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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.
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English Gothic Revival Walnut Prie-dieu
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) walnut Prie-dieu with fretwork design and needlepoint
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Antique 19th Century British Gothic Religious Items
Italian Roman Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu, 18th Century
Located in CH
18th-Century Louis XV Italian Roman Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu
This Roman prie-dieu is made in two
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
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
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Antique French Carved Walnut "Prie Dieu" or Prayer Chair, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Carved Walnut "Prie Dieu" or Prayer Chair, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Walnut


