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Large Stripped Pine Altar Niche from Northern France, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
altar niche has a nook large enough to fit a 6 3/4 foot tall work of art. The wood has been stripped of
Category

20th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Pine

Large Stripped Pine Altar Niche from Northern France, 20th Century
Large Stripped Pine Altar Niche from Northern France, 20th Century

Large Stripped Pine Altar Niche from Northern France, 20th Century

$8,300
H 102.75 in W 76.625 in D 24.5 in
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

$19,950
H 45 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Niches, Pinewood, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of altar fragments or niches made of carved pine wood that are decorated with a series of
Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Pine

Pair of Niches, Pinewood, 17th Century
Pair of Niches, Pinewood, 17th Century

Pair of Niches, Pinewood, 17th Century

$5,185
H 90.56 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
17th Century Spanish Upper Niche Altarpiece Carved Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Upper part of an altar niche, from the Spanish Baroque period, in the shape of a shell, which in
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Giltwood

17th Century Spanish Upper Niche Altarpiece Carved Wood
17th Century Spanish Upper Niche Altarpiece Carved Wood

17th Century Spanish Upper Niche Altarpiece Carved Wood

$2,592
H 9.06 in W 31.11 in D 13.78 in
16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood
Located in North Miami, FL
Farming and Gardening. He is standing in a red velvet line niche. The altar is adorned with painted floral
Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood
16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood

16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood

$15,950
H 32 in W 30 in D 1 in
Pair of late 18th century Italian Architectural Elements
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elements may have served as decorative bases for altars, wall niches, or architectural framing within a
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of late 18th century Italian Architectural Elements
Pair of late 18th century Italian Architectural Elements

Pair of late 18th century Italian Architectural Elements

$18,000 / set
H 33 in W 37 in D 25 in
Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Located in Bruxelles, BE
reduced dimensions of the statuette, designed to be placed in a niche or on an altar. The work is made in
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino

Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino

$15,086 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.86 in W 9.45 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Early Baroque Northern Italian Giltwood Cornucopia Figures
Located in Victoria, BC
in line with altar or architectural niches. Styling: The flowing robes, forward movement, and
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early Baroque Northern Italian Giltwood Cornucopia Figures
Pair of Early Baroque Northern Italian Giltwood Cornucopia Figures

Pair of Early Baroque Northern Italian Giltwood Cornucopia Figures

$7,500
H 32.5 in W 11.75 in D 7 in
Large Antique Mexican Architectural Religious Niche Altar
Located in Forney, TX
wooden religious folk art niche - altarpiece from the early 20th century. Use for home shrines, votive
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Antique Mexican Architectural Religious Niche Altar
Large Antique Mexican Architectural Religious Niche Altar

Large Antique Mexican Architectural Religious Niche Altar

$1,450
H 26 in W 31.5 in D 7 in
Spanish Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Niche Altar Frame with Candle Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
Spanish Gothic Revival wooden wall-mounted niche frame or altar with ornamental wrought iron
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Picture Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Niche Altar Frame with Candle Sconces
Spanish Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Niche Altar Frame with Candle Sconces

Spanish Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Niche Altar Frame with Candle Sconces

$4,800
H 30 in W 15 in L 30 in
French 17th Century Carved Stone Altar Niche
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular piece with a beautiful patina, France, circa 1600-1700. It can easily stand on itself. Very decorative item.  
Category

Antique 17th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

French 17th Century Carved Stone Altar Niche
French 17th Century Carved Stone Altar Niche

French 17th Century Carved Stone Altar Niche

$795
H 21 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved oak Baroque altar niche. France, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old
Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche
18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche

18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche

$2,233
H 36.23 in W 14.97 in D 9.45 in
Italian 17th-18th Century Baroque Giltwood Altar Niche
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning altar niche with its original gilding and decoration. Made to hang. Italy, circa 1650
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Italian 17th-18th Century Baroque Giltwood Altar Niche
Italian 17th-18th Century Baroque Giltwood Altar Niche

Italian 17th-18th Century Baroque Giltwood Altar Niche

$1,856
H 30.75 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
Small 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved oak Baroque altar niche. France, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old
Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Small 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche
Small 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche

Small 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche

$701
H 13.98 in W 15.95 in D 3.15 in
Monumental 18th Century Italian Architectural Niche Facade, Altar Frame
Located in Round Top, TX
A monumental and stunning 18th century architectural niche facade - altar frame - from Northern
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Monumental 18th Century Italian Architectural Niche Facade, Altar Frame
Monumental 18th Century Italian Architectural Niche Facade, Altar Frame

Monumental 18th Century Italian Architectural Niche Facade, Altar Frame

$11,875
H 102 in W 72.25 in D 15 in
Small and Unique 18th Century Italian Giltwood Altar Niche on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in Italy in the 1700s, this giltwood niche has been
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Small and Unique 18th Century Italian Giltwood Altar Niche on Stand
Small and Unique 18th Century Italian Giltwood Altar Niche on Stand

Small and Unique 18th Century Italian Giltwood Altar Niche on Stand

$2,400
H 17 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in
Large 18th Century Polychrome and Giltwood Cherub from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
of an altar, pulpit, or niche in a Cathedral. His gilded sash runs from his right shoulder and across
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century Polychrome and Giltwood Cherub from Italy
Large 18th Century Polychrome and Giltwood Cherub from Italy

Large 18th Century Polychrome and Giltwood Cherub from Italy

$4,600
H 32.75 in W 19 in D 18 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Altar Candle Niches / Candelabra
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of antique candelabra / altar candle niches in gilt wood. These have a great scale, beautiful
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Altar Candle Niches / Candelabra
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Altar Candle Niches / Candelabra

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Altar Candle Niches / Candelabra

$3,563
H 38.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A large one-of-a-kind European antique hand carved polychrome painted silver-gilt religious altar
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Pine, Paint

Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche
Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche

Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche

$1,995
H 28 in W 18.5 in D 7.75 in
17th / 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved oak Baroque altar niche. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered, small losses and old
Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Oak

17th / 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head
17th / 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head

17th / 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head

$2,327
H 21.46 in W 8.27 in D 3.55 in
18th Century French Niche or Shrine Display Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable 18th century French niche or altar shrine display cabinet. Beautifully distressed finish
Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

18th Century French Niche or Shrine Display Cabinet
18th Century French Niche or Shrine Display Cabinet

18th Century French Niche or Shrine Display Cabinet

$1,500
H 32.5 in W 26 in D 11 in
19th Century carved wood Christo figure.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
niche or altar setting in a church, personal chapel, or home. It may have originally had additional
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

19th Century carved wood Christo figure.
19th Century carved wood Christo figure.

19th Century carved wood Christo figure.

$495
H 9 in W 5 in D 3 in
Polychrome Altar Niche or Vitrine
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small naively executed altar cabinet or niche, with canted sides supporting gold vine ropes, the
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Altar Niche or Vitrine
Polychrome Altar Niche or Vitrine

Polychrome Altar Niche or Vitrine

$2,250
H 20.75 in W 16.25 in D 6 in
18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good 18th century Spanish colonial gilt-wood niche with painted doors depicting various saints
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche
18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche

18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche

$2,200
H 16.5 in W 28.5 in D 8 in
Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 18th century Spanish colonial altar niche with original gilding and painted doors depicting
Materials

Wood

Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche
Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche

Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche

$9,800
H 24 in W 16 in D 9 in
Vitrine or Altar Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A small glass cabinet, probably an altar niche, with arched door and sides, the interior scored
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Giltwood, Glass

Vitrine or Altar Cabinet
Vitrine or Altar Cabinet

Vitrine or Altar Cabinet

$1,850
H 25.5 in Dm 22 in
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Niche Altar For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the niche altar you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every niche altar was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect niche altar — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A niche altar, designed in the Baroque, folk art or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one niche altar that is appealing in its simplicity, but Giovanni Battista Piranesi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Niche Altar?

The average selling price for a niche altar at 1stDibs is $4,819, while they’re typically $1,450 on the low end and $151,154 for the highest priced.

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