19th-century Walnut "confessional" Bergère With Removable Domed Canopy

This tall, late 19th-century confessional bergère has a sweeping winged back crowned by a removable domed canopy. The canopy lifts off in one piece, revealing a high back with curved wings that flow into the padded armrests. In place, the canopy gives the chair its distinctive rounded silhouette. With the canopy removed, the gently curved top rail and the shape of the wings are more clearly visible.

The carved walnut frame has a warm patina that brings out the details of the Louis XVI-style carving. Tapered, fluted front legs rise to carved rosettes at the corners of the seat rail, and a finely carved border follows the arch of the canopy. Small blue floral motifs on a cream ground carry through from the canopy lining to the backrest, arms, and seat. The loose seat cushion is finished with blue piping that echoes the plain blue fabric on the exterior. Rows of bronze-toned upholstery studs trace the contours of the walnut frame.

The plain blue fabric on the back shows a minor snag and has softened to a lighter shade in a few areas. The bergère makes a particularly striking impression from the front, where the cream ground brightens the tall back and the blue floral pattern sets off the warm tones of the carved walnut.

Dimensions:
H with canopy 151 cm (59.45 in.)
W 75 cm (29.53 in.)
D 71.5 cm (28.15 in.)
SH 45 cm (17.72 in.)