A Handsome Late Victorian Bergere Armchair

A Handsome Late Victorian Bergere Armchair

A very handsome looking late Victorian Bergere armchair sitting in a lovely condition with mellow aging and the benefit of being recaned around 20 years ago so no concerns with the canework.

It sits well with some pleasing features; firstly its super quality, we have those slender well toned barrel shaped front legs which terminate on brass and pot casters, we have well shaped sweeping arms and an ample and well supported seat, currently in a woven silk damask in a of deep tone of Wedgewood blue. We can assist in professional reupholstery of the seat if you wish at a cost of £165 plus VAT and it would require 1 meter of fabric which we are able to assist in choosing with samples etc.

Apart from a few age marks the chair sits firm with no wobbles or repairs and is ready to place and enjoy. The seat offers good support and comfort.

As mentioned, a lovely piece of late Victorian seating of first class quality.

Dimensions - Overall: Height 91cm x Width 61cm x Depth 64cm

Dimensions - Specifically the Seat: Height to Cushion Top 47cm x Width 52-45cm (Front-Rear) x Depth 51cm

Billy Hunt has successfully focused on British furniture and lighting since 2014 and always has an interesting ever changing selection of carefully chosen pieces from the early 1800s to late 1970s. Our base is a large Victorian 2 storey red brick barn on a wonderful traditionally run country estate in Staffordshire. We are able to offer a first class upholstery service and also assistance in interior design if requested.

Our extensive client base covers: the celebrated interior designers, film companies and ladies and gentlemen like us who enjoy our professional, friendly and knowledgeable approach. If you wish to visit just give us a call or email.

When purchasing from us we include delivery in the purchase price which is based on a one person delivery for England and Wales. Please call or email for quotes to Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isles and for World-wide shipping.

For any large items that require two people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with moving the item. We are happy to quote for a two person delivery if required.

If in any doubt and /or wish to chat over a piece then please give us a call 01283 617377 / 07768 266266