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Gothic Pew

19th Century Gothic Pine Diminutive Church Pew
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Charming and withs tons of character, or patina or both. Gothic church pew with paneled sides in a
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Antique 1850s American Gothic Benches

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Pine

19th Century Gothic Pine Diminutive Church Pew
19th Century Gothic Pine Diminutive Church Pew
$1,495
H 42.5 in W 52 in D 22 in
19th Century French Gothic Revival Carved Oak Church Pew Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
with this antique church pew bench. Crafted in France of solid oak circa 1880, the bench features a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Antique 18th Century English Gothic Revival Paneled Oak Pub Bench Settle Pew
Located in Dayton, OH
back and red velvet upholstery. Features Gothic revival panels and Fleur De Lis carvings. The bench
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Antique 18th Century Gothic Revival Benches

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Upholstery, Oak

Rare Victorian Walnut Double Sided Museum Gallery Pew Bench Pugin Gothic Steeple
By Rowlandson and Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Edward Welby Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original solid Walnut hand-carved in the Gothic
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Benches

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Walnut

Antique Gothic Church Benches, Late 1800s - Set of 4 Pine Wood Pew Benches
Located in Manzano, IT
Antique Gothic Church Benches, Late 1800s – Set of 4 Pine Wood Pew Benches Discover the timeless
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Antique 1880s Italian Religious Items

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Wood

Antique Gothic Church Benches, Late 1800s - Set of 4 Pine Wood Pew Benches
Antique Gothic Church Benches, Late 1800s - Set of 4 Pine Wood Pew Benches
$5,265 Sale Price / set
44% Off
H 35.44 in W 124.02 in D 31.5 in
Antique Hall Settle, Scottish Oak Seat & A Half Bench, Gothic Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hallway settle. A Scottish, oak two seat bench or ecclesiastical pew with Gothic
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Benches

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Oak

Rare Antique Religious Italian Catholic Church Carta Gloria Altar Card Frame Set
Located in Forney, TX
salvage, monastery table, gothic vestment cabinet, pews, home shrine, prayer chair, to original liturgical
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Religious Items

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Pine, Giltwood

Pelmet Curtain Set 3 Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle Stone
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Furniture Gazette recorded two other commissions; a new carved oak pew, with Gothic canopy rising to 15 ft
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20th Century English Country Curtains and Valances

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Textile

Pelmet Curtain Set 3 Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle Stone
Pelmet Curtain Set 3 Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle Stone
$2,746 / set
H 10.63 in W 70.08 in D 5.52 in
Pelmet Curtain Pair Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
commissions; a new carved oak pew, with Gothic canopy rising to 15 ft, St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh [8 May
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20th Century English Country Curtains and Valances

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Textile

Pelmet Curtain Pair Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle
Pelmet Curtain Pair Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle
$2,746 / set
H 14.57 in W 78.35 in D 5.52 in

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Antique Gothic Oak Pew with Hand Carved Details
Located in Turku, FI
Antique Gothic oak bench with nice patina and beautiful hand carved details probably made in
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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Antique Gothic Oak Pew with Hand Carved Details
Antique Gothic Oak Pew with Hand Carved Details
H 29.93 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Set of Six Oak Gothic Revival Pew Chairs from Riverside Church
Located in Cambridge, MA
A set of six pew chairs from New York City's Riverside Church, circa 1930s. Consisting of solid
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Vintage 1930s American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Salvaged Curved Church Pew
Located in Chicago, IL
• Stripped wood finish • Hand carved details • 20th century • American Dimensions: •Measures 148" W x 25" D x 37.75" H • Seat depth 15.25" • Seat height 16".
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20th Century American Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Wood

Salvaged Curved Church Pew
Salvaged Curved Church Pew
H 37.75 in W 148 in D 25 in
Pair of Elm Chamfered Frame Benches, Attributed to Pugin
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Gothic design elm chamfered frame pews or benches, attributed to Hardman & Company, Birmingham
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Benches

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Elm

18th Century Swedish Gothic Pew
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial antique Swedish Gothic style church pew that measures nearly 10 ft long. The chunky pew
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Benches

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Wood, Pine

18th Century Swedish Gothic Pew
18th Century Swedish Gothic Pew
H 36 in W 117 in D 25 in
Antique French Gothic Church Pew
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-crafted from solid French white oak in the Gothic style, this well-preserved church pew was
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Benches

Antique French Gothic Church Pew
Antique French Gothic Church Pew
H 38.5 in W 46.5 in D 20 in
Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Pew
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Gothic carved oak pew The pew or settle is made in oak, it is very heavy and sturdy
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Benches

Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Pew
Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Pew
H 45 in W 75 in D 24 in
19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench ~ Pew
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench ~ Pew was fashioned from solid old-growth oak to literally
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Large Antique Carved Gothic Revival Period French Church Pew
Located in Birmingham, AL
Well preserved 19th century antique French Gothic Revival period church pew handcrafted from solid
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

English Ecclesiastical Prayer Bench or Pew in the Gothic Style
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large English ecclesiastical prayer bench (seat) or pew of oak in the Gothic style
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Benches

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Wood, Oak

19th Century French Gothic Revival Period Church Pew Or Hall Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century antique French Gothic Revival period church pew or hall bench handcrafted near Saint
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Gothic Carved Pitch Pine Pew
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Gothic Carved Pitch Pine Pew The Pew or Settle is made in 2” thick pitch pine
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Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Benches

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Pine

Antique Pew, English, Oak, Church Bench, Pugin-Esque Gothic Overtones circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pew, an English, oak, Victorian church bench with Pugin-esque Gothic overtones
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Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Benches

LATE 19TH CENTURY SOLID OAK GOTHIC GARDEN BENCH PEW
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
LATE 19TH CENTURY SOLID OAK GOTHIC GARDEN BENCH PEW
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

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Oak

Vintage Solid Oak Gothic Cathedral Church Pew or Bench
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous quartersawn oak Gothic Cathedral church pew or bench. It features beautiful wood grain
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches

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Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Quarter Sawn Oak Long Bench, Pew, 14' 2", C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic Revival long bench (church pew) offers quarter sawn oak construction with sides
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Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Oak

Antique Oak Gothic style Church pew in Original Conditionwith numbers 44 on side
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Oak Gothic style Church pew in Original Condition with numbers 44 on side. Shows signs of
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Early 20th Century British Gothic Benches

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Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Pugin Carved Oak Church 3 Seat Pew Bench Choir Stall 1850
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Portland, OR
A good & substantial, antique carved oak three seat Gothic Revival, Pugin influenced church pew
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Antique 1850s English Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Antique Pew Front, Gothic Choir Stall, Victorian, English, Pugin Overtones
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pew front, a Victorian gothic choir stall in English oak with Pugin overtones
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Antique Pew Front, Victorian Gothic Choir Stall, English, Oak, Pugin Overtones
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pew front, a Victorian gothic choir stall in English oak with Pugin overtones
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Chest Gothic Settle Pew Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a heavily carved dark oak antique French pew or bench , stunning detail and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

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Oak

Antique Gothic Window Seat, Italian, Oak, Leather, Bench, Hall, Pew, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved window seat. An Italian, oak and leather bench or hallway pew, dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Benches

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Leather, Oak

Antique Gothic Bench, Scottish, Oak, Love Seat, Hall Pew, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic bench. A Scottish, oak love seat or hallway pew, dating to the early
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Benches

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Oak

19th Century Gothic Walnut Church Pew
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful design, pierced arm with supports, paneled on both sides and heavy duty 2 inch thick walnut. Seat is one board and 17.5 inches wide. Seat hgt. is 16 inches. In excellent vi...
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Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Benches

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Walnut

19th Century Gothic Walnut Church Pew
19th Century Gothic Walnut Church Pew
H 40 in W 71.75 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Gothic Stripped Oak Church Pew
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Gothic stripped oak Church Pew came from a quaint country church and was most probably
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Antique 1850s French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

19th Century French Gothic Choir Pew with Kneeler
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic rare choir pew with kneeler is a special find, indeed! Exceptional hand
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Antique 1850s French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Oak

Antique French Gothic Chapel Pew Bench, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved pine wood From France, this 19th century French Gothic style pew was from a small, likely
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Benches

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Pine

1940s Gothic Dark Finish Oak Church Pew Bench
Located in New York, NY
1940s dark wood tone Gothic style bench made of solid oak with carved details on the left side with
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Vintage 1940s American Gothic Benches

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Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Quarter Sawn Oak Long Bench, Pew, 14' 2", C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic Revival long bench (church pew) offers quarter sawn oak construction with sides
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Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Pair of George S. Hunt Gothic Style Church Pew Benches
By George Hunt
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of distinctive gothic revival style church pew benches made by George S. Hunt designer
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches

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Wood

Long and Stylish Victorian Gothic Revival Hall Bench in Oak / Church Pew
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J034 Superb long Gothic Revival hall bench in oak, having shaped top rail with decorative ball
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

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Oak

19th century French Carved Oak Hall Bench Pew Gothic Breton Renaissance Settle
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a gorgeous antique French hall bench has some of the most intriguing carvings we have seen. It probably was commissioned by an aristocrat, and the carvings had sp...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

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Oak

Hand Carved Solid Oak Church Pew Quatrefoil Floral Details
Located in New York, NY
Restored early 20th century dark stained oak church pew. This features hand carved floral details
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Benches

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Oak

19 Century Pair of Walnut Gothic Revival Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Gothic Church windows and pews! Plain on the back as is normal with hall chairs. Lovely baluster turned
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs

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Walnut

19th Century Antique Solid Oak Church bench in Gothic style with storage
Located in Miami, FL
This wonderful antique freestanding oak church pew in gothic style from the late 19th century is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Gothic Benches

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Oak

Folding Three-Seat Gothic Pew
Located in Aurora, OR
This early 20th century solid oak pew has theater style folding seats. The brass hardware provides
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Chairs

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Oak

Folding Three-Seat Gothic Pew
Folding Three-Seat Gothic Pew
H 40.5 in W 12.25 in D 61 in
Late 19th Century Gothic Oak Pews
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A pair of very well carved and designed Gothic oak pews. Shaped end supports. In excellent overall
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Benches

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Oak

Late 19th Century Gothic Oak Pews
Late 19th Century Gothic Oak Pews
H 54 in W 73 in D 23 in
Antique Gothic Pitch Pine Church Pew 19th Century Gothic Revival, 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous large antique 19th century Gothic Revival pitch pine pew, circa 1890, the panelled back
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Antique 19th Century Benches

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Pine

Antique Church Pew Solid Oak Gothic Pugin Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A small and petit original antique Victorian solid oak church pew in the Gothic taste, circa 1870
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Religious Items

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Oak

Church Pew Priests Bench Settle Solid Oak Antique Gothic Pugin Style
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous and very attractive small solid oak priests chair or pew of wingback form, carved with
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20th Century Benches

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Oak

Oak Church Pews
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A pair of oak church pews in the Gothic manner. Made for St George's Church, Church Walks
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20th Century British Victorian Benches

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Oak

Oak Church Pews
Oak Church Pews
H 32.68 in W 99.61 in D 23.23 in
Beautiful 19th Century Gothic Revival Painted Pine Bench, circa 1860-1870
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The beautiful Gothic Revival influenced bench-come-pew, of ecclesiastical origin, in the original
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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Benches

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Pine

Antique Gothic Churce Pew with Hand Carved Details
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Gothic Churce pew with hand carved details purchased in Germany in 1970s. Measures: 71 W
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Early 20th Century German Gothic Benches

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Wood

Quartersawn Divided Oak Church Pew
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This quartersawn church pew is decorated with organic floral shapes on both ends. The pew is
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Vintage 1910s American Gothic Benches

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Oak, Wood

Quartersawn Divided Oak Church Pew
Quartersawn Divided Oak Church Pew
H 57.25 in W 119 in D 17 in

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
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18th Century Carved Giltwood Mirror
18th Century Carved Giltwood Mirror
$7,419
H 36 in W 19 in D 3 in
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Gothic Pew For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gothic pew for your home. A gothic pew — often made from wood, oak and pine — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer gothic pew, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each gothic pew bearing Victorian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gothic pew over the years, but those crafted by George Hunt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Gothic Pew?

Prices for a gothic pew can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $795 and can go as high as $8,451, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.