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What is the furniture in a church called?
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What the furniture in a church is called depends on its form. The bench-like seats are pews, while the table where rituals take place is the altar. A lectern is a stand used to hold a Bible. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique church furniture.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Church Altar Candlestick
Located in Ongar, GB
A lovely 19th century church altar candlestick made from brass which has a lovely worn patina in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Antique Church Altar Floor Candle Holders
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Church Altar Floor Candle Holders
This pair of tall candleholders would be a sumptuous
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Torchères
Materials
Brass
Antique Church Altar Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, likely one-of-a-kind Spanish Colonial church altar, repurposed as a sideboard server or
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
$11,500
The Church's Altar - Vintage Photo - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Church's altar is a black and white vintage photo, realized in Mid 20th Century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The Church's Altar - Vintage Photo - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Church's altar is a black and white vintage photo, realized in Mid 20th Century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of antique Neo-Gothic style oak church altars.
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
