Religious Items
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
17th Century Portuguese Antique Religious Items
Wood, Chestnut, Pine
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Wood
Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood, Canvas
1660s Dutch Antique Religious Items
Canvas
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Religious Items
Wood, Walnut
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Religious Items
Wood
17th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Copper
1910s French Vintage Religious Items
Iron
1910s French Vintage Religious Items
Iron
1660s Dutch Antique Religious Items
Canvas
Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Copper
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Wood
1910s French Vintage Religious Items
Iron
1790s English George III Antique Religious Items
Creamware
Early 20th Century European Gothic Religious Items
Oak
Mid-18th Century French Gothic Antique Religious Items
Oak
1660s Italian Antique Religious Items
Canvas
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1910s French Vintage Religious Items
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century Folk Art Religious Items
Wood, Paint
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items
Wood, Oak
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century Spanish Religious Items
Iron
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items
Oak
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century European Antique Religious Items
Oak
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Olive, Poplar, Walnut
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Religious Items
Silver, Brass
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
16th Century Burmese Other Antique Religious Items
Sandstone
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
18th Century European Rococo Antique Religious Items
Pewter
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
17th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Religious Items
Wood
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Religious Items
Copper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Religious Items
Linen, Wood, Paint, Plaster
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Brass
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.