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Antique English Flame Mahogany Bureau Bookcase 19th Century
Antique English Flame Mahogany Bureau Bookcase 19th Century

Antique English Flame Mahogany Bureau Bookcase 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat Desk 20th Century
Vintage French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat Desk 20th Century

Vintage French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat Desk 20th Century

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

Category

Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Lombardy Milanese Walnut Bureau, circa 1750
Antique Lombardy Milanese Walnut Bureau, circa 1750

Antique Lombardy Milanese Walnut Bureau, circa 1750

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as

Category

Antique 1880s British Bedroom Sets

Antique French Louis XV Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Antique French Louis XV Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1880

Antique French Louis XV Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

Category

Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing Table 19th Century
Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing Table 19th Century

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the

Category

Antique 1890s French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Pair of Burr Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinets
19th Century Pair of Burr Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinets

19th Century Pair of Burr Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinets

Located in London, GB

"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Antique 1880s English Bedroom Sets

Antique Set 8 Dutch Marquetry Walnut High Back Dining Chairs Late 18th Century
Antique Set 8 Dutch Marquetry Walnut High Back Dining Chairs Late 18th Century

Antique Set 8 Dutch Marquetry Walnut High Back Dining Chairs Late 18th Century

Located in London, GB

solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Rosewood and Satinwood Marquetry Low Corner Cabinet
19th Century Rosewood and Satinwood Marquetry Low Corner Cabinet

19th Century Rosewood and Satinwood Marquetry Low Corner Cabinet

Located in London, GB

16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs

Category

Antique 1860s French Corner Cupboards

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Marquetry Bedside Chests, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Marquetry Bedside Chests, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Marquetry Bedside Chests, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and

Category

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Inlaid Writing Table Desk with Brass Book Troughs 19th Century
Antique Inlaid Writing Table Desk with Brass Book Troughs 19th Century

Antique Inlaid Writing Table Desk with Brass Book Troughs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card and Chess Table, 19th Century
Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card and Chess Table, 19th Century

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card and Chess Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

Category

Antique 1870s French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing Table, 19th Century
Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing Table, 19th Century

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

Category

Antique 1890s French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Serpentine Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, 19th C
Antique Victorian Serpentine Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, 19th C

Antique Victorian Serpentine Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, 19th C

Located in London, GB

"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat, circa 1870
Antique French Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat, circa 1870

Antique French Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and

Category

Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Floral Marquetry Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Vintage Floral Marquetry Walnut Bureau Plat Desk

Vintage Floral Marquetry Walnut Bureau Plat Desk

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinet
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinet

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Dutch Flame Mahogany and Floral Marquetry Mirror
19th Century Dutch Flame Mahogany and Floral Marquetry Mirror

19th Century Dutch Flame Mahogany and Floral Marquetry Mirror

Located in London, GB

;Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Edwardian Oval Satinwood Marquetry Tray
Early 20th Century Edwardian Oval Satinwood Marquetry Tray

Early 20th Century Edwardian Oval Satinwood Marquetry Tray

Located in London, GB

16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Lady's Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Bureau Desk, circa 1880
Antique Lady's Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Bureau Desk, circa 1880

Antique Lady's Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Bureau Desk, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Marquetry Card Games Table
19th Century French Marquetry Card Games Table

19th Century French Marquetry Card Games Table

Located in London, GB

inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the "

Category

Antique 1870s French Game Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Corner Cabinet, circa 1780
Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Corner Cabinet, circa 1780

Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Corner Cabinet, circa 1780

Located in London, GB

Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Credenza 19th C
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Credenza 19th C

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Credenza 19th C

Located in London, GB

Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Sleigh Bed c.1830
Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Sleigh Bed c.1830

Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Sleigh Bed c.1830

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza 19th C
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza 19th C

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza 19th C

Located in London, GB

"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Burr Walnut and Marquetry Shaped Oval Loo Table
19th Century Burr Walnut and Marquetry Shaped Oval Loo Table

19th Century Burr Walnut and Marquetry Shaped Oval Loo Table

Located in London, GB

16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Mahogany & Satinwood Etagere Tray Table
19th Century English Mahogany & Satinwood Etagere Tray Table

19th Century English Mahogany & Satinwood Etagere Tray Table

Located in London, GB

inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the

Category

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Loo Centre Table
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Loo Centre Table

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Loo Centre Table

Located in London, GB

"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Cabinet, circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Cabinet, circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Cabinet, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars

Category

Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table Desk, circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table Desk, circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table Desk, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as

Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Regency Revival Dining Table and 8 Chairs, 20th Century
Vintage Regency Revival Dining Table and 8 Chairs, 20th Century

Vintage Regency Revival Dining Table and 8 Chairs, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the

Category

Vintage 1960s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century French Marquetry and Ormolu Three-Tier Étagère Table
19th Century French Marquetry and Ormolu Three-Tier Étagère Table

19th Century French Marquetry and Ormolu Three-Tier Étagère Table

Located in London, GB

commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Bombe' Bureau c.1780
Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Bombe' Bureau c.1780

Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Bombe' Bureau c.1780

Located in London, GB

di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Victorian Walnut Ebonised & Marquetry Credenza 19th Century
Antique Victorian Walnut Ebonised & Marquetry Credenza 19th Century

Antique Victorian Walnut Ebonised & Marquetry Credenza 19th Century

Located in London, GB

marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Marquetry Basket Base Oval Loo Table, circa 1870
Antique Marquetry Basket Base Oval Loo Table, circa 1870

Antique Marquetry Basket Base Oval Loo Table, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Tables

Antique French Gonçalo Alves Marquetry Bureau De Dame 19th C
Antique French Gonçalo Alves Marquetry Bureau De Dame 19th C

Antique French Gonçalo Alves Marquetry Bureau De Dame 19th C

Located in London, GB

solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work

Category

Antique 1860s French Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Cabinet
19th Century Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Cabinet

19th Century Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Cabinet

Located in London, GB

inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the

Category

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Loo Table, circa 1860
Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Loo Table, circa 1860

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Loo Table, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Antique 1860s British Tables

Vintage Louis XVI Revival Parquetry Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar
Vintage Louis XVI Revival Parquetry Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar

Vintage Louis XVI Revival Parquetry Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar

Located in London, GB

Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Tulipwood

Antique French Secretaire Abattant Mother of Pearl 1880
Antique French Secretaire Abattant Mother of Pearl 1880

Antique French Secretaire Abattant Mother of Pearl 1880

Located in London, GB

inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Centre Loo Table 19th C
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Centre Loo Table 19th C

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Centre Loo Table 19th C

Located in London, GB

Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Late Victorian Marquetry Corner Cabinet 19th Century
Antique Late Victorian Marquetry Corner Cabinet 19th Century

Antique Late Victorian Marquetry Corner Cabinet 19th Century

Located in London, GB

, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1800
Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1800

Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1800

Located in London, GB

16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs

Category

Antique Early 1800s Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves & Marquetry Secretaire Bookcase 19th Century
Antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves & Marquetry Secretaire Bookcase 19th Century

Antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves & Marquetry Secretaire Bookcase 19th Century

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Glass, Hardwood, Satinwood

Antique Victorian, Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
Antique Victorian, Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour

Antique Victorian, Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Cabinet, 19th Century
Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Cabinet, 19th Century

Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Cabinet, 19th Century

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

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Marble Altar For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic marble altar available at 1stDibs. Each marble altar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are 407 variations of the antique or vintage marble altar you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer marble altar, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A marble altar, designed in the Victorian, louis xv or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made marble altar has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edwards & Roberts, LAGU and Antonio Tantardini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Marble Altar?

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