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Niche Altar

Small and Unique 18th Century Italian Giltwood Altar Niche on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in Italy in the 1700s, this giltwood niche has been
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Antique 18th Century Italian Mounted Objects

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Niches, Pinewood, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of altar fragments or niches made of carved pine wood that are decorated with a series of
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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Religious Items

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Pine

Pair of Niches, Pinewood, 17th Century
Pair of Niches, Pinewood, 17th Century
H 90.56 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood
Located in North Miami, FL
Farming and Gardening. He is standing in a red velvet line niche. The altar is adorned with painted floral
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Located in Bruxelles, BE
reduced dimensions of the statuette, designed to be placed in a niche or on an altar. The work is made in
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

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Large Antique Mexican Architectural Religious Niche Altar
Located in Forney, TX
wooden religious folk art niche - altarpiece from the early 20th century. Use for home shrines, votive
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Religious Items

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Wood, Paint

Spanish Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Niche Altar Frame with Candle Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
Spanish Gothic Revival wooden wall-mounted niche frame or altar with ornamental wrought iron
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Picture Frames

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Wrought Iron

French 17th Century Carved Stone Altar Niche
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular piece with a beautiful patina, France, circa 1600-1700. It can easily stand on itself. Very decorative item.  
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Antique 17th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved oak Baroque altar niche. France, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Oak

Italian 17th-18th Century Baroque Giltwood Altar Niche
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning altar niche with its original gilding and decoration. Made to hang. Italy, circa 1650
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

Small 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved oak Baroque altar niche. France, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Oak

Monumental 18th Century Italian Architectural Niche Facade, Altar Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
A monumental and stunning 18th century architectural niche facade - altar frame - from Northern
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Antique 18th Century Italian Architectural Elements

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Wood

Large 18th Century Polychrome and Giltwood Cherub from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
of an altar, pulpit, or niche in a Cathedral. His gilded sash runs from his right shoulder and across
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Altar Candle Niches / Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of antique candelabra / altar candle niches in gilt wood. These have a great scale, beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Italian Candle Holders

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Giltwood

Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A large one-of-a-kind European antique hand carved polychrome painted silver-gilt religious altar
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Paint, Pine, Wood

17th / 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved oak Baroque altar niche. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered, small losses and old
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Oak

18th Century French Niche or Shrine Display Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable 18th century French niche or altar shrine display cabinet. Beautifully distressed finish
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Wood, Lacquer

19th Century carved wood Christo figure.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
niche or altar setting in a church, personal chapel, or home. It may have originally had additional
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Polychrome Altar Niche or Vitrine
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small naively executed altar cabinet or niche, with canted sides supporting gold vine ropes, the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Altar Niche or Vitrine
Polychrome Altar Niche or Vitrine
H 20.75 in W 16.25 in D 6 in
18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good 18th century Spanish colonial gilt-wood niche with painted doors depicting various saints
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 18th century Spanish colonial altar niche with original gilding and painted doors depicting
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Wood

Vitrine or Altar Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A small glass cabinet, probably an altar niche, with arched door and sides, the interior scored
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Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Giltwood, Glass

Vitrine or Altar Cabinet
Vitrine or Altar Cabinet
H 25.5 in Dm 22 in

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French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire
Located in Firenze, IT
An impressively large and well detailed French late 19th century architectural model of a Gothic inspired transept-spire or church pinnacle. This Neo Gothic decorative finial is han...
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Wood, Giltwood

Renaissance Style Oak Tester/4 Poster King Bed w/ Armorial Tapestry Bedspread
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Antique Church Crucifix with Jesus, Mary & John Sculptures of Boxwood from 1700s
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and unique work(s) of religious art. If you are a collector of special and truly old religious artefacts then this one of a kind crucifix could be the one for you. This cr...
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Revival Religious Items

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Iron

Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

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Large Medieval inscription
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large Medieval German Inscription stone Germany, 14th century 46 x 83 x 13 cm
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Historical Memorabilia

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Stone

Large Medieval inscription
Large Medieval inscription
H 18.12 in W 32.68 in D 5.12 in
18th century allegorical painting of The Triumph of Beauty
Located in London, GB
Exhibited: London, Royal Academy, 1800, no. 93 What was happening in British history painting in around 1800? In recent discussions of the emergence of a British School of history ...
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A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
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Handbag Large Overnight Crocodile Hornback One Piece Lacing Padlock
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20th Century English Art Deco Taxidermy

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17th, 18th and 19th Century Group of Eight Russian and Greek Orthodox Icons
Located in North Miami, FL
A group of eight Russian and Greek Orthodox icons painted over gold leaf and gesso laid on a wooden board. These are mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a hand-finished walnut ...
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Antique 17th Century Russian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Antique Stone Flooring - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
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Fine Taxidermy Birdcage 'Orchestra No1' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
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16th Century Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Gold Gilded and Polychromed
Located in North Miami, FL
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Four Evangelists, 12th Century, Gold Gilded and Polychromed Carved-Wood Purcha
Located in North Miami, FL
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Located in London, GB
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Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Exceptional Neo Gothic Dining Room Set
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This dining room consists of a dresser, three sideboards including a pair of small open sideboards and a large sideboard with doors, a table, six chairs and two armchairs. In walnut ...
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Walnut

Exceptional Neo Gothic Dining Room Set
Exceptional Neo Gothic Dining Room Set
H 137.8 in W 87.8 in D 27.17 in
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Niche Altar For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the niche altar you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every niche altar was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect niche altar — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A niche altar, designed in the Baroque, folk art or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one niche altar that is appealing in its simplicity, but Giovanni Battista Piranesi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Niche Altar?

The average selling price for a niche altar at 1stDibs is $4,819, while they’re typically $1,450 on the low end and $151,154 for the highest priced.