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Regency Bergère Armchair
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Regency Bergère Armchair

19th century
Sold 25 January 2025 · William Carr Antiques
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Description

A good English regency period mahogany bergère armchair, C.1810.

Featuring reeded arms and top crest rail, raised on turned tapering forelegs terminating in original brass castors.

With fitted traditionally upholstered deep-buttoned squab cushions, in a dark tan leather.

Featuring a wonderful original colour and patina.

Structurally sound, canework also sound with re-caned seat. Stamped ‘IH’ to the underside of the seat rail which relates to a number of Gillow’s journeymen and recorded pieces of this period.

See page 250 volume II of 'Susan E. Stuart's Gillows of Lancaster and London' for reference.

Seat Height: 44cm (with cushion)

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Regency Bergere Armchair to the Regency era.

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SA1080939
Description
A good English regency period mahogany bergère armchair, C.1810.
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Featuring reeded arms and top crest rail, raised on turned tapering forelegs terminating in original brass castors.
William Carr Antiques

With fitted traditionally upholstered deep-buttoned squab cushions, in a dark tan leather.

fig 1. An antique Regency bergere armchair featuring a mahogany frame, woven cane side panels, button-tufted brown leather cushions, and turned front legs with castors.
fig 1. Regency Bergère Armchair

Featuring a wonderful original colour and patina.

Structurally sound, canework also sound with re-caned seat. Stamped ‘IH’ to the underside of the seat rail which relates to a number of Gillow’s journeymen and recorded pieces of this period.

See page 250 volume II of 'Susan E. Stuart's Gillows of Lancaster and London' for reference.

Seat Height: 44cm (with cushion)

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Regency Bergere Armchair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1080939
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
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Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Archive I An antique Regency bergere armchair featuring a mahogany frame, woven cane side panels, button-tufted brown leather cushions, and turned front legs with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Regency Bergère Armchair

Archive II An antique Regency bergere armchair featuring a mahogany frame, woven cane side panels, button-tufted brown leather cushions, and turned front legs with castors. View II
Archive III An antique Regency bergere armchair featuring a mahogany frame, woven cane side panels, button-tufted brown leather cushions, and turned front legs with castors. View III
Archive IV An antique Regency bergere armchair featuring a mahogany frame, woven cane side panels, button-tufted brown leather cushions, and turned front legs with castors. View IV
Archive V An antique Regency bergere armchair featuring a mahogany frame, woven cane side panels, button-tufted brown leather cushions, and turned front legs with castors. View V
Archive VI An antique Regency bergere armchair featuring a mahogany frame, woven cane side panels, button-tufted brown leather cushions, and turned front legs with castors. View VI
Archive VII An antique Regency bergere armchair featuring a mahogany frame, woven cane side panels, button-tufted brown leather cushions, and turned front legs with castors. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Regency bergere armchair featuring a mahogany frame, woven cane side panels, button-tufted brown leather cushions, and turned front legs with castors. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Regency bergere armchair featuring a mahogany frame, woven cane side panels, button-tufted brown leather cushions, and turned front legs with castors. View IX
Archive X An antique Regency bergere armchair featuring a mahogany frame, woven cane side panels, button-tufted brown leather cushions, and turned front legs with castors. View X
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An antique Regency bergere armchair featuring a mahogany frame, woven cane side panels, button-tufted brown leather cushions, and turned front legs with castors.
Regency Bergère Armchair
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An antique Regency bergere armchair featuring a mahogany frame, woven cane side panels, button-tufted brown leather cushions, and turned front legs with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Cane, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCaned side panels, Button-tufted upholstery, Turned legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

FAQs

A Regency bergere armchair is an enclosed, upholstered seating style that originated in France and gained popularity in Britain during the early 19th century, characterised by its enclosed cane panels and formal classical proportions.

These armchairs are traditionally constructed using fine hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, woven cane panelling for the sides and back, and high-quality leather or fabric for the upholstered cushions.

Authentication relies on examining joinery techniques, timber oxidisation, hand-woven cane work, and traditional stuffing materials within the upholstery, which reflect the manufacturing standards of the period.

Integrating this piece into a contemporary scheme involves pairing it with minimalist surroundings or contrasting it with modern textiles to highlight its historical craftsmanship and rich colour.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the cane from brittle drying and applying specialised leather conditioners periodically to maintain suppleness.
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