The Bishop Chair

France, 19th Century

Antique

One-Of-A-Kind

Rare

$1,195

Check mate, we present you the Bishop Chair. Originally hailing from the grand Chapel of a chateau located in central France, this hand-carved masterpiece displays two intricate Bishop figures. Crafted in the 19th-century, it was originally upholstered in Royal red velvet now deconstructed, just the way we like it. Sylvie loves to style this accent chair in her living room, bedroom and entry way. One thing is for sure, this will be a conversation every time guests come over.

Dimensions:

43" H x 24" W x 20" D (Seat Height 19") (estimated)
Materials:

Wood, Cotton and Burlap Upholstery, Metal hardware
Weight Range:

31 lbs (estimated)
Notes from Sylvie:

This one has some minor upholstery damage. The back is upholstered with burlap and it is fraying and tearing in some places.

This 19th-century bishop’s chair was crafted in 1800 for a Chateau's grand chapel nestled in the French countryside. It once held a place of honor, reserved for the bishop during religious ceremonies. The hand-carved figures on its frame, with their solemn expressions, quietly watched over countless prayers and hymns, embodying the reverence of the sacred space.

A tale so magical, we barely believe it. The story of this collection begins in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, where whispers led us to an extraordinary discovery—a resting place for the remnants of chateaus long forgotten. This ‘graveyard’ was unlike anything Sylvie had ever encountered.

Amidst the ruins, each piece seemed to carry the echoes of noble homes, some felled by earthquakes, others abandoned and left to time. It was a place of lost grandeur, where fragments of history lay waiting. Sylvie handpicked her favorites from these forgotten treasures, breathing new life into each one, and sometimes, a new purpose. This collection is a revival of French history, offering pieces once thought lost to time.

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