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Indian Sandstone Carving of Shiva
Located in New York, 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

Indian Sandstone Carving of Shiva
Indian Sandstone Carving of Shiva
H 18.5 in W 9.9 in D 8.8 in
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

Altar Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Altar sculpture by Lea Munsch Dimensions: W 27 x D 17 x H 45 cm Materials: Stoneware Each piece is
Category

2010s French Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Altar Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Altar Sculpture by Lea Munsch
H 17.72 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
Wax Clock Altar Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A candle holder rendered in blood red steel is mounted onto the wall as an altar panel painting
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Wax Clock Altar Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
Wax Clock Altar Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
H 52.76 in W 23.63 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Terracotta Altar Vase
By Taylor Ruby Bell
Located in Portland, OR
, ancient artifacts, and Modernist art/furniture/architecture, Taylor hand-builds unique vessels that are
Category

2010s North American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

19th Century Chinese Walnut Altar 'Hetao Mu' Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautifully carved 19th century altar table is traditionally constructed with mortise and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Chinese Antique Narrow Altar Table with Cloud Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A remarkable 19th century Chinese altar with a single board top and hand constructed flanges. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

The Snaked Altar Column Statue Compressed Marble Powder Sculpture Bergama Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 8 kg The Snaked Altar, situated atop a marble column at the entrance square of the Ancient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Sculptures and Car...

Materials

Statuary Marble

The Snaked Altar Column Statue Compressed Marble Powder Sculpture Bergama Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 8 kg The Snaked Altar, situated atop a marble column at the entrance square of the Ancient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Sculptures and Car...

Materials

Statuary Marble

Chinese Vintage Altar Vase with Yellow Crackle Finish and Flaring Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage altar vase from the mid 20th century, with yellow crackle finish and flaring neck
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set Of 3 Altar Candlesticks Candle Holder - Bronze - Period: XIXth Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A delightful set of three bronze altar candlesticks. Originally, candlesticks usually stood on
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Antique 19th Century French Other Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Two Grand Tour Engravings of Ancient Greek Sculptures
Located in London, GB
Two exquisite and rare etchings of ancient sculptures by Pierre Bouillon (1776-1831), from his book
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Classical Greek Prints

Materials

Paper

Large Antique Set of Four Handcrafted Glazed Ceramic Church Altar Candlesticks
Located in Lisse, NL
safely stand? They too add to the ancient quality and unique look and feel that these purple colored
Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

19th Louis XIV Style Pair of Church / Altar Candlesticks in Silver Metal / Lamp
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice pair of church or altar candlesticks in silver metal. The wear of the silver gives them
Category

Antique 19th Century European Louis XIV Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Neolith Stool in Exposed Aggregate
By Jeff Martin Joinery
Located in Vancouver, BC
Our new range of altar-like work aims to explore both contemporary and ancient stone masonry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Stools

Materials

Concrete

A Gothic Revival French Oak Chest, c.1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Europe modernized (especially France and Britain) a great nostalgia for ancient forms spread even as
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

A Gothic Revival French Oak Chest, c.1880
A Gothic Revival French Oak Chest, c.1880
H 35.75 in W 52.5 in D 23 in
Dolmen Table, nesting pair in Silver Travertine and Ebonized Oak
By Jeff Martin Joinery
Located in Vancouver, BC
. The ancient megalithic stone structures of Europe are enshrouded in mystery, with an incongruous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Wax Clock Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A candle holder rendered in stainless steel is mounted onto the wall as an altar panel painting
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Wax Clock Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
Wax Clock Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
H 23.63 in W 2.37 in D 19.69 in
Dolmen Table pair in Silver Travertine and Claro Walnut by Jeff Martin Joinery
By Jeff Martin Joinery
Located in Vancouver, BC
. The ancient megalithic stone structures of Europe are enshrouded in mystery, with an incongruous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Wax Clock Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A candle holder rendered in stainless steel is mounted onto the wall as an altar panel painting
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Wax Clock Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
Wax Clock Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
H 23.63 in W 2.37 in D 19.69 in
Antique Gemstone Gilt Bronze Mounted Rock Crystal Vessel Offering Bowl
Located in Forney, TX
carved rock crystal vessel Buddhist altar offering bowl. Exquisitely handmade, South Asian antique
Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Wax Clock Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A candle holder rendered in stainless steel is mounted onto the wall as an altar panel painting
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Wax Clock Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
Wax Clock Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
H 23.63 in W 2.37 in D 19.69 in
Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Strap Handles, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
within a shrine or atop a home altar. An essential element of ritual prayer, incense is burned to measure
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C
Located in London, GB
a naturally aged patina, decorated with ancient motifs often appeared on the bronze vessels from the
Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Neolith Bench in Cast Resin by Jeff Martin Joinery
By Jeff Martin Joinery
Located in Vancouver, BC
Our range of altar-like work aims to explore both contemporary and ancient production techniques
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Benches

Materials

Resin

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

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite ceramic fu dog figurines likely once stood upon a home altar as incense burners to
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful Roman School of the 17th Century " Jesus among the Doctors "
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
wall looking towards the altar. The scene is set inside the Temple of Jerusalem where twelve-year-old
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Pair of Large Grand Tour Engravings by Pierre Bouillon
Located in London, GB
Two exquisite and rare etchings of ancient sculptures by Pierre Bouillon (1776-1831), from his book
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Prints

Materials

Paper

Grand Tour Engravings of Germanicus and Sextus-Pompeius by Pierre Bouillon
Located in London, GB
A pair of exquisite and rare etchings of ancient sculptures by Pierre Bouillon (1776-1831), from
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Porcelain De Paris French Wedding Vase For The Church
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
brought by the bride and groom to the church where the wedding took place to embellish the altar during
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Marble Carving of the Ludovisi Throne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
statue of a colossal god, but the definite function is unknown. It may have been a throne, an altar, or
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Antique Marble Carving of the Ludovisi Throne
Antique Marble Carving of the Ludovisi Throne
H 11.62 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in
Rare Historical Set Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Panels Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
inscription "I love ancient people", presumably by the artist as well. The Oshi-E (also known as kiritori
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Silk, Fabric, Paper

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

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono Inkpot of a Crab, 19th Century, Japan, Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
alcove or butsudan altar. Crab The crab is often used symbolically as the name sounds the same as
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Carved Chestnut Solomonic Columns from Portugal
Located in Dallas, TX
In the 2nd century CE, a set of columns were carved in Greek marble for an ancient temple. In the
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

Italian Wooden Church Candlesticks in the Shape of a Torch Holder
Located in Prato, Tuscany
pair of Italian altar candlesticks in the shape of a torch; they were made completely by the technique
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Medieval Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Ferdinando Meccani “Corinto” Sideboard In Wengé And Stained Oak, Italy 1978
By Ferdinando Meccani
Located in Hellouw, NL
ancient Greek civilizations is reflected in the name and has a rather monumental connotation. This suits
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Wenge

Oil Painting Miraculous Image of Insbruck Maria with Child After Cranach
Located in Berghuelen, DE
altar in the cathedral of Insbruck. Framed with antique wooden frame. Unsigned, Germany, Bavaria early
Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Early Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Victorian Mahogany & Inlaid Card Games Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
church where the wedding took place in order to embellish the altar during the ceremony; the bride and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

The flagellation - Brabant, circa 1560
Located in Bruxelles, BE
, dressed only in an ancient-style loincloth. In this image of devotion, where action is suspended, the
Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

The flagellation - Brabant, circa 1560
The flagellation - Brabant, circa 1560
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 2.76 in
Mary and Joseph in the Barn of Bethlehem, Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Berghuelen, DE
private clients. Often they are utilized for the deep rooted tradition of the home altar 'Herrgottswinkel
Category

Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Baroque Carved Polychromed Architectural Column Capital Table Pair
Located in Forney, TX
spiral scroll volutes, acanthus leaf carvings, figural ancient mask (face) on two sides, floral accents
Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Spina B3.1 Bench by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Spina B3.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Spina B3.1 Bench by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 33.47 in
Caramel Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
objects and planes makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Caramel Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Caramel Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 51.19 in
Spina C5.1 Console Table by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
objects and planes makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now
Category

2010s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Spina C5.1 Console Table by Cara Davide
Spina C5.1 Console Table by Cara Davide
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 51.19 in
Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4 elements in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Spina B2.1 Bench by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Spina B2.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Spina B2.1 Bench by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 24.61 in
Spina T2.2 Side Table by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
objects and planes makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Spina T2.2 Side Table by Cara Davide
Spina T2.2 Side Table by Cara Davide
H 15.75 in W 25.79 in D 25.79 in
Spina T1.1 Table/Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
objects and planes makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Spina T1.1 Table/Stool by Cara Davide
Spina T1.1 Table/Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4 elements in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Spina T3.2 Bench by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4
Category

2010s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Spina T3.2 Bench by Cara Davide
Spina T3.2 Bench by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic depiction. The collection is now composed of 4 elements in 4
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 51.19 in
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction. The collection is now composed of 4
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 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.