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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 an arched 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: 15.5"W x 14.5"D x 34.25"H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.25 in (87 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beech,Rush,Hand-Carved,Hand-Woven,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: w241-1501stDibs: LU951239015102

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