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Late 19th Century Rustic East Asian Wooden Prayer Bench
Late 19th Century Rustic East Asian Wooden Prayer Bench

Late 19th Century Rustic East Asian Wooden Prayer Bench

$1,980

Late 19th Century Rustic East Asian Wooden Prayer Bench

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique low wooden bench with shaped apron. Handcrafted East Asian vernacular bench featuring a single-plank top over splayed round legs joined by mortise-and-tenon stretchers. The ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Benches

Materials

Wood

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

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

Antique pinewood church pew with storage compartments from the 18th century
Antique pinewood church pew with storage compartments from the 18th century

Antique pinewood church pew with storage compartments from the 18th century

$1,005

Antique pinewood church pew with storage compartments from the 18th century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

With proper care and maintenance, you can enjoy this prayer bench for many more years. Can you already imagine it with perhaps a few lovely plants on top?

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Antique 18th Century Benches

Materials

Pine

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

$2,721

Antique Italian Carved Walnut Oratoire Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler

Located in Carimate, Como

The religious kneeler features two side carved columns with a central door with inside storage and the typical armrest top. The religious prayer bench is in excellent condition comme...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Architectural Carved Parcel Gilt Pierced Wood Panel, Europe or U.S.
19th Century Architectural Carved Parcel Gilt Pierced Wood Panel, Europe or U.S.

19th Century Architectural Carved Parcel Gilt Pierced Wood Panel, Europe or U.S.

$1,790

19th Century Architectural Carved Parcel Gilt Pierced Wood Panel, Europe or U.S.

Located in Lomita, CA

This piece has a synergy with our listing, LU6651238132442, an antique prayer bench or pew from the late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Ecclesiastical Iron & Bronze Altar Rail
19th Century French Ecclesiastical Iron & Bronze Altar Rail

19th Century French Ecclesiastical Iron & Bronze Altar Rail

$3,500

19th Century French Ecclesiastical Iron & Bronze Altar Rail

Located in Forney, TX

Highly decorative, well made, and heavy duty, with a little imagination this one-of-a-kind salvaged building element can be used a variety of ways, including as the base of a table, ...

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.
Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.

Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.

$1,127Sale Price|40% Off

Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.

Located in Lomita, CA

In altar mode, a footstool with a pillow would allow for contemplation and prayer. In the upright bench mode, the altar-desk converts to a seat.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Religious Items

Materials

Burl

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Prie-Dieu / Prayer Bench
Prie-Dieu / Prayer Bench

Prie-Dieu / Prayer Bench

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H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in

Prie-Dieu / Prayer Bench

Located in Snellegem, BE

Prie-Dieu / Prayer Bench

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

Chinese Painted Antique Elmwood Prayer Bench
Chinese Painted Antique Elmwood Prayer Bench

Chinese Painted Antique Elmwood Prayer Bench

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H 18 in W 72 in D 8 in

Chinese Painted Antique Elmwood Prayer Bench

Located in Bedford, NY

In 1948 the wealthy people left China with their money and jewels but left behind their furniture, which the Government stored in warehouses. Fifty years later that furniture was pu...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Benches

Mahogany Transformation Chair from the Biedermeier Era
Mahogany Transformation Chair from the Biedermeier Era

Mahogany Transformation Chair from the Biedermeier Era

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in

Mahogany Transformation Chair from the Biedermeier Era

Located in Senden, NRW

The frame is made very similar to the antique scissor chairs with one special feature: By positioning the backrest, the chair turns into a prayer bench with the backrest functioning ...

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Antique 1840s Belgian Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19thc Prayer Bench
19thc Prayer Bench

19thc Prayer Bench

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H 8.75 in W 38.5 in D 10.5 in

19thc Prayer Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand made hand carved wooden prayer bench with 19thc striped Linen fabric.. Wonderful prayer bench. great size and provides comfort for ones knees while praying.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Linen, Wood

vintage prayer bench bench 1840
vintage prayer bench bench 1840

vintage prayer bench bench 1840

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H 8.67 in W 92.52 in D 7.09 in

vintage prayer bench bench 1840

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage prayer bench bench 1840 period 1800-1840 design from the Peperbus tower in Zwolle condition good light signs of use size 22 x 235 x 18 (hxwxd) details oak; article...

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Benches

Materials

Oak

19THC PRAYER BENCH WITH LINEN SEAT
19THC PRAYER BENCH WITH LINEN SEAT

19THC PRAYER BENCH WITH LINEN SEAT

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H 38 in W 18 in D 22 in

19THC PRAYER BENCH WITH LINEN SEAT

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC PRAYER BENCH ALL ORIGINAL, UPHOLSTERY IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN, GREAT CONDITION .

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Antique 19th Century American Benches

19THC PRAYER BENCH FROM NEW ENGLAND
19THC PRAYER BENCH FROM NEW ENGLAND

19THC PRAYER BENCH FROM NEW ENGLAND

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H 8 in W 27 in D 8 in

19THC PRAYER BENCH FROM NEW ENGLAND

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY NEW ENGLAND PRAYER BENCH WITH ORIGINAL OLD SURFACE AND A NATURAL SCRUB TOP,SQUARE NAIL CONSTRUCTION AND GREAT COUNTRY FORM

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Antique 19th Century American Benches

Materials

Pine

Vintage Solid Carved Wood Prayer Bench Kneeling Kneeler with Carved Cross
Vintage Solid Carved Wood Prayer Bench Kneeling Kneeler with Carved Cross

Vintage Solid Carved Wood Prayer Bench Kneeling Kneeler with Carved Cross

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H 32 in W 20 in L 32 in

Vintage Solid Carved Wood Prayer Bench Kneeling Kneeler with Carved Cross

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage solid carved wood prayer bench kneeling kneeler with carved cross. Item features solid wood construction, very nice vintage item, great style and form, mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century North American Renaissance Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC
Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC

Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC

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H 47.75 in W 23.5 in D 31 in

Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique French Oak Gothic "Prie Dieu" Prayer Bench Kneeler ~~c. 1880s-1890s Beautifully carved cross, tracery, and quatrefoil accents~~red upholstered kneeling area Upper lif...

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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

English Ecclesiastical Prayer Bench or Pew in the Gothic Style
English Ecclesiastical Prayer Bench or Pew in the Gothic Style

English Ecclesiastical Prayer Bench or Pew in the Gothic Style

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H 37 in W 30 in D 17.5 in

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, featuring two sides panelled with carved Gothic designs of quatrefoils on one end and T...

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Early 20th Century English Gothic Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

19THC PRAYER BENCH FROM NEW ENGLAND
19THC PRAYER BENCH FROM NEW ENGLAND

19THC PRAYER BENCH FROM NEW ENGLAND

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H 8 in W 72 in D 8 in

19THC PRAYER BENCH FROM NEW ENGLAND

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY NEW ENGLAND PRAYER BENCH WITH ORIGINAL OLD PATINA UPHOLSTERED IN LINEN .

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Antique 19th Century American Stools

Materials

Wood, Linen

Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC
Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC

Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC

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H 40 in W 27 in D 23.5 in

Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique French Oak Gothic "Prie Dieu" Prayer Bench Kneeler ~~c. 1880s-1890s Beautifully carved with tracery and Gothic elements Flat top inscribed "Sancta Maria Sancte Leo Orate p...

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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Antique Spanish Gothic Wrought Iron Kneeler Prie Dieu Prayer Benches - a Pair
Antique Spanish Gothic Wrought Iron Kneeler Prie Dieu Prayer Benches - a Pair

Antique Spanish Gothic Wrought Iron Kneeler Prie Dieu Prayer Benches - a Pair

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H 34 in W 22.5 in D 24 in

Antique Spanish Gothic Wrought Iron Kneeler Prie Dieu Prayer Benches - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Spanish Gothic Renaissance Wrought Iron Kneeler "Prie Dieu" Prayer Benches Upholstered in Red Vinyl - a Pair.

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Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Country French Prayer Bench
19th Century Country French Prayer Bench

19th Century Country French Prayer Bench

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H 32 in W 40 in D 23 in

19th Century Country French Prayer Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century country French prayer bench was crafted by talented rural artisans using time-honoured pegged mortise and tenon joinery to create a rustic, sturdy platform upon which an...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Religious Items

Materials

Chestnut

19TH C UPHOLSTERED PRAYER BENCH FROM NEW ENGLAND
19TH C UPHOLSTERED PRAYER BENCH FROM NEW ENGLAND

19TH C UPHOLSTERED PRAYER BENCH FROM NEW ENGLAND

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H 35 in W 96 in D 21 in

19TH C UPHOLSTERED PRAYER BENCH FROM NEW ENGLAND

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY UPHOLSTERED PRAYER BENCH WITH ORIGINAL PATINA , SQUARE NAIL CONSTRUCTION AND GREAT COUNTRY FORM

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Antique 19th Century American Stools

Materials

Wood, Linen

Early 19th Century Original Painted Prayer Bench
Early 19th Century Original Painted Prayer Bench

Early 19th Century Original Painted Prayer Bench

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H 6.5 in W 41.5 in D 6.5 in

Early 19th Century Original Painted Prayer Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Fine early 19th century original grey painted prayer bench was found in Pennsylvania. It is in Fine condition and very sturdy.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Church Prayer Bench or Console Made of Oak
Church Prayer Bench or Console Made of Oak

Church Prayer Bench or Console Made of Oak

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H 36.23 in W 79.93 in D 18.12 in

Church Prayer Bench or Console Made of Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Original 19th century knee bench or prayer bench from a church in Gothic style.

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Console Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Henri II Prayer Bench, Prie Dieu
19th Century French Henri II Prayer Bench, Prie Dieu

19th Century French Henri II Prayer Bench, Prie Dieu

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H 40.5 in W 25 in D 29 in

19th Century French Henri II Prayer Bench, Prie Dieu

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Henri II prayer bench, Prie Dieu was meticulously handcrafted from solid walnut, and features a splendid full relief carving of a couple taking a moment to pray a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Blackened Prayer Bench with Fabric
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Blackened Prayer Bench with Fabric

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Blackened Prayer Bench with Fabric

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H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Blackened Prayer Bench with Fabric

Located in Dallas, TX

The religious "Prie-Dieu" (French for Praying God) is upholstered with a beige and red geometric pattern fabric, and embellished by decorative nailheads. The walnut prayer bench is i...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Religious Items

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Walnut

Mid-Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Prayer Bench with Velvet
Mid-Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Prayer Bench with Velvet

Mid-Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Prayer Bench with Velvet

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H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 17 in

Mid-Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Prayer Bench with Velvet

Located in Dallas, TX

The worship "Prie-Dieu" (French for Praying God) is upholstered with a light blue velvet fabric, and embellished by decorative nail heads. The walnut prayer bench is in excellent con...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or "Prie-Dieu" with Silk Fabric
19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or "Prie-Dieu" with Silk Fabric

19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or "Prie-Dieu" with Silk Fabric

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H 34 in W 20.5 in D 19 in

19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or "Prie-Dieu" with Silk Fabric

Located in Dallas, TX

The religious "Prie-Dieu" (French for Praying God) is upholstered with vintage floral, silk fabric in a neutral beige and pale green palette. The prayer bench is in excellent conditi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

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Silk, Walnut

18th Century Blue Minimalist Church Pew
18th Century Blue Minimalist Church Pew

18th Century Blue Minimalist Church Pew

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H 36 in W 96 in D 16.5 in

18th Century Blue Minimalist Church Pew

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An 18th Century Minimalist prayer bench in blue. Made in the USA, 1700s.

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Antique 18th Century American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Wood

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

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

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H 60 in W 24 in D 27.5 in

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

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Oak Prayer Bench with Needlepoint and Carved Cross
Mid-19th Century French Oak Prayer Bench with Needlepoint and Carved Cross

Mid-19th Century French Oak Prayer Bench with Needlepoint and Carved Cross

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H 34 in W 19.75 in D 18 in

Mid-19th Century French Oak Prayer Bench with Needlepoint and Carved Cross

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions or your living room or office for a beautiful religious accent. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Antique French Walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Catholic Chapel Bench
Antique French Walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Catholic Chapel Bench

Antique French Walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Catholic Chapel Bench

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H 39.25 in W 20.5 in D 25.5 in

Antique French Walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Catholic Chapel Bench

Located in Choudrant, LA

Antique French walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Catholic Chapel bench ~Direct from France~ ~This large “prie dieu” or kneeler was one of several unique liturgical items in our mos...

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Vintage 1930s French Gothic Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

vintage chairs prayer chair 1950s
vintage chairs prayer chair 1950s

vintage chairs prayer chair 1950s

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H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in

vintage chairs prayer chair 1950s

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage chairs prayer chair 1950s period 1950s design unknown condition good light signs of use; size 70 x 58 x 50 (hxwxd) seat height 30 cm; details upholstery; rosewood...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Benches

Materials

Metal

Italian Louis XIII Period, Walnut Inginocchiatoio, Early 18th Century
Italian Louis XIII Period, Walnut Inginocchiatoio, Early 18th Century

Italian Louis XIII Period, Walnut Inginocchiatoio, Early 18th Century

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H 32 in W 36.25 in D 23.5 in

Italian Louis XIII Period, Walnut Inginocchiatoio, Early 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Oversized prayer bench with spiral turned supports and molded edge capitals, the lower plinth section raised on small feet.

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIII Night Stands

19th Century French Louis XIII Hand Carved Oak Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler
19th Century French Louis XIII Hand Carved Oak Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler

19th Century French Louis XIII Hand Carved Oak Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler

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H 32.25 in W 18.5 in D 17 in

19th Century French Louis XIII Hand Carved Oak Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler

Located in Dallas, TX

The Prie-Dieu features a hinged slant top to store bibles, rosaries and missals and a wide lower platform base to rest your knees. The religious prayer bench is in excellent conditio...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Religious Items

Materials

Oak

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An assortment of prayer benches is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and oak, all prayer benches available were constructed with great care. Prayer benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Prayer benches are generally popular furniture pieces, but louis xv and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,480, while they’re typically $568 on the low end and $16,500 highest priced.

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