Religious Items
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Religious Items
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Marble, Bronze
1820s Antique Religious Items
Paper
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Metal
18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Metal
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Religious Items
Crystal, Gold Leaf
1810s Swedish Empire Antique Religious Items
Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Other Religious Items
Silver
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
2010s American Gothic Religious Items
Plaster
Early 20th Century French Religious Items
Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Wood
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Religious Items
Silver
1680s Antique Religious Items
Paper
1880s Belgian Belle Époque Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1950s Italian Vintage Religious Items
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century European Religious Items
Ceramic
1720s Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Religious Items
Marble
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
20th Century Spanish Other Religious Items
Silver
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Religious Items
Metal, Brass
1950s European Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Canvas, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Religious Items
Wood, Nutwood
1890s Russian Balkan Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century European Louis XIV Antique Religious Items
Silver Plate
18th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Silver
1880s Russian Antique Religious Items
Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Brass, Iron
18th Century French Antique Religious Items
Oak
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Wood
17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Metal
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Religious Items
Copper
Early 20th Century Rustic Religious Items
Metal
17th Century Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1950s European Folk Art Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Persian Religious Items
Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Religious Items
Olive, Walnut
1950s European Bohemian Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Wood
Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Religious Items
Silver
19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Religious Items
Metallic Thread
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.