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Black Forrest Carved Oak Prayer Chair
Harrison Antique Furniture
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Black Forrest Carved Oak Prayer Chair

19th century
Description

Pierced carved oak Victorian kneeling prayer chair raised on turned feet.

Having intricate and quality carved back, this unusual prayer stand is in sturdy condition. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 38"

Width 19"

Seat Depth 14"

Floor to Seat 10"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Carved Oak Prayer Chair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA700992
Dealers Internal Reference
508B27/3 C13
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Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description
Pierced carved oak Victorian kneeling prayer chair raised on turned feet.

Having intricate and quality carved back, this unusual prayer stand is in sturdy condition. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 38"

Width 19"

Seat Depth 14"

Floor to Seat 10"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Carved Oak Prayer Chair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA700992
Dealers Internal Ref
508B27/3 C13
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

Dealer Profile

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A dark carved oak prie-dieu prayer chair featuring intricate openwork grapevine back carvings with crimson velvet padded seat and top armrest.
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Archive I A dark carved oak prie-dieu prayer chair featuring intricate openwork grapevine back carvings with crimson velvet padded seat and top armrest.

Black Forrest Carved Oak Prayer Chair

Archive II A dark carved oak prie-dieu prayer chair featuring intricate openwork grapevine back carvings with crimson velvet padded seat and top armrest. View II
Archive III A dark carved oak prie-dieu prayer chair featuring intricate openwork grapevine back carvings with crimson velvet padded seat and top armrest. View III
Archive IV A dark carved oak prie-dieu prayer chair featuring intricate openwork grapevine back carvings with crimson velvet padded seat and top armrest. View IV
Archive V A dark carved oak prie-dieu prayer chair featuring intricate openwork grapevine back carvings with crimson velvet padded seat and top armrest. View V
Archive VI A dark carved oak prie-dieu prayer chair featuring intricate openwork grapevine back carvings with crimson velvet padded seat and top armrest. View VI
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Archive X A dark carved oak prie-dieu prayer chair featuring intricate openwork grapevine back carvings with crimson velvet padded seat and top armrest. View X
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Harrison Antique Furniture

Harrison Antique Furniture
Telephone 07831 299 993
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Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/haf
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 980
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Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
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Location: Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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A dark carved oak prie-dieu prayer chair featuring intricate openwork grapevine back carvings with crimson velvet padded seat and top armrest.
Black Forrest Carved Oak Prayer Chair
Ref: SA700992
A dark carved oak prie-dieu prayer chair featuring intricate openwork grapevine back carvings with crimson velvet padded seat and top armrest.
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Originating in medieval France, the prie-dieu evolved into a common piece of private devotional furniture during the nineteenth century, designed specifically to assist individuals during home prayer.

These chairs are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or lindenwood, frequently paired with plush velvet or tapestry upholstery on the padded rests.

Authentic examples feature hand-carved openwork detailing, original mortise and tenon joinery, natural timber grain wear, and historical patination along heavily handled areas.

Designers often place these accent pieces in quiet reading corners, hallway alcoves, or dressing spaces to add sculptural interest and historical contrast against contemporary backdrops.

Dust the carved wood framework regularly with a soft dry brush and vacuum the fabric surface with a gentle attachment, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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