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Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock Chiming on Eight Bells and Gong
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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Mother of Pearl and Hardwood Altar Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful mother-of-pearl inlaid hardwood Chinese table with marble inset top.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Marble

18th Spanish Gilted Altar Console, Original Polychromed, Signed, Masterpiece
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental church Altar console. Original polychromed. Signed by Don Martin Astorgano. Masterpiece
Category

Antique Early 1700s Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Altar Cruets
Located in Fayetteville, AR
scrolling. Each cruet rests on a 2.25 inch square black marble base. May have been originally used on the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Commode Rouge Marble, 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 French Marquetry Commode Sideboard Marble Top
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the
Category

Early 20th Century French Sideboards

Antique French Louis Revival Walnut Marquetry Commode, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
date. This gorgeous commode features a Russian Gris St. Anne shaped violet marble top above three
Category

Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode Chest
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

Pair of French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commodes
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is
Category

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

Materials

Marble

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

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Marquetry Inlaid Bookcase 19th Century
By Edwards Roberts
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Framed Vintage Chinese Erotic Print
Located in Chicago, IL
distinctly Qing dynasty interior, featuring a marble-top altar table bearing books, food offerings, and a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Prints

Materials

Paper

Tall Pair of Carved Floral and Foliate Architectural Fragments or Appliques
Located in Nashville, TN
On black and gold faux marble bases. Possibly from an altar. Most likely gilded originally then
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique Dutch Marquetry Ebonized Jewellery Casket, 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 1870s Dutch Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Parquetry and Ormolu-Mounted Occasional Tables
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Italian Lombardy Marquetry Hall Bench Settle Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns
Category

Antique 1780s Italian Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode 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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Sorrento Olive Wood Wall Hanging Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Olive

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th C
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Kidney Shaped Desk 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 Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century French Burr Walnut Marquetry Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
cabinet, with a beautiful Carrara marble top, in the grand Louis XV style, circa 1860 in date. It is
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Parquetry Marquetry Occasional Table Casket 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 1850s Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique William IV Burr Walnut Marquetry Kidney Shaped Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Walnut

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

Vintage 1970s English Edwardian Console Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

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

Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

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

Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 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 Italian Sorrento Occasional Table 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 1860s Italian Tables

Materials

Olive, Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI Marquetry Kidney Occasional Tables
Located in London, GB
commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Side Tables

Antique Italian Flame Mahogany Giltwood Dolphin Console Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Floral Marquetry Credenza, 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 1860s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Chiffonier
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
Category

Antique 1780s Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Satinwood Marquetry Console Chest, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
Category

Antique 1890s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Regency Revival Marquetry Console Table, 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 Early 1900s English Regency Revival Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card or Backgammon Table, 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 Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The
Category

Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Early 20th Century Pair of Sheraton Revival Marquetry Statuary Pedestals
Located in London, GB
;Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique French Parquetry Marquetry Occasional 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 1850s French Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Bureau, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Secretaires

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bombe Bureau, circa 1780
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 Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Library Bookcase / Display Cabinet, 1900s
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Zebra Wood

Antique Pair of French Marquetry Display Tables, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
;Cosmati" work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as
Category

Antique 1880s French Side Tables

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Card Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Edwardian Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Edwards Roberts Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century
By Edwards Roberts
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Marquetry Etagere Tray Table, 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 English Edwardian Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Dressing Table Edwards Roberts, circa 1880
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 Dressers

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

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Display Cabinet
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 Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Antique French Rosewood and Parquetry Kidney Table, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the
Category

20th Century French Console Tables

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

Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage 5 Meter Marquetry Extending Burr Walnut Dining Table
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
Category

1990s Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Lady s Cylinder Bureau, circa 1900
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 Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Diameter Marquetry Dining Tabl, 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 1950s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza
Located in London, GB
16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

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.