Louis XVI Neoclassical Mahogany Bergère Armchair - Gilt Acanthus Crest & Light Blue Damask

Design & Inspiration

Place this bergère in a room and the proportions do the talking. The straight rectangular back, the enclosed upholstered sides, the disciplined verticality of the fluted tapered legs — every line draws from the Louis XVI Neoclassical vocabulary that defined Parisian taste in the decades before the Revolution. This is a chair designed not merely for sitting, but for being seen seated: the frame is as much the statement as the fabric it holds.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is built from Romanian solid redwood finished to a rich mahogany tone using a hand-rubbed, polished treatment that brings out the depth of the mahogany tone. Carved gilt elements — the ribboned foliate acanthus crest at the top rail, the rope-twist moulding edging the back frame, the leaf-capped arm supports, the square paterae at each leg block, and the collared moulding along the seat rail — are executed in carved wood with an applied gilt finish, giving the chair its warmth without the weight of metal mounts. The upholstery pairs a plain light blue satin on the back and inside arms with a large-scale gold-on-light-blue damask on the seat cushion; a matching rectangular lumbar cushion in the same damask completes the composition. The four fluted tapered legs each terminate in a gilt collar and a small turned toupie foot. The outer side panels are diamond-quilted in the same light blue satin, and every upholstered edge is finished with a cream gimp braid.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 75 cm / Depth: 70 cm / Height: 100 cm. The generous seat depth and enclosed sides make this bergère equally suited to reading, conversation, or anchoring a formal salon arrangement. The seat cushion is loose and removable.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every Brass & Wood piece is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in the European classical tradition. The carving, gilding, upholstery, and finishing are carried out by hand in our Cairo workshops — faithfully reproducing the standards of the Louis XVI ébénistes who first established this chair's vocabulary. Each chair is inspected individually before delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this armchair made from?

The frame is Romanian solid redwood with a hand-rubbed mahogany finish and carved gilt detailing. The upholstery combines plain light blue satin on the back and arms with a gold-and-light-blue damask on the seat and lumbar cushion.

Is the seat cushion removable?

Yes. Both the seat cushion and the rectangular lumbar cushion are loose and fully removable.

Can this bergère armchair be customized?

Yes. Fabric, finish, and gilding tone can be adjusted to order. Contact Brass & Wood for bespoke options and lead times.