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Religious Items For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
2 Hand Carved Antique Statuette & Sculpture of Saint Teresa of Avila / of Jesus
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare pair of hand-carved works of devotional art with an amazing patina. Saint Teresa of Ávila, born Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus (1515-1582...
Category

Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Nutwood

Madonna and Child Ceramic Wall Decoration
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful colorful and tender rendering of the Madonna and child in ceramic. Signature illegible. Width 19.2" - 49 cm. Height 25.5" - 65 cm. Depth 1.3" - 3.5 cm. Weight 11 lb - 5 kg.
Category

Mid-20th Century European Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury European Red Glossy Ceramic Cross Unique Vintage Collectible
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern ceramic cross is a great example of post-war European studio pottery, an art form that embraced both functional and abstract aesthetic principles. The handcra...
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Plaster Montserrat Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th Century traditional Spanish 'Montserrat' virgin statue made of plaster. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Plaster

Moroccan Copper Hanukkah Lamp Judaica Menorah
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan copper Hanukkah metal lamp menorah. Judaica Menorah or Hanukkah Lamp in Brass with Openwork Pattern. Judaica Menorah or Hanukkah lamp in coppe...
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Copper

Mid-20th Century Baby Jesus Figure in the Cradle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand painted baby Jesus figure made of plaster in the cradle. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consis...
Category

1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Plaster Jesus Christ Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
Category

1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Plaster

Pair of English Silver and Silver Gilt Rimonim
Located in London, GB
Pair of English silver and silver gilt rimonim English, c. 1920 Height 37cm, diameter 10cm Forged from luminous silver and enhanced with elegant silver gilt accents, this refined p...
Category

Early 20th Century English Other Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Handcrafted Stained Glass Art Deco Pendant with Stylized Angels in Great Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful ceiling lamp for a perfect and serene ambiance. We feel this particular (and probably unique) pendant almost had to come our way, because of a life changing experience I h...
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-20th Century Ceramic Montserrat Virgin Memorabilia
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century traditional Spanish 'Montserrat' virgin statue made of ceramic. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic

English Lyre-Shaped Book Lectern or Music Stand of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English table top lectern or missal book and music stand of brass from the Edwardian era, featuring a pierced lyre-shaped reading top or back ...
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Brass

Burgundy Glossy Ceramic Cross Religious Wall Art
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted by Flemish artisans, this midcentury religious cross has a burgundy glossy glaze and sinewy Christ figure at its center. Rendered in fluid lines, the interplay of these with ...
Category

1950s European Bohemian Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Colonial Painted and Gilt Santos of Saint Michael the Archangel
Located in Stamford, CT
Spanish Colonial style polychromed and gilt santos of the Archangel Saint Michael shown striding with raised arm where he would have held a sword or spear to drive Satan from paradise. This is a finely detailed mid 20th century plaster sculpture in the Baroque style. The face with a serene expression and glass eyes. Mounted on a painted wood base. Acquired in Lima, Peru circa 1960 by the previous owner. 16 inches high 7 wide 8 deep Saint Michael the Archangel...
Category

Mid-20th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Jesus on Cross Figurine by Hagenauer Made from Nutwood and Sooted Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a Mid-Century Jesus fetish by Austrian Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien. The cross is made from beautiful, warm-toned nutwood and slightly varnished. The Jesus figurine is made ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Antique Carved Religious Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful antique religious carved wood and plaster Catholic Church altar figure. The large sculpture depicting Saint Anthony of Padua, dating to the la...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Chalice
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th metal chalice. by unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Dimensions: Ø...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Vintage Decorative Jesus Metal Statue on Ebonized Wooden Base, Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Jesus statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of Metal (probably white metal) on a wooden base. Ver...
Category

1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Brass Crucifix, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Brass crucifix, Italy, 1960s It belonged to an elderly aunt of my parents. Small signs of the time.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Framed Anunciation Image, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century traditional Spanish 'papier-mâché' framed Anunciation image. . Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pr...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Paper

Unique and Hand Carved Early 1900s Tiger Oak Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and meaningful work of religious art. This beautifully hand carved and good size Sacred Heart of Christ statuette is another one of our recent great finds. In our view th...
Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Metal Virgin Lourdes Memorabilia Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Miracle du cierge' Lourde metallic virgin statue. Made France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
Category

1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Franconia House Altar with Accessories Early 20th Century Wood Carved
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century hand crafted and hand painted House Altar with a lot of Christianity miniatures and accessories. A wonderful decorative...
Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Pewter

Crucifix Cross Cloisonné Enamel Mounted on Onyx Europe, 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Crucifix Cross in decorated in cloisonné enamel mounted on Onyx Europe 1920 Very nice work , all mounted on brass, in good condition due to its age. The cloisonné enamel show very ...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Brass, Enamel

Antique Porcelain Corpus Christi on Red Marble Cross
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large size, antique sculpture of Corpus Christi. The sculpture is made of unglazed porcelain, signed and numbered on the back: Sachsen. The porcelain figure of Jesus hangs on a red ‘Royal Rouge’ marble cross...
Category

Early 1900s German Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Marble

Antique Painted Wrought Iron Crucifix
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique painted wrought iron crucifix is a splendid work designed to last for centuries! The corpus is cast iron, and mounted upon the forged cro...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Antique & Hand Carved Marble Plaque Sculpture of Jesus w. Crown of Thorns
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved, white marble work of religious art, marked A.W. This antique, early 20th century sculptural wall plaque of Christ may have been used as a decorative and meaningful piec...
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items

Materials

Marble

Antique Bronze Buddha Goddess Deity Figurine
Located in Ferndale, MI
I've never seen anything like this before...weathered bronze medicine goddess figurine with orange eyes. Verdigris patina with gold, turquoise and paprika colors throughout. The halo...
Category

Early 20th Century Archaistic Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Ardagh Chalice, an Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Replica Dublin 1914
Located in London, London
The Ardagh Chalice is considered to be one of the greatest treasures of the early Irish Church, and one of the finest known works of Insular art. It is thought to have been made in the 8th Century AD, and was discovered in 1868 by Jim Quin & Paddy Flanagan just outside the village of Ardagh in County Limerick, Ireland. Hallmarked in Dublin in 1914 by West & Son, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Replica of the Ardagh Chalice, is decorated with Celtic bands...
Category

1910s Irish Medieval Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Suiseki Rock-Stone on a Base of Wood, Japan
Located in Kastrup, DK
Suiseki rock-stone on a hardwood base. The stone has an exciting expression of flowers. Suiseki in Japanese, Scholer's Rock in Chinese and Suseok in Korean. Asian Zen tradition ...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Other Religious Items

Materials

Stone

Oleo-print "Mary Mother of God"
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dimensions: Frame: height 71.5 cm / width 55 cm Oleo printing: 63 cm high.
Category

1960s Polish Other Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Hand Painted and Great Colors Midcentury Glass Mosaic Picture of Saint Theresia
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, unique, vibrant and meaningful religious work of art. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897) is the patron saint of France and she is also known as Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Cement, Metal

Antique Gothic Revival, Hand Carved Solid Oak, Open Design Church Hall Bench
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted Gothic bench with church window-like openings in the sides. When we first saw this Gothic Revival church bench we immediately fell in love with its open design and light...
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Antique Table Altar or Tabernacle
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique table altar or tabernacle, patinated in orange terra color with golden doors. h 95 x w 50 x d 47 cm
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Baby Jesus Figure in the Cradle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand painted baby Jesus figure made of plaster in the cradle. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category

1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Modernist "Crucifixion” Wall Plaque by Talleres Monastico, Benedictine Monks
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool modernist ebonized wood and mixed metals (sterling, brass & copper) "Crucifixion" plaque / wall sculpture by Talleres Monasticos - work...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Copper, Sterling Silver, Brass

Antique Cast Bronze Orthodox Christian Wall Mounted Icon, Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique religious icon is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art De...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Antique Icon like Gilt Bronze Mary and Child Jesus Plaque over a Holy Water Font
Located in Lisse, NL
Meaningful and perfectly hand-crafted antique church relic. This religious work of art dates from the earliest years of the 20th century and you could not wish for a better condition antique. This finest of holy water font plaques could not be in better condition, but that is also because it was all handcrafted out of the best materials only. Even the hand sawn, square nuts on the back are gilt. And the cross-like hook with the French Gothic fleur-de-lis ends with the ring on top (for easy mounting this gem to your wall) is another detail that shows us that no expense was spared when this antique was hand-crafted all those years ago. Whenever we find religious antiques of this quality and excellent condition, they usually were made for and used in either a church or a monastery (also, because that is where the budget was for the best quality pieces). The quality and the finish of this church relic really is among the best we have ever seen, but the quality of and the details in the sereen Mother Mary...
Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Antique Religious Book Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique religious book artwork consisting of two books tied together by a thread. Two volumes of the Roman Missal published in Catalan by an Unknown ed...
Category

1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Paper

Russian Sterling Silver Torah Crown Judaica Turn of the Century Highly Detailed
Located in New York, NY
Russian, sterling silver Torah crown, topped with a bird, from the turn of the century, all beautifully detailed with flowers and animal motifs, with Hebrew and English inscriptions....
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Madonna Bedside, Bronze frame, Illuminated Stellarium, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Bedside of the Madonna with Child, found in a noble apartment. The Madonna has an electric star star that lights up. The frame is made of bronze. Protective glass. Good conditions. I...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Stainless Steel Crucifix / Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist stainless steel crucifix / cross with Jesus, circa 1970s. The piece measures 5"W x 10"H and is in very good vintage condition. #2673
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage silvered Music Box was a souvenir from a pilgrims journey to the famous City of Lourdes in France. It is made of metal and wood. The mu...
Category

1920s French Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Rare Gothic Revival Carved Oak Secretaire / Desk w. Church Window Panels & More
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, wonderful and practical, Gothic Revival desk cabinet with a great patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this very rare and good quality made, hand-carved Gothic desk...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Two Mid-20th Century Clay Animal Sculptures
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century traditional Spanish clay figures of a bull and a mule. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Clay

Vintage Silver Plated Menorah Tray with Handles Made in England
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage silver plated tray for menorah or hanukkah. This beautiful tray adds light to your hanukkah ceremonies by holding...
Category

1950s English French Provincial Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Six-Light Gothic Revival Chandelier with Bronzed Knight & Swords & Crests
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative, wrought iron, cast iron & oak Medieval Style chandelier. With 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we have seen a lot of great and unique fixtures, but never before did we come across an antique handcrafted Mediëval Style 'knight with large swords' chandelier. With his hands on his sword & shield and wearing a full body armour this knight is always on guard, protecting you and your loved ones. Have you also noticed the six larger swords that make the stylized torches on which the 'faux' candles are placed? Together with the two crests (with the Gothic castle towers) on either side, this beautiful and heavy quality workmanship chandelier has got the Gothic style written all over it. Handcrafted with forged and cast iron elements this largely bronzed, Gothic chandelier truly is a joy to own and to look at. If you have a room, a man cave or an entire house in the Gothic Style then finding a place for this rare, six light chandelier cannot be too difficult, because it will look marvelous everywhere. Thanks to the strong brass hook inside the original and height adjustable canopy, mounting this large chandelier tight to your ceiling will take no more than a couple of minutes. This Gothic knight...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Church Traditional Altar Cloth, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious altar cloth artwork of a Spanish church. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condit...
Category

1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Plaster

French Memorial Easel Featuring Madonna & Child by F. Biscay & Cie
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A beautifully engraved gilded and silvered copper religious memorial easel with Madonna & Child. It was made by F. Biscay & Cie of Paris, France. It features an easel back leg for st...
Category

Early 20th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Copper

Gothic Revival Oak Coat Rack w. Hand Carved Trefoil Symbols & 'Pen Connections'
Located in Lisse, NL
Solid oak and superb condition Gothic wall coat rack with hat rack. This unique and all handcrafted coat rack was made in the exact same way as it would have been in Medieval times. This means that no screws were used to connect all the 'joints' in this coat rack. Instead all have been secured with wooden 'pin-hole' connections and they all are as complete and in place as they were when this antique lefts the artisan's studio 100 years ago. The hand carved Gothic trefoil...
Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Antique Religious Book Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique religious book artwork consisting of two books tied together by a thread. Two volumes of the Roman Missal published in Catalan by an Unknown ed...
Category

1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Paper

Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Stylish Church Window Panels
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful craftsmanship, solid tiger oak Gothic Revival coat-rack. Anyone who has ever visited a Gothic (Revival) church or other Gothic style building will immediately recognize the many of the same elements in this hand carved coat rack. The symmetry in this fine quality antique will...
Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Stunning Victorian Lighting Gothic Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Graceful and all handcrafted antique light fixture. This early Arts & Crafts era pendant has an aesthetic beauty that you don't find anymore in this day and age. It has the most pleasing to the eye shape and amber color and the handcrafted brass has a marvelous patina. In images 2 and 3 you can see that this unique light fixture started its life as (and still is) a candle lantern. Because of the Gothic quatrefoil details this may have been a sanctuary lamp at the entrance of a church or monastery. The beautifully patinated brass is all hand-crafted, but the unique art glass shade with its unique hand-etched, flowery patterns and amazing color is what makes this antique truly special. Have you also noticed the 'stand-alone' etched oak branches with acorns? They symbolize growth and unlimited potential since an acorn can grow into a huge oak tree that, by itself, can seed an entire forest. Both with the light switched on and off you could not wish for a more stylish, European antique fixture. It is of the kind that you certainly don't find anymore in this day and age. This ideal hallway or bedroom pendant light...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Wood Montserrat Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century Spanish montserrat virgin statue made of wood. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Wood

English Lectern or Book Stand of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English table top lectern, missal or book stand of brass, featuring a reading top with pierced quatrefoils at each corner. The revolving recta...
Category

Early 20th Century English Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Religious Book Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique religious book artwork consisting of three books tied together by a thread. Three volumes of 'El Oratorio Festivo' published in Catal...
Category

1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Paper

Antique Handcrafted Gothic Revival Copper on Wood Church Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic pedestal with large brass rivots in church window-like patterns. If only the rarest is good enough for you then this good size, architectural church pedestal...
Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Copper

Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados Metal Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional memorabilia metallic figure of virgin Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados. Made Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor we...
Category

1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Cabinet of Curiosities Cabinet Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden cabinet. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the production of sculptures and religious imagery. The art and industry of religious statuary...
Category

1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Plaster, 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.

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