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Church Antique Prayer Bench
Church Antique Prayer Bench

Church Antique Prayer Bench

$1,894Sale Price|20% Off

H 34.26 in W 78.35 in D 23.63 in

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

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Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Chestnut

19th Century Wedding Kneeler Bench in Solid Wood Restored and Polished to Wax
19th Century Wedding Kneeler Bench in Solid Wood Restored and Polished to Wax

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

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1850s Italian Country Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of American Victorian Style Wooden Church Pew Kneelers
Pair of American Victorian Style Wooden Church Pew Kneelers

Pair of American Victorian Style Wooden Church Pew Kneelers

$4,500 / item

H 41.25 in W 66 in D 19.5 in

Pair of American Victorian Style Wooden Church Pew Kneelers

Located in Queens, NY

inset molded arch columns, each topped by a four-lobed flower, with foldable kneeling benches

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Kneeling Benches

Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC
Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC

Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique French Oak Gothic "Prie Dieu" Prayer Bench Kneeler ~~c. 1880s-1890s Beautifully carved

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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Oak

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Antique Gothic Carved Oak Kneeling Bench with Velvet Pad 19th C
Antique Gothic Carved Oak Kneeling Bench with Velvet Pad 19th C

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

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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Group of 4 Italian Neoclassic Painted and Upholstered Kneeling Benches, 19th C
Group of 4 Italian Neoclassic Painted and Upholstered Kneeling Benches, 19th C

Group of 4 Italian Neoclassic Painted and Upholstered Kneeling Benches, 19th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

Likely ecclesiastical in origin, consisting of two pairs of nearly similar size, each with bracket feet, one pair arched the other trestle, joined by stretchers, retaining original p...

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1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC
Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC

Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique French Oak Gothic "Prie Dieu" Prayer Bench Kneeler ~~c. 1880s-1890s Beautifully carved

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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Spanish Gothic Wrought Iron Kneeler Prie Dieu Prayer Benches - a Pair
Antique Spanish Gothic Wrought Iron Kneeler Prie Dieu Prayer Benches - a Pair

Antique Spanish Gothic Wrought Iron Kneeler Prie Dieu Prayer Benches - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Spanish Gothic Renaissance Wrought Iron Kneeler "Prie Dieu" Prayer Benches Upholstered in Red

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Late 19th Century Gothic Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Petite Continental Commode In Fruitwood
Petite Continental Commode In Fruitwood

Petite Continental Commode In Fruitwood

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H 30 in W 33.5 in D 19 in

Petite Continental Commode In Fruitwood

Located in Doylestown, PA

, the lower drawer concealing a "prei dieu" kneeling bench with a lid.

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19th Century French Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Fruitwood

Louis XV Walnut Prie-Dieu kneeler, C1750
Louis XV Walnut Prie-Dieu kneeler, C1750

Louis XV Walnut Prie-Dieu kneeler, C1750

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H 7.5 in W 52 in D 13.75 in

Louis XV Walnut Prie-Dieu kneeler, C1750

Located in valatie, NY

Louis XV Walnut Prie-Dieu kneeler, C1750, with floral and leaf carved stretchers and legs

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Kneeling Benches

Antique French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Chapel Gothic Cabinet
Antique French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Chapel Gothic Cabinet

Antique French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Chapel Gothic Cabinet

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved walnut prayer kneeler Prie Dieu chapel gothic cabinet Direct from France

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1890s French Gothic Antique Kneeling Benches

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Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Chair or "Prie-Dieu"
19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Chair or "Prie-Dieu"

19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Chair or "Prie-Dieu"

Located in Dallas, TX

, circa 1860. The unique, antique chair is easily transformed and can open up to a tall prayer kneeler

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique Northern Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Prie-dieu Prayer Kneeler Cabinet
Antique Northern Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Prie-dieu Prayer Kneeler Cabinet

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

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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Kneeling Bench with Needlepoint Seat C1850
Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Kneeling Bench with Needlepoint Seat C1850

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Kneeling Bench with Needlepoint Seat C1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Kneeling Bench with Floral Needlepoint Seat C1850 Measures- 36

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Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Kneeler Bench or Chair
19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Kneeler Bench or Chair

19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Kneeler Bench or Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

to kneeling bench, is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina. Measures: 21.75" W x 22" D x

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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Upholstered Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Bench
19th Century French Louis XV Upholstered Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Bench

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

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Antique French Louis XIV Long Kneeling Low Prayer Bench, Circa 1890
Antique French Louis XIV Long Kneeling Low Prayer Bench, Circa 1890

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

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1890s French Antique Kneeling Benches

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Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century French Walnut and Tapestry Armchair Convertible to Prayer Kneeler
19th Century French Walnut and Tapestry Armchair Convertible to Prayer Kneeler

19th Century French Walnut and Tapestry Armchair Convertible to Prayer Kneeler

Located in Dallas, TX

metamorphic chair to kneeling bench, is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina; use it in a bedroom

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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Prayer Bench with Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Prayer Bench with Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Prayer Bench with Mother-of-Pearl

Located in Dallas, TX

This colorful, antique "Prie Dieu" (or prayer chair) was crafted in France, circa 1870. The kneeler

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Tapestry, Wood

Late 19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Prie-Dieu or Prayer Chair with Cross
Late 19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Prie-Dieu or Prayer Chair with Cross

Late 19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Prie-Dieu or Prayer Chair with Cross

Located in Fayetteville, AR

wealthy patron in a church, this prie-dieu served as a kneeling bench with an upper armrest for hands in

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1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

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

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Late 19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair with Columns
Late 19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair with Columns

Late 19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair with Columns

Located in Fayetteville, AR

church, this prie-dieu served as a kneeling bench with an upper armrest for hands in prayer. Beautifully

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1880s French Antique Kneeling Benches

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Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

19th Century French Walnut Prayer Chair with Carved Bible on Back Dated 1880
19th Century French Walnut Prayer Chair with Carved Bible on Back Dated 1880

19th Century French Walnut Prayer Chair with Carved Bible on Back Dated 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

office for a beautiful religious accent. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the traditional kneeler bench

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique French Louis XIV Long Kneeling Low Prayer Bench, Circa 1890
Antique French Louis XIV Long Kneeling Low Prayer Bench, Circa 1890

Antique French Louis XIV Long Kneeling Low Prayer Bench, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Louis XIV kneeling prayer bench offers upholstered cushion with brass tacks

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Kneeling Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Carved Prayer Kneeler 'Prie-Dieu', circa 1900
Carved Prayer Kneeler 'Prie-Dieu', circa 1900

Carved Prayer Kneeler 'Prie-Dieu', circa 1900

Located in Evergreen, CO

. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally called prie-dieu meaning "pray (to) God" in French

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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak and Velvet Prayer Kneeler Chair
19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak and Velvet Prayer Kneeler Chair

19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak and Velvet Prayer Kneeler Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

excellent condition with a rich walnut patina. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally called

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak and Aubusson Tapestry Prayer Chair
19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak and Aubusson Tapestry Prayer Chair

19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak and Aubusson Tapestry Prayer Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

walnut patina. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally called Prie-Dieu meaning "Pray (to

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Kneeling Benches

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Tapestry, Oak

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany and Velvet Prayer Chair
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany and Velvet Prayer Chair

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany and Velvet Prayer Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally called Prie-Dieu meaning "Pray (to) God" in French

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Kneeling Benches

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Mahogany, Velvet

19th Century French Carved Mahogany and Velvet Prayer Chair with Crown of Thorns
19th Century French Carved Mahogany and Velvet Prayer Chair with Crown of Thorns

19th Century French Carved Mahogany and Velvet Prayer Chair with Crown of Thorns

Located in Dallas, TX

condition with a rich patina throughout. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally called "Prie

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Prie Dieu Prayer Chair
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Prie Dieu Prayer Chair

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Prie Dieu Prayer Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

with a rich walnut patina. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally called Prie-Dieu

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut and Velvet Prayer Chair
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut and Velvet Prayer Chair

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut and Velvet Prayer Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

walnut patina. Key and working lock included. Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Late 19th Century Wood Kneeling Bench
Late 19th Century Wood Kneeling Bench

Late 19th Century Wood Kneeling Bench

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H 8.5 in W 72 in D 6.5 in

Late 19th Century Wood Kneeling Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional wood kneeling bench with keyhole legs in the best age cracked apple green painted

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Wood

French Kneeling Bench-PRIE DIEU
French Kneeling Bench-PRIE DIEU

French Kneeling Bench-PRIE DIEU

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H 34.5 in W 23 in

French Kneeling Bench-PRIE DIEU

Located in New York, NY

Prayer kneeler-Prie Dieu made for private devotional use this particular one was made out

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19th Century French Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Cherry

Primitive Shaker Fireside Bench with Hand-embroidered Tapestry
Primitive Shaker Fireside Bench with Hand-embroidered Tapestry

Primitive Shaker Fireside Bench with Hand-embroidered Tapestry

Located in Madison, WI

Primitive, Shaker-made kneeling bench with hand-embroidered tapestry attached to top. A village

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19th Century American Antique Kneeling Benches

Materials

Wood, Textile

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in Queens, NY

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Antique Kneeling Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique kneeling benches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and oak, all antique kneeling benches available were constructed with great care. Antique kneeling benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century. Antique kneeling benches bearing louis xv hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Kneeling Benches?

Prices for antique kneeling benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique kneeling benches begin at $795 and can go as high as $3,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,395.
Questions About Antique Kneeling Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.