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English Gothic Revival Walnut Prie-dieu
English Gothic Revival Walnut Prie-dieu

English Gothic Revival Walnut Prie-dieu

Located in Queens, NY

English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) walnut Prie-dieu with fretwork design and needlepoint

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Antique 19th Century British Gothic Religious Items

Italian Roman Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu, 18th Century
Italian Roman Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu, 18th Century

Italian Roman Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu, 18th Century

Located in CH

18th-Century Louis XV Italian Roman Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu This Roman prie-dieu is made in two

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair

Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Figured Walnut Veneered Prie-dieu, Italian Circa 1700
A Figured Walnut Veneered Prie-dieu, Italian Circa 1700

A Figured Walnut Veneered Prie-dieu, Italian Circa 1700

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Figured Walnut Veneered Prie-dieu, Italian Circa 1700 The walnut prie-dieu with canted corners

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

A Northern Italian Polychrome Pine Prie-Dieu Circa 1784
A Northern Italian Polychrome Pine Prie-Dieu Circa 1784

A Northern Italian Polychrome Pine Prie-Dieu Circa 1784

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Northern Italian Polychrome Pine Prie-Dieu Circa 1784 The prie-dieu or inginocchitorio with a

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Prie Dieu Recliner of the 19th Century Dated1879
Prie Dieu Recliner of the 19th Century Dated1879

Prie Dieu Recliner of the 19th Century Dated1879

Located in Madrid, ES

PRIE DIEU RECLINER OF THE 19TH CENTURY DATED 1879 BEAUTIFUL RECLINER TO PRAY FROM THE XIX CENTURY

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Antique 1870s Religious Items

Materials

Wood

16th Century Prie-Dieu 'Praying Kneeler' Made of Walnut and Burl
16th Century Prie-Dieu 'Praying Kneeler' Made of Walnut and Burl

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.

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Burl

Fine 19th Century French Marquetry Prayer Kneeler (Prie-dieu)
Fine 19th Century French Marquetry Prayer Kneeler (Prie-dieu)

Fine 19th Century French Marquetry Prayer Kneeler (Prie-dieu)

Located in Austin, TX

French prayer kneeler (prie-dieu), 19thc., of carved marquetry case, having hinge top opening to

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique English 19th Century Bobbin Prie Dieu Chair Side Chair
Antique English 19th Century Bobbin Prie Dieu Chair Side Chair

Antique English 19th Century Bobbin Prie Dieu Chair Side Chair

Located in London, GB

Antique English 19th Century Bobbin Prie Dieu Chair on original brass cup castors C.1820 A pretty

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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique French Carved Wood "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Circa 1850-1870.
Antique French Carved Wood "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Circa 1850-1870.

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. Acquired from an old

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair
Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

Located in Carimate, Como

A good antique Italian Oratoire or Prie Dieu walnut cabinet crafted in beautiful wood, it stands on

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Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th C. French Provincial Carved Cherry Prie-Dieu with Woven Rush Seat
19th C. French Provincial Carved Cherry Prie-Dieu with Woven Rush Seat

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

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Antique 1850s French French Provincial Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Cherry

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

‘Prie-dieu‘. Hinging the chair back on the front of the arms transforms the chair into a raised

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

English Jacobean Walnut Prie-dieu

English Jacobean Walnut Prie-dieu

Located in Queens, NY

English Jacobean style (19th Cent) walnut prie a dieu with swirl supports.

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Antique 19th Century British Jacobean Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

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

velvet upholstery, and dressed with decorative brass nail heads. The tall religious "Prie-Dieu" (French

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

A Very Rare Regence Walnut Metamorphic Chair/ Prie Dieu
A Very Rare Regence Walnut Metamorphic Chair/ Prie Dieu

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

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Prie-Dieu or Oratory in Walnut and Burl Walnut, circa 1600
Prie-Dieu or Oratory in Walnut and Burl Walnut, circa 1600

Prie-Dieu or Oratory in Walnut and Burl Walnut, circa 1600

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Elegant oratory or prieu dieu (prayer Kneeler) in walnut and burr walnut from northern Italy circa

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Prie-Dieu with Carved Cross and Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Prie-Dieu with Carved Cross and Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Prie-Dieu with Carved Cross and Upholstery

Located in Dallas, TX

Dress a bedroom, chapel corner, or private study with this refined devotional antique kneeler crafted in France circa 1870 and shaped in the graceful Louis XV taste. Fashioned from r...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Walnut Three-Drawer Chest
Italian Walnut Three-Drawer Chest

Italian Walnut Three-Drawer Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

brass drawer pulls and escutheons. We believe this piece to be a modified prie dieu as the drawers are

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Chairs with Kneeler from Italy
Antique Chairs with Kneeler from Italy

Antique Chairs with Kneeler from Italy

$1,875Sale Price / item|22% Off

Antique Chairs with Kneeler from Italy

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

. "Prie Dieu" chairs: the space in the back was used to store the prayer book and any glasses. They have

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Early 20th Century Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

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

, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a double turned stretcher

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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

, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a double turned stretcher

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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

, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a double turned stretcher

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

A French Louis XVI style Kneeler / Valet in the manner of Maison Jansen.
A French Louis XVI style Kneeler / Valet in the manner of Maison Jansen.

A French Louis XVI style Kneeler / Valet in the manner of Maison Jansen.

By Maison Jansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

tapering legs.. The worship “Prie Dieu” (Praying God in French) could also make a nice valet in your

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet

Located in Dallas, TX

worship "Prie-Dieu" (French for Praying God) is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers
Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers

Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers

Located in Dallas, TX

kneeler seat below. Called a prie dieu by the French such a find is unusual as an intact pair! Circa

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet

18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

oratory (prie-dieu / altar) Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, with later 19th century

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Italian 19th Century Upholstered Walnut Footstool with Carved Base
Italian 19th Century Upholstered Walnut Footstool with Carved Base

Italian 19th Century Upholstered Walnut Footstool with Carved Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

detail occasionally found on Italian stools and prie-dieu-style seating from the period. Versatile in

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Antique 19th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Brass

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

Prie-Dieu / Prayer Bench

Unavailable|$4,377

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

Original Prie-Dieu 1920s
Original Prie-Dieu 1920s

Original Prie-Dieu 1920s

Unavailable|$1,106

Original Prie-Dieu 1920s

Located in Lábatlan, HU

A small and decorative prie-dieu. In French: prie-dieu means to "pray [to] God”. It is a type of

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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Prie-Dieu

18th Century Italian Prie-Dieu

Located in Armadale, Victoria

A late 18th century north Italian painted pine Prie-Dieu.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Other Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

North Italian carved walnut Prie-Dieu
North Italian carved walnut Prie-Dieu

North Italian carved walnut Prie-Dieu

Located in Snellegem, BE

North Italian carved walnut Prie-Dieu

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches

Italian Renaissance walnut prie-dieu
Italian Renaissance walnut prie-dieu

Italian Renaissance walnut prie-dieu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Italian Renaissance walnut prie-dieu, the rectangular top with a dentil-banded edge over a single

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Prie-dieu Chair
19th Century French Prie-dieu Chair

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

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Side Chairs

Late 19th century prie dieu chair
Late 19th century prie dieu chair

Late 19th century prie dieu chair

Located in Warrington, GB

Late 19th century prie dieu chair. Good overall condition. Solid and useable with just the right

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Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

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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

Located in Newberry, SC

A French Country Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler in oak with Gothic style cross on back and

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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

Located in Newberry, SC

An Antique French Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler in mahogany and red velvet with unusual turned

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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

Located in Newberry, SC

A French Prie Dieu Prayer Chair Kneeler with a carved cross on the back, turned legs, and original

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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

1650's Italian Renaissance walnut church prie dieu
1650's Italian Renaissance walnut church prie dieu

1650's Italian Renaissance walnut church prie dieu

Located in Lyon, RH-Alps

original Italian Renaissance prie dieu walnut wood certainly from Lombardy circa 1650's open

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

17th or 18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Prie Dieu Cabinet
17th or 18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Prie Dieu Cabinet

17th or 18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Prie Dieu Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

17th or 18th century Italian baroque walnut prie dieu cabinet with a single drawer and warm patina.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Painted and Gilt Carved Wood Prie Dieu Prayer Stool
Victorian Painted and Gilt Carved Wood Prie Dieu Prayer Stool

Victorian Painted and Gilt Carved Wood Prie Dieu Prayer Stool

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

condition, minor wear Offered for sale an antique Victorian prie dieu Carved wood frame with painted

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Antique 19th Century Stools

Materials

Giltwood

Victorian Painted and Gilt Carved Wood Prie Dieu Prayer Stool
Victorian Painted and Gilt Carved Wood Prie Dieu Prayer Stool

Victorian Painted and Gilt Carved Wood Prie Dieu Prayer Stool

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

condition, minor wear Offered for sale an antique Victorian prie dieu Carved wood frame with painted

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Antique 19th Century Stools

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

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Cherry

Prie-dieu, Two Kneelers from Early 19th Century
Prie-dieu, Two Kneelers from Early 19th Century

Prie-dieu, Two Kneelers from Early 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Early pendant of wooden kneelers with folding seats for praying and saying the rosary, padded with nailed leather in fine condition. usable as valet.

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Antique 19th Century German Napoleon Chairs

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

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

19th Century Prie-Diau

Unavailable|$2,250

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

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Prie Dieu For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal prie dieu for your home. Each prie dieu for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a prie dieu — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right prie dieu, those designed in Victorian, Louis XV and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one prie dieu that is appealing in its simplicity, but Guéret Frères produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Prie Dieu?

Prices for a prie dieu can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,284.
Questions About Prie Dieu
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a prie-dieu, kneel down on the platform that extends outwards from the base. Then, position your elbows on the flat top and fold your hands in prayer. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique prie-dieu furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pronounce prie-dieu as “PREE-dyu”. This word is French, and is said with traditional French pronunciation. It refers to a kind of kneeling bench designed for praying. On 1stDibs, find a range of prie-dieu furniture pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.