Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.
Wood
$315Sale Price|74% Off
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...
Walnut
Antique French Carved Wood "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Circa 1850-1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Carved Wood "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Circa 1850-1870.
Wood
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.
Walnut
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
$163Sale Price|74% Off
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.
Rush, Cherry
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...
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...
Rush, Cherry
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
Leather, Oak
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
Leather, Oak
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.
Mahogany, Velvet
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.
Wood, Velvet
Unavailable
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...
Wood
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...
Rush
French Prie Dieu
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Ebonized Prie Dieu with tapestry
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...
Brass
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.
Wood, Rush
Prie Dieu
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Carved Walnut Prie Dieu
Walnut
French 19th Century Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Prie-Dieu, prayer chair from France, handcrafted with a rush seat.
Wood
Antique French Prie Dieu
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu
Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Prayer Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French walnut prie dieu prayer chair, circa 19th century.
Antique French Prie Dieu
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Prie Dieu over 100 years old.
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.
Walnut, Rush
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 ...
Raffia, Wood
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...
Ebony
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.
Leather, Mahogany
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.
Walnut
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...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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.
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.
Walnut
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.
Metal
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...
Oak
Sold
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.
Walnut
Sold
H 25 in W 20 in D 14 in
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...
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 19 in D 18 in
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.
Tapestry, Wood
Sold
H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 16.93 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.
Walnut
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.
Linen, Oak
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.
Iron
Sold
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.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
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
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...
Walnut
Sold
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.
Walnut
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.
Rush, Oak
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 ...
Hardwood
Antique Mahogany 19th Century "Prie Dieu" Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique mahogany 19th century "Prie Dieu" chair.
Mahogany
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.
Leather, Wood
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...
Mohair, Walnut
Sold
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.
Mother-of-Pearl, Mohair, Lacquer
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.
Wood, Beads
Sold
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.
Mohair, Upholstery, Oak
Sold
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.
Mohair, Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
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...
Oak
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.
Walnut
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...
Oak
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...
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...
Walnut
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.
Walnut, Fabric
French Provincial Walnut Prie Dieu Chair, Circa 1820
Located in Lake Forest, IL
French Provincial Walnut Prie Dieu Chair, Circa 1820.
Walnut, Leather, Rush
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
Leather, Oak
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.
Wood, Rush
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.
Mahogany, Tapestry
Carved Mahogany Prie Dieu
Located in New Orleans, LA
French prie dieu with beautifully carved scroles and descending dove symbolic of the Holy Spirit.
Wood, Velvet
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...
Wood, Fabric
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.
Walnut, Rush
$42,500
H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...
Mahogany
$55,676
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Carrara Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass
$114,430
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
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...
Wrought Iron
$10,625
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
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 ...
Velvet, Walnut
$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...
Mahogany
$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...
Wood, Paint
$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...
Walnut
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...
Mahogany
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...
Wood, Mahogany
$60,580
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...
Oak
$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...
Glass, Mahogany
$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...
Upholstery, Walnut
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 ...
Gold Leaf
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 ...
Giltwood, Wood
$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 ...
Rosewood, Walnut
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.
Wood, Walnut, Burl
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