What is a Bergere Chair?
A bergère chair is a large armchair of French origin. These chairs were first produced during the French Regency period, and they gradually spread to other regions of Europe. Many people with a French country decorating theme like to use bergère chairs in their décor, and more modernist styles may also mesh well with other design schemes. Furniture and antiques stores both tend to carry this style of chair, and it is also possible to order them through online retailers. Several features distinguish a bergère chair from other armchairs. The first is the use of an upholstered back and seat, typically with a large seat cushion. The arms of the chair are also upholstered, and the wooden frame of the chair is exposed to view. The frame is often carved or otherwise decorated to make it more ornamental, and floral-style frames with a number of twists and curves are very common. The wood of a bergère chair may be left untreated, or it may be stained, painted, or goldleafed. Some people like to
