Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.
Wood
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 side chair, presented in excellent condition commensurate with age.
Upholstery, Oak
$1,431Sale Price|30% Off
Antique English Victorian Newly Upholstered Prie-Dieu Chair/ Side Chair C.1880
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian Newly Upholstered Prie-Dieu Chair/ Side Chair C.1880 Mahogany turned legs on brass cup castors.
Upholstery
$3,404Sale Price|20% Off
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, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Wood
$1,312Sale Price|20% Off
Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique prie dieu chair, a 19th century, early Victorian chair in walnut with a needlepoint tapestry seat cover.
Walnut
$315Sale Price|74% Off
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 coral colored upholstery.
Walnut
$163Sale Price|74% Off
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 seating, having lovely, scalloped details.
Rush, Cherry
$1,837Sale Price / item|22% Off
Antique Kneeling Chairs from Italy, Hand-Crafted Fruitwood, 1920s
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
"Prie Dieu" chairs: the space in the back was used to store the prayer book and any glasses.
Fruitwood
$782Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair of circa 1840 Hand Carved Prie Dieu High Back Prayer Chairs Original Bases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of early 19th century Prie Dieu chairs made with solid walnut frames and the original thatched sears A great pair of occasion...
Walnut
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 ‘Prie-dieu‘. Hinging the chair back on the front of the arms transforms the chair i...
Tapestry, Mahogany
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
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 Louisiana home.
Wood
Antique French Carved Walnut "Prie Dieu" or Prayer Chair, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Carved Walnut "Prie Dieu" or Prayer Chair, Circa 1880.
Walnut
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 and seat have been newly upholstered in a gorgeous silver damask.
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 amount of wear to the upholstery as pictured.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
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.
Leather, Velvet, Oak
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 prayer desk primarily intended for private devotional use, but may also be found in c...
Wood
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...
Rush, Cherry
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
Leather, Oak
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 upholstered seat
Leather, Oak
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 styling.
Mahogany, Velvet
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 red velvet upholstery.
Wood, Velvet
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 prayer panel retains the engraved plaque bearing the patron's name. The back splat is h...
Wood
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 with four drawers and drop-leaf If you have visited our website (www.marceauantiqu...
Walnut
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.
19th Century Prie-Diau
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th Century Prayer Chair - "Prie-Dieu", carved wooden chair with a cushioned seat(kneeler), tall back with a padded top(arm rest).
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
Antique Gillows 19th Century Victorian Ebonised Armchair Nursing Chair Prie Dieu
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Gillows 19th century Victorian ebonised armchair, nursing chair or prie dieu. A high quality, attractive chair, with no loose joints or wobbles.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 15.75 in D 13.39 in
19th Century Antique Mahogany Royal Crown Stamped Pembroke Table
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co Rush Seat Accent Bedroom Chair Arts and crafts movement early 20th century Prie Dieu accent nursing chair or bedroom chair with rush seat, made by Liberty...
Wood
Arts and Crafts 'Prie Dieu' Chair
By William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts 'Prie Dieu' chair with velvet upholstery and carved oak feet, Probably retailed through Morris & Co.
Oak, Velvet
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 is a compliment to many spaces in the home.
Raffia, Wood
Sophisticated Mid-Century Prie Dieu Chairs, aPair
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a pair of exquisite mid-century Prie Dieu chairs inspired by the iconic designs of Charlotte Perriand.
Oak
Mahogany and Leather Prie Dieu Chair, France, circa 1780
Located in Culver City, CA
Mahogany and leather Prie Dieu chair, France, circa 1780. Carved mahogany devotional chair with storage under seat and behind back.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 39.38 in W 20.08 in D 21.07 in
Antique Prie Dieu Chair, 19th Century, Regency, Walnut, Bedroom Side, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique prie dieu chair, a 19th century, regency chair in walnut.
Walnut
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 splayed legs to the rear and all with the original Cope & Collinson gilt brass cas...
Walnut
Antique Prie Dieu Chair, Victorian Rosewood, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique prie dieu dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Chair, circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
A prie-dieu is a small piece of furniture used in the home for kneeling in prayer. They were often found in bedrooms or front parlors in homes of the period.
Walnut
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...
Brass
Prie Dieu
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Carved Walnut Prie Dieu
Walnut
French Prie Dieu
Located in Houston, TX
A charming rustic prie dieu from France with turned legs and back. In a medium dark stain and with rush seats, the back armrest has the initials AA carved into it. The rush is in goo...
Rush
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.
Wood, Rush
French Prie Dieu
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Ebonized Prie Dieu with tapestry
French Prie-dieu
Located in Hixson, TN
French painted prie-dieu. Tightly turned legs and side supports. The splat carving has the cross and scroll carvings to highlight. There is a dedication plaque applied with the name...
Brass
French 19th Century Prie Dieu, Prayer Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Prie-Dieu, prayer chair from France, handcrafted with a rush seat.
Wood
Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu Prayer Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French walnut prie dieu prayer chair, circa 19th century.
Antique French Prie Dieu
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu
Antique French Prie Dieu
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Prie Dieu over 100 years old.
A Unique Country French Chair/Prie-dieu
Located in Hixson, TN
A unique country french rush seat and ladder back. The seat lifts to reveal a kneeling area. Thous a prie-dieu. Stamed with a brass plaque Martin.
Walnut, Rush
19th Century French Prie Dieu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French 19th Century ebonized Prie Dieu with ornate pierce-carved back. A prie-dieu (French: literally, "pray [to] God", invariable in the plural) is a type of prayer desk primaril...
Ebony
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 oxford street - London c1850.
Birch
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 leaves and crown of thorns surrounding and intricately detailed mother of pearl cross T...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
French 19th Century Ebonized Prie Dieu
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th C Ebonized Prie Dieu with beautiful Cross Carving and original faded green fabric held in with trim. Made in the late 1800s.
Sold
H 39.97 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
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.
Rosewood
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 walnut in Lyon, circa 1880s.
Walnut
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.
Metal
Sold
H 34.5 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
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 having the original velvet upholstery, circa 1870s.
Walnut
Sold
H 40.5 in W 18 in D 22 in
Antique Victorian Finely Carved Rosewood Needlepoint Prie Dieu Accent Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian finely carved rosewood needlepoint Prie Dieu accent side chair. Item features fine acanthus carved rosewood frame, brown needlepoint upholstery with floral and woma...
Rosewood
Sold
H 25 in W 20 in D 14 in
French Napoleon III Ebonized Children's Prie Dieu Pair w/ Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This very rare pair of high Napoleon III prie dieu slipper chairs feature an ebonized mahogany structure, the original detailed needlepoint upholstery, turned stretchers and ten bras...
Brass
Sold
H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 16.93 in
1920s Spanish Hand Carved Ornate Walnut Wood "Prie-dieu" Prayer Stool
Located in Marbella, ES
1920s Spanish hand carved ornate walnut wood "prie-dieu" prayes stool.
Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 19 in D 18 in
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.
Tapestry, Wood
Rare Arras Prie-Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful Rare French Arras Prie-Dieu or prayer chair, all original with makers badge.
Iron
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...
Leather
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 featuring an ebonized finish and new linen upholstery.
Linen, Oak
Sold
H 32 in W 23 in D 24 in
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, circa 1860.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 19.75 in D 16.5 in
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...
Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 19 in D 18 in
Antique French Carved Walnut Blue Upholstered "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French walnut "Prie Dieu" or prayer chair with fine carving and beautiful peacock blue velvet upholstery, Circa 1890.
Walnut
Sold
H 34 in W 20 in L 34 in
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.
Tapestry, Wood
Sold
H 32.25 in W 19.25 in D 18 in
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;...
Rush, Walnut
Antique Mahogany 19th Century "Prie Dieu" Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique mahogany 19th century "Prie Dieu" chair.
Mahogany
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.
Rush, Oak
19th Cent. Metamorphic Low Chair / Prayer Stool / Prie Dieu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unusual prie dieu (prayer stool ) chair, early 19th century, Italian, with padded arms,hingeing forward on scrolled , shaped legs.
Leather, Walnut
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. This exceptional finish has become patinated over the decades, exposing some of the ...
Hardwood
Sold
H 37.6 in W 18.12 in D 23.23 in
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 the Regency period, circa 1820.
Textile, Mahogany
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.
Leather, Wood
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$54,975 / set
H 0.25 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
Sterling Silver
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$343,237
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design prevalent in England during the early 19th century. A luxurious leather-covered top pr...
Brass
$76,566
H 94.1 in W 58.67 in D 22.05 in
Renaissance Style "Four Seasons" Cabinet by M. Lerolle, France, Circa 1890
By Lerolle
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed " Meubles D’Art, M. Lerolle, Fabricant, 61, Rue des Sts-Peres. Paris " Remarkable carved wood cabinet, richly sculpted in the Neo-Renaissance style, and inlaid with vert de m...
Marble
$61,253Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$34,160
H 90.95 in W 179.14 in D 224.41 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...
Stone
$2,000,597
H 179.93 in W 90.95 in D 24.02 in
Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Located in the hall of a ballroom, this exceptional fireplace welcomed the 80 guests of Edward Julius Berwind's luxurious New York home in the Louis XV style. It attests to the true ...
Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble
$87,839Sale Price|20% Off
H 95.08 in W 69.89 in D 95.28 in
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...
Oak
$1,300
H 33 in W 21 in D 22 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions! Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional mahogany kneeler sits on scrolled feet over a scalloped ...
Velvet, Mahogany
$1,029,367 / set
H 36.23 in W 41.93 in D 24.41 in
Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables
By Antonio Deangelis
Located in London, GB
Important and very rare pair of micromosaic, malachite and walnut console tables Italian & Russian, early 19th century Measures: Height 89cm, width 106.5cm, depth 62cm These exc...
Malachite, Ormolu
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