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19th Century French Victorian Prie-Dieu, Oratory in Mahogany with Vitrine
19th Century French Victorian Prie-Dieu, Oratory in Mahogany with Vitrine

19th Century French Victorian Prie-Dieu, Oratory in Mahogany with Vitrine

Sold|$2,920

19th Century French Victorian Prie-Dieu, Oratory in Mahogany with Vitrine

Located in Miami, FL

The Prie-Dieu is a type of prayer desk primarily intended for private devotional use, but may also be found in churches.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

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

Sold|$1,950

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 features a carved cross and scrolls on the back and curved feet on the front.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Antique French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Chapel Gothic Cabinet
Antique French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Chapel Gothic Cabinet

Antique French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Chapel Gothic Cabinet

Sold|$2,755

Antique French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Prie Dieu Chapel Gothic Cabinet

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved walnut prayer kneeler Prie Dieu chapel gothic cabinet Direct from France, this stunning 19th century carved walnut “Prie Dieu” or kneeler.

Category

Antique 1890s French Gothic Benches

Materials

Walnut

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

Sold|$3,500

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...

Category

Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler
18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler

18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler

Sold|$1,500

18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France, circa 1760, the fruitwood Oratoire stands on four small bun feet over a knee resting platform base with door and underneath storage. The Prie-Dieu features a hinge...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Carved Cross Splat Prie-Dieu
19th Century French Carved Cross Splat Prie-Dieu

19th Century French Carved Cross Splat Prie-Dieu

Sold|$1,650

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 century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Sold|$1,100

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

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France, circa 1880, the traditional kneeler stands on four turned legs and feet over a simple straight apron. The Prie-Dieu features a hinged slant top to store bibles, ro...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Religious Items

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Blackened "Prie-Dieu" Prayer Chair
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Blackened "Prie-Dieu" Prayer Chair

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Blackened "Prie-Dieu" Prayer Chair

Sold|$950

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Blackened "Prie-Dieu" Prayer Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

The Napoleon III religious "Prie-Dieu" (French for Praying God) is upholstered with a intricate pink and white floral leaf pattern fabric, and embellished with a decorative gimp thro...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

19thC Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Chapel Antique Architectural Prie Dieu Niche
19thC Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Chapel Antique Architectural Prie Dieu Niche

19thC Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Chapel Antique Architectural Prie Dieu Niche

Sold|$3,803 / set

19thC Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Chapel Antique Architectural Prie Dieu Niche

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This is an extremely attractive pairing, which could be used as a Prie Dieu or shrine, or a wonderful decorative folly with fabulous patination!

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler

Sold|$1,800

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Prie-Dieu Prayer Kneeler

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France, circa 1850, the fruitwood "Oratoire" stands on small tapered feet over a knee resting platform base. The Prie-Dieu features a slant top to display a bible, and whe...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Religious Items

Materials

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

Sold|$750

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

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France, circa 1880, the traditional, fruitwood kneeler has scroll feet, a wide, cushioned seat, and features a large, hand-carved cross further embellished with intricate ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Victorian Antique Chair, 19th Century Prie Dieu in Rosewood Bedroom Side Chair
Victorian Antique Chair, 19th Century Prie Dieu in Rosewood Bedroom Side Chair

Victorian Antique Chair, 19th Century Prie Dieu in Rosewood Bedroom Side Chair

Sold|$1,052

Victorian Antique Chair, 19th Century Prie Dieu in Rosewood Bedroom Side Chair

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a Victorian, antique chair, a 19th century prie dieu in rosewood ideal as a bedroom side chair and dating to circa 1870.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu
French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

Sold|$545

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A delightful 19th century prie deux, upholstered in a cadet blue-green velvet fabric. The frame is made of hardwood that has been ebonized. This exceptional finish has become patinat...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood, Trimming

Italian, Tuscan 17th Century Walnut Prie-dieu 'Inginocchiatoio'
Italian, Tuscan 17th Century Walnut Prie-dieu 'Inginocchiatoio'

Italian, Tuscan 17th Century Walnut Prie-dieu 'Inginocchiatoio'

Sold|$9,960

Italian, Tuscan 17th Century Walnut Prie-dieu 'Inginocchiatoio'

Located in Atlanta, GA

An important, grand scale, and wonderfully aged example of an Italian inginocchiatoio. The piece originally meant for storing reliquaries, books, and kneeling in prayer has a rectang...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler or "Prie-Dieu" with Needlepoint
19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler or "Prie-Dieu" with Needlepoint

19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler or "Prie-Dieu" with Needlepoint

Sold|$750

19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler or "Prie-Dieu" with Needlepoint

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant fruit wood prayer chair from a private chapel was crafted in France, circa 1880. The kneeler features a large hand carved cross supported with a row of spindles. It is u...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Religious Items

Materials

Walnut, Tapestry

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

Sold|$1,800

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 Baroque Walnut Credenza with four Drawers
Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza with four Drawers

Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza with four Drawers

Sold|$3,800

Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza with four Drawers

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian Baroque walnut credenza, or 'prie dieu', a piece of furniture originally used for kneeling in prayer.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

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

Sold|$3,260

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 religious kneeler from the late 19th century, featuring a padded black leather top rail a...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Leather

Unusual Louis XV Painted Armchair
Unusual Louis XV Painted Armchair

Unusual Louis XV Painted Armchair

Sold|$4,800

Unusual Louis XV Painted Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

This chair transforms into a prie dieu.

Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Rare French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Rare French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Chair

Rare French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Chair

Sold|$5,800

Rare French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

This gracefully carved walnut armchair was probably a prie-dieu: the back is hinged, and lifts up, allowing one to kneel upon it and pray.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Fur, Walnut

Antique French Walnut Prayer Kneeler
Antique French Walnut Prayer Kneeler

Antique French Walnut Prayer Kneeler

Sold|$1,295

Antique French Walnut Prayer Kneeler

Located in Dallas, TX

Sculpted from select French walnut, this prie dieu features a depiction of the cross surrounded by columnar architecture, with its silk brocade upholstery apparently in very servicea...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

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

English Prayer Chair of Carved Walnut

Sold|$895

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 and seat with foliate designs to the top and turned barley twist sides and support...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

Sold|$2,400

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.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

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

Sold|$425

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

Located in Dallas, TX

The chair with a wide and cushioned seat features a tall back decorated with a hand carved cross over foliage, flanked by carved column on the sides. The religious "Prie-Dieu" (Frenc...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

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

Sold|$1,400 / set

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

Located in Dallas, TX

The chair turns to a metamorphic Prie-Dieu (aka pray God prayer chair) by raising the seat with hinges at the back, and revealing a bottom knee cushion upholstered with beige fabric;...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

Materials

Rush, 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

Sold|$900

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

Located in Dallas, TX

The armrest lifts up and reveals storage compartment for devotional items like rosary, crosses or religious medals. The worship "Prie-Dieu" (French for Praying God) is upholstered wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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

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

Sold|$2,200

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

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV 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

Sold|$900

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

Located in Dallas, TX

The wide top, with hand woven floral and family crest designs, and the large cushioned knee seat with a large handwoven family insignia and floral decor, are upholstered with the ori...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Italian 18th Century Lombard Kneeler Louis XV Faldstood with Three Drawers
Italian 18th Century Lombard Kneeler Louis XV Faldstood with Three Drawers

Italian 18th Century Lombard Kneeler Louis XV Faldstood with Three Drawers

Sold|$3,552

Italian 18th Century Lombard Kneeler Louis XV Faldstood with Three Drawers

Located in Milano, MI

Fantastic example of Lombard cabinet-making, this antique Italian prie- dieu is in good age related condition. Old restorations consistent with age and use.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Gregory Cross Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880
Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Gregory Cross Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880

Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Gregory Cross Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880

Sold|$2,150

Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Gregory Cross Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from France, one of two highly carved antique prayer kneelers (or “prie dieu”) from our most recent container. The stunning panel back here features a hand carving of a Cathol...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Jerome Lion Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880
Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Jerome Lion Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880

Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Jerome Lion Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880

Sold|$2,150

Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Jerome Lion Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from France, one of two highly carved antique prayer kneelers (or “prie dieu”) from our most recent container. The stunning panel back here features a hand carving of a Cathol...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

Materials

Oak

EARLY LIBERTYS IANTHE FABIC ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIR 1860 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAiR
EARLY LIBERTYS IANTHE FABIC ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIR 1860 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAiR

EARLY LIBERTYS IANTHE FABIC ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIR 1860 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAiR

Sold|$1,969

EARLY LIBERTYS IANTHE FABIC ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIR 1860 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAiR

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The frame shape is quite unique, it has an almost prie-dieu look to it however they never have arms and are much smaller than this example, this was intended for a study or library ...

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pine Prie-Dieu
Pine Prie-Dieu

Pine Prie-Dieu

Sold|$395

Pine Prie-Dieu

Located in Baltimore, MD

A plain and handsome prie-dieu in polished pine.

Category

Antique 19th Century Hungarian Religious Items

Materials

Pine

Rustic French Prie Dieu
Rustic French Prie Dieu

Rustic French Prie Dieu

Sold|$300

Rustic French Prie Dieu

Located in Houston, TX

A rustic Prie-Dieu from France. Handcrafted with a rush seat.

Category

Early 20th Century French Religious Items

English Gothic Revival Oak Prie-dieu
English Gothic Revival Oak Prie-dieu

English Gothic Revival Oak Prie-dieu

Sold|$6,500

English Gothic Revival Oak Prie-dieu

Located in Queens, NY

English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) oak Prie-dieu with triple arch design and green velvet cushion.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Wood

17th Century Pair of 'Prie-Dieu'
17th Century Pair of 'Prie-Dieu'

17th Century Pair of 'Prie-Dieu'

Sold|$1,800

17th Century Pair of 'Prie-Dieu'

Located in Stockbridge, GA

17th century pair of French "Prie-Dieu", the wood is in oak and wear this warm patina given by time.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Oak

Antique Mahogany 19th Century "Prie Dieu" Chair
Antique Mahogany 19th Century "Prie Dieu" Chair

Antique Mahogany 19th Century "Prie Dieu" Chair

Sold|$1,500

Antique Mahogany 19th Century "Prie Dieu" Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique mahogany 19th century "Prie Dieu" chair.      

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XV Prie Dieu
18th Century French Louis XV Prie Dieu

18th Century French Louis XV Prie Dieu

Sold|$1,100

18th Century French Louis XV Prie Dieu

Located in Houston, TX

An 18th century French Louis XV prie dieu newly upholstered in an Italian laser etched hair hide, exclusively available at Moxie.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu
French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

Sold|$495

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A nice 19th century French prie dieu with wood turned spindle design. The frame is made of hardwood that has been ebonized.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Benches

Materials

Ebony

French Walnut Prie Dieu with Original Needlepoint
French Walnut Prie Dieu with Original Needlepoint

French Walnut Prie Dieu with Original Needlepoint

Sold|$795

French Walnut Prie Dieu with Original Needlepoint

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A darling Prie Dieu meaning, "pray [to] God" primarily intended for private devotional use, but may be found in churches for service or weddings and can be found in private prayer ro...

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Early 20th Century French Stools

19th Cent. Metamorphic Low Chair / Prayer Stool / Prie Dieu
19th Cent. Metamorphic Low Chair / Prayer Stool / Prie Dieu

19th Cent. Metamorphic Low Chair / Prayer Stool / Prie Dieu

Sold|$3,400

19th Cent. Metamorphic Low Chair / Prayer Stool / Prie Dieu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Measures: 40 H when in prie dieu mode. A very fine piece that would look great in any room.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Campaign Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler in Solid Oak
Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler in Solid Oak

Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler in Solid Oak

Sold|$3,500

Antique Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler in Solid Oak

Located in Montreal, QC

Antique prie dieu prayer kneeler in solid oak, hinged book and kneel rest, heavily hand-carved front hinged; all handmade; Germany, mid to late 1700s; measuring approximate 25" long ...

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Antique 18th Century German Georgian Religious Items

French Cherry Prie Dieu with Beaded Needlepoint. Circa 1780
French Cherry Prie Dieu with Beaded Needlepoint. Circa 1780

French Cherry Prie Dieu with Beaded Needlepoint. Circa 1780

Sold|$6,500

French Cherry Prie Dieu with Beaded Needlepoint. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

French cherry prie dieu with beaded floral needlepoint, carved floral skirt, shell knee, and terminating on cabriole feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu
French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

Sold|$450

French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A delightful 19th century French prie dieu. The frame is made of hardwood that has been ebonized.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

17th Century Country French Prie-Dieu Chair
17th Century Country French Prie-Dieu Chair

17th Century Country French Prie-Dieu Chair

Sold|$650

17th Century Country French Prie-Dieu Chair

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 17th century Country French Prie-Dieu chair made of oak with natural rush seat.

Category

Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Italian Inlaid Walnut Late Renaissance Period Prie-Dieu
Italian Inlaid Walnut Late Renaissance Period Prie-Dieu

Italian Inlaid Walnut Late Renaissance Period Prie-Dieu

Sold|$2,850

Italian Inlaid Walnut Late Renaissance Period Prie-Dieu

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality Italian 17th century inlaid and burled walnut prie-dieu with a lovely warm color, the concave form upper stage with inlaid quarter columns topped by scrolls framing 3 ...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Prie Dieu ~ Prayer Kneeler
19th Century French Prie Dieu ~ Prayer Kneeler

19th Century French Prie Dieu ~ Prayer Kneeler

Sold|$1,980

19th Century French Prie Dieu ~ Prayer Kneeler

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Prie Dieu ~ Prayer Kneeler is a more substantial example of the genre than those we usually find!

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Prie Dieu
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Prie Dieu

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Prie Dieu

Sold|$880

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Prie Dieu

Located in New Orleans, LA

Gold crucifix is not included with this Prie Dieu. It is only a prop.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Iron

19th Century Gothic Prayer Kneeler 'Prie Dieu'
19th Century Gothic Prayer Kneeler 'Prie Dieu'

19th Century Gothic Prayer Kneeler 'Prie Dieu'

Sold|$1,150

19th Century Gothic Prayer Kneeler 'Prie Dieu'

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Gothic Prayer kneeler (Prie Dieu) with velvet upholstery makes an excellent choice for a private chapel or devotional.

Category

Antique 1850s French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Italian Neoclassical Walnut Cherub Prie Dieu w/ Sloped Shell on Kneeler, C. 1750
Italian Neoclassical Walnut Cherub Prie Dieu w/ Sloped Shell on Kneeler, C. 1750

Italian Neoclassical Walnut Cherub Prie Dieu w/ Sloped Shell on Kneeler, C. 1750

Sold|$24,000

Italian Neoclassical Walnut Cherub Prie Dieu w/ Sloped Shell on Kneeler, C. 1750

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian Neoclassical carved Walnut Prie Dieu with central robe cherub raising a foliage shell sloped shelf supported by a demi-lune plinth kneeler with a decorative scrolled foliage ...

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Neoclassical Religious Items

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

Sold|$750

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

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally from the Saint Benoit abbey near Poitiers, France, this prie-dieu served as a kneeling bench with an upper armrest to rest one's elbows when in prayer.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Prie Dieu Prayer Chair
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Prie Dieu Prayer Chair

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Prie Dieu Prayer Chair

Sold|$1,700

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Prie Dieu Prayer Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique "Prie Dieu" also called "Oratoire" was crafted in France circa 1860, and probably comes from a private chapel.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Religious Items

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Prie Dieu, Prayer Kneeler
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Prie Dieu, Prayer Kneeler

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Prie Dieu, Prayer Kneeler

Sold|$2,100

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Prie Dieu, Prayer Kneeler

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French walnut Louis XVI Prie Dieu, or prayer kneeler, was found in a private chapel, and features remarkably fine craftsmanship executed in the finest indigenous wood av...

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

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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
  • How do I use a prie-dieu?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I pronounce prie-dieu?
    1 Answer
    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.

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