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Nineteenth Century Prie Dieu Chair
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Nineteenth Century Prie Dieu Chair

19th century
Sold 4 April 2025 · Ropeworks Antiques
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Description

An early Victorian Rosewood Prie Dieu retaining the original Lewty’s patent castors.

Very good condition, solid of frame, horsehair filled upholstery is good and ready for a new topcover.

Seat height is 35cm

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Antique Prie Dieu Chair to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1001670
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Description
An early Victorian Rosewood Prie Dieu retaining the original Lewty’s patent castors.
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Very good condition, solid of frame, horsehair filled upholstery is good and ready for a new topcover.
Ropeworks Antiques

Seat height is 35cm

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Antique Prie Dieu Chair to the Victorian era.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1001670
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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A nineteenth-century Victorian Prie Dieu chair featuring a tall upholstered back, low seat, turned wooden legs, and brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Victorian Prie Dieu chair featuring a tall upholstered back, low seat, turned wooden legs, and brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Nineteenth Century Prie Dieu Chair

Archive II A nineteenth-century Victorian Prie Dieu chair featuring a tall upholstered back, low seat, turned wooden legs, and brass castors. View II
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Archive IV A nineteenth-century Victorian Prie Dieu chair featuring a tall upholstered back, low seat, turned wooden legs, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century Victorian Prie Dieu chair featuring a tall upholstered back, low seat, turned wooden legs, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century Victorian Prie Dieu chair featuring a tall upholstered back, low seat, turned wooden legs, and brass castors. View VI
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Telephone 07725 509949
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Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 280
Items Sold 1,703
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A nineteenth-century Victorian Prie Dieu chair featuring a tall upholstered back, low seat, turned wooden legs, and brass castors.
Nineteenth century Prie Dieu chair
Ref: SA1001670
A nineteenth-century Victorian Prie Dieu chair featuring a tall upholstered back, low seat, turned wooden legs, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Fabric
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsHigh padded back, Turned legs, Brass castors, Low seat
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

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A Prie Dieu chair, originating from the French term for pray to God, was traditionally designed for private devotional use with a low seat and high back, evolving during the Victorian era into popular domestic seating.

These chairs typically feature a solid hardwood frame, most commonly walnut, mahogany, or oak, joined with traditional mortise and tenon construction, and supported by turned wooden legs often fitted with brass castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned wooden components, traditional stuffing materials like horsehair or wool in older upholstery layers, handmade fixings, and natural patina indicative of age on the exposed timber elements.

The compact footprint and distinctive high back make these chairs suitable as accent seating in a bedroom, study, or hallway, where they can be paired with contemporary textiles to create an eclectic contrast.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber warping and fabric fading, alongside regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment.
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