Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
• Item: Prie Dieu (Prayer) Chair
• Circa: 1860
• Period: William IV / Early Victorian
• Wood: Solid Mahogany
• High back
• “T” bar back
• Turned mahogany legs
• Splayed back legs
• Original brass cup castors
• Ideal re-upholstery project
• Silk upholstery
• Peach colour
• Studded brass frame
• Clean upholstery
• Sprung seat
• Very comfortable
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is an attractive and good quality antique Victorian mahogany upholstered prie dieu (prayer) chair, circa 1840, which is being sold for re-upholstery. Comprising of a high “T” bar back, with a sprung seat, upholstered in a peach-coloured silk material, which shows signs of fading, therefore, it would make an ideal upholstery project. The chair stands on mahogany turned legs at the front, terminating on its original brass castor cups and splayed legs to the rear, also with the original brass castors. Such chairs were historically used in high catholic families. Today, the high back design of these chairs makes them ideal for use as an occasional chair in the bedroom or nursery, as they are extremely comfortable to sit on, or hang clothes from.
Dimensions:
External Height = 112.1cm or 44?” or 3ft 8?”
External Width = 49.5cm or 19½” or 1ft 7½”
External Depth = 63.5cm or 25” or 2ft 1”
Seat Height = 37cm or 14½” or 1ft 2½”
Seat Width = 47.7cm or 18?” or 1ft 6?”
Seat Depth = 42cm or 16½” or 1ft 2½”
Back Height = 78cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾”
Condition Report:
This is an attractive and good quality antique Victorian mahogany upholstered prie dieu (prayer) chair, circa 1840, which is being sold for re-upholstery. Whilst the peach-coloured silk upholstery is in good overall condition, there are signs of fading and old use marks, therefore it is being sold for re-upholstery and it would make an ideal upholstery project. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the frame but nothing significant considering its age. The mahogany legs have been French polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. There is some play to frame, which would require tightening, if the chair were to be re-upholstered (this should be done once the upholstery has been stripped off, prior to the chair being re-upholstered).
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. 41025
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Antique English Victorian Mahogany Prie Dieu Prayer Occasional Nursing Chair (Circa 1860)
