HANDSOME LIBRARY Bergère CHAIR

A Mahogany bergère library armchair. With reeded frame, caned backrest and seat, tan leather upholstered arms, with tan leather back and seat cushions. The arms sit upon fluted, tapered column supports. There is slight damage/wear to the wicker on the right side of the chair under the arm rest, on the left side the wicker is in good order. Further images can be provided.

Measurements: 96.5cm x 67cm x 80cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

96.5cm (37.99")

Width

67cm (26.38")

Depth

80cm (31.50")

Declaration

Duke Antiques and Interiors has dated this Leather Library Bergere Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1203227

Description

HANDSOME LIBRARY Bergère CHAIR

A Mahogany bergère library armchair.

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With reeded frame, caned backrest and seat, tan leather upholstered arms, with tan leather back and seat cushions.

Duke Antiques and Interiors

The arms sit upon fluted, tapered column supports. There is slight damage/wear to the wicker on the right side of the chair under the arm rest, on the left side the wicker is in good order. Further images can be provided.

Measurements: 96.5cm x 67cm x 80cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

96.5cm (37.99")

Width

67cm (26.38")

Depth

80cm (31.50")

Date of Manufacture

Duke Antiques and Interiors has dated this Leather Library Bergere Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1203227

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Duke Antiques and Interiors

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2026

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An antique timber bergere library chair featuring deep-buttoned tan leather upholstery, woven cane side panels, padded armrests, reeded front legs, and brass castors.

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HANDSOME LIBRARY Bergère CHAIR

Archive II

A library bergere chair is an upholstered armchair featuring an exposed wooden frame, often fitted with woven cane side panels and deep-buttoned leather or fabric upholstery, designed for comfortable seating in study spaces.

These chairs typically feature hardwood timber frames such as mahogany or walnut, double-layered cane woven panels, hand-stitched leather upholstery with button tufting, and brass castors attached to turned or reeded legs.

Authentic period pieces show hand-carved timber detailing, genuine hand-woven cane work, patinated leather upholstery, hand-driven brass studding, and period-correct brass castors with natural wear on frame joinery.

Position the chair alongside a minimalist side table and a contemporary reading lamp, allowing the textured leather and woven timber frame to serve as a focal architectural feature within a living space or study.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent leather cracking and timber warping, apply specialised leather balm periodically, and clean the cane panels gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth.

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Handsome Library Bergère Chair

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