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19th Century French Bergère Settee
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19th Century French Bergère Settee

19th century
Sold 16 October 2025 · Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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Description

Finest quality mid 19th Century bergère two-seat settee with gilt coloured caned back and seat.

Beautifully shaped and carved throughout and retains much of the gilt applied to the caning.

This truly beautiful sofa would look splendid in a grand parlour or drawing room, or even at the foot of a bed.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Bergere Settee to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086397
Description
Finest quality mid 19th Century bergère two-seat settee with gilt coloured caned back and seat.

Beautifully shaped and carved throughout and retains much of the gilt applied to the caning.

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This truly beautiful sofa would look splendid in a grand parlour or drawing room, or even at the foot of a bed.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Bergere Settee to the 19th Century.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086397
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019
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A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century French Bergère Settee

Archive II A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions. View XII
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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 01303 221229
Location
Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherbuck
Verified Since Aug 2019
Items For Sale 58
Items Sold 320
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions.
19th Century French Bergère Settee
Ref: SA1086397
A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a carved walnut frame, intricate caned back panels, and mustard-yellow upholstered seat cushions.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialWalnut, Cane, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCaned back panels, Hand-carved floral crest, Cabriole legs, Scrolled arms
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 134 cm (53 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Bergere settees originated in France during the early 18th century, evolving from upholstered armchairs into wider seating formats designed for salons and drawing rooms. These pieces became prominent during the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, and later experienced revivals throughout the 19th century with eclectic historicist influences.

Authentic period settees typically feature a solid hardwood frame, most commonly walnut, beech, or oak, shaped with hand-carved decorative motifs. The back and sides frequently incorporate fine cane work, paired with loose or drop-in seat cushions traditionally stuffed with natural fibres and upholstered in silk, velvet, or damask.

Identification relies on examining the joinery, timber ageing, and hand-carving techniques. Genuine period items show natural oxidisation in the wood, traditional hand-cut joinery, and slight irregularities in the cane work and carvings that indicate manual craftsmanship rather than modern machine production.

This seating piece functions effectively as a focal point in a living room, study, or bedroom, contrasting cleanly against neutral walls. Pairing the traditional wooden frame and textured cane with contemporary minimalist furniture or lighting creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Maintain caned elements by keeping them away from direct heat sources and occasionally dampening the underside with a clean sponge to prevent the natural fibres from becoming brittle. Clean the wooden frame with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes that can degrade historic finishes.
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