The channeled rectangular back, padded arms and serpentine seat covered in close-nailed associated gros and petit point Chinese Aubusson needlework.

Stamped by maker VERDAN (27”w, 22”d, 35 ½”h )

A bergère is an enclosed upholstered French arm chair (fauteuil) with an upholstered back and armrests on upholstered frames. Padded elbow rests may stand upon the arm rests. A bergère is designed for lounging in comfort with a wider seat than that of regular fauteuil, though the bergères 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 décor.