Religious Items
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Bronze
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Paper
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Religious Items
Wood, Oak
1830s English William IV Antique Religious Items
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Ukrainian Modern Religious Items
Steel
2010s American Organic Modern Religious Items
Steel
Mid-18th Century French Antique Religious Items
Paper
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Religious Items
Paper
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items
Iron
18th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Canvas
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Religious Items
Wood
15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Paper
Late 19th Century Iraqi Antique Religious Items
Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Religious Items
Bronze
2010s Ukrainian Modern Religious Items
Steel
Early 20th Century Religious Items
Paper
Early 1900s European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Metal
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Marble
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Bronze
Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Silver, Bronze
Late 18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
1940s Israeli Vintage Religious Items
Brass
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Iron, Wrought Iron
15th Century and Earlier Antique Religious Items
Stone
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Gold, Silver, Copper
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Metal, Gold
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Irish Antique Religious Items
Brass
19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Wood
19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Giltwood
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Paper, Wood, Glass
20th Century French Religious Items
Wood
1930s Italian Vintage Religious Items
Canvas
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal, Wrought Iron
16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Religious Items
Gold
19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Marble, Metal
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Tin
17th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Marble
Mid-19th Century English Antique Religious Items
Leather
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.