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Antique Church Benches

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

Church Antique Prayer Bench
Church Antique Prayer Bench
H 34.26 in W 78.35 in D 23.63 in
Antique Bench Carved Oak Church Renaissance Revival
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful antique bench, made of carved oak, with a green vinyl seat, this object probably comes
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Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Benches

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Oak

7ft Antique European Oak Church Pew Bench
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This antique oak church pew has a timeless, rustic European charm. Big on size and style, the pew
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Early 20th Century Rustic Benches

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Oak

19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Church Bench Settle
Located in London, GB
A spectacular 19th Century carved Oak Gothic Church settle. The rectangular back features panels
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Gothic Benches

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Wood

19th Century Antique Solid Oak Church bench in Gothic style with storage
Located in Miami, FL
This wonderful antique freestanding oak church pew in gothic style from the late 19th century is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Gothic Benches

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Oak

Great, beautifully carved 19th century antique oak church bench in Gothic style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This wonderful antique freestanding oak church pew in gothic style from the late 19th century is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Benches

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Oak

Antique Gothic Revival, Hand Carved Solid Oak, Open Design Church Hall Bench
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted Gothic bench with church window-like openings in the sides. When we first saw this
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Antique pinewood church pew with storage compartments from the 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This antique ecclesiastical item from the 18th century, with its beautiful appearance and storage
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Antique 18th Century Benches

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Pine

Antique Gothic Church Benches, Late 1800s - Set of 4 Pine Wood Pew Benches
Located in Manzano, IT
Antique Gothic Church Benches, Late 1800s – Set of 4 Pine Wood Pew Benches Discover the timeless
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Antique 1880s Italian Religious Items

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Wood

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Quarter Sawn Oak Long Bench, Pew, 14' 2", C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic Revival long bench (church pew) offers quarter sawn oak construction with sides
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Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Oak

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Italian Antique Church Pew
Located in DeSoto, KS
Antique pew from a private chapel.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches

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Wood

Italian Antique Church Pew
Italian Antique Church Pew
H 35 in W 118 in D 12.75 in
Antique Spanish Pine Church Pew, 1940s
Located in PEGO, Alicante
An incredible and rare antique Spanish Catalan region church pew or bench with its original finish
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Early 20th Century Spanish Benches

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Pine

Antique Spanish Pine Church Pew, 1940s
Antique Spanish Pine Church Pew, 1940s
H 35.44 in W 48.04 in D 19.69 in
Antique Church Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple cedro wood plank bench
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Benches

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Cedar

Antique Church Bench
Antique Church Bench
H 31.5 in W 109 in D 15 in
Antique Italian Solid Fir Church Bench
Located in Austin, TX
An antique Italian church pew, circa 1800. Made of solid, hand carved fir with a rich, dark patina
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Antique 19th Century Italian Benches

Antique Italian Solid Fir Church Bench
Antique Italian Solid Fir Church Bench
H 37.75 in W 68 in D 18.25 in
19th Century Church Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique wooden church bench, mortise and tenon construction
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Cedar

19th Century Church Bench
19th Century Church Bench
H 32.5 in W 84 in D 18 in
Antique Walnut and Oak Wood Church Bench Aesthetic Movement
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional antique Aesthetic Movement wooden church bench is circa 1870, possibly originating
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Benches

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Antique Panelled Church Pew, English, Oak Bench, Ecclesiastic, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 panelled church pew. An English, oak bench with ecclesiastic taste, dating to
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Benches

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Oak

Antique Guatemalan Church Pew
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th c. cedro wood church pew
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20th Century Guatemalan Benches

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Cedar

Antique Guatemalan Church Pew
Antique Guatemalan Church Pew
H 33 in W 102 in D 16.5 in
Antique Pew, English, Oak, Church Bench, Pugin-Esque Gothic Overtones circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pew, an English, oak, Victorian church bench with Pugin-esque Gothic overtones
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Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Benches

Antique French Gothic Church Pew
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-crafted from solid French white oak in the Gothic style, this well-preserved church pew was
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Benches

Antique French Gothic Church Pew
Antique French Gothic Church Pew
H 38.5 in W 46.5 in D 20 in
Antique Gothic Revival Pugin Carved Oak Church 3 Seat Pew Bench Choir Stall 1850
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Portland, OR
A good & substantial, antique carved oak three seat Gothic Revival, Pugin influenced church pew
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Antique 1850s English Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

19th Century French Gothic Revival Period Church Pew Or Hall Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century antique French Gothic Revival period church pew or hall bench handcrafted near Saint
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Antique Oak Church Pew with Carved Cross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak church pew with rounded ends. Can be cut down to shorten the length. This can be seen at
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Vintage 1930s American Benches

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Oak, Wood

Large Antique Carved Gothic Revival Period French Church Pew
Located in Birmingham, AL
Well preserved 19th century antique French Gothic Revival period church pew handcrafted from solid
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Antique Oak Gothic style Church pew in Original Conditionwith numbers 44 on side
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Oak Gothic style Church pew in Original Condition with numbers 44 on side. Shows signs of
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Early 20th Century British Gothic Benches

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Oak

Antique Wabi-Sabi Church Bench in Pine
Located in Göteborg, SE
This antique Wabi-Sabi church bench in pine exudes a timeless charm, embodying the essence of Wabi
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rustic Benches

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Pine

Antique Wabi-Sabi Church Bench in Pine
Antique Wabi-Sabi Church Bench in Pine
H 34.26 in W 64.18 in D 20.08 in
Antique Long Narrow Wooden Church Or Tavern Bench
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique long narrow wooden church or tavern bench.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Benches

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Wood

Antique English Bench Chair Church Pew Meditation Bench Oak c.19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Church Pew, Bench or Chair~~c. 1880s HARD-TO-FIND petite
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Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Benches

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Oak

Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Revival Oak Church Bench Trunk 74" Tall 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISITE Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Church Home Prayer Room Bench or Settee with Lift-Top
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Antique French Church Pew
Located in Houston, TX
Found in southern France, this oak church pew was once used for worship in a French country church
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Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

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Iron

Antique French Church Pew
Antique French Church Pew
H 10.5 in W 77 in D 10.5 in
Long and Stylish Victorian Gothic Revival Hall Bench in Oak / Church Pew
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J034 Superb long Gothic Revival hall bench in oak, having shaped top rail with decorative ball
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

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Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Quarter Sawn Oak Long Bench, Pew, 14' 2", C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic Revival long bench (church pew) offers quarter sawn oak construction with sides
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Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Hand Painted Upholstered Six-Leg Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
church bench. Crafted in northern France circa 1870, and built of solid oak wood, the seating stands on
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Benches

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Fabric, Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Solid Oak Church Organ Stool / Bench with Upholstery 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Strong and sturdy church bench with Gothic style elements. This handcrafted early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Stools

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Brass

18th Century Dark Walnut Church Bench
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique church bench from the 1700s with carved panel back.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Benches

18th Century Dark Walnut Church Bench
18th Century Dark Walnut Church Bench
H 43.5 in W 73 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Antique Pine Church Pew Kitchen Bench Hallway Bench
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
A lovely and unusual example of a pine church pew dating from the early 1800s. It is perfectly
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Benches

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Pine

Antique Church Pew Settle Bench Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 19th century Victorian solid oak church pew of large proportions, please note this is a
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Antique Early 19th Century Benches

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Oak

Antique Mennonite Church Pew
Located in Alexandria, VA
Gorgeous antique pew from a Mennonite Church in rural Oklahoma. It's a beautiful primitive pine
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Antique 19th Century American Benches

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Pine

Antique Mennonite Church Pew
Antique Mennonite Church Pew
H 31.75 in W 75 in D 17 in
Church Pew Priests Bench Settle Solid Oak Antique Gothic Pugin Style
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous and very attractive small solid oak priests chair or pew of wingback form, carved with rosettes to sides.
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20th Century Benches

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Oak

Antique Reversable Back Church Pew
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Reversable back for makes for easy arrangements and moving.
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

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Oak

Antique Reversable Back Church Pew
Antique Reversable Back Church Pew
H 32 in W 96 in D 13 in
Oak church pews
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Antique church pews with carved legs and backs.Sold separately.
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

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Oak

Oak church pews
Oak church pews
H 36 in W 69 in D 13 in
Antique Gothic Pitch Pine Church Pew 19th Century Gothic Revival, 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous large antique 19th century Gothic Revival pitch pine pew, circa 1890, the panelled back
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Antique 19th Century Benches

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Pine

Pine Church Pew, 19th-20th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful antique pine 19th-20th century church pew, the bench is full of charm and character and
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Antique 19th Century Benches

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Pine

Pine Church Pew, 19th-20th Century
Pine Church Pew, 19th-20th Century
H 18.9 in W 60.63 in D 19.69 in
Antique Church Pew Oak Victorian St. Mary the Virgin 19th Century No. 3
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A huge original antique solid oak church pew with linen fold end, the pews (this is one of four we
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Antique 19th Century Benches

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Oak

Antique Church Pew Oak Victorian St. Mary the Virgin, 19th Century No. 2
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A huge original antique solid oak church pew with linen fold end, the pews (this is one of four we
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Antique 19th Century Benches

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Oak

Antique Church Pew Oak Victorian St. Mary The Virgin 19th Century No. 4
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A huge original antique solid oak church pew with linen fold end, the pews (this is one of four we
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Antique 19th Century Benches

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Oak

Antique Church Pew Oak Victorian St. Mary The Virgin, 19th Century No. 1
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A huge original antique solid oak church pew with linen fold end, the pews (this is one of four we
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Antique 19th Century Benches

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Oak

Antique Church Pew Solid Pine Shabby Chic 19th Century Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A quality extremely large antique 19th century Victorian solid pine church pew, look amazing.   
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

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Pine

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Stunning Antique Gothic Style Dark Oak Cabinet w. Handcarved Medieval Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous, truly Medieval looking and practical Gothic Revival (drinks) cabinet and/or pedestal stand. This rare Dutch Gothic cabinet is in excellent condition, it comes with some o...
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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Exquisite 18th Century Hand-Carved Gothic Architectural Spire - 73" Tall
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 18th-century Gothic spire, standing 73 inches tall, is a remarkable example of hand-carved architectural ornamentation from the period. Crafted from solid wood, this s...
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Antique 18th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

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Wood

19th Century French Neo-Gothic Carved Oak Hall Bench Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Gothic Revival French hand-carved oak hall bench with original nicely aged dark warm rich patina. circa 1870 Hand-crafted in France in the late 19th century, high-q...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Oak Gothic Revival Credenza, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Gothic Revival credenza. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak with original hand-carved decorative panels. Original wrought iron handles and hinges. The ...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Gothic Revival Credenzas

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Wrought Iron

Oak Gothic Revival Credenza, 1930s
Oak Gothic Revival Credenza, 1930s
H 45.87 in W 45.87 in D 19.3 in
19th Century French Gothic Revival Carved Bleached Oak Hall Bench with Trapdoor
Located in Dallas, TX
Compliment your entryway, hallway or mud room with this heavily carved antique bench. Crafted in northern France, circa 1880, and built of solid oak wood, the bleached Renaissance st...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Antique French Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exceptionally carved antique French oak Gothic sacristy vestry altar wine cabinet~~c. 1870s-1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets were used to stor...
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Cabinets

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Oak

Antique French Bench Chair Settee Renaissance Revival Griffon Cherubs Walnut 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite antique French walnut Renaissance revival hall seat, bench or chair~~highly carved with Winged Griffon Cartouche and Cherubs~~c. 1880s Rare 19th century French hall sea...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches

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Walnut

Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with a large jewellry chest crafted in bronze with medal patina in the neo-gothic style and hailing from the Napoleon II period. It boasts practical dimensions (34cm ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes

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Metal, Bronze

Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Oak Tracery Lift Top Seat Storage Trunk 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bench or Settee with Lift-Top Seat for Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1880s Spectacular design elements featuring tracery, linen ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

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Wood, Oak

A Rare English Gothic Style Highly Carved Walnut & Polychromed Fire-Place C.1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Rare English Gothic Style Highly Carved Walnut & Polychromed Fire-Place Carved with precision by the most gifted carpenters in the 19th century. This fire place was made for the ...
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Antique 19th Century British Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

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Walnut

Antique Gothic Revival Oak Carved Dry Bar / Drinks Cabinet Church Windows Arches
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous & rare ! This Gothic Revival dry bar / drinks cabinet in European oak. Gorgeous carved details like church windows, booked panels & Gothic style decorations. The door c...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Gothic Revival Dry Bars

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Iron

19th Century French Gothic Cabinet, Bonnetiere
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic cabinet, Bonnetiere is a marvelous example of the genre, with carved detailing across all three facades! Geometric patterns appear in a series of three on ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets

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Oak

Antique French Gothic Cathedral Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Carved Oak 115" T
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING ONE-OF-A-KIND Historic Antique French Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Buffet Bookcase~~Highly Carved~~c. 1860s In 18th and 19th century Europe, s...
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Antique 1860s French Gothic Revival Cabinets

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Oak

A magnificent antique English 19th century Gothic Revival carved oak mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A magnificent antique English 19th century Gothic Revival carved oak fire surround This beautifully designed fireplace is both grand and stunning, it features outstanding quality of ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

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Oak

Neo-Renaissance Style Buffet from 19th Century, Richly Carved
By Paul Soyer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This large Neo-Renaissance style richly carved oak sideboard was made at the end of the 19th century. It is composed of three distinct parts, all decorated with numerous plant arabes...
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

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Bronze, Enamel

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Antique Church Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique church benches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and cedar, all antique church benches available were constructed with great care. Antique church benches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art and Victorian antique church benches are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Antique Church Benches?

Prices for antique church benches start at $672 and top out at $4,176 with the average selling for $1,305.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Antique Church Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.