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Pair of circa 1840 Hand Carved Prie Dieu High Back Prayer Chairs Original Bases

About the Item

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of early 19th century Prie Dieu chairs made with solid walnut frames and the original thatched sears A great pair of occasional chairs, they were originally designed as prayer chairs and are the finest quality. The frames are solid walnut, the thatch work second to none, these are a very decorative pair indeed We have cleaned waxed and polished them from top to bottom, there will have the original period patina all-over Dimensions: Height 100cm, seat height 37.5cm Width 49.5cm Depth 49cm This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses. Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 19.49 in (49.5 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)Seat Height: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823320730012
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