Religious Items
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper, Oak, Ash
1930s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Other
Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Silver
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Wood
1950s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Religious Items
Brass
1840s Antique Religious Items
Paper
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Wood
Early 19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Stone
Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Religious Items
Silver
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1880s Russian Antique Religious Items
Silver
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Paper
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Wrought Iron
19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Silver
Mid-19th Century European Antique Religious Items
Brass
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Mid-19th Century European Antique Religious Items
Brass
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Copper
Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Paper
1880s German Rococo Revival Antique Religious Items
Gesso, Wood
Mid-20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Religious Items
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Canvas, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Religious Items
Leather, Paper
1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Religious Items
Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Religious Items
Silver
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Early 19th Century German Antique Religious Items
Pewter
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Religious Items
Burl
19th Century European Other Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Metal
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Religious Items
Copper
1930s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Mid-20th Century French Religious Items
Walnut
Early 19th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Wood, Paint
19th Century German Antique Religious Items
Bone
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.