Transitional Period Bergère Chair Stamped By Philippe Poirier, Who Became A Master In 1765

Transition Period Bergère, Stamped by Philippe Poirier. This elegant Transition period bergère, made in the last third of the 18th century, exquisitely illustrates the evolution of French furniture between the late Louis XV style and the beginnings of Louis XVI Neoclassicism. Crafted from painted beechwood, it rests on four tapered legs, fluted and reeded at the front, heralding a return to a more architectural ornamental vocabulary. The violin-shaped back, with its supple and balanced contours, retains the sinuous elegance inherited from the Rococo style while asserting a more rigorous structure. The recessed armrests, ending in finely molded cuffs, blend harmoniously into a curved seat rail, highlighted by a discreet carved frieze. The quality of the joinery and the finesse of the moldings testify to meticulous craftsmanship, characteristic of Parisian productions during the stylistic transition period. This bergère bears the stamp of Philippe Poirier, a master joiner admitted to the Paris guild, renowned for the precision of his proportions and the elegant simplicity of his designs. His work is fully in keeping with the enlightened taste of the end of Louis XV's reign and the early years of the Louis XVI style, now represented in numerous public and private collections. Through its formal balance, the quality of its execution, and the nobility of its design, this bergère constitutes a remarkable example of French furniture from the second half of the 18th century. Report and conditions: Bergère in excellent condition. Painted beechwood. Upholstery ready to be reupholstered. The price includes the fabric fitting. The fabric is extra.