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Pair of French Walnut Prie-dieu Chairs
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Pair of French Walnut Prie-dieu Chairs

19th century
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Circa 1860. An unusual stylish quality matched pair of French walnut gilded and painted Prie-Dieu chairs. (Furniture for use during prayer, consisting of a kneeling surface and a narrow upright front with a rest for the elbows) The curved upholstered top finished in stylish needle point, with a wonderful Rococo style pierced back with highlights gilded, and a well painted heraldic coat of arms to the center. The seat in needle point which is monogramed, the wonderful shaped seat rail in the Rococo style, highlighted with gilding, resting on four elegant cabriole legs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Walnut Prie Dieu to the Victorian era.

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SA1009236
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32721
Description
Circa 1860. An unusual stylish quality matched pair of French walnut gilded and painted Prie-Dieu chairs. (Furniture for use during prayer, consisting of a kneeling surface and a narrow upright front with a rest for the elbows) The curved upholstered top finished in stylish needle point, with a wonderful Rococo style pierced back with highlights gilded, and a well painted heraldic coat of arms to the center.
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The seat in needle point which is monogramed, the wonderful shaped seat rail in the Rococo style, highlighted with gilding, resting on four elegant cabriole legs.
Georgian Antiques
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Walnut Prie Dieu to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1009236
Dealers Internal Ref
32721
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A pair of 19th-century French carved walnut Prie-Dieu prayer chairs featuring rose tapestry upholstery and central heraldic cartouches.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French carved walnut Prie-Dieu prayer chairs featuring rose tapestry upholstery and central heraldic cartouches.

Pair of French Walnut Prie-dieu Chairs

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A pair of 19th-century French carved walnut Prie-Dieu prayer chairs featuring rose tapestry upholstery and central heraldic cartouches.
Pair of French Walnut Prie-Dieu Chairs
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A pair of 19th-century French carved walnut Prie-Dieu prayer chairs featuring rose tapestry upholstery and central heraldic cartouches.
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Originating in France during the 17th century and gaining widespread popularity in the 19th century, the Prie-Dieu is a specialized prayer chair designed for private devotion. It features a low-slung padded seat for kneeling and a high backrest topped with an upholstered rail to support the elbows during prayer.

French Prie-Dieu chairs were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, allowing for elaborate hand-carved detailing. The upholstery frequently utilised wool needlepoint, tapestry work, or velvet fabrics trimmed with decorative braid or fringe.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved timber joinery, hand-stitched tapestry or needlework upholstery, and original brass tacks or webbing. Look for historic wear along the base and top rest, along with design elements characteristic of the Louis XV or Rococo Revival movements, such as cabriole legs and central cartouche motifs.

In contemporary settings, Prie-Dieu chairs serve as distinctive accent furniture rather than functional seating. They work exceptionally well flanking a fireplace, positioned in an entry hall, or set within a bedroom corner to add architectural interest and historic texture.

Maintain the walnut frame by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish annually to protect the wood finish. Upholstery should be vacuumed gently using a low-suction brush attachment, avoiding chemical solvents that could alter the natural vegetable dyes in period textiles.
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