Victorian Mahogany prie dieu barley twist hall chair with carved fretwork back and raspberry upholstery, turned forelegs set on castors.

All measurements are Width x Depth x Height from longest part.

Inches 19 x 21 x 41 Floor to Seat 16

cm 48.5 x 53.5 x 104 Floor to Seat 40.5

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Y Not Antiques has dated this Victorian Prie Dieu Chair to the Victorian era.

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Description

Victorian Mahogany prie dieu barley twist hall chair with carved fretwork back and raspberry upholstery, turned forelegs set on castors.

All measurements are Width x Depth x Height from longest part.

Inches 19 x 21 x 41 Floor to Seat 16

cm 48.5 x 53.5 x 104 Floor to Seat 40.5

Date of Manufacture

Y Not Antiques has dated this Victorian Prie Dieu Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA182716

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Stratford-Upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 8LW
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Location: Y-Not House, Campden Road, Clifford Chambers, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8LW, United Kingdom

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A prie-dieu chair is a low-seated, high-backed chair introduced in the 19th century, designed specifically for private devotional kneeling or low-profile seating.

These chairs were commonly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring turned or barley twist uprights and upholstered in velvet, needlepoint, or damask textiles.

Authentic pieces exhibit 19th-century construction methods like hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, original brass castors, low seat ratios relative to the tall backrest, and hand-carved decorative elements.

A prie-dieu chair functions well as a decorative accent in a hallway, dressing room, or bedroom corner, providing architectural height and texture without occupying excessive floor space.

Dust timber elements regularly with a dry soft cloth and wax sparingly, while gently vacuuming velvet upholstery using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust accumulation within the pile.