Also called the "Confession Chair" (in German: "Der Beichtstuhl" and also called "Der Jungfrauenschoß" or the "Hackersche Stuhl")
This device was a very important accessory for every torturer .
The wooden or iron spikes inflicted heavy pain to the victim
Frequently the chair was built of iron and could be heated up
from the back side .
(Modern torture chairs are equipped with electrical current)
The Interrogation Chair as a part of a torture-chamber.