Religious Items
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Religious Items
Acrylic
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Religious Items
Metal
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Wood, Oak
1920s French Vintage Religious Items
Terracotta
1910s French Vintage Religious Items
Iron
20th Century French Other Religious Items
Oak, Walnut
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Paper
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1940s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1930s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
1930s French Vintage Religious Items
Gold Leaf
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Fabric
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Religious Items
Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
1980s Liechtenstein Biedermeier Vintage Religious Items
Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1960s French Vintage Religious Items
Bronze
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Fabric
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Fabric
1910s French Vintage Religious Items
Iron
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Enamel, Brass, Wrought Iron
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Religious Items
Mother-of-Pearl, Olive, Abalone
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Paper
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Religious Items
Other
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Modern Religious Items
Brass, Stainless Steel
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1940s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Wood, Glass
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1980s Israeli Post-Modern Vintage Religious Items
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Bronze
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1910s French Vintage Religious Items
Iron
1910s French Vintage Religious Items
Iron
20th Century Religious Items
Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Religious Items
Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Metal, Brass, Zinc
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.