Religious Items
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1970s Italian Other Vintage Religious Items
Silver
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Bronze
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1990s Italian Other Religious Items
Sterling Silver
17th Century French Other Antique Religious Items
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Brass
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Metal
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
Early 1900s Danish Other Antique Religious Items
Bronze
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Religious Items
Cypress
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Plaster
18th Century Portuguese Other Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century Spanish Other Antique Religious Items
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Porcelain
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Terracotta
18th Century Burmese Other Antique Religious Items
Rock Crystal
19th Century Vietnamese Other Antique Religious Items
Shell, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Brass
Early 1900s Unknown Other Antique Religious Items
Oak
1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Brass
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Mahogany, Paint
Early 1900s Unknown Other Antique Religious Items
Oak
17th Century Greek Other Antique Religious Items
Gold Leaf
Late 18th Century Unknown Other Antique Religious Items
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Bakelite
1880s Russian Other Antique Religious Items
Walnut
1880s Russian Other Antique Religious Items
Walnut
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Wood
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Wood
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.