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Pray Chair

19th Century Neo Renaissance/Neo Gothic Pray Chair Oak
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid oak. High-quality and richly carved chair from the Neo Renaissance period. Historic
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Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Walnut and Aluminium Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
inspired by the insect, the praying mantis. Designed by Sebastian Blakeley the chairs are tailor made to
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Walnut and Aluminium Dining Chair
Contemporary Walnut and Aluminium Dining Chair
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
Contemporary, modern powder coated Aluminium, Solid Oak Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
of the praying mantis, this chair isn't just furniture; it's a work of art. The Mantíde isn't just a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mantis Chair in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Inspired by the noble praying mantis, the signature stance and powerful limbs of this chair offers
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mantis Chair in Solid Walnut with Leather Cushion Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Inspired by the noble praying mantis, the signature stance and powerful limbs of this chair offers
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1920s Spanish Hand Carved Ornate Walnut Wood "Prie-dieu" Prayer Stool
Located in Marbella, ES
1920s Spanish hand carved ornate walnut wood "prie-dieu" prayes stool.  
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century French Louis XV Upholstered Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Crafted in France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions! Crafted in France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Crafted in France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or Prie-Dieu with Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in France
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood Cast Iron Tabernacle
Located in Forney, TX
shrine or pray worship room, chair side table, pedestal or plant stand, side cabinet. Condition: A
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Revival Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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Mantis Lounge Chair in Walnut
By BassamFellows
Located in PARIS, FR
Discover this chair inspired by the noble praying mantis, the signature stance and powerful limbs
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in France
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Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in France
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Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in France
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Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions or your living room or
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Located in Lisse, NL
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Located in Marbella, ES
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in France
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Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique Arma Christi prayer chair in a bedroom or study for daily devotions
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English 19th Century Oak Drinks Table with Delft Tiles and Turned Baluster Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
the Cross, the Crucifixion, or Saint Francis praying in nature. Showcasing cut-out canted corners, the
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Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
Empire Praying Chair
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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French Sculptural Praying Mantis Chair
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Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
/> Matches great with the ebonized Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov (see our other listing).
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Located in New York, NY
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Pray Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pray chair available at 1stDibs. A pray chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage pray chair now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a pray chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each pray chair bearing modern or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pray chair over the years, but those crafted by BassamFellows and Sebastian Blakeley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pray Chair?

Prices for a pray chair start at $795 and top out at $13,400 with the average selling for $1,680.