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French Prie Dieu Chair

Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair

Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair
Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair

Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is an antique prie dieu slipper chair, later 19th century, in hand carved walnut and a light coral colored upholstery. The highly detailed carved shell on the crest makes a beau...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A Very Rare Regence Walnut Metamorphic Chair/ Prie Dieu
A Very Rare Regence Walnut Metamorphic Chair/ Prie Dieu

A Very Rare Regence Walnut Metamorphic Chair/ Prie Dieu

Located in Sheffield, MA

The chair folds in the upright postition

Height 27 ½ in. Width 26 in. Depth 22 in.
Height open 39 ½ in

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

19th C. French Provincial Carved Cherry Prie-Dieu with Woven Rush Seat
19th C. French Provincial Carved Cherry Prie-Dieu with Woven Rush Seat

19th C. French Provincial Carved Cherry Prie-Dieu with Woven Rush Seat

Located in New Orleans, LA

A charming 19th century French Provincial prie-dieu/chair of carved cherry wood and handwoven rush seating, having lovely, scalloped details.

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Antique 1850s French French Provincial Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Cherry

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19th Century French Prie-dieu Chair
19th Century French Prie-dieu Chair

19th Century French Prie-dieu Chair

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H 30 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

19th Century French Prie-dieu Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louis Phillipe, 1870. A hand carved wood prie-dieu chair, once intended for prayer. The toprail and seat have been newly upholstered in a gorgeous silver damask. Nailhead trim prov...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Side Chairs

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. The top prayer panel is hand-carved with the initials DL, and the back splat is elegantly inla...

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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

Category

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

Category

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.

Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, 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

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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.

Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, 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. The top prayer panel retains the engraved plaque bearing the patron's name. The back splat is h...

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Prie Dieu
French Prie Dieu

French Prie Dieu

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H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 12 in

French Prie Dieu

Located in Houston, TX

A charming rustic prie dieu from France with turned legs and back. In a medium dark stain and with rush seats, the back armrest has the initials AA carved into it. The rush is in goo...

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Antique Early 1900s French Chairs

Materials

Rush

French Prie Dieu
French Prie Dieu

French Prie Dieu

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H 34.5 in Dm 18.5 in

French Prie Dieu

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French Ebonized Prie Dieu with tapestry

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Early 20th Century French Side Chairs

French Prie-dieu
French Prie-dieu

French Prie-dieu

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H 40 in W 20 in D 19 in

French Prie-dieu

Located in Hixson, TN

French painted prie-dieu. Tightly turned legs and side supports. The splat carving has the cross and scroll carvings to highlight. There is a dedication plaque applied with the name...

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Prie Dieu
Prie Dieu

Prie Dieu

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H 34 in W 18 in D 17 in

Prie Dieu

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Carved Walnut Prie Dieu

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

French 19th Century Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Prie-Dieu, prayer chair from France, handcrafted with a rush seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Prie Dieu
Antique French Prie Dieu

Antique French Prie Dieu

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H 34.5 in W 19 in D 17 in

Antique French Prie Dieu

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

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

Antique French Prie Dieu
Antique French Prie Dieu

Antique French Prie Dieu

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H 34.5 in W 18 in D 17 in

Antique French Prie Dieu

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Prie Dieu over 100 years old.

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Chairs

A Unique Country French Chair/Prie-dieu
A Unique Country French Chair/Prie-dieu

A Unique Country French Chair/Prie-dieu

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H 31.5 in W 19 in D 21 in

A Unique Country French Chair/Prie-dieu

Located in Hixson, TN

A unique country french rush seat and ladder back. The seat lifts to reveal a kneeling area. Thous a prie-dieu. Stamed with a brass plaque Martin.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Rush

19th C. Prie Dieu Chair
19th C. Prie Dieu Chair

19th C. Prie Dieu Chair

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H 41 in W 18.38 in D 22 in

19th C. Prie Dieu Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wooden Prie Dieu Chair. A handsome piece with an origin as a prayer chair, however, in modern homes is a compliment to many spaces in the home. Useful in the dressing area or closet ...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Raffia, Wood

19th Century French Prie Dieu
19th Century French Prie Dieu

19th Century French Prie Dieu

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H 35 in W 19.5 in D 18 in

19th Century French Prie Dieu

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French 19th Century ebonized Prie Dieu with ornate pierce-carved back. A prie-dieu (French: literally, "pray [to] God", invariable in the plural) is a type of prayer desk primaril...

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Ebony

Mahogany and Leather Prie Dieu Chair, France, circa 1780
Mahogany and Leather Prie Dieu Chair, France, circa 1780

Mahogany and Leather Prie Dieu Chair, France, circa 1780

Located in Culver City, CA

Mahogany and leather Prie Dieu chair, France, circa 1780. Carved mahogany devotional chair with storage under seat and behind back.

Category

Antique 1780s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Chair, circa 1870-1880
Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Chair, circa 1870-1880

Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Chair, circa 1870-1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

A prie-dieu is a small piece of furniture used in the home for kneeling in prayer. They were often found in bedrooms or front parlors in homes of the period.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu
French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

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H 37.25 in W 19.25 in D 19.75 in

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French 19th C Ebonized Prie Dieu with beautiful Cross Carving and original faded green fabric held in with trim. Made in the late 1800s.

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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

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

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

19th Century French Carved Cross Splat Prie-Dieu
19th Century French Carved Cross Splat Prie-Dieu

19th Century French Carved Cross Splat Prie-Dieu

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H 35.5 in W 19.25 in D 21 in

19th Century French Carved Cross Splat Prie-Dieu

Located in Forney, TX

A French carved oak cross splat prie-dieu / prayer chair / religious kneeler from the late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sophisticated Mid-Century Prie Dieu Chairs, aPair
Sophisticated Mid-Century Prie Dieu Chairs, aPair

Sophisticated Mid-Century Prie Dieu Chairs, aPair

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H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 15.36 in

Sophisticated Mid-Century Prie Dieu Chairs, aPair

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Introducing a pair of exquisite mid-century Prie Dieu chairs inspired by the iconic designs of Charlotte Perriand. Crafted in the 1950s, these chairs showcase the perfect fusion of f...

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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

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.

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Napoleon III Ebonized Children's Prie Dieu Pair w/ Needlepoint Upholstery
French Napoleon III Ebonized Children's Prie Dieu Pair w/ Needlepoint Upholstery

French Napoleon III Ebonized Children's Prie Dieu Pair w/ Needlepoint Upholstery

Located in Savannah, GA

This very rare pair of high Napoleon III prie dieu slipper chairs feature an ebonized mahogany structure, the original detailed needlepoint upholstery, turned stretchers and ten bras...

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Antique 1850s French High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut "Prie-Dieu" with Aubusson Tapestry
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut "Prie-Dieu" with Aubusson Tapestry

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut "Prie-Dieu" with Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

A classic antique prayer kneeling chair or prie-dieu from France, circa 1870. The kneeling chair features a carved cross and scrolls on the back and curved feet on the front.

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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

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

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

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

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

Located in Dallas, TX

The Napoleon III religious "Prie-Dieu" (French for Praying God) is upholstered with a intricate pink and white floral leaf pattern fabric, and embellished with a decorative gimp thro...

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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

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French walnut "Prie Dieu" or prayer chair with fine carving and beautiful peacock blue velvet upholstery, Circa 1890.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Country French Prie-Dieu Chair
17th Century Country French Prie-Dieu Chair

17th Century Country French Prie-Dieu Chair

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H 32.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

17th Century Country French Prie-Dieu Chair

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 17th century Country French Prie-Dieu chair made of oak with natural rush seat.

Category

Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu
French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

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H 34.75 in W 18.13 in D 20.75 in

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A delightful 19th century French prie dieu. The frame is made of hardwood that has been ebonized. This exceptional finish has become patinated over the decades, exposing some of the ...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Mahogany 19th Century "Prie Dieu" Chair
Antique Mahogany 19th Century "Prie Dieu" Chair

Antique Mahogany 19th Century "Prie Dieu" Chair

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H 35.75 in W 19 in D 17.5 in

Antique Mahogany 19th Century "Prie Dieu" Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique mahogany 19th century "Prie Dieu" chair.      

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XV Prie Dieu
18th Century French Louis XV Prie Dieu

18th Century French Louis XV Prie Dieu

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H 29.5 in W 18 in D 17 in

18th Century French Louis XV Prie Dieu

Located in Houston, TX

An 18th century French Louis XV prie dieu newly upholstered in an Italian laser etched hair hide, exclusively available at Moxie.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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

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

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mohair, Lacquer

A French 19th C. Prie Dieu with Embroidered Beaded Upholstery
A French 19th C. Prie Dieu with Embroidered Beaded Upholstery

A French 19th C. Prie Dieu with Embroidered Beaded Upholstery

Located in Southampton, NY

A French 19th C. Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair with Hand-Embroidered Beaded Upholstery.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beads

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

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.

Category

Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

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

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.

Category

Antique 1880s French Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

Antique French Napoleon III Period Carved Oak and Needlepoint Kneeling Prie Dieu
Antique French Napoleon III Period Carved Oak and Needlepoint Kneeling Prie Dieu

Antique French Napoleon III Period Carved Oak and Needlepoint Kneeling Prie Dieu

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fine Antique French Napoleon III carved oak and needlepoint kneeling chair or Prie Dieu Also known as a kneeling chair, this chair has its magnificent original hand needle-pointed...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs

Materials

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.

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

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

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

French Carved Ebonized Prie-Dieu
French Carved Ebonized Prie-Dieu

French Carved Ebonized Prie-Dieu

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H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 24.75 in

French Carved Ebonized Prie-Dieu

By Guéret Frères

Located in Chicago, IL

French carved ebonized prie-dieu, upholstered tufted upholstered kneeler, intricately carved back with scrolled carvings and winged cherub bust supporting a sloped covered compartmen...

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

French Church Prie Dieu
French Church Prie Dieu

French Church Prie Dieu

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H 38 in W 15 in D 13 in

French Church Prie Dieu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sweet little prie dieux from France. French walnut ladder back with deep push rail which was used for holding prayer books while kneeling in church. Seat is lower than typical to mak...

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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Prie-Dieu
Mahogany Prie-Dieu

Mahogany Prie-Dieu

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H 35 in W 19 in D 18 in

Mahogany Prie-Dieu

Located in Charleston, SC

Superb quality and condition for this Prie -Dieu which comes from Bretagne.Beautifully hand carved Cross inside a gothic arch in front.Two turned feet in front as well.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

French Provincial Walnut Prie Dieu Chair, Circa 1820
French Provincial Walnut Prie Dieu Chair, Circa 1820

French Provincial Walnut Prie Dieu Chair, Circa 1820

Located in Lake Forest, IL

French Provincial Walnut Prie Dieu Chair, Circa 1820.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Rush

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

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

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Fruitwood Prie Dieu
Fruitwood Prie Dieu

Fruitwood Prie Dieu

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H 41 in W 17 in D 15 in

Fruitwood Prie Dieu

Located in New Orleans, LA

Original rush seat. Wood is a very pretty color and has a nice shellac finish. Can also be used as a valet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Tapestry

Carved Mahogany Prie Dieu
Carved Mahogany Prie Dieu

Carved Mahogany Prie Dieu

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H 33.5 in W 18.5 in D 20 in

Carved Mahogany Prie Dieu

Located in New Orleans, LA

French prie dieu with beautifully carved scroles and descending dove symbolic of the Holy Spirit.

Category

French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Napoleon III Prie Dieu
Napoleon III Prie Dieu

Napoleon III Prie Dieu

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H 36 in W 20 in D 18.5 in

Napoleon III Prie Dieu

Located in Austin, TX

This Prayer Chair from the Napoleon III period is made of mahogany with intricate carving details around a cross motif. The faded upholstery is original to the chair. Purchased in t...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

19th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu
19th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu

19th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu

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H 34.75 in W 15.75 in D 16 in

19th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu

Located in New Orleans, LA

Very nice French Provincial 19th century walnut and rush seat fold back Prie Dieu. Top has T L carved in wood. Has prayer book rack at top of back.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Rush

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Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch

Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840
Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840

Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840

$2,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 89.75 in W 59.5 in D 82.5 in

Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed with Acanthus, Stylized Flo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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

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

Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880

Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 31 in W 72.25 in D 33 in

Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880 Measures- 31"H x 72.25"W x 33...

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Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Carved Mahogany Side Chair
Late 19th Century French Carved Mahogany Side Chair

Late 19th Century French Carved Mahogany Side Chair

$112Sale Price|55% Off

H 33.25 in W 17 in D 16 in

Late 19th Century French Carved Mahogany Side Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

An antique, late 19th century French Belle Epoch, intricately hand carved mahogany accent/side chair, with the most graceful, double scrolled, Cabriole legs. The Belle Epoch period i...

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Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century

Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century

$2,493

H 59.85 in W 85.83 in D 50.4 in

Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Mahogany

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

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

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

Antique Victorian Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair, C1890
Antique Victorian Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair, C1890

Antique Victorian Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair, C1890

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 47 in W 25 in D 31 in

Antique Victorian Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair, C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian parlor chair offers oversized walnut frame with foliate carved crest, upholstered seta and back, and raised on cabriole legs, c1890 $1,500-$3,000 A stunning exa...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,238Sale 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

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

Louis XV Style, Giltwood Long Bench

$5,016

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

Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style
Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style

Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style

$5,272Sale Price|20% Off

H 86.62 in W 65.56 in D 76.38 in

Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-19th century Victorian Eastlake walnut carved Lincoln style bed. Features a high back with burled panels, carved finials, and open pediment with central shield / crest medallion ...

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

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

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

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French Prie Dieu Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French prie dieu chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every French prie dieu chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the French prie dieu 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 prie dieu chair, those designed in Louis XV and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French prie dieu chair over the years, but those crafted by Guéret Frères are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Prie Dieu Chair?

Prices for a French prie dieu chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,150.

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.