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This late 19th-century French prie-dieu prayer chair is a striking example of Gothic Revival ecclesiastical furniture, combining sober architectural lines …
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This late 19th-century French prie-dieu prayer chair is a striking example of Gothic Revival ecclesiastical furniture, combining sober architectural lines with strong symbolic detailing. Traditionally used for private devotion and prayer, this piece reflects the restrained yet expressive craftsmanship characteristic of French religious furniture from the late 1800s.
The chair is crafted from solid wood and finished in a deep black ebonized surface, lending it a dignified, almost monastic presence. The backrest is adorned with a boldly carved Christian cross, enhanced by radiating fluted elements and a scroll-form base — a powerful decorative and spiritual motif rooted in ecclesiastical design.
Both the seat and kneeling rest are upholstered in a warm red and gold patterned textile, adding visual richness and contrast to the dark frame. The upholstery appears later but well-executed and in very good condition, complementing the historic character of the chair without detracting from its authenticity.
The structure stands on turned front legs and straight rear supports, giving the piece a balanced and architectural silhouette. Its proportions make it suitable both as a functional prayer chair and as a decorative statement piece in interiors with Gothic, religious, historical, or monastic influences.
Details
•Object: Prie-dieu / Prayer chair / Devotional kneeling chair
•Origin: France
•Period: Late 19th century (circa 1880–1900)
•Style: Gothic Revival / Ecclesiastical
•Materials: Solid wood with black ebonized finish; patterned textile upholstery
•Decoration: Hand-carved •Christian cross with radiating and scroll motifs
Construction: Traditional woodworking and joinery
Dimensions
Height: 84 cm
Width: 46 cm
Depth: 47 cm
Condition
Good antique condition. The chair is structurally sound and stable. The wood shows light age-related wear consistent with its period. Upholstery is clean, intact, and in very good condition, likely replaced at a later date.
A dignified and atmospheric French antique prayer chair that embodies late 19th-century ecclesiastical craftsmanship — equally compelling as a devotional object or as a sculptural accent in a refined interior.
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- Dimensions
- 18.11ʺW × 18.5ʺD × 33.07ʺH
- Seat Height
- 14.96 in
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Oak
- Textile
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use,Reupholstered Patina Consistent with Age and Use,Reupholstered less
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