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Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840

$1,645.27
£1,195
€1,407.53
CA$2,253.94
A$2,500.94
CHF 1,310.04
MX$30,668.21
NOK 16,663.32
SEK 15,729.46
DKK 10,496.84
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This is an antique prie dieu chair, a 19th century, early Victorian chair in walnut with a needlepoint tapestry seat cover. Ideal as a bedroom side chair and dating to circa 1840. The walnut displaying good color and grain interest Raised upon well formed cabriole legs with bump knee and scrolled toe Swept square section legs to the rear and riding upon brass castors all round. Professionally upholstered in a needlepoint cloth with brocade trim A soft pastel palette displaying bands of stylized foliate detail Stuff over to a serpentine seat rail and padded back and crest rail Traditionally stuffed with a show back, Ideal for centre room placement A Fine example of it's type, delivered waxed polished and ready for the home. Dimensions: Max width 51cm (20”) Max depth 56cm (22”) Max height 104.5cm (41.25”) Seat width 48cm (19”) Seat depth 39cm (15.25”) Seat height 41cm (16.25”).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.15 in (104.5 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.53641stDibs: LU2645317208311

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