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

Design & Inspiration

There is a particular kind of authority that a well-proportioned bergère commands the moment it enters a room. This Louis XVI Neoclassical mahogany bergère armchair draws from the design vocabulary of the French court at its most disciplined — the era when the restless curves of Rococo finally submitted to reason, symmetry, and the measured grammar of classical antiquity. The arched rectangular back, closed upholstered sides, and a deep loose-cushioned seat with a matching lumbar pillow give this chair a formal presence that never tips into coldness. It is a seat designed for considered comfort: generous enough to hold you, structured enough to keep you upright.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is hand-carved from Romanian solid pine (dried to below 10% humidity for dimensional stability) and finished in a warm mahogany-toned hand-rubbed oil that allows the grain to read through the surface. Every gilded element is carved wood — not applied metal — worked by hand: the acanthus and palmette crest that crowns the arched back, the rope-twist moulding that frames the back panel and runs along the seat rails, the acanthus leaf cartouches at the arm supports, the square rosette blocks above each leg, and the ribbon-and-leaf swag at the centre of the front rail. Four turned, fluted, tapered legs on small turned toes carry the chair with the measured elegance its proportions demand. The upholstery is a medium blue damask with a large beige and ivory floral-and-urn cartouche repeat — a pattern scale that honours the chair's own generous proportions. A twisted navy-and-ivory cord trim runs along every upholstery edge, tying the upholstered and carved elements together. A loose boxed seat cushion and a rectangular lumbar pillow, both in the same damask, complete the picture.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 75 cm / Depth: 60 cm / Height: 110 cm
Leg style: Turned, fluted, tapered
Leg count: 4
Upholstery detail: Twisted navy-and-ivory cord trim along the upholstery edges
Cushion: Loose boxed seat cushion + rectangular lumbar pillow (same damask fabric)
Lumbar pillow included: Yes
Cushion removable: Yes
Frame finish: Hand-rubbed mahogany tone
Gilded elements: Carved wood, gilded — crest, rope-twist border, arm cartouches, corner rosettes, front rail swag

Handcrafted in Egypt

This bergère is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in the European classical furniture tradition. Brass & Wood's workshops combine hand-carving, hand-rubbed finishing, and careful upholstery work to produce replicas that honour their historical sources with rigour and care. Each chair is individually made to order, which means that customisation in fabric, finish, and gilding tone is available on request — and that no two chairs are entirely identical.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this chair made from?

The frame is Romanian solid pine finished in a hand-rubbed mahogany tone. All gilded ornament — crest, rope-twist moulding, arm cartouches, corner rosettes, front swag — is hand-carved wood treated with a gilding process. The upholstery is a blue damask fabric with a twisted navy-and-ivory cord trim along all edges.

Is the seat cushion removable?

Yes. The seat cushion is a loose boxed cushion upholstered in the same damask as the chair. A rectangular lumbar pillow in matching fabric is also included. Both are fully removable.

Can this chair be customised?

Yes. Fabric choice, frame finish, and gilding tone can all be adjusted on request. Please contact Brass & Wood directly to discuss your requirements before placing an order.