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Antique French Bergere Tub Armchair in Louis Xv Style
Hand of Glory
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Antique French Bergere Tub Armchair in Louis Xv Style

19th century
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An antique French Louis XV Style Bergere tub armchair, 19th Century, the moulded frame with original, nicely worn, soft green paint, upholstered in blue velvet, with feather filled loose seat cushion and nailed borders.

A lovely quality chair with a very pleasing curvaceous shape. In very good condition, the upholstery isn't recent but clean. I can arrange re-covering and supply fabric if preferred - please get into for a quote.

98cm high, 74cm wide, the seat 51m depend 46cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this French Bergere Tub Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1232831
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An antique French Louis XV Style Bergere tub armchair, 19th Century, the moulded frame with original, nicely worn, soft green paint, upholstered in blue velvet, with feather filled loose seat cushion and nailed borders.
fig 1. An antique Louis XV style tub bergere armchair upholstered in slate grey velvet with a carved distressed green wooden frame and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Antique French Bergere Tub Armchair in Louis Xv Style

A lovely quality chair with a very pleasing curvaceous shape. In very good condition, the upholstery isn't recent but clean. I can arrange re-covering and supply fabric if preferred - please get into for a quote.

98cm high, 74cm wide, the seat 51m depend 46cm high.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this French Bergere Tub Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232831
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
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Archive I An antique Louis XV style tub bergere armchair upholstered in slate grey velvet with a carved distressed green wooden frame and cabriole legs.

Antique French Bergere Tub Armchair in Louis Xv Style

Archive II An antique Louis XV style tub bergere armchair upholstered in slate grey velvet with a carved distressed green wooden frame and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An antique Louis XV style tub bergere armchair upholstered in slate grey velvet with a carved distressed green wooden frame and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An antique Louis XV style tub bergere armchair upholstered in slate grey velvet with a carved distressed green wooden frame and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An antique Louis XV style tub bergere armchair upholstered in slate grey velvet with a carved distressed green wooden frame and cabriole legs. View V
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An antique Louis XV style tub bergere armchair upholstered in slate grey velvet with a carved distressed green wooden frame and cabriole legs.
Antique French Bergere Tub Armchair in Louis XV Style
Ref: SA1232831
An antique Louis XV style tub bergere armchair upholstered in slate grey velvet with a carved distressed green wooden frame and cabriole legs.
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A Louis XV Bergere is an upholstered French armchair characteristically designed with an exposed, hand-carved wooden frame, padded armrests, and an enclosed back. Originating in 18th-century France, these chairs feature curved cabriole legs and flowing serpentine lines suited to informal sitting spaces.

Traditional construction utilizes solid hardwoods such as beech, walnut, or fruitwood for the frame, which are often painted, gilded, or polished. Upholstery historically consists of natural fillings like horsehair and feather cushions, covered in silk, brocade, linen, or velvet.

Authentic pieces display asymmetry, S-curve cabriole legs without stretchers, hand-carved motifs like floral sprays or foliage along the crest and apron, and hand-cut joinery. Look for traditional peg construction, natural timber shrinkage, and original upholstery tack marks along the frame.

A French Bergere acts as an accent piece alongside contemporary minimalist sofas or structured mid-century furniture to introduce texture and historical contrast. Placing the chair in a reading nook, bedroom corner, or alongside a simple side table highlights its sculpted silhouette.

Vacuum velvet upholstery regularly using a soft brush attachment to remove dust without crushing the pile. Address spills immediately by dabbing with a dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and keep painted wooden frames away from direct heat sources and damp environments.
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