Bergere
Bergere (n): The French name for an upholstered armchair, introduced in the 18th century and often reproduced thereafter, and comprising an upholstered or cane back and sides and a deep seat with a SQUAB cushion. In Britain the term is often only applied to examples with a caned back and sides.
The bergere comes in almost any style one could desire: modern, delicate, or demonstrative. Choose your poison. The form is the unvarying aspect of the piece; the aesthetic of the form can vary with one’s whim. I’ve found us a few examples.
“Bergere” A-Z of Antiques and Collectibles. 2008.
Right to Left, Top to Bottom: Duane on 1stDibs. Gilles Nouailhac. Artfire. George Davis Antiques.
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