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What are church seats called?
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Church seats are often called pews. The word comes from the Middle English “pewe,” derived from the Old French word “puie,” meaning balcony. You may also hear people refer to pews as benches, stalls or even simply seats. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of church pews from some of the world's top dealers.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Shop for Church Pews on 1stDibs
Flemish Oak Church Pew, Belgium, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Flemish 18th century church pew, crafted from thick and solid oak wood. A remarkable and unusual
Category
Antique 18th Century Belgian Benches
Materials
Oak
Large Heavy Oak Vintage Church Pew Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming large heavy vintage oak church pew bench having cut out clover shapes on each side. Great
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Benches
Materials
Oak
1920s Set of 4 European Hand Carved Church Pews
Located in Marbella, ES
1920s set of 4 European hand carved church pews.
Category
Early 20th Century European Benches
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Rietveld Church Pew for Hoeksteen Church, Uithoorn, Netherlands, 1963
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Berlin, DE
Gerrit Rietveld church pew for the Hoeksteen church, Uithoorn, Netherlands, 1963.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Large Antique High Back Pine Church Pew Bench CIRCA 1920'S
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Large High Back Pine Church Pew CIRCA 1920'S. Sating green upholstery decorating with letters and
Category
Early 20th Century British Georgian Benches
Materials
Pine
Rustic 19th Century Americana Church Pew Bench with Original Paint
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really lovely and charming 19th century Americana church pew bench or settee with Original Bible
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Benches
Materials
Wood
