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Portuguese Pair of 18th Century Pine Altar Consoles
Portuguese Pair of 18th Century Pine Altar Consoles

Portuguese Pair of 18th Century Pine Altar Consoles

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A magnificent pair of 18th century Portuguese carved pine wall consoles, also called brackets, originally part of the architectural program of a cathedral altar. They have been updat...

Category

18th Century Portuguese Baroque Used Altars

Materials

Travertine

Antique Authentic Chinese Carved Ornate Wood Altar Shrine
Antique Authentic Chinese Carved Ornate Wood Altar Shrine

Antique Authentic Chinese Carved Ornate Wood Altar Shrine

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Authentic Chinese Carved Ornate Wood Altar Shrine A Chinese altar is perfect for worship or displaying your treasured items.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Used Altars

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Export Rosewood Carved Altar Console Table
Chinese Export Rosewood Carved Altar Console Table

Chinese Export Rosewood Carved Altar Console Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exceptional Chinese Huali rosewood table with remarkably straight wood grain patterns and distinctive carving. The aprons are carved in an intricate lattice work of blossoms and bird...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Altars

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century French Carved Oak Altar Plaque, AMSR
18th Century French Carved Oak Altar Plaque, AMSR

18th Century French Carved Oak Altar Plaque, AMSR

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-carved in oak and dating to the 1700s, this French altar plaque features a painted monogram that reads “AMSR”.

Category

18th Century French Used Altars

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paint

Chinese Hardwood Altar Table, Ming Dynasty Style with Fretwork
Chinese Hardwood Altar Table, Ming Dynasty Style with Fretwork

Chinese Hardwood Altar Table, Ming Dynasty Style with Fretwork

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A Chinese hardwood altar table, showcasing the elegance and architectural style associated with traditional Ming dynasty design.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Used Altars

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Trailing Clouds Altar Sideboard, c. 1850
Chinese Trailing Clouds Altar Sideboard, c. 1850

Chinese Trailing Clouds Altar Sideboard, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Topped with offerings of food, burning incense, and painted images of the deceased, this enchanting coffer played a central role in Chinese ancestor worship. Handcrafted of northern ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Used Altars

Materials

Elm

French Altar Reflectors/Decorations, late 18th Century
French Altar Reflectors/Decorations, late 18th Century

French Altar Reflectors/Decorations, late 18th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is outstanding pair of French 18th century Candle reflector or Flambeau. It is uncommon to find reflectors that have retained their original stands and in excellent condition. T...

Category

1790s French Rococo Used Altars

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Chinese Hongmu & Amboyna Altar Console Table
Late 19th Century Chinese Hongmu & Amboyna Altar Console Table

Late 19th Century Chinese Hongmu & Amboyna Altar Console Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Late 19th Century Chinese Hongmu & Amboyna Inlay Altar Table, Chinese, circa 1880–1900. A fine late 19th-century Chinese altar table of elegant proportions, crafted in richly tone...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Used Altars

Materials

Amboyna

3 English Renaissance Style Brass Jeweled Altar Candlesticks
3 English Renaissance Style Brass Jeweled Altar Candlesticks

3 English Renaissance Style Brass Jeweled Altar Candlesticks

Located in Queens, NY

3 English Renaissance-style (Aesthetic Movement 19th Century) brass floor altar style candlesticks with glass jewels. (PRICED EACH)

Category

19th Century British Renaissance Revival Used Altars

Materials

Glass

17th Architectural altar-scale Spanish Colonial Baroque Candlesticks
17th Architectural altar-scale Spanish Colonial Baroque Candlesticks

17th Architectural altar-scale Spanish Colonial Baroque Candlesticks

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

A striking and architecturally composed pair of 17th-century Spanish Colonial candlesticks, masterfully carved in wood and richly adorned with original polychrome and parcel gilding....

Category

17th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Used Altars

Materials

Wood

French Pair of 18th Century Gilt Altar Candlesticks
French Pair of 18th Century Gilt Altar Candlesticks

French Pair of 18th Century Gilt Altar Candlesticks

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Note that as the pair would have been against the altar and not seen in the round, they are not entirely gilded to save resources so one vertical strip on the backside appears more o...

Category

18th Century French Neoclassical Used Altars

Materials

Gold

French Brass Church Altar Candlestick, Late 19th Century
French Brass Church Altar Candlestick, Late 19th Century

French Brass Church Altar Candlestick, Late 19th Century

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A tall and beautifully detailed French brass altar candlestick from the late 19th century, crafted during the Victorian era (known in France as the Belle Époque).

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Used Altars

Materials

Brass

Important Spanish Solid Silver Altar Cross – 16th Century
Important Spanish Solid Silver Altar Cross – 16th Century

Important Spanish Solid Silver Altar Cross – 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

This remarkable 16th-century Spanish altar cross is a stunning example of ecclesiastical silverwork.

Category

16th Century Used Altars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Altar Carved Console Table
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Altar Carved Console Table

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Altar Carved Console Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province elmwood altar carved ornate console table. Gorgeous Chinese Qing dynasty style carved altar table constructed from Elmwood.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Altars

Materials

Elm

Chinese Elmwood Seven Drawer Low Altar Coffee Table
Chinese Elmwood Seven Drawer Low Altar Coffee Table

Chinese Elmwood Seven Drawer Low Altar Coffee Table

Located in Southampton, NY

Chinese Elmwood Seven Drawer Altar Coffee Table Solid Elmwood Low (Kang) Altar Table with three larger drawers atop four smaller drawers over an intricately pierced and carved rail a...

Category

20th Century Chinese Used Altars

Materials

Elm

Chinese Altar or Console made of exotic wood
Chinese Altar or Console made of exotic wood

Chinese Altar or Console made of exotic wood

Located in PARIS, FR

Chinese altar also used as console or side table. Made of exotic hard wood, probably zitan, with a dark patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Qing Used Altars

Materials

Hardwood, Zitan

Carved Altar Style Red Mahogany Console Table
Carved Altar Style Red Mahogany Console Table

Carved Altar Style Red Mahogany Console Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Diminutive Asian console table with elaborate carved openwork apron in panels with rippling and curved cloud motifs on all sides. The top with carved inner panel mounted on tall carv...

Category

20th Century Asian Qing Used Altars

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Lacquered Box / Altar Table, Mid-20th Century
Japanese Lacquered Box / Altar Table, Mid-20th Century

Japanese Lacquered Box / Altar Table, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Japanese lacquered altar table / box, Showa period, 1937. Teak and Cedar, lacquered in read and black on the outside.

Category

1930s Japanese Meiji Used Altars

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Silver Baroque Gilt Wood Altar Candlestick
Large 19th Century Silver Baroque Gilt Wood Altar Candlestick

Large 19th Century Silver Baroque Gilt Wood Altar Candlestick

Located in Hastings, GB

A very large scale 19th century Italian baroque revival silver giltwood altar candlestick Height 96 cm x Width 29 cm x Depth 29 cm Candle plate 16 cm Internal width x 1.5 cm heig...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Used Altars

Materials

Gesso, Wood

A Spanish Silver-Plated Altar Crucifix, 19th Century
A Spanish Silver-Plated Altar Crucifix, 19th Century

A Spanish Silver-Plated Altar Crucifix, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Spanish Silver-Plated Altar Crucifix, 19th Century Provenance: Casa Santapola, S.L., Ronda (Málaga), November 2018.

Category

19th Century Spanish Used Altars

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Italian Bronze Altar Candle Holder, Venice, Circa 1770
Antique Italian Bronze Altar Candle Holder, Venice, Circa 1770

Antique Italian Bronze Altar Candle Holder, Venice, Circa 1770

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Italian religious symbolism Altar candle holder made of hand crafted bronze, in good condition.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Used Altars

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th/19th Century Bronze Tibetan Altar Piece - 8629
18th/19th Century Bronze Tibetan Altar Piece - 8629

18th/19th Century Bronze Tibetan Altar Piece - 8629

Located in Ukiah, CA

Beautiful 18th/19th century bronze Tibetan Altar Piece. I've not seen one like this before.

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Used Altars

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Danish Church Altar Candlesticks in Brass, 1930s
Vintage Danish Church Altar Candlesticks in Brass, 1930s

Vintage Danish Church Altar Candlesticks in Brass, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A pair of heavy altar candlesticks in brass. These came out of a Church Near Ribe in the western part of Denmark.

Category

1930s European Mid-Century Modern Used Altars

Materials

Brass

19th century Antique wooden Indian altar - temple from India
19th century Antique wooden Indian altar - temple from India

19th century Antique wooden Indian altar - temple from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

With a substantial weight of 44.3 kgs, the altar reflects its durable construction and historical authenticity.

Category

19th Century Indian Used Altars

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Walnut Altar 'Hetao Mu' Table
19th Century Chinese Walnut Altar 'Hetao Mu' Table

19th Century Chinese Walnut Altar 'Hetao Mu' Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This beautifully carved 19th century altar table is traditionally constructed with mortise and tenon joinery from walnut wood (Hetao Mu).

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Used Altars

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century Gothic Revival Bronze Altar Candlestick Pair
19th Century Gothic Revival Bronze Altar Candlestick Pair

19th Century Gothic Revival Bronze Altar Candlestick Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning pair of antique Neo-Gothic bronze church altar stick candle prickets with beautifully aged patina.

Category

Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Used Altars

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Mahogany Altar Console Table, Mid 20th Century
Chinese Mahogany Altar Console Table, Mid 20th Century

Chinese Mahogany Altar Console Table, Mid 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Carved mahogany altar or console style table. China, mid 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Used Altars

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Carved Wood Altar Stick Form Table Lamp
19th Century Carved Wood Altar Stick Form Table Lamp

19th Century Carved Wood Altar Stick Form Table Lamp

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A carved wood altar stick form lamp with tapering shaft above a stepped triangular base raised on three bun feet.

Category

19th Century Italian Used Altars

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bariba People, Benin, Rare Terracotta Ceremonial Altar Vessel.
Bariba People, Benin, Rare Terracotta Ceremonial Altar Vessel.

Bariba People, Benin, Rare Terracotta Ceremonial Altar Vessel.

Located in brussel, BE

This pottery vessel, embellished with high relief figures, was made by women of the ethnic group of the Bariba (or Baatonu) in the northern provinces of Benin. The Bariba potters pas...

Category

20th Century Used Altars

Materials

Stone

19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Altar Candlestick
19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Altar Candlestick

19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Altar Candlestick

Located in Dallas, TX

Dress a console, mantel, or vignette with this tall and sculptural Italian giltwood candlestick crafted around 1860. Executed in the Baroque style, the piece features an elegant, elo...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Used Altars

Materials

Giltwood

Asian Elm Wood Altar Console Table, Late 19th Century
Asian Elm Wood Altar Console Table, Late 19th Century

Asian Elm Wood Altar Console Table, Late 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Solid elmwood altar table, late 19th century. This style table always makes an interesting console or table behind a sofa.

Category

Late 19th Century Used Altars

Materials

Elm

Antique French Provincial Copper Tabernacle, Altar, Circa 1860-1880
Antique French Provincial Copper Tabernacle, Altar, Circa 1860-1880

Antique French Provincial Copper Tabernacle, Altar, Circa 1860-1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The pyramid, partly domed roof of the detailed geometrical religious altar is supported by four long pillars, resting on a rectangular metal, partially Pinewood base, which are reinf...

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Used Altars

Materials

Metal, Copper

Pink Geometric Altar Diptych, Surreal Landscape, Modern Monument Architecture
Pink Geometric Altar Diptych, Surreal Landscape, Modern Monument Architecture

Pink Geometric Altar Diptych, Surreal Landscape, Modern Monument Architecture

By Natalia Roman

Located in Barcelona, ES

Details: Title: Pink Geometric Altar Medium: Acrylic on Watercolor Paper Size: 28x40 inches (28x20 inches, each panel), 70x100 cm (70x50 cm each panel) Year: 2022 * Certificate of A...

Category

2010s Color-Field Used Altars

Materials

Acrylic, Handmade Paper

Pair of English Gothic Revival Style Bronze Altar Candlesticks
Pair of English Gothic Revival Style Bronze Altar Candlesticks

Pair of English Gothic Revival Style Bronze Altar Candlesticks

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) bronze altar sticks with round pad feet (PRICED AS PAIR)

Category

19th Century British Gothic Used Altars

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Two-Drawer Carved Altar Table, c. 1850
Chinese Two-Drawer Carved Altar Table, c. 1850

Chinese Two-Drawer Carved Altar Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The pronounced grain and warm color of golden pine are wonderfully displayed in the artful carvings of this beautifully proportioned altar table. Expressive scrollwork articulates th...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Used Altars

Materials

Pine

20th Century Temple Altar Door Gilded Applique, Set
20th Century Temple Altar Door Gilded Applique, Set

20th Century Temple Altar Door Gilded Applique, Set

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Set of Large Buddhist temple Altar door decorative applique. Gilded copper, depicting flying Phoenix.

Category

20th Century Japanese Used Altars

Materials

Iron

Chinese Plank Top Ruyi Altar Table, circa 1800
Chinese Plank Top Ruyi Altar Table, circa 1800

Chinese Plank Top Ruyi Altar Table, circa 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This monumental early 19th century flanked top altar table from China's Shanxi province is notable for its robust traditional style.

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Used Altars

Materials

Elm

Crowded Altar Still Life Painting, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary
Crowded Altar Still Life Painting, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary

Crowded Altar Still Life Painting, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary

By Christopher T Terry

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The use of symmetry and eye level often suggests an altar-like presence on the table, an interpretation undoubtedly reinforced by the tablecloth that frequently covers it.

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Altars

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century Large antique Burmese Buddha altar from Burma
19th century Large antique Burmese Buddha altar from Burma

19th century Large antique Burmese Buddha altar from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This large antique Burmese Buddha altar stands at an impressive height of 187 cm, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Burma (Myanmar).

Category

19th Century Indian Used Altars

Materials

Wood

19th century Chinese Dark Wood Console/Altar Table
19th century Chinese Dark Wood Console/Altar Table

19th century Chinese Dark Wood Console/Altar Table

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Chinese dark wood (likely Elmwood) console table. Traditionally used for ceremonial purposes, as well as functional display pieces, this table features a characterist...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Altars

Materials

Wood

Monumental Bavarian Altar Design Triptych – Historicist Ornament, c. 1874
Monumental Bavarian Altar Design Triptych – Historicist Ornament, c. 1874

Monumental Bavarian Altar Design Triptych – Historicist Ornament, c. 1874

Located in Langweer, NL

The central plate presents a richly articulated altar structure, conceived as a unified architectural object with layered niches, scrolling metalwork, polychrome surface decoration, ...

Category

1870s German Used Altars

Materials

Paper

Pair of Heavy 19thC Gothic Revival Brass Altar Candlesticks
Pair of Heavy 19thC Gothic Revival Brass Altar Candlesticks

Pair of Heavy 19thC Gothic Revival Brass Altar Candlesticks

By Jones & Willis

Located in Altrincham, GB

Pair of Heavy 19thC Gothic Revival Brass Altar Candlesticks converted to table lamps - Attributed to Jones and Willis Birmingham - 18" diam x 34"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handma...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Used Altars

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wrought Iron Gold Spanish Church Altar Gates
Pair of Wrought Iron Gold Spanish Church Altar Gates

Pair of Wrought Iron Gold Spanish Church Altar Gates

Located in Hastings, GB

A glorious pair of large, hand forged wrought iron Church Altar Gates, Spain circa 1900. These gates would have stood at the entrance to the altar in a church, probably from Northern...

Category

Early 1900s Spanish Baroque Used Altars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Silver altar cruets set on a base with reliefs
Silver altar cruets set on a base with reliefs

Silver altar cruets set on a base with reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver altar cruets with engravings and reliefs, perfectly shaped lids for wine and water, resting on a base with friezes and four cut-out feet.

Category

19th Century European Used Altars

Materials

Silver

18th/19th Century Tyrolean Eagle Giltwood Altar Stick
18th/19th Century Tyrolean Eagle Giltwood Altar Stick

18th/19th Century Tyrolean Eagle Giltwood Altar Stick

Located in Forney, TX

The magnificent Italian castle religious altar candlestick captures the reason why we love European antiques so much.

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Used Altars

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Circa 1950s Chinese Altar Table In Cinnabar Lacquer
Circa 1950s Chinese Altar Table In Cinnabar Lacquer

Circa 1950s Chinese Altar Table In Cinnabar Lacquer

By James Mont

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved and lacquered Chinoiserie altar table or console in the style of James Mont.

Category

1950s American Used Altars

Materials

Wood

Large 18th century Dutch Brass altar candlesticks Floor lamps .
Large 18th century Dutch Brass altar candlesticks Floor lamps .

Large 18th century Dutch Brass altar candlesticks Floor lamps .

Located in Den Haag, NL

Stunning pair of 18th century Dutch Brass altar candlesticks. converted to beathiful Floor lamps.

Category

1780s Dutch Baroque Used Altars

Materials

Brass

18th Century Altar Console in Painted Wood from Portugal
18th Century Altar Console in Painted Wood from Portugal

18th Century Altar Console in Painted Wood from Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

A beautiful 18th century Portuguese Altar Console in polychromed wood. Beautifully constructed in curvilinear form resting on a faux marble polychromed base.

Category

Mid-18th Century Portuguese Used Altars

Materials

Wood

Day of the Dead Altar Painting Oil on  Cardboard
Day of the Dead Altar Painting Oil on  Cardboard

Day of the Dead Altar Painting Oil on Cardboard

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Day of the Dead Altar Painting Oil on Cardboard signed and dated 1962.

Category

1960s Mexican Other Used Altars

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Ecclesiastical Iron & Bronze Altar Rail
19th Century French Ecclesiastical Iron & Bronze Altar Rail

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 France in the 19th century, commissioned for a Victorian era church in French Gothic Rev...

Category

19th Century French Gothic Revival Used Altars

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Italian Sculptor - Early 20th century marble sculpture - Masonic Altar
Italian Sculptor - Early 20th century marble sculpture - Masonic Altar

Italian Sculptor - Early 20th century marble sculpture - Masonic Altar

Located in Varmo, IT

Italian sculptor (early 20th century) - Masonic altar. 56 x 52 x h 105 cm. Entirely in finely carved white marble, two snakes are depicted wrapping a skull and a game with the Eye ...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Altars

Materials

Marble

Imposing Pair of Italian Giltwood Altar Candlesticks – 19th Century
Imposing Pair of Italian Giltwood Altar Candlesticks – 19th Century

Imposing Pair of Italian Giltwood Altar Candlesticks – 19th Century

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Whether flanking a console, altar, or placed as sculptural objects, they exude solemnity and beauty.

Category

1820s Italian Baroque Revival Used Altars

Materials

Wood

14th-century Jain altar fragment in marble – Tirthankara Chandraprabha
14th-century Jain altar fragment in marble – Tirthankara Chandraprabha

14th-century Jain altar fragment in marble – Tirthankara Chandraprabha

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This impressive 14th-century Jain altar fragment in marble, featuring Tirthankara Chandraprabha, is a rare and spiritually significant masterpiece from historic Rajasthan, India.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Burmese Used Altars

Materials

Marble

Pair of Enamel and Gilt Bronze Altar Candlesticks
Pair of Enamel and Gilt Bronze Altar Candlesticks

Pair of Enamel and Gilt Bronze Altar Candlesticks

Located in London, GB

Finely worked in gilt bronze, and delicately enameled, this impressive pair of altar candlesticks is the work of an exceptionally skilled craftsman.

Category

19th Century French Baroque Used Altars

Materials

Ormolu

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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.