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Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bombe' Bureau, circa 1780
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bombe' Bureau, circa 1780

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bombe' Bureau, circa 1780

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 1780s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Pair of French Marquetry Display Tables, circa 1880
Antique Pair of French Marquetry Display Tables, circa 1880

Antique Pair of French Marquetry Display Tables, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 1880s French Side Tables

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Library Bookcase / Display Cabinet, 1900s
Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Library Bookcase / Display Cabinet, 1900s

Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Library Bookcase / Display Cabinet, 1900s

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Zebra Wood

Antique Victorian Dressing Table Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Dressing Table Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Dressing Table Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 1880s English Dressers

19th Century Edwardian Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
19th Century Edwardian Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk

19th Century Edwardian Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany

Antique English Marquetry Etagere Tray Table, 19th Century
Antique English Marquetry Etagere Tray Table, 19th Century

Antique English Marquetry Etagere Tray Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Edwards & Roberts Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Edwards & Roberts Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Edwards & Roberts Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century 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

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Rosewood and Parquetry Kidney Table, circa 1900
Antique French Rosewood and Parquetry Kidney Table, circa 1900

Antique French Rosewood and Parquetry Kidney Table, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

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

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20th Century French Console Tables

Early 20th Century Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Display Cabinet
Early 20th Century Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Display Cabinet

Early 20th Century Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Diameter Marquetry Dining Tabl, 20th Century
Vintage Diameter Marquetry Dining Tabl, 20th Century

Vintage Diameter Marquetry Dining Tabl, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

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

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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves & Marquetry Secretaire Bookcase 19th C

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage 5 Meter Marquetry Extending Burr Walnut Dining Table
Vintage 5 Meter Marquetry Extending Burr Walnut Dining Table

Vintage 5 Meter Marquetry Extending Burr Walnut Dining Table

Located in London, GB

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

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1990s Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Lady's Cylinder Bureau, circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Lady's Cylinder Bureau, circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Lady's Cylinder Bureau, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Desks and Writing Tables

Antique French Card Games Table by Jeanselme, circa 1890
Antique French Card Games Table by Jeanselme, circa 1890

Antique French Card Games Table by Jeanselme, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 1890s French Game Tables

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

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

Category

Antique 1880s French Game Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Marquetry Inlaid Bookcase 19th Century
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Bookcase 19th Century

Antique Marquetry Inlaid Bookcase 19th Century

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase circa 1800
Antique Mahogany Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase circa 1800

Antique Mahogany Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase circa 1800

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Bookcases

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, Early 20th Century
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, Early 20th Century

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Burr Walnut Marquetry Dining Table & 18 Chairs
Vintage Burr Walnut Marquetry Dining Table & 18 Chairs

Vintage Burr Walnut Marquetry Dining Table & 18 Chairs

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1990s Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Marquetry Bureau Plat Writing Table, circa 1860
Antique French Marquetry Bureau Plat Writing Table, circa 1860

Antique French Marquetry Bureau Plat Writing Table, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Antique French Pollard Oak Writing Table Desk, circa 1850
Antique French Pollard Oak Writing Table Desk, circa 1850

Antique French Pollard Oak Writing Table Desk, circa 1850

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 1850s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century 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

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

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Dining Table 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Dining Table 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Dining Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells

19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of neoclassical style specimen marble altar tables
Pair of neoclassical style specimen marble altar tables

Pair of neoclassical style specimen marble altar tables

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of neoclassical style patinated metal and specimen marble altar tables, each rectangular top

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20th Century American Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Louis the 14th period marble altar - 18th century
French Louis the 14th period marble altar - 18th century

French Louis the 14th period marble altar - 18th century

Located in Richebourg, Yvelines

An important French Louis XIV period marble altar. Marble named rouge du Languedoc and gris de

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of neoclassical style metal and marble altar tables
Pair of neoclassical style metal and marble altar tables

Pair of neoclassical style metal and marble altar tables

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of neoclassical style patinated metal and specimen marble altar tables, each rectangular top

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21st Century and Contemporary American Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Chinese Altar Table with Marble Top
Chinese Altar Table with Marble Top

Chinese Altar Table with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese carved wood altar table with white marble inset top PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble Inset Flat Top Altar Table
Marble Inset Flat Top Altar Table

Marble Inset Flat Top Altar Table

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19thC. Ming Styled Marble Inset Flat Top Altar/Side Table

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Antique 19th Century Console Tables

19th Century Painted Faux Marble Wood Italian Altar
19th Century Painted Faux Marble Wood Italian Altar

19th Century Painted Faux Marble Wood Italian Altar

Located in New Orleans, LA

Unusual painted faux marble wooden Italian altar that has been repurposed as a cabinet or buffet

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Buffets

Materials

Paint, Wood

Elegant large Ming Style Scrolled Altar Table/console
Elegant large Ming Style Scrolled Altar Table/console

Elegant large Ming Style Scrolled Altar Table/console

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant ming influenced altar table. Bold lines, dark marble insert on top, tight frame. Can be

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Vintage 1970s American Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Roman fragment of Bucranium
Roman fragment of Bucranium

Roman fragment of Bucranium

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

marble altars, often draped or decorated with garlands of fruit or flowers, many of which have survived

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Late 19thc Italian Altar repurposed for use as a cabinet/buffet
Late 19thc Italian Altar repurposed for use as a cabinet/buffet

Late 19thc Italian Altar repurposed for use as a cabinet/buffet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Faux marble painted wood Italian altar which has been repurposed as a cabinet or buffet. The doors

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Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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?

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