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BEFORE - Chair and Ottoman |
Recently, I purchased a great-looking slightly-oversized country french chair and ottoman at a neighborhood sale - you may recall this photo which shows not only the chair and ottoman (admittedly somewhat obscured) but my Dutch cousin meeting my soon-to-retire (alert here for those who use her) upholsterer, Mrs. Song.
I love anything French in decor and design and particularly like bergere chairs - this chair was labeled as one by the seller. I find that many people label any French style chair a bergere but here is a definition and distinction:
A bergère chair is a large arm chair usually associated with the French Country style of decorating. It usually has an upholstered seat, possibly with a loose cushion, an upholstered back, upholstered arms and exposed wooden frame. A bergère chair is often displayed with a matching ottoman or stool.
The distinction here is that the arms are fully upholstered - not exposed. In doing my "research", I noted that many examples of French chairs are labeled "bergere" even when they have exposed sides (like my chair here) - these are labeled "bergere" by places like Ballard Furniture, etc. SO, I believe I have found a distinction that many do not follow.
If I could specialize in doing nothing but variations on French style chairs and other pieces, I would; but they are hard to find and expensive to purchase. I just sold a great looking three piece set including two French style chairs and an ottoman - on it's way to Texas. I do keep my eye out for these chairs whenever I can.
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AFTER - Country French Chair and Ottoman |
I had this great set (not really a bergere but usually labeled as such - I find) upholstered in a great blue and white toile from Waverly (USA manufactured) called "La Belle Champagne" - one of my recent fabric finds at Fabric World (see previous blog). I love how it turned out and wish I had more room in my house to add this piece - it matches half of my rooms!
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Thomasville True Bergere Chairs |
That Chair looks to soft :))
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