Religious Items
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Glass
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Bone, Giltwood
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Mid-19th Century British Antique Religious Items
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal
1940s Israeli Vintage Religious Items
Brass
1970s Spanish Vintage Religious Items
Silver
19th Century Chinese Antique Religious Items
Bronze
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
17th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Rock Crystal, Silver
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Metal
17th Century English Antique Religious Items
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Onyx, Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal
1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique Religious Items
Pine
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Fruitwood
18th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Iron
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Metal
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Religious Items
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Religious Items
Brass
18th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Cedar
Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Religious Items
Copper
19th Century North American Antique Religious Items
Paint
Late 18th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Cedar
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
1750s Brazilian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Cedar
Early 20th Century German Religious Items
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century Indian Antique Religious Items
Wood
1930s Italian Vintage Religious Items
Metal
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Marble, Silver
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Nutwood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Brazilian Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Cedar
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Stained Glass
1780s Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 17th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Cedar
18th Century Burmese Other Antique Religious Items
Rock Crystal
19th Century Vietnamese Other Antique Religious Items
Shell, Hardwood
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Oak
1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Wood
Late 17th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Cedar
1960s Italian Vintage Religious Items
Other
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
18th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Oak
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Religious Items
Gesso, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Silver, Sheet Metal
1880s French Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
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.