What is a bergere armchair?

A bergere is a French-style enclosed armchair featuring solid sides filled with cane or upholstery. It provides a wide, deep seat designed for relaxed sitting. These chairs often include a loose seat cushion and carved wooden frames reflecting eighteenth-century design revivals.

How do I identify Louis XV and Louis XVI styles?

Louis XV style chairs display sweeping curves, cabriole legs and organic floral carvings. They emphasise asymmetry and flowing lines. Louis XVI style pieces introduce straight fluted legs, geometric shapes and neoclassical symmetry. Both styles appear frequently in twentieth-century revivals.

Are these chairs original antiques?

The selection includes pieces dating from the nineteenth century through the mid twentieth century. Makers revived historical French designs across different decades. Materials and construction methods correspond to periods such as the Edwardian era, eighteen eighties and nineteen twenties.

How do I care for cane panels?

Cane panels require gentle dusting and occasional light moisture to prevent the plant material from drying out. Avoid placing them near direct heat sources. Proper humidity levels help maintain the flexibility and strength of the woven cane over time.