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French Ebonized Prie Dieu
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century prayer chair or kneeler. Charmingly carved (incised) panel depicts Biblical themes.
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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Napoleon III Prie Dieu
Located in Austin, TX
This Prayer Chair from the Napoleon III period is made of mahogany with intricate carving details around a cross motif. The faded upholstery is original to the chair. Purchased in t...
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Prie Dieu (Prayer Chair)
Located in Houston, TX
These petite, ladder back chairs were meant for children’s prayer. The quatrefoil attachment on the backs housed the bible. These chairs are so multifunctional. They can be set in a ...
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20th Century Chairs

Pair of Fruitwood Prie Dieu
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of fuitwood kneelers, with elongated turned balustrade support. These pieces would be appropriate as consoles.
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Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

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Wood

Antique Giltwood Prie Dieu Chair
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Large high back chair with gilt wood detail, foliate carved cabriole legs, upholstered in blue damask fabric Circa:1880 Material: Giltwood and Damask Measurements: 135cm hig...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

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Damask, Giltwood

Polichromed prie dieu w/ inset mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very attractive w/ worn painted surface
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20th Century Mexican Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood, Textile, Mirror

Pair of Prie Dieu Italian Low Chairs
Located in New York, NY
low prayer chairs
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Vintage 1930s Italian Chairs

French Carved Walnut Gothic Revival Prie-Dieu
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
With the back beautifully made with blind carvings of gothic ogee arches and columns, sided by Portuguese-turning (a.k.a. Solomonic columns), the seat and arm rest of this kneeling p...
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs

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Walnut

Napoleon III Period Upholstered Prie Dieu Chair, 1870s
Located in Austin, TX
A prayer chair from the Napoleon III Period, circa 1870s, made of blond walnut with a beautifully carved cross and resting on turned legs in front and curved back legs. The needlepoi...
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Napoleon III Ebonized Wood and Velvet Prie Dieu Prayer Chair
Located in Houston, TX
This antique French Napoleon III kneeler chair dates to 1850 and is crafted in ebonized wood and deep green velvet upholstery. With ornate carvings on the back of the chair, featurin...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Unusual Mid-19th Century Mahogany Framed Fire Screen
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An unusual mahogany framed fire screen / prie dieu. The inner frame with Grosse point needlework
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Screens and Room Dividers

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Mahogany

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
Located in Austin, TX
This French Napoleon III Period Prayer Chair "Prie Dieu" is made of ebonized pear wood with a
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Interesting Unusual English Linen Upholstered Walnut Armchair, circa 1825-1835
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The good quality whole of unusual and sculptural form, of prie-dieu type, being upholstered in a
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Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

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Linen, Walnut

Napoleon III Prie Dieu Chair in Ebonized Pearwood, 1870s
Located in Austin, TX
A prie dieu chair, prayer kneeler, in ebonized pearwood with red velvet upholstery from the period
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Fabric, Pearwood

Tall Antique Prayer Chair, Walnut Chair, Victorian, Prie Dieu, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Tall antique prayer chair, walnut chair, Victorian, Prie Dieu, Scotland 1870, Antique Furniture
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Walnut

Louis Philippe Prie Dieu Chair in Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A pious Louis Philippe prie dieu, prayer chair, in walnut and red velvet, circa mid-1800s. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Side Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Italian "Prie Dieu"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding carved walnut detail raised upon imposing lion claw feet. Could be utilized as nightstands.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

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Prie Dieu For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal prie dieu for your home. Each prie dieu for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a prie dieu — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right prie dieu, those designed in Victorian, Louis XV and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one prie dieu that is appealing in its simplicity, but Guéret Frères produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Prie Dieu?

Prices for a prie dieu can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,284.
Questions About 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.