Pair French Bergere Armchairs 1900 - 1920

Name: Pair French Bergere Arm Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1058811
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleLouis XVI
MaterialPainted Wood, Upholstery Fabric
ColourOff-White and Grey
MotifsFluted turned legs, Carved rosettes, Padded armrests, Enclosed upholstered sides
SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

A pair of comfortable French bergere armchairs dating from 1900, designed in the Louis XVI style. The frames are constructed from painted wood in an off-white colour with a slightly worn original finish, and the upholstery features a grey and off-white geometric patterned fabric. Details visible include fluted turned front legs with carved rosettes, padded armrests, and enclosed upholstered sides. Each chair measures 87 cm high, 63 cm wide, and 68 cm deep. These armchairs provide comfortable seating suitable for a living room, drawing room, bedroom or study. The sturdy frames and supportive sprung seats and webbing make them practical for daily use while maintaining a classic French chateau appearance.

FAQs

A bergere is an upholstered French armchair featuring solid filled-in sides between the armrests and the seat frame. First introduced in early eighteenth-century France, these chairs are designed with exposed carved wooden framing and deep loose seat cushions.

Traditional Louis XVI bergere armchairs are constructed from solid hardwoods such as beech, walnut, or oak, often painted, gilded, or polished. The upholstery historically comprised natural fibers including linen, silk damask, or woven jacquard fabrics over traditional horsehair or coil padding.

Authentic period pieces exhibit traditional joinery techniques such as pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved details, and age-appropriate wear on the base and joinery. Period Louis XVI examples feature straight, tapered, fluted legs, symmetrical neoclassic motifs, and individual hand-cut wood components.

A pair of bergere armchairs can be placed opposite a simple sofa to create a balanced conversational arrangement. They also function well flanking a fireplace, positioned in a bay window, or placed at the foot of a bed in a master bedroom suite.

Painted wooden frames should be dusted regularly with a soft dry cloth and kept away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking. Upholstered sections require gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and spot cleaning using fabric-appropriate solutions.

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Pair French Bergere Arm Chairs

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