Antique Church Pews
Flemish Oak Church Pew, Belgium, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Flemish 18th century church pew, crafted from thick and solid oak wood. A remarkable and unusual
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18th Century Belgian Antique Church Pews
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Oak
1920s Set of 4 European Hand Carved Church Pews
Located in Marbella, ES
1920s set of 4 European hand carved church pews.
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Early 20th Century European Antique Church Pews
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Wood
Antique Spanish Pine Church Pew, 1940s
Located in PEGO, Alicante
An incredible and rare antique Spanish Catalan region church pew or bench with its original finish
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Church Pews
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Pine
Rustic 19th Century Americana Church Pew Bench with Original Paint
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really lovely and charming 19th century Americana church pew bench or settee with Original Bible
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19th Century American Rustic Antique Church Pews
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Wood
Long and Stylish Victorian Gothic Revival Hall Bench in Oak / Church Pew
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J034 Superb long Gothic Revival hall bench in oak, having shaped top rail with decorative ball finials above arch carved and castellated mid rail, generous solid oak seat with shallo...
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19th Century English Antique Church Pews
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Oak
H 34.25 in W 88.98 in D 14.96 in
Restored Antique 47 in. Wood Carved Pine Pew Bench
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed antique church pew made of pine wood with a medium tone stain. Carved sides. This piece
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Early 20th Century American Antique Church Pews
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Pine
Antique Gothic Revival Carved Quarter Sawn Oak Long Bench, Pew, 14' 2", C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic Revival long bench (church pew) offers quarter sawn oak construction with sides
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Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Church Pews
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Oak
H 55 in W 170 in D 20 in
18th Century English Large Carved Oak Lion Table Lamp
Located in Staffordshire, GB
18th century English large carved oak lion table lamp
circa 1760.
Reclaimed from a church Pew
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Church Pews
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Oak
19th Century French Prayer Bench with Angels
Located in Dallas, TX
on each end and at the middle, originally designed as a church pew for an opulent private chapel
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Church Pews
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Hardwood
17th Century Large Dutch Private Pew Currently Converted into a Bar
Located in Point Richmond, CA
17th century large Dutch oak private pew currently converted into a bar
Originally from a church
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17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Church Pews
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Wood
Architectural Cork Model of an English Church by Cornelius Daniel Ward
Located in Benington, Herts
A Spectacular Masterpiece of Cork Modelling-a Scale Architectural Model of an English Church by
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Early 1900s English Antique Church Pews
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Cork
'Historic English Chapel Interior, ' by Unknown, Watercolor Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
English chapel interior. The interior of the church features the large stained glass window pane beneath
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19th Century Realist Antique Church Pews
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Watercolor
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
1993.
References:
The family pew of the Earls and Marquesses in Cockpen Church formerly contained
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18th Century English George III Antique Church Pews
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Mahogany
Architectural Masterpieces of François de Neufforge: Grandeur in Design, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
pews, altars, and annex spaces, which might be chapels or other functional rooms within the church. The
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Late 18th Century Antique Church Pews
Materials
Paper
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H 15.95 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
Edinburgh' (1995).
Sebastian Pryke, 'Cockpen Quest', Country Life, 29th April 1993.
The family pew of the
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Church Pews
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Mahogany
Adolf Tièche (1877 - 1957) Ruins Surlej Silvaplana Switzerland Oil Painting 1923
By Adolf Tièche
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Berne.
The painting on offer depicts the ruins of the Nikolaus Church of Surley, situated along the
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1920s Expressionist Antique Church Pews
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Oil, Canvas
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H 35.04 in W 44.49 in D 1.58 in
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Sunday Daybed Oak and Boucle
Located in Plymouth, GB
Part of the Sunday collection exclusive to Alexander & Ellis, and designed by Founder Oliver A-J, the Sunday Day Bed was designed and handcrafted in house with the finest Oak and Bou...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Antique Church Pews
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Bouclé, Oak
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Church Pews
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Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Antique Church Pews
Materials
Brass
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Church Pews
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Wood, Fabric, Linen
18th Century Elm West Country Settle
Located in London, GB
A large, late 18th century carved elm West Country settle, with original paint and attractive wear to the seat and armrests. North Devon, England, c. 1780.
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18th Century English Antique Church Pews
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Elm
Mid Century American Modern Wood, Black Naugahyde & Cane Bench or Chaise Lounge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A clean simple design bench from the 1960's. It features solid wood framing, caning and black naugahyde seating. Clean ready to use condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Church Pews
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Naugahyde, Cane, Wood
H 26 in W 46 in D 22.5 in
Antique Italian Bench Settee Entry Hall Foyer Renaissance Revival Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful carved oak Antique Italian Renaissance revival bench or settee with lift top seat~~c. 1880s
Highly carved~~these benches are always in high demand
Versatile piece wit...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Church Pews
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Oak
H 61.5 in W 71.5 in D 19 in
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs throughout
This chair is abso...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Church Pews
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Velvet, Walnut
H 36.03 in W 28.15 in D 27.96 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
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2010s Italian Antique Church Pews
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Walnut
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
19th Century Neo-Gothic French Hand Carved Oak Hall Bench
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A very attractive 19th century neo-gothic french hall bench made of oak with hand carved decorations. Beautifully carved with gothic details as pointed arches, columns and linnenfold...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Church Pews
Materials
Oak
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Church Pews
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Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1970s French Space Age Antique Church Pews
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Metal, Aluminum
Hand Carved Wooden Church Pew or Bench from Guatemala
Located in Milford, NH
A beautifully detailed two thirds scale copy of an 18th century hand carved church pew from La Merced Cathedral in Antigua, Guatemala with scroll carved crest ends, arms, front panel...
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20th Century South American Antique Church Pews
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Wood
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century.
They frame a Louis XVI period m...
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1950s French Louis XVI Antique Church Pews
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Wood
Massive Ralph Lauren Clivedon Black Leather Chesterfield Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Monumental handmade in America, RRP £27,000, Ralph Lauren Clivedon black leather and American Mahogany Chesterfield sleight bed which is large...
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20th Century American American Classical Antique Church Pews
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Leather
18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This mid-18th century oak corner cupboard originates from the Prebysterie (living quarters of a pastor) of the small Normandy village of Foie, now part of Normanville. It was reputed...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Church Pews
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Oak
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1890s Whitewashed Church Pew
Located in New Rochelle, NY
We love the look of church pews. This pew was acquired from the Philadelphia area. They have a
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Late 18th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Church Pews
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Wood
St.Pauls Cathedral Church Pew 6-Seat
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Oak six-seat church pew, by repute from St.Pauls Cathedral, late 19th-early 20th century. With
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Late 19th Century British Antique Church Pews
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Oak
Italian Antique Church Pew
Located in DeSoto, KS
Antique pew from a private chapel.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Church Pews
Materials
Wood
19th Century Children's Church Pew or Bench
Located in Fulton, CA
Sabbath Home". Crafted in child's scale and once used in a church. Notice wear with area worn through seat
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Church Pews
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Oak
Gothic Bench
Located in Hungerford, GB
. A rare and expressive piece in remarkably good condition. This would have originally been a church
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16th Century European Gothic Antique Church Pews
Materials
Iron
Oak Church Pew
Located in Round Top, TX
Oak church pew with heavily carved ends. Many available in various sizes.
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1910s American Antique Church Pews
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Oak
Pine Church Pew
Located in London, GB
A standalone church pew of solid construction with bible holder behind backrest.
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Church Pews
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Pine
Suffolk Methodist Church Pew
Located in London, GB
A large pine church pew.
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Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Church Pews
Materials
Pine
Pair of Church Pews
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome pair of church pews. Perfect as entry foyer hall bench, in mud room or the front porch
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19th Century American Antique Church Pews
Materials
Wood
19TH CENTURY PAINTED PINE CHURCH PEW
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY PAINTED PINE CHURCH PEW
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19th Century English Antique Church Pews
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Pine
Vintage Carved Oak Church Pew
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Genuine wooden church pew, featuring carved details on the arms. High, slightly arched back and
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Early 20th Century Eastlake Antique Church Pews
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Oak
German Church Pews, Set of 15
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large set of 15 (4-seat) church pews from the "Herz Jesu Kirche" in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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1920s German Antique Church Pews
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Wood, Oak
English 19th Century Stained Pine Church Pew
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English 19th Century Stained Pine Church Pew
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19th Century Antique Church Pews
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Pine
Antique French Gothic Church Pew
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-crafted from solid French white oak in the Gothic style, this well-preserved church pew was
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Church Pews
A 19thc Americana High Backed Church Pew/ Settee
Located in Bellport, NY
Great form and generous seating in this Americana church pew from Long Island, NY. Off white canvas
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19th Century American Antique Church Pews
19thC Upholstered Mission Oak Church Pew
Located in Malibu, CA
American Mission Oak church pew /bench chairs with custom seat and back cushions upholstered in
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19th Century American Mission Antique Church Pews
Materials
Linen, Silk, Oak
German Church Pews, Benches, Set of 4
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Set of 4 (4-seat) church pews from the "Herz Jesu Kirche" in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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1920s German Antique Church Pews
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Wood, Oak
Victorian Pine Kitchen Bench or Church Pew
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Victorian pine kitchen bench or church pew
The bench is made heavy quality pitch pine, the
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Church Pews
James Blezard & Sons British Victorian Church Pew Railway Bench
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Victorian Church Pew
A church pew bench made by James Blezard & Sons.
The wood has a
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Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Church Pews
Materials
Iron
James Blezard & Sons British Victorian Church Pew Railway Bench
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Church pew bench
A church pew bench made by James Blezard & Sons. The wood has a striking grain
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Church Pews
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Carved Gothic Revival Period French Church Pew
Located in Birmingham, AL
Well preserved 19th century antique French Gothic Revival period church pew handcrafted from solid
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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Church Pews
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Revival Period Church Pew Or Hall Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century antique French Gothic Revival period church pew or hall bench handcrafted near Saint
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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Church Pews
Materials
Oak
Vintage Solid Oak Gothic Cathedral Church Pew or Bench
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous quartersawn oak Gothic Cathedral church pew or bench. It features beautiful wood grain
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Church Pews
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak Gothic style Church pew in Original Conditionwith numbers 44 on side
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Oak Gothic style Church pew in Original Condition with numbers 44 on side. Shows signs of
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Early 20th Century British Gothic Antique Church Pews
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Oak
H 36.62 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Antique Panelled Church Pew, English, Oak Bench, Ecclesiastic, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 panelled church pew. An English, oak bench with ecclesiastic taste, dating to
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Church Pews
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Oak
H 41.15 in W 74.02 in D 18.51 in
Herefordshire Chapel Church Pew, circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Original period paint, with some old 'graffiti' on the back.
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1870s English Antique Church Pews
Materials
Wood
18th Century Blue Minimalist Church Pew
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An 18th Century Minimalist prayer bench in blue. Made in the USA, 1700s.
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18th Century American Minimalist Antique Church Pews
Materials
Wood
Late 1890s Carved Wooden Church Pew with Full Paneled Back from Brooklyn
Located in New York, NY
Restored with mahogany stain. This item can be viewed at our 149 Madison Avenue location in Manhattan.
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1890s American Antique Church Pews
Materials
Wood
A 19thc Empire Church Bench
Located in Bellport, NY
This 19th century painted church pew has an extra long seat,the arms have carved detailing on the
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19th Century American Antique Church Pews
Antique Italian Solid Fir Church Bench
Located in Austin, TX
An antique Italian church pew, circa 1800. Made of solid, hand carved fir with a rich, dark patina
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19th Century Italian Antique Church Pews
Empire Late 19th century Church Bench (Long Island)
Located in Bellport, NY
Long painted church pew bench,the paint work is distressed but does not show as much in the picture
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19th Century American Antique Church Pews
Materials
Wood
Painted Mustard Church Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
church pew. There is visible wear on wood and painted finish that is consistent with age and use. United
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Early 20th Century American Antique Church Pews
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gothic Pew
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial antique Swedish Gothic style church pew that measures nearly 10 ft long. The chunky pew
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Antique Church Pews
Materials
Wood, Pine
Pair of French Hand Painted Consoles
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French console tables rebuilt with solid oak from a 19th century church pew, with hand
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19th Century French Antique Church Pews
Materials
Oak
Antique Gothic Revival Pugin Carved Oak Church 3 Seat Pew Bench Choir Stall 1850
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Portland, OR
A good & substantial, antique carved oak three seat Gothic Revival, Pugin influenced church pew
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1850s English Gothic Revival Antique Church Pews
Materials
Oak
H 40.75 in W 79.75 in D 17 in
Italian Shaped Walnut Mid 19th Century Hall Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
This mid 19th Century small hall bench or church pew with a rectangular seat raised on lyre-shaped
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Church Pews
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Walnut
Antique Country Pine Pew Bench, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing church pew bench seat presented in very good antique condition
Of classic form
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Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Church Pews
Materials
Pine
Pair of Long Church Benches C1890 France
Located in Trensacq, FR
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These simple but stylish, hand made wooden church pews will sit easily in a wide range of interior
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Church Pews
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Oak, Pine
Antique Belgian Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
trestle legs: the simplicity of the shape is reminiscent of a church pew. The deep umber tone of the wood
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Early 1900s Belgian Rustic Antique Church Pews
Materials
Wood
Large 19th C English Painted and Carved Bench
Located in Troy, MI
panels with carved details at the top. May originally have been a church pew but we can’t be sure. Pale
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Late 19th Century English Antique Church Pews
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
An antique wooden bench from 19th century France. Reminiscent of a park bench or church pew, the
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Church Pews
Materials
Wood
Antique Pew, English, Oak, Church Bench, Pugin-Esque Gothic Overtones circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pew, an English, oak, Victorian church bench with Pugin-esque Gothic overtones
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Church Pews
H 36.62 in W 104.93 in D 19 in
French Choir Pew
Located in Round Top, TX
A fantastic French two-seat pine choir pew from the apse of a church, with flip-up seats and a tall
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Church Pews
Materials
Pine
Diminutive 19th Century Oak Pew
Located in Batley, GB
A very well made 19th century pew. Carved at one side which would have been at the isle side when
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Church Pews
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Oak Alter Pew
Located in Chicago, IL
This heavy Oak bench with high back and decorative cornice was once used as pew on a raised
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19th Century French Antique Church Pews
Materials
Oak
English Ecclesiastical Prayer Bench or Pew in the Gothic Style
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large English ecclesiastical prayer bench (seat) or pew of oak in the Gothic style
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Antique Church Pews
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Oak, Wood
19th Century French Carved Cross Splat Prie-Dieu
Located in Forney, TX
could be found in churches.
In many churches, pews are equipped with kneelers in front of the seating
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Church Pews
Materials
Metal
17th Century Spanish Carved Church Bench
Located in Doylestown, PA
Exceptional 17th century Spanish Carved church bench or pew, likely walnut. With a scrolling
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17th Century Spanish Antique Church Pews
Materials
Walnut
James Townshend RBA (d.1949) - Early 20th Century Oil, Salcombe Regis Church
Located in Corsham, GB
Church, with sunlight pouring in through the open door, falling across the pews. The painting has a
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Early 20th Century Antique Church Pews
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Oil
French 19th Century Pierced Oak Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This impressive solid oak bench or pew is over 9 feet long. The shaped bracket legs are simple and
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19th Century French Other Antique Church Pews
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Oak
Early Hand-Carved Fruitwood Long Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Early hand-carved fruitwood long bench circa 1670-1719. Probably originally functioned as a pew in
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17th Century French Rustic Antique Church Pews
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
Good Pair of ‘Cockpen’ Armchairs in the Chinese Chippendale Taste
Located in London, GB
both cases.
Cockpen Chairs
So named after the Chinese lattice design pew chairs in Cockpen
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1860s British Antique Church Pews
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Darlington, GB
Cockpen in Midlothian: the family pew of the Earls and Marquesses of Dalhousie in Cockpen church used to
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18th Century British George III Antique Church Pews
Materials
Elm, Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany 'Cockpen' Armchair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
version of the Chinese Chippedale design made popular by Thomas Chippendale, named after pew chairs with a
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18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Church Pews
Materials
Mahogany
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
April 1993.
The family pew of the Earls and Marquesses in Cockpen Church formerly contained examples
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Mid-18th Century George III Antique Church Pews
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
in Edinburgh’.
Sebastian Pryke ‘Cockpen Quest’, Country Life, 29th April 1993.
Named for pew chairs
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1770s English Antique Church Pews
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Church Pew
Located in Houston, TX
Found in southern France, this oak church pew was once used for worship in a French country church
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Late 19th Century French Antique Church Pews
Materials
Iron
19th Century Diminutive Church Pew / Bench
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century oak church pew or bench. Of diminutive size, crafted from thick, solid oak planks
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Late 19th Century Antique Church Pews
19th Century Gothic Stripped Oak Church Pew
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Gothic stripped oak Church Pew came from a quaint country church and was most probably
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1850s French Gothic Revival Antique Church Pews
Materials
Oak
American Empire Church Pew Bench or Settee
Located in Bellport, NY
A 19th Century solid mahogany framed American Empire Church pew or bench.
The proportions of this
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19th Century American Empire Antique Church Pews
Materials
Mahogany
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Antique Church Pews For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique church pews available for sale. The range of distinct antique church pews — often made from wood, oak and pine — can elevate any home. Antique church pews have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique church pews bearing Victorian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Antique Church Pews?
Prices for antique church pews start at $470 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $1,650.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Antique Church Pews
- Can I buy church pews?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can indeed buy a church pew. Local consignment furniture shops or online marketplaces could have a church pew for sale; it just takes a bit of digging. Save the hassle, and shop church pews directly from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The chairs in a church are often called pews. The word comes from the Old French word puye, which means balcony. You may also sometimes see pews referred to as benches. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of pews from some of the world's top sellers.
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