Portable Altar
18th Century Italian Portable Travel Altar, c. 1730 Walnut Baroque Cartapesta
Located in Epfach, DE
Italian portable travel altar, c. 1730.
Walnut case with cartapesta, scagliola and carved wood
Category
Antique 1730s Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Scagliola, Walnut
$5,039
H 17.52 in W 14.18 in D 15.36 in
Rare Pair of Flemish 18th Century "Verre Églomisé" Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
panels of glass with designs formed by engraved gilding were applied to reliquaries and portable altars
Category
Antique 18th Century Finnish Baroque Paintings
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paint
$8,450 Sale Price / set
55% Off
H 9 in W 11.25 in D 1 in
Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
$795
H 8.25 in W 4 in D 3 in
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Portable Altar in Black Lacquered Wood, Japan Edo Period 1603-1868
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese portable altar in black lacquered wood representing Benzaiten a Japanese Buddhist goddess
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries
Located in Washington, DC
" is a portable altar, shrine, or prayer box used while traveling. The Tibetan prayer box was used
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Shrine in Lacquer, Edo Period
1603-1868
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese Shrine in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)"
Portable altar in black lacquered wood
Category
Antique 1830s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese altar in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)
Located in PARIS, FR
Portable altar in black lacquered wood, opening with two doors revealing the Goddess Benzaïten
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metallic Thread
Japanese Altar in Lacquer , Edo Period (1603-1868)
Located in PARIS, FR
Portable altar in black lacquered wood, with two doors opening onto a representation of the
Category
Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Located in Fukuoka, JP
aura and artistic heritage of Buddhist traditions. Originally used within the context of a portable
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Absolutely Awesome French Forties Eglomise Cocktail Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
portable altars. The method used is described by Cennino Cennini. It has also been used throughout Europe
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Early 20th Century Original Retablo Box
Located in London, GB
conquistadors in the 16th century. Before bringing them to Peru, the boxes were used as portable altars by
Category
Vintage 1920s Puerto Rican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Artdeco Italian Crystal Cabinet, Bookcases, Endtable
By Venetian School
Located in Valladolid, ES
were applied to reliquaries and portable altars.
But it has been used throughout Europe since the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
14th CENTURY LATE MEDIEVAL GILDED WOODEN TUSCAN PLAQUE
Located in Firenze, FI
artist. It is believed that this object was part of a triptych or a small portable travel altar. The icon
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Medieval Paintings
Materials
Wood
Antique French leather portable travel crucifix / altar - Paris France 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very charming antique French portable travel crucifix/altar.
France - Paris 19th
Very beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
H 4.34 in W 2.17 in D 0.79 in
Tibetan Portable Polychromed Wooden Altar Stand or Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Tibetan portable polychromed wooden altar stand or table, early 20th century. Pierced and carved
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 12.75 in W 24 in D 11.5 in
Burkina Faso Carved and Painted Wood Antelope Headpiece
Located in New York, NY
series of honorific performances. They could be used as portable altars or placed on an existing altar in
Category
20th Century Burkinabe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Folding Korean Altar Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Korean portable/folding altar table. Made from gingko wood and finished in a deep
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Tables
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Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$8,780 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Aldo Tura Wall Coat Rack Green Goatskin
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Tura wall coat rack green goatskin, Italy, 1968.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
Sculptural Oval giltwood Sconce
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural gilt wood sconce, in the manner of Herve van der Straeten, Italy, circa 1960s. It has been rewired and is ready to use. We only have a single sconce.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp on Circular Fluted Base, New York. Circa 1920
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Charleston, SC
Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp with original iridescent shade, scrolled bulbous harp, and resting on circular fluted base with the original five ball feet. Shade is etched LCT on r...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Wire
$12,000
H 13 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
Italian Midcentury Style Hand Blown Murano Venetian Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s Murano glass chandelier.
Contemporary Italian midcentury style, clear hand blown Venetian glass chandeliers or pendants in the modern neoclassical style with twelve arms att...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock in Original Green Orange Colors, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish antique mora clock dating from early/ 1800s featuring green paint with orange details that is painted on the body.
The clockwork is sold 'as is' and should be considered as...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Materials
Pine
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 75.99 in W 23.63 in D 9.26 in
English Regency Style Caned Bergere With Leather Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Regency style bergere with olive green button tufted seat having turned front legs with brass caps and casters and splayed back legs with brass casters. The bergere with caned sides ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
By Alguacil
Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Nickel
Comoda de Poste Altar Cabinet, Philippines
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached narra wood comoda de poste altar cabinet, Philippines, 20th century.
37 ¾ inches wide by 20 ¾ inches deep by 38 inches tall
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
English Regency Penwork Games Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Penwork games table with pedestal on four legs and wheeled feet, English, circa 1810.
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Game Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 12 Zodiac Sconces. Sold in pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 1940's French etched glass sconces with depiction of the 12 Zodiac Signs and their Hebrew name.
Measurements:
Height: 16"
Width: 12"
Depth: 5"
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Silvered Ostrich Sculptures Constructed with Ostrich Eggs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful pair of Mid-Century ostrich bird sculptures constructed with ostrich eggs and silvered metal. Wearing a quizzical expression that seems to be asking the age old question: "W...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell
$3,050 Sale Price / set
29% Off
H 17.5 in W 15 in D 7 in
Genuine Polished Malachite Stalactite Slice (450 grams)
Located in New York, NY
A fine and gorgeous Malachite Stalactite slice from Congo with rich, velvety bands of light and dark green and a magical chatoyance that morphs and gleams in the light as you move th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
H 4 in W 0.5 in D 5.25 in
Mid Century Modern Art Deco Black and Red Credenza Cabinet Sideboard by Harjer
By Harjer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Art Deco Black and Red Credenza Cabinet Sideboard by Harjer. Item features heavy drop brass ring pulls, black and red lacquer finish, 2 swing doors, original label...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
$2,250
H 33.5 in W 59.5 in D 17 in
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Portable Altar For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the portable altar you’re looking for. Each portable altar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage portable altar now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer portable altar, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each portable altar bearing Baroque, Art Deco or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made portable altar over the years, but those crafted by Scattered Disc Objects and Venetian School are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Portable Altar?
Prices for a portable altar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $795 and can go as high as $18,950, while the average can fetch as much as $3,450.
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