Biedermeier Bergege Chair in Walnut & Creme Velvet, Austria, 1840s

Overview: Elegant Biedermeier bergère/armchair from Vienna, Austria, circa 1840. Streamlined silhouette with a gently rounded back that flows into short arm supports. Design: Characteristic early-19th-century Biedermeier emphasis on clean curves and minimal ornamentation. Straight, square-section legs set directly under the frame for restrained proportions. Materials: Walnut veneer over a softwood frame, showing warm medium-brown grain on the outer shell. Cream-coloured velvet upholstery on the inner back and seat, finished with a double keder. Dimensions: Height: 84.8 cm; Width: 64 cm; Depth: 64 cm. Seat height: 48 cm.