Religious Items
Early 1800s Antique Religious Items
Paper
1940s German Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
Early 1600s Antique Religious Items
Paper
1990s American Religious Items
Bronze
1820s French Gothic Antique Religious Items
Stone
1670s Antique Religious Items
Paper
1720s Antique Religious Items
Paper
17th Century Nepalese Antique Religious Items
Rock Crystal, Bronze, Copper
Late 18th Century Ukrainian Antique Religious Items
Silver
Mid-18th Century European Antique Religious Items
Stone
Mid-18th Century German Antique Religious Items
Silver
Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1870s Russian Antique Religious Items
Silver
1930s English Vintage Religious Items
Silver
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Silver
Late 19th Century German Antique Religious Items
Silver
Mid-19th Century Libyan Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
Mid-18th Century Ukrainian Antique Religious Items
Silver
Mid-19th Century Egyptian Islamic Antique Religious Items
Paper
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Religious Items
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Religious Items
Wood, Giltwood
18th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century German Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel
17th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Wood
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.