Old Brass Oil Candlestick Lamps
Antique Mid-18th Century Polish Religious Items
Brass
Antique Mid-17th Century Polish Religious Items
Brass
Antique 18th Century Polish Religious Items
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Polish Religious Items
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Polish Religious Items
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Polish Religious Items
Brass
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Hollywood Regency Candelabras
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles
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Antique Late 18th Century German Religious Items
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1970s Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
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Chaim HendinRare Welded Menorah Judaica Jewish Brutalist Candelabra Sculpture Chaim Hendin, c.1970's
Early 20th Century German Porcelain
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
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Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Brass
Early 20th Century Israeli Other Religious Items
Silver
Antique 1670s German Barware
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Antique 1880s German Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Glass
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Tableware
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Antique Late 18th Century Russian Religious Items
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
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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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