Religious Relics
Antique 18th Century European Baroque Religious Items
Silver Plate
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Enamel
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings
Paint
Antique 19th Century European Empire Revival Cabinets
Iron
Antique 17th Century Religious Items
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Metal, Silver, Brass, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Pedestals and Columns
Brass, Bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Religious Items
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Walnut
Early 20th Century Folk Art Religious Items
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Austrian Religious Items
Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Gothic Religious Items
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Religious Items
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1920s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Religious Items
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s Austrian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian 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 1960s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Antique 18th Century French Antiquities
Rock Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Pedestals and Columns
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Pottery
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Prints
Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pitchers
Glass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Candelabras
Crystal
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal, Enamel
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks
Marble
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Louis XV Doors and Gates
Mahogany, Pine, Mirror, Wood
Antique 1880s Austrian Ceramics
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Religious Relics 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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