What are incense burners called?

Incense burners go by a few different names; censer, thurible, perfume burner or a pastille burner. They’re all used for burning perfume in some solid form and vary in size, shape, appearance and purpose. They’ve often been used in religious ceremonies and for special occasions. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.

What is a Chinese incense burner?

A Chinese incense burner, also called a censer, is a bowl made to hold burning incense. Censers were crafted from bronze, copper, porcelain or stone and often filled with dried aromatic plants and essential oils. Find an assortment of censers on 1stDibs.

How do flowing incense burners work?

Flow incense burners work because of a hole drilled into incense cones. They direct the smoke produced by the cone downward, allowing it to form visually appealing plumes along the burners. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage incense burners.

How do I use an antique incense burner?

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.

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$3,416

H 100.79 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in

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plate displays an extraordinary range of hanging lamps, incense burners, oil vessels, hookah components

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Incredible 19th Century Silk Ghashghaei Prayer Rug

$4,750

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Incredible 19th Century Silk Ghashghaei Prayer Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

incense burner hanging above a crown, flanked by beautifully styled cypress trees, all on a rich crimson

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Imperial Whimsy: Rare Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols

$9,030

W 107 in L 133 in

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incense burners. Mythic creatures — from dragons to phoenix-like birds — swirl among the flora, all

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

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H 41 in Dm 11.25 in

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

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Religious Repousse Brass Hanging Incense Burner, Spanish Colonial, 19th Century

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H 12.5 in Dm 5.5 in

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Late 18th C Asian Hanging Incense Burner

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H 42.5 in Dm 28 in

Late 18th C Asian Hanging Incense Burner

Located in Charleston, SC

This Asian chandelier was made as an incense burner in the late-18th century, but has been recently

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Hanging Incense Burner For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hanging incense burner you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each hanging incense burner for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and fabric. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage hanging incense burner you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hanging incense burner, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much is a Hanging Incense Burner?

Prices for a hanging incense burner can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $796 and can go as high as $17,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,977.

Questions About Hanging Incense Burner

What are incense burners called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Incense burners go by a few different names; censer, thurible, perfume burner or a pastille burner. They’re all used for burning perfume in some solid form and vary in size, shape, appearance and purpose. They’ve often been used in religious ceremonies and for special occasions. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.
What is a Chinese incense burner?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Chinese incense burner, also called a censer, is a bowl made to hold burning incense. Censers were crafted from bronze, copper, porcelain or stone and often filled with dried aromatic plants and essential oils. Find an assortment of censers on 1stDibs.
How do flowing incense burners work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Flow incense burners work because of a hole drilled into incense cones. They direct the smoke produced by the cone downward, allowing it to form visually appealing plumes along the burners. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage incense burners.
How do I use an antique incense burner?
1 Answer
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.