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Chinese 19th Century Inlaid Alter Table
Chinese 19th Century Inlaid Alter Table

Chinese 19th Century Inlaid Alter Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century Chinese hardwood alter table with inset marble to the top and mother of pearl inlay to the frieze and legs, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Marble

19th Century Chinese Elm Alter Table
19th Century Chinese Elm Alter Table

19th Century Chinese Elm Alter Table

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This 19th-century Chinese Elm Alter Table features dark elm wood with ornate carved legs and a distressed finish, giving it a warm, well-worn character.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Hardwood Alter Table, 19th Century
Chinese Hardwood Alter Table, 19th Century

Chinese Hardwood Alter Table, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood alter table, having a three panelled burr wood top.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Rosewood Antique Chinese Export Alter Table with Hand Carving
Rosewood Antique Chinese Export Alter Table with Hand Carving

Rosewood Antique Chinese Export Alter Table with Hand Carving

Located in Lomita, CA

The warmth and patina of the antique rosewood and the intricate hand carving makes this altar table irresistible. The silhouette A vintage Chinese export carved rosewood altar or co...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Chinese Hongmu Pair of Alter or Console Tables or Center Table
Vintage Chinese Hongmu Pair of Alter or Console Tables or Center Table

Vintage Chinese Hongmu Pair of Alter or Console Tables or Center Table

Located in Topeka, KS

Stunning Early 19th to 20th Century Chinese Hongmu pair of alter or console tables or center table.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Wood

C19th Chinese alter Table
C19th Chinese alter Table

C19th Chinese alter Table

Located in London, GB

Beutiful Chinese altar Table Lovely Floating panels in top Dated C1870

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

Chinese Alter Cabinet / Table
Chinese Alter Cabinet / Table

Chinese Alter Cabinet / Table

Located in Fulton, CA

A Chinese alter cabinet in the Qing Dynasty style. 20th Century. 39.5 inches wide. 21 inches high. 16.5 inches deep.

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20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Qing Period Chinese Alter Console
19th Century Qing Period Chinese Alter Console

19th Century Qing Period Chinese Alter Console

Located in Pasadena, TX

19th century Chinese alter console Qing period piece featuring two drawers with brass pulls. Carved apron and sides. Measures: 41.5"W x 20.25"D x 31.75"H.   

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Qing Console Tables

Materials

Teak

Chinese Alter Table
Chinese Alter Table

Chinese Alter Table

Located in East Aurora, NY

Late 19th / early 20th century three drawer Elm wood Mongolian Altar or butterfly table. This table is late Qing Dynasty and has a great old crazed painted finish and a nice patina t...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Alter Table
19th Century Chinese Alter Table

19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Located in Norwood, NJ

Impressive Chinese 19th century alter table. Console table with fine carving.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Alter Table Beautifully Hand-Carved circa 1900
Antique Chinese Alter Table Beautifully Hand-Carved circa 1900

Antique Chinese Alter Table Beautifully Hand-Carved circa 1900

Located in Highwood, IL

This Chinese alter table does look to have some age and could easily be turn-of-the century and that is our best hypothesis.

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of C19th Chinese Altar tables
Rare Pair of C19th Chinese Altar tables

Rare Pair of C19th Chinese Altar tables

$11,474Sale Price / set|30% Off

Rare Pair of C19th Chinese Altar tables

Located in London, GB

Pair of Early C19th Chinese Alter Tables Panelled Tops with Shaped Frieze raised on lovely shaped Cabriolet Legs Lovely Colour wood Dated C1820s

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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Good 19th Century Chinese Hongmu Alter Table
Good 19th Century Chinese Hongmu Alter Table

Good 19th Century Chinese Hongmu Alter Table

Unavailable

H 35.75 in W 47.75 in D 15 in

Good 19th Century Chinese Hongmu Alter Table

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A good 19th Century Chinese Hongmu alter table; the well figured rectangular top of traditional cleated form above a carved and pierced archaic frieze, raised on moulded legs headed ...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Wing Top Chinese Alter Table in Wenge
Wing Top Chinese Alter Table in Wenge

Wing Top Chinese Alter Table in Wenge

Unavailable

H 31.25 in W 47.5 in D 16.5 in

Wing Top Chinese Alter Table in Wenge

Located in Providence, RI

Wing Top Chinese Alter or console table in solid wenge wood.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Wenge

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Alter Tables
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Alter Tables

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Alter Tables

Unavailable

H 34 in W 40 in D 20 in

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Alter Tables

Located in Hungerford, Berkshire

This pair of Chinese Alter tables retain traces of their original red decoration.

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Antique Late 19th Century Central Asian Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Good 19th Century Pair of Chinese Hongmu Alter Tables
Good 19th Century Pair of Chinese Hongmu Alter Tables

Good 19th Century Pair of Chinese Hongmu Alter Tables

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Good 19th century pair of Chinese Hongmu alter tables, the figured rectangular tops of cleated form above carved frieze centred by a carved and pierced panel of a dragonfly, flanked ...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Console Tables

19th Century Chinese Painted Alter Table from the Ching Dynasty
19th Century Chinese Painted Alter Table from the Ching Dynasty

19th Century Chinese Painted Alter Table from the Ching Dynasty

Located in Carmel, CA

19th Century Chinese, painted Alter Table from the Ching Dynasty with ornate, scrolled carving.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table
20th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table

20th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table

Unavailable

H 34.3 in W 35.8 in D 17.9 in

20th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

A fine quality Chinese hardwood altar table. The whole has an excellent faded color.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fu...

Materials

Hardwood

Late 19th Century Chinese Alter Table
Late 19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Late 19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Unavailable

H 36.5 in W 82.5 in D 18 in

Late 19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic late 19th or early 20th century Chinese alter table. Brown stain with lacquer finish.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Late 19th Century Chinese Alter Table
Late 19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Late 19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Unavailable

H 33 in W 78.5 in D 23.5 in

Late 19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th or early 20th century Chinese alter table. Measures: 33" tall x 78.5" length x 23" depth.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese 19th Century Decorated Alter Table
Chinese 19th Century Decorated Alter Table

Chinese 19th Century Decorated Alter Table

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 75 in D 27 in

Chinese 19th Century Decorated Alter Table

Located in Hungerford, Berkshire

Dating from the late 19th century, this alter table is deeper than one normally sees and is finished on the reverse. It has carved and gilded decoration to the drawer fronts and end ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

19th Century Chinese Carved Alter Table
19th Century Chinese Carved Alter Table

19th Century Chinese Carved Alter Table

Unavailable

H 40 in W 48 in D 18 in

19th Century Chinese Carved Alter Table

Located in Uckfield, Sussex

A 19th century Chinese hardwood carved alter table having a panel top, carved scrolling ends.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Large Chinese Wooden Alter Table Mid 20th Century
Large Chinese Wooden Alter Table Mid 20th Century

Large Chinese Wooden Alter Table Mid 20th Century

Unavailable

H 38.25 in W 61.63 in D 16.13 in

Large Chinese Wooden Alter Table Mid 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Offered here is a wonderful wooden Chinese Alter table, from the mid 20th century. Carved on all sides of it's apron, flowers/plants, symbols and words, with some light carving on i...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Grand-Scale Qing Dynasty Alter Table
Grand-Scale Qing Dynasty Alter Table

Grand-Scale Qing Dynasty Alter Table

Unavailable

H 49.5 in W 87.38 in D 26.38 in

Grand-Scale Qing Dynasty Alter Table

Located in Fulton, CA

Impressive handmade 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty elm alter table. Hand-carved and shaped apron with stylized dragon and scroll work.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century Low Standing Alter Table
Late 19th Century Low Standing Alter Table

Late 19th Century Low Standing Alter Table

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 62 in D 18.5 in

Late 19th Century Low Standing Alter Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th or early 20th century low standing alter table. With two sliding doors and two center doors that open out. Original hardware. Good for storage and display purposes. *item i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Asian Alter Table with Scrolling Tendril Carved Spandrels and Apron
Asian Alter Table with Scrolling Tendril Carved Spandrels and Apron

Asian Alter Table with Scrolling Tendril Carved Spandrels and Apron

Located in Merrimack, NH

With luxury carving, this antique red hue Chinese alter table will be a magnificent console table in a living room, dining room, hall way or entryway.

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese alter table
Chinese alter table

Chinese alter table

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H 39 in W 55 in D 17 in

Chinese alter table

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good Chinese hardwood alter table of good design and colour

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Rosewood Alter Table
Chinese Rosewood Alter Table

Chinese Rosewood Alter Table

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H 33 in W 64 in D 15.5 in

Chinese Rosewood Alter Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful Chinese Rosewood Alter Table with hand carved details.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Chinese Alter Table
19th Century Chinese Alter Table

19th Century Chinese Alter Table

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H 34.25 in W 46 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century Chinese side / alter table, the rectangular top above a lovely shaped open frieze, wonderful carved decoration, carved side supports, standing on four square and carved ...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table

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H 40.16 in W 70.87 in D 17.33 in

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century Chinese hardwood alter table, having three inset panelled top, carved scrolling ends, the frieze with carved mythical dragons.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Hardwood

17th Century Chinese Alter Table
17th Century Chinese Alter Table

17th Century Chinese Alter Table

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H 37 in W 110 in D 18 in

17th Century Chinese Alter Table

Located in New York, NY

17th Century Chinese Alter Table

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Console Tables

Chinese Red Lacquered Alter Table
Chinese Red Lacquered Alter Table

Chinese Red Lacquered Alter Table

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H 32 in W 49 in D 17 in

Chinese Red Lacquered Alter Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Chinese red lacquered chinoiserie decorated alter table.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Console Tables

Chinese 19th century alter table
Chinese 19th century alter table

Chinese 19th century alter table

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H 34.6 in W 47 in D 21.25 in

Chinese 19th century alter table

Located in Hudson, NY

A late 19th century chinese alter table with drawers in a light wood finish with dark wood accents.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Chinese Carved Elm Alter Table
19th Century, Chinese Carved Elm Alter Table

19th Century, Chinese Carved Elm Alter Table

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H 33 in W 79.3 in D 18.3 in

19th Century, Chinese Carved Elm Alter Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality carved elm alter table, circa 1860. Good color and patina. Rectangular top supported by shaped apron, carved foliage with scrolls. Fretwork sides, standing on shaped...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Carved Hardwood Alter Table
Chinese Carved Hardwood Alter Table

Chinese Carved Hardwood Alter Table

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H 33 in W 46 in D 16.5 in

Chinese Carved Hardwood Alter Table

Located in Kingston, NY

19th century Chinese carved hardwood altar table. Measures: 33" H x 46" W x 16.5" D.

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Antique 19th Century Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese hardwood Alter table.
19th Century Chinese hardwood Alter table.

19th Century Chinese hardwood Alter table.

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H 33.47 in W 51.58 in D 16.54 in

19th Century Chinese hardwood Alter table.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood Alter table, having inset panels to the top and scrolling ends, hand carved and pierced ribbon and scrolling foliate decoration to t...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Alter Table
19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Alter Table

19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Alter Table

Located in New York, NY

19th century black lacquer Chinese alter table.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Rosewood

Antique Chinese Burnt Bamboo Alter Table with Chinese Chippendale Styling
Antique Chinese Burnt Bamboo Alter Table with Chinese Chippendale Styling

Antique Chinese Burnt Bamboo Alter Table with Chinese Chippendale Styling

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a wonderful large scale Chinese burnt bamboo alter table with chippendale styling.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Alter Table
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Alter Table

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Alter Table

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H 35 in W 60.5 in D 28.5 in

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Alter Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Chinese 19th century alter table, circa 1870. Comprising of three parts, two pedestals and top surface.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Inset Marble Alter Table
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Inset Marble Alter Table

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Inset Marble Alter Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality hard wood Chinese table, circa 1880. Grey and red veined original marble top. Some age wear to lacquered finish. Measures: Height 33 2/3", width 41 1/4", depth 26...

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood  China
19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood  China

19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood China

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H 33.86 in W 45.67 in D 14.57 in

19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood China

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small alter / communion table in peach wood from the Zhejiang Province of China.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Style Alter Table
Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Style Alter Table

Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Style Alter Table

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H 36.23 in W 101.97 in D 17.33 in

Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Style Alter Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

An elegant Chinese Ming style altar table made in walnut. Freestanding with same carved details on both sides and everted ends on the top. Beautiful natural age-related patina highl...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chinese 19th Century Alter Console Table from Jiangsu
Chinese 19th Century Alter Console Table from Jiangsu

Chinese 19th Century Alter Console Table from Jiangsu

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese 19th Century Qing dynasty style altar console table. Elm wood with remnants of the black lacquer. The top is carved from a single solid plank. Side panels on the two "legs"...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Elm Alter Table with Dragon Carved Detailing Large Ornate
19th Century Chinese Elm Alter Table with Dragon Carved Detailing Large Ornate

19th Century Chinese Elm Alter Table with Dragon Carved Detailing Large Ornate

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale very nice lovely large Chinese elm alter table with a dragon carved detailing A very good looking well made and substantial piece, the timber p...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables

Materials

Elm

18th Ctr. Alter Table
18th Ctr. Alter Table

18th Ctr. Alter Table

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H 34.26 in W 77.56 in D 16.54 in

18th Ctr. Alter Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

Early 18th century altar table in Ming style. Made of peach wood. Legs and wings with thick black lacquer. The table top in natural peach wood, the tooth of time has removed the va...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

7' Alter/Console Table
7' Alter/Console Table

7' Alter/Console Table

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H 36 in W 7 in D 14 in

7' Alter/Console Table

Located in Water Mill, NY

7' Oriental Alter/Console Mat Black Laquer Finish....image 5 is Chineese import Seal

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Early 20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Antique Chinese Ming Style Elm Alter Cabinet Huanghuali Console Table Sideboard
Antique Chinese Ming Style Elm Alter Cabinet Huanghuali Console Table Sideboard

Antique Chinese Ming Style Elm Alter Cabinet Huanghuali Console Table Sideboard

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid-19th century Ming Dynasty inspired Huanghuali alter cabinet. Features a long plank top with flared accents over seven drawers and central cabinet. The decorative spandrels are el...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Asian Modern Chinese Export Red Lacquer Alter Style Console Table
Mid-Century Asian Modern Chinese Export Red Lacquer Alter Style Console Table

Mid-Century Asian Modern Chinese Export Red Lacquer Alter Style Console Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century Chinese console table with a red lacquer finish. It has four drawers with a Chinese brass pin locking system. The size is excellent.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Asian Wood Alter Console Table
Antique Asian Wood Alter Console Table

Antique Asian Wood Alter Console Table

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H 38 in W 74 in D 22 in

Antique Asian Wood Alter Console Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning antique Asian alter table in excellent sturdy condition. The scale of this is magnificent with its height at 38”!

Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Architectural / Alter Console Table, c 1800
Antique Architectural / Alter Console Table, c 1800

Antique Architectural / Alter Console Table, c 1800

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H 37.01 in W 100.79 in D 14.97 in

Antique Architectural / Alter Console Table, c 1800

Located in Kastrup, DK

A long and elegant altar or console table in original condition. Walnut with a dark burgundy lacquer. Carved details and spandrels on both side of the table. Freestanding. Good craf...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Other Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage ornately  hand carved orientalist side table / Alter table
Vintage ornately  hand carved orientalist side table / Alter table

Vintage ornately hand carved orientalist side table / Alter table

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid 20th century ordinately handcarved oriental side table. This rustic table has five hand carved drawers to the front with carving on the apron and the sides. This piece ...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Ming Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Art Deco Alter Table
Early 20th Century Art Deco Alter Table

Early 20th Century Art Deco Alter Table

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H 38.19 in W 106.3 in D 15.75 in

Early 20th Century Art Deco Alter Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare Art Deco altar table with everted flanges. Black lacquer over elmwood with beautiful natural patina. Front with 'a la grecque' motif in black-reddish lacquer. The back with bla...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Rare Bamboo Alter / Console Table, 1800 - 1840
Rare Bamboo Alter / Console Table, 1800 - 1840

Rare Bamboo Alter / Console Table, 1800 - 1840

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H 39.38 in W 90.56 in D 19.69 in

Rare Bamboo Alter / Console Table, 1800 - 1840

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare altar table / console table made in bamboo, table top of walnut with black lacquer. Bamboo with a dark burgundy lacquer with a natural age-related beautiful patina, which is hi...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Walnut

Midcentury Hall Console Table, Oriental Alter Table in Cherry
Midcentury Hall Console Table, Oriental Alter Table in Cherry

Midcentury Hall Console Table, Oriental Alter Table in Cherry

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a midcentury hall console table, an oriental alter table in cherry dating to circa 1970. Attractive grain detail in the light honey tones of the cheerywood Simple, elegan...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Cherry

Monumental 18th-19th Century Qing Alter Table
Monumental 18th-19th Century Qing Alter Table

Monumental 18th-19th Century Qing Alter Table

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H 34.65 in W 109.06 in D 19.3 in

Monumental 18th-19th Century Qing Alter Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

Monumental 1800-1900 century Qing altar table with 4 drawers. Walnut with a beautiful age-related patina. The natural wear and tear of the burgundy lacquer is emphasizing the antiqu...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Alter Cabinet Stand Chinoiserie Entry Console
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Alter Cabinet Stand Chinoiserie Entry Console

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Alter Cabinet Stand Chinoiserie Entry Console

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century Chinese red lacquer entryway cabinet or stand. Features a beautiful oriental motif showing birds and various flowers. Features a unique open shelf over cabinet.   ...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Chinese Reticulated & Carved Hardwood Alter Table 20th C
Chinese Reticulated & Carved Hardwood Alter Table 20th C

Chinese Reticulated & Carved Hardwood Alter Table 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Chinese alter table offers hardwood construction with banded top over carved and reticulated skirt with designs including stylized sunburst, floral, stylized paws, and geometric el...

Category

20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Carved Elm Occasional Table
19th Century Chinese Carved Elm Occasional Table

19th Century Chinese Carved Elm Occasional Table

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H 33.75 in W 40.25 in D 20 in

19th Century Chinese Carved Elm Occasional Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality Chinese elm alter table, circa 1870. Fantastic color and patina.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Asian Alter Table
Asian Alter Table

Asian Alter Table

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H 36.75 in W 51 in D 17 in

Asian Alter Table

Located in Pomona, CA

Chinese late Qing style alter table. Classic wood carved design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Long Antique Chinese Console Table Alter Table, circa 1780-1800
Long Antique Chinese Console Table Alter Table, circa 1780-1800

Long Antique Chinese Console Table Alter Table, circa 1780-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

Long console table that served as an alter table in late 18th century China.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique Console Table from Jiangsu Province, China, 1780
Antique Console Table from Jiangsu Province, China, 1780

Antique Console Table from Jiangsu Province, China, 1780

Located in Round Top, TX

Chinese Console Table or Alter Table from Jiangsu Province of China.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Table
19th Century Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Table

19th Century Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century Chinese hardwood alter table, having three inset marble panels to the top, wonderful carved decoration to the frieze and legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Cypress Wood Altar Table with Two Drawers
19th Century Chinese Cypress Wood Altar Table with Two Drawers

19th Century Chinese Cypress Wood Altar Table with Two Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Carved Chinese alter table circa 1880. Different from the norm with the inset and applied carving.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Cypress

A Black Lacquer Chinese Altar Table
A Black Lacquer Chinese Altar Table

A Black Lacquer Chinese Altar Table

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H 32 in W 53 in D 15 in

A Black Lacquer Chinese Altar Table

Located in New York, NY

A black lacquer Chinese alter table with rectangular top having gilt and painted decoration overall.

Category

Vintage 1970s Console Tables

Elmwood Alter Table with Woven Top
Elmwood Alter Table with Woven Top

Elmwood Alter Table with Woven Top

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H 32.25 in W 79.5 in D 21.25 in

Elmwood Alter Table with Woven Top

Located in Hudson, NY

Elmwood alter table with woven top.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Console Alter Table Carved 3/4" Crystal Top
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Console Alter Table Carved 3/4" Crystal Top

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Console Alter Table Carved 3/4" Crystal Top

Located in Portland, OR

This is a 19th century antique Chinese alter table or console from the Qing dynasty.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood and Rattan Low Coffee Alter Table
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood and Rattan Low Coffee Alter Table

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood and Rattan Low Coffee Alter Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood and Rattan Low Coffee Alter Table This Chinese antique altar table features a single board flush floating panel with circular legs.

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Elm, Lacquer

Alter Table Ebonized In Original Black Lacquer Early 19'th Ctr
Alter Table Ebonized In Original Black Lacquer Early 19'th Ctr

Alter Table Ebonized In Original Black Lacquer Early 19'th Ctr

Located in Kastrup, DK

Altar table in walnut ebonized in original black lacquer. The table has 4 drawers with a very beautiful age-related patina from natural use and highlighted by a clear lacquer as sur...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Alessandro for Baker lacquered console table
Alessandro for Baker lacquered console table

Alessandro for Baker lacquered console table

Located in St. Louis, MO

A modern version of a chinese alter table

Category

Vintage 1970s American Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Bronze Sculpture Table Top Book "Eyas" Lectern or Book Stand, Batman Memorabilia
Bronze Sculpture Table Top Book "Eyas" Lectern or Book Stand, Batman Memorabilia

Bronze Sculpture Table Top Book "Eyas" Lectern or Book Stand, Batman Memorabilia

By Dana Nicholson

Located in New York, NY

I have used it to support our guest book on a Chinese alter table in our entry hall.  

Category

Early 2000s American Brutalist Tableware

Materials

Silver, Bronze

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table

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H 25.6 in W 30.71 in D 11.82 in

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Alter Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century Chinese hardwood alter table. Having carved scrolling decoration with mythical dragons to the frieze, raised on four tapering legs with raised panels...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables

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Alter Table Chinese For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of alter table Chinese available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, all alter table Chinese available were constructed with great care. Alter table Chinese have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Alter table Chinese bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Alter Table Chinese?

Prices for alter table Chinese can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, alter table Chinese begin at $650 and can go as high as $14,188, while the average can fetch as much as $4,000.

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Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

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No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Alter Table Chinese

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    With respect to furniture, an alter table — the correct spelling is altar table — is a type of table used for worship or prayer. Mostly it’s a wooden table used for religious celebrations. It comes in different sizes based on the needs and preferences of the community or individual. Check out 1stDibs for a collection of antique altar tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A Chinese kang table is a long, low piece of furniture that has a flat surface and rests on four legs. It multitasks as both a dining table and a bed. On 1stDibs, find a variety of kang tables from some of the world's top sellers.