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Antique Rector's Prie-dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency
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Antique Rector's Prie-dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency

19th century
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Our Stock # 24556

This is an antique rector's prie-dieu chair. An English, rosewood ecclesiastical prayer seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Fascinating display chair, with delightful quality and aesthetic appeal

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select stocks present deep caramel hues and fine grain interest

Professionally reupholstered in the traditional manner, with a tasteful foliate needlepoint

Superb backrest adorned with a double scroll crest rail with oval centrepiece

Distinctive ears host turned finials above and below a faceted mount

Exceptional barley twist supports frame the back rest with aplomb

Lightly cushioned, the back rest occupies a broad T-shape with fretwork below

Set at a comfortable height of 43cm (17'') the plump cushion accentuated with brocade trim

Front legs repeat the barley twist motif, terminating in tall bun feet with inset castors

Gracefully canted rear legs also ride smoothly upon a pair of castors

This is a striking antique rector's prie-dieu chair, with a superb display appeal and fine craftsmanship. Can be easily reupholstered to individual taste, but ready to enjoy as is. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 67.5cm (26.5'')

Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')

Max Height: 130cm (51.25'')

Seat Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Seat Depth: 40.5cm (16'')

Seat Height: 43cm (17'')

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Our Ref: 24556

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Prie Dieu Chair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087093
Dealers Internal Reference
24556
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Description
Our Stock # 24556

This is an antique rector's prie-dieu chair. An English, rosewood ecclesiastical prayer seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Fascinating display chair, with delightful quality and aesthetic appeal

fig 1. An antique English Regency prie-dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, barley-twist legs, and a carved cresting rail.
fig 1. Antique Rector's Prie-dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select stocks present deep caramel hues and fine grain interest

Professionally reupholstered in the traditional manner, with a tasteful foliate needlepoint

fig 2. An antique English Regency prie-dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, barley-twist legs, and a carved cresting rail.
fig 2. Antique Rector's Prie-dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency

Superb backrest adorned with a double scroll crest rail with oval centrepiece

Distinctive ears host turned finials above and below a faceted mount

Exceptional barley twist supports frame the back rest with aplomb

fig 3. An antique English Regency prie-dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, barley-twist legs, and a carved cresting rail.
fig 3. Antique Rector's Prie-dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency

Lightly cushioned, the back rest occupies a broad T-shape with fretwork below

Set at a comfortable height of 43cm (17'') the plump cushion accentuated with brocade trim

Front legs repeat the barley twist motif, terminating in tall bun feet with inset castors

fig 4. An antique English Regency prie-dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, barley-twist legs, and a carved cresting rail.
fig 4. Antique Rector's Prie-dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency

Gracefully canted rear legs also ride smoothly upon a pair of castors

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This is a striking antique rector's prie-dieu chair, with a superb display appeal and fine craftsmanship.
London Fine Antiques

Can be easily reupholstered to individual taste, but ready to enjoy as is. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 5. An antique English Regency prie-dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, barley-twist legs, and a carved cresting rail.
fig 5. Antique Rector's Prie-dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency

Dimensions:

Max Width: 67.5cm (26.5'')

Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')

Max Height: 130cm (51.25'')

Seat Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Seat Depth: 40.5cm (16'')

Seat Height: 43cm (17'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 6. An antique English Regency prie-dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, barley-twist legs, and a carved cresting rail.
fig 6. Antique Rector's Prie-dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24556

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Prie Dieu Chair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087093
Dealers Internal Ref
24556
London Fine Antiques
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An antique English Regency prie-dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, barley-twist legs, and a carved cresting rail.
Antique Rector's Prie-Dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency
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An antique English Regency prie-dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, barley-twist legs, and a carved cresting rail.
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A prie-dieu chair, named from the French phrase for pray God, is a specialised form of devotional seating designed during the nineteenth century for private prayer. It typically features a low seat pan for kneeling and an elongated backrest topped with a broad cresting rail to support resting arms.

Traditional nineteenth-century prie-dieu chairs were built from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, featuring hand-carved barley-twist uprights and turned legs. Upholstery was commonly executed in wool needlepoint or tapestry fabric, stretched over webbed timber frames.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-joined timber frames, original brass castors on the front legs, and distinct low-seated proportions intended specifically for kneeling. Inspecting the underside reveals hand-sawn frame rails, historic tack marks, and natural patination across the wood.

This distinctive seat functions effectively as a decorative feature in a hallway, bedroom nook, or home library. The tall backrest and carved timber details create a striking vertical element when placed alongside an occasional table or floor lamp.

Needlepoint fabric requires gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and should be kept away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading. The timber frame should be dusted with a dry microfibre cloth and periodically treated with a natural beeswax polish.
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