prie-dieus

Chairs that follow the general shape of a prayer desk, but with an extended knee rest that forms a low seat. Used by clergy during services Medieval Europe, the chair version became popular during the Gothic Revival of the 19th century..

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prie-dieus
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024