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Altar Frame

Exceptional 18th Century Italian Altar Frame Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional 18th century Northern Italian Altar frame, now as a mirror. Magnificently
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Antique 18th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Altar Frame, probably Italy, late 16th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large and architecturally structured frame from an altar retable, likely originating in 16th
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Antiquities

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Pine

Rare Antique Religious Italian Catholic Church Carta Gloria Altar Card Frame Set
Located in Forney, TX
cream painted pine "Carta Gloria" altar card frames. Italy, 19th century, commissioned by/for the Roman
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Pine, Giltwood

19th Century Chinese Altar and Door Surround- Could be used as a mirror frame
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century carved giltwood Chinese altar and door surround. Would be very interesting on their
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Doors and Gates

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Italian Baroque Period Carta Gloria Altar Card Giltwood Mirror
Located in Forney, TX
cartaglorie altar card frame, now repurposed and fashioned as a stunning mirror. Born in Italy in the 18th
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Altar of the Chapel at Château d’Écouen – Engraving by Baltard, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
ornamented altar of the Château d’Écouen chapel—an exquisite example of French Renaissance interior design
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Antique Early 1800s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Tabernacle Frame With Arched 22 kt Sgraffito Liner, Hand Gilt 22 kt Gold Mirror
By Self and Scope
Located in San Francisco, CA
dialogue with contemporary design. These modern interpretations of frames, personal altars and looking
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Birth of Jesus, Fine c.1900 German Nativity Chromolithograph (Original)
Located in Langweer, NL
authenticity. These Nativity scenes were often framed near family altars and are now increasingly sought after
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Early 20th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

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
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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
$12,000 Sale Price / set
33% Off
H 33 in W 37 in D 25 in
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Rites – Old 1734 Catholic Engraving of Holy Week
Located in Langweer, NL
candlesticks, altar cloths, and sacred images framing the scene. The congregation includes individuals from
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Antique 1730s Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of Miniatures, Frans van de Casteele Kasteels aka Francesco da Castello
By Francesco da Castello
Located in Madrid, ES
the compartments of the frame of the altar with the Mysteries del Rosario, as well as those of another
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Antique Early 17th Century European Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Other

French Empire Ormulu Bronze Mantel Clock, Lepaute, Thomire, Paris, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
altar next to the two, framed by the puffed scarf, which are closely bound together by a chain of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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Empire Secretary Attibuted to Georges Jacob
By Jacob Frères
Located in Antibes, FR
rosettes, framing the altar. The amounts in columns to ring with acanthus leaves. Cache attached part
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Secretary Attibuted to Georges Jacob
Empire Secretary Attibuted to Georges Jacob
H 57.09 in W 38.59 in D 18.12 in
Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Table with Puddingstone Top, 16th-17th Century Elmwood
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
furniture. Shape and style suggest it was used as an offering table in front of a long altar table. The top
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Stone

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
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Antique 18th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Altar Frame In Painted Wood Now As A Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
18th century Spanish Altar Frame in painted wood now as a mirror. Wonderful over a mantel, commode
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Picture Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish 17th Century Altar Frame Made into Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
This grandiose Spanish 17th century mirror was made up from Altar Fragments. Beautiful deep blue
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Wall Mirrors

Early 19th Century Italian Grand Scale Altar Fragment Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding and very grand early 19th century Italian Altar Frame now as a mirror. Beautifully
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Grand Italian 18th Century Sunburst
Located in Round Top, TX
A grand and stunning 18th century Northern Italian Altar Frame Sunburst in water gilded wood
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Antique 18th Century Italian Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Grand Italian 18th Century Sunburst
Grand Italian 18th Century Sunburst
H 54.5 in W 53.5 in D 1 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
sword carrying guardians with glass eyes standing watch in the altar frame. The dark wood is embellished
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Group of 3 Rococo Altar Crads Wood, Italy XVIII Century
Located in Milano, IT
Altar Card triptych in embossed, chiseled and silvered copper sheet. Rococo-style decorations.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Petite Chinese Altar Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
ending in subtle hoof feet, focusing the eye upwards to its squared frame. The altar features four
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Petite Chinese Altar Coffer
Petite Chinese Altar Coffer
H 32 in W 39.25 in D 10.25 in
Petite Chinese Altar Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
legs ending in subtle hoof feet, focusing the eye upwards to its squared frame. The altar features four
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Petite Chinese Altar Coffer
Petite Chinese Altar Coffer
H 32 in W 39 in D 10 in
W. Right Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas Altar Table Lantern Flowers Framed
Located in Dayton, OH
An intriguing 20th century still life by W. Right. Features an altar table with colorful flowers
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20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Italian Louis XV Altar Giltwood Frames with Mercury Mirror
Located in Milano, MI
A charming pair of 18th century carved and giltwood mirrors, small altar cards or cantagloria from
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Mercury Glass, Pine

Italian 18th Century Altar Piece
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 18th century altar piece. Metal frame over wood with beaded flowers.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Italian 18th Century Altar Piece
Italian 18th Century Altar Piece
H 55.5 in W 27 in D 7 in
18th Century Italian Pair of Gilt Frames Small Louis XV Carved Mirrors
Located in Milano, MI
18th century Italian Louis XV style altar giltwood frames, two charming antique carved and giltwood
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Pine, Mirror

Portuguese Rococo Sizable Carved Walnut Mirror, Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Probably composed of altar fragments, the carved frame constructed of elaborately carved panels of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

German 18-Karat Gold and Hand Painted Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1780
By Les Freres Toussaint
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
an oval enamelled plaque depicting a nymph and putto at the altar of love, opalescent bead frame and
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Antique 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique German 18-Karat Gold and Hand-Painted Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1780
By Les Freres Toussaint
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
an oval enamelled plaque depicting a nymph and putto at the altar of love, opalescent bead frame and
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Antique 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Italian Precious Polychrome Marble Mosaic Rectangular Floor Tile, Rome 1800s
Located in Firenze, IT
Pavement’ in front of the High Altar, completed in 1268. Newly framed with a removable wrought iron frame
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Antique 19th Century Italian Medieval Architectural Models

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Serpentine, Porphyry

Gilt Altar Style Picture Frame with Opening Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful bedside or desk frame, gilt metal with a intricate laced doors that open or close. The
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Early 20th Century European Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Frames Carved Giltwood Frames
Located in Milano, MI
Early 19th century Italian Louis XV style altar giltwood frames, two charming antique carved and
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Pine

17th Century Embroidered Altar Cloth Framed Textile Art Cornucopia a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
17th Century Altar Cloth Fragments Framed in a bois dore frame with green behind glass Made of hand
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Petite Chinese Altar Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
legs ending in subtle hoof feet, focusing the eye upwards to its squared frame. The altar features four
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Petite Chinese Altar Coffer
Petite Chinese Altar Coffer
H 31.75 in W 39.25 in D 10.25 in
Newly Made with Early Spanish 18th Century Altar Wooden Frame with Later Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a larger scale, simple walnut frame from Spain that is made from 18th century wood from an
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Portuguese Altar Frame
Located in New Orleans, LA
17th century carved wood altar frame. Purchased in Portugal. Original hand-painted design.
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Antique 17th Century Portuguese Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

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Large Kodak No. 2C Folding Pocket Camera/Leather Case c.1914
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original large Eastman Kodak No. 2C folding pocket camera with red bellows. The body is wrapped in leather with chrome and brass accents. The camera folds to 2.25 inches. O...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Photography

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Large Kodak No. 2C Folding Pocket Camera/Leather Case c.1914
Large Kodak No. 2C Folding Pocket Camera/Leather Case c.1914
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.5 in W 4 in D 7.5 in
19th Century sporting horse portrait oil painting of a racehorse with spaniels
By George Henry Laporte
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
George Henry Laporte British, (1802-1873) Best of Friends Oil on canvas, signed & indistinctly dated Image size: 27.25 inches x 35.25 inches Size including frame: 34.25 inches x 42....
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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Headboard with Linen Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Headboard with Linen Upholstery
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Exceptional 18th Century Carved Giltwood Door
Located in New Orleans, LA
Period Louis XIV carved giltwood bow front door. The door is mounted on a piece of wood to preserve its original condition.
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Doors and Gates

Materials

Giltwood

Exceptional 18th Century Carved Giltwood Door
Exceptional 18th Century Carved Giltwood Door
$17,800
H 78 in W 42 in D 10 in
Circa early 1900 s Italian Rococo Style Large Gilt-wood Headboard
Located in London, Park Royal
A Large Headboard from Florence, Italy, Circa early 1900's, capturing the ornate elegance of the Rococo period. The headboard is made up of embellished S curves with a large stylised...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Porcelain and Silver Centrepiece Suite by Tétard and Samson
By Tetard Freres, Edmé Samson
Located in London, GB
French porcelain and silver centrepiece suite by Tétard and Samson French, early 20th Century Tray: Height 3.5cm, width 117cm, depth 43cm Central comport: Height 35.5cm, width 23c...
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Early 20th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Jumu Square Low Table / Coffee Table with Canned Top
Located in Greenwich, CT
refined ju mu wood square low table with woven cane top, beautiful wood grain, walnut finish
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Jumu Square Low Table / Coffee Table with Canned Top
Jumu Square Low Table / Coffee Table with Canned Top
$2,520 Sale Price
28% Off
H 18 in W 37 in D 37 in
Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set The heavily bronze mounted clock with three putti, bronze designs of flowers, birds and instruments, sitting...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of crystal candelabras signed Baccarat, France, late 19th century.
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of crystal candelabras signed Baccarat, France, late 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Crystal

Early 20th c. Factory Toolbox with Solid Bronze Handle c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A factory metal toolbox with solid bronze handle and riveted top. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Bronze. CO...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Early 20th c. Factory Toolbox with Solid Bronze Handle c.1930-1940
Early 20th c. Factory Toolbox with Solid Bronze Handle c.1930-1940
$50 Sale Price
71% Off
H 10 in W 20.5 in D 8 in
18th Century or 19th Century Orientalist Painting Of A Turkish Ottoman Sultan Ma
Located in Long Island City, NY
18th Century or 19th Century Orientalist Painting Of A Turkish Ottoman Sultan Mahomed Unframed in good condition ready to be framed and hung Size 17 7/8 inches high. 14 5/8 inc...
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Paintings

Materials

Paint

Oil on Glass Depicting Our Lady of Sorrows — 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Oil on Glass — "Our Lady of Sorrows," 18th Century, Reverse Glass Painting A refined and emotionally evocative 18th-century devotional painting depicting Our Lady of Sorrows, execut...
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Antique 18th Century European Greco Roman Religious Items

Materials

Glass

Oil on Glass Depicting Our Lady of Sorrows — 18th Century
Oil on Glass Depicting Our Lady of Sorrows — 18th Century
$1,069 / set
H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 1.58 in
Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier The neck designed as a dragon flying through flames, lion masks leading into six perimeter lights. Details: Heigh...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909 The No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is a folding camera made by Kodak in Rochester, NY, USA, from c. 1909. It has...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass

Late 19th Century Oil Painting Terrier Dog Portrait by Charles II Van Den Eycken
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique painting of a (probably) black terrier on a chair. It is signed and dated lower left, Charles Van Den Eycken, 1896. It is painted on a wooden panel. In the original gilded...
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Pine, Paint

Rococo Ceramic Stove, Würzburg-germany, circa 1750
Located in Greding, DE
Beautiful ceramic stove with green enamel tiles from the home of a royal family near Würzburg, Southern Germany. The stove is a corner stove, but can be redesigned under use of a mod...
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Antique 1750s German Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Ceramic

Rococo Ceramic Stove, Würzburg-germany, circa 1750
Rococo Ceramic Stove, Würzburg-germany, circa 1750
$23,180
H 102.37 in W 48.04 in D 31.5 in
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Altar Frame For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the altar frame you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each altar frame for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. There are many kinds of the altar frame you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An altar frame is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Altar Frame?

An altar frame can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $14,500.