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Religious Items For Sale
18th Century Italian Baroque Silver and Rock Crystal Crucifix
Located in Stamford, CT
18th Italian Baroque carved rock crystal crucifix with silver Corpus of Christ flaked by male and female attendants on either side. The stepped base deco...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
A Unique Embroidered Tallit Bag Austria -Hungary circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This richly embroidered Tallit bag from Austria-Hungary, dating to around 1900, is a unique and visually captivating example of Eastern European Judaica textile artistry. Crafted fro...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Religious Items
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Italian Renaissance Carved Wood Crucifix
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) carved wood crucifix on square base with figure
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Silver Pax O Portapaz, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portapaz. Silver in its color and gilded. Century XVI.
Portapaz made of silver that has a handle (decorated with delicate plant motifs similar to those of the pilasters) and a female and a male bust at the bottom, as well as other architectural elements on the back, and, on the front, an architectural composition classicist basement (with busts flanking a flower and a cross), two pilasters (vegetal decoration and capital recalling the composite order) with entablature (flowers flanking an angel's head; moldings), and a semicircular arch finish with elements veined in relief under cross and flanked by two architectural motifs in the upper part. This composition frames and enhances a gilt silver relief where you can see the Lament or Cry over the Body of Christ, with the Virgin holding the head of Jesus, Saint John at her side, the Magdalene and other characters, a cross following the group and a landscape background with houses and plant elements. This architectural structure mentioned is similar to the one present in other 16th century portapaces, such as that of the Magdalena de Dos Hermanas parish (Hernando de Ballesteros el Mozo, around 1575); or that of the Galaroza parish (same author and date); or that of the portapaz of San Miguel de Jerez de los Caballeros (in some details); etc. As for the relief, it is possible to clearly see a strong Italian influence, and the similarity between it and important pieces such as the Portapaz known as “de Cisneros by Juan de Burgos (1493-1497; MuseoCatedralicio de Alcalá de Henares), as well as in paintings and reliefs. Also noteworthy are both the male and female busts in the lower area and the Maltese cross (or Saint John's) that appears in this area. This symbol was used since the 12th century as an insignia by the Knights Hospitallers of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, also known as the Order of Malta...
Category
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
A Brass Morrocan Amulet, Antique Judaica From Morroco
Located in New York, NY
This antique brass amulet from Morocco stands out as a unique and intriguing piece of Judaica, notable for its departure from the conventional forms of sacred text or Kabbalistic sym...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Religious Items
Materials
Brass
David Palombo Cascading Sculpture/ Candelabra/ Menorah
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful candelabra by Israeli artist David Palombo can serve as a menorah at Hanukkah and a wonderful abstract sculpture the rest of the year. The stone base supports a twisti...
Category
1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Stone, Iron
Stunning
Large, The Golden Virgin Mary
Child Jesus Sculpture by Albert Roze
Located in Lisse, NL
Meaningful and a monumental masterpiece: “La Vierge d'Albert” piece of the golden Virgin) by ), cast by Barbedienne, 1916.
Step into the poetic depths of history with this extraordi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Antique Russian Fiery Ascension of the Prophet Elijah Rare 5 Color Enamel Icon
Located in New York, NY
A rare Russian five color polychrome enamel bronze travel icon depicting scenes from the life of the Prophet Elijah including the Fiery Ascension. The border in cornflower blue enamel and scrolled foliate elements topped by the Old Slavonic inscription- Obraz Sviatovo Proroka Ulii- Image of the Holy Prophet Elijah. In the upper left corner is of the hand of God on a white enamel background signifying the clouds. To the right is the Fiery Ascension of Elijah with his dynamic winged horses on a background of finely hand chased flames with stylized wind gusts. The Prophet holds the reigns in his right hand and reaches out with his left to his follower Elisha with a mantle for the parting of the waters of the river Jordan. The river Jordan takes center stage in the icon as a dramatic element - a wide swath of flowing waves with the scenes from the life of Elijah depicted to its left: The Prophet Elijah in the wilderness; Elijah hides in the desert and is fed by an Angel; and Elijah and Elisha crossing the river Jordan parted by Elijah's mantle.
This scarce icon is especially significant for the Old Believers tradition. The Old Believers were the chief makers of bronze icons, created by using fire rather than painted by hand. The veneration of the Prophet Elijah, who through his sacrifice, was able to call for fire from heaven manifests a special connection for the sect. Fire, ogon in Russian, was viewed as a purifier and a link to the Last Judgement and the end of the world. Polychrome enamel icons...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Gothic Revival Bronze Chandelier/ Pendant with Dragon Sculptures, A. Bastet Lyon
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and amazingly sculptural Gothic Art chandelier.
If you are an antique collector with an eye for the extra special then this four light bronze chandelier could be right up y...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Arts
Crafts Tabernacle with Solid Silver Mary
Archangel Gabriel Panels, 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Religious artefact with stunning embossed and inlaid silver plaques.
Antique tabernacles are a rare find, so when we got the chance to purchase thi...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Russian Tempera Icon of the Protection 19th century Intercession of Theotokos
Located in Sweden, SE
Icon "The Intercession of the Theotokos, or the Protection of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever - Virgin Mary", is a Christian feast of the Mother of God celebrated in the Easter...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Choir stalls. Walnut wood. Spanish School, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Choir stalls. Walnut wood. Spanish School, 16th century.
Fragment of a choir stall, made of walnut, carved in its color, featuring three seats with their respective folding miserico...
Category
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Walnut
A French wooden neo-Gothic steeple with niche for saint statue, ca. 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1800 / Neo-Gothic steeple with niche for saint statue / wood / Neo-Gothic / 19t century
A very rare and large antique Neo-Gothic church steeple with niche for saint statue....
Category
Early 1800s French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Religious Painting Madonna Jesus Purveyor to Imperial
Royal Court 1890 Austria
Located in Wien, AT
This painting, this gouache with the Virgin Mary and Jesus, was made in Austria around 1890 by the well-known imperial and royal courtier.
This painting is a high-quality work, made...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Antique 1894 Sterling Silver Judaica Mezuzah
Located in Doha, QA
This is a very rare sterling silver Judaical Mezuzah which was found in Vienna, Austria and survived WW2 among other historical Religious Judaical items ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Bronze Bell with Original Clapper
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian antique bronze bell: may be a Nautical Bell or a Church bell because it was recovered in the Mediterranean sea in front of Genoa many years ago. ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Antique Rare Judaica Dreidel Germany 19th Century
Located in Doha, QA
An absolutely unique Bone Dreidel originated from Germany in 19th century. It has six sides shaping Star of David. Each side has one or two Yiddish letters on top which refer to an O...
Category
19th Century German Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bone
17th Century Spanish Wooden Crucifix Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish wooden crucifix figure sculpture.
Category
Mid-17th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wrought Iron Frame with Leaded Glass Wall Fixture, Madonna
Child
Located in Lisse, NL
Meaningful and exceptional quality leaded glass wall fixture, with painted Madonna & Child.
This work of religious art from the early 1950s combines masterful craftsmanship with tim...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Blown Glass, Paint
Stunning
Powerful Altar Crucifix with Detailed Bronze Sculpture of Christ 1912
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique table crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art, dated 1912 and numbered.
For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from the life of Christ and of His teachings and it is the one thing we always think about whenever we look at a crucifix. Anyone who has tried to break down his/her ego and found a clearer consciousness in the process knows how healing and rewarding that journey can be. After that you can only be grateful for all the good things that are bound to come your way. Good things will come your way, because the universe needs people like you. Whomever created this amazing work of religious art too must have been inspired and motivated by the life of Christ, because how ever could anyone create a piece that is of such quality, so beautiful and so powerful at the same time. Both the beautifully designed bronze cross with the King of the Jews inscription and the amazingly detailed bronze corpus of Christ are of a quality that you will only rarely find on the open market. They are perfectly mounted on a stunning marble base and together they create one of the most impressive table or altar crucifixes...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Carved Serpentine Hardstone Celtic Cross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine estate fresh Celtic cross.
In serpentine hardstone.
With engraved Celtic designs to the front.
Mounted atop a plinth with felt foot pads.
Simply a great Celtic cross!
Dat...
Category
20th Century Religious Items
Materials
Stone, Serpentine
19th Century Hand Carved Italian Santos Processional Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand Carved Italian Santos Processional Figure
A hand carved figure of a 19th century Santos figure, with glass eyes and metal wire adjustable arms firmly in place, t...
Category
1850s Italian Edwardian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Pine
Embroidered Holy Spirit Panel
Located in New York, NY
Embroidered Holy Spirit panel. Antique embroidered doubled sided panel in paper with original antique seeded glass and gilt carved frame, Italy, l...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silk
Antique French Romanesque 12th century Enthroned Madonna and Child
Located in Doha, QA
This extraordinary museum piece Enthroned Virgin Mary/Madonna with child on her lap comes from the Rhone region in France. The saint symbol and protec...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Enamel Gold and Rock Crystal Figure of Emperor Maximilian I by Reinhold Vasters
Located in Queens, NY
A rare enamel, gold and rock crystal figure of Emperor Maximilian I by Reinhold Vasters, Aachen,
In the Renaissance style, circa 1870.
The g...
Category
Late 19th Century German Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel
18th Century Baroque Style Virgin of Mercy Wood Statue, Religious Art
Located in Lisbon, PT
An 18th Century Baroque Style figure of the Pietà or the Virgin of Mercy, carved in polychrome wood.
Our Lady appears seated on the throne with her head covered by a mantle, suppor...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
$5,894 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Santos Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Santos Figure
Dimensions: H 22” x W 8” x D 6”
Weight: 1kg
Date: Circa 1850
Origin: Italy
Material: Pine
Overview
With humanistic detail as you may expect from Italian 1...
Category
1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Pine
Cabinet of Curiosities Antique Book Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster pieces and antique book artwork. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the production o...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Early 19th Century Polychrome Sculpture of the Immaculate Virgin - Germany
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This finely carved and polychrome-painted wooden sculpture depicts the Immaculate Virgin Mary in a classic pose, standing atop the globe with a serpent beneath her feet — a powerful ...
Category
1820s German Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Plaster, Pine
French 19th Century Raised Embroidery of Madonna
Child
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive work of textile art, this French 19th century raised gold embroidery of the Madonna & Child resembles liturgical vestments such as a cope or chasuble that a member of t...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Religious Items
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Thread, Wood
Large Holy Land Mother-of-pearl, Abalone Shell and Olive Wood Icon
Located in London, GB
A large Holy Land mother-of-pearl, abalone shell and olive wood icon
Jerusalem, early 20th century
Icon: height 55.5cm, width 52cm, depth 18cm
Case: height 15.5cm, width 61.5cm, depth 57.5cm
In fitted case, presented by the President of the Senate...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Religious Items
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Olive
18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross
Located in Miami, FL
Carved wooden representing Christ on the cross.
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Indo Portuguese Altar
Located in Topanga, CA
A stunning 18th Century Indo-Portuguese altar from Goa. This is in wonderful condition with its original surface and paintings.
Category
18th Century Indian Other Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Altar Console in Painted Wood from Portugal
Located in Round Top, TX
A beautiful 18th century Portuguese Altar Console in polychromed wood. Beautifully constructed in curvilinear form resting on a faux marble polychromed base. A magnificent piece to...
Category
Mid-18th Century Portuguese Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Painted Putti / Cherub
Located in Hastings, GB
Hand carved winged German Baroque Putti, water gilded over applied gesso, the face and head polychrome painted. Small hanging loop to the back of the head.
Width 26cm, Height 19cm, ...
Category
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
Large Antique Russian Icon Resurrection and Great Feast Days, 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large antique late 18th century- early 19th century Russian icon of the Resurrection with Great Feasts. Original condition with beautiful age-old patina. The central area depicting t...
Category
Late 18th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Rare and Important Italian White Marble Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1850
Located in Queens, NY
Rare and important Italian white marble bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1850.
A truly exceptionally carved marble relief of Holy Jesus Christ. ...
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Marble
17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.
Period Jacobean solid dark oak bible box from the 17th century. The front is beautifully carved wi...
Category
17th Century English Jacobean Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wrought Iron
Last Supper. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Last Supper. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century.
It has faults.
An oil on panel painting depicting a figurative image against a neutral background, with a checkered tile...
Category
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Other
Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting of Saint Anne
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite reverse glass painting from the early 19th century features Saint Anne, a revered figure in Christian tradition, known as the mother of the Virgin Mary and patron sain...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Religious Items
Materials
Glass
Important Early 18th Century Italian Carved Monstrance Reliquary Tabernacle
Located in Forney, TX
Important and historic, acquired from the estate of legendary American businessman, the late T. Boone Pickens, we're proud to offer this exceptional carved giltwood reliquary - monstrance from the early 18th century.
Elaborately hand carved in period Rococo - Rocaille taste, with superb scrollwork, openwork, fanciful acanthus leaf and shell, ornate detailing, polychrome painted warm pastel colors, now beautifully distressed, muted tones, with remnants of gold gilded accents.
Pieces such as this were used in early churches for convenient exhibition or public display of some object of piety and other important religious relics...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Religious Items
Materials
Giltwood
Mid Century Brutalist cast metal Crucifix
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century solid metal Brutalist crucifix. Appears to be either brass or brass effect. Name on rear: Frick Angela (assumed to be creator or owner o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Brutalist Religious Items
Materials
Metal
$217 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Bronze 12 Candle Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning 19th century copy of a 16th century Gothic art chandelier.
With another year of selling rare and beautiful antiques almost over, we are proud to offer you one of...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Wood and Gesso Altar Vase in Rose Silver
Located in Hastings, GB
A hand-crafted wood and applied gesso altar vase, late 18th century with gilt rose silver finish.
Small areas of loss to the gesso and wear to the paint commensurate with the age of...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Cabinet of Curiosities Drawer Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the product...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Plaster, Wood
‘The Ten Commandments’ Silver Medal Set by Salvador Dalí
Located in London, GB
‘The Ten Commandments’ silver medal set by Salvador Dalí
Spanish, 1975
Height 0.5cm, diameter 10cm
The unusual and rare collection of pure silver medals was designed by Salvador Dal...
Category
20th Century Spanish Other Religious Items
Materials
Silver
17th French Century Iron Figure of The Virgin
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful 17th century French Baroque cast iron figure of the Virgin praying. Likely originally part of an outdoor shrine as it has been exposed to the ...
Category
Early 17th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Cabinet of Curiosities Drawer Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the product...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Plaster, Wood
French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix, 1920
By Peter Hartmann
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix by Peter Hartmann, Switzerland, 1920s. Elegant and rare French Art Deco bronze crucifix by Swiss sculptor Peter Ha...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Salvador Dalí The Ten Commandments 1975
Located in Vienna, AT
Salvador Dalí (1904-1989), ''The 10 Commandments'', 5 silver medals each in 2 acrylic glass cases (can be unscrewed), both sides in relief, the commandments 1-10 are depicted in Dalí...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Circa 1880 French Gothic Style Baldachin or Statuary Niche
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 French Gothic style Baldachin or Statuary Niche. Derived from canopies for processions, the term has come to signify all such coverings, most famously the Bernini high alt...
Category
1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Gold Leaf
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, reminiscent of a Classic sculpture museum.
Olot has been a hub for sculpture and rel...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Brass Judaica Menorah by the Bezalel Academy
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century antique brass Judaica Menorah by the Bezalel Academy, Jerusalem
Israel, c.1930
Measures: 28cm high x 20cm wide x 5.5cm deep
Ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Religious Items
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Hand Carved and Painted Wood Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French hand carved and painted wood statue still shows vestiges of its original painted finish. Depicting a nun reading a bible, the n...
Category
Late 18th Century French Rustic Antique Religious Items
Materials
Oak, Paint
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED
Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 18th Century
in ivor..... The figure is represented in agony, with cendal draped around the waist. Cross in rosewood wood ...
Category
Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile or azulejo
This tile painted in blue over white in typical 18th century Portugal set the...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
Antique Carved Oak Church, Gothic Revival Studio Easel Display Stand or Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival two shelf sculpture stand with a beautiful patina.
This impressive and adjustable Gothic stand dates from circa 1890. To find this rare and sizeable antique mo...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Crucifix with a Gilt Bronze Corpus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and impressive make, Gothic church altar crucifix.
This ornate and all hand-crafted, bronze table crucifix comes with a good quality made a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian, 18th Century, Baroque Painted Metal Procession Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely baroque painted metal procession cross with a great patina.
Italy circa 1750. weathered and small losses.
Measurements include the wooden base.
H:42cm W:28,5cm D:9cm
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Metal
$269 Sale Price
43% Off
Enormous Antique Bronze Eagle Sculpture Church Bible Stand or Saint John Lectern
Located in Lisse, NL
*Note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase.
Monumental Bronze Eagle Lectern Sculpture .. Symbol of Saint John the Evangelist, Church Relic, ca. 1900
For the true connoisseur of ecclesiastical antiques and meaningful design, this remarkable bronze eagle sculpture offers a rare opportunity to own an object that is both spiritually symbolic and visually commanding.
Originally crafted as a Bible lectern...
Category
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
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.