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Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant, Saint Relic Wood Carved 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
hand made of wood, hand carved and very professional made. it can be worn or just displayed as is. A
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Edwardian Religious Items

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Wood

Spanish Baroque estipite, Column Sculpture , carved and gilded wood
By Spanish Manufactory
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind carved and gilded wood sculptural work that was part of an outstanding Spanish
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Antique 1690s Spanish Baroque Religious Items

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Giltwood

Virgin with Child. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 13th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Virgin with Child. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 13th century. It has faults
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Religious Items

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Other

Virgin and Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish School, 14th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Virgin and Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish School, 14th century. A polychrome
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Gothic Religious Items

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Other

Couple of torchero angels. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
Couple of torchero angels. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. They have
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

Saint Blaise, Carved, Polychrome and Gilded Wood, Castilian School, 14th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture "San Blas". Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. Castilian school, 14th century. The
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Religious Items

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Other

San Miguel Arcángel in Carved Wood, Polychrome, Stewed and Gold, Castilla FF SX
Located in Marbella, ES
San Miguel Arcángel in carved wood, polychrome, stewed and gold, castilla ff SX.
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Antique 16th Century Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Italian Gilt Carved Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
supports were carved in a serpentine form with a leaf on each one. It has something of a relic on the
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Religious Items

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Wood, Giltwood

17th Century Carved Wooden Angel Cherub
Located in Bilzen, BE
17th Century Carved Wooden Angel Cherub (oak) with its original polychromes Height 14 cm, width 21
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

17th c. Hand Carved French Bishop Bust
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 17th century carved wooden bishop sourced from a private chapel in Provence, France
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Antique 17th Century Religious Items

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Wood

19th Century Gold Gilt Carved Holy Water
Located in London, GB
Italian 19th century gold gilt carved wood holy water. In untouched form this item is close to perfect
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Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Communion Chalice Case
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Continental Baroque hand carved Eucharistic communion chalice and paten sacred
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Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Religious Items

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Iron

Vintage Modernist Carved Walnut Crucifix / Cross Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage modernist carved walnut crucifix / cross sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is signed on
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Religious Items

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Wood

Early 20th Century European Hand-Carved Wooden Grogger
Located in New York, NY
, symbolizing the erasure of his memory. Made of solid wood, which was carefully hand-carved, showcasing
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Early 20th Century European Religious Items

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Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Relief Last Supper
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hand-Carved Wooden Relief "Last Supper" (circa 1950) Description: This exquisite hand-carved
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Mid-20th Century Italian Religious Items

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Metal

Late 18th Century life size hand carved Christ figure
Located in London, GB
have allowed this religious artifact to be attached to a wall of sorts. This item is life size carved
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Antique Early 1800s Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Baroque Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare hand carved wooden reliquary shrine with wonderful decoration, Italy, circa 1750
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Glass, Wood

A Hand Carved Wooden Mezuzah Case, Poland-Ukraine Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
. Standing elegantly within the wood, the house appears to rest upon a meticulously carved stone platform
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Antique 1820s Ukrainian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Balinese Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Offering Ornament - Tapel Gebogan
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Balinese hand-carved wooden temple offering ornament known as a Tapel Gebogan, circa 1930s
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Early 20th Century Balinese Modern Religious Items

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Wood

Spanish Colonial Carved Wooden Cross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved from wood and finished with a dark polychrome ground, richly embellished with painted and gilt
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Italian Hand Carved And Silvered Wooden Baroque Reliquary, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and detailed reliquary holder with its beautiful weathered original silver, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses and old repairs.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

An Olive Wood Torah Ark Jerusalem C. 1920
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable olive wood Torah ark, crafted in Jerusalem around 1920, is a testament to both
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Early 20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Olive

Italian 18th Century Pair Baroque Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrines
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare hand pair carved wooden reliquary shrines with wonderful decoration and color/gilding
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Glass, Wood

17th/ 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Tabernacle with Sunburst
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique tabernacle with its original gilding. Great piece to display a small private collection. Beautiful decorated with a sunbusrt and acanthus leaves, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weath...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Painted Wooden Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique Spanish Colonial hand carved and painted wood santo altar figure - religious folk
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood

South German “man Of Sorrows” – Carved Pinewood Devotional Figure (17th Century)
Located in Bilzen, BE
"South German “man Of Sorrows” – Carved Pinewood Devotional Figure (17th Century)" Region: South
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Antique 17th Century Austrian Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Baby Jesus with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
feature its original polychrome finish for a luxurious result. The hand carved cherub with glass eyes, is
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Spanish 17/ 18th Century Hand Carved Group of Baroque Winged Angel Heads
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Hand carved group of winged angelheads. Wonderful traces of paint are visible and the
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

18th Century Wood and Gesso Altar Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
A hand-crafted wood and applied gesso altar vase, late 18th century with gilt and green banding
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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Religious Items

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Gesso, Wood

Antique Life-Size Hand-Carved Church Sculpture of Jesus Christ, Sacred Heart
Located in Lisse, NL
-carved wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ, depicting the Sacred Heart. This monumental church figure is a
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Wood

A Five Volume Bible Set in Miniature Carved Olivewood Bindings Israel C. 1940
Located in New York, NY
pre-1948 Israel. Encased in beautifully hand-carved olivewood bindings, each volume reflects the deep
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Vintage 1940s Israeli Religious Items

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Wood, Olive, Paper

Large 18th Century Italian / Neapolitan Hand Carved Wooden Head of Christ
Located in Buisson, FR
beautiful carved then covered with chalk/gesso to create extra details. Some losses on the chalk/gesso
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Gesso, Glass, Wood

Large Modernist Pewter on Wood "Good Triumphed Evil" Serpentine Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking 17" high Mexican pewter on wood modernist crucifix, circa early 2000s. This crucifix
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Religious Items

Materials

Pewter

Russian wood panel Icon of the Presentation of Our Lord, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th century / Icon of The Presentation of Our Lord / wood / Religious This exquisite
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Antique 19th Century Russian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Saint. Beautiful
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large hand carved wooden reliquary bust of a saint
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Monumental 19th Century Dutch Church Painted Wood Cross
Located in Forney, TX
Hollow Antiques absolutely love religious antiques and have a large selection to choose from, including
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Antique Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine hand carved santo altar figure sculpture. circa 1810
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Antique Early 19th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Religious Items

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Wood, Paint

17th/18th Century Baroque Period Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Baroque period Spanish or Italian hand carved polychrome painted wood Santo sculpture with
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Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Religious Items

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Saint Anthony Of Padua With The Infant Jesus – Polychrome Wood Sculpture, 18th C
Located in Bilzen, BE
" Saint Anthony of Padua with the Christ Child – Tyrolean Polychrome Wood Sculpture, 18th Century Origin
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Indian Carnival God Figure, Polychrome Paint on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting 19th century carved figure with polychrome decoration. Unique coloration and dance
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Antique 19th Century Indian Primitive Religious Items

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Wood, Paint

16th Century Spanish Carved Polychrome Painted Saint Anne with the Infant Mary
Located in Miami, FL
This sculpture represents Santa Ana (Saint Anne) with the infant Mary. Verge.    
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Antique 16th Century European Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

16th Century Spanish Carved Polychrome Painted Saint Anne with the Infant Mary
Located in Miami, FL
This sculpture represents Santa Ana (Saint Anne) with the infant Mary. Verge
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Antique 16th Century European Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Carved Painted Polychrome Crucifix Signed Charles Forni 1881
Located in Dallas, TX
depicts a hand-carved polychromed and painted figure of Christ, mounted on a robust, dark-stained wood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

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Wrought Iron

Antique Museum Quality Hand Carved Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture / Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and meaningful finest work of religious art. This beautifully stylish hand carved and
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items

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Wood, Teak

18th/19th Century Carved Painted Limewood Christ Child Altar Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A superb antique European hand-carved and painted limewood Santo altar figure. Born in Europe in
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Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
, gessoed and carved wood two-piece architectural baldachin form, with dome top vaulted ceiling, raised on
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Enamel

Antique Gothic Hand-Carved Crucifix w. Polychrome Corpus, European Church Relic
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic Revival hand-carved crucifix with original polychrome, 19th Century European ecclesiastical
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Antique 1890s French Arts and Crafts Religious Items

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Wood, Oak, Paint

Reredos Fragment, Gilded Wood, circa Second Half of the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Altarpiece. Wood carved and gilded. Baroque, towards the second half of the 17th century. The
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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Carved Spanish Colonial Christ Nino Santo with Glass Eyes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
carved wood and gesso. Glass inset eyes. Left and right hands missing. Wear consistent with age and
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Antique 19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Religious Items

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Gesso, Wood

18th Century Sculpture - Saint Margaret - Chestnut Wood - Polychrome Remnants
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large and atmospheric 18th century carved wooden statue of Saint Margaret, most likely
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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Chestnut

Pair of Late 18th Century Gold Wood and Gesso Baroque Altar Vases
Located in Hastings, GB
A pair of late 18th Century German baroque altar vases, in carved and gilded wood, small areas of
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Antique 1780s German Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Gilded Tabernacle with a Hand-Carved Chalice Fragment
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded and hand-carved tabernacle adorned with an 18th century Italian gilt
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Gothic Revival Top Quality Hand Carved Gilt Wooden Church Wall Bracket
Located in Lisse, NL
Deeply carved, extra large size, Gothic Revival corbel, bracket with a stunning patina. Finding
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Wood, Pine

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Church Wall Bracket / Saint Statue Console
Located in Lisse, NL
perfectly and stylishly hand carved Gothic leaves at the bottom. Just like the other Gothic elements in this
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Metal

Antique Italian Carved Walnut Oratoire Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler
Located in Carimate, Como
short legs over a knee resting platform base. The religious kneeler features two side carved columns
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Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Carved Olivewood, Bone and Mother of Pearl Atzei Chaim Jerusalem 1913
Located in New York, NY
A Stunning Pair of Carved Olivewood, Bone, and Mother of Pearl Atzei Chaim made in Jerusalem in
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Vintage 1910s Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Olive

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Carved Wood Religious For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of carved wood religious available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved wood religious was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Carved wood religious have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved wood religious bearing Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made carved wood religious over the years, but those made by Par Makengo, Dementz Family DEUR Art Company and Spanish School are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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.

Questions About Carved Wood Religious
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.

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