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Double Oak Prie-Dieu from Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
Double Oak Prie-Dieu from Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

Double Oak Prie-Dieu from Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

This double oak Prie-Dieu is a precious relic of the religious and artistic history of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Prie Dieu with Hand Embroidered Needle Point
French 19th Century Prie Dieu with Hand Embroidered Needle Point

French 19th Century Prie Dieu with Hand Embroidered Needle Point

Located in Fairhope, AL

This is a great looking 19th century French Prie Dieu. the ebonized wood gives it a very good look.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Large Antique French Oak Prie Dieu with Open Carvings
Large Antique French Oak Prie Dieu with Open Carvings

Large Antique French Oak Prie Dieu with Open Carvings

Located in Houston, TX

An exceptional early French prie dieu is believed to date to the 18th century and is handcrafted in French oak with exquisitely carved wood detail.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Fruitwood Prie Dieu
Fruitwood Prie Dieu

Fruitwood Prie Dieu

Located in New Orleans, LA

Original rush seat. Wood is a very pretty color and has a nice shellac finish. Can also be used as a valet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Antique Prayer Chair, Ebonized Chair, Aesthetic Movement, Prie Dieu, 1880, B1562
Antique Prayer Chair, Ebonized Chair, Aesthetic Movement, Prie Dieu, 1880, B1562

Antique Prayer Chair, Ebonized Chair, Aesthetic Movement, Prie Dieu, 1880, B1562

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique prayer chair, ebonized chair, aesthetic movement, Prie Dieu, Scotland 1880, Antique Furniture, B1562 Scotland, 1880 Original finish Turned rail on top Turned supports t...

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Church Prie Dieu
French Church Prie Dieu

French Church Prie Dieu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sweet little prie dieux from France. French walnut ladder back with deep push rail which was used for holding prayer books while kneeling in church. Seat is lower than typical to mak...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Napoleon III Prie Dieu
Napoleon III Prie Dieu

Napoleon III Prie Dieu

Located in Austin, TX

This Prayer Chair from the Napoleon III period is made of mahogany with intricate carving details around a cross motif. The faded upholstery is original to the chair. Purchased in t...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

French Ebonized Prie Dieu
French Ebonized Prie Dieu

French Ebonized Prie Dieu

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century prayer chair or kneeler. Charmingly carved (incised) panel depicts Biblical themes.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Prie Dieu (Prayer Chair)
Prie Dieu (Prayer Chair)

Prie Dieu (Prayer Chair)

Located in Houston, TX

These petite, ladder back chairs were meant for children’s prayer. The quatrefoil attachment on the backs housed the bible. These chairs are so multifunctional. They can be set in a ...

Category

20th Century Chairs

Antique Giltwood Prie Dieu Chair
Antique Giltwood Prie Dieu Chair

Antique Giltwood Prie Dieu Chair

Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW

Large high back chair with gilt wood detail, foliate carved cabriole legs, upholstered in blue damask fabric Circa:1880 Material: Giltwood and Damask Measurements: 135cm hig...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Damask, Giltwood

Pair of Fruitwood Prie Dieu
Pair of Fruitwood Prie Dieu

Pair of Fruitwood Prie Dieu

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of fuitwood kneelers, with elongated turned balustrade support. These pieces would be appropriate as consoles.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Polichromed prie dieu w/ inset mirror
Polichromed prie dieu w/ inset mirror

Polichromed prie dieu w/ inset mirror

Located in New Orleans, LA

Very attractive w/ worn painted surface

Category

20th Century Mexican Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood, Textile, Mirror

French Carved Walnut Gothic Revival Prie-Dieu
French Carved Walnut Gothic Revival Prie-Dieu

French Carved Walnut Gothic Revival Prie-Dieu

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

With the back beautifully made with blind carvings of gothic ogee arches and columns, sided by Portuguese-turning (a.k.a. Solomonic columns), the seat and arm rest of this kneeling p...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Napoleon III Period Upholstered Prie Dieu Chair, 1870s
Napoleon III Period Upholstered Prie Dieu Chair, 1870s

Napoleon III Period Upholstered Prie Dieu Chair, 1870s

Located in Austin, TX

A prayer chair from the Napoleon III Period, circa 1870s, made of blond walnut with a beautifully carved cross and resting on turned legs in front and curved back legs. The needlepoi...

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Napoleon III Ebonized Wood and Velvet Prie Dieu Prayer Chair
Antique French Napoleon III Ebonized Wood and Velvet Prie Dieu Prayer Chair

Antique French Napoleon III Ebonized Wood and Velvet Prie Dieu Prayer Chair

Located in Houston, TX

This antique French Napoleon III kneeler chair dates to 1850 and is crafted in ebonized wood and deep green velvet upholstery. With ornate carvings on the back of the chair, featurin...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Unusual Mid-19th Century Mahogany Framed Fire Screen
Unusual Mid-19th Century Mahogany Framed Fire Screen

Unusual Mid-19th Century Mahogany Framed Fire Screen

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

An unusual mahogany framed fire screen / prie dieu. The inner frame with Grosse point needlework decoration.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mahogany

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

French Napoleon III Prayer Chair

Located in Austin, TX

This French Napoleon III Period Prayer Chair "Prie Dieu" is made of ebonized pear wood with a carved cross motif and scrolled feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Carved Prayer Kneeler 'Prie-Dieu', circa 1900
Carved Prayer Kneeler 'Prie-Dieu', circa 1900

Carved Prayer Kneeler 'Prie-Dieu', circa 1900

Located in Evergreen, CO

Prayer kneelers or prayer benches were traditionally called prie-dieu meaning "pray (to) God" in French as early as the 17th century.

Category

Early 20th Century European Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Napoleon III Prie Dieu Chair in Ebonized Pearwood, 1870s
Napoleon III Prie Dieu Chair in Ebonized Pearwood, 1870s

Napoleon III Prie Dieu Chair in Ebonized Pearwood, 1870s

Located in Austin, TX

A prie dieu chair, prayer kneeler, in ebonized pearwood with red velvet upholstery from the period of Napoleon III, circa 1870.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pearwood

Tall Antique Prayer Chair, Walnut Chair, Victorian, Prie Dieu, 1870
Tall Antique Prayer Chair, Walnut Chair, Victorian, Prie Dieu, 1870

Tall Antique Prayer Chair, Walnut Chair, Victorian, Prie Dieu, 1870

Located in Vancouver, BC

Tall antique prayer chair, walnut chair, Victorian, Prie Dieu, Scotland 1870, Antique Furniture Scotland 1870 Solid walnut Original finish Carved pediment to the top rail Open...

Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Louis Philippe Prie Dieu Chair in Walnut, 19th Century
Louis Philippe Prie Dieu Chair in Walnut, 19th Century

Louis Philippe Prie Dieu Chair in Walnut, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A pious Louis Philippe prie dieu, prayer chair, in walnut and red velvet, circa mid-1800s.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Italian "Prie Dieu"
Pair of 19th Century Italian "Prie Dieu"

Pair of 19th Century Italian "Prie Dieu"

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Outstanding carved walnut detail raised upon imposing lion claw feet. Could be utilized as nightstands.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian 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
  • 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.
  • 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.