Religious Items
17th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Metal
19th Century Spanish Other Antique Religious Items
Metal
20th Century Chinese Religious Items
Bronze
16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Other
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items
Other
16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Other
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Religious Items
Aluminum
16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Other
Late 19th Century German Baroque Revival Antique Religious Items
Silver
Early 20th Century European Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Metal
1880s Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Primitive Antique Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Marble, Bronze, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Marble, Bronze
1870s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Religious Items
Pine
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 18th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Cedar
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Late 20th Century English Modern Religious Items
Steel
19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Iron
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique Religious Items
Pine
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Bone, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal
17th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
Early 19th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Wood, Paint
1750s Brazilian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Cedar
17th Century French Antique Religious Items
Marble
Early 1900s Unknown Other Antique Religious Items
Oak
19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Enamel, Bronze
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Religious Items
Copper
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Stained Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Terracotta
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Other
Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Porcelain
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Fruitwood
19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Religious Items
Brass
17th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Rock Crystal, Silver
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Religious Items
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Onyx, Bronze
17th Century English Antique Religious Items
Oak
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 18th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 17th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Cedar
Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Oak
18th Century French Antique Religious Items
Marble
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items
Bronze
18th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Cedar
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Religious Items
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Metal
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Religious Items
Brass
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.