Title
A Louis XV Style Beech Wood Bergere
Creator
Date
mid 18th century
Description
A LOUIS XV BEECH WOOD BERGERE (French, mid 18th century) upholstered in a persimmon colored velvet secured with brass tacks. The slightly in-curved padded back rises above padded arms and sides. The loose seat cushion sits in a molded frame. The chair is supported by four cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
beech wood
velvet
brass tacks
Extent
37" x 27 1/2" x 22"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Linda Jones, Mrs. Alexandra Dewey, Mrs. Diana Kendall, and Mrs. Shelia Thayer, 1980.
Identifier
PSNC.1954a-b
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