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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurines and Sculptures
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
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Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
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Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Religious Items
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Religious Items
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21st Century and Contemporary British Models and Miniatures
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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts
Carrara Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Textile, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver
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Antique 1870s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Onyx, Marble
20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Cotton
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Picture Frames
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Paper
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Aviation Objects
Wood
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
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Vintage 1950s French Screens and Room Dividers
Wrought Iron
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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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