Skip to main content

Religious Items

to
362
599
368
998
83
53
43
36
25
15
12
11
7
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
715
704
25
280
89
24
14
31
28
18
97
9
25
8
8
438
356
181
120
96
576
149
147
114
98
998
998
998
12
3
2
2
1
Religious Items For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Antique Brass Handled Aspersory Holy Water Container
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique brass handled aspersory or holy water container dating from the 18th or 19th century. Probably British, the aspersory is made in solid b...
Category

19th Century British Georgian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Brass

19th Century Indo - Portuguese Rosewood Altar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 19th-century Indo-Portuguese altar was masterfully crafted from rich rosewood and crowned with a beautifully carved cross at the pinnacle. This exceptional piece exemplifies the...
Category

19th Century Indian Other Antique Religious Items

Materials

Rosewood

A Very Good 19th Century Hand Painted Mexican Retablo Dated 1884
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The naïve, hand painted vignette depicts a woman praying to the images of Saint Anthony holding The Christ Child, together with The Holy Mother, all shown hovering above a group of t...
Category

Late 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Religious Items

Materials

Tin

JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED 19th Century Italian Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED 19th Century Italian Sculpture in ivor... Christ and table in carved ivory. Cross in Brazilian rosewood, carved...
Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

Mid-20th Century English 9 Ct Gold Small Globe Masonic Ball Pendant, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-20th century English 9 ct gold small globe Masonic ball pendant, 1950s An English cross Masonic globe ball pendant. The pendant globe ball ...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Religious Items

Materials

Gold

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mezuzah
Located in New York, NY
Early Israeli Mezuzah on velvet mounting with ornate silvered body, and with gilded top and base. Decorated with colored glass and with gilded bell hangin...
Category

1940s Israeli Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mezuzah
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mezuzah
$3,119 Sale Price
20% Off
Characterful Mid-Century Chandelier from Former Pub Interior, Oak, Iron & Brass
Located in Lisse, NL
Large genuine chandelier in oak, wrought Iron & brass — formerly from a E uropean pub or restaurant. This impressive, circular chandelier was likely salvaged from a European pub, br...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Statue of St Jerome
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 19th century wooden statue of St Jerome, circa 1800. South Europe.
Category

Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Statue of St Jerome
19th Century Statue of St Jerome
$5,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Russian Imperial Porcelain Easter Egg 19th century Rising Christ
Located in Sweden, SE
A rare and highly collectible Easter egg covered with exquisite miniature painting and gilding, created at the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory during the reign of Alexander II. The r...
Category

Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Religious Items

Materials

Gold

Sterling Silver Antique Judaica Torah Breast Plate, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Sterling silver antique Judaica Torah breast plate, Late 19th century Continental, 1882 Height 34cm, width 26cm, depth 5cm This wonderful piece of...
Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Russian traditional icon “The Twelve great feasts”, 19th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th century / Religious Icon / oak / Baroque / Antique A Russian Feastday icon in tempera on panel from the estate of a collector. Hand painted in the 19th century. The ...
Category

19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

A Five Volume Bible Set in Miniature Carved Olivewood Bindings Israel C. 1940
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite five-volume miniature Bible set is a remarkable and rare artifact, handcrafted in pre-1948 Israel. Encased in beautifully hand-carved olivew...
Category

1940s Israeli Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Olive, Paper

19th Century Carved Giltwood Reliquary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely carved and detailed with a mix of silver and gold leaf together. Overall width is 18.5" Dated and signed on back side.
Category

19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

Devotional plaque, Saint Bruno. Bronze. Spanish school, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional plaque, Saint Bruno. Bronze. Spanish school, 19th century. Rectangular devotional plate made of bronze that has a ring at the top and a frame of smooth moldings around a ...
Category

19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Fabulous Bronze Dore Italian Crown With Jewels
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous and unusual bronze dore crown with a variety of colored stones. From Italy, circa 1820.
Category

1820s Italian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia likely Burma, circa 19th century. The Buddha is depicted as seating on a slightly taper...
Category

19th Century Burmese Other Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Hanukkah Lamp Menorah by David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
Hand forged, iron Hanukkah lamp Menorah in the style known as “Brutalism”, David Palombo, Jerusalem, Israel, circa 1950. David Palombo (1920-1966), was a sculptor and painter. He wa...
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Indian Buffalo in Wood of the 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century Indian buffalo in wood Very beautiful Indian work representing an elongated buffalo which has a superb patina and some rest of his original polychromy The buffa...
Category

19th Century Indian International Style Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Set of Old Bound Books 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may v...
Category

19th Century French Antique Religious Items

Materials

Leather, Paper

Gothic Revival, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Communion Set, London, 1877
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1877 by Samuel Smily, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Communion Set, is in the Gothic revival style. ...
Category

1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century Italian Majolica Holy Water Font
Located in Milano, MI
Small and lovely Italian Holy Water font from Italy, a shaped polychrome ceramic artwork dating back to Neoclassical period, early 19th century. This rare religious work is finely ...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items

Materials

Maiolica, Majolica

Wooden Traditional Figure in a Niche of a Saint, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
Category

1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Judaica - Traditional English Sterling Silver Spice Box or Besamim - London 1930
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1930, this charming, Sterling Silver Spice Box, is of traditional form, with gilt bells and eagles. The spice box measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) wide...
Category

1930s English Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Print of 'The Nativity' made after Lorenzo di Credi 'c.1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Nativity'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Lorenzo di Credi. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items

Materials

Paper

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
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 use...
Category

1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Plaster

Enormous Antique Bronze Eagle Sculpture Church Bible Stand or Saint John Lectern
Located in Lisse, NL
*Note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Monumental Bronze Eagle Lectern Sculpture .. Symbol of Saint John the Evangelist, Church Relic, ca. 1900 For the true connoisseur of ecclesiastical antiques and meaningful design, this remarkable bronze eagle sculpture offers a rare opportunity to own an object that is both spiritually symbolic and visually commanding. Originally crafted as a Bible lectern...
Category

19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers are an interesting design, with timeless styling that dates back almost a thousand years, yet wi...
Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
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

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
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 use...
Category

1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Plaster

Devotional plaque, Saint Bishop Bronze. Spanish school, 19th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional plaque, Holy Bishop. Bronze. Spanish school, 19th century. Rectangular devotional plate with a ring at the top and smooth moldings enhancing a figurative relief. You can see a male figure with a halo, carrying a bishop's staff, and is accompanied by a book and a tiara...
Category

19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Sculpture of the Christ Child in Polychrome Plaster on Wood
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming 19th-century sculpture of the Christ Child, likely of French origin. The figure is finely modeled in plaster mounted on a wooden base, with a warm, multi-colored patina that...
Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic, Plaster, Pine

18th Century Polychrome Wooden Bookrest
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century polychrome wooden bookrest.
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Religious Silver Parasol with Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
Cet intrigant parasol religieux du XIXe siècle présente une croix en argent et un tissu cousu avec du fil d'or. Il est en excellent état et conserve son étui d'origine. Lorsqu'il est...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Portuguese Wooden Confessional
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Antique wooden confessional. Simple and austere in construction, it is a characteristic piece of ecclesiastical furniture in small churches or chapels. The piece has a high back with...
Category

Mid-19th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Icon with Enameled Christ
Located in Madrid, ES
Cette icône émaillée décorative, datant du début des années 1900, représente la crucifixion de Jésus-Christ. Elle est en bon état général et mesure 16x12 cm. Cette pièce sert de rap...
Category

1930s Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Copper

Antique 19th Century orhodox Bronze Travel Icon
Located in Madrid, ES
This antique 19th-century travel icon is crafted from bronze , giving it exceptional beauty and durability. Orthodox travel icons were used by the faithful to carry a sacred represen...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Santiago de Compostela Traditional Memorabilia Figure
Located in Barcelona, ES
Santiago de Compostela memorabilia metallic figure. Made Spain, 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

Religious Figure
Located in London, England
Carved wooden figure on later base. Circa 1800 H 84cm x W 27cm x D 25cm
Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Religious Items

Materials

Pine

Golden Wooden Statue of Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
Golden wooden statue of Buddha from the 19th century standing in a lotus flower with a height of 73 cm and a width of 24 cm. Remarkable patina. Some gaps. Additional information: ...
Category

19th Century Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Indo - Portuguese Rosewood Tabernacle
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 19th-century Indo-Portuguese tabernacle is masterfully crafted from rich rosewood and crowned with a beautifully carved cross at the pinnacle. This exceptional piece exemplifies...
Category

19th Century Indian Other Antique Religious Items

Materials

Rosewood

Devotional plaque, San Telmo or Sanct'Elmo. Bronze. Spanish school, 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional plaque, San Telmo or Sanct'Elmo. Bronze. Spanish school, 19th century. Saint Pedro González became bishop of Palencia, later entering the Order o...
Category

19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves, Late 19th Century  This late 19th-century Spanish Colonial religious wood carving icon is a finely c...
Category

19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Hanging Incense Burner, Indian, Bronze, Ceremonial Censer, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking antique hanging temple incense burner. An Indian, heavy bronze ceremonial censer of impressive scale and intricate detail, dating to the Victorian period, circa 18...
Category

1880s Indian Victorian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Polish Silver Kiddus Goblet
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Kiddush goblet, Poland, circa 1820. Large upper portion engraved with curtain decoration, set on a knobbed stem with skirt decoration on a round stylized base. Clearl...
Category

Early 19th Century Polish Antique Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Devotional plaque, Virgin of Montserrat. Bronze. Spanish school, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional plaque, Virgin of Montserrat and the Mountain. Bronze. Spanish school, 19th century. Devotional plate made of bronze, with a rectangular shape, which has a washer in its ...
Category

19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha Figure
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha Figure 7 7/8 H X 3 3/8 D
Category

19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Matched pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Indian Temple Processional Figures
Located in London, GB
Matched pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Indian Temple Processional Figures Dated to the later part of the 19th Century this matched pair of Indian temple processional figures stan...
Category

1890s Indian Victorian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Russian Silver Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Torah pointer, Russian Empire, circa 1896. The handle is made with a knob shape interval engraved with floral ornaments. The Hebrew name Zisel Dresler with the Jewish year 5673 is engraved on the lower part of the pointer. The reading end is shaped as a hand with a pointing index finger. Original chain is connected to suspension loop at the top of upper section of the pointer. Marked with Russian silver hallmarks...
Category

1890s Russian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Italian 19th Century Painted and Gilded Wooden Reliquary with Angel Face
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 19th century painted reliquary. This reliquary features a gilded and carved angel face on the door. The sides are flanked with and lions faces with ring pulls. The general...
Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Vintage Modernist Carved Walnut Crucifix / Cross Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage modernist carved walnut crucifix / cross sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is signed on the underside and measures6.5"W x 2.5"D x 12.5"H. Very nice, well carved sculpture. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Santos Head
Located in London, GB
19th Century Santos Head We are proud to offer a rare example of a religious 19th Century hand carved Santos head. With polychrome paint still intact in...
Category

1850s French Edwardian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Pine

Plaster Religious Baby Jesus Christ Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of baby Jesus Christ. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent wit...
Category

1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Plaster

Antique French Candelabra or Alter Ornament, circa 1890-Boat Shaped
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome and eye catching antique boat-shaped candlestick/candelabra, for 7 candles. Also known as a Thanksgiving candelabra, it is from around 1900 and originates from the Catholic...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Early 19th-Century Jewish Wall Double Candle Holder with Deer Motif
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite early 19th-century Jewish double wall candle holder is crafted from wood and bronze, embodying a fine example of traditional Judaica craftsmanship. The piece features ...
Category

Early 19th Century Polish Primitive Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Antique Church Console French Decorative Cherub
Located in Buxton, GB
This Fabulous Church Console Shelf sourced from a Church in the south of France Turquoise Polychromed wood of French origin. To the front of the console are beautiful carved details...
Category

19th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century traditional Russian Religious Icon “The Holy Family”
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th century / Religious Icon / oak / Baroque / Antique Beautiful antique traditional Russian Icon “The Holy Family” from the estate of a collector. Hand painted in tempura...
Category

19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon
Located in Madrid, ES
This antique 19th-century travel icon is crafted from bronze and adorned with enamel, giving it exceptional beauty and durability. Orthodox travel icons were used by the faithful to ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of a Conceptionist Nun, 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of a Conceptionist Nun, 19th Century Description: This finely detailed nineteenth-century hand-colored engraving depicts a Conceptionist nu...
Category

19th Century Antique Religious Items

Materials

Paper

Large Plaster Virgin Traditional Sculptural Figure, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious signed plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier, Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and ...
Category

1930s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Plaster

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.

Recently Viewed

View All