Bronze Altar Cross
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Religious Items
Bronze
Recent Sales
Antique Mid-19th Century Religious Items
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Antique 1690s Dutch Baroque Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Gold Plate, Bronze
20th Century European Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Bronze, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Bronze
People Also Browsed
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wall-mounted Sculptures
Pine
Early 20th Century Gothic Floor Lamps
Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Rococo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Tables
Wood, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Candlesticks
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century European Empire Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century South American Neoclassical Religious Items
Other
Antique Early 18th Century European Gothic Sculptures and Carvings
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items
Oak
Antique 16th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Antique 17th Century Russian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculpt...
Stucco
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Religious Items
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Mirror, Wood
Bronze Altar Cross For Sale on 1stDibs
Finding the Right Religious-items for You
Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.
Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.
From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.
Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.
In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.
On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.
Read More
Dickens Fan on Your List? This First Edition of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Is a Treasure
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
Patchwork Quilts Are the Latest Nostalgic Design Trend
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
39 Incredible Swimming Pools
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors
The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.