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What is the kneeling bench in church called?
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The kneeling bench typically used in a church is commonly called a kneeler. Other names include tuffet and hassock. The Catholic Church began incorporating the use of kneeling benches in masses in the 16th century. Find a range of kneeling benches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Wedding Kneeler Bench in Solid Wood Restored and Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This double bench comes from a small Venetian Villa Church on the Riviera del Brenta. Restored and
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Country Benches
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Upholstered Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1960, the traditional kneeler built of walnut, sits on turned legs over a scalloped bombe apron
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Church Antique Prayer Bench
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
An antique rare church kneeling bench, found many years ago in an old mountain hut in the mountains
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Benches
Materials
Chestnut
Antique Spanish Gothic Wrought Iron Kneeler Prie Dieu Prayer Benches - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique Spanish Gothic Renaissance Wrought Iron Kneeler "Prie Dieu" Prayer Benches Upholstered in Red
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Northern Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Prie-dieu Prayer Kneeler Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a kneeling bench, small side cabinet
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Rare Pair of Lladro Porcelain Mandarin Vases
By Lladro
Located in Dallas, TX
releasing a Dove. They are all situated under a Blossom Tree with a kneeling bench to the foreground.
Both
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$3,000 / set