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19th Century French Gilt Prayer Chair
Located in Southampton, GB
19th Century, French Metamorphic Prayer Chair. Lovely original gilt paint frame, reupholstered in
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Oak, Pine, Giltwood

19th Century French Gilt Prayer Chair
19th Century French Gilt Prayer Chair

19th Century French Gilt Prayer Chair

H 56 in W 56 in D 55 in
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.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

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Walnut

Antique French Carved Walnut "Prie Dieu" or Prayer Chair, Circa 1880.
Antique French Carved Walnut "Prie Dieu" or Prayer Chair, Circa 1880.

Antique French Carved Walnut "Prie Dieu" or Prayer Chair, Circa 1880.

H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

H 37.75 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

H 38 in W 15 in D 13 in
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

H 34.25 in W 15.5 in D 14.5 in

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19th Century French Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Provincial cherrywood prayer chair retaining the original rush seat, circa 1830. The top
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Cherry

19th Century French Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair
19th Century French Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair

19th Century French Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair

H 39.18 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler
Located in Newberry, SC
A French Country Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler in oak with a Gothic style carved cross on the back
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Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler
Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler

Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler

H 41.75 in W 17 in D 17.5 in
Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler
Located in Newberry, SC
A French Country Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler in oak with Gothic style cross on back and
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Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler
Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler

Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler

H 41 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler Cross
Located in Newberry, SC
An Antique French Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler in mahogany and red velvet with unusual turned
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Antique French Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler Cross
Antique French Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler Cross

Antique French Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler Cross

H 39.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
19th Century French Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair with Detailed Carving
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Provincial prayer chair retaining the original rush seat and paint, circa 1840. The top
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair with Detailed Carving
19th Century French Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair with Detailed Carving

19th Century French Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair with Detailed Carving

H 39.77 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler Cross Petitjean
Located in Newberry, SC
A French Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler with a carved cross on the back, turned legs, and original
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler Cross Petitjean
Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler Cross Petitjean

Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler Cross Petitjean

H 39 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Early 19th Century Prie Dieu French 'Prayer Chair'
Located in Hastings, GB
Early 19th century Prie Dieu French 'Prayer Chair' French Beautiful ebonized frame with carved
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Antique Early 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 19th Century Prie Dieu French 'Prayer Chair'
Early 19th Century Prie Dieu French 'Prayer Chair'

Early 19th Century Prie Dieu French 'Prayer Chair'

H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
19thC French Prayer Chair
Located in New York, NY
Convertible back prayer chair. The chair goes from a sitting position to a kneeling position
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Linen

19thC French Prayer Chair
19thC French Prayer Chair

19thC French Prayer Chair

H 28 in W 24 in D 24 in
19thc French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
Located in New York, NY
19thc French Napoleon III Prayer chair. Newly reupholstered.
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Fabric

19thc French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
19thc French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

19thc French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

H 37 in W 18 in D 17 in
Antique French Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair
Located in Houston, TX
This charming prie dieu was once used in a French church as both chair and kneeler. The 18.5 inch
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Antique French Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair
Antique French Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair

Antique French Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair

H 34.25 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
French 19th Century Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Prie-Dieu, prayer chair from France, handcrafted with a rush seat. This charming prie
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

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Wood

French 19th Century Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair
French 19th Century Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair

French 19th Century Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair

H 17 in W 15 in L 17 in
French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
Located in New York, NY
Classic Napoleon III spool leg chair. The seat cushion has been covered in vintage Belgian linen.
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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

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Ebony

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in
19th c. French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
Located in New York, NY
very decorative recently reupholstered in Belgian vintage linen beautiful fabric pleated detail at legs nail head detailing great original patina
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Wood

19th c. French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
19th c. French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

19th c. French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

H 37 in W 19 in D 16 in
Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Prayer Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French walnut prie dieu prayer chair, circa 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Chairs

Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Prayer Chair
Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Prayer Chair

Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Prayer Chair

H 35.5 in W 19.75 in D 18.5 in
19th Century French Carved Prayers Chair or Prie Dieux
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century French elaborately hand carved ebony cross splat Prie-Dieu or prayer chair. A
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Leather

19th Century French Carved Prayers Chair or Prie Dieux
19th Century French Carved Prayers Chair or Prie Dieux

19th Century French Carved Prayers Chair or Prie Dieux

H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Napoleon III period prie dieu or prayer chair handcrafted and carved of solid
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chairs

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Walnut

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Country French Napoleon III Period Ladder Back Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
Country French Napoleon III period ladder back prie dieu or prayer chair handcrafted of walnut
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs

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Walnut

Country French Napoleon III Period Ladder Back Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Country French Napoleon III Period Ladder Back Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

Country French Napoleon III Period Ladder Back Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

H 34.5 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
19th Century French Carved and Painted Prayer Chair with Antique Kilim Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique "Prie-Dieu", or prayer chair, was carved in France, circa 1880. The prayer
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

19th Century French Carved and Painted Prayer Chair with Antique Kilim Tapestry
19th Century French Carved and Painted Prayer Chair with Antique Kilim Tapestry

19th Century French Carved and Painted Prayer Chair with Antique Kilim Tapestry

H 34 in W 20 in L 34 in
1920s Spanish Hand Carved Ornate Walnut Wood "Prie-dieu" Prayer Stool
Located in Marbella, ES
1920s Spanish hand carved ornate walnut wood "prie-dieu" prayes stool.  
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

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Walnut

1920s Spanish Hand Carved Ornate Walnut Wood "Prie-dieu" Prayer Stool
1920s Spanish Hand Carved Ornate Walnut Wood "Prie-dieu" Prayer Stool

1920s Spanish Hand Carved Ornate Walnut Wood "Prie-dieu" Prayer Stool

H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 16.93 in
French Napoleon III Oak Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic 19th century French Napoleon III period Prie-Dieu prayer chair. hand carved from oak
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

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Linen, Oak

French Napoleon III Oak Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair
French Napoleon III Oak Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair

French Napoleon III Oak Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair

H 35 in W 22.5 in L 35 in
In Transit
Located in New York, NY
19th century French Napoleon III ebonized prayer chair
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

In Transit
In Transit

In Transit

H 37 in W 18 in D 17 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Chair or "Prie-Dieu"
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare, carved walnut metamorphic prayer chair (Prie Dieu in French) was crafted in France
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Fabric, 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"

H 32 in W 23 in D 24 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Blackened "Prie-Dieu" Prayer Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant feminine antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

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Walnut

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Blackened "Prie-Dieu" Prayer Chair
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Blackened "Prie-Dieu" Prayer Chair

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Blackened "Prie-Dieu" Prayer Chair

H 36 in W 19.75 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Carved Walnut Blue Upholstered "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French walnut "Prie Dieu" or prayer chair with fine carving and beautiful peacock blue
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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

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Walnut

Antique French Carved Walnut Blue Upholstered "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Ca. 1890
Antique French Carved Walnut Blue Upholstered "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Ca. 1890

Antique French Carved Walnut Blue Upholstered "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Ca. 1890

H 37 in W 19 in D 18 in
Rare Arras Prie-Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful Rare French Arras Prie-Dieu or prayer chair, all original with makers badge. Originally
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Antique Late 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare Arras Prie-Dieu or Prayer Chair
Rare Arras Prie-Dieu or Prayer Chair

Rare Arras Prie-Dieu or Prayer Chair

H 34.45 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Pair of 19th Century Country French Walnut and Rush Convertible Prayer Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, each versatile chair stands on curved legs joined by turned
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Country French Walnut and Rush Convertible Prayer Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Country French Walnut and Rush Convertible Prayer Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Country French Walnut and Rush Convertible Prayer Chairs

H 32.25 in W 19.25 in D 18 in
18th Century French Carved Walnut Oratoire Prayer Kneeler Cabinet from Burgundy
Located in Dallas, TX
Burgundy, France, circa 1780. The prayer chair with arched top over a stepped cornice, is dressed with a
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Carved Walnut Oratoire Prayer Kneeler Cabinet from Burgundy
18th Century French Carved Walnut Oratoire Prayer Kneeler Cabinet from Burgundy

18th Century French Carved Walnut Oratoire Prayer Kneeler Cabinet from Burgundy

H 66.75 in W 22 in D 21 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Kneeler Bench or Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare, carved fruitwood “Prie-Dieu” (prayer chair in French), was crafted in France, circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

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

H 32 in W 21.75 in D 22 in
Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French hand-carved walnut prayer chair, or prie-dieu in French
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs

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Mohair, Walnut

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

H 36 in W 19 in D 16.5 in
Late 19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair with Columns
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French hand-carved oak prayer chair, or prie-dieu, in French, features double barley twist
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Antique 1880s French Chairs

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Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

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

H 35 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Late 19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Prie-Dieu or Prayer Chair with Cross
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French oak prayer chair, or prie-dieu in French, features delicately hand
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Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Chairs

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Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

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

H 35.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
19th Century French Walnut and Tapestry Armchair Convertible to Prayer Kneeler
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare, carved fruitwood “Prie-Dieu” (prayer chair in French), was crafted in France, circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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

H 31.75 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
18th Century French Carved Chestnut Prayer Chair with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique fruitwood Prie-Dieu (or prayer chair), was crafted in France, circa 1790; the bench
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Tapestry, Chestnut, Oak

18th Century French Carved Chestnut Prayer Chair with Aubusson Tapestry
18th Century French Carved Chestnut Prayer Chair with Aubusson Tapestry

18th Century French Carved Chestnut Prayer Chair with Aubusson Tapestry

H 31 in W 18 in D 27 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany and Velvet Prayer Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique "Prie Dieu" (or prayer chair), was crafted in France circa 1870, and probably comes
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

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

H 35.5 in W 24.25 in D 26 in
19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak and Velvet Prayer Kneeler Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique "Prie Dieu" was crafted in France circa 1880, and probably comes from a private chapel
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, 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

H 38 in W 22 in D 18 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Prie Dieu Prayer Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique "Prie Dieu" also called "Oratoire" was crafted in France circa 1860, and probably
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Religious Items

Materials

Oak

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

H 46 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak and Aubusson Tapestry Prayer Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique "Prie Dieu" also called "Oratoire" was crafted in France circa 1880, and probably
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Tapestry, 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

H 36 in W 30.5 in D 26.5 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut and Velvet Prayer Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique "Prie Dieu" also called "Oratoire" was crafted in France circa 1860, and probably
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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

H 44 in W 24.5 in D 30.5 in
19th Century French Carved Mahogany and Velvet Prayer Chair with Crown of Thorns
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, and probably coming from a private chapel, the religious prayer
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

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

H 34 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Pair of French Louis XV Hand Carved Walnut Prayer Chairs with Blackened Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of antique "Prie-Dieu" (prayer bench) were crafted in France circa 1870. Both
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Hand Carved Walnut Prayer Chairs with Blackened Finish
Pair of French Louis XV Hand Carved Walnut Prayer Chairs with Blackened Finish

Pair of French Louis XV Hand Carved Walnut Prayer Chairs with Blackened Finish

H 35.25 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century French Walnut Prayer Chair with Carved Bible on Back Dated 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for daily devotions, or in a living room or
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Prie-Dieu with Mother of Pearls Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Colorful antique "Prie Dieu" (or prayer chair) from France, circa 1870. With mother-of-pearls
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

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Giltwood, Mother-of-Pearl, Paint, Velvet, Wood

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Prie-Dieu with Mother of Pearls Inlay
19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Prie-Dieu with Mother of Pearls Inlay

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Prie-Dieu with Mother of Pearls Inlay

H 35 in W 17 in D 17 in
French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
Located in Austin, TX
This French Napoleon III Period Prayer Chair "Prie Dieu" is made of ebonized pear wood with a
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

H 36 in W 19 in D 19 in
French, mahogany upholstered prayer chair.
Located in New York, NY
French, upholstered prayer chair Ca. 1840 with mahogany legs ending on castors.
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Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French, mahogany upholstered prayer chair.
French, mahogany upholstered prayer chair.

French, mahogany upholstered prayer chair.

H 13.5 in W 14 in D 21 in
Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler
Located in Newberry, SC
A French Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler in oak with a Gothic style carved cross on the back and
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Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler
Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler

Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler

H 40.5 in W 17.25 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Napoleon III Ebonized Wood and Velvet Prie Dieu Prayer Chair
Located in Houston, TX
This antique French Napoleon III kneeler chair dates to 1850 and is crafted in ebonized wood and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique French Napoleon III Ebonized Wood and Velvet Prie Dieu Prayer Chair
Antique French Napoleon III Ebonized Wood and Velvet Prie Dieu Prayer Chair

Antique French Napoleon III Ebonized Wood and Velvet Prie Dieu Prayer Chair

H 34.5 in W 19 in D 21 in
A Carved French Tapestry Prie Dieu
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This nineteenth-century "Prie Dieu" (i.e. "before God" in French) is a prayer chair. The back splat
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Tapestry

A Carved French Tapestry Prie Dieu
A Carved French Tapestry Prie Dieu

A Carved French Tapestry Prie Dieu

H 35.25 in W 18.25 in D 19 in

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H 35 in W 22 in D 18.5 in
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Wood

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H 35.04 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in
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H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
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Located in North Miami, FL
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

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16th Century Prie-Dieu 'Praying Kneeler' Made of Walnut and Burl
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By KPM Porcelain
Located in London, GB
The triptych comprises a trio of porcelain plaques, depicting the patron saints of the German city of Cologne (Köln) by the renowned Berlin manufacturer KPM (Konigliche Porzellan-Man...
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Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Porcelain, Oak

Gothic Revival Carved Oak and KPM Porcelain Triptych
Gothic Revival Carved Oak and KPM Porcelain Triptych

Gothic Revival Carved Oak and KPM Porcelain Triptych

H 56.7 in W 31.5 in D 6.3 in
Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique prie dieu chair, a 19th century, early Victorian chair in walnut with a needlepoint tapestry seat cover. Ideal as a bedroom side chair and dating to circa 1840. ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840
Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840

Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840

H 41.15 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in
"Madonna with Child and Angels". Italy, 15th-16th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze in its color and gold, lapis lazuli, rock crystal, enamel. In the centre of the work is presented, enthroned, the figure of Mary, with a mantel (fireplace) on her shoulders a...
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Enamel, Other

"Madonna with Child and Angels". Italy, 15th-16th Centuries
"Madonna with Child and Angels". Italy, 15th-16th Centuries

"Madonna with Child and Angels". Italy, 15th-16th Centuries

H 7.88 in W 8.86 in D 1.38 in
Seating Under $2,000
Antique and Vintage Seating
19th Century Seating
Wood Seating
European Seating
Seating on Sale
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French Prayer Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French prayer chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every French prayer chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the French prayer chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right French prayer chair, those designed in Louis XV styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a French Prayer Chair?

The average selling price for a French prayer chair at 1stDibs is $1,483, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $3,900 for the highest priced.
Questions About French Prayer Chair
  • What is a prayer chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A prayer chair, or a prayer bench, can sometimes also be called a prie-dieu and is a desk or chair created specifically for prayer or devotional studies. These religiously significant pieces of furniture appeared in different places around the globe and are very different in shape and appearance. Shop a collection of prayer chairs and prayer benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a French berère chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a French-style chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • What are French chairs called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What are French bistro chairs made of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.