Prayer Benches / Prayer Kneeler

Buy the best prayer benches / prayer kneeler selected and recommended by interior designers. By Chloe Hughes.

Shorter than a normal bench, these prayer benches are designed for kneeling, without pain inflicted on the knees. Give praise to your maker, thank him for his blessings, and do it all while knelt on these handsome wood benches. In a few attractive upholstery options as well as non padded, you will find your perfect prayer bench in this very fine collection.

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Prayer Benches / Prayer Kneeler

Buying Guide

For the spiritual at heart, prayer benches are 'godsend' pieces of furniture as it's a lot easier to concentrate in communing with God if you are in a comfortable position. Perhaps you know this firsthand, and that's why you are on the market for a prayer bench.

Keep in mind that there are plenty of prayer benches to choose from, and each has its pros and cons. This makes the entire task of selecting the right one a bit trickier. To help clear things a bit, this article is going to be a prayer bench buying guide.

While it is true that there are prayer benches that are made from aluminum and high-grade plastic, wood is still the most common. Hence, it's best to focus on this material.

When it comes to a wooden prayer bench, your choices typically fall into chipboard, fiberboard, plywood, pine, beech, ash, oak, maple, walnut, and mahogany. Each of these varies in terms of quality.

The premium wood includes mahogany and walnut. These are the top-of-the-line as they offer maximum durability. They feature beautiful natural wood patterns as well. But, you have to keep in mind that these types of wood are often expensive.

On the other side of the spectrum are plywood, fiberboard, and chipboard. The advantage of these wood types is the low price. However, don't expect these kinds of wood to last very long and/or support too much weight.

Beech, ash, oak, and maple are on the middle part of the spectrum. They are cheaper when compared to premium wood, but they are also more durable than the low-end wood types.

A prayer bench typically includes a cushion to rest your knees. Some will have a cushion for elbows and/or arms. To make things simpler, you can categorize cushions in terms of primary purpose.

If you want something that is easy to care for and affordable, then you can go for polyester or cotton covers. While these types are economical, they don't offer maximum durability.

If you want something that has a resistance against wear and tear, then leather may be your best option. Keep in mind that leather is a relatively expensive material.

If the aesthetic appeal of the prayer bench is crucial to you, then you can go for silk or velvet cover.

It's rare to see a prayer bench that has not been treated with a finish. Hence, it's a good idea to know the type of finish used before buying anything. There are basically two types of wood finishes. There's the penetrating and the coating.

Varnish and lacquer are the most common examples of a coating finish. These types of finishes coat and sit on top of the wood. The advantage of a coating finish is it provides a thick coat for the wood. This seals the material and offers greater protection against the elements.

The common examples of a penetrating finish are oil, dye, and wax. Since these types of finishes penetrate wood, they do not offer a high level of protection. On the upside, they can make the material attractive and with a natural look.

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Prayer kneeling bench

This raw wooden prayer kneader is a great solution for religious people who are seeking for simple help during their daily rituals. The convenient base, elbows, and shelves for the prayer book create a very effective whole.

French 19th c prie dieu

French 19th C. Prie Dieu

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This type of furniture is obligatory accoutrements in every church. It is prayer bench made of bright wood and is decorated of little carved cross. This bench has prie-dieu covered with comfortable and elegant cloth.

Love the prayer board beside the bed gorgeous bedding

Love the 'prayer board' beside the bed. Gorgeous bedding.

Victorian walnut prayer bench with gothic arches

VICTORIAN WALNUT PRAYER BENCH WITH GOTHIC ARCHES

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A prayer desk that is also called a prayer kneeler can be a good choice for prayers and meditation. The whole piece was made of durable wood with a nice polish, allowing you to quickly fold the bench down for easy storage.

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By using this device, a prayer bench the user really kneels. What's more, it is a position in which you can withstand many hours without the need to frequently break away from work. It is also used traditionally for prayer. Made - always made of wood.

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Prayer Kneeling Bench

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Prayer bench...simple and serene.

Prayer benches set of two

Prayer Benches-Set of two

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prayer bench not in stock available in different lengths

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Standard Prayer Bench

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Antique Furniture French Antique Gothic Kneeler Prayer Bench Chair

Promise PFA Prayer Bench

This kind of product is a solid and comfortable prayer bench. The whole construction is based on durable wood. The top is very soft, covered with leather and finished with a very attractive nailhead trim.

Solid Oak Seiza Kneeling Meditation Bench (fixed legs) and Personal Prayer Altar combo by EarthBench

A set of simple meditation bench and a prayer altar made of real oak wood with a lacquered natural finish. They have rectangular tops with smooth edges. The bench has 2 full rectangular fixed legs. Altar legs have small triangle bottom cutouts.

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16 Results for Antique Prayer Bench - For Sale Classifieds

455 a lighted cast metal church kneeling bench

455: A LIGHTED CAST METAL CHURCH KNEELING BENCH

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Antique approach to a classical French provincial prayer chair made with a very low frame. The prayer chair provides a unique addition to any house and brings an element that looks as if taken straight from a church.

Promise 2 Prayer Bench

A very simple prayer bench that has got a small top equipped with soft padding. This element reduces stress on knees and back, so it is good for health. This construction is based on a very solid wood.

Gothic revival carved oak prayer bench prayer kneeler prie dieu

Gothic revival carved oak prayer bench prayer kneeler prie dieu

This prayer bench constitutes a great example of the Gothic revival. Made from carved oak, it enchants with its solid construction and refined, traditional character.

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prayer benches optional end carvings routings now available prayer ...

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Prayer bench kneeler made of wood. It is covered with faux leather and reinforced with decorative nail heads.

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If you've a penchant for antique pieces of furnishing, you for sure won't overlook this unique prayer kneeler bench. Its walnut wood construction features green plush padding and slanted top that opens.

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