Bronze Holy Water Font
Antique Late 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Religious Items
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Religious Items
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items
Bronze, Other
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Antique 17th Century European Renaissance Fountains
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
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Wool
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Ceramic
2010s Italian Other Decorative Art
Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Marble
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Ceramic
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Paintings
Canvas
20th Century American Books
Paper
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Russian Sterling Silver
Silver
Early 19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Antique 19th Century French Busts
Bronze
Antique 1880s Spanish Rococo Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Russian High Victorian Animal Sculptures
Bronze, Iron, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Empire Paperweights
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Porcelain
Porcelain
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Early 20th Century French Religious Items
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Antique 1860s French Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Decorative Art
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures
Onyx, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items
Onyx, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Mounted Objects
Onyx, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Religious Items
Onyx, Enamel, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1850s French Religious Items
Onyx, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Marble, Multi-gemstone, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wall-mounted Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Onyx, Brass, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Spelter
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Onyx, Bronze
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Religious Items
Onyx, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Religious Items
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Religious Items
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1880s Belgian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Marble, Brass, Enamel
Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Bronze, Copper
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Religious Items
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Religious Items
Onyx, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Silver, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Bronze
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Enamel
Bronze Holy Water Font 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.
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