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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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Antique Church Altar Floor Candle Holders
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Church Altar Floor Candle Holders
This pair of tall candleholders would be a sumptuous
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Torchères
Materials
Brass
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
Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
$11,500
The Church's Altar - Vintage Photo - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Church's altar is a black and white vintage photo, realized in Mid 20th Century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The Church's Altar - Vintage Photo - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Church's altar is a black and white vintage photo, realized in Mid 20th Century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian & Sculpture Stone Pedestals from Roman Church Altar - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Marble & Sculpted Stone Pedestals from Roman Church Altar - Pair
These exquisite
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Pedestals
Materials
Stone, Marble
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Baroque Doors and Gates
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Central American Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
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
Antique 19th Century Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Church Altar Candlesticks
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A towering pair of 19th century French brass altar candlesticks from a cathedral or church. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 1890s German Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Tapestries
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
Category
Antique 1890s German Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
French Brass Church Altar Candlestick, Late 19th Century
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A tall and beautifully detailed French brass altar candlestick from the late 19th century, crafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Church Altar Candlesticks in Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of heavy altar candlesticks in brass. These came out of a Church Near Ribe in the western
Category
Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Large church/altar candlestick in bronze, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / church candlestick / bronze / Antique / Baroque
A large traditional church
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Candelabras
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Bronze Church Altar Crucifix with Finely Detailed Corpus of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
crafted liturgical object likely intended for church or altar use. The cross itself features a broad
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Antique Church Altar Rug Petit Point, France, 19th Century – 250x190 – N° 1552
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 19th Century
Style: Napoleon III
Condition: Excellent
Material: Wool
Length: 250 cm
Width: 190 cm
This magnificent rug has undergone a deep cleaning, been hand-lined with 10...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
$625 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Solid Brass Altar Candlestick
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large French candlestick made of solid brass is most likely from a church altar. This heavy
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Bronze angel and floral motif candelabra
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Bronze church altar candelabra with angel and floral motif.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Carved Religious Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful antique religious carved wood and plaster Catholic Church altar figure. The large
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Religious Items
Materials
Wood
$1,172 Sale Price
48% Off
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
$1,076 Sale Price / set
52% Off
Pair of Altar Pricket Candlesticks, Europe, ca. 1600
Located in Gorssel, GE
craftsmanship.
Such candlesticks were commonly used on church altars or in domestic chapels. Their solid yet
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Baroque Period, Italian, Marble Tabernacle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous, hand-carved and veneered, 1700's, solid marble tabernacle from an Italian church altar
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Marble
18th Century Portuguese Faux Marble Polychrome Painted Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
Incredible Portuguese faux marble painted mirror from a church altar with replaced glass. Normally
Category
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian Wooden Giltwood Altar Candlesticks, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
were originally used to hold tall wax candles on church altars or in chapels, and embody the grandeur
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Italian Carved Silvered Gilt Wood Altar Reliquary Bust Sculpture 18th C.
Located in Forney, TX
Italy, late 18th century, church altar reliquary, hand carved solid wood, gesso, and silver leaf
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
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.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone
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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Altar Hand-Carved Giltwood Candlestick
Located in Lincoln, GB
and adorned with gesso and gilding, it would have originally graced a Palazzo or church altar.
The
Category
Antique 19th Century Candlesticks
Materials
Giltwood
$380 Sale Price
22% Off
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Gothic Style Freestanding Adjustable Wrought Iron Candelabras
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of Wrought Iron Adjustable Church Altar Candelabras. The candelabra or central light section is
Category
20th Century Gothic Candelabras
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Guatemalan Nino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dark hair. Such devotional figures were central to household and church altars, often dressed in
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Paint
$3,200
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Category
Vintage 1910s American Architectural Elements
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine
Located in Forney, TX
religious antiques! From important historical relics and objects, church altars, altarpiece, reredos, pulpit
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Pine
Irish sterling silver wine jug, Weir & sons company Dublin, 1917
By Weir & Sons Dublin
Located in Gorssel, GE
been part of a church altar service.
Marked with:
Makers mark TW – Thomas Weir, this mark has been
Category
Vintage 1910s Irish Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Gothic Hand-Carved Crucifix w. Polychrome Corpus, European Church Relic
Located in Lisse, NL
craftsmanship and sacred artistry that once adorned European church altars.
The sculpted figure of Christ is
Category
Antique 1890s French Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal church altar for your home. Each church altar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a church altar — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each church altar bearing Folk Art, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Peter Adams, Catherine Picard-Gibbs and Yana Kostadinova each produced at least one beautiful church altar that is worth considering.
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Prices for a church altar start at $375 and top out at $12,282 with the average selling for $2,248.
Questions About Church Altar
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- 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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