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Prie-dieu Chair by R Whytock of Edinburgh
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Prie-dieu Chair by R Whytock of Edinburgh

19th century
Description

Circa 1870. An Edinburgh made prie-dieu chair, the walnut framed chair of typical shape and style with a carved cresting rail, the T shaped back with foliate carving on the sides, the seat, back and top rail all covered in hand stitched needle point with close back studding, the back legs are turned and slightly out swept and front legs are turned, fluted and flared finishing with stylish brass castors, the underside has three stamps including the design number and ‘R Whytock & Co. Edinburgh’. Prie Dieu, meaning Pray to God, dates from 17th century France where the aristocracy often had this type of stool in a small room or oratory set aside for private prayer’

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

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

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SA1173811
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34953
Description
Circa 1870. An Edinburgh made prie-dieu chair, the walnut framed chair of typical shape and style with a carved cresting rail, the T shaped back with foliate carving on the sides, the seat, back and top rail all covered in hand stitched needle point with close back studding, the back legs are turned and slightly out swept and front legs are turned, fluted and flared finishing with stylish brass castors, the underside has three stamps including the design number and ‘R Whytock & Co. Edinburgh’.
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Prie Dieu, meaning Pray to God, dates from 17th century France where the aristocracy often had this type of stool in a small room or oratory set aside for private prayer’.
Georgian Antiques
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1173811
Dealers Internal Ref
34953
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A Victorian prie-dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery on a carved wood frame with turned front legs and brass castors.
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A Victorian prie-dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery on a carved wood frame with turned front legs and brass castors.
Prie-Dieu Chair by R Whytock of Edinburgh
Ref: SA1173811
A Victorian prie-dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery on a carved wood frame with turned front legs and brass castors.
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Introduced in 19th-century Europe, the prie-dieu chair was designed specifically for private prayer. Characterised by a low seat and an elongated, padded backrest with a top rail, it allowed the user to kneel while resting their arms on the upper padded bar.

These chairs were crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. The seats and backrests were typically upholstered in hand-stitched wool needlepoint, tapestry, or velvet, mounted over horsehair padding and supported by brass castors.

Authentic pieces feature period joinery, such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, original brass castors, and hand-worked needlepoint upholstery. High-end examples frequently bear cabinetmakers stamps or brass maker plates on the rear legs or frame underside.

In contemporary settings, a prie-dieu chair functions as an accent piece in a bedroom corner, hallway, or reading nook. Its distinct vertical proportion offers visual contrast alongside modern upholstered furniture.

Needlepoint textiles should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading. Gentle cleaning using a low-suction vacuum with a mesh filter prevents fibre distortion, while professional conservation is recommended for loose threads or structural wear.
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