Skip to main content

Marble Altar

to
7
405
27
431
4
2
87
17
5
4
4
3
3
1
1
1
62
270
99
6
48
11
32
26
2
3
6
2
6
9
3
303
154
96
79
77
371
169
153
110
50
437
435
436
5
2
2
1
1
Sort By
19th Century Pollard Oak and Marquetry Oval Victorian Dining Table
19th Century Pollard Oak and Marquetry Oval Victorian Dining Table

19th Century Pollard Oak and Marquetry Oval Victorian Dining Table

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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

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

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Italian Sorrento Tilt-Top Occasional Table
19th Century Italian Sorrento Tilt-Top Occasional Table

19th Century Italian Sorrento Tilt-Top Occasional Table

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1830s Italian Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dutch Marquetry Bombe Cabinet Armoire c.1780
Antique Dutch Marquetry Bombe Cabinet Armoire c.1780

Antique Dutch Marquetry Bombe Cabinet Armoire c.1780

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Cabinets

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza c.1860
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza c.1860

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza c.1860

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Credenzas

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

19th Century Victorian Satinwood and Marquetry Display Cabinet
19th Century Victorian Satinwood and Marquetry Display Cabinet

19th Century Victorian Satinwood and Marquetry Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Antique George III Marquetry Inlaid Partners Pedestal Desk 18th C
Antique George III Marquetry Inlaid Partners Pedestal Desk 18th C

Antique George III Marquetry Inlaid Partners Pedestal Desk 18th 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 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet

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 Vitrines

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Satinwood

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Centre Occasional Table
19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Centre Occasional Table

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Centre Occasional Table

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Display Cabinet c.1780
Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Display Cabinet c.1780

Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Display Cabinet c.1780

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Antique George III Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Chest c1790
Antique George III Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Chest c1790

Antique George III Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Chest c1790

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 British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

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

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage 17ft Floral Marquetry Burr Walnut Dining Table 20th Century
Vintage 17ft Floral Marquetry Burr Walnut Dining Table 20th Century

Vintage 17ft Floral Marquetry Burr Walnut Dining Table 20th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Late 20th Century English Late Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 17ft / 5 meter Floral Marquetry Burr Walnut Dining Table 20th C
Vintage 17ft / 5 meter Floral Marquetry Burr Walnut Dining Table 20th C

Vintage 17ft / 5 meter Floral Marquetry Burr Walnut Dining Table 20th C

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 10ft Marquetry Burr Walnut Dining Table 20th Century
Vintage 10ft Marquetry Burr Walnut Dining Table 20th Century

Vintage 10ft Marquetry Burr Walnut Dining Table 20th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite, Maple & Co, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite, Maple & Co, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite, Maple & Co, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1880s English Bedroom Sets

19th Century Marquetry Bureau Plat Writing Table, French
19th Century Marquetry Bureau Plat Writing Table, French

19th Century Marquetry Bureau Plat Writing Table, French

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1850s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Commode Chest, circa 1870
Antique French Louis XV Commode Chest, circa 1870

Antique French Louis XV Commode Chest, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1870s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Pair French Marquetry Cabinets Wardrobes
Antique Pair French Marquetry Cabinets Wardrobes

Antique Pair French Marquetry Cabinets Wardrobes

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Revolving Bookcase, circa 1890
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Revolving Bookcase, circa 1890

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Revolving Bookcase, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Inlaid Marquetry Mahogany Kidney Desk, circa 1900
Antique Inlaid Marquetry Mahogany Kidney Desk, circa 1900

Antique Inlaid Marquetry Mahogany Kidney Desk, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Desks

Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza, 19th Century
Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza, 19th Century

Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza, 19th Century

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 Sideboards

Materials

Walnut, Amboyna

Vintage Burr Walnut Inlaid Dining Table with 14 Chairs
Vintage Burr Walnut Inlaid Dining Table with 14 Chairs

Vintage Burr Walnut Inlaid Dining Table with 14 Chairs

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Mid-20th Century English Dining Room Sets

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport circa 1890
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport circa 1890

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport circa 1890

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Swiss 12 Air Four Visible Bells Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Antique Swiss 12 Air Four Visible Bells Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890

Antique Swiss 12 Air Four Visible Bells Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card Table
19th Century French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card Table

19th Century French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card Table

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Antique 12 Air, 5 Bells, Rosewood Musical Box c.1880
Antique 12 Air, 5 Bells, Rosewood Musical Box c.1880

Antique 12 Air, 5 Bells, Rosewood Musical Box c.1880

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Boxes

19th Century French Louis XV Revival Ormolu Marquetry Card Games Table
19th Century French Louis XV Revival Ormolu Marquetry Card Games Table

19th Century French Louis XV Revival Ormolu Marquetry Card Games Table

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Walnut Marquetry & Ormolu Card Table c.1910
Antique Walnut Marquetry & Ormolu Card Table c.1910

Antique Walnut Marquetry & Ormolu Card Table c.1910

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Game Tables

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Dining / Centre Table 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Dining / Centre Table 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Dining / Centre Table 19th Century

By Edward Holmes Baldock

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau, circa 1870
Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau, circa 1870

Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1870s French Desks

Antique French  Marquetry Serpentine Credenza, 19th Century
Antique French  Marquetry Serpentine Credenza, 19th Century

Antique French Marquetry Serpentine Credenza, 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 Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Petite Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table 19th C
Antique Victorian Petite Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table 19th C

Antique Victorian Petite Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table 19th C

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Writing Table Desk 19th C
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Writing Table Desk 19th C

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Writing Table Desk 19th C

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 Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Round Burr Walnut Marquetry Loo Table 19th C & 6 Vintage Chairs
Antique Round Burr Walnut Marquetry Loo Table 19th C & 6 Vintage Chairs

Antique Round Burr Walnut Marquetry Loo Table 19th C & 6 Vintage Chairs

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Serpentine Credenza
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Serpentine Credenza

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Serpentine Credenza

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Pollard Oak Marquetry Oval Victorian Dining Table and 6 Chairs, 19th Century
Pollard Oak Marquetry Oval Victorian Dining Table and 6 Chairs, 19th Century

Pollard Oak Marquetry Oval Victorian Dining Table and 6 Chairs, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Vintage Round Marquetry Dining Table & 10 Chairs
Vintage Round Marquetry Dining Table & 10 Chairs

Vintage Round Marquetry Dining Table & 10 Chairs

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Marquetry Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table & 18 Chairs 20th C
Vintage Marquetry Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table & 18 Chairs 20th C

Vintage Marquetry Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table & 18 Chairs 20th C

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Marquetry Sideboard c.1900
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Marquetry Sideboard c.1900

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Marquetry Sideboard c.1900

Located in London, GB

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

Category

20th Century English Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Square Revolving Bookcase
Early 20th Century Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Square Revolving Bookcase

Early 20th Century Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Square Revolving Bookcase

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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 Late 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique French Marquetry Centre Writing Table, circa 1860
Antique French Marquetry Centre Writing Table, circa 1860

Antique French Marquetry Centre Writing 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 Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Marble Altar", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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?

Prices for a marble altar start at $280 and top out at $520,000 with the average selling for $4,519.