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19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

About the Item

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a double turned stretcher over a hand woven rush seat. The tall back features a two-ladder back ending with a flat top armrest rail. The Provincial prayer chair is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina. Measures: 15"W x 13"D x 38"H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beech,Rush,Hand-Carved,Hand-Woven,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 241-150A1stDibs: LU951239019542
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