Religious Items
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1990s Italian Other Religious Items
Sterling Silver
18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Mid-18th Century European Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
Late 18th Century French Antique Religious Items
Canvas
Early 20th Century Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Bronze
17th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Metal
1940s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1940s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Stone, Iron
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items
Silver
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Glass, Wood
1840s Antique Religious Items
Paper
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Religious Items
Metal
1720s Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century Religious Items
Paper
19th Century French Other Antique Religious Items
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
15th Century and Earlier Antique Religious Items
Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
Early 1900s European Antique Religious Items
Paper
1720s Antique Religious Items
Paper
2010s American Gothic Religious Items
Plaster
Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Religious Items
Terracotta
17th Century English Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Oak
18th Century Italian Rustic Antique Religious Items
Pine
Early 20th Century Religious Items
Paper
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Fabric
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1720s Antique Religious Items
Paper
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Religious Items
Sterling Silver
1990s Spanish French Provincial Religious Items
Metal
1930s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Religious Items
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Religious Items
Silk, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Brass
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Gold
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.