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Antique Kneeling Benches

19th Century Wedding Kneeler Bench in Solid Wood Restored and Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This double bench comes from a small Venetian Villa Church on the Riviera del Brenta. Restored and
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1850s Italian Country Antique Kneeling Benches

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Wood

Church Antique Prayer Bench
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
An antique rare church kneeling bench, found many years ago in an old mountain hut in the mountains
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Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Kneeling Benches

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Chestnut

Church Antique Prayer Bench
Church Antique Prayer Bench
$2,402
H 34.26 in W 78.35 in D 23.63 in
Antique Spanish Gothic Wrought Iron Kneeler Prie Dieu Prayer Benches - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Spanish Gothic Renaissance Wrought Iron Kneeler "Prie Dieu" Prayer Benches Upholstered in Red
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Late 19th Century Gothic Antique Kneeling Benches

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Wrought Iron

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Antique Gothic Carved Oak Kneeling Bench with Velvet Pad 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic kneeling bench offers oak construction with carved Gothic elements and velvet
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Kneeling Benches

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Upholstery, Oak

Group of 4 Italian Neoclassic Painted and Upholstered Kneeling Benches, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely ecclesiastical in origin, consisting of two pairs of nearly similar size, each with bracket feet, one pair arched the other trestle, joined by stretchers, retaining original p...
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1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Kneeling Benches

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Wood

Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Oak Gothic "Prie Dieu" Prayer Bench Kneeler ~~c. 1880s-1890s Beautifully carved
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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Kneeling Benches

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Oak

Petite Continental Commode In Fruitwood
Located in Doylestown, PA
, the lower drawer concealing a "prei dieu" kneeling bench with a lid.
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19th Century French Antique Kneeling Benches

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Fruitwood

Louis XV Walnut Prie-Dieu kneeler, C1750
Located in valatie, NY
Louis XV Walnut Prie-Dieu kneeler, C1750, with floral and leaf carved stretchers and legs
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Kneeling Benches

Louis XV Walnut Prie-Dieu kneeler, C1750
Louis XV Walnut Prie-Dieu kneeler, C1750
H 7.5 in W 52 in D 13.75 in
Antique French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Chapel Gothic Cabinet
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved walnut prayer kneeler Prie Dieu chapel gothic cabinet Direct from France
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1890s French Gothic Antique Kneeling Benches

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Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Chair or "Prie-Dieu"
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1860. The unique, antique chair is easily transformed and can open up to a tall prayer kneeler
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Kneeling Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique Northern Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Prie-dieu Prayer Kneeler Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a kneeling bench, small side cabinet
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Kneeling Benches

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Kneeling Bench with Needlepoint Seat C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Kneeling Bench with Floral Needlepoint Seat C1850 Measures- 36
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Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Kneeling Benches

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Oak

19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Kneeler Bench or Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
to kneeling bench, is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina. Measures: 21.75" W x 22" D x
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Kneeling Benches

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Upholstered Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1960, the traditional kneeler built of walnut, sits on turned legs over a scalloped bombe apron
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Kneeling Benches

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Walnut, Fabric

Antique French Louis XIV Long Kneeling Low Prayer Bench, Circa 1890
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique French Louis XIV Long Kneeling Low Prayer bench, Circa 1890 48" wide by 11" deep by 11"tall
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1890s French Antique Kneeling Benches

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique French Gothic Revival Prayer Bench Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Bible Box
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Oak Gothic "Prie Dieu" Prayer Bench Kneeler with Bible Box~~c. 1880s-1890s
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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Kneeling Benches

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Oak

19th Century French Walnut and Tapestry Armchair Convertible to Prayer Kneeler
Located in Dallas, TX
metamorphic chair to kneeling bench, is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina; use it in a bedroom
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Kneeling Benches

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Prayer Bench with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful, antique "Prie Dieu" (or prayer chair) was crafted in France, circa 1870. The kneeler
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Kneeling Benches

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Mother-of-Pearl, Tapestry, Wood

Late 19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Prie-Dieu or Prayer Chair with Cross
Located in Fayetteville, AR
wealthy patron in a church, this prie-dieu served as a kneeling bench with an upper armrest for hands in
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1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Kneeling Benches

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Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
prie-dieu served as a kneeling bench with an upper armrest to rest one's elbows when in prayer
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Kneeling Benches

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Mohair, Walnut

Late 19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair with Columns
Located in Fayetteville, AR
church, this prie-dieu served as a kneeling bench with an upper armrest for hands in prayer. Beautifully
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1880s French Antique Kneeling Benches

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Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

19th Century French Walnut Prayer Chair with Carved Bible on Back Dated 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
office for a beautiful religious accent. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the traditional kneeler bench
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Kneeling Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique French Louis XIV Long Kneeling Low Prayer Bench, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV kneeling prayer bench offers upholstered cushion with brass tacks
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Kneeling Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Carved Prayer Kneeler Prie-Dieu , circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally called prie-dieu meaning "pray (to) God" in French
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Antique Kneeling Benches

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Oak

19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak and Velvet Prayer Kneeler Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
excellent condition with a rich walnut patina. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally called
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Kneeling Benches

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Velvet, Oak

19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak and Aubusson Tapestry Prayer Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
walnut patina. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally called Prie-Dieu meaning "Pray (to
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Kneeling Benches

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Tapestry, Oak

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany and Velvet Prayer Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally called Prie-Dieu meaning "Pray (to) God" in French
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Kneeling Benches

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Mahogany, Velvet

19th Century French Carved Mahogany and Velvet Prayer Chair with Crown of Thorns
Located in Dallas, TX
condition with a rich patina throughout. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally called "Prie
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Kneeling Benches

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Velvet, Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Prie Dieu Prayer Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
with a rich walnut patina. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally called Prie-Dieu
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Kneeling Benches

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Oak

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut and Velvet Prayer Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
walnut patina. Key and working lock included. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Kneeling Benches

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Velvet, Walnut

Late 19th Century Wood Kneeling Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional wood kneeling bench with keyhole legs in the best age cracked apple green painted
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Kneeling Benches

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Wood

Late 19th Century Wood Kneeling Bench
Late 19th Century Wood Kneeling Bench
H 8.5 in W 72 in D 6.5 in
French Kneeling Bench-PRIE DIEU
Located in New York, NY
Prayer kneeler-Prie Dieu made for private devotional use this particular one was made out
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19th Century French Antique Kneeling Benches

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Cherry

Primitive Shaker Fireside Bench with Hand-embroidered Tapestry
Located in Madison, WI
Primitive, Shaker-made kneeling bench with hand-embroidered tapestry attached to top. A village
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19th Century American Antique Kneeling Benches

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Wood, Textile

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CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft caned dining chairs, bonnie caned dining chairs, leather and walnut Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/model: Mid-Century Modern Sp...
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2010s American Modern Antique Kneeling Benches

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Cane, Walnut, Leather

Polychrome Terracotta Angel
Located in Baltimore, MD
A polychrome terracotta angel built in fifteen pieces, in the Luca Della Robbia tradition, salvaged from the Southern Hotel in downtown Baltimore, which was demolished in 1917. Cele...
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Late 19th Century American Beaux Arts Antique Kneeling Benches

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Terracotta

Polychrome Terracotta Angel
Polychrome Terracotta Angel
$4,950
H 70.5 in W 34 in D 5 in
Antique Liberty s Victorian circa 1880 Floral Syrian Hand Carved Folding Table
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and rare Syrian hand carved folding table retailed through Liberty's London circa 1880 This piece is a good sized decorative table, ...
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1880s Syrian High Victorian Antique Kneeling Benches

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Hardwood

Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Decorated Bar Cabinet on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic contemporary faux-bamboo dry bar cabinet mounted to a gilt stand embellished with chinoiserie Asian motifs. The cylindrical top is crafted from wood veneers and features a ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Kneeling Benches

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Brass

Square Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design
Located in London, GB
A square push-pull door handle with raised abstract design made of cast bronze. Mid to late 20th century, found in Germany. A nice heavy piece with a dark applied patina. There are ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Kneeling Benches

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Bronze

Square Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design
Square Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design
$723 Sale Price
30% Off
H 5.79 in W 6.11 in D 2.76 in
Table lamp by Guillerme et chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual table lamp by Guillerme et Chambron et ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski
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20th Century French Modern Antique Kneeling Benches

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Ceramic, Oak

Table lamp by Guillerme et chambron
Table lamp by Guillerme et chambron
$2,162
H 11.23 in W 11.23 in D 7.09 in
A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano
By Bechstein Piano Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano, Serial No. 5655. The beautifully crafted Grand piano, raised on three tapered barrel shaped...
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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Kneeling Benches

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Bronze

19th Century Dudson Stoneware Cheese Dome
By Dudson Pottery
Located in Milan, IT
Dudson stoneware cheese dome and dish. The dome is in a magnificent green decorated with low relief applied fern leaves and grasses in white, yellow, and pink.
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19th Century British Antique Kneeling Benches

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Porcelain

Rare Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Unit w/ Desk and Overhead Light by Coen de Vries
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and remarkable Mid-Century Pilastro wall unit set by renowned Dutch designer Coen de Vries. This comprehensive system combines multiple panel-backed bookcases with extended sh...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Kneeling Benches

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Sheet Metal

18th Century German Pewter Passover Plate
Located in New York, NY
Pewter passover tray, Germany, 18th century. The outer rim has wriggle- work engraving of the order of the Seder service, along with a pair of birds flanking two Hebrew letters, whic...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Kneeling Benches

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Pewter

Antique Library Dining Table English 4 Drawer w Glass Top
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Kneeling Benches

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Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Antique Library Dining Table English 4 Drawer w Glass Top
Antique Library Dining Table English 4 Drawer w Glass Top
$2,792 Sale Price
28% Off
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 33 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Longcase Clock, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, rare oak longcase clock. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Ceramic face by Boleslaw Danikowski.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Kneeling Benches

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Ceramic, Oak

Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils Arm Chairs
By Quatrain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils Arm Chairs
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1990s American Louis XV Antique Kneeling Benches

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Textile, Giltwood

Large Moose Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Moose shoulder mount. Older lodge mount. 62"H x 64"W protrudes 48" Absolutely stunning size, great condition. Perfect for large rooms, cabins, rustic decor. Period: Contemporary Or...
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2010s American Antique Kneeling Benches

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Animal Skin

Large Moose Taxidermy Mount
Large Moose Taxidermy Mount
$7,475
H 65 in W 64 in D 48 in
polished medical cabinet, 1970’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the 1970s and was produced in Hungary. The cabinet has been stripped to the metal and fini...
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Antique Kneeling Benches

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Iron

polished medical cabinet, 1970’s
polished medical cabinet, 1970’s
$3,003
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Queen 4 Poster Pendant Canopy Bed Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Queen 4 Poster Pendant Canopy Bed Frame with raised and flat chinoiserie. Headboard scene has the lovers rowing their boat on the center surrounded with weeping willows and a pagoda...
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1980s English Antique Kneeling Benches

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Lacquer

Queen 4 Poster Pendant Canopy Bed Frame
Queen 4 Poster Pendant Canopy Bed Frame
$23,500
H 98 in W 66.5 in D 88.5 in
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Antique Kneeling Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique kneeling benches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and oak, all antique kneeling benches available were constructed with great care. Antique kneeling benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century. Antique kneeling benches bearing louis xv hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Kneeling Benches?

Prices for antique kneeling benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique kneeling benches begin at $795 and can go as high as $3,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,395.
Questions About Antique Kneeling Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The kneeling bench typically used in a church is commonly called a kneeler. Other names include tuffet and hassock. The Catholic Church began incorporating the use of kneeling benches in masses in the 16th century. Find a range of kneeling benches on 1stDibs.