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What are the chairs in a church called?
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The chairs in a church are often called pews. The word comes from the Old French word puye, which means balcony. You may also sometimes see pews referred to as benches. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of pews from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Shop for Antique 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
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
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
Long and Stylish Victorian Gothic Revival Hall Bench in Oak / Church Pew
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J034 Superb long Gothic Revival hall bench in oak, having shaped top rail with decorative ball finials above arch carved and castellated mid rail, generous solid oak seat with shallo...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Materials
Oak
Restored Antique 47 in. Wood Carved Pine Pew Bench
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed antique church pew made of pine wood with a medium tone stain. Carved sides. This piece
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Materials
Pine
