What is a Bergere?
We’ve had clients ask this several times, and while we use the term somewhat loosely, the word bergère does reference a family of chairs with certain style elements that can be quite varied. This style first appeared during the Regency period in France, around 1715-1723. You may see such words as “Louis XVI,” “Rococo,” or “Directoire” in regards to these pieces. A bergère may have wings, no wings, enclosed upholstered arms or open woodwork arms, and sometimes no arms. Both
