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19th Century French Gilt Prayer Chair
19th Century French Gilt Prayer Chair

19th Century French Gilt Prayer Chair

$1,334

H 56 in W 56 in D 55 in

19th Century French Gilt Prayer Chair

Located in Southampton, GB

19th Century, French Metamorphic Prayer Chair. Lovely original gilt paint frame, reupholstered in

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Oak, Pine, Giltwood

Craftsman Campaign Prayer Chair
Craftsman Campaign Prayer Chair

Craftsman Campaign Prayer Chair

$1,800

H 31.5 in W 24.25 in D 22 in

Craftsman Campaign Prayer Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-20th century, craftsman, Campaign or prayer chair features a carved cherry frame with newly

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Antique Prayer Chair, English, Needlepoint, Ecclesiastical, Prie Dieu, Regency
Antique Prayer Chair, English, Needlepoint, Ecclesiastical, Prie Dieu, Regency

Antique Prayer Chair, English, Needlepoint, Ecclesiastical, Prie Dieu, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique prayer chair. An English, upholstered ecclesiastical prie dieu seat, dating to

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Antique 1820s British Regency Chairs

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"
Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"

Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"

By Dante Savonarola

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Interesting & Rare Upholstery 19th Century Metamorphic Prayer Chair, Sometimes Also Known as

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

Pair of circa 1840 Hand Carved Prie Dieu High Back Prayer Chairs Original Bases
Pair of circa 1840 Hand Carved Prie Dieu High Back Prayer Chairs Original Bases

Pair of circa 1840 Hand Carved Prie Dieu High Back Prayer Chairs Original Bases

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

were originally designed as prayer chairs and are the finest quality. The frames are solid walnut, the

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Vintage English Oak Occasional Chape Hall Chairs Lovely Primate Patian
Pair of Vintage English Oak Occasional Chape Hall Chairs Lovely Primate Patian

Pair of Vintage English Oak Occasional Chape Hall Chairs Lovely Primate Patian

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

hall prayer chairs These are a very early Victorian pair, quite a primate by design, they may even

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gothic Prayer Slipper Chair
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gothic Prayer Slipper Chair

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gothic Prayer Slipper Chair

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 41.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gothic Prayer Slipper Chair

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Handcrafted unique Gothic slipper chair with striking proportions and refined design. Re

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rector's Prie-Dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency
Antique Rector's Prie-Dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency

Antique Rector's Prie-Dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique rector's prie-dieu chair. An English, rosewood ecclesiastical prayer seat

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs

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

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in France

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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Victorian Prayer Chair
Victorian Prayer Chair

Victorian Prayer Chair

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 20.08 in D 23.63 in

Victorian Prayer Chair

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

. The design of these antique prayer chairs was so that you can kneel on the seat and place your hands

Category

Antique 1890s British Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Vintage French Gothic Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler

Unavailable

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

Unavailable

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

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

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

Unavailable

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

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

19th Century French Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair

Unavailable

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Cherry

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

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

Campaign Prayer Chair, 19th Century
Campaign Prayer Chair, 19th Century

Campaign Prayer Chair, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 32.25 in W 26 in D 19.13 in

Campaign Prayer Chair, 19th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

We are offering a wood and fabric chair from the 19th century. It has an intricate inlay design on

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Campaign Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Chair in Pink Velvet with Bible, Germany, circa 1920
Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Chair in Pink Velvet with Bible, Germany, circa 1920

Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Chair in Pink Velvet with Bible, Germany, circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautifully handcrafted oak prie-dieu chair with pink velvet upholstery from a German monastery

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Vintage 1920s German Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Oak

19th Century Prie-Diau
19th Century Prie-Diau

19th Century Prie-Diau

Unavailable

H 41 in W 9 in D 16 in

19th Century Prie-Diau

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th Century Prayer Chair - "Prie-Dieu", carved wooden chair with a cushioned seat(kneeler), tall

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Set of Ten Uncommonly Designed Biedermeier Chairs
Set of Ten Uncommonly Designed Biedermeier Chairs

Set of Ten Uncommonly Designed Biedermeier Chairs

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H 19.5 in W 16.5 in D 18 in

Set of Ten Uncommonly Designed Biedermeier Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

cushion. Flat shoulder board (engraved "S M") for use as prayer chairs. Original patinated

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Antique Dutch Prayer Oak Chair with Wicker Seat, 1900s
Antique Dutch Prayer Oak Chair with Wicker Seat, 1900s

Antique Dutch Prayer Oak Chair with Wicker Seat, 1900s

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in

Antique Dutch Prayer Oak Chair with Wicker Seat, 1900s

Located in Riga, Latvia

- lacquered oakwood with wicker seat - very good condition - rustic style Measurse: H 96 cm, H (seat) 38 cm, D 38 cm, W 50 cm   

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Pair of Beechwood Prayer Chairs
Pair of Beechwood Prayer Chairs

Pair of Beechwood Prayer Chairs

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H 39 in W 17 in D 15 in

Pair of Beechwood Prayer Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

A pair of beechwood prayer chairs in exceptional condition featuring sabre legs and a woven rush

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

19thc French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

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H 37 in W 18 in D 17 in

19thc French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

Located in New York, NY

19thc French Napoleon III Prayer chair. Newly reupholstered.

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Fabric

Pair of Painted Beechwood Prayer Chairs
Pair of Painted Beechwood Prayer Chairs

Pair of Painted Beechwood Prayer Chairs

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H 38 in W 17 in D 14 in

Pair of Painted Beechwood Prayer Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful pair of beechwood prayer chairs featuring sabre legs and a woven rush seat in recent

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

English Prayer Chair of Carved Walnut
English Prayer Chair of Carved Walnut

English Prayer Chair of Carved Walnut

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H 46 in W 22 in D 19 in

English Prayer Chair of Carved Walnut

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English prayer chair (or prie-dieu chair) of carved walnut featuring an upholstered back

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Brass

19thC French Prayer Chair
19thC French Prayer Chair

19thC French Prayer Chair

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H 28 in W 24 in D 24 in

19thC French Prayer Chair

Located in New York, NY

Convertible back prayer chair. The chair goes from a sitting position to a kneeling position

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Linen

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. This charming prie

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Ebonised & Fabric Aesthetic Movement Prayer Chair with Casters
Antique Victorian Ebonised & Fabric Aesthetic Movement Prayer Chair with Casters

Antique Victorian Ebonised & Fabric Aesthetic Movement Prayer Chair with Casters

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have a antique Victorian (1837-1901) aesthetic movement prayer chair with a cushion. This

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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Fabric

English Needlepoint Prayer Chair With Barley Twist Legs
English Needlepoint Prayer Chair With Barley Twist Legs

English Needlepoint Prayer Chair With Barley Twist Legs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Upholstered prayer chair with original geometric needlepoint covering and turned barley twist front

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Side Chairs

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Benches

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Carved and Painted Prayer Chair with Antique Kilim Tapestry
19th Century French Carved and Painted Prayer Chair with Antique Kilim Tapestry

19th Century French Carved and Painted Prayer Chair with Antique Kilim Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique "Prie-Dieu", or prayer chair, was carved in France, circa 1880. The prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century French Carved Prayers Chair or Prie Dieux
19th Century French Carved Prayers Chair or Prie Dieux

19th Century French Carved Prayers Chair or Prie Dieux

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H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in

19th Century French Carved Prayers Chair or Prie Dieux

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A 19th century French elaborately hand carved ebony cross splat Prie-Dieu or prayer chair. A

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early & Rare 19thc  Walnut Ladder Back  Prayer Chair From New England
Early & Rare 19thc  Walnut Ladder Back  Prayer Chair From New England

Early & Rare 19thc Walnut Ladder Back Prayer Chair From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic early 19thc ladder back prayer chair from New England .This fun walnut chair has the

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Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

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H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

Located in New York, NY

Classic Napoleon III spool leg chair. The seat cushion has been covered in vintage Belgian linen.

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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Ebony

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

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Linen, Oak

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

Antique French Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair

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H 34.25 in W 16.5 in D 14 in

Antique French Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair

Located in Houston, TX

This charming prie dieu was once used in a French church as both chair and kneeler. The 18.5 inch

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

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

19th c. French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

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H 37 in W 19 in D 16 in

19th c. French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

Located in New York, NY

very decorative recently reupholstered in Belgian vintage linen beautiful fabric pleated detail at legs nail head detailing great original patina

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Dallas, TX

metamorphic Prie-Dieu (aka pray God prayer chair) by raising the seat with hinges at the back, and revealing a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Victorian Hardwood Prayer Chair Part of Suite Silk Floral and Birds Upholstery
Victorian Hardwood Prayer Chair Part of Suite Silk Floral and Birds Upholstery

Victorian Hardwood Prayer Chair Part of Suite Silk Floral and Birds Upholstery

By Liberty & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Prayer chair with a mahogany frame and

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Six Vintage Spanish Jacobean Hall Prayer Chairs Red Renaissance Revival Gothic
Six Vintage Spanish Jacobean Hall Prayer Chairs Red Renaissance Revival Gothic

Six Vintage Spanish Jacobean Hall Prayer Chairs Red Renaissance Revival Gothic

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of six vintage narrow Spanish "Prayer" hall chairs in the Renaissance Revival / Jacobean style

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Carved Wood Folding Chair with Shelf, Netherlands, 1950s
Carved Wood Folding Chair with Shelf, Netherlands, 1950s

Carved Wood Folding Chair with Shelf, Netherlands, 1950s

Located in Rīga, LV

Carved wood prayer chair with a folding seat, upholstered with faux leather.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Rustic Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

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H 37 in W 18 in D 17 in

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Located in New York, NY

19th century French Napoleon III ebonized prayer chair

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Spanish Moorish High Back Hall Chairs
Pair of Spanish Moorish High Back Hall Chairs

Pair of Spanish Moorish High Back Hall Chairs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hall Prayer Chairs. Turned wood feet.

Category

20th Century Moorish Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Raffia, Wood

19th Century Howard & Sons Prie Dieu Chair
19th Century Howard & Sons Prie Dieu Chair

19th Century Howard & Sons Prie Dieu Chair

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H 35.04 in W 19.3 in D 24.81 in

19th Century Howard & Sons Prie Dieu Chair

By Howard and Sons

Located in Batley, GB

An early Howard & Sons Prie Dieu or prayer chair. The walnut frame raised on turned front legs with

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Antique 1850s British High Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hindley & Sons Prie-dieu c1850
Hindley & Sons Prie-dieu c1850

Hindley & Sons Prie-dieu c1850

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H 38.19 in W 19.3 in D 26.38 in

Hindley & Sons Prie-dieu c1850

By Charles Hindley & Sons

Located in Batley, GB

A superb mid 19th century Prie-dieu or prayer chair by the renowned Charles Hindley & Sons of 134

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Prayer Kneeling Chair / Thonet H 6760
Prayer Kneeling Chair / Thonet H 6760

Prayer Kneeling Chair / Thonet H 6760

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H 35.44 in W 20.87 in D 25.6 in

Prayer Kneeling Chair / Thonet H 6760

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1890-1940 - Refurbished - Marked.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stunning Victorian Mahogany Bench Part of Suite Silk Floral and Birds Upholstery
Stunning Victorian Mahogany Bench Part of Suite Silk Floral and Birds Upholstery

Stunning Victorian Mahogany Bench Part of Suite Silk Floral and Birds Upholstery

By Liberty & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, I have this bench, then a larger Library armchair, a small Library chair and then a prayer chair

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Victorian Horseshoe Back Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Reading Chair
Victorian Horseshoe Back Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Reading Chair

Victorian Horseshoe Back Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Reading Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

grand and well made piece, these first came to life as an office prayer chair, you could turn around and

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Victorian Mahogany Library Chair Part of Suite Satin Floral and Birds Upholstery
Victorian Mahogany Library Chair Part of Suite Satin Floral and Birds Upholstery

Victorian Mahogany Library Chair Part of Suite Satin Floral and Birds Upholstery

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

prayer chair and then a 2-3 person bench, all with the same frames and same upholstery. I have included a

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Portuguese Low Mahogany and Leather Upholstered "Saddle Chair"
A Portuguese Low Mahogany and Leather Upholstered "Saddle Chair"

A Portuguese Low Mahogany and Leather Upholstered "Saddle Chair"

Located in Atlanta, GA

leather, used as a low chair and a prayer bench Please go to www.robuck.co to see our complete

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

French 19th Century Provincial Walnut Prie-Dieu
French 19th Century Provincial Walnut Prie-Dieu

French 19th Century Provincial Walnut Prie-Dieu

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H 37.75 in W 16.875 in D 14.5 in

French 19th Century Provincial Walnut Prie-Dieu

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

used for a lifetime. Just lift the hinged seat to allow your little one to say their goodnight prayers

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vintage High Back Jacobean Style Spanish Hall Prayer Chairs, Pair
Vintage High Back Jacobean Style Spanish Hall Prayer Chairs, Pair

Vintage High Back Jacobean Style Spanish Hall Prayer Chairs, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage high back Jacobean style Spanish hall prayer chairs, pair Offered for sale is a 20th

Category

20th Century Jacobean Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Baroque Prayer Chair, Walnut, 18th Century
Baroque Prayer Chair, Walnut, 18th Century

Baroque Prayer Chair, Walnut, 18th Century

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H 37.41 in W 23.23 in D 17.52 in

Baroque Prayer Chair, Walnut, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Prayer chair made of solid walnut with two chest compartments, a tabernacle compartment and one

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This mid nineteenth century French hand-carved walnut prayer chair, or prie-dieu in French

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

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

Category

Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany and Velvet Prayer Chair
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany and Velvet Prayer Chair

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany and Velvet Prayer Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique "Prie Dieu" (or prayer chair), was crafted in France circa 1870, and probably comes

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

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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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

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Prayer Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of prayer chairs available for sale. Each of these unique prayer chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. Prayer chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of prayer chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Louis XV and Arts and Crafts prayer chairs are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small prayer chairs measuring 14 inches across.

How Much are Prayer Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,425, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $4,121 highest priced.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

Questions About Prayer Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A prayer bench, also known as a hassock or prie-dieu, is a piece of furniture that you can kneel on when praying. It helps to keep your knees feeling comfortable and elevated off the floor. Shop a variety of prayer benches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A prayer chair, or a prayer bench, can sometimes also be called a prie-dieu and is a desk or chair created specifically for prayer or devotional studies. These religiously significant pieces of furniture appeared in different places around the globe and are very different in shape and appearance. Shop a collection of prayer chairs and prayer benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.