Bergere Chairs !!!

Good morning everyone -



If any of you saw my post on Saturday ( my sneaky little post that I just threw in there - I don't normally post on weekends )
You know that I bought 2  Bergeres chairs

Wikipedia

A bergère is an enclosed upholstered French armchair (fauteuil)^[2] with an upholstered back and armrests on upholstered frames.^[3] The seat frame is over-upholstered, but the rest of the wooden framing is exposed: it may be moulded or carved, and of beech, painted or gilded, or of fruitwood, walnut or mahogany with a waxed finish. Padded elbowrests may stand upon the armrests. A bergère is fitted with a loose, but tailored, seat cushion. It is designed for lounging in comfort, with a deeper, wider seat than that of a regular fauteuil, though the bergères by Bellangé in the White House (one illustrated) are more formal. A bergère in the eighteenth century was essentially a meuble courant, designed to be moved about to suit convenience, rather than being ranged permanently formally along the walls as part of the decor.^[4]

The fanciful name, "shepherdess chair", was coined in mid-eighteenth century Paris, where the model developed without a notable break from the late-seventeenth century chaise de commodité, a version of the wing chair, whose upholstered "wings" shielding the face from fireplace heat or from draughts were retained in the bergère à oreilles("with ears"), or, fancifully, bergère confessionale, as if the occupant were hidden from view, as in a confessional. Abergère may have a flat, raked back, in which case it is à la reine, or, more usually in Louis XV furnishings, it has a coved back, en cabriolet. A bergère with a low coved back that sweeps without a break into the armrests is amarquise.^[5]

Appearing first in Paris during the Régence (1715–23), the form reaches its full development in the unifying curves of the rococo style, then continues in a more architectural rectilinear style in the Louis XVI, Directoire, and French and American Empire styles.

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John and I stayed at one little hotel for many years when we went to Paris - and there were 2 of these in the lobby - with our names on them lol - ( it was a small hotel so the owner knew everyone and he would say " Your chaises are waiting for you Suzanne )
I've been looking for 2 of them since then - with the double cushion specifically

I've been all over the web looking for ideas - here's a few that I've fallen in love with

Wouldn't this be great for John???  ( it's not happening - but wouldn't it be great lol ? )

                            Traditional Armchairs by Los Angeles Furniture & Accessories Lansky Studio

                             I think you could easily replicate this one with drop cloths !!!

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                                            I never thought of velvet - but I love these !!!
                                                       Oh my gosh - they look comfy 

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                                        Maybe I need to find a couple of matching ottomans?

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This may be a job I'll only be able to tackle in a month or so - but just knowing I have them thrills
me !

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The possibilities are absolutely endless ( kind of like this post ) 

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Ok - this post could truly go on forever - I've found a new obsession I think - 
So I'll leave you with this - 
Circa 1800's
A high chair for a baby that converts into a tiny chair and table as they grow

Start them young I always say LOL !!!

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I've started with the white ( surprise surprise !!! ) 1st coat - ASCP Pure White - the frame will go paris grey ( but that's not even written in stone at this point ) 

Oh and while I have the paint out - I might as well

Have a wonderful day everyone !
Hugs,
Me

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