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Antique Pair of French Giltwood Bergere Armchairs
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Antique Pair of French Giltwood Bergere Armchairs

19th century
Description

A beautiful pair of antique French giltwood bergere armchairs of elegant neoclassical form. These stylish chairs feature finely carved giltwood frames with decorative mouldings, carved rosettes and classical detailing throughout. The shaped backs and sweeping arms create a wonderfully comfortable and inviting seat while the original cane work gives the chairs a light and sophisticated appearance.

The chairs retain their attractive cane backs and cane seats and are accompanied by loose velvet seat cushions in a deep blue tone which complement the rich gilded finish beautifully. The neoclassical styling is evident throughout with fluted uprights, carved ornament and elegant proportions making these chairs equally suitable for a drawing room, bedroom, dressing room or luxury hotel interior.

Bergere chairs became highly fashionable in France during the eighteenth century and remained popular into the nineteenth century, prized for their comfort and refined appearance. Today they remain one of the most sought-after forms of occasional seating.

Condition Report

Good antique condition with age-related wear, marks and rubbing to the gilding consistent with age and use. The cane work remains in good order and the chairs are strong and sturdy. The loose velvet cushions are included.

Dimensions

Height:80cm(31.50in)

Width:53.5cm(21.06in)

Depth:45cm(17.72in)

Seat Height:45cm(17.72in)

Date:1860

Origin:French

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Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these French Giltwood Bergere Armchairs to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09659854
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Red clay showing through worn gilding on the armrests: age and handling.
Hand-woven double caning along the curved back: fine nineteenth-century seat making.
Neoclassical guilloche and leaf carving on the frame: French revival design.
Square tapering legs with carved foliage: standard for the Second Empire.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237122
Dealers Internal Reference
3163
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Description
A beautiful pair of antique French giltwood bergere armchairs of elegant neoclassical form.
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These stylish chairs feature finely carved giltwood frames with decorative mouldings, carved rosettes and classical detailing throughout.
London City Antiques

The shaped backs and sweeping arms create a wonderfully comfortable and inviting seat while the original cane work gives the chairs a light and sophisticated appearance.

fig 1. A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions.
fig 1. Antique Pair of French Giltwood Bergere Armchairs

The chairs retain their attractive cane backs and cane seats and are accompanied by loose velvet seat cushions in a deep blue tone which complement the rich gilded finish beautifully. The neoclassical styling is evident throughout with fluted uprights, carved ornament and elegant proportions making these chairs equally suitable for a drawing room, bedroom, dressing room or luxury hotel interior.

fig 2. A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions.
fig 2. Antique Pair of French Giltwood Bergere Armchairs

Bergere chairs became highly fashionable in France during the eighteenth century and remained popular into the nineteenth century, prized for their comfort and refined appearance. Today they remain one of the most sought-after forms of occasional seating.

fig 3. A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions.
fig 3. Antique Pair of French Giltwood Bergere Armchairs

Condition Report

Good antique condition with age-related wear, marks and rubbing to the gilding consistent with age and use. The cane work remains in good order and the chairs are strong and sturdy. The loose velvet cushions are included.

fig 4. A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions.
fig 4. Antique Pair of French Giltwood Bergere Armchairs

Dimensions

Height:80cm(31.50in)

Width:53.5cm(21.06in)

Depth:45cm(17.72in)

Seat Height:45cm(17.72in)

Date:1860

Origin:French

We can arrange shipping to most destinations worldwide. Please contact us for a quotation.

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these French Giltwood Bergere Armchairs to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09659854
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Red clay showing through worn gilding on the armrests: age and handling.
Hand-woven double caning along the curved back: fine nineteenth-century seat making.
Neoclassical guilloche and leaf carving on the frame: French revival design.
Square tapering legs with carved foliage: standard for the Second Empire.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237122
Dealers Internal Ref
3163
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions.

Antique Pair of French Giltwood Bergere Armchairs

Archive II A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions. View II
Archive III A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions. View III
Archive IV A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions. View IV
Archive V A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions. View V
Archive VI A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions. View VI
Archive VII A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions. View IX
Archive X A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions. View X
Archive XI A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions. View XI
Archive XII A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions. View XIV
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A pair of French Louis XVI style carved giltwood tub armchairs featuring curved caned backs and dark blue velvet seat cushions.
Antique Pair Of French Giltwood Bergere Armchairs
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialGiltwood, Cane, Velvet
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCaned barrel back, Carved leaf border, Tapered fluted legs, Upholstered seat cushion
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 53.5 cm (21 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This pair of antique French armchairs dates from 1860 and follows the Louis XVI neoclassical style. Each chair is constructed from giltwood with caned barrel backs, carved leaf borders, and tapered fluted legs. The frames display a gold finish with carved rosettes, decorative mouldings, and sweeping arms, complemented by loose seat cushions upholstered in dark blue velvet. The cane work remains intact, and the gilding shows age-related wear, marks, and rubbing consistent with use. Measuring 80 cm high, 53.5 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, these compact chairs provide occasional seating suitable for a drawing room, bedroom, dressing room, or luxury hotel interior.

FAQs

A bergere is an eighteenth-century French upholstered armchair featuring an enclosed wooden frame, padded or woven cane sides, and a deep fitted seat cushion. Designed for comfort, variations include barrel-back corbeille shapes and straight-backed designs common to the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods.

These chairs are typically constructed from carved hardwoods such as beech or walnut, finished with hand-applied gold leaf gilding over a gesso base. The backs feature woven rattan cane, whilst the seats are upholstered in fabrics such as velvet, silk, or linen.

Authentic Louis XVI style seating displays neoclassical features including geometric frames, straight fluted legs, rosette corner blocks, and guilloche or ribbon carving. Joints are traditionally pinned mortise and tenon construction, showing natural signs of age to the giltwood finish.

Giltwood armchairs serve as focal decorative seating in minimalist, contemporary, or eclectic living spaces. Placing a pair opposite a modern sofa or alongside contemporary artwork creates a dialogue between historic detail and modern design.

Giltwood surfaces should be dusted gently using a soft, dry feather duster or microfiber cloth without liquid polishes, which can dissolve the water gilding. Woven cane requires a stable humidity level to prevent brittleness and should be kept away from direct heat sources.
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