Customizable Pair of His & Hers Louis XV Style Bergère Armchairs

A truly special matched pair of vintage His & Hers Louis XV Style Bergere Armchairs, ready to be fully refinished and professionally reupholstered to your specifications. These chairs have the classic Louis XV / French Provincial revival silhouette: high backs, sculpted arms, cabriole legs, and carved wood detailing—an elegant foundation that becomes a showpiece once restored.

The Bergère chair emerged in 18^th-century France during the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods. Unlike the fauteuil, which has open sides, the Bergère (French for shepherdess) is characterized by being fully upholstered between the arms and the seat, designed specifically for comfort and to shield the sitter from drafts in grand estates. It is knowns for its deep, wide seat and enclosed upholstered arms, which beckon.

What you’re getting

• Matched pair of vintage accent / lounge chairs
• Full wood refinishing, color and sheen selected by you
  (examples: warm walnut, rich espresso, ebonized black, soft driftwood, painted finish, high-gloss lacquer, etc.)
• Complete reupholstery in your chosen fabric
  (examples: velvet, mohair, bouclé, linen, jacquard, performance fabric, leather/hide, etc.)
• Trim details tailored to your style
  (options may include self-welt piping, contrast welt, decorative gimp/braid, or nailhead trim depending on your design plan)

Design help included

If you want guidance, I can help you narrow down fabric + finish choices based on your space (modern, traditional, eclectic, maximalist, etc.) and durability needs (pets/kids/high-traffic). I’m happy to work from:

• inspiration photos
• paint/flooring samples
• a rug/art piece you’re matching
• or a simple “vibe” (moody, airy, jewel-toned, neutral, glam, classic)

Restoration notes

These chairs are being restored for both beauty and longevity. Refinishing and reupholstery will update the look while preserving the vintage character and the gorgeous lines of the original frames.

Perfect for

• living room statement seating
• bedroom reading corner
• formal sitting room / parlor
• office, studio, or boutique
• entryway / styled accent moment
• design projects and staging

Fabric and shipping are additional; local pickup in Philadelphia area available.

How Ordering Works

This chair is restored and finished to order, tailored to your style from start to finish. Turnaround is approximately 8 to 12 weeks once we finalize your selections and I have your fabric in hand.

1. Choose your look
   Pick your upholstery fabric (and any finish preferences for the frame). If you’re not sure, I’m happy to help you narrow options so it fits your space and lifestyle.
2. Send your fabric or have me source it
   I gladly accept Customer’s Own Material—you can ship or drop off your fabric. Prefer that I source it? I can do that too (fabric costs are separate).
3. Restoration + upholstery
   I’ll refinish the frame per your preferences, rebuild the seat as needed for comfort and longevity, and upholster everything with a clean, tailored finish.
4. Pickup or shipping
   Local pickup in Philadelphia is available. White-glove shipping can be arranged at additional cost.

Customer’s Own Material Guidelines

• Please send upholstery-weight fabric suitable for seating (I can confirm before you purchase).
• Yardage depends on pattern repeat and fabric width—message me your fabric link or a photo and I’ll tell you exactly what you need.
• Turnaround begins when the fabric arrives.

Pricing Note

Fabric and shipping are additional. Your final quote will be confirmed once we select fabric/finish details and any seat rebuild needs are assessed.