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19th Century French Gilt Metamorphic Prayer Chair, Hand-Crafted Oak
19th Century French Gilt Metamorphic Prayer Chair, Hand-Crafted Oak

19th Century French Gilt Metamorphic Prayer Chair, Hand-Crafted Oak

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19th Century French Gilt Metamorphic Prayer Chair, Hand-Crafted Oak

Located in Southampton, GB

19th Century, French Metamorphic Prayer Chair. Lovely original gilt paint frame, reupholstered in calico When the arms flip up it turns into a kneeling position hence why so called ...

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Oak, Pine, Giltwood

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

19th Century French Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair

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H 39.18 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in

19th Century French Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair

Located in Antwerp, BE

French Provincial cherrywood prayer chair retaining the original rush seat, circa 1830.

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Cherry

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

Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler

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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 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

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H 41 in W 17 in D 16.5 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 upholstered seat

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Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

Antique French Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler Cross

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H 39.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 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 styling.

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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

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

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H 39.77 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 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.

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler Cross Petitjean

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H 39 in W 18.5 in D 17 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 red velvet upholstery.

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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

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

Early 19th Century Prie Dieu French 'Prayer Chair'

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H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 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 leaves and crown of thorns surrounding and intricately detailed mother of pearl cross T...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19thC French Prayer Chair
19thC French Prayer Chair

19thC French Prayer Chair

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H 28 in W 24 in D 24 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. Decorative nailhead accents throughout the upholstery. Recently reupholstered in vinta...

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Linen

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

19thc French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

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H 37 in W 18 in D 17 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

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

Antique French Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair

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H 34.25 in W 16.5 in D 14 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 high rush seat raises to reveal a 9 inch high rush kneeler. This piece will surely a...

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

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

French 19th Century Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair

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H 17 in W 15 in L 17 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.

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

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H 36 in W 17 in D 16 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

Materials

Ebony

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

19th c. French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

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H 37 in W 19 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

Materials

Wood

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

Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Prayer Chair

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H 35.5 in W 19.75 in D 18.5 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

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

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H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 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.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

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H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 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 walnut in Lyon, circa 1880s.

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

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

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H 34.5 in W 17.5 in D 15 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 having the original velvet upholstery, circa 1870s.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

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H 34 in W 20 in L 34 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 chair features beautiful hand carved motifs further embellished with an original hand ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

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

French Napoleon III Oak Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair

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H 35 in W 22.5 in L 35 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 featuring an ebonized finish and new linen upholstery.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Linen, Oak

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H 37 in W 18 in D 17 in

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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

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"

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H 32 in W 23 in D 24 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, circa 1860.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Fabric, 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

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H 36 in W 19.75 in D 16.5 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.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

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

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H 37 in W 19 in D 18 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 velvet upholstery, Circa 1890.

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

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

Rare Arras Prie-Dieu or Prayer Chair

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H 34.45 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 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.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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H 32.25 in W 19.25 in D 18 in

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

Located in Dallas, TX

Both Provincial prayer chairs are in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Walnut

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

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H 66.75 in W 22 in D 21 in

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

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique fruit wood "Prie-Dieu" prayer kneeler was crafted in the wine region of Burgundy, France, circa 1780.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

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Bronze

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

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H 32 in W 21.75 in D 22 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

Materials

Velvet, 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

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H 36 in W 19 in D 16.5 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, features an intricately hand-carved cross with a central sunburst flanked by drapery and a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

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

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

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H 34 in W 19 in D 20 in

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

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period black lacquer prayer chair, or prie-dieu in French, features a central medallion with Madonna and child in mother of pearl inlay.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mohair, Lacquer

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

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H 35 in W 20 in D 18.5 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 columns at the back that support the armrest.

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Antique 1880s French Chairs

Materials

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

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H 35.5 in W 18 in D 20 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-carved Gothic elements and a central cross flanked by twisted fluted columns.

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Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Chairs

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Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

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

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H 31.75 in W 21.5 in D 21 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

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

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H 31 in W 18 in D 27 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 features four nicely carved turned legs with a bottom stretcher and a platform to res...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Tapestry, Chestnut, Oak

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

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

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H 35.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in

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

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

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

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H 35.5 in W 24.25 in D 26 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 from a private chapel.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

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

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H 38 in W 22 in D 18 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. Carved of oak, the tracery religious prayer kneeler stands on a decorative plinth...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, 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

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H 46 in W 24.5 in D 24 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 comes from a private chapel. The religious piece stands on carved bracket feet over a s...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Religious Items

Materials

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

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H 36 in W 30.5 in D 26.5 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 comes from a private chapel. Made of oak, the tracery religious prayer kneeler features...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Tapestry, 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

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H 44 in W 24.5 in D 30.5 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 comes from a private chapel. The religious piece features four bobbin twist columns sup...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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

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H 34 in W 21 in D 20.5 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 kneeler stands on small turned feet over a scalloped apron, and features an intricate ha...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

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

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H 35.25 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 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 kneelers feature intricate carvings with flowers and foliage on the back.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, 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

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H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 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 office for a beautiful religious accent.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

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H 35 in W 17 in D 17 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 intricate inlay work on the back including the large cross, this kneeler still features ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

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

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

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H 36 in W 19 in D 19 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 carved cross motif and scrolled feet.

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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

French, mahogany upholstered prayer chair.

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H 13.5 in W 14 in D 21 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

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

Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler

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H 40.5 in W 17.25 in D 16.5 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 upholstered seat

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Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

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H 34.5 in W 19 in D 21 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 deep green velvet upholstery. With ornate carvings on the back of the chair, featurin...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

A Carved French Tapestry Prie Dieu

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H 35.25 in W 18.25 in D 19 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 is carved in ebonized mahogany with a a large crucifix surrounded by a crown of th...

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Tapestry

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15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

$16,000Sale Price|50% Off

H 52 in W 9 in D 32 in

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

Located in Vero Beach, FL

15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece. This is an absolutely stunning circa 1450 or...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

$60,750

H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...

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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Louis XV Style, Giltwood Long Bench
Louis XV Style, Giltwood Long Bench

Louis XV Style, Giltwood Long Bench

$5,030

H 14.97 in W 68.12 in D 19.69 in

Louis XV Style, Giltwood Long Bench

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XV Style Bench: Expertly hand-carved by master craftsmen and finished with an antique gilded patina, created using traditional techniques and materials. Customers Own Material ...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XV Benches

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,285Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

16th Century Prie-Dieu 'Praying Kneeler' Made of Walnut and Burl
16th Century Prie-Dieu 'Praying Kneeler' Made of Walnut and Burl

16th Century Prie-Dieu 'Praying Kneeler' Made of Walnut and Burl

$11,950

H 36 in W 26 in D 20 in

16th Century Prie-Dieu 'Praying Kneeler' Made of Walnut and Burl

Located in North Miami, FL

16th Century Italian Prie-dieu (Praying Kneeler) made of Italian walnut and burl wood.

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Burl

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$60,456Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

$17,523 / set

H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...

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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Meissen Porcelain Mirror
Meissen Porcelain Mirror

Meissen Porcelain Mirror

$74,500

H 65.25 in W 41 in D 5.63 in

Meissen Porcelain Mirror

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lavish Meissen porcelain serves as the extraordinary frame for this mirror. Exquisitely hand-painted in polychrome with gilt accents, the bountiful frame is adorned with all manner o...

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror

Antique Italian Carved Walnut Oratoire Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Oratoire Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler

Antique Italian Carved Walnut Oratoire Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler

$2,675

H 35.04 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in

Antique Italian Carved Walnut Oratoire Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler

Located in Carimate, Como

A good antique Italian Oratoire or Prie Dieu walnut cabinet crafted in beautiful wood, it stands on short legs over a knee resting platform base. The religious kneeler features two s...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet

$1,300

H 33 in W 21 in D 22 in

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions! Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional mahogany kneeler sits on scrolled feet over a scalloped ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or Prie-Dieu with Velvet
Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or Prie-Dieu with Velvet

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or Prie-Dieu with Velvet

$850

H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or Prie-Dieu with Velvet

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional kneeler stands on cabriole legs ending with scrolled feet ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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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.

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.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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.

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