Religious Items
19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Sicilian Religious Items
Coral, Silver Plate, Copper
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items
Iron
2010s American Organic Modern Religious Items
Steel
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
Early 1800s Antique Religious Items
Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Giltwood, Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Religious Items
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
17th Century French Other Antique Religious Items
Porcelain
Late 18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Silver
16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Religious Items
Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Religious Items
Burl
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Spruce
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Religious Items
Wood, Oak
18th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Canvas
17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Items
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Religious Items
Wood
Early 1900s European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
18th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Oak
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Bronze
Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Antique Religious Items
Wood
1930s Italian Vintage Religious Items
Canvas
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Silver
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Bronze
Late 19th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Gesso, Wood, Paint
18th Century European Louis XV Antique Religious Items
Marble
17th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Religious Items
Silk, Velvet
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Metal, Bronze
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Bronze
1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Religious Items
Metal
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Religious Items
Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Religious Items
Metal
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Ceramic
17th Century French French Provincial Antique Religious Items
Pewter
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Gesso, Glass, Wood
19th Century Antique Religious Items
Brass, Copper
18th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Oak
1990s Italian Other Religious Items
Sterling Silver
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Plaster
17th Century German Antique Religious Items
Canvas, Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Enamel
Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items
Wood
20th Century Italian Religious Items
Porcelain
1890s American Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Oak
Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Velvet, Oak, Fabric
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Oak
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.