Catholic Relics
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Religious Items
Mirror, Giltwood, Mercury Glass
Antique Early 18th Century French French Provincial Religious Items
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century French Religious Items
Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Russian Religious Items
Bronze
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items
Giltwood
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items
Metal, Other
Antique 17th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Iron
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items
Iron
Vintage 1930s Italian Paintings
Canvas
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
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Antique 1690s Dutch Baroque Religious Items
Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Stone, Onyx, Brass, Enamel
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Religious Items
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique 1880s European Urns
Gilt Metal
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Picture Frames
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Cabinets
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Religious Items
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1920s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1930s Austrian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items
Metal
Antique 18th Century French Antiquities
Rock Crystal
Antique Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Religious Items
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Metal
Antique 18th Century European Baroque Religious Items
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Religious Items
Silver Plate, Bronze
Catholic Relics For Sale on 1stDibs
Finding the Right religious-items for You
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.
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