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19th Century Side Prayer Chair
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19th Century Side Prayer Chair

19th century
Sold 17 July 2026 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Description

A good quality 19th century Prayer Chair. Raised on walnut legs and the original Cope & Collinson brass casters.

The chair would benefit from upholstery. It sits firm however there in slight movement in the joint where the seat meats the back. This is a relatively easy repair once the fabric has been removed.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

32cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Prayer Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1204192
Dealers Internal Reference
1919
Description
A good quality 19th century Prayer Chair. Raised on walnut legs and the original Cope & Collinson brass casters.

The chair would benefit from upholstery. It sits firm however there in slight movement in the joint where the seat meats the back. This is a relatively easy repair once the fabric has been removed.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

32cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Prayer Chair to the 19th Century.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204192
Dealers Internal Ref
1919
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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An antique 19th-century prayer chair upholstered in a patterned fabric with turned wooden front legs and brass castors. SOLD17 JUL 26
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Archive I An antique 19th-century prayer chair upholstered in a patterned fabric with turned wooden front legs and brass castors. SOLD17 JUL 26

19th Century Side Prayer Chair

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Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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An antique 19th-century prayer chair upholstered in a patterned fabric with turned wooden front legs and brass castors.
19th Century Side Prayer Chair
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An antique 19th-century prayer chair upholstered in a patterned fabric with turned wooden front legs and brass castors.
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  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, wool textile, brass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsTurned wooden legs, Brass castors, Tapestry upholstery, Scroll top rail
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

A prie-dieu, translating from French to pray God, is a devotional piece originating in the 17th century and gaining immense popularity during the Victorian era for private prayer and contemplation.

These chairs typically feature a sturdy hardwood frame such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, combined with traditional coil springing, horsehair stuffing, and intricate patterned textile upholstery.

Authenticity is determined by examining the timber grain, hand-turned wooden legs, brass castors, hand-stitched upholstery seams, and natural age-related patination on the frame.

Its compact silhouette makes it ideal as an occasional seat in a living room, bedroom corner, or reading nook, contrasting effectively against minimalist modern furnishings.

Preservation requires gentle surface dusting with a soft brush, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, and employing professional specialist cleaning for the historic fabric.
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