Religious Items
1930s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Religious Items
Metal
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Religious Items
Paper, Oak, Glass
Early 20th Century Indian Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Bronze
1930s Mexican Modern Vintage Religious Items
Silver
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Ceramic, Wood
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century Asian Religious Items
Hardwood
1930s Italian Folk Art Vintage Religious Items
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Alabaster, Brass, Enamel, Spelter
Early 20th Century French Religious Items
Paper
1920s Thai Vintage Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Early 1900s American Antique Religious Items
Wood
1910s English Baroque Vintage Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Spelter
1920s French Vintage Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Brass
Early 20th Century Palestinian Religious Items
Silver
Early 20th Century American Gothic Religious Items
Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Elm
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Religious Items
Copper
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Religious Items
Wood, Paint, Canvas
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Wrought Iron, Metal
Early 20th Century Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Moroccan Religious Items
Metal
1910s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Religious Items
Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Brass, Spelter
1920s British Vintage Religious Items
Sterling Silver
1910s English Vintage Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Religious Items
Softwood
Early 20th Century Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century German Renaissance Revival Religious Items
Velvet, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Zinc
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Sheet Metal, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Religious Items
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Sandstone
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Moroccan Religious Items
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Fabric, Walnut
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.