Edwardian Chinoiserie Bergere 3 Piece Suite C.1910

1900 - 1920

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a delightful bergere 3 piece suite with Chinoiserie decoration which dates from the beginning of the 20th Century. The sofa and chairs are profusely hand-decorated and gilded with traditional Chinese figures and landscapes with rich detail in gold, coral and green against the black lacquer frame. The suite has great character and stands on stunning ball and claw feet, the rear feet having castors which make it very easy to move around. The suite has bergere canework which is in good condition on all three pieces. All cushions are feather filled and are upholstered in a charming fabric with pheasants and foliage which suits the suite really well.

The suite is in excellent order save for some minor rubbing to the lacquer which is to be expected for a piece of this age. The sofa measures 148cm long, 77cm high, 75cm deep and has a seat height of 40cm. The chairs are 75cm wide, 77cm high, 75cm deep and have a seat height of 40cm.

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA332498

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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Description

This is a delightful bergere 3 piece suite with Chinoiserie decoration which dates from the beginning of the 20th Century.

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The sofa and chairs are profusely hand-decorated and gilded with traditional Chinese figures and landscapes with rich detail in gold, coral and green against the black lacquer frame.

Rams Head Antiques

The suite has great character and stands on stunning ball and claw feet, the rear feet having castors which make it very easy to move around. The suite has bergere canework which is in good condition on all three pieces. All cushions are feather filled and are upholstered in a charming fabric with pheasants and foliage which suits the suite really well.

fig 1. Edwardian Chinoiserie Bergere 3 Piece Suite c.1910 — fig 1. Edwardian Chinoiserie Bergere 3 Piece Suite C.1910

The suite is in excellent order save for some minor rubbing to the lacquer which is to be expected for a piece of this age. The sofa measures 148cm long, 77cm high, 75cm deep and has a seat height of 40cm. The chairs are 75cm wide, 77cm high, 75cm deep and have a seat height of 40cm.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA332498

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