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Ethiopian Bronze Hanging Coptic Censer, circa 1850
Ethiopian Bronze Hanging Coptic Censer, circa 1850

Ethiopian Bronze Hanging Coptic Censer, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The incense burner's tarnished surface and intricate form adds incredible texture to modern interiors, reimagined as a decorative lamp or wall hanging.

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Mid-19th Century Ethiopian Antique Incense

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Bronze and White Marble Trim, 19th Century
Gilded Bronze and White Marble Trim, 19th Century

Gilded Bronze and White Marble Trim, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilded bronze and white marble trim, 19th century Composed of a clock and a pair of candlesticks and a pair of incense burners Clock 18th century. Measures: H 39cm, W 31 cm, D 15 c...

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19th Century European Antique Incense

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilded Bronze and White Marble Trim, 19th Century
Gilded Bronze and White Marble Trim, 19th Century

Gilded Bronze and White Marble Trim, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilded bronze and white marble trim, 19th century Composed of a clock and a pair of candlesticks and a pair of incense burners Clock 18th century. Measures: H 39cm, W 31 cm, D 15 c...

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19th Century European Antique Incense

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Green Jade Lamp
Green Jade Lamp

Green Jade Lamp

Sold|$1,200

Green Jade Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

A heavily carved incense burner (Koro) of light green jade, mounted as lamp.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Incense

Materials

Jade

19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table

19th Century Chinese Altar Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood altar table with three drawers each carved with incense burners, with brass hardware.

Category

19th Century Antique Incense

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Altar
19th Century Chinese Altar

19th Century Chinese Altar

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood altar table with a Ming inspired geometric carved apron and "incense stick bundle" beaded legs.

Category

19th Century Antique Incense

Materials

Elm

Italian Baroque Revival Bronze Incensiere, Second Half of the 19th Century
Italian Baroque Revival Bronze Incensiere, Second Half of the 19th Century

Italian Baroque Revival Bronze Incensiere, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The oval shaped pierced bronze incense burner hanging from twisting rods and an original canopy, easily converted to a lantern.

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1870s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Incense

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Altar Table
Chinese Altar Table

Chinese Altar Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese Ming inspired elmwood altar table with simple spandrels, double "incense stick" carved legs, and wonderful patina.

Category

19th Century Antique Incense

Materials

Elm

Ironwood Sculpture in Stand
Ironwood Sculpture in Stand

Ironwood Sculpture in Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Reminicient of smoke, this piece echos the serenity of a room with burning incense.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Incense

Pair of 19th Century English Imari Palette Derby Porcelain Pastille Burners
Pair of 19th Century English Imari Palette Derby Porcelain Pastille Burners

Pair of 19th Century English Imari Palette Derby Porcelain Pastille Burners

By Bloor Derby

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This pair of Imari pattern hand painted Derby porcelain 'potpourri', or incense burners, are beautifully hand-painted, and feature gilt highlights.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Incense

Materials

Porcelain

Two-Drawer Provincial Table
Two-Drawer Provincial Table

Two-Drawer Provincial Table

Located in Chicago, IL

The double drawers were opened many times to retrieve curios, calligraphy pens, rice paper or incense. It would have originally been used in a traditional Shanxi home as an incense s...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Incense

Materials

Elm

Jade Scholars' Rock
Jade Scholars' Rock

Jade Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

Translucent pale green and purple jade scholars' rock with rosewood base carved with incense smoke swirls. Pagoda Red Collection #: CJSSTONE

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Incense

Materials

Jade

Pair of French Bronze Censers as Planters, circa 1850
Pair of French Bronze Censers as Planters, circa 1850

Pair of French Bronze Censers as Planters, circa 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

These urns were likely used on an altar to catch incense ash as it burned; weighted and very heavy would make excellent planters.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Incense

19th Century Chinese Single Drawer Console Table
19th Century Chinese Single Drawer Console Table

19th Century Chinese Single Drawer Console Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This clean-lined elmwood table from China's Shanxi province was likely used as an altar table in a Qing-dynasty home. Designed to display incense and offerings, the narrow table has ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Incense

Materials

Elm

19th Century Carved Chinese Provincial Center Table
19th Century Carved Chinese Provincial Center Table

19th Century Carved Chinese Provincial Center Table

Located in Chicago, IL

There are two drawers made of burled elmwood cleverly hidden in the apron of this 19th century. Provincial incense table, carved in an ornate archaic style and likely used to hold in...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Incense

Materials

Elm

Pair Antique French Bronze Cassolettes
Pair Antique French Bronze Cassolettes

Pair Antique French Bronze Cassolettes

Located in Dallas, TX

Cast in solid bronze in the classical manner, used for decorative purposes and incense burning. Circa 1880s. Each measures 14.5 x 8.5 x 6.

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19th Century French Antique Incense

Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Lilly Pad Form Table Lamps
Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Lilly Pad Form Table Lamps

Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Lilly Pad Form Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (late 19th century) Meiji period Japanese patinated bronze table lamps or incense burners of lily flower form measuring 21 inches tall.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Incense

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Offering Censer
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Offering Censer

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Offering Censer

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed to hold burning incense, censer bowls have been used throughout China for thousands of years.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Incense

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Three Drawer Display Table, c. 1850
Chinese Three Drawer Display Table, c. 1850

Chinese Three Drawer Display Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Popularized during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), tall display tables such as this were used to display precious objects, serve tea, or elevate burning incense. This square example da...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Incense

Materials

Elm

Chinese Art Deco Rug
Chinese Art Deco Rug

Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant cranberry ground surrounded by an asymmetrical floral border with an incense burner spewing multicolored smoke.

Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Incense

Materials

Wool

circa 1900 Qing Dynasty Circular Cloisonné Covered Box
circa 1900 Qing Dynasty Circular Cloisonné Covered Box

circa 1900 Qing Dynasty Circular Cloisonné Covered Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1900 late Qing dyansty cloisonné circular covered box. Likely for incense; finely worked with flowers, a bird & butterfly.

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Incense

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonne Tripod Censer with Xuande Mark
Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonne Tripod Censer with Xuande Mark

Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonne Tripod Censer with Xuande Mark

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonne Tripod Censer with Xuande Mark 19th Century Incense burner decorated in coloured enamels with numerous flower sprays.

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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Incense

19th Century Chinese Brass Censor

19th Century Chinese Brass Censor

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese brass incense burner with lounging dragon on lid and three legs.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Incense

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Restauration Period Gilt Bronze Cassolettes
Pair of French Restauration Period Gilt Bronze Cassolettes

Pair of French Restauration Period Gilt Bronze Cassolettes

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of French Restauration Period gilt bronze ( ormolu ) Medici cassolettes ( incense burners ), vases or candlesticks with finely incised detail and decor of honeycomb rosettes a...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Incense

Materials

Bronze

Indian Bronze Censer
Indian Bronze Censer

Indian Bronze Censer

Located in Chicago, IL

Raised on four squat feet, this large bowl-like incense burner has a banded decoration throughout the body and along the rim.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Incense

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Mahjong Table
19th Century Chinese Mahjong Table

19th Century Chinese Mahjong Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese lacquered cedar mahjong table with "incense stick" carved apron and legs, ending in scrolled feet.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Incense

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Square Table
Early 20th Century Chinese Low Square Table

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Square Table

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese elmwood square table with incense stick carved details. Pair available, priced individually.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Incense

Materials

Elm

Chinese Four Drawer Inlaid Altar, c. 1850
Chinese Four Drawer Inlaid Altar, c. 1850

Chinese Four Drawer Inlaid Altar, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Amidst the decorations are censers burning incense, brush pots with calligraphy brushes, bulb pots with narcissus flowers, and rootwood plant stands bearing graceful bouquets.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Incense

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Parrot Figure
19th Century Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Parrot Figure

19th Century Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Parrot Figure

Located in Forney, TX

A charming Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) Chinese Sancai glazed pottery bird incense burner, 19th century, China, figural parrot form statue standing on rocky splash-glazed pierced base, s...

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Incense

Materials

Ceramic

Indian Bronze Censer
Indian Bronze Censer

Indian Bronze Censer

Located in Chicago, IL

Raised on four squat feet, this large bowl-like incense burner has a banded decoration throughout the body and along the rim.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Incense

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Cat Figure
Ceramic Cat Figure

Ceramic Cat Figure

Located in New York, NY

Most likely used as a potpourri or incense burner. Marked JM Ltd. Pattern #3309.

Category

19th Century Antique Incense

19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table

19th Century Chinese Altar Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th Century Chinese elmwood altar table with Ming inspired form, and incense stick carved legs. Pagoda Red Collection #: ZZZ118 Keywords: Console table, sideboard, buffe...

Category

19th Century Antique Incense

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper elephants decorated with colorful geometric symbols over an alluring blue background and contrasting saddle blanket with a gold ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Incense

Materials

Metal

Wood Scholars' Rock
Wood Scholars' Rock

Wood Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century carved wood scholars' rock in the form of billowing incense smoke, with tiger maple basin and stand. Pagoda Red Collection #: CAB027 Keywords: Chinese, carve...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Incense

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Vases
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Vases

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Vases

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of early 20th century Chinese blue and white porcelain vases painted with potted flowers, incense burners, books, and other scholars' objects.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Incense

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Meiji-Era Bronze Censer with Kirin Figural Top
Large Japanese Meiji-Era Bronze Censer with Kirin Figural Top

Large Japanese Meiji-Era Bronze Censer with Kirin Figural Top

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An unusually-large solid bronze Japanese censer or incense burner, the body raised up on a three-legged base and with phoenix and humming bird details.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Incense

Materials

Bronze

Large Victorian Iron Church Prayer Candle Stand Altar
Large Victorian Iron Church Prayer Candle Stand Altar

Large Victorian Iron Church Prayer Candle Stand Altar

Located in Las Vegas, NV

As found with hanging brass incense Thurible also. Measures: 44 x 32 x 18 inches.  

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Incense

Materials

Iron

18th Century French (Provence) Carved and Painted Over Door Panel
18th Century French (Provence) Carved and Painted Over Door Panel

18th Century French (Provence) Carved and Painted Over Door Panel

Located in Greenwich, CT

Most unusual carved over door panel, probably Provence, depicting a fanciful assortment of images including a flaming urn, a billowing incense burner, an erupting volcano and a chate...

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18th Century and Earlier French Folk Art Antique Incense

19th Century Chinese Ming-Inspired Altar
19th Century Chinese Ming-Inspired Altar

19th Century Chinese Ming-Inspired Altar

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 19th century Chinese walnut altar with Ming-inspired form including simple spandrels and beaded "incense" carving. Pagoda Red Collection #: Z118 Keywords: Table, c...

Category

19th Century Antique Incense

Materials

Walnut

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Birds
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Birds

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Birds

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair Chinese cloisonné birds, possibly incense burners. The back and head decorations are removable Each figure has an image of a face on its chest.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Incense

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs, Set of Two

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs, Set of Two

Located in Bradenton, FL

One has a ball and the other is carrying a monkey. Both have incense holders attached. DIMENSIONS: 14.5"H x 5.5"W x 4.5"D.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Incense

Materials

Porcelain

Palatial 18th Century German Baroque Nickel Chandelier, Wurzburg
Palatial 18th Century German Baroque Nickel Chandelier, Wurzburg

Palatial 18th Century German Baroque Nickel Chandelier, Wurzburg

Located in Essex, MA

Retains its original censor which can be lowered and raised by three chains allowing incense to travel through baluster shaft and out crown top.

Category

18th Century German Baroque Antique Incense

Materials

Silver

Regency Bronze Candlesticks
Regency Bronze Candlesticks

Regency Bronze Candlesticks

Located in London, GB

A pair of Regency cast bronze candlesticks, English, circa 1820-1830, the floral cast nozzle above incense chamber supported by griffin monopodia, on triform plinth base with paw fee...

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1820s British Regency Antique Incense

Materials

Bronze

Shibayama Koro Japan Solid Silver and Enamel 19 Century
Shibayama Koro Japan Solid Silver and Enamel 19 Century

Shibayama Koro Japan Solid Silver and Enamel 19 Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Shibayama koro Japan Solid silver and enamel Materials solid silver and enamel with applications incense burner Decorated with flowers and pajarons Circa 19th century Origin Japa...

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Incense

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Chinese Wooden Table
Antique Chinese Wooden Table

Antique Chinese Wooden Table

Located in High Point, NC

Featuring winged side panels, the piece resembles an altar table used for incense, offerings, or family memorabilia. It displays a square top reinforced with curved wooden beams, dre...

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Early 1900s Chinese Country Antique Incense

Materials

Hardwood

Simple Altar
Simple Altar

Simple Altar

Sold|$3,580

Simple Altar

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Ming-inspired provincial Chinese walnut altar table with simple stretchers and "double incense" beaded legs. Pagoda Red Collection #: CAG030 Keywords: Table,...

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Incense

Materials

Walnut

Meiji Beautiful Kobako Box with Somada Style Lacquer
Meiji Beautiful Kobako Box with Somada Style Lacquer

Meiji Beautiful Kobako Box with Somada Style Lacquer

Located in London, GB

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Two small incense boxes or kobako of rectangular form within an outer box decorated with a pi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Incense

19th Century Japanese Bronze Censer / Koro
19th Century Japanese Bronze Censer / Koro

19th Century Japanese Bronze Censer / Koro

Located in New York, NY

This large antique (late 19th century) patinated bronze censer (incense burner) from the Meiji period measures 32 1/2 by 14 by 10 inches and features finely cast details including fi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Incense

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Art Deco Rug
Chinese Art Deco Rug

Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

Multi-colored auspicious flowers including peonies and lotus, incense burners, and vases and sprinkled across the field.

Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Incense

Materials

Wool

Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Dish Kangxi Blue White Marked Base
Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Dish Kangxi Blue White Marked Base

Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Dish Kangxi Blue White Marked Base

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fantastic decoration in blue and white and marked with an incense burner mark at the base. Please enjoy Condition Perfect condition.

Category

17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Incense

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Dish Kangxi Blue White Marked Base
Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Dish Kangxi Blue White Marked Base

Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Dish Kangxi Blue White Marked Base

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fantastic decoration in blue and white and marked with an incense burner mark at the base. Please enjoy Condition Perfect condition.

Category

17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Incense

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Altar Table
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Altar Table

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Altar Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 18th-early 19th century beautifully carved altar table with seven drawers. Two small incense drawers and five larger drawers, all original hardware.

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Incense

Materials

Elm

Chinese Console Table
Chinese Console Table

Chinese Console Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century black lacquered Chinese altar table with curved quartermoon legs, a delicate stretcher, and burn marks on top from centuries old incense offerings. Pagoda Red Colle...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Incense

Late 19th Century Burmese Giltwood Foot Stool
Late 19th Century Burmese Giltwood Foot Stool

Late 19th Century Burmese Giltwood Foot Stool

Located in Wainscott, NY

Originally used as a stand for incense, this gilt-wood Burmese stand has been re-imagined as a footstool/ottoman which is great for sitting, or using as a side table by incorporating...

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Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Antique Incense

Materials

Mohair, Wood, Giltwood

Chinese Creme Glazed Relief Censer, c. 1920
Chinese Creme Glazed Relief Censer, c. 1920

Chinese Creme Glazed Relief Censer, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

For many centuries, people in China have burned incense in shallow censers such as this, placed atop a home altar or an elegant display table.

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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Incense

Materials

Porcelain

Han Dynasty Green Glazed Hill Jar
Han Dynasty Green Glazed Hill Jar

Han Dynasty Green Glazed Hill Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

The green glazed terra cotta is in the form of a bronze incense burner and features an iridescent patina that is original but the lid may not be original to body.

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Incense

Materials

Terracotta

Unusual Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Unusual Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Unusual Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A fish bowl with two gold fish are in the background, along with an incense burner and other scholar's objects. There is no border.

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Incense

Materials

Wool

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Antique Incense For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique incense you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ceramic, every antique incense was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique incense — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique incense, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique incense has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Satsuma, Eugene Hazart and La Maison Desny are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Incense?

Prices for an antique incense can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $115,694, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
Questions About Antique Incense
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All incense burners work roughly the same, whether antique or contemporary. Usually the incense is placed inside the burner and lit, then a lid may be lowered, if there is one. The smoke will then filter out through holes in the lid. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.