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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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Antique Gothic Carved Oak Kneeling Bench with Velvet Pad 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic kneeling bench offers oak construction with carved Gothic elements and velvet
Category
Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 French Louis XIV Long Kneeling Low Prayer Bench, Circa 1890
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique French Louis XIV Long Kneeling Low Prayer bench, Circa 1890 48" wide by 11" deep by 11"tall
Category
Antique 1890s French Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
prie-dieu served as a kneeling bench with an upper armrest to rest one's elbows when in prayer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
