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What is the kneeling bench in church called?

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What is the kneeling bench in church called?
The kneeling bench typically used in a church is commonly called a kneeler. Other names include tuffet and hassock. The Catholic Church began incorporating the use of kneeling benches in masses in the 16th century. Find a range of kneeling benches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Wedding Kneeler Bench in Solid Wood Restored and Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This double bench comes from a small Venetian Villa Church on the Riviera del Brenta. Restored and
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Antique 1850s Italian Country Benches

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Wood

Church Antique Prayer Bench
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
An antique rare church kneeling bench, found many years ago in an old mountain hut in the mountains
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Benches

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Chestnut

19th Century French Louis XV Upholstered Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1960, the traditional kneeler built of walnut, sits on turned legs over a scalloped bombe apron
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

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Walnut, Fabric

Rare Pair of Lladro Porcelain Mandarin Vases
By Lladro
Located in Dallas, TX
releasing a Dove. They are all situated under a Blossom Tree with a kneeling bench to the foreground. Both
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain

Three Feet Tall Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Era Sitting Monk in Prayer Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
devout monk is portrayed with his hands raised and whilst kneeling on a small 'bench'. The natural manner
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items

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Wood, Paint, Pine

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