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George IV Bergère Armchair
William Carr Antiques
for sale €1,463     $1,588
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George IV Bergère Armchair

19th century
Description

A superb George IV period mahogany bergère armchair, Circa 1830.

With generous and elegant proportions, finely carved hand grips and underarm supports and paper scroll crest rail.

Upholstered in our own 'Millie' cotton fabric, a faithful recreation of an antique fabric we acquired.

Raised on turned tapering reeded forelegs, terminating in original Cope Collinson brass caps and castors.

Seat Height: 50cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this George IV Mahogany Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1225472
Description
A superb George IV period mahogany bergère armchair, Circa 1830.
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With generous and elegant proportions, finely carved hand grips and underarm supports and paper scroll crest rail.
William Carr Antiques

Upholstered in our own 'Millie' cotton fabric, a faithful recreation of an antique fabric we acquired.

Raised on turned tapering reeded forelegs, terminating in original Cope Collinson brass caps and castors.

Seat Height: 50cm

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this George IV Mahogany Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225472
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Archive I A George IV mahogany armchair with carved scroll arms, light green upholstery, and reeded turned front legs on brass castors.

George IV Bergère Armchair

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A George IV mahogany armchair with carved scroll arms, light green upholstery, and reeded turned front legs on brass castors.
George IV Bergère Armchair
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A George IV mahogany armchair with carved scroll arms, light green upholstery, and reeded turned front legs on brass castors.
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A George IV bergere armchair is an upholstered seat produced during the reign of King George IV (18201830), characterised by an exposed mahogany timber frame, curved scroll arms, and deep proportioned seating designed for libraries and parlours.

Cabinetmakers during this period predominantly used solid Honduran or Cuban mahogany, solid brass for stamped castors, and traditional upholstery fillings such as coiled springs, horsehair, and woven canvas webbing.

Authentic examples display hand-cut joinery, crisp hand-carved reeding or fluting on the legs, natural oxidisation on the timber, period-correct brass castors, and substantial weight due to dense hardwoods.

Place the armchair in a study corner or alongside modern accent furniture, allowing the warm timber tones and classical silhouette to provide texture and historical contrast within contemporary spaces.

Dust the timber with a microfiber cloth, apply beeswax twice yearly along the grain to preserve wood moisture, and position the chair away from direct heat sources and sunlight to protect both fabric and timber.
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