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Vintage Indian Jharokha Figural Elephant Wall Hanging Shelf Prayer Altar Window
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive red lacquer Rajasthani Jharokha (India) wall shelf or altar window. Hand carved from
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 39.5 in W 30.25 in D 8 in
Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, also usable as side table/display table/stairs/bookcase
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Ladders
Materials
Wood
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H 20.87 in W 25.01 in D 19.3 in
The Altar
Located in Sint-Gillis, BE
The Altar is inspired by prayer kneelers and small altars found in the Béguines’ rooms and in
Category
2010s Belgian Tables
Materials
Steel
Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
upon a traditional altar table to pay tribute to ancestors past. The figure is carved with detailed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Tibetan Cabinet / Altar Cabinet
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
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Tibetan altar cabinets were originally used as family altars for storage of religious items such as
Category
Antique Early 1800s Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Ching Dynasty carved polychrome seated Taoist altar god was once used on the family altar to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paint, Wood
19th Century French Ecclesiastical Iron & Bronze Altar Rail
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent architectural ecclesiastical iron and bronze altar railing. Created in
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Bronze, Iron
19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar/Sofa Table, Console
Located in Pomona, CA
Altar Table with natural finished.
Take look at this Antique Open Carved Altar Table from Shan Xi
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art
Located in Forney, TX
and cozy relaxed warmth as antique decor,.or as a lovely addition to your home altar, prayer room or
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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Iron
H 13.5 in W 17.25 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Large Rustic Religious Stripped Wood Antique Santo Altar Figures
Located in Forney, TX
Santo church altar figures.
18th/early 19th century, primitive hand-crafted construction, finely
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large 18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God of Guan Yu
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Ching Dynasty carved polychrome seated altar god is a representation of Guan Yu.
Guan Yu
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Spanish Colonial hand carved polychromed wood Santo Catholic church altar
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
H 19.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Altar Pricket Candlesticks w. Lion Sculptures
Located in Antwerp, BE
your home or house of prayer. Because of their practical size they are perfect for a church altar, but
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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H 17.33 in Dm 8.27 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Altar Pricket Candlesticks w. Lion Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
your home or house of prayer. This pair comes from the collection of an avid collector who spent his
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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H 16.5 in Dm 6.7 in
Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.
Located in Lomita, CA
prayer. In the upright bench mode, the altar-desk converts to a seat. In the closed position, papers, a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Religious Items
Materials
Burl
H 24.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
Petite Nepalese Heramba Ganapati Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite brass prayer figure is cast in the likeness of Heramba Ganapati, the five-headed
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Brass
18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese carved polychrome seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Petite Goddess Mahapratisara Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
gestures. Placed upon an altar table or set within a shrine, this travel-sized figurine provides a focal
Category
20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Strap Handles, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
within a shrine or atop a home altar. An essential element of ritual prayer, incense is burned to measure
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th Century Carta Gloria
Located in Vero Beach, FL
rests on two linear bases. It is very rare to find the original altar glory prayer still present inside
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Copper
Antique White Marble Angel Plaque on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
clouds with hands in a prayer position, suggesting it was once used as an altar piece or embellishment in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Framed Late 19th Century Graphite Drawing - Church of St. Sauveur Dinan
Located in Corsham, GB
the altar in prayer, while a priest dressed in black robes can be seen in the background.Completed
Category
19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
H 21.89 in W 16.97 in
Pair of Chinese Red and Gold Incense Stands, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-carved wooden pillars were once used to elevate burning incense in a shrine or altar
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Period Carta Gloria Giltwood Mirror
Located in Forney, TX
(altar card) giltwood frame, now fashioned as a wall mirror.
Born in Italy in the 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Model of Chinese Beauty Pink Rose Quartz Goddess Quan Yin Hand Carved Figurine
Located in Tustin, CA
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Quan Yin also spelled Kwan Yin, Kuanyin or Guanyin is one of the deities most frequently seen on altars
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rose Quartz
H 10 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
French Oak Long Dining Table Constructed from 17th Century Elements
Located in Wells, ME
French oak seven foot long dining table constructed from 17th century altar rail and balusters. We
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Antique Late 17th Century French Gothic Revival Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
Antique religious Spanish Colonial hand carved and painted archangel santo altar figure. circa 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...
Materials
Wood, Paint
Master Angel
Located in Wien, Wien
sculpture was made in the workshop of the master of the altar of Mauer around 1500 in Lower Austria. It can
Category
16th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Colonial Mexican Folk Art Ex-Voto Retablo Painting of Saint Rita De Cascia 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
part of her life in isolation and prayer. At her canonization ceremony in the year 1900, Santa Rita de
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Metal, Tin
H 20 in W 16 in D 1.5 in
18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
oratory (prie-dieu / altar)
Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, with later 19th century
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Sculptural Oriented Meteorite
Located in London, GB
not be shed upon the altar, but offering is made only with prayers and pure fire. The altar is never
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Colonial Spanish oil on canvas " Saint Rose of Lima"
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Valladolid, ES
during her prayer because, as her biographical stories tell, when she was doing work, our Lord appeared
Category
Antique 1780s Peruvian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Guardian Angel Ridolfi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17/18th Century Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
inscription 'SIGNATVS NOBIS AD.CVSTODIAM', which refers precisely to prayers to God to assign us a guardian to
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Nigeria-Yoruba Medicine Staff, " Hand Forged Iron created c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
combination of herbs, plants, dances, gestures, and prayers.
This Nigerian staff depicts a bird, which was a
Category
Early 1900s Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 21.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
"Nigeria-Yoruba Medicine Staff, " Hand Forged Iron created c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
combination of herbs, plants, dances, gestures, and prayers.
This Nigerian staff depicts a bird, which was a
Category
20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 29 in W 12 in D 11.5 in
Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian
By Bonifacio Bembo
Located in New Orleans, LA
the altar of the Chapel of San Nicola da Tolentino in the Church of Sant’Agostino in Cremona, Italy
Category
15th Century and Earlier Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Panel
"Nigerian Yoruba Medicine Staff, " a Hand Forged Iron Staff
Located in Milwaukee, WI
combination of herbs, plants, dances, gestures, and prayers.
This Nigerian staff depicts a bird, which was a
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair Flying Angels
Located in Wien, Wien
the hands folded in prayer. Through this, the heavenly creatures show the believers what attitude they
Category
16th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Monsiau Nicolas-André Painting "Preaching of St. Peter" 'Attr.'
By Nicolas-André Monsiau
Located in Milano, IT
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In the foreground we see a woman intent in the act of prayer, kneeling submissively to God's will
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Copper
19th Century Spanish Colonial Our Lady of Guadalupe Retablo
Located in Forney, TX
Mary with hands held together in prayer pose, tilted head, full gently curving body, surrounded by a
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Tin
The flagellation - Brabant, circa 1560
Located in Bruxelles, BE
upon the viewer, inviting imitation and prayer. The two executioners flanking him adopt attitudes
Category
Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
The Goddess Kali Appears to a Hunter - Balinese Ubud Painting Mask Dance
Located in Soquel, CA
folded in prayer. Kali is depicted in a traditional Balinese style, but with a multitude of faces
Category
1970s Tribal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Wood Panel
H 35 in W 25.5 in D 0.13 in
Peace Depicting the Crucifixion in Dark Patina Bronze 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
altar, but there are also examples of round shape. The materials used were gold, silver, bronze, ivory
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Antique 18th Century Italian Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
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H 8.27 in W 5.71 in D 2.37 in
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
manifestation of God. It is also no coincidence that the main altar was bathed in light. It was the place where
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Vintage Silver Plated Bronze Four Face Buddha Brahma Hindu Sculpture 20th C
Located in London, GB
. He sits atop a lotus leaf; the lotus flower is commonly used for prayers at Thai shrines and altars
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Vintage 1980s Busts
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Art Nouveau Southern French Fayance art pottery FLOOR VASE rare colours&pattern
Located in Kumhausen, DE
lamp's red light
That swung before the altar, day and night;
Her hands it was whose patient skill could
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Pottery
H 18.12 in Dm 11.03 in
Iron Floral Candelabra by Jan Barboglio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
were for her silver, bronze and iron candelabra. Altar pieces and house blessing crosses were
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Early 2000s Mexican Spanish Colonial Candelabras
Materials
Iron
"Marriage of St. Margaret and King Malcolm, " Original Etching by A. Runciman
By Alexander Runciman
Located in Milwaukee, WI
hat and a long flowing beard recites the appropriate prayers for the occasion, while onlookers crowd
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1770s Academic Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Devotional Statues / Religious Sculptures of St. Francisco de Jesus Marto & More
Located in Lisse, NL
Rosary'.
These statues would have either been used at an altar or they may have been placed in the
Category
Early 20th Century European Religious Items
Materials
Cement
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H 28.7 in W 15.4 in D 10.6 in
The Assumption of the Virgin
Located in New York, NY
the outstretched arm and upturned palm of the Virgin, the hands clasped in prayer of the angel to her
Category
16th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
View of St. John’s Cathedral, Antigua
Located in New York, NY
the forenoon, while the bell was ringing for prayers, and the venerable Robert Holberton was in the
Category
19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Silvered & Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Sanctuary Lamp with Angels in Prayer
Located in Lisse, NL
comes with three amazing, gilt bronze winged angels in prayer. The serenity and devotion that they
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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H 69 in Dm 31 in
Early 19th c. Ecclesiastical Rosewood Altar Table Stand
Located in Worcester, GB
Early 19th c. Ecclesiastical rosewood altar table stand
Measures: Length 168 cm 66 in
Width
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Antique Early 19th Century European Pedestals
Materials
Rosewood
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
Store closing March 31. Buddhist Monk Votive Figure 19th C Patina
Located in Santa Fe, NM
prayers. Thus a layered patina of gold and lacquer, plus soot from oil lamps in the shrine or on the altar
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Buddha Store closing March 31. Myanmar Burma Ancient Gilt Bronze
Located in Santa Fe, NM
statue.
Placed in a shrine or on an altar, a Buddhist would place a spot of gold to the surface of the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Store closing March 31. Gilt Bronze Buddha Touching the Earth Myanmar Burma
Located in Santa Fe, NM
prayers. Thus a layered patina of gilt and smoke from oil lamps in the shrine or on the altar built up
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Gold, Bronze
H 5.75 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the prayer altar you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each prayer altar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer prayer altar, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each prayer altar bearing Baroque, Art Nouveau or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. A well-made prayer altar has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Angelo Biancini are consistently popular.
How Much is a Prayer Altar?
A prayer altar can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,013, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $248,500.