Religious Items
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Religious Items
Bronze, Enamel
Early 2000s Mexican Modern Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Stained Glass
16th Century Mongolian Antique Religious Items
Iron, Gold, Silver, Bronze
18th Century German Other Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Gold Plate, Silver, Bronze
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1880s Italian Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Religious Items
Sterling Silver
1930s Mexican Modern Vintage Religious Items
Silver
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Bronze
1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century English Religious Items
Silver
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Wood
1690s English Antique Religious Items
Sterling Silver
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Religious Items
Silver
Early 20th Century European Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items
Porcelain
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Other
Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century European Antique Religious Items
Silver, Enamel
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
Early 19th Century Polish Antique Religious Items
Brass
17th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Paper
Late 20th Century Mexican Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century English Modern Religious Items
Silver
17th Century French Antique Religious Items
Copper, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Brass
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Wood
1970s Israeli Vintage Religious Items
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Religious Items
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Walnut
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Other
Late 20th Century American Modern Religious Items
Sterling Silver
1910s Scottish Vintage Religious Items
Sterling Silver
16th Century Burmese Other Antique Religious Items
Sandstone
18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Religious Items
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Religious Items
Metal
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Paint
1920s British Vintage Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century American Antique Religious Items
Brass
17th Century European Baroque Antique Religious Items
Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Religious Items
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items
Metal
19th Century American Other Antique Religious Items
Zinc
Early 20th Century French Religious Items
Marble, Pewter
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Wood
1720s French Louis XV Antique Religious Items
Metal, Steel
Early 19th Century Greek Antique Religious Items
Brass
1890s Russian Antique Religious Items
Silver
Early 1900s European Antique Religious Items
Paper
17th Century European Baroque Antique Religious Items
Silver, Enamel, Other
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.