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19th Century Church Altar Candlestick
Located in Ongar, GB
A lovely 19th century church altar candlestick made from brass which has a lovely worn patina in
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19th Century French Antique Church Altars
Materials
Brass
Antique Bronze & Giltwood Church Altar Candlesticks
Located in Sheridan, CO
Two stunning antique Continental church altar candlesticks, late 19th c.
Set includes;
1) Bronze
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Late 19th Century French Antique Church Altars
Materials
Bronze
Antique Church Altar Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, likely one-of-a-kind Spanish Colonial church altar, repurposed as a sideboard server or
Category
19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Church Altars
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of antique Neo-Gothic style oak church altars.
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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Oak
Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0042
Located in Norton, MA
Antique pair of Gothic Cathedral motif brass prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Church Altars
Materials
Bronze
H 22 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0043
Located in Norton, MA
Large antique pair of Gothic Cathedral Motif brass prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Church Altars
Materials
Bronze
H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar candlesticks, Ric.0044
Located in Norton, MA
Large Antique Pair of Gothic Cathedral Motif Brass Prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Church Altars
Materials
Bronze
H 28.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Large church altar and in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large church altar in Neo-Gothic style, made at the end of the 19th century. The altar is carved in
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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Oak
Pair of Wrought Iron Gold Spanish Church Altar Gates
Located in Hastings, GB
A glorious pair of large, hand forged wrought iron Church Altar Gates, Spain circa 1900. These
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Early 1900s Spanish Baroque Antique Church Altars
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Antique European Carved Giltwood Church Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Baroque period monumental carved polychromed gilt wood church altar figure
Category
18th Century European Baroque Antique Church Altars
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent rustic Spanish Colonial antique, circa 1725, church altar with remarkable patina and
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18th Century Central American Baroque Antique Church Altars
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
19th Century American Neo-Gothic Oak Church Altar Temple Lectern Book Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental antique Victorian Gothic Revival carved oak church altar / synagogue lectern / book
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19th Century North American Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Oak
H 56 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Italian Carved Polychrome Wood Church Altar Candle Stand Pricket
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Italian hand carved polychromed parcel gilt church altar stick. Born in Italy in the
Category
19th Century Antique Church Altars
Materials
Metal
19th Century hand crafted model of a church altar diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century hand crafted model of a church altar diorama
An important 19th Century paper over
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1870s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Church Altars
Materials
Pine
Stunning Pair of Forged Brass Arts and Crafts Church Altar Floor Candle Stands
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and amazing condition, solid brass Arts & Crafts church altar candle stands.
This finest
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Church Altars
Materials
Brass
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H 43.3 in Dm 14.4 in
Important Monumental Italian Church Altar Frontal Antependium
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Italian church antependium altar frontal, acquired from the estate of the iconic
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19th Century Antique Church Altars
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
A deep carved large giltwood altar vase, probably German, in the baroque style, but dating to the
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1890s German Baroque Antique Church Altars
Materials
Wood
Gothic Revival Extremely Detailed Gilt Brass & Bronze Church Altar Missal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
church altar piece even more special are the inlaid, diamond-like stones on the front and the colorful
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
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H 5.9 in W 11.8 in D 12.2 in
Gilt Bronze Antique Church Altar Candlestick w Angel Sculptures by Edmond Lesage
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and heavy bronze. church altar candlestick by goldsmith Ed. Lesage of Paris, France
Category
19th Century French Antique Church Altars
Materials
Bronze
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H 33 in Dm 9.5 in
2 Antique Church Altar 7 Light Adjustable Candelabras Candle Holders Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century pair of brass seven light candelabras - church / temple / altar candlesticks
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Church Altars
Materials
Brass
H 19 in W 19.5 in D 7.25 in
Antique Pair of Bronze Gothic Revival Church Altar Candlesticks / Candle Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
size pair of church candle holders to create that special atmosphere then this bronze pair could be
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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H 21.6 in W 9 in D 9 in
Large Antique Set of Four Handcrafted Glazed Ceramic Church Altar Candlesticks
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning group of early 20th century church candleholders.
If you are looking for stylish and
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Ceramic
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H 18 in Dm 7.75 in
Rare Gothic Revival Embossed Brass Eagle Sculpture Church Altar Bible Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and sculptural, Arts & Crafts era, church bible or book stand.
This late 1800s bible
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Brass
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H 14.7 in W 22.1 in D 13 in
Rare Antique and Handcrafted Gothic Revival Bronze Church Altar / Sacristy Bell
Located in Lisse, NL
church relics as one of our specialties, we are always looking for rare pieces we have never seen before
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Bronze
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H 3.5 in Dm 9.8 in
Antique French Scagliola Faux-Marble Catholic Church Altar Shelf, Early 20th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
for displaying religious icons from a French Catholic church.
Hand-painted with faux-marble and faux
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Early 20th Century French Antique Church Altars
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 20.48 in W 67.33 in D 13.39 in
Large Pair of Brass and Blackened Wood Church Altar Candlesticks Candle Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful pair of church candlesticks with the original, large bobeches.
If you are
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Church Altars
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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H 12.6 in Dm 8.25 in
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
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19th Century European Louis XIV Antique Church Altars
Materials
Silver Plate
H 20.48 in Dm 5.52 in
19th Century Gothic Revival Bronze Altar Candlestick Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of antique Neo-Gothic bronze church altar stick candle prickets with beautifully
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Bronze
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered And Painted Wooden Tabernacle
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small tabernacle that once graced a church altar. Beautiful original silverleaf and faux
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Church Altars
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 15.16 in D 8.67 in
Large Antique Carved Religious Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful antique religious carved wood and plaster Catholic Church altar figure. The large
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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Church Altars
Materials
Metal
Silvered Metal Ecclesiastical Candlestick Floor Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid-19 century French church altar candlestick made of wood clad with silvered metal in the
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Church Altars
Materials
Sheet Metal
Pair of 17th/ 18th Century Italian White Marble Baroque Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
adorned a church altar.
Original period pieces, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered and small losses
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Church Altars
Materials
Marble
18th C Tall Gold Baroque Altar Pricket Candlestick
Located in Hastings, GB
A remarkable 18th century German Baroque church altar candlestick, carved wood and gilded gesso
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1760s German Baroque Antique Church Altars
Materials
Wood
Antique Spanish Colonial Baptismal Font Vessel and Altar Garniture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
tone with gilt accents, including two church altar garnitures, approx 6.5"h, 3"w, and one silver
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19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Church Altars
Materials
Silver
Baroque Period, Italian, Marble Tabernacle
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Fabulous, hand-carved and veneered, 1700's, solid marble tabernacle from an Italian church altar
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Church Altars
Materials
Marble
Candle Stick, France, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb church altar candlestick of the Romantic period. Decorations in gold leaf and blue and white
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Church Altars
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Pair of 18th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Candlestick Torchere
Located in Madrid, ES
surely part of the church altar trousseau, in gilded wood and hand-carved with remains of polychrome
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1790s Spanish Baroque Antique Church Altars
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Gold Candlesticks with a Wallpaper Base and Polished Jasper
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
had a designated place on the church altar.
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Church Altars
Materials
Multi-gemstone
H 22.5 in Dm 4.25 in
19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Folk Art Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
An antique Spanish Colonial period hand carved and painted santo church altar figure. Born in
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19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Church Altars
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Gilt Gothic Art Carved Wood Angel Sculpture Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and sizeable Church altar candelabra in the form of a winged Angel.
This hand-carved
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Gothic Antique Church Altars
Materials
Wood
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H 25 in W 12.5 in D 8.5 in
18th Century Italian Carved Painted Wood Reliquary Altar Figure Bust Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of scarce large Italian Baroque period carved and painted wood church altar
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Church Altars
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
Pair of Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Altar Pricket Candlesticks w. Lion Sculptures
Located in Antwerp, BE
your home or house of prayer. Because of their practical size they are perfect for a church altar, but
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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Bronze
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H 17.33 in Dm 8.27 in
Pair of 18th Century Italian Vases Decorated with Shells and Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of 18th century Italian gold leaf church altar vases decorated with fossil shells
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Church Altars
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Spanish Colonial Silver Santo Crown
Located in Forney, TX
church altar figure, having a cross finial, pierced arches with foliate motif and finely engraved
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19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Church Altars
Materials
Silver
Pair of Daprato Studios Kneeling Angel Statues, c. 1910
By Daprato Rigali Studios
Located in High Point, NC
These stunning angel sculptures are sold as a pair. They were originally placed on an church altar
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1910s American Antique Church Altars
Materials
Plaster, Pine
Pair of Large Rustic Religious Stripped Wood Antique Santo Altar Figures
Located in Forney, TX
Santo church altar figures.
18th/early 19th century, primitive hand-crafted construction, finely
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Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Church Altars
Materials
Wood, Paint
17th Century Italian Architectural Fragment with Carnelian Pebbles and Raw Agate
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
from the interior of a church altar and it was probably above a figure of Christ. The minerals
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Church Altars
Materials
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Agate, Metal, Gold Leaf
H 9 in W 23.5 in D 3 in
Antique Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Crucifix with a Gilt Bronze Corpus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and impressive make, Gothic church altar crucifix.
This ornate and all hand-crafted
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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H 21.5 in W 10.6 in D 5.2 in
Gothic Revival Brass Church Sculpture Stand w. Cloissoné Lamb of God Symbol 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare 19th century Gothic church altar stand with cloisonné Agnus Dei symbol in a bronze quatrefoil
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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H 5.5 in W 12.2 in D 11.2 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Altar Pricket Candlesticks w. Lion Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
perfect for a church altar, but displayed on a Gothic piece of furniture they will also make the ideal
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Bronze
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H 16.5 in Dm 6.7 in
Pair of Late 19th c. Carved Painted and Gilded Wood Pedestals
Located in Hudson, NY
used as candlesticks for a private church altar as can be seen by the large hole in the top for the
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19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Church Altars
Materials
Pine
Irish sterling silver wine jug, Weir & sons company Dublin, 1917
By Weir & Sons Dublin
Located in DEVENTER, NL
been part of a church altar service.
Marked with:
Makers mark TW – Thomas Weir, this mark has been
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1910s Irish Antique Church Altars
Materials
Silver
Impressive Gothic Revival Sizable Antique French Gilt Bronze Chimera Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century bronze and brass church altar candle holder.
This rare and decorative Gothic
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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H 27 in Dm 14 in
Antique Pair of Gilt Bronze & Brass & Enamel Gothic Revival Church Candlesticks
Located in Lisse, NL
condition and they will look great on a church altar (where they probably originate from), but they could
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Brass
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H 25.4 in Dm 6.7 in
Antique & Rare Hand Painted Plaster, Church Sculpture or Statue of Jesus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Jesus statue too are second to none. It would be great if He were to again grace a church altar or the
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Church Altars
Materials
Metal, Brass, Zinc
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H 43.4 in W 15.2 in D 11 in
Fine 19th Century European Gilt Bronze Ormolu Monstrance Reliquary
Located in Forney, TX
, and rich in history they can be. We have many other examples available, including church altars
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19th Century European Empire Antique Church Altars
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Reliefs in Marble Représenting the Virgin Mary and Christ after GIRARDON
By François Girardon
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
church. The works of the high altar were then molded in terracotta in 1707 to adorn the church of Saint
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Church Altars
Materials
Marble
H 12.6 in Dm 10.24 in
Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood Cast Iron Tabernacle
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique European religious polychromed gilt wood and cast iron mounted church altar
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19th Century European Empire Revival Antique Church Altars
Materials
Iron
18th century Polychrome and Giltwood Angel from the ambit of Franz Ignaz Gunther
Located in Leesburg, VA
of the upper section of a tall church altar in Bavaria where such angelic sculptures frequently
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Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Church Altars
Materials
Wood
H 42 in W 30 in D 12 in
Pair Pricket Candle Sticks Altar Church Ecclesiastical French 19th Century
Located in Mimizan, FR
separately
Altar Sticks
Gilded Metal
From a French Chateau Chapel
Good antique used condition with usual
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Church Altars
Materials
Bronze
H 23.63 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
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Antique Church Altars For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique church altars for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique church altars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Antique church altars have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique church altars bearing Baroque or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique church altars over the years, but those made by Luis Martinez Vargas Machuca are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Church Altars?
Antique church altars can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,092, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $14,500.
Questions About Antique Church Altars
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023The side altars in a church are called side-altars or bye-altars. In some cases, these secondary altars are inside chapels, but they can also be positioned against or near walls or within bays at the front of the sanctuary. On 1stDibs, find a collection of altars from some of the world’s top sellers.
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