French Monstrance
Antique 18th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Silver, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Wall Mirrors
Pine
Antique 18th Century French Religious Items
Leather, Damask, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Religious Items
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Religious Items
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Religious Items
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Religious Items
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Religious Items
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Religious Items
Antique 1850s French Sheffield and Silverplate
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes
Glass, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items
Silver
20th Century French Taxidermy
Glass, Shell, Wood, Mirror
Vintage 1910s French Beaux Arts Religious Items
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Sterling Silver
Gold Plate
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Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Doors and Gates
Wood
2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Table Lamps
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Silk
1920s Modern Figurative Prints
Etching
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass, Bakelite
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants
Silver
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
French Monstrance 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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