A pair of exquisite barrel-back French Louis XVI-style bergère armchairs, meticulously proportioned and richly detailed, exemplifies the elegance of the neoclassical period. The distinctive “barrel-back” design is characterized by the continuous curved line that unites the back and arms, creating an enveloping silhouette. Each armchair features a dark, painted and carved wood frame, tastefully finished with carved rosettes, delicate foliate ornamentation, and a slightly arched crest rail that enhances the neoclassical profile. The tapered legs, reminiscent of classical columns, are entirely consistent with the Louis XVI style’s emphasis on order and symmetry. Upholstered in a warm yellow silk woven with a refined floral and botanical pattern in pink, green, and cream tones, the seats present a graceful, period-appropriate contrast to the darker frame.
Size: 38” H X 30” W x 31” D
C. 1900, France
A pair of exquisite barrel-back French Louis XVI-style bergère armchairs, meticulously proportioned and richly detailed, exemplifies the elegance of the neoclassical period. The distinctive “barrel-back” design is characterized by the continuous curved line that unites the back and arms, creating an enveloping silhouette. Each armchair features a dark, painted and carved wood frame, tastefully finished with carved rosettes, delicate foliate ornamentation, and a slightly arched crest rail that enhances the neoclassical profile. The tapered legs, reminiscent of classical columns, are entirely consistent with the Louis XVI style’s emphasis on order and symmetry. Upholstered in a warm yellow silk woven with a refined floral and botanical pattern in pink, green, and cream tones, the seats present a graceful, period-appropriate contrast to the darker frame.
Size: 38” H X 30” W x 31” D
C. 1900, France
