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Rare Pair of Flemish 18th Century "Verre Églomisé" Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
panels of glass with designs formed by engraved gilding were applied to reliquaries and portable altars
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Antique 18th Century Finnish Baroque Paintings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paint

Rare Pair of Flemish 18th Century "Verre Églomisé" Reverse Glass Paintings
Rare Pair of Flemish 18th Century "Verre Églomisé" Reverse Glass Paintings

Rare Pair of Flemish 18th Century "Verre Églomisé" Reverse Glass Paintings

H 9 in W 11.25 in D 1 in
Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar

H 8.25 in W 4 in D 3 in

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Portable Altar in Black Lacquered Wood, Japan Edo Period 1603-1868
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese portable altar in black lacquered wood representing Benzaiten a Japanese Buddhist goddess
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Portable Altar in Black Lacquered Wood, Japan Edo Period 1603-1868
Portable Altar in Black Lacquered Wood, Japan Edo Period 1603-1868

Portable Altar in Black Lacquered Wood, Japan Edo Period 1603-1868

H 18.12 in W 11.82 in D 10.63 in
Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries
Located in Washington, DC
" is a portable altar, shrine, or prayer box used while traveling. The Tibetan prayer box was used
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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries
Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries

Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries

H 15 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Japanese Shrine in Lacquer, Edo Period '1603-1868'
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese Shrine in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)" Portable altar in black lacquered wood
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Antique 1830s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Shrine in Lacquer, Edo Period '1603-1868'
Japanese Shrine in Lacquer, Edo Period '1603-1868'

Japanese Shrine in Lacquer, Edo Period '1603-1868'

H 18.12 in W 11.82 in D 10.63 in
Japanese altar in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)
Located in PARIS, FR
Portable altar in black lacquered wood, opening with two doors revealing the Goddess Benzaïten
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metallic Thread

Japanese altar in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)
Japanese altar in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)

Japanese altar in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)

H 18.11 in W 11.81 in D 10.63 in
Japanese Altar in Lacquer , Edo Period (1603-1868)
Located in PARIS, FR
Portable altar in black lacquered wood, with two doors opening onto a representation of the
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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese Altar in Lacquer , Edo Period (1603-1868)
Japanese Altar in Lacquer , Edo Period (1603-1868)

Japanese Altar in Lacquer , Edo Period (1603-1868)

H 18.11 in W 11.81 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Located in Fukuoka, JP
aura and artistic heritage of Buddhist traditions. Originally used within the context of a portable
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns

Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns

H 6.89 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Absolutely Awesome French Forties Eglomise Cocktail Table
Located in Chicago, IL
portable altars. The method used is described by Cennino Cennini. It has also been used throughout Europe
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Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Absolutely Awesome French Forties Eglomise Cocktail Table
Absolutely Awesome French Forties Eglomise Cocktail Table

Absolutely Awesome French Forties Eglomise Cocktail Table

H 15.25 in W 19.75 in
Early 20th Century Original Retablo Box
Located in London, GB
conquistadors in the 16th century. Before bringing them to Peru, the boxes were used as portable altars by
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Vintage 1920s Puerto Rican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Original Retablo Box
Early 20th Century Original Retablo Box

Early 20th Century Original Retablo Box

H 12 in Dm 3.5 in L 12 in
Artdeco Italian Crystal Cabinet, Bookcases, Endtable
By Venetian School
Located in Valladolid, ES
were applied to reliquaries and portable altars. But it has been used throughout Europe since the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Artdeco Italian Crystal Cabinet, Bookcases, Endtable
Artdeco Italian Crystal Cabinet, Bookcases, Endtable

Artdeco Italian Crystal Cabinet, Bookcases, Endtable

H 36.23 in W 24.02 in D 11.82 in
14th CENTURY LATE MEDIEVAL GILDED WOODEN TUSCAN PLAQUE
Located in Firenze, FI
artist. It is believed that this object was part of a triptych or a small portable travel altar. The icon
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Antique 16th Century Italian Medieval Paintings

Materials

Wood

14th CENTURY LATE MEDIEVAL GILDED WOODEN TUSCAN PLAQUE
14th CENTURY LATE MEDIEVAL GILDED WOODEN TUSCAN PLAQUE

14th CENTURY LATE MEDIEVAL GILDED WOODEN TUSCAN PLAQUE

H 9.06 in W 5.71 in D 0.2 in
Antique French leather portable travel crucifix / altar - Paris France 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very charming antique French portable travel crucifix/altar. France - Paris 19th Very beautiful
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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Antique French leather portable travel crucifix / altar - Paris France 19th
Antique French leather portable travel crucifix / altar - Paris France 19th

Antique French leather portable travel crucifix / altar - Paris France 19th

H 4.34 in W 2.17 in D 0.79 in
Tibetan Portable Polychromed Wooden Altar Stand or Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Tibetan portable polychromed wooden altar stand or table, early 20th century. Pierced and carved
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Portable Polychromed Wooden Altar Stand or Table, Early 20th Century
Tibetan Portable Polychromed Wooden Altar Stand or Table, Early 20th Century

Tibetan Portable Polychromed Wooden Altar Stand or Table, Early 20th Century

H 12.75 in W 24 in D 11.5 in
Burkina Faso Carved and Painted Wood Antelope Headpiece
Located in New York, NY
series of honorific performances. They could be used as portable altars or placed on an existing altar in
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20th Century Burkinabe Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Burkina Faso Carved and Painted Wood Antelope Headpiece
Burkina Faso Carved and Painted Wood Antelope Headpiece

Burkina Faso Carved and Painted Wood Antelope Headpiece

H 47 in W 23 in D 7.5 in
Folding Korean Altar Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Korean portable/folding altar table. Made from gingko wood and finished in a deep
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Antique 19th Century Korean Tables

Folding Korean Altar Table
Folding Korean Altar Table

Folding Korean Altar Table

H 34.5 in W 47.75 in D 33 in

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Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

H 19 in W 44 in D 15 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Japanese antique wood carved Buddha/1800s/late Edo period/folk Buddha
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Jizo Bodhisattva statue made in the late Edo period in Japan. It is thought that they were not carved by Buddhist sculptors living in central cities such as Kyoto or...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Japanese antique wood carved Buddha/1800s/late Edo period/folk Buddha
Japanese antique wood carved Buddha/1800s/late Edo period/folk Buddha

Japanese antique wood carved Buddha/1800s/late Edo period/folk Buddha

H 7.52 in W 6.82 in D 4.45 in
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

George Romney
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price, 1774

H 29.5 in W 24.5 in
Asian Khmer Cambodia Stoned Carved Head Bust of Male Buddhist Buddha Shiva Deity
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully sand stone-carved Asian deity figure / sculpture likely from Cambodia. The detailed head is likely that of the divinity deity Shiva, sometimes referred to as the smilin...
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Antique 19th Century Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Asian Khmer Cambodia Stoned Carved Head Bust of Male Buddhist Buddha Shiva Deity
Asian Khmer Cambodia Stoned Carved Head Bust of Male Buddhist Buddha Shiva Deity

Asian Khmer Cambodia Stoned Carved Head Bust of Male Buddhist Buddha Shiva Deity

H 7 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Swedish Early 20th Century Gilded and Painted Mirrors with Draped Swags
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of painted and gilded Swedish mirrors from the early 20th century. This pair of Swedish mirrors feature a rather linear profile softened by the folded fabric motifs on each si...
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20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Pair of Swedish Early 20th Century Gilded and Painted Mirrors with Draped Swags
Pair of Swedish Early 20th Century Gilded and Painted Mirrors with Draped Swags

Pair of Swedish Early 20th Century Gilded and Painted Mirrors with Draped Swags

H 39 in W 25.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Framed Buddhist Painting
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Tibetan Thangka Buddhist painting hand-painted on canvas, created for the veneration of the Three Great Bodhisattvas. Embrace the rich tradition of Tibetan Buddhism with this vibra...
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Wood

Antique Framed Buddhist Painting
Antique Framed Buddhist Painting

Antique Framed Buddhist Painting

H 18 in W 13 in D 1 in
Carved Italian Coat of Arms Plaque with Crown and Eagle
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from Italian limestone, this coat of arms plaque with crown and eagle features both bas- and mid-relief motifs. Bas-relief is a sculpture technique where raised carvings ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Carved Italian Coat of Arms Plaque with Crown and Eagle
Carved Italian Coat of Arms Plaque with Crown and Eagle

Carved Italian Coat of Arms Plaque with Crown and Eagle

H 20 in W 16.25 in D 3.75 in
Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old southern Japanese area garden and now in our Kyoto warehouse. Call or message us to reserve- now en route in our container from our Kyoto warehouse Fo...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi
Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi

Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi

H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box
Located in Pomona, CA
Ghau is a small prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tib...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

H 5 in W 4 in D 2 in
Antique Japanese wooden Buddha statue/Edo period/seated Tathagata statue
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Buddha statue made around the Edo period (1603-1868). It is likely to be Amida Nyorai, the highest-ranking Buddha statue, which is an enlightened being. This Buddha ...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Antique Japanese wooden Buddha statue/Edo period/seated Tathagata statue
Antique Japanese wooden Buddha statue/Edo period/seated Tathagata statue

Antique Japanese wooden Buddha statue/Edo period/seated Tathagata statue

H 19.69 in W 16.54 in D 6.89 in
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Linen

The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
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Portable Altar For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the portable altar you’re looking for. Each portable altar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage portable altar now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer portable altar, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each portable altar bearing Baroque, Art Deco or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made portable altar over the years, but those crafted by Scattered Disc Objects and Venetian School are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Portable Altar?

Prices for a portable altar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $795 and can go as high as $18,950, while the average can fetch as much as $3,450.