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French Art Deco bergère armchair with original period fabric
$6,511.25
£4,864.40
€5,500
CA$9,066.59
A$9,741.54
CHF 5,226.32
MX$114,766.60
About the Item
This French Art Deco armchair is a compelling example of interwar furniture design, distinguished by its sculptural volume, original period upholstery, and refined attention to detail. Dating to the 1920s-1930s, the chair embodies the Art Deco synthesis of comfort, geometry, and craftsmanship, where solid construction and decorative sophistication coexist in a balanced, modern language.
The generous proportions of the armchair are softened by the richness of the original upholstery, preserved from the period. The textile, characterized by a bold chevron relief pattern, introduces a rhythmic surface treatment that animates the form while remaining firmly rooted in the Art Deco vocabulary of stylized geometry. The fabric's warm tonality and tactile depth enhance the chair's enveloping presence, reinforcing its role as both a functional seat and a visual anchor within an interior.
Particularly notable are the wooden feet, which represent a defining and highly distinctive feature of the piece. Carved from solid wood, the feet depart from simple tapered or block forms, instead adopting a sculptural, almost architectural profile. Each foot is conceived as a compact, fluted volume, with vertical facets that subtly echo classical references while remaining firmly within the streamlined Art Deco aesthetic.
The carving is crisp yet restrained: the grooves are deeply cut but rhythmically controlled, creating a play of light and shadow that gives the feet a strong visual presence despite their relatively small scale. The rounded base softens the geometry, allowing the foot to transition naturally from the upholstered mass above to the ground plane below. This careful modulation between curve and incision reflects a high level of craftsmanship and an intentional design sensibility rather than purely functional construction.
The feet also serve an important compositional role. Slightly set back from the edges of the armchair, they lift the heavy upholstered body visually, preventing it from appearing monolithic. This sense of elevation is a hallmark of refined Art Deco seating, where solidity is counterbalanced by elegance and proportion.
The original patina of the wood, deepened over time, further enhances the sculptural quality of the feet. Minor signs of wear are consistent with age and use, and contribute to the authenticity of the piece, reinforcing its status as an original period object rather than a later reinterpretation. he carved feet, in particular, exemplify an approach to design where even secondary elements are treated as integral components of the overall composition.
Ideal as a statement piece in a living room, study, or curated interior, this French Art Deco armchair stands as a confident expression of early 20th-century design culture-where comfort, geometry, and craftsmanship converge in a form that remains timeless and authoritative.
- Dimensions:Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 32.29 in (82 cm)Depth: 36.62 in (93 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Wear consistent with its age and use, slight fading and wear in the fabric, but no tears.
- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4911248221752
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