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

Antique 1870s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Pair of Burr Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinets
Located in London, GB
"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and
Category

Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Burr Walnut and Marquetry Shaped Oval Loo Table
Located in London, GB
16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Serpentine Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, 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 1860s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Credenza 19th C
Located in London, GB
Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Inlaid Writing Table Desk with Brass Book Troughs 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 Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Marquetry and Ormolu Three-Tier Étagère Table
Located in London, GB
commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and
Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards Roberts, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in
Category

Antique 1880s English Bedroom Sets

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza 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 1850s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Regency Revival Dining Table and 8 Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the
Category

Vintage 1960s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut

Antique Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Block Front Commode Chest, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work
Category

Antique 1820s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Bombe Bureau c.1780
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing Table 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 1890s French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Loo Centre Table
Located in London, GB
"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Marquetry Basket Base Oval Loo Table, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Tables

Antique French Gonçalo Alves Marquetry Bureau De Dame 19th C
Located in London, GB
solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work
Category

Antique 1860s French Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Walnut Ebonised Marquetry Credenza 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 English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Floral Marquetry Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in
Category

Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables

Pair of Satinwood Demilune Cabinets Commodes, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

Vintage 1910s English Cabinets

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Loo Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in
Category

Antique 1860s British Tables

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing Table, 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 Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card and Chess Table, 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 Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Sleigh Bed c.1830
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Gonçalo Alves Display Pedestal Stand, 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 English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rosewood and Satinwood Marquetry Low Corner Cabinet
Located in London, GB
16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs
Category

Antique 1860s French Corner Cupboards

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

19th Century Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Cabinet
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the
Category

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique Set 8 Dutch Marquetry Walnut High Back Dining Chairs Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table Desk, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as
Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Louis XVI Revival Parquetry Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar
Located in London, GB
Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in
Category

Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Tulipwood

Antique French Secretaire Abattant Mother of Pearl 1880
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century Victorian Satinwood and Marquetry Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Victorian Serpentine Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, 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 British Sideboards

19th Century Italian Sorrento Tilt-Top Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and
Category

Antique 1830s Italian Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dutch Marquetry Bombe Cabinet Armoire c.1780
Located in London, GB
Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Cabinets

Antique Pair of English Marquetry Inlaid Occasional Bedside Tables, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and
Category

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Satinwood

Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Display Cabinet c.1780
Located in London, GB
Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Centre Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Secretaire Abattant Chest Late 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 Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

Antique 1860s English Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Satinwood

Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs
Category

Antique Early 1800s Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite, Maple Co, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and
Category

Antique 1880s English Bedroom Sets

19th Century Marquetry Bureau Plat Writing Table, French
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones
Category

Antique 1850s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Centre Loo Table 19th C
Located in London, GB
Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Serpentine Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza 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 English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Display Cabinet Vitrine, 18th C
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 Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza c.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 19th Century English Credenzas

Vintage 17ft Floral Marquetry Burr Walnut Dining Table 20th 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 20th Century English Late Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 17ft / 5 meter Floral Marquetry Burr Walnut Dining Table 20th C
Located in London, GB
"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for
Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 10ft Marquetry Burr Walnut Dining Table 20th Century
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves Marquetry Secretaire Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Glass, Hardwood, Satinwood

Antique George III Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Chest c1790
Located in London, GB
solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Victorian Serpentine Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza 19th C
Located in London, GB
Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

Antique George III Marquetry Inlaid Partners Pedestal Desk 18th 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 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, 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.