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How do I pronounce prie-dieu?
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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
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Italian Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu, 18th Century
Located in CH
18th century Louis XV Italian Roman inlaid rosewood prie-dieu.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th C. Prie Dieu Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden Prie Dieu Chair. A handsome piece with an origin as a prayer chair, however, in modern homes
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Needlepoint Prie Dieu
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century ebonized wood prie dieu upholstered in vibrant needlepoint. This dramatic
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Wool, Wood
A Figured Walnut Veneered Prie-dieu, Italian Circa 1700
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Figured Walnut Veneered Prie-dieu, Italian Circa 1700
The walnut prie-dieu with canted corners
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
A Northern Italian Polychrome Pine Prie-Dieu Circa 1784
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Northern Italian Polychrome Pine Prie-Dieu Circa 1784
The prie-dieu or inginocchitorio with a
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
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