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A 19th Century French Bergere Settee
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A 19th Century French Bergere Settee

19th century
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A stylish late 19th century French two seat settee. Carved decoration and simple cabriole legs. The off white pain is original, so too is the double caned panels. Recently reupholstered by its previous owner in a taupe silk with removable squab cushion. The frame is solid but there is historical damage to the can, please see detailed photographs. The seat itself remains perfectly useable. FRENCH C1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this French Bergere Settee to the 19th Century.

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SA1183759
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Description
A stylish late 19th century French two seat settee. Carved decoration and simple cabriole legs. The off white pain is original, so too is the double caned panels. Recently reupholstered by its previous owner in a taupe silk with removable squab cushion. The frame is solid but there is historical damage to the can, please see detailed photographs. The seat itself remains perfectly useable. FRENCH C1890
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this French Bergere Settee to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183759
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a painted carved wooden frame with woven cane back panels and a champagne-coloured upholstered seat cushion with two accent pillows.
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Archive I A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a painted carved wooden frame with woven cane back panels and a champagne-coloured upholstered seat cushion with two accent pillows.

A 19th Century French Bergere Settee

Archive II A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a painted carved wooden frame with woven cane back panels and a champagne-coloured upholstered seat cushion with two accent pillows. View II
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 07850 463 173
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1 - 3 Castlegate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christinekavanagh
Verified Since Jun 2020
Items For Sale 63
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a painted carved wooden frame with woven cane back panels and a champagne-coloured upholstered seat cushion with two accent pillows.
A 19th century French bergere settee
Ref: SA1183759
A 19th-century French bergere settee featuring a painted carved wooden frame with woven cane back panels and a champagne-coloured upholstered seat cushion with two accent pillows.
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  • ObjectSettees & Sofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Cane, Fabric
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Carved floral crest, Woven cane panels, Buttoned cushions
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

A 19th-century French two-seat bergere settee exhibits a French Chateau style with a painted carved wooden frame and woven cane panels. The off-white painted finish is original, complemented by double-caned side and back panels and simple cabriole legs. Recently reupholstered by a previous owner, the piece includes a removable taupe silk squab seat cushion and two matching buttoned accent pillows. The solid frame shows historical damage to the cane, while the seat remains usable. Carved floral crest details adorn the top rail of the curved backrest. Measuring 95 cm high, 125 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, this seating option provides compact proportions for daily use. In a home today, this settee serves as an elegant seating choice in a living room, bedroom, or dressing area. The traditional design and neutral palette allow the settee to blend easily with both antique and contemporary interior schemes.

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A French bergere settee is an upholstered two-seater sofa originating in 18th-century France, characterised by an exposed carved wooden frame, enclosed armrests, and woven cane or fabric panelwork.

These pieces typically feature solid hardwood frames, such as beech or walnut, combined with hand-woven cane panels, natural horsehair cushion filling, and silk, damask, or velvet upholstery fabrics.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-carved decorative motifs, pegged joinery, natural wear to painted or gilded finishes, and hand-woven mesh cane panels within the frame.

Position the settee in an entryway, bedroom alcove, or formal living space alongside contemporary lighting and neutral textiles to balance historical ornament with modern minimalism.

Keep the settee away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the cane from drying or cracking, dust the woodwork gently with a soft microfibre cloth, and vacuum the cane mesh using a soft brush attachment.
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