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18thC Irish Oak Bible Box Coffer Stool
18thC Irish Oak Bible Box Coffer Stool

18thC Irish Oak Bible Box Coffer Stool

$4,126

H 18.9 in W 21.26 in D 11.42 in

18thC Irish Oak Bible Box Coffer Stool

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1790 18thC Irish Oak Bible Box Stool sku 1822 W54 x D29 x H48 cm Weight 8 kg

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18th Century Antique Bible Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Bible Table

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE
ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE

ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

century, hand caved 1684 lift top writing work table traditionally used for bible storage Please note

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1680s English Charles II Antique Bible Table

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Oak

Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Bible/Sick Call/Last Rites Box Holder Stand
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Bible/Sick Call/Last Rites Box Holder Stand

Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Bible/Sick Call/Last Rites Box Holder Stand

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

it would have been used to keep the bible in a soft and prominent place but the box size is so square

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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Bible Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Masonic Table with Leather Bible Compartment Flip Lid Compass Legs
19th Century Masonic Table with Leather Bible Compartment Flip Lid Compass Legs

19th Century Masonic Table with Leather Bible Compartment Flip Lid Compass Legs

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Bible. Definitely a piece of American folk art history now. Interior of book, table is 18.5 x 11.

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1860s American Folk Art Antique Bible Table

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Paint

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Bible Box on Stand
Bible Box on Stand

Bible Box on Stand

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H 19 in W 26 in D 18 in

Bible Box on Stand

Located in Montecito, CA

Handsome box mounted on 20th century base. Carvings on three sides with interesting detailing on edges and box top. Iron escutcheon plate and strap hinges. No key

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19th Century Unknown Antique Bible Table

Materials

Wood

Antique reading table / Book Stand
Antique reading table / Book Stand

Antique reading table / Book Stand

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H 40.56 in W 32.68 in D 16.93 in

Antique reading table / Book Stand

Located in Eindhoven, NL

bottom that can hold a book. Also very useful for displaying a book or Bible. Table is in perfect

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Early 1900s English Antique Bible Table

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Oak Bible Box / Side Table
18th Century English Oak Bible Box / Side Table

18th Century English Oak Bible Box / Side Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

18th century English oak bible box on a 20th century stand. With nice old patina.

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18th Century English Jacobean Antique Bible Table

Materials

Oak

English Oak Bible Box
English Oak Bible Box

English Oak Bible Box

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H 21.25 in W 26 in D 17 in

English Oak Bible Box

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

English oak bible box, 18th century, on a 20th century stand.

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Mid-18th Century English Jacobean Antique Bible Table

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Iron

Rare English Hand Carved Bible Box Side Table, circa 1690
Rare English Hand Carved Bible Box Side Table, circa 1690

Rare English Hand Carved Bible Box Side Table, circa 1690

Located in London, GB

A wonderfully carved late 17th century hand carved side table, this highly decorative and unique

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1690s British Gothic Antique Bible Table

Materials

Oak

Antique French End Table Bible Box Carved Oak Two Tier Bench c1790
Antique French End Table Bible Box Carved Oak Two Tier Bench c1790

Antique French End Table Bible Box Carved Oak Two Tier Bench c1790

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French End Table Bible Box Carved Oak Two Tier Bench c1790. Direct from France, a very old

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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Bible Table

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Bible Box on Stand
Antique English Oak Bible Box on Stand

Antique English Oak Bible Box on Stand

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H 27.25 in W 26.5 in D 14 in

Antique English Oak Bible Box on Stand

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

English oak bible box with iron hinges, 19th century resting on a 20th century base. The front

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19th Century English Tudor Antique Bible Table

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Iron

Vintage Adjustable Dictionary/Bible/Book Stand
Vintage Adjustable Dictionary/Bible/Book Stand

Vintage Adjustable Dictionary/Bible/Book Stand

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H 31.5 in W 24 in D 19.5 in

Vintage Adjustable Dictionary/Bible/Book Stand

Located in Oakville, CT

Manufactured by "Geo. J. Flanagan" in Chicago, Il in 1912, this Oak and metal book stand would look great in any application.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Bible Table

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Metal

Antique Queen Anne Elm Bureau or Bible Box
Antique Queen Anne Elm Bureau or Bible Box

Antique Queen Anne Elm Bureau or Bible Box

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H 36.5 in W 20 in D 13 in

Antique Queen Anne Elm Bureau or Bible Box

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A delightful queen Anne period oak and elm bureau/bible box having superbly figured fall front

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Early 18th Century English Country Antique Bible Table

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Elm

Antique Bible Box on Stand, English, Oak, Chest, 17th Century and Later
Antique Bible Box on Stand, English, Oak, Chest, 17th Century and Later

Antique Bible Box on Stand, English, Oak, Chest, 17th Century and Later

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bible box on stand, an English, oak chest dating from the late 17th century and

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17th Century English James II Antique Bible Table

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Oak

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

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H 38.39 in W 28.35 in D 18.9 in

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A wonderful characterful late 18th century portable painted carved oak bureau or bible box on a

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18th Century British Georgian Antique Bible Table

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Oak

Antique Northern Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Prie-dieu Prayer Kneeler Cabinet
Antique Northern Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Prie-dieu Prayer Kneeler Cabinet

Antique Northern Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Prie-dieu Prayer Kneeler Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

, wall accent, tiered etagage chest, hall console, Bible box, sofa table, and more! A prie-dieu / prayer

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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bible Table

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Early 19th Century Tibetan Painted Bible Table
Early 19th Century Tibetan Painted Bible Table

Early 19th Century Tibetan Painted Bible Table

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H 14 in W 31.5 in D 13.25 in

Early 19th Century Tibetan Painted Bible Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Most of it is found in the monasteries. This beautiful Tibetan bible table with original hand

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Early 19th Century Tibetan Antique Bible Table

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Pine, Paint

18th Century Bible Box on Stand
18th Century Bible Box on Stand

18th Century Bible Box on Stand

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H 29.5 in W 25.25 in D 16.63 in

18th Century Bible Box on Stand

Located in High Point, NC

18th century bible box on later stand. The top is made from a single board, which has experienced

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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Bible Table

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Iron

Mid-19th Century English Carved Oak Bible Box Trunk Side Table on Stand
Mid-19th Century English Carved Oak Bible Box Trunk Side Table on Stand

Mid-19th Century English Carved Oak Bible Box Trunk Side Table on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

This Classic, antique bible box was carved in England circa 1860. The sturdy, Baroque style trunk

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Mid-19th Century English Louis XIII Antique Bible Table

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Oak

19th Century French Bronze Folding Table Bible Stand Holder
19th Century French Bronze Folding Table Bible Stand Holder

19th Century French Bronze Folding Table Bible Stand Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Display your Bible or music sheet on this antique bronze stand! Crafted in France, circa 1860, the

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Antique Bible Table

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Brass

1880s Gothic Revival Bronze & Brass Table Lectern Bible Stand by Jones & Willis
1880s Gothic Revival Bronze & Brass Table Lectern Bible Stand by Jones & Willis

1880s Gothic Revival Bronze & Brass Table Lectern Bible Stand by Jones & Willis

By Jones & Willis

Located in Lisse, NL

work of religious art from the late 1800s is perfect for holding your bible. This finest quality

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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Bible Table

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Brass, Bronze

Vintage Antique Articulated and Ornate Cast Iron Book Stand
Vintage Antique Articulated and Ornate Cast Iron Book Stand

Vintage Antique Articulated and Ornate Cast Iron Book Stand

Located in Peekskill, NY

Vintage antique ornate oak and cast iron adjustable bible, dictionary, book stand, table. Early

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Bible Table

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Oak

Vintage Antique Articulated Oak and Cast Iron Book Stand
Vintage Antique Articulated Oak and Cast Iron Book Stand

Vintage Antique Articulated Oak and Cast Iron Book Stand

Located in Peekskill, NY

Vintage antique ornate oak and cast iron adjustable bible, dictionary, book stand, table, Early

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bible Table

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Oak

17th Century Wood Carved Polychromed Lifesize Sitting Franciscan Friar
17th Century Wood Carved Polychromed Lifesize Sitting Franciscan Friar

17th Century Wood Carved Polychromed Lifesize Sitting Franciscan Friar

Located in Haarlem, NL

elbow. The table, chair and bible pictured with him are optional The Franciscans are a group of

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17th Century French Antique Bible Table

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Plaster, Wood

Early 18th Century English Oak Bible Box
Early 18th Century English Oak Bible Box

Early 18th Century English Oak Bible Box

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H 35 in W 24 in D 17.5 in

Early 18th Century English Oak Bible Box

Located in Birmingham, AL

Early 18th century English oak bible box with fitted drawer and studded decoration on an original

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Early 18th Century English Country Antique Bible Table

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Oak

C.1900 Bible Box on Stand
C.1900 Bible Box on Stand

C.1900 Bible Box on Stand

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H 16.75 in W 28 in D 15.5 in

C.1900 Bible Box on Stand

Located in Summerland, CA

Beautifully aged, hand made Bible box on stand. The custom made stand is added later. The lock

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Early 1900s Antique Bible Table

Oak Bible Box on Stand
Oak Bible Box on Stand

Oak Bible Box on Stand

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H 12 in W 24 in D 17 in

Oak Bible Box on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th Century Enlgish oak Bible box (ab)

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Bible Table

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Wood

English 17th Century Oak Bible Box on Modern Stand
English 17th Century Oak Bible Box on Modern Stand

English 17th Century Oak Bible Box on Modern Stand

Located in Pasadena, CA

This late 17th Century box was used to protect family Bibles, letters and important documents such

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Bible Table

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Oak

English 17th Century Oak Bible Box on Later Stand
English 17th Century Oak Bible Box on Later Stand

English 17th Century Oak Bible Box on Later Stand

Located in Pasadena, CA

This Boarded Bible Box as the English call it, features a very attractive deep oak color with a

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Bible Table

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Iron

Victorian Bible Box in the Form of a Stack of Four Books
Victorian Bible Box in the Form of a Stack of Four Books

Victorian Bible Box in the Form of a Stack of Four Books

Located in Hudson, NY

Victorian painted low table, bible box, in the form of a stack of four books. Raised on turned legs

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19th Century American Antique Bible Table

Materials

Paint, Wood

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Baroque Solar System & Zodiac Map – Homann Doppelmayr, Hand Colored c.1742

Baroque Solar System & Zodiac Map – Homann Doppelmayr, Hand Colored c.1742

Located in Langweer, NL

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Bible Table

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Paper

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Bible Table

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Metal

French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt  Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920
French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt  Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920

French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920

$4,214Sale Price|26% Off

H 3.15 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920

Located in Labrit, Landes

French chess game in the thematic of Ancient Egypt. The chess pieces are in painted and waxed plaster, the board is in wood and the is also a display shelf. Each piece is charaterful...

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1920s French Egyptian Revival Antique Bible Table

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Plaster, Wood

4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows
4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows

4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows

Located in Dayton, OH

A charming set of four Early 1900s Edwardian reclaimed, leaded hand painted stained glass windows. Features a multicolored geometric glass pattern set around hand painted and fired ...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Bible Table

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Lead

pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry

pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Experience the timeless elegance of 'Scènes Galantes,' a stunning early 20th century French tapestry featuring a medieval design inspired by the 15th-century masterpiece from the Cl...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Antique Bible Table

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Wool

Wedgwood Jasperware Jardiniere or Planter with Classical Figures, 1930s
Wedgwood Jasperware Jardiniere or Planter with Classical Figures, 1930s

Wedgwood Jasperware Jardiniere or Planter with Classical Figures, 1930s

By Wedgwood

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good Jasperware stoneware Jardiniere or Cache Pot, made by Wedgwood, England and dating to circa 1930s. The jardiniere has a lovely shape, very much like a brush pot...

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Early 20th Century British Classical Greek Antique Bible Table

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Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic

19th Century Bronze Letter Rack - Gothic Revival
19th Century Bronze Letter Rack - Gothic Revival

19th Century Bronze Letter Rack - Gothic Revival

$598

H 9.06 in W 12.6 in D 7.49 in

19th Century Bronze Letter Rack - Gothic Revival

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant French bronze letter rack, late 19th century. The openwork design features intricate Gothic Revival motifs with stylized foliage, quatrefoils, and decorative details, complem...

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1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Bible Table

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Bronze

Spanish Style Sideboard in Hand Carved Solid Walnut and Wrought Iron
Spanish Style Sideboard in Hand Carved Solid Walnut and Wrought Iron

Spanish Style Sideboard in Hand Carved Solid Walnut and Wrought Iron

Located in Meer, VAN

Spanish Style Sideboard in Hand Carved Solid Walnut and Wrought Iron, Europe, Early 20th Century. A stunning Spanish style sideboard / console table with drawers in carved solid wal...

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Early 20th Century European Spanish Colonial Antique Bible Table

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Wrought Iron

Reclaimed Medieval Style Square Stained Glass Window
Reclaimed Medieval Style Square Stained Glass Window

Reclaimed Medieval Style Square Stained Glass Window

$2,445

H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 0.4 in

Reclaimed Medieval Style Square Stained Glass Window

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A reclaimed medieval style square stained glass window, one of three similar in the same design in different sizes we are selling. This stained and leaded glass panel will make a b...

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20th Century English Medieval Antique Bible Table

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Lead

FRENCH MEERSCHAUM PIPE with case - 19th Century
FRENCH MEERSCHAUM PIPE with case - 19th Century

FRENCH MEERSCHAUM PIPE with case - 19th Century

$454

H 3.15 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in

FRENCH MEERSCHAUM PIPE with case - 19th Century

Located in TEYJAT, FR

This 19th-century French Meerschaum pipe, marked with the maker's trade label "Peristyle Montpensier," is a fine example of craftsmanship from the period. The pipe, though well used,...

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19th Century French Antique Bible Table

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Clay, Wood

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Bible Table

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Stained Glass

Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder
Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder

Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder

$7,500

H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 23 in

Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch design. (late 19th cent.)

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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Bible Table

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Walnut

Italian Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Wishing Stone Well Head and Base
Italian Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Wishing Stone Well Head and Base

Italian Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Wishing Stone Well Head and Base

Located in Rome, IT

A fine Italian carved limestone and wrought iron wishing well head from the Veneto area. Great decoration for your garden. It may also be used as a planter. The octagonal base diamet...

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20th Century European Renaissance Antique Bible Table

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Limestone

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

$22,500

H 37 in W 18.125 in D 18.25 in

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

Gallé first designed the Ombelle chairs to great critical acclaim at the 1900 Exposition Universelle. The chairs were inspired by the umbellifer family. The species in this family, i...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bible Table

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Cane, Walnut

Pocket Globe, Lane, London 1815
Pocket Globe, Lane, London 1815

Pocket Globe, Lane, London 1815

$10,775

H 3.15 in Dm 3.15 in

Pocket Globe, Lane, London 1815

By Lane's

Located in Milano, IT

Pocket Globe Lane London, 1815 The globe is contained in its original black leather case. The sphere measures 2.76 in (7 cm) whereas the case measures 3.15 in (8 cm). State of con...

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1810s English Other Antique Bible Table

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Leather, Wood, Paper

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

$11,710 / set

H 14.25 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

Located in London, GB

A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bible Table

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Crystal, Ormolu

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Antique Bible Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique bible table available at 1stDibs. Each antique bible table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique bible table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bible table, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique bible table over the years, but those crafted by Jones & Willis are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Bible Table?

The average selling price for an antique bible table at 1stDibs is $1,650, while they’re typically $775 on the low end and $5,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Bible Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
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    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
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    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.