Portable Altar
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
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metallic Thread
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
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
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Metal
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
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Antique 18th Century Finnish Baroque Paintings
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paint
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Imperial Qing Dynasty
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art
Located in Forney, TX
and cozy relaxed warmth as antique decor,.or as a lovely addition to your home altar, prayer room or
Category
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Iron
H 13.5 in W 17.25 in D 1.5 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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
H 8.25 in W 4 in D 3 in
18th/19th Century Italian Baroque Silvered Metal Altar Monstrance Reliquary
Located in Forney, TX
relics. A portable reliquary may be called a fereter, and a chapel in which it is housed a feretory. A
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent rustic Spanish Colonial antique, circa 1725, church altar with remarkable patina and
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Antique 18th Century Central American Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Antique Korean Small Table Soban Gangwon Do Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
and serve foods, but also as small desk, incense burner holder and altar table. Its small and low
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
holder and altar table. Its lightweight and low profile fits the traditional personal and portable use on
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
individual dining table to present and serve foods, but also as small desk, incense burner holder and altar
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mild Difference Marble Table by SCATTER.D STUDIO
By Scattered Disc Objects
Located in Piacenza, IT
the function: the symbols of a domestic altar and the Classic IDEA of luxury merge in an absolute
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C
Located in London, GB
is a piece of portable, occasional furniture, consisting of an open-topped rack with slatted
Category
Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
H 21.26 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Old Five Roofed Pagoda Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
five elements known as earth, wind, fire, water, and ethereal space. The base represent stepped altar
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Mild Difference Marble Table by Scattered Disc Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
irrational response to a problem that goes beyond the function: the symbols of a domestic altar and the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
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Life Sized Garden Statue of Amalthea and Jupiter's Goat
Located in Dallas, TX
After the original marble grouping entitled Amalthée et la chèvre de Jupiter (“Amalthea and Jupiter’s Goat”) by Pierre Julien, which was commissioned by King Louis XVI in 1787, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Statues
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Mid-19th Century Italian Framed Hand Painted Wooden Wall Decors - Set of Seven
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this colorful suite of antique wall decorations. Crafted in Italy circa 1870, each panel is framed and features an hand painted coat of arms decor ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
H 9 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
Wood Paneled Room with Trompe L'oeil Library Decoration, Late 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This piece of woodwork was made at the extreme end of the 20th century, around 1985 and comes from a Parisian mansion.
It presents a grey paneled decoration enhanced with gold, comp...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling
Materials
Wood
H 110.24 in W 701.58 in D 3.94 in
Hans Zatzka 'Austrian, 1859-1945' a Very Fine Oil on Canvas "Spring Beauties"
By Hans Zatzka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945) a very fine and charming oil on canvas "Spring Beauties", depicting three young maidens picking flowers by a lake. The three young girls sitting, kn...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
H 28.25 in W 48.75 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Nancy Corzine Chinoiserie Marble Top Sideboard Chests
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of large sideboard chests, buffets, or credenzas featuring hand-painted parcel gilt chinoiserie reserves by Nancy Corzine. The bespoke cabinets have a serpentine fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins
One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Stunning 17th Century Oil Painting - Study of a Head of a Man
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
Studio of Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641, Flemish)
Study of a Head of Man
Circa 1627-32, Van Dyck’s second Antwerp period
Oil on paper, laid down on canvas
Dimensions 15 x 14 inches...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Old Japanese Wooden Buddha Statue /Edo Period/ Wooden Figurine /Yakushi Nyorai
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden carved Buddha made in the late Edo period (1800s).
This Buddha statue is Yakushi Nyorai.
The Tathagata is the highest enlightened being in the Buddhist world.
The Ya...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cypress
H 10.52 in W 2.64 in D 2.68 in
Japanese Six Panel Screen with Hotei, Edo Period, Early 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Japanese six panel painted paper screen featuring the beloved figure Hotei, Edo Period, early 19th century.
Hotei, called Budai in China, and known as the Laughing B...
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Paper
Portrait of a Gentleman in Armour and Mauve Cloak c.1740; Louis Tocque, Painting
Located in London, GB
The sitter in this superb portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, is shown with the grandiloquence characteristic of the eighteenth-century French school of painting. The young noble...
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 38.19 in W 33.08 in D 2.76 in
Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back, Loose Seat Cushions and Hand Carved Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carl Sofa 84” is Martin & Brockett’s take on a traditional English roll arm, featuring our signature Lupa foot. A deep seat cushion and tight back make for a relaxed seating expe...
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2010s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Japanese Silk Suijaku Scroll Nyorai-Kojin with Mixed Buddhism and Shinto Deities
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese silk Suijaku hanging scroll beautifully presented in a custom wood shadow box frame from Edo period (circa 18-19th century). The scroll, surmounted on golden brocade was p...
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
H 85.5 in W 33.5 in D 3 in
Japanese Painting Depicting Commodore Perry’s Ship with Buddhist Monks Aboard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese painting depicting Commodore Matthew Perry’s flagship USS Mississippi bringing the coffin with the remains of US marine private Robert Williams who died while serving on t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
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H 22.52 in W 18.82 in D 0.08 in
Textured Japanese Tetsubin Teapot with Lotus Bud Knob, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with a dotted, textured surface and an elegant arched handle, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s ca...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
78317 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 09'00 x 11'09. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a color-blocked field and border scheme festooned with large, glorious...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Chinese Porcelain Mural Fountain Attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal, c. 1880
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
18th century Famille verte China porcelain mural fountain, decorated with lotus, tree and bird motifs. The faucet is coming out of a dragon mouth. Beautiful gilt bronze mounts with r...
Category
Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
H 24.02 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 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
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Antique 1830s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Patinated Bronze & Pietra Dura Decorative Box, Italy circa 1880
Located in Pasadena, CA
with grout, and works in Pietra Dura are often portable. Nor should it be confused with micromosaics, a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Bronze
Ettore Sottsass Rosewood and Teal Fabric 'Canada' Armchair for Poltronova, 1958
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Firenze, IT
portable Valentine typewriter in 1970, which became a fashion accessory. Sotsass described the Valentine as
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
Ettore Sottsass White Lacquered 'Califfo' Sofa for Poltronova, 1962
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Firenze, IT
, culminating in the bright red plastic portable Valentine typewriter in 1970, which became a fashion accessory
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Absolutely Awesome French Forties Eglomise Cocktail Table
Located in Chicago, IL
portable altars. The method used is described by Cennino Cennini. It has also been used throughout Europe
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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
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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
Antique Holland Brass Works #203 Religious Funerary Stand
Located in Forney, TX
stand / altar or shrine from the St Mary's collection, number 203, by Holland Brass Works, Chicago
Category
Early 20th Century American Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Shanxi Courtyard Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of wood reclaimed from 17th century Chinese buildings, this contemporary altar table is the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Console Tables
Materials
Elm
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
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Antique 16th Century Italian Medieval Paintings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Old Pair Five Elements Pagoda Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
represent stepped altars and each lantern includes a vertical hinged door on its lower band that allows
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C
Located in London, GB
Canterbury is a piece of portable, occasional furniture, consisting of an open-topped rack with slatted
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 22.05 in W 22.45 in D 14.57 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Music Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C
Located in London, GB
is a piece of portable, occasional furniture, consisting of an open-topped rack with slatted
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Music Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th Century
Located in London, GB
width 18.5 x depth 16.5
Canterbury is a piece of portable, occasional furniture, consisting of an
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 22.05 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Canterbury, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
in inches:
Height 34.6 x width 27.2 x depth 15.7
Canterbury is a piece of portable, occasional
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Table lectern for the Convent of The Trinitarios Order (Toledo). Juan Ruiz, 1656
Located in Madrid, ES
portable tabletop lectern made of cast bronze relieved, cut out, chiselled, engraved and gilded and
Category
Antique 1650s Spanish Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Other
H 11.82 in W 13.59 in D 4.53 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
Japanese Old Five Roofed Pagoda Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
as earth, wind, fire, water, and ethereal space. The base represent stepped altar and it includes a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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
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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
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Antique 19th Century Korean Tables
Gilt Bronze & Pietra Dura Jewlery Box, Italy, circa 1880
Located in Pasadena, CA
together with grout, and works in Pietra Dura are often portable. Nor should it be confused with
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu
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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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