Religious Items
20th Century American Industrial Religious Items
Iron
1860s French Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Religious Items
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Items
Wool, Walnut
19th Century French Other Antique Religious Items
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Items
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Industrial Religious Items
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Items
Velvet, Walnut
Antique and Vintage Religious Items
Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage, new and antique religious items 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 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 items and art that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.