Religious Items
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Metal, Gold
17th Century French Antique Religious Items
Marble
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Brass
19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century Irish Antique Religious Items
Brass
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Late 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Tin
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Blown Glass, Wood
19th Century Mexican Baroque Antique Religious Items
Tin
19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century Danish Religious Items
Metallic Thread
Early 1900s Jordanian Antique Religious Items
Wood, Lacquer
Early 17th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Iron
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Iron
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Marble
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Steel
16th Century Belgian Antique Religious Items
Wood
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Sterling Silver
18th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Iron
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Brass
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Sterling Silver
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Metal
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Ceramic
18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Other
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Terracotta, Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Religious Items
Leather
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Silver
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items
Silver
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Composition
1950s European Brutalist Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
Early 1900s Danish Other Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Religious Items
Copper
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items
Iron
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
1980s German Folk Art Vintage 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.