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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
Sophisticated Mid-Century Prie Dieu Chairs, aPair
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a pair of exquisite mid-century Prie Dieu chairs inspired by the iconic designs of
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
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