Religious Items
Early 20th Century Sicilian Religious Items
Coral, Silver Plate, Copper
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Early 1900s European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Religious Items
Metal
1990s Italian Other Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Wrought Iron, Lead, Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Religious Items
Brass, Copper, Spelter
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Danish Religious Items
Metallic Thread
Early 1900s Jordanian Antique Religious Items
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Composition
Early 1900s Danish Other Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Religious Items
Oak
1920s French Vintage Religious Items
Metal
Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Religious Items
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal, Wrought Iron, Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal, Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Fruitwood, Beech
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Religious Items
Clay
Early 20th Century European Gothic Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Iron
Early 20th Century Rustic Religious Items
Metal
Early 20th Century European Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Metal
1910s Scottish Vintage Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1920s English Vintage Religious Items
Sterling Silver
1990s American Brutalist Religious Items
Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Marble, Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Religious Items
Copper
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Metal
Early 20th Century German Religious Items
Wood
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique 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.