Religious Items
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Mid-19th Century Polish Antique Religious Items
Brass
19th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood, Paint
19th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Religious Items
Stone
17th Century Mexican American Colonial Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Marble
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Late 19th Century Iraqi Antique Religious Items
Silver
19th Century Spanish Primitive Antique Religious Items
Softwood
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Religious Items
Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
16th Century Israeli Antique Religious Items
Ceramic
17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1930s Algerian Islamic Vintage Religious Items
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Bronze
17th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
17th Century French Antique Religious Items
Wood, Oak
19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Religious Items
Limestone, Sterling Silver
17th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Wood
1840s Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Marble, Brass, Bronze
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Wood, Paint
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Oak
Early 1900s French Antique Religious Items
Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
17th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1960s Italian Vintage Religious Items
Murano Glass
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
19th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Religious Items
Soapstone
20th Century Nepalese Religious Items
Bronze
17th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items
Gold
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Religious Items
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century American Rococo Antique Religious Items
Silver Plate
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Items
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Antique Religious Items
Wood
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique Religious Items
Pine
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Metal
18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
19th Century Russian Baltic Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
Religious Artifacts and Antiques for Sale on 1stDibs
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.