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Antique Prie Dieu Chair
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Antique Prie Dieu Chair

19th century
Sold 12 July 2025 · Antoinettes Heirlooms
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Description

This is a stunning chair the kneel and arm /palm rest/bases are covered in hand tapestry

The intricate carving to the back of the chair is further complimented by intricate detail to the legs.

Please note both the left and right forelegs have one outer “bobble” missing

The rear legs are splayed

A great interior piece to brighten a corner

This chair can be viewed in the shop

Date of Manufacture

Antoinettes Heirlooms has dated this Antique Prie Dieu Chair to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1142825
Dealers Internal Reference
Sat/25
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Description
This is a stunning chair the kneel and arm /palm rest/bases are covered in hand tapestry
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The intricate carving to the back of the chair is further complimented by intricate detail to the legs.
Antoinettes Heirlooms

Please note both the left and right forelegs have one outer “bobble” missing

The rear legs are splayed

A great interior piece to brighten a corner

This chair can be viewed in the shop

Date of Manufacture

Antoinettes Heirlooms has dated this Antique Prie Dieu Chair to the Victorian era.

Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142825
Dealers Internal Ref
Sat/25
Antoinettes Heirlooms
Antoinettes Heirlooms
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An antique wooden prie-dieu chair featuring a tall backrest with quatrefoil cut-outs, a flat padded top rail, and a seat upholstered in floral needlepoint tapestry. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique wooden prie-dieu chair featuring a tall backrest with quatrefoil cut-outs, a flat padded top rail, and a seat upholstered in floral needlepoint tapestry. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Prie Dieu Chair

Archive II An antique wooden prie-dieu chair featuring a tall backrest with quatrefoil cut-outs, a flat padded top rail, and a seat upholstered in floral needlepoint tapestry. View II
Archive III An antique wooden prie-dieu chair featuring a tall backrest with quatrefoil cut-outs, a flat padded top rail, and a seat upholstered in floral needlepoint tapestry. View III
Archive IV An antique wooden prie-dieu chair featuring a tall backrest with quatrefoil cut-outs, a flat padded top rail, and a seat upholstered in floral needlepoint tapestry. View IV
Archive V An antique wooden prie-dieu chair featuring a tall backrest with quatrefoil cut-outs, a flat padded top rail, and a seat upholstered in floral needlepoint tapestry. View V
Archive VI An antique wooden prie-dieu chair featuring a tall backrest with quatrefoil cut-outs, a flat padded top rail, and a seat upholstered in floral needlepoint tapestry. View VI
Archive VII An antique wooden prie-dieu chair featuring a tall backrest with quatrefoil cut-outs, a flat padded top rail, and a seat upholstered in floral needlepoint tapestry. View VII
Archive VIII An antique wooden prie-dieu chair featuring a tall backrest with quatrefoil cut-outs, a flat padded top rail, and a seat upholstered in floral needlepoint tapestry. View VIII
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Telephone 07794 559383 or 01789 638113
Location
The Pheasant Room
The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel
Charlecote
Warwickshire
CV35 9EW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/antoinettes
Verified Since Apr 2020
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Location: The Pheasant Room, The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, Charlecote, Warwickshire, CV35 9EW, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/antoinettes
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An antique wooden prie-dieu chair featuring a tall backrest with quatrefoil cut-outs, a flat padded top rail, and a seat upholstered in floral needlepoint tapestry.
Antique Prie Dieu chair
Ref: SA1142825
An antique wooden prie-dieu chair featuring a tall backrest with quatrefoil cut-outs, a flat padded top rail, and a seat upholstered in floral needlepoint tapestry.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Wool Tapestry, Cotton
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsQuatrefoil tracery, Turned feet, Needlepoint floral tapestry, Scrolled cresting
  • SizeW 50 cm (20 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A prie-dieu, translating from French as pray God, is a devotional piece of furniture designed for private prayer. The chair features a low upholstered seat and an elevated, padded top rail upon which the user could rest their arms or kneel while leaning forward.

These items are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, featuring traditional joinery techniques like mortise and tenon. The upholstery often incorporates hand-stitched needlepoint, gros point, or petit point tapestries featuring floral or ecclesiastical motifs.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the timber patina, hand-cut joinery, type of screws or nails used, and the age of the textile fibres. Hand-woven needlework displays irregularities characteristic of manual production rather than modern machine-loop weaving.

This piece functions effectively as an occasional seat in a study, bedroom, or hallway where its distinct architectural silhouette can be appreciated. Pairing the historical woodwork with contemporary minimalist surroundings creates a balanced, curated aesthetic.

Maintain the wood by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the timber. Avoid direct sunlight to protect the aged textile colours, and use professional conservation cleaning methods for delicate needlepoint.
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