Religious Items
Mid-20th Century German Religious Items
Ceramic
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Other
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Wood
Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Religious Items
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Religious Items
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Religious Items
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal, Wrought Iron
15th Century and Earlier Antique Religious Items
Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Religious Items
Terracotta
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Copper
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Early 1800s British Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Late 18th Century Thai Other Antique Religious Items
Metal
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Religious Items
Gesso, Wood
15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Paper
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items
Wood
18th Century European Greco Roman Antique Religious Items
Glass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Silver Plate
19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Oak
Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Bronze, Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Alabaster, Marble
18th Century Belgian Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Gesso, Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Religious Items
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Religious Items
Iron
15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Religious Items
Stone
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Religious Items
Paper
17th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Pine, Paint
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Beech
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Alabaster
Early 19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Oak
Early 20th Century French Religious Items
Silver Plate, Spelter
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century Saudi Arabian Antique Religious Items
Silver
19th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Wood, Oak
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Early 20th Century French Religious Items
Silver Plate, Iron
19th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Religious Items
Leather, Paper
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Wood, Oak
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.