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What are church seats called?
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Church seats are often called pews. The word comes from the Middle English “pewe,” derived from the Old French word “puie,” meaning balcony. You may also hear people refer to pews as benches, stalls or even simply seats. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of church pews from some of the world's top dealers.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Shop for Church Pews on 1stDibs
Flemish Oak Church Pew, Belgium, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Flemish 18th century church pew, crafted from thick and solid oak wood. A remarkable and unusual
Category
Antique 18th Century Belgian Benches
Materials
Oak
$7,800 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Vintage Church Pew Bench
Located in Fullerton, CA
A vintage wood church pew bench. This bench has a simple construction and lovely patina from
Category
20th Century European Benches
Materials
Wood
1920s Set of 4 European Hand Carved Church Pews
Located in Marbella, ES
1920s set of 4 European hand carved church pews.
Category
Early 20th Century European Benches
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Rietveld Church Pew for Hoeksteen Church, Uithoorn, Netherlands, 1963
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Berlin, DE
Gerrit Rietveld church pew for the Hoeksteen church, Uithoorn, Netherlands, 1963.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Church Pew
Located in London, England
Large pine pew / church bench with seat cushion upholstered in linen.
England Circa 1890
Category
Antique 1890s Benches
Materials
Linen, Reclaimed Wood
$2,461
19th Century Gothic Pine Diminutive Church Pew
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Charming and withs tons of character, or patina or both. Gothic church pew with paneled sides in a
Category
Antique 1850s American Gothic Benches
Materials
Pine
