Catholic Reliquary
Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Revival Religious Items
Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Antique Early 18th Century French French Provincial Religious Items
Metal
Antique 18th Century French Antiquities
Rock Crystal
Antique Mid-18th Century French Religious Items
Silver
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items
Metal, Other
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Religious Items
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century European Baroque Religious Items
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Religious Items
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine, Paint, Glass
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items
Gold, Enamel, Other
Antique 17th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Gesso, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items
Iron
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Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Softwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Models and Miniatures
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1970s English Figurative Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Belgian Rococo Religious Items
Porcelain, Wood
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Wood, Oak
Antique 1690s Dutch Baroque Religious Items
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Religious Items
Enamel, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Religious Items
Bronze, Iron
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Gothic Revival Religious Items
Bronze
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Antique 16th Century British Tableware
Silver
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Wood
Antique 16th Century English Renaissance Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique 18th Century Religious Items
Rock Crystal
Antique Early 1800s German Baroque Shadow Boxes
Metal, Metallic Thread
Antique Late 18th Century French Religious Items
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Busts
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Picture Frames
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Religious Items
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1880s European Urns
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Gold, Silver, Metallic Thread
Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Cabinets
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Religious Items
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1920s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s Austrian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Religious Items
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Mid-17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Busts
Oak
Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Religious Items
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Religious Items
Silver Plate, Bronze
Catholic Reliquary 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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