Religious Items
Early 20th Century Chinese Religious Items
Wood
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
19th Century Indian Antique Religious Items
Wood
16th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Walnut
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Religious Items
Wood
1990s Italian Renaissance Religious Items
Silver
Early 20th Century Moroccan Religious Items
Brass
Late 19th Century Iraqi Antique Religious Items
Silver
Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Iron
19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Religious Items
Tin
Early 20th Century German Renaissance Revival Religious Items
Velvet, Porcelain
1940s South African Vintage Religious Items
Metal
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Religious Items
Iron
Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Brass
Early 20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Wood, Olive
Early 19th Century Polish Antique Religious Items
Brass
18th Century Polish Antique Religious Items
Brass
Mid-19th Century European Gothic Antique Religious Items
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century Moroccan Religious Items
Brass
19th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood, Paint
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Wood
Mid-17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Terracotta
1920s Vintage Religious Items
Tin
Late 19th Century Afghan Antique Religious Items
Silver
Early 20th Century Religious Items
Paper
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Religious Items
Wood
Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century Religious Items
Paper
Mid-19th Century Greek Antique Religious Items
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century Czech Religious Items
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Religious Items
Stone
Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Onyx, Brass, Bronze
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Pine
19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Pine, Giltwood
19th Century French Gothic Antique Religious Items
Fabric
19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Gesso, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Brass, Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Religious Items
Wood
Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Enamel
Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Religious Items
Soapstone
Mid-18th Century Polish Antique Religious Items
Brass
19th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Wood
16th Century French Antique Religious Items
Copper, Enamel
17th Century Spanish 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.