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19thc Walnut Barley Twist Prie Dieu Chair
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19thc Walnut Barley Twist Prie Dieu Chair

19th century
Sold 13 November 2025 · Andros Antiques
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Description

This 19thC Walnut Barley Twist Prie Dieu Chair is a very well-drawn example. The graceful barley twist back supports are complemented by the barley twist front legs. The whole chair stands very well on its brass castors.

The top rail is crisply carved and pierced adding elegance to the piece. The Raspberry velvet fabric works very well with the subtle hues of the Walnut.

Circa 19thC

Dimensions

Width 19in/48cm

Depth 21in/53cm

Height 43in/109cm

Seat Height 14½in/104cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Andros Antiques has dated this Walnut Prie Dieu Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA838187
Dealers Internal Reference
1339
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Description
This 19thC Walnut Barley Twist Prie Dieu Chair is a very well-drawn example. The graceful barley twist back supports are complemented by the barley twist front legs. The whole chair stands very well on its brass castors.
fig 1. A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery.
fig 1. 19thc Walnut Barley Twist Prie Dieu Chair

The top rail is crisply carved and pierced adding elegance to the piece. The Raspberry velvet fabric works very well with the subtle hues of the Walnut.

Circa 19thC

Dimensions

Width 19in/48cm

Depth 21in/53cm

Height 43in/109cm

Seat Height 14½in/104cm

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated this Walnut Prie Dieu Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA838187
Dealers Internal Ref
1339
Andros Antiques
Andros Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Andros antiques has been created by two colleagues with over 80 years of experience in the antique furniture trade.

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Archive I A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19thc Walnut Barley Twist Prie Dieu Chair

Archive II A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. View II
Archive III A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery. View XIV
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A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery.
19thC Walnut Barley Twist Prie Dieu Chair
Ref: SA838187
A 19th-century walnut prie dieu chair featuring a tall, slender back, barley twist wooden supports, carved crest rail, and red velvet upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWalnut, Velvet
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist columns, Carved crest rail, Upholstered back and seat, Castor wheels
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

A prie dieu chair, translating from French as pray to God, is a devotional seat historically designed for private prayer and meditation within domestic or ecclesiastical settings, featuring a low seat and an upright back often used to rest arms or knees.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut or oak, frequently featuring hand-turned components like barley twist spindles, intricate carved crest rails, traditional joinery, and upholstered panels secured with decorative gimp braid.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct joinery, hand-carved detailing with natural tool marks, period textiles or appropriate traditional re-upholstery methods, and heavy timber framing characteristic of nineteenth-century cabinet making.

An antique prayer chair works well as an accent piece in a bedroom, hallway, or living room, providing textural contrast and historic character when paired with contemporary minimalist or classic interior schemes.

Preservation involves keeping the wooden frame conditioned with appropriate wax or polish, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, and gently vacuuming upholstered velvet surfaces with a soft brush attachment.
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