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]
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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 ? )
I think you could easily replicate this one with drop cloths !!!
I never thought of velvet - but I love these !!!
Oh my gosh - they look comfy
Maybe I need to find a couple of matching ottomans?
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 !
The possibilities are absolutely endless ( kind of like this post )
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 !!!
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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