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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
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Italian Walnut Cherub Prie Dieu
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Walnut Prie Dieu with centered standing cherub supporting carved shell top and terminating
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Religious Items
Italian Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu, 18th Century
Located in CH
18th century Louis XV Italian Roman inlaid rosewood prie-dieu.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Sophisticated Mid-Century Prie Dieu Chairs, aPair
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a pair of exquisite mid-century Prie Dieu chairs inspired by the iconic designs of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood