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Petite Brass Amulet of Avalokiteshvara
Petite Brass Amulet of Avalokiteshvara

Petite Brass Amulet of Avalokiteshvara

Located in Chicago, IL

altar table or set within a shrine, this pocket-sized figurine provides a focal point for prayer and

Category

20th Century Thai Used Altars

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Giltwood Arch-Top Mirror, Continental Europe, 18th–century
Antique Carved Giltwood Arch-Top Mirror, Continental Europe, 18th–century

Antique Carved Giltwood Arch-Top Mirror, Continental Europe, 18th–century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

mounting above a console, mantel, or altar-style table, and equally compelling in traditional, Spanish

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Used Altars

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Giltwood Carved Angel Wings on Bases, 19th Century
Giltwood Carved Angel Wings on Bases, 19th Century

Giltwood Carved Angel Wings on Bases, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

upward, creating a dramatic vertical presence whether displayed on a console, credenza, mantel, or altar

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Used Altars

Materials

Iron

Vintage Hammered Brass Candle Snuffer
Vintage Hammered Brass Candle Snuffer

Vintage Hammered Brass Candle Snuffer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, artisanal quality, this snuffer is an ideal accessory for a home altar, a curated mantle, or a sophisticated

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Used Altars

Materials

Brass

Rare Brass Baptismal Font, Nuremberg, 16th Century
Rare Brass Baptismal Font, Nuremberg, 16th Century

Rare Brass Baptismal Font, Nuremberg, 16th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

relatively small size indicates a functional liturgical use (chapel, secondary altar or monastic context

Category

16th Century German Renaissance Used Altars

Materials

Brass

9thC Majestic Stone Carved Durga from Ancient Java. Museum Quality
9thC Majestic Stone Carved Durga from Ancient Java. Museum Quality

9thC Majestic Stone Carved Durga from Ancient Java. Museum Quality

Located in Ukiah, CA

work—one that has long held a central place on the main altar of my home gallery. Aside from the

Category

15th Century and Earlier Southeast Asian Used Altars

Materials

Stone

Ein Paar hervorragender Putti - Barock - 18. Jhd. - polychrom bemalt
Ein Paar hervorragender Putti - Barock - 18. Jhd. - polychrom bemalt

Ein Paar hervorragender Putti - Barock - 18. Jhd. - polychrom bemalt

Located in Aachen, DE

Ensembles – vermutlich eines Altars oder einer prunkvollen Wanddekoration – konzipiert waren. Fassung

Category

Early 18th Century German Baroque Used Altars

Materials

Wood

Antique Dutch Marquetry Chest Drawers 19th Century
Antique Dutch Marquetry Chest Drawers 19th Century

Antique Dutch Marquetry Chest Drawers 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Used Altars

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Antique Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian Pair Of Roman Antiquities Engravings
Antique Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian Pair Of Roman Antiquities Engravings

Antique Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian Pair Of Roman Antiquities Engravings

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pantanello, illustrates an ornate marble altar said to have been recovered among the ruins of Hadrian’s Villa

Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Altars

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Large Modernist Pewter on Wood "Good Triumphed Evil" Serpentine Crucifix
Large Modernist Pewter on Wood "Good Triumphed Evil" Serpentine Crucifix

Large Modernist Pewter on Wood "Good Triumphed Evil" Serpentine Crucifix

Located in San Diego, CA

blends modern craftsmanship with timeless faith. A meaningful addition to any sacred space, home altar

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Used Altars

Materials

Pewter

"Adela" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo

"Adela" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo

By Antonio Pelayo

Located in Culver City, CA

the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Altars

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

Substantial French Empire Figural Encrier
Substantial French Empire Figural Encrier

Substantial French Empire Figural Encrier

Located in London, GB

over a burning altar. To the front and sides of the figure are two inkwells. The flame in the middle is

Category

1830s French Used Altars

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Cabinet on Chest 18th Century
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Cabinet on Chest 18th Century

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Cabinet on Chest 18th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Used Altars

Materials

Boxwood, Fruitwood, Walnut

Antique French Louis Revival Parquetry Display Cabinet 19th Century
Antique French Louis Revival Parquetry Display Cabinet 19th Century

Antique French Louis Revival Parquetry Display Cabinet 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

Late 19th Century French Used Altars

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Crucifix and Pair of Candlesticks by P.L. Vombach, Germany 19th century
Crucifix and Pair of Candlesticks by P.L. Vombach, Germany 19th century

Crucifix and Pair of Candlesticks by P.L. Vombach, Germany 19th century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

complement the central cross, forming a harmonious devotional ensemble intended for altar use or a private

Category

19th Century German Gothic Revival Used Altars

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Carved Wooden Saint Pope Sculpture, Antique Religious Art
17th Century Carved Wooden Saint Pope Sculpture, Antique Religious Art

17th Century Carved Wooden Saint Pope Sculpture, Antique Religious Art

Located in NICE, FR

once adorned a church altar or devotional niche. The wear and patina accumulated over centuries only

Category

Late 17th Century French Renaissance Used Altars

Materials

Wood, Paint

Twisted Rope Ring
Twisted Rope Ring

Twisted Rope Ring

By Mark Broumand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

motif adds texture without bulk, ensuring comfort for daily wear. Whether exchanged at the altar or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Altars

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Vintage Bronze Fluted Candlesticks
Pair of Vintage Bronze Fluted Candlesticks

Pair of Vintage Bronze Fluted Candlesticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, moody character—ideal for elevating your altar, dining setup, or sideboard with vintage boho flair.

Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Used Altars

Materials

Bronze

Antique Limoges Enamel Plaques Set by Workshop Limoges, Circa 1630
Antique Limoges Enamel Plaques Set by Workshop Limoges, Circa 1630

Antique Limoges Enamel Plaques Set by Workshop Limoges, Circa 1630

By Limoges

Located in MADRID, ES

assembled into altar fronts. In contrast, Limoges developed the production of complete objects rather than

Category

17th Century French Baroque Used Altars

Materials

Enamel, Copper, Silver

Antique French Marquetry Bonheur du Jour 19th Century
Antique French Marquetry Bonheur du Jour 19th Century

Antique French Marquetry Bonheur du Jour 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Mid-19th Century French Used Altars

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

altar displays for Buddhist ceremonies and ritual offerings. The vessel is a variation of the sacred oil

Category

Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Used Altars

Materials

Ceramic

Georgian or French Neoclassical Cast Lead Bacchanal Cachepot, 19th Century
Georgian or French Neoclassical Cast Lead Bacchanal Cachepot, 19th Century

Georgian or French Neoclassical Cast Lead Bacchanal Cachepot, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

base border of repeating leaf tips, while the broad lower field is centered by an altar- or fountain

Category

Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Used Altars

Materials

Bronze, Lead

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Wood Architectural Acanthus Relief Panel
Early 19th Century Italian Carved Wood Architectural Acanthus Relief Panel

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Wood Architectural Acanthus Relief Panel

Located in New York, NY

, lending warmth and authenticity to its patina. Likely once part of an architectural interior, altar, or

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Altars

Materials

Hardwood

Tibetan Protection Set Bronze Bells Phurba Prayer Flags
Tibetan Protection Set Bronze Bells Phurba Prayer Flags

Tibetan Protection Set Bronze Bells Phurba Prayer Flags

Located in Somis, CA

, rich color, and traditional iconography makes this ensemble a compelling addition to any altar

Category

20th Century Tibetan Used Altars

Materials

Brass, Bronze

F.L. Kenett, Original Vintage Photograph, "African Queen", c.1962
F.L. Kenett, Original Vintage Photograph, "African Queen", c.1962

F.L. Kenett, Original Vintage Photograph, "African Queen", c.1962

By Frederick Leslie Kenett

Located in London, GB

made to be placed on her altar following her death. Frederick Leslie Kenett (1924 -2012) A Benin

Category

1960s English Mid-Century Modern Used Altars

Materials

Paper

Pair of Italian Hand-carved Candlestick Lamps
Pair of Italian Hand-carved Candlestick Lamps

Pair of Italian Hand-carved Candlestick Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

altar candlesticks when fitted with modern wiring and a light socket—thus becoming the beguiling pair on

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Altars

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Bronze Commemorative Medal Dedicated to Dante Alighieri , 1921
Bronze Commemorative Medal Dedicated to Dante Alighieri , 1921

Bronze Commemorative Medal Dedicated to Dante Alighieri , 1921

By Aurelio Mistruzzi

Located in Roma, IT

a lamp placed on an altar, symbolizing remembrance and eternal light. The inscription around reads

Category

1920s Italian Used Altars

Materials

Bronze

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Incensario, El Chanal, Colima, Western Mexico
Pre-Columbian Earthenware Incensario, El Chanal, Colima, Western Mexico

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Incensario, El Chanal, Colima, Western Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

/brazier depicting the rain god Tlaloc from the El Chanal area in Colima. This would be placed in an altar

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Used Altars

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

altar displays for Buddhist ceremonies and ritual offerings. The vessel is a variation on the sacred oil

Category

Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Used Altars

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Bronze Sculpture with Verdigris Patina
Unique Bronze Sculpture with Verdigris Patina

Unique Bronze Sculpture with Verdigris Patina

Located in Hamburg, PA

This sculpture features a bold, ritualistic silhouette—a flared, altar-like base supporting a

Category

20th Century Modern Used Altars

Materials

Bronze

PUERTO RICO Vintage Collection of 42 Hand Carved Wood "Santos De Palo"
PUERTO RICO Vintage Collection of 42 Hand Carved Wood "Santos De Palo"

PUERTO RICO Vintage Collection of 42 Hand Carved Wood "Santos De Palo"

Located in Miami, FL

were central to home altars, serving as intermediaries for prayer, particularly for protection or

Category

20th Century Puerto Rican Folk Art Used Altars

Materials

Wood, Paint

Monumental Spanish Colonial Giltwood Standing Sunburst Cross, New Mexico 1700s
Monumental Spanish Colonial Giltwood Standing Sunburst Cross, New Mexico 1700s

Monumental Spanish Colonial Giltwood Standing Sunburst Cross, New Mexico 1700s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

an altar, carried in religious procession, or installed within a mission-style interior — and today

Category

18th Century American Spanish Colonial Used Altars

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron

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Used Altars For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used altars available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used altars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. There are all kinds of used altars available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Used altars are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, Rococo and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Used altars have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Interi, Baker Furniture Company and Richard A. Hirsch are consistently popular.

How Much are Used Altars?

Used altars can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,286, while the lowest priced sells for $123 and the highest can go for as much as $178,600.