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19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Blackened "Prie-Dieu" Prayer Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
with a hand carved cross and a crown below it. The Napoleon III religious "Prie-Dieu" (French for
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Prie Dieu

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Walnut

19thC Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Chapel Antique Architectural Prie Dieu Niche
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
an extremely attractive pairing, which could be used as a Prie Dieu or shrine, or a wonderful
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Mid-19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Prie Dieu

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Marble

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler
Located in Dallas, TX
platform base. The Prie-Dieu features a slant top to display a bible, and when raising the top, it reveals
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Prie Dieu

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Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or "Prie-Dieu" with Silk Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
large, hand-carved cross further embellished with intricate foliage decor. The religious "Prie-Dieu
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Prie Dieu

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Silk, Walnut

Victorian Antique Chair, 19th Century Prie Dieu in Rosewood Bedroom Side Chair
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Victorian, antique chair, a 19th century prie dieu in rosewood ideal as a bedroom side
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Prie Dieu

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Rosewood

Antique Prie Dieu Chair, 19th Century, Regency, Walnut, Bedroom Side, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique prie dieu chair, a 19th century, regency chair in walnut. Ideal as a bedroom
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Prie Dieu

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Walnut

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A delightful 19th century prie deux, upholstered in a cadet blue-green velvet fabric. The frame is
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19th Century French Antique Prie Dieu

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Velvet, Hardwood, Trimming

Italian, Tuscan 17th Century Walnut Prie-dieu Inginocchiatoio
Located in Atlanta, GA
An important, grand scale, and wonderfully aged example of an Italian inginocchiatoio. The piece originally meant for storing reliquaries, books, and kneeling in prayer has a rectang...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Prie Dieu

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Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler or "Prie-Dieu" with Needlepoint
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant fruit wood prayer chair from a private chapel was crafted in France, circa 1880. The kneeler features a large hand carved cross supported with a row of spindles. It is u...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Prie Dieu

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Walnut, Tapestry

Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza with four Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Baroque walnut credenza, or 'prie dieu', a piece of furniture originally used for kneeling
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Prie Dieu

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Walnut

Unusual Louis XV Painted Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
transforms into a prie dieu.
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Prie Dieu

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Wood

19th Century French Carved Prayers Chair or Prie Dieux
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century French elaborately hand carved ebony cross splat Prie-Dieu or prayer chair. A
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Prie Dieu

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Leather

Rare French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
This gracefully carved walnut armchair was probably a prie-dieu: the back is hinged, and lifts up
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19th Century French Antique Prie Dieu

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Fur, Walnut

Antique French Walnut Prayer Kneeler
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculpted from select French walnut, this prie dieu features a depiction of the cross surrounded by
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19th Century French Antique Prie Dieu

English Prayer Chair of Carved Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English prayer chair (or prie-dieu chair) of carved walnut featuring an upholstered back
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Prie Dieu

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Brass

19th Century French Carved and Painted Prayer Chair with Antique Kilim Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique "Prie-Dieu", or prayer chair, was carved in France, circa 1880. The prayer
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Prie Dieu

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Tapestry, Wood

18th Century French Carved Walnut Oratoire Prayer Bench Cabinet from Burgundy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruit wood Prie-Dieu bench was crafted in the wine region of Burgundy, France
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Prie Dieu

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Blackened Prayer Bench with Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
, flanked by carved column on the sides. The religious "Prie-Dieu" (French for Praying God) is upholstered
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Prie Dieu

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Country French Walnut and Rush Convertible Prayer Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
metamorphic Prie-Dieu (aka pray God prayer chair) by raising the seat with hinges at the back, and revealing a
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Prie Dieu

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Rush, Walnut

18th Century French Carved Walnut Oratoire Prayer Kneeler Cabinet from Burgundy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruit wood "Prie-Dieu" prayer kneeler was crafted in the wine region of
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Prie Dieu

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Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Oak Prayer Bench with Needlepoint and Carved Cross
Located in Dallas, TX
. The tall religious "Prie-Dieu" (French for Praying God) is in excellent condition commensurate with
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Prie Dieu

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Tapestry, Oak

Italian 18th Century Lombard Kneeler Louis XV Faldstood with Three Drawers
Located in Milano, MI
Lombard cabinet-making, this antique Italian prie- dieu is in good age related condition. Old restorations
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Prie Dieu

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Walnut, Burl

Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Gregory Cross Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
France, one of two highly carved antique prayer kneelers (or “prie dieu”) from our most recent container
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Prie Dieu

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Oak

Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Jerome Lion Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
, one of two highly carved antique prayer kneelers (or “prie dieu”) from our most recent container. The
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Prie Dieu

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Oak

EARLY LIBERTYS IANTHE FABIC ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIR 1860 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAiR
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
likely a century! The frame shape is quite unique, it has an almost prie-dieu look to it however they
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1860s English Victorian Antique Prie Dieu

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Pine Prie-Dieu
Located in Baltimore, MD
A plain and handsome prie-dieu in polished pine.
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19th Century Hungarian Antique Prie Dieu

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Pine

Rustic French Prie Dieu
Located in Houston, TX
A rustic Prie-Dieu from France. Handcrafted with a rush seat. There is evidence of an old woodworm
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Early 20th Century French Antique Prie Dieu

English Gothic Revival Oak Prie-dieu
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) oak Prie-dieu with triple arch design and green velvet
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Prie Dieu

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Velvet, Wood

17th Century Pair of Prie-Dieu
Located in Stockbridge, GA
17th century pair of French "Prie-Dieu", the wood is in oak and wear this warm patina given by time.
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Early 17th Century French Rustic Antique Prie Dieu

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Oak

Antique Mahogany 19th Century "Prie Dieu" Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique mahogany 19th century "Prie Dieu" chair.      
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Late 19th Century French Antique Prie Dieu

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Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XV Prie Dieu
Located in Houston, TX
An 18th century French Louis XV prie dieu newly upholstered in an Italian laser etched hair hide
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Prie Dieu

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Leather, Wood

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A nice 19th century French prie dieu with wood turned spindle design. The frame is made of hardwood
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19th Century French Other Antique Prie Dieu

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Ebony

French Walnut Prie Dieu with Original Needlepoint
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A darling Prie Dieu meaning, "pray [to] God" primarily intended for private devotional use, but may
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Early 20th Century French Antique Prie Dieu

19th Cent. Metamorphic Low Chair / Prayer Stool / Prie Dieu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unusual prie dieu (prayer stool ) chair, early 19th century, Italian, with padded arms,hingeing
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Early 19th Century Italian Campaign Antique Prie Dieu

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler in Solid Oak
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique prie dieu prayer kneeler in solid oak, hinged book and kneel rest, heavily hand-carved
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18th Century German Georgian Antique Prie Dieu

French Cherry Prie Dieu with Beaded Needlepoint. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
French cherry prie dieu with beaded floral needlepoint, carved floral skirt, shell knee, and
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Prie Dieu

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A delightful 19th century French prie dieu. The frame is made of hardwood that has been ebonized
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19th Century French Other Antique Prie Dieu

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Hardwood

17th Century Country French Prie-Dieu Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 17th century Country French Prie-Dieu chair made of oak with natural rush seat. This small ladder
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17th Century French French Provincial Antique Prie Dieu

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Rush, Oak

Italian Inlaid Walnut Late Renaissance Period Prie-Dieu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality Italian 17th century inlaid and burled walnut prie-dieu with a lovely warm color
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Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Prie Dieu

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Walnut

1920s Spanish Hand Carved Ornate Pine Wood "Prie-dieu" Prayer Stool
Located in Marbella, ES
1920s Spanish hand carved ornate pine wood "prie-dieu" prayes stool.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Prie Dieu

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Wood

Antique French Carved Walnut "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Circa 1880 s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Carved Walnut "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Circa 1880's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Prie Dieu

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Walnut

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 Prie Dieu

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Oak

19th Century French Prie Dieu ~ Prayer Kneeler
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Prie Dieu ~ Prayer Kneeler is a more substantial example of the genre than
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Prie Dieu

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Oak

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Prie Dieu
Located in New Orleans, LA
An unusual and inspiring antique French Provincial Louis XV style hand carved walnut Prie Dieu
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Prie Dieu

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Iron

19th Century Gothic Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Gothic Prayer kneeler (Prie Dieu) with velvet upholstery makes an excellent choice for
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1850s French Gothic Antique Prie Dieu

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Oak

Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French hand-carved walnut prayer chair, or prie-dieu in French
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Prie Dieu

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Mohair, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Prie Dieu Prayer Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique "Prie Dieu" also called "Oratoire" was crafted in France circa 1860, and probably
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Prie Dieu

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Oak

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Prie Dieu, Prayer Kneeler
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French walnut Louis XVI Prie Dieu, or prayer kneeler, was found in a private chapel
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Prie Dieu

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Prie-Dieu or Prayer Chair with Cross
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French oak prayer chair, or prie-dieu in French, features delicately hand
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1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Prie Dieu

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Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

Antique French Napoleon III Period Carved Oak and Needlepoint Kneeling Prie Dieu
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fine Antique French Napoleon III carved oak and needlepoint kneeling chair or Prie Dieu Also
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Prie Dieu

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Oak

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Prie-Dieu with Mother of Pearls Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Colorful antique "Prie Dieu" (or prayer chair) from France, circa 1870. With mother-of-pearls
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Prie Dieu

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Giltwood, Mother-of-Pearl, Paint, Velvet, Wood

Antique French Provincial Walnut Louis XV Prie Dieu Oratoire Kneeler circa 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique French Louis XV Oratoire or Prie Dieu walnut cabinet, mid-18th century. The cabinet
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1760s French French Provincial Antique Prie Dieu

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Walnut

A French 19th C. Prie Dieu with Embroidered Beaded Upholstery
Located in Southampton, NY
A French 19th C. Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair with Hand-Embroidered Beaded Upholstery. A high wooden
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19th Century French Antique Prie Dieu

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Wood, Beads

Late 19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair with Columns
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French hand-carved oak prayer chair, or prie-dieu, in French, features double barley twist
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1880s French Antique Prie Dieu

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Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved and Blackened Prie Dieu Kneeler
Located in Dallas, TX
. The tall walnut religious "Prie-Dieu" (French for Praying God) is in excellent condition commensurate
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Prie Dieu

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Walnut

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Prie Dieu ~ Prayer Kneeler
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Prie Dieu ~ Prayer Kneeler is a stunning example
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Prie Dieu

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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 Prie Dieu

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Oak

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Antique Prie Dieu For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique prie dieu available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and fabric, every antique prie dieu was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique prie dieu, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique prie dieu, those designed in Victorian, Louis XV and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Guéret Frères each produced at least one beautiful antique prie dieu that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Prie Dieu?

The average selling price for an antique prie dieu at 1stDibs is $1,281, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $24,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Prie Dieu
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pronounce prie-dieu as “PREE-dyu”. This word is French, and is said with traditional French pronunciation. It refers to a kind of kneeling bench designed for praying. On 1stDibs, find a range of prie-dieu furniture pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a prie-dieu, kneel down on the platform that extends outwards from the base. Then, position your elbows on the flat top and fold your hands in prayer. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique prie-dieu furniture.