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Nineteenth Century Prie Dieu
Ropeworks Antiques
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Ropeworks Antiques

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Nineteenth Century Prie Dieu

19th century
Description

A very good quality mid Nineteenth century Prie Dieu in lovely antique condition.

Original castors, gilt slightly rubbed.

Seat height 35cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Victorian Prie Dieu Chair to the 1850s.

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SA1234190
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
A very good quality mid Nineteenth century Prie Dieu in lovely antique condition.

Original castors, gilt slightly rubbed.

Seat height 35cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Victorian Prie Dieu Chair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234190
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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A nineteenth-century prie dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, a low seat, a tall T-shaped backrest, and fluted giltwood legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century prie dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, a low seat, a tall T-shaped backrest, and fluted giltwood legs on brass castors.

Nineteenth Century Prie Dieu

Archive II A nineteenth-century prie dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, a low seat, a tall T-shaped backrest, and fluted giltwood legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century prie dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, a low seat, a tall T-shaped backrest, and fluted giltwood legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century prie dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, a low seat, a tall T-shaped backrest, and fluted giltwood legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century prie dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, a low seat, a tall T-shaped backrest, and fluted giltwood legs on brass castors. View V
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
Location
The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 275
Items Sold 1,680
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century prie dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, a low seat, a tall T-shaped backrest, and fluted giltwood legs on brass castors.
Nineteenth Century Prie Dieu
Ref: SA1234190
A nineteenth-century prie dieu chair featuring floral needlepoint upholstery, a low seat, a tall T-shaped backrest, and fluted giltwood legs on brass castors.
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A prie dieu, translating from French as pray to God, is a specialized type of prayer chair or desk that originated in France during the seventeenth century and gained widespread popularity across Europe in the nineteenth century. It is characterized by a low seat, allowing the user to kneel, and an elongated back with a padded top rail designed to support resting arms or a prayer book.

Victorian prie dieu chairs were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, oak, or gilded timber frames. The upholstery typically featured hand-stitched needlepoint, wool tapestry, or plush velvet fabrics, frequently secured with decorative brass studs.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature distinct proportions including a low-slung seat height, a disproportionately tall back, and original ceramic or brass castors on turned front legs. The joinery generally shows evidence of hand-carved details, traditional mortise and tenon joints, and hand-worked needlepoint textile panels.

A prie dieu chair functions effectively as a sculptural accent piece in modern interiors due to its distinctive T-shaped or narrow high-backed silhouette. Interior designers frequently place these chairs in quiet corners, reading nooks, or beside bedroom wardrobes to introduce historical texture and visual contrast against contemporary backdrops.

Needlepoint textiles should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading and gently vacuumed using a soft brush attachment to remove dust. Giltwood surfaces require delicate care, avoiding water or chemical cleaning agents; light dusting with a dry microfibre cloth or soft feather duster prevents damage to fragile gold leaf finish.
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