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Ancient Buddhist Stone Tabletop Altar with a Lotus Flower
Located in Antwerp, BE
An exceptional and very early Buddhist stone altar equipped with two handgrips for moving it to the
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Hellenistic Antiquities
Materials
Schist
Carved Celadon Porcelain Altar Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
distinguished by imperial patronage. This piece is a porcelain vase with a design reminiscent of an ancient
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Superb F. Barbidienne Gilt, Patinated Bronze Napoleon III Figural Table Lamp
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
and a classical scene of maidens around an altar in the Ancient Greek tradition. Shaped black slate
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Studio Greytak "Classic Peekaboo Table 1" Epidote, Stainless Steel and Walnut
By Studio Greytak
Located in Missoula, MT
crystals sit suspended in their matrix between three slender columns like an ancient relic displayed at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Altar Tabernacle Cabinets Black and Gold Wood, Carved Door, 1800, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient altar tabernacle in black lacquered wood with gold sculpture finishes, all carved by hand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Indian Sandstone Carving of Shiva
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique Indian stone carving depicting Shiva, was likely once part of a large ancient altar idol
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian International Style Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Ancient 16th Century Chinese Limestone Altar
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancient 16th century Chinese limestone altar from the Shanxi Province of China.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Console Tables
Materials
Limestone
Ancient Roman Stone Carving Votive Altar for the God Vitris
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare Roman stone votive altar, dedicated to the god Vitiris near the site of Hadrian’s
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Folk Art Sculptures
Recessed Leg Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Slender, long tables like this are often referred to as “altar tables.” In ancient China they were
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Altar Table with Square Spandrels
Located in Chicago, IL
In ancient China, altar tables were used to hold musical instruments or display precious jades and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Chapo T14D dining table in elm France 1965
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
of the altars of ancient temples. Although in some respects the T14 seems to come from the depths of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Elm
French Gothic-Style Silver Gilt Chalice
Located in New Orleans, LA
ancient manuscripts and early Christian altars. Reserved for the administration of the Eucharist at
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Ancient Chinese Limestone Altar, late Ming to Qing Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancient Chinese limestone altar from the Shanxi Province of China. Late Ming to Qing Dynasty.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Console Tables
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Shallow Altar Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Slender, long tables like this are often referred to as “altar tables.” In ancient China they were
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Early 20th Century Italian High-Relief Plaster Wall Plaque
Located in Stamford, CT
on the ancient Ara Pacis Augustae peace altar in Rome, thus the feeling of peace, joy and prosperity
Category
Early 20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
19th Century Chinese Round Leg Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
In ancient China, altar tables such as this were used to hold musical instruments or display
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Materials
Cypress
Italian High-Relief Wall Plaque, Roman Influence, Large Molded Fiberglass, 1955
Located in Quechee, VT
. It is in the style of the relief sculptures on the ancient Ara Pacis Augustae peace altar in Rome
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Fiberglass
H 41 in W 37.25 in D 6.5 in
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Ancient Altar For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ancient altar you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every ancient altar was constructed with great care. There are 101 variations of the antique or vintage ancient altar you’re looking for, while we also have 31 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ancient altar, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An ancient altar, designed in the modern, Baroque or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one ancient altar that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cara e Davide, Jeff Martin Joinery and Jeff Martin produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Ancient Altar?
The average selling price for an ancient altar at 1stDibs is $5,977, while they’re typically $380 on the low end and $149,209 for the highest priced.