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George IV Bergère Armchair
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George IV Bergère Armchair

19th century
Sold 28 January 2026 · William Carr Antiques
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Description

A superb George IV period mahogany bergère armchair, C.1830.

With generous and elegant proportions, finely carved hand grips and underarm supports and paper scroll crest rail.

Raised on turned tapering reeded forelegs, terminating in original Cope Collinson brass caps and castors.

Traditionally upholstered with a drop in seat, now awaiting its top cover, structurally sound.

Seat Height: 50cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this George IV Bergere Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1074108
Description
A superb George IV period mahogany bergère armchair, C.1830.
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With generous and elegant proportions, finely carved hand grips and underarm supports and paper scroll crest rail.
William Carr Antiques

Raised on turned tapering reeded forelegs, terminating in original Cope Collinson brass caps and castors.

Traditionally upholstered with a drop in seat, now awaiting its top cover, structurally sound.

Seat Height: 50cm

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this George IV Bergere Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1074108
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Archive I A George IV mahogany bergere armchair featuring turned front legs with brass castors and exposed internal webbing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George IV Bergère Armchair

Archive II A George IV mahogany bergere armchair featuring turned front legs with brass castors and exposed internal webbing. View II
Archive III A George IV mahogany bergere armchair featuring turned front legs with brass castors and exposed internal webbing. View III
Archive IV A George IV mahogany bergere armchair featuring turned front legs with brass castors and exposed internal webbing. View IV
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Archive VI A George IV mahogany bergere armchair featuring turned front legs with brass castors and exposed internal webbing. View VI
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
Telephone 07958 023028
Location
Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder
Verified Since Feb 2022
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Items Sold 418
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A George IV mahogany bergere armchair featuring turned front legs with brass castors and exposed internal webbing.
George IV Bergère Armchair
Ref: SA1074108
A George IV mahogany bergere armchair featuring turned front legs with brass castors and exposed internal webbing.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Brass castors, Scrolled arms, Exposed webbing
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 85 cm (33 in)

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The George IV style, spanning the 1820s, draws heavily from neoclassical and Regency influences, characterised by robust proportions, classical motifs, and fine mahogany or rosewood construction.

Master cabinetmakers predominantly utilised dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany and rosewood, often featuring hand-turned elements, brass castors, and traditional cane or upholstered webbing foundations.

Authentication relies on examining traditional joinery techniques, timber oxidisation, hand-turned leg detailing, and the presence of period-correct hardware such as brass castors.

Such historic seating provides a grounding architectural element when paired with contemporary textiles and minimalist surroundings, creating a balanced transitional aesthetic.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and treating wooden surfaces periodically with microcrystalline wax.
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