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A Pair Of Early Flemish Altar Sticks In Marble
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Flemish early 18th Century Altar sticks in white veined marble with bronze spikes and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Carved Wood and Pink Marble Chinese Altar/Console Table
Located in Peabody, MA
A delicately hand-carved rosewood altar or console table with open fretwork panels and leg carving.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Marble

18th Century Portuguese Altar Facade, Altar Console
Located in Round Top, TX
polychromed wood with very handsome faux marbling detail. The altar, in the Louis XVI tastes, is decorated
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ecclesiastic French Altar Pieces
Located in Dallas, TX
Ornately carved Altar Pieces with beautiful marble veining.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Religious Items

Materials

Marble

Antique altar in faux marble lacquered wood, from Italian chapel of 700
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique altar in faux marble lacquered wood, with inlaid marbles of various green, yellow and red
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique French Scagliola Faux-Marble Catholic Church Altar Shelf, Early 20th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
for displaying religious icons from a French Catholic church. Hand-painted with faux-marble and faux
Category

Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sculpted White Marble Planter in the Manner of a 1st/2nd Century, Ad Roman Altar
Located in Baambrugge, NL
with waisted sides. The planter is almost identical but for the stem, to a basin altar excavated at
Category

20th Century European Classical Roman Planters and Jardinieres

Large Bronze Altar Crucifix 19th Century After Giambologna of Florence
By Giambologna
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Bronze Altar Crucifix 19th Century After Giambologna of Florence. This antique silvered
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Religious Items

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Marquetry Sideboard Marble Top
Located in London, GB
medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Walnut Marquetry Commode Rouge Marble, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in
Category

Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Walnut Marquetry Marble Top Pier Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is
Category

Antique 1860s French Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique French Louis XV Commode Rouge Marble, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and
Category

Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

15th century Florentine Sculpted Wooden Head of Christ
Located in Leesburg, VA
sculptural language of a marble altar frontal depicting a Pietá in relief in the oratory of the Madonna
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Sculptures and Carv...

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as
Category

Antique 1870s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode 19th Century
Located in London, GB
commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and
Category

Antique 1870s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
Category

Antique 1890s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and
Category

Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Vintage Pair Louis Revival Kingwood Walnut Side Tables Pedestals, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

Vintage 1970s French Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Pair French Marquetry Petit Commodes Bedside Chests, 19th C
Located in London, GB
"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for
Category

Antique 1890s French Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Kingwood Marquetry Bombe Commodes Bedside Chests, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The
Category

Antique 1890s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Commode Chest 19th C
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th C
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Commode Chest, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Louis XV Revival Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode, 1920s
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Victorian Washstand Edwards Roberts
By Edwards Roberts
Located in London, GB
Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The
Category

Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode Chest
Located in London, GB
;Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as
Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique Dutch Floral Marquetry Console Pier Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns
Category

Antique 1830s Dutch Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Karl Springer Inspired Goatskin Console Table With Flared Legs
By Karl Springer
Located in Locust Valley, NY
lacquered goatskin, designed to resemble the look of marble. Featuring a solid altar form and flared legs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Lacquer

Vintage French Louis Revival Marquetry Kidney Writing Side Table 20th Century
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

Late 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Burr Walnut Sideboard 20th C
Located in London, GB
, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns
Category

Vintage 1950s Revival Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage William Mary Revival Walnut Marquetry Console Table 20th C
Located in London, GB
solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work
Category

Vintage 1980s Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Pair William Mary Revival Walnut Marquetry Console Tables 20th C
Located in London, GB
Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as
Category

Vintage 1980s Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Louis Revival Walnut Marquetry and Ormolu Side Tables, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the
Category

Antique 1880s French Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Walnut and Marquetry Bureau Plat, 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

Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Edwardian Triple Drop Flap Occasional Side Table
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Kingwood

Antique Edwardian Mahogany and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Stool 19th Century
Located in London, GB
commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and
Category

Antique 1820s Dutch Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Cabinet, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
Category

Antique 1860s French Cabinets

Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Cabinet, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets

Vintage Sheraton Revival Giltwood Marquetry Console Table 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in
Category

Vintage 1970s Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Dutch Marquetry Tray Top Bedside Cabinet Side Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in
Category

Antique 1820s Dutch Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Drinks Cabinet Surprise Bar Dry Bar Glassware 19th C
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Free Standing Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Bedside Cabinet Pedestal 19th C
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
Category

Antique 1820s Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Pair Giltwood Half Moon Marquetry Console Tables 20th C
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in
Category

Vintage 1980s Sheraton Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Low Corner Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
Category

Antique 1860s French Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Dutch Walnut Floral Marquetry Corner Cabinet
Located in London, GB
;-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for
Category

Antique 1780s Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Pair of Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is
Category

Antique 1790s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Dutch Floral Marquetry Occasional Centre Table Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

Antique 1820s Dutch Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the "
Category

Antique 1780s Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique George III Walnut Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Pair of English Marquetry Kidney Shaped Occasionally Tables 19th Century
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones
Category

Antique 1880s English Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Dutch Floral Marquetry Occasional Table, Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The
Category

Antique 1780s Dutch Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Rosewood Three-Drawer Serpentine Chest, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Cabinet, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets

Antique Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Wardrobe, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and
Category

Antique 1840s Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

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Marble Altar For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic marble altar available at 1stDibs. Each marble altar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are 407 variations of the antique or vintage marble altar you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer marble altar, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A marble altar, designed in the Victorian, louis xv or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made marble altar has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edwards Roberts, LAGU and Antonio Tantardini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Marble Altar?

Prices for a marble altar start at $280 and top out at $520,000 with the average selling for $4,519.