Religious Items
19th Century British Georgian Antique Religious Items
Brass
19th Century Indian Other Antique Religious Items
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Tin
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Religious Items
Rush, Beech
Mid-20th Century English Religious Items
Gold
1940s Israeli Vintage Religious Items
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Religious Items
Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Religious Items
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
1940s Israeli Vintage Religious Items
Wood, Olive, Paper
19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1820s Italian Antique Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
19th Century Burmese Other Antique Religious Items
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items
Iron
19th Century Indian International Style Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Leather, Paper
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Maiolica, Majolica
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Wood
1930s English Vintage Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Mohair, Walnut
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Ceramic, Plaster, Pine
19th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Religious Items
Wood
1930s Vintage Religious Items
Copper
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Metal
Early 19th Century European Antique Religious Items
Pine
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century Indian Other Antique Religious Items
Rosewood
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Wood
1880s Indian Victorian Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Early 19th Century Polish Antique Religious Items
Silver
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1890s Indian Victorian Antique Religious Items
Pine
1890s Russian Antique Religious Items
Silver
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Religious Items
Wood
1850s French Edwardian Antique Religious Items
Pine
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Brass
Early 19th Century Polish Primitive Antique Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood, Paint
19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
1930s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
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.