D 17.33 in

Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Style Alter Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

An elegant Chinese Ming style altar table made in walnut. Freestanding with same carved details on

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chinese 19th Century Alter Console Table from Jiangsu

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H 37.01 in W 99.22 in D 18.9 in

Chinese 19th Century Alter Console Table from Jiangsu

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese 19th Century Qing dynasty style altar console table. Elm wood with remnants of the black

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Rare 18th Century Chinese Qing Style Walnut Alter Table

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H 32.5 in W 72 in D 13.5 in

Rare 18th Century Chinese Qing Style Walnut Alter Table

Located in San Marino, CA

A rare 18th century Chinese brown walnut double faced alters table from Gausu with elbow braces and

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinese Elm Alter Table with Dragon Carved Detailing Large Ornate

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H 37.8 in W 96.86 in D 13.19 in

19th Century Chinese Elm Alter Table with Dragon Carved Detailing Large Ornate

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale very nice lovely large Chinese elm alter table with a dragon

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables

Materials

Elm

18th Ctr. Alter Table

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H 34.26 in W 77.56 in D 16.54 in

18th Ctr. Alter Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

Early 18th century altar table in Ming style. Made of peach wood. Legs and wings with thick black

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

7' Alter/Console Table

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H 36 in W 7 in D 14 in

7' Alter/Console Table

Located in Water Mill, NY

7' Oriental Alter/Console Mat Black Laquer Finish....image 5 is Chineese import Seal

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Early 20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Antique Chinese Ming Style Elm Alter Cabinet Huanghuali Console Table Sideboard

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H 36 in W 74.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Chinese Ming Style Elm Alter Cabinet Huanghuali Console Table Sideboard

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid-19th century Ming Dynasty inspired Huanghuali alter cabinet. Features a long plank top with

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Asian Modern Chinese Export Red Lacquer Alter Style Console Table

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H 33 in W 71 in D 13 in

Mid-Century Asian Modern Chinese Export Red Lacquer Alter Style Console Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century Chinese console table with a red lacquer finish. It has four drawers with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Architectural / Alter Console Table, c 1800

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H 37.01 in W 100.79 in D 14.97 in

Antique Architectural / Alter Console Table, c 1800

Located in Kastrup, DK

natural age-related patina. Chinese altar tables were used as altars in wealthy family homes for ancestor

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Other Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage ornately hand carved orientalist side table / Alter table

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H 33 in W 40 in D 26 in

Vintage ornately hand carved orientalist side table / Alter table

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid 20th century ordinately handcarved oriental side table. This rustic table has five

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Ming Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Art Deco Alter Table

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H 38.19 in W 106.3 in D 15.75 in

Early 20th Century Art Deco Alter Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare Art Deco altar table with everted flanges. Black lacquer over elmwood with beautiful natural

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Rare Bamboo Alter / Console Table, 1800 - 1840

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H 39.38 in W 90.56 in D 19.69 in

Rare Bamboo Alter / Console Table, 1800 - 1840

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare altar table / console table made in bamboo, table top of walnut with black lacquer. Bamboo

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Walnut

Monumental 18th-19th Century Qing Alter Table

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H 34.65 in W 109.06 in D 19.3 in

Monumental 18th-19th Century Qing Alter Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

Monumental 1800-1900 century Qing altar table with 4 drawers. Walnut with a beautiful age-related

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Hall Console Table, Oriental Alter Table in Cherry

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H 34.26 in W 49.02 in D 13.39 in

Midcentury Hall Console Table, Oriental Alter Table in Cherry

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a midcentury hall console table, an oriental alter table in cherry dating to circa 1970

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Cherry

Chinese Altar Table

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H 32 in W 93 in D 15 in

Chinese Altar Table

Located in San Marino, CA

Late 19th Century Chinese bamboo alter table.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Alter Cabinet Stand Chinoiserie Entry Console

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H 37.5 in W 12 in D 25.25 in

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Alter Cabinet Stand Chinoiserie Entry Console

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century Chinese red lacquer entryway cabinet or stand. Features a beautiful oriental

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Chinese Reticulated & Carved Hardwood Alter Table 20th C

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H 34.75 in W 75.5 in L 34.75 in

Chinese Reticulated & Carved Hardwood Alter Table 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Chinese alter table offers hardwood construction with banded top over carved and reticulated

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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Asian Alter Table

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H 36.75 in W 51 in D 17 in

Asian Alter Table

Located in Pomona, CA

Chinese late Qing style alter table. Classic wood carved design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Long Antique Chinese Console Table Alter Table, circa 1780-1800

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H 38.5 in W 124 in D 23.5 in

Long Antique Chinese Console Table Alter Table, circa 1780-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

Long console table that served as an alter table in late 18th century China. Note the soft, organic

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

19th Century Chinese Carved Elm Occasional Table

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H 33.75 in W 40.25 in D 20 in

19th Century Chinese Carved Elm Occasional Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality Chinese elm alter table, circa 1870. Fantastic color and patina. Shaped elm

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Burr Elm, Sideboard Alter Table

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H 30.75 in W 79.5 in D 23.25 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Burr Elm, Sideboard Alter Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Large Chinese burr elm alter table or sideboard circa 1910. Adorned with burr elm to the drawer

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Antique Console Table from Jiangsu Province, China, 1780

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H 20.5 in W 67.5 in D 22 in

Antique Console Table from Jiangsu Province, China, 1780

Located in Round Top, TX

Chinese Console Table or Alter Table from Jiangsu Province of China. The dramatic curve of the legs

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Table

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H 37 in W 48 in L 37 in

19th Century Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century Chinese hardwood alter table, having three inset marble panels to

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Cypress Wood Altar Table with Two Drawers

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H 33.75 in W 57 in D 22.3 in

19th Century Chinese Cypress Wood Altar Table with Two Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Carved Chinese alter table circa 1880. Different from the norm with the inset and applied

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Cypress

A Black Lacquer Chinese Altar Table

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H 32 in W 53 in D 15 in

A Black Lacquer Chinese Altar Table

Located in New York, NY

A black lacquer Chinese alter table with rectangular top having gilt and painted decoration overall

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Vintage 1970s Console Tables

Elmwood Alter Table with Woven Top

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H 32.25 in W 79.5 in D 21.25 in

Elmwood Alter Table with Woven Top

Located in Hudson, NY

Elmwood alter table with woven top.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood and Rattan Low Coffee Alter Table

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H 20.5 in W 66 in D 18 in

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood and Rattan Low Coffee Alter Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood and Rattan Low Coffee Alter Table This Chinese antique altar table

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Elm, Lacquer

Alter Table Ebonized In Original Black Lacquer Early 19'th Ctr

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H 35.83 in W 100.4 in D 15.75 in

Alter Table Ebonized In Original Black Lacquer Early 19'th Ctr

Located in Kastrup, DK

Altar table in walnut ebonized in original black lacquer. The table has 4 drawers with a very

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

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H 27.17 in W 20.08 in D 14.57 in

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Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality nest of four 19th century Chinese hardwood tables. Having carved foliate decoration to the frieze.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Hardwood

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

$1,472,296

H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Copper, Gold

Important CONSOLE With Mirror Chinese 19th Century in Hongmu Wood

$13,587

H 86.23 in W 51.97 in D 21.26 in

Important CONSOLE With Mirror Chinese 19th Century in Hongmu Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

Important CONSOLE WITH MIRROR Chinese 19th Century in Hongmu wood, with carvings of birds and fruits. Pink marble top. Dim: Dimensions: 219 x 132 x 54 cm Compare a zitan demi-lune ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Japanese Hardwood Desk

$11,616

H 57.48 in W 55.118 in D 33.858 in

Late 19th Century Japanese Hardwood Desk

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive fine quality Japanese hardwood desk from the Meiji era, having a bridge like structure to the top, shelves, cupboards and drawers all with wonderful carved floral a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Jardinière Famille Rose Porcelain in Six Colors, Qing Period

$1,590

H 6.7 in Dm 9.45 in

Chinese Jardinière Famille Rose Porcelain in Six Colors, Qing Period

Located in seoul, KR

A Chinese jardinière rarely in six colors, hexagonal, China, presumably 19th century. Period: Qing Dynasty Type: Jardinière Medium: Famille rose Size : 17 cm(Height) x 24cm(Mouth Di...

Category

Antique 19th Century East Asian Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,540Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Hongmu Carved Side Table Qing Dynasty 19th Century

$1,085Sale Price|30% Off

H 18 in W 22 in D 17 in

Chinese Hongmu Carved Side Table Qing Dynasty 19th Century

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Chinese Hongmu Carved Side Table Qing Dynasty 19th century. Rare 19th century hand carved Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu hardwood side table. The top of the table has a wonderful rou...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants

$75,000

H 74.13 in W 122 in D 0.75 in

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants

Located in Miami, FL

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen — Provenance: Perret Vibert, Paris Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants and Schola...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Paint, Wood

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Large Chinese Hand Carved Dragon Altar Table or Rosewood Entry Table

$3,500

H 38.5 in W 61 in D 18 in

Large Chinese Hand Carved Dragon Altar Table or Rosewood Entry Table

Located in Miami, FL

Large Chinese Hand Carved Dragon Altar Table or Rosewood Entry Table Constructed in the Late 19th -Early 20th Century in the Gansu region of China, the artisan who crafted this cons...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese Qing Twelve Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen

$21,000Sale Price|25% Off

H 96 in W 212 in D 0.75 in

Chinese Qing Twelve Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Early 20th century Chinese late Qing dynasty twelve panel lacquered coromandel screen. The grand screen features a royal pavilion courtyard with figures. Each panel measures 17.5 inc...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar/Sofa Table, Console

$1,995Sale Price|56% Off

H 46.5 in W 64.25 in D 20 in

19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar/Sofa Table, Console

Located in Pomona, CA

Size: 46 1/2in H x 64 1/4in W x 20in D Drawer: 5 1/4in H x 4 1/2in W x 17in D Origin: Shan Xi, China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Qiu wood Condition: Original finish, solid wood cons...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet

$16,500

H 74.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in

Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet

Located in Portland, OR

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Gold

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Alter Table Chinese For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of alter table Chinese available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, all alter table Chinese available were constructed with great care. Alter table Chinese have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Alter table Chinese bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Alter Table Chinese?

Prices for alter table Chinese can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, alter table Chinese begin at $650 and can go as high as $14,188, while the average can fetch as much as $4,000.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Alter Table Chinese

What is Alter Table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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.
What is a Chinese kang table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
A Chinese kang table is a long, low piece of furniture that has a flat surface and rests on four legs. It multitasks as both a dining table and a bed. On 1stDibs, find a variety of kang tables from some of the world's top sellers.
What is a Chinese tea table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.

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