Religious Items
Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Paper
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Religious Items
Silver
Late 18th Century French Antique Religious Items
Canvas
1940s Belgian Other Vintage Religious Items
Terracotta
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Fabric
19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items
Shell
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items
Metal, Other
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Religious Items
Limestone, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Religious Items
Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Religious Items
19th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Religious Items
Brass
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Religious Items
Wrought Iron
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
20th Century French Art Deco Religious Items
Metal
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
17th Century Antique Religious Items
Wood
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Porcelain
1940s American Native American Vintage Religious Items
Wood
16th Century Antique Religious Items
Wood
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Other
19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Leather, Paper
Early 1800s German Baroque Antique Religious Items
Mirror
1780s Antique Religious Items
Paper
1720s Antique Religious Items
Paper
1840s Antique Religious Items
Paper
20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Metal
16th Century Asian Other Antique Religious Items
Stone
1680s Antique Religious Items
Paper
1720s Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 1700s Antique Religious Items
Paper
Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Brass
1780s Antique Religious Items
Paper
1730s Antique Religious Items
Paper
1850s Antique Religious Items
Paper
1730s Antique Religious Items
Paper
1770s Antique Religious Items
Paper
1790s Antique Religious Items
Paper
1670s Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Metal
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Late 19th Century 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.