Mid-19th century prie dieu / bedroom chair with bobbin legs. Portrait All the old screw holes

All the old screw holes are still intact though round the edges

anthropomorphic form is recognised and admired all around the world

Height to top of backrest: 84cm

escutcheons and locks

the profile and curve of the side edging and bottom apron

Mid-19th century prie dieu / bedroom chair with bobbin legs. Portrait All the old screw holesA mid 19th century mahogany showwood framed prie dieu ('pray God') bedroom chair. Part button upholstered in old gold coloured dralon, with wonderful bobbin turned legs and back supports. I can't resist bobbins, don't ask me why. Originally for kneeling on to pray, it makes a great decorative item for draping clothes on, in a bathroom or hallway, perch on it when putting on wellies, or a cosy spot for the cat. Or for kneeling on of course. It's very