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19Th Century - Two Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Two Altar Cloths

19Th Century - Two Altar Cloths

$1,680Sale Price|30% Off

19Th Century - Two Altar Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot features two Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, remarkable examples of sacred textile craftsmanship.

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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS
AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS

AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS

Located in Madrid, ES

AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS in velvet embroidered with gold and silver thread.

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Velvet

19Th Century - Four Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Four Altar Cloths

19Th Century - Four Altar Cloths

$420Sale Price|30% Off

19Th Century - Four Altar Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot comprises four Portuguese altar cloths, dating from the 19th to early 20th century, exemplifying the exquisite artistry of ecclesiastical textiles from this transitional per...

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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths

19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths

$630Sale Price|30% Off

19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot consists of six Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, representing the rich tradition of ecclesiastical textile craftsmanship.

Category

19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

19Th Century - Three Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Three Altar Cloths

19Th Century - Three Altar Cloths

$525Sale Price|30% Off

19Th Century - Three Altar Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot comprises three altar cloths of Portuguese origin, dating from the 19th century, and exemplifying the refinement of ecclesiastical textile art from the period.

Category

19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths

19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This collection consists of six Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, each representing the refinement and devotion associated with ecclesiastical textiles of the period.

Category

19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Antique Religious banners or altar cloths, Belgium 1900s
Set of 2 Antique Religious banners or altar cloths, Belgium 1900s

Set of 2 Antique Religious banners or altar cloths, Belgium 1900s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1900 / religious banners / fabric / Antique / Religious Two antique catholic altar cloths with embroidered doves and letters in a wreath.

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Late 19th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths
19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths

19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot comprises five Portuguese altar cloths, dating from the 19th century, each representing the refinement and devotional artistry of ecclesiastical textiles from the period.

Category

19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

19Th Century - Four Liturgical Cloths
19Th Century - Four Liturgical Cloths

19Th Century - Four Liturgical Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot presents a set of four Portuguese altar cloths, dating from the 19th century, which beautifully illustrate the artistry and devotion embodied in ecclesiastical textiles of t...

Category

19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths
19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths

19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot features five Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, exemplifying the exquisite craftsmanship and devotional artistry characteristic of Portuguese ecclesiastical tex...

Category

19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

Turkish Ottoman Textile Baroque-Inspired Floral
Turkish Ottoman Textile Baroque-Inspired Floral

Turkish Ottoman Textile Baroque-Inspired Floral

Located in Ferrara, IT

The piece likely served as a ceremonial cover, wall hanging, or altar cloth, denoting wealth and status. The vibrant silk threads in hues of burgundy, olive, ivory, and soft green co...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wool

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.

Category

17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.

Category

17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.

Category

17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.

Category

17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, German Devotional Chromolithograph, ca.1900
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, German Devotional Chromolithograph, ca.1900

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, German Devotional Chromolithograph, ca.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition shows the young saint in quiet adoration of the crucifix, his head tilted in prayerful devotion, surrounded by classic symbols of sanctity and purity: lilies, rosary ...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Paper

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Antique Altar Cloth Sections
Antique Altar Cloth Sections

Antique Altar Cloth Sections

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H 18 in W 54 in

Antique Altar Cloth Sections

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Set of Three Silk with Gold Metalic Embroidered Alter Clothes, See photos for emboridery details. Could be used for Window Valances or made into handsome pillows.

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19th Century European Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Gold

Fine Antique Zardozi Embroidered Panel  Kashmir c. Late 19th Century
Fine Antique Zardozi Embroidered Panel  Kashmir c. Late 19th Century

Fine Antique Zardozi Embroidered Panel Kashmir c. Late 19th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

While similar textiles were sometimes used as ceremonial table covers, altar cloths, or decorative throws, their primary role was to signal wealth, refinement, and devotion.

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wool

Dean of Westminster Bringing the Crown for the Coronation of George IV
Dean of Westminster Bringing the Crown for the Coronation of George IV

Dean of Westminster Bringing the Crown for the Coronation of George IV

By James Stephanoff

Located in New York, NY

Original hand-colored engraving by James Stephanoff published 1824 of "The Dean of Westminster in Rich Cope, Bringing the Crown from the Altar on a Cushion of Cloth of Gold" at the ...

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1820s Realist Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Engraving

A Large Japanese Altar Cloth (Uchishiki)
A Large Japanese Altar Cloth (Uchishiki)

A Large Japanese Altar Cloth (Uchishiki)

Located in Austin, TX

A large Japanese temple altar cloth, known as an uchishiki. Made of finely woven silk brocade, featuring phoenix roundels and paulownia leaf design.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Altar Cloth

Antique Tibetan Geometric Silk Damask Altar Cloth
Antique Tibetan Geometric Silk Damask Altar Cloth

Antique Tibetan Geometric Silk Damask Altar Cloth

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by VICKI SHIBA Antique Tibetan Geometric Silk Damask Altar Cloth A ceremonial cloth used for presenting sacred objects and as a visual focus for meditation.

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Early 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Silk

Dragon Ascendancy: Antique Buddhist Altar Cloth
Dragon Ascendancy: Antique Buddhist Altar Cloth

Dragon Ascendancy: Antique Buddhist Altar Cloth

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H 0.79 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in

Dragon Ascendancy: Antique Buddhist Altar Cloth

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Measuring an imposing 215 x 150 cm, it is woven from sumptuous silk with a sturdy cotton backing, ensuring its presence is as enduring as its craftsmanship. The altar cloth is emblaz...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Gold

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

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H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.

Category

17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Irish Carved Oak Aneroid Barometer Retailed by William Egan Cork Ireland
Antique Irish Carved Oak Aneroid Barometer Retailed by William Egan Cork Ireland

Antique Irish Carved Oak Aneroid Barometer Retailed by William Egan Cork Ireland

Located in Dublin, Ireland

As well as producing silver, the firm made small wooden decorative items to include Barometers and altar cloths for churches in Ireland and the U.S.A.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Brass

17th Century Embroidered Altar Cloth Framed Textile Art Cornucopia a pair
17th Century Embroidered Altar Cloth Framed Textile Art Cornucopia a pair

17th Century Embroidered Altar Cloth Framed Textile Art Cornucopia a pair

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

17th Century Altar Cloth Fragments Framed in a bois dore frame with green behind glass Made of hand woven silk Metallic thread embroidered Depicting Cornucopia also known as the Hor...

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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Metallic Thread

Early 20th Century Tibetan Geometric Sleeping Carpet 'Khaden'
Early 20th Century Tibetan Geometric Sleeping Carpet 'Khaden'

Early 20th Century Tibetan Geometric Sleeping Carpet 'Khaden'

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This composition refers to silk patchwork geometric altar cloths that were common in Tibet and used by monks and lamas.

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th century Portuguese Tile Panel

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H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in

17th century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.

Category

17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

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H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.

Category

17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (Our Lady of Solitude)

Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (Our Lady of Solitude)

Located in New York, NY

This work, like many painted representations of the Señora de la Soledad, represents a sculpted depiction of the Virgin set atop an altar. Dressed in an austere white tunic and black...

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18th Century Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Green and Gold Ecclesiastical Embroidery Brocade Altar Cloth or Banner
Antique Green and Gold Ecclesiastical Embroidery Brocade Altar Cloth or Banner

Antique Green and Gold Ecclesiastical Embroidery Brocade Altar Cloth or Banner

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Antique reen and gold ecclesiastical embroidery altar cloth or banner. Woven silk textile with grapes, floral pattern and the middle gold embroidery metallic threads with initials.

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19th Century Italian Regency Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Metallic Thread

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Antique Altar Cloth For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique altar cloth for your home. An antique altar cloth — often made from wood, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique altar cloth — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique altar cloth is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Arts and Crafts and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique altar cloth has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Europa Antiques are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Altar Cloth?

An antique altar cloth can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,319, while the lowest priced sells for $256 and the highest can go for as much as $360,000.