Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères with Ram Heads

A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the late 19th century, featuring carved ram’s-head hand rests and neutral upholstered seats and backs. Each chair presents a gently curved barrel-form back flowing into open arms, creating a comfortable and enveloping silhouette. The sculptural arm terminals are finely carved as ram heads, their curled horns and textured fleece adding a distinctive neoclassical accent.

The walnut frames are decorated throughout with traditional Louis XVI motifs. Carved laurel leaves extend along the seat rails, while rosettes embellish the square corner blocks. The chairs are raised on tapered legs carved with fluting and leaf details. Light beige upholstery covers the backs, sides, and generously cushioned seats, providing a restrained contrast to the warm brown walnut and making the pair easy to incorporate into a variety of interiors.

With their substantial proportions and unusual animal-form carving, these chairs would make handsome fireside, library, living-room, or bedroom seating.

Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)

Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)

Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)

Seat Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)