Used Religious Items
1980s Italian Used Religious Items
Porcelain
1920s Unknown Art Deco Used Religious Items
Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Used Religious Items
Leather, Paper
19th Century Unknown Used Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Used Religious Items
Mirror, Giltwood, Mercury Glass
Early 20th Century Indian Used Religious Items
Brass
Early 19th Century European Used Religious Items
Pine
Mid-19th Century Used Religious Items
Paper
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Used Religious Items
Metal
19th Century American Folk Art Used Religious Items
Plaster
19th Century Russian Baltic Used Religious Items
Giltwood
1670s European Classical Roman Used Religious Items
Fruitwood
20th Century European Used Religious Items
Stone, Agate, Malachite, Metal
20th Century French Renaissance Used Religious Items
Walnut
Early 19th Century European Baroque Used Religious Items
Oak
19th Century European Other Used Religious Items
Silver
19th Century Russian Baroque Used Religious Items
Oak
19th Century Italian Renaissance Used Religious Items
Chrome
1950s Spanish Modern Used Religious Items
Plaster
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Used Religious Items
Metal
1950s Spanish Modern Used Religious Items
Plaster
19th Century Italian Rococo Used Religious Items
Chrome
1950s Spanish Modern Used Religious Items
Plaster
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Used Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century Used Religious Items
Bronze
1820s Spanish Folk Art Used Religious Items
Pine
Late 19th Century Used Religious Items
Sterling Silver
19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Used Religious Items
Glass, Art Glass, Wood, Paint
1780s Italian Baroque Used Religious Items
Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Used Religious Items
Plaster
1930s Spanish Modern Used Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Used Religious Items
Plaster
Late 20th Century American Gothic Used Religious Items
Brass
1950s Spanish Modern Used Religious Items
Plaster
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Used Religious Items
Brass, Copper
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Used Religious Items
Silver
1950s Spanish Modern Used Religious Items
Plaster
Mid-17th Century Italian Renaissance Used Religious Items
Pine
Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Used Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
1930s Dutch Art Deco Used Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century Russian Baroque Used Religious Items
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Used Religious Items
Bone, Giltwood
Late 17th Century Russian Used Religious Items
Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Used Religious Items
Plaster
Late 18th Century Italian Other Used Religious Items
Metal
17th Century European Used Religious Items
Hardwood
18th Century Spanish Baroque Used Religious Items
Gold Leaf
1930s Italian Baroque Revival Used Religious Items
Wood
Late 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Used Religious Items
Pine
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Used Religious Items
Silver
1820s Unknown Used Religious Items
Pine
1730s Used Religious Items
Paper
Mid-20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Used Religious Items
Giltwood
19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Used Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Used Religious Items
Metal
Early 19th Century English George III Used Religious Items
Pottery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Religious Items
Brass
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Used Religious Items
Wood, Paint
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Used Religious Items 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2020
The more optimal its condition, the more valuable an antique will likely be. If an item is perfectly uniform with no color, this is likely indicative that it is a modern mass-produced reproduction and thus, less valuable. When 1stDibs vets an item, we look for item condition and patina to determine if an item shows signs of age.
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