Religious Items
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1870s Victorian Antique Religious Items
Paper
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Wood
18th Century English Modern Antique Religious Items
Coconut
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Brass
Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Brass
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Fabric
1850s French Edwardian Antique Religious Items
Pine
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Other
2010s Ukrainian Modern Religious Items
Steel
Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Religious Items
Oak
2010s American Organic Modern Religious Items
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Modern Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Antique Religious Items
Textile
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Religious Items
Copper
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items
Iron
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Mid-19th Century European Baroque Antique Religious Items
Brass
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Religious Items
Paper
19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Gesso, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Metal
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Religious Items
Wood, Oak
18th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Canvas
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items
Iron
Early 17th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Religious Items
Wood
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Wood
1970s Israeli Baroque Vintage Religious Items
Brass
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Spruce
1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century Iraqi Antique Religious Items
Silver
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Religious Items
Parchment Paper
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century Victorian Antique Religious Items
Leather, Fabric, Paper
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Marble
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items
Upholstery, Wood
17th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Marble
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Marble, Metal
16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Religious Items
Gold
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Tin
19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Danish Religious Items
Metallic Thread
16th Century Belgian Antique Religious Items
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Iron
Antique and Vintage Religious Items
Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage, new and antique religious items 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 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 items and art that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.