Religious Items
Late 19th Century German Antique Religious Items
Wood
18th Century European Antique Religious Items
Oak
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Brass
Late 20th Century American Moorish Religious Items
Wool
19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Leather, Paper
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Brass
Early 19th Century Burmese Other Antique Religious Items
Teak
1980s American Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1970s Israeli Vintage Religious Items
Brass
19th Century Asian Antique Religious Items
Canvas
Mid-20th Century Dutch Gothic Religious Items
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Antique Religious Items
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Antique Religious Items
Canvas
Late 18th Century Italian Other Antique Religious Items
Metal
1690s French Louis XIV Antique Religious Items
Wood
1690s Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Unknown Religious Items
Metal
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Religious Items
Enamel
1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique Religious Items
Pine
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Religious Items
Wood, Paint
15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Antique Religious Items
Oak, Paint
18th Century French Antique Religious Items
Stone
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Chrome
20th Century Tibetan Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century European Other Antique Religious Items
Other
19th Century Thai Other Antique Religious Items
Gold Leaf
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Brass
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
1940s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
15th Century and Earlier Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Religious Items
Stone
18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Silver
19th Century Asian Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Canvas, Silk, Giltwood
1990s Italian Renaissance Religious Items
Silver
Late 20th Century American Gothic Religious Items
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Brass
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Other
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
1950s Spanish Expressionist Vintage Religious Items
1970s Israeli Vintage Religious Items
Brass
Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Religious Items
Silver
16th Century European Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s German Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Silver
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Religious Items
Rush, Beech
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Religious Items
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Religious Items
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Religious Items
Driftwood
Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Religious Items
Silver
1870s French Antique Religious Items
Paper
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.