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Louis XVI Gilt Wood Confessional or Shepherdess Bergère
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Louis XVI Gilt Wood Confessional or Shepherdess Bergère

18th century
Sold 23 August 2025 · Whites Antiques
This “Louis XVI Gilt Wood Confessional or Shepherdess Bergère” found a buyer.

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Description

Louis XVI Gilt Wood Confessional Bergère Circa 1760-80

• French circa 1760-1780

• A beautiful comfortable piece of statement furniture

• Sturdy carved gilt wood frame

• Profusely decorated with guilloché edges and paterae

• Acanthus to the scrolled arms

• Recently re-covered with bold vibrant heavy brushed cotton

• Feather down filled cushion

• Seat Height 45cm (17.75”)

• H: 104cm (40.9") W: 71cm (28") D: 60cm (23.6")

An upholstered Louis XVI confessional Bergère chair with sturdy carved gilt wood frame; profusely decorated with guilloché edges and paterae with acanthus to the scrolled arms. Beautiful wear to the original patinated gilt revealing in places the red boule base gesso and wood. Recently recovered in a bold vibrant heavy brushed cotton with feather down filled cushion raised on slender carved spiral turned tapering legs Circa 1760-80. A beautiful comfortable piece of statement furniture.

For a complete assessment of the item's condition, we encourage you to carefully examine all the provided photos. These pictures are integral to the description and condition report of the item, providing crucial visual details about its appearance and quality.

Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are an established and successful business and have many happy clients both in the trade and as private clients. We have a beautiful showroom in West Sussex and you are always welcome to visit to view any of our delightful items.

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Gilt Wood Bergere to the 1750s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1115507
Dealers Internal Reference
AW127
Dealers Notes

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Description
Louis XVI Gilt Wood Confessional Bergère Circa 1760-80

• French circa 1760-1780

• A beautiful comfortable piece of statement furniture

• Sturdy carved gilt wood frame

• Profusely decorated with guilloché edges and paterae

fig 1. A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details.
fig 1. Louis XVI Gilt Wood Confessional or Shepherdess Bergère

• Acanthus to the scrolled arms

• Recently re-covered with bold vibrant heavy brushed cotton

• Feather down filled cushion

• Seat Height 45cm (17.75”)

• H: 104cm (40.9") W: 71cm (28") D: 60cm (23.6")

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An upholstered Louis XVI confessional Bergère chair with sturdy carved gilt wood frame; profusely decorated with guilloché edges and paterae with acanthus to the scrolled arms.
Whites Antiques

Beautiful wear to the original patinated gilt revealing in places the red boule base gesso and wood. Recently recovered in a bold vibrant heavy brushed cotton with feather down filled cushion raised on slender carved spiral turned tapering legs Circa 1760-80. A beautiful comfortable piece of statement furniture.

fig 2. A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details.
fig 2. Louis XVI Gilt Wood Confessional or Shepherdess Bergère

For a complete assessment of the item's condition, we encourage you to carefully examine all the provided photos. These pictures are integral to the description and condition report of the item, providing crucial visual details about its appearance and quality.

fig 3. A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details.
fig 3. Louis XVI Gilt Wood Confessional or Shepherdess Bergère

Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are an established and successful business and have many happy clients both in the trade and as private clients. We have a beautiful showroom in West Sussex and you are always welcome to visit to view any of our delightful items.

fig 4. A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details.
fig 4. Louis XVI Gilt Wood Confessional or Shepherdess Bergère

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Gilt Wood Bergere to the 1750s.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115507
Dealers Internal Ref
AW127
Whites Antiques
Whites Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023

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Archive I A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Louis XVI Gilt Wood Confessional or Shepherdess Bergère

Archive II A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View II
Archive III A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View III
Archive IV A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View IV
Archive V A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View V
Archive VI A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View VI
Archive VII A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View VII
Archive VIII A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View VIII
Archive IX A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View IX
Archive X A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View X
Archive XI A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View XI
Archive XII A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View XII
Archive XIII A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View XIII
Archive XIV A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View XIV
Archive XV A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details. View XV
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Unit 10 The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Verified Since May 2023
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Items Sold 446
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Location: Unit 10 The Vinery, Arundel Road, Poling, West Sussex, BN18 9PY, United Kingdom
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A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details.
Louis XVI Gilt Wood Confessional or Shepherdess Bergère
Ref: SA1115507
A Louis XVI style gilt wood bergere armchair upholstered in vibrant purple fabric with fluted tapering legs and carved frame details.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialGilt Wood, Velvet
  • ColourPurple
  • MotifsFluted tapering legs, Carved acanthus leaf moulding, Winged backrest
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

The Louis XVI style is characterized by a return to classical symmetry, featuring straight fluted legs, geometric lines, and neoclassical motifs like acanthus leaves and ribbon twists, contrasting with the preceding curved Rococo aesthetic.

Gilt wood furniture typically utilizes a carved hardwood frame, such as beech or oak, finished with a thin layer of gold leaf applied over a prepared gesso and bole ground.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved details with subtle irregularities, traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon, and historical wear patterns appropriate to age, including the oxidation of the gold leaf and older upholstery webbing.

A gilded armchair serves as a striking focal point in a modern room when paired with minimalist surroundings, neutral walls, and contemporary lighting to highlight its historical craftsmanship through contrast.

Gilt wood should be dusted gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth without chemical polishes to avoid stripping the delicate gold leaf, while the upholstery requires professional dry cleaning or careful vacuuming with a low-suction attachment.
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