Late 20th Century Hooker Furniture French Country Settee Louis XV Bergere-Style Settee

Hooker Furniture French Country Settee (Louis XV Bergere-Style) (Settee 1).

We have two of these in our home that have created lovely conversational seating areas over the years – collected at the same time (this is Settee 1 of 2).

Original settee upholstery.
Approximate settee upholstery design/style description: Damask Pattern, Chenille Woven European Tapestry Jacquard – a heavyweight fabric with a low luster sheen working perfectly for this detailed settee.

Loose cushion, same-upholstery fabric, that can be attached with two built-in swivel snap-hooks.

Wood trim; handcrafted with intended distress markings on wood framing/trim.
Cabriolet legs.
Brass-head upholstery nails surround interior and exterior sofa upholstery.

Dark brown wood trim; Gold gilt on frame/trim and legs; Black stain or paint providing accents to some grooves and speckled, painted on other areas of frame/trim.

Absolutely gorgeous and comfortable pieces of functional art. We’ve had two of these settees in several arrangement configurations: dens, library, Sleeping Porch, and other formal to casual areas. Also legacy-keeping and legacy-giving pieces.

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Approximate Measurements:
W: 50″
D: 34″
H: 37 3/4″
Interior Seat Width (Front): 46″
Interior Seat Width (Back): 36″
Interior Seat Depth: 23″
Arm Height: 25″
Seat Height: 18 1/2″

Manufactured by Nanjing Jardine Ent. LTD
Imported by Hooker Furniture

Some Historical Notes about Bergere Style of Chair:
A bergere chair is a type of armchair/settee that originated in France in the 18th century. The chair typically features an upholstered back and seat, closed upholstered arm-sides, as well as a wooden frame and legs; it is also typical to have padded armrests but not always; and the chair may have a curved or sloping backrest. These chairs are characterized by their upholstered frames, upholstered (sometimes cane depending on design) closed sides as compared to open armrests, exposed wooden elements and generous cushioning. The seat is fitted with a loose cushion. In the spirit of comfort, the Bergère chair was designed with a long and wide seat that includes a thick cushion. Depending on the type, the back can be high or low. It can also be shaped to be curved, rounded, or conical. The wood used in the arms and back trimming is painted, gilded, or even natural depending on the specific design approach. The frame can be moulded or carved. It is made from beech or fruitwood, walnut or mahogany. The frame has a waxed finish.