Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergere Armchairs

A pair of satin birch Art Deco armchairs, Sweden, circa 1925. With Lion's paw feet, and ribbed armrests. A pair of satin birch Art Deco armchairs, Sweden, circa 1925. Upholstered ...

A late 19th century French gilt bronze chenet, in the Louis XV style, with fender of adjustable width. Each end with classical figures sitting within floral scrolls. Maximum wi...

A set of three late 19th century French very ornate gilt bronze curtain hooks in the Louis XV style. Foundry Mark: GH Projection from wall: 7 inches.

A pair of stain birch Art Deco armchairs, with fluted arms and paw feet, upholstered in buttoned cotton velvet.

A very Fine pair of french 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved marquises bergère armchairs. The ornately carved gilded frames with floral and acanthus motifs with rounded edg...

A fine pair of French Belle Époque 19th-20th century Louis XV style giltwood carved Bergère Armchairs. The finely carved frames centered with floral torch tied with a ribbon, flanked...

Large bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in painted wood, circa 1930.

Very nice bergere armchair from the Louis-Philippe period, in the Louis XV style. Large comfortable but elegant armchair. The seat and back are well padded (as well as the armrests) to give it a very comfortable and soft seat. The legs are curved, the wood is solid and upholstery nails run through the bottom of the seat and the left and right sides of the armrests. This armchair is upholstered with a fine cream-coloured tapestry with vegetal and floral motifs, bunches of grapes, knots and foliage. The tapestry presents a fine and delicate decoration in light tones. Note: the upholstery has some marks of time (wear or tears) (especially on the edges of the armrests) France - circa 1800 The Louis XIV style is a furnishing style covering more or less the period of the reign of Louis XIV (1661 to 1715). This style is characterized by the majesty and richness of its furnishings. The Louis XIV style follows the Louis XIII style. The furniture is increasingly luxurious, but unlike previous styles, it is almost no longer inspired by architecture. There are two kinds of furniture: ceremonial furniture richly decorated with veneers and inlays (especially with André-Charles Boulle), solid gilt wood and bourgeois furniture in solid wood. The style is characterized above all by its absolute symmetry and an important and ostentatious dimension. The Louis XIV style is of Italian and ancient inspiration. The style emerged with the advent of the reign of Louis XIV in 1661 and lasted until the end of the 17th century. In 1690, on the death of Lebrun, decorator to the King, the style declined and was gradually replaced by the Regency style. The Palace of Versailles is obviously extremely and lastingly marked by the Louis XIV style. His long reign made it possible to impose the unique style of the Grand...