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Praying Chair

Pair of Antique 17th-Century French Chairs--Simple, functional beauty, Louis XIV
Pair of Antique 17th-Century French Chairs--Simple, functional beauty, Louis XIV

Pair of Antique 17th-Century French Chairs--Simple, functional beauty, Louis XIV

Located in Saint Helena, CA

! This is a near pair of early French chairs. They are dated circa 1690; imagine more than 300

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Chairs

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Oak, Walnut

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Contemporary, modern powder coated Aluminium, Solid Oak Dining Chair
Contemporary, modern powder coated Aluminium, Solid Oak Dining Chair

Contemporary, modern powder coated Aluminium, Solid Oak Dining Chair

By Sebastian Blakeley

Located in Loddiswell, Devon

of the praying mantis, this chair isn't just furniture; it's a work of art. The Mantíde isn't just a

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Norwegian African Teak Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
1960s Norwegian African Teak Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

1960s Norwegian African Teak Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Located in Victoria, BC

We are excited to introduce a Norwegian reclining lounge chair and ottoman, freshly overhauled with

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

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Gloriously Hand Carved & Great Condition Antique Gothic Revival Pray Chair 1800s
Gloriously Hand Carved & Great Condition Antique Gothic Revival Pray Chair 1800s

Gloriously Hand Carved & Great Condition Antique Gothic Revival Pray Chair 1800s

Located in Lisse, NL

praying chair from the mid-late 1800s. This one of a kind Gothic Revival chair for praying is the best we

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

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Pair of Vintage Italian Leather CAB 413 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Pair of Vintage Italian Leather CAB 413 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina

Pair of Vintage Italian Leather CAB 413 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina

By Mario Bellini

Located in Victoria, BC

This stunning pair of vintage Mario Bellini 413 CAB chairs exudes timeless elegance and exceptional

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Materials

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Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood Cast Iron Tabernacle
Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood Cast Iron Tabernacle

Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood Cast Iron Tabernacle

Located in Forney, TX

shrine or pray worship room, chair side table, pedestal or plant stand, side cabinet. Condition: A

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Antique 19th Century European Empire Revival Religious Items

Materials

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Empire Praying Chair
Empire Praying Chair

Empire Praying Chair

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H 105.52 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in

Empire Praying Chair

Located in Noord-Brabant, NL

Empire Praying Chair

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Religious Items

Materials

Mahogany

French Sculptural Praying Mantis Chair
French Sculptural Praying Mantis Chair

French Sculptural Praying Mantis Chair

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H 33 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in

French Sculptural Praying Mantis Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anonymous three-legged sculptural art-chair with praying mantis motif, comprised of hand cut and

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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Steel

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French Lorraine Side Chair Oak, French, 1940

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18th Century Queen Anne Lacquer cabinet on stand.

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Located in Benington, Herts

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16th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Refectory Table, Circa 1580

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Located in Hoddesdon, GB

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English Oak Dresser Base

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$5,648

H 34 in W 77.5 in D 20.5 in

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Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

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17th Century William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers

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$11,714

H 37.41 in W 38.39 in D 23.04 in

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Located in Hoddesdon, GB

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18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut

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Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

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$16,500

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Located in Harrodsburg, KY

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George II Period Dresser on Cabriole Legs

George II Period Dresser on Cabriole Legs

$19,500

H 33.5 in W 72.25 in D 18.75 in

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Located in Harrodsburg, KY

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Fine Quality George III Antique Mahogany Hanging Corner Cabinet

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Located in Suffolk, GB

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Praying Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal praying chair for your home. A praying chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage praying chair now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer praying chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A praying chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one praying chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but BassamFellows and Sebastian Blakeley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Praying Chair?

Prices for a praying chair start at $795 and top out at $13,400 with the average selling for $2,005.