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Solid Ebony Bergere
Henry Fowler Antiques
for sale €4,563     $4,953
£3,900
Henry Fowler Antiques

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Solid Ebony Bergere

19th century
Description

Extremely rare, solid Ebony bergere on cup castors, with the caning in almost perfect condition.

Quality of the chair is superb, from the the detailing on the font legs, to the strips of ebony covering the edges of the caning, and it being mitred at each corner. 

1 small hole in the side - it wasn't replaced as it's original caning. 

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
55.5cm (21.85")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Ebony Cane Bergere Chair to the Regency era.

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SA1216327
Description
Extremely rare, solid Ebony bergere on cup castors, with the caning in almost perfect condition.
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Quality of the chair is superb, from the the detailing on the font legs, to the strips of ebony covering the edges of the caning, and it being mitred at each corner.
Henry Fowler Antiques

 

1 small hole in the side - it wasn't replaced as it's original caning. 

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
55.5cm (21.85")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Ebony Cane Bergere Chair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216327
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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An Anglo-Indian style dark ebony bergere armchair featuring woven cane panelling on the backrest, sides, and seat, resting on straight legs with brass castors.
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Archive I An Anglo-Indian style dark ebony bergere armchair featuring woven cane panelling on the backrest, sides, and seat, resting on straight legs with brass castors.

Solid Ebony Bergere

Archive II An Anglo-Indian style dark ebony bergere armchair featuring woven cane panelling on the backrest, sides, and seat, resting on straight legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III An Anglo-Indian style dark ebony bergere armchair featuring woven cane panelling on the backrest, sides, and seat, resting on straight legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV An Anglo-Indian style dark ebony bergere armchair featuring woven cane panelling on the backrest, sides, and seat, resting on straight legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V An Anglo-Indian style dark ebony bergere armchair featuring woven cane panelling on the backrest, sides, and seat, resting on straight legs with brass castors. View V
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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
Location
Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/henryfowler
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 51
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Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
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Location: Nassington Road, Woodnewton, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 5EH, United Kingdom
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An Anglo-Indian style dark ebony bergere armchair featuring woven cane panelling on the backrest, sides, and seat, resting on straight legs with brass castors.
Solid Ebony bergere
Ref: SA1216327
An Anglo-Indian style dark ebony bergere armchair featuring woven cane panelling on the backrest, sides, and seat, resting on straight legs with brass castors.
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A bergere chair is an armchair featuring an exposed wooden frame, traditionally originating in 18th-century France and later adapted during the Regency and Colonial eras using materials such as solid ebony and woven rattan.

Colonial-style bergere chairs typically feature dense hardwoods such as solid ebony or mahogany for the carved framework, complemented by hand-woven cane panelling for the seat, back, and armrests, alongside brass castors on the legs.

Authentic period pieces often feature mortise and tenon joinery, hand-threaded cane work showing subtle variations, original brass fittings, and natural patination across the dark timber finish.

This style of accent chair works effectively when paired with neutral linen textiles, positioned beside a tailored side table, or placed within a home library setting to provide visual structure.

To preserve the frame and cane work, position the piece away from direct heat sources and moisture, clean the wood gently with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally mist the cane panelling lightly to prevent brittleness.
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