Friday, November 13, 2009

Folies Bergere













These gorgeous chairs were first introduced in the Regency/Rococo period in France in the 17th century and here they are today as popular as ever.  They can be used in almost any room and look fabulous covered in traditional or modern fabric.  Aren't they beautiful?

Image 1 - Vogue Living Images 2 & 3 - Cabbage Roses Image 4 - here Image 5 - here Image 6 - Skona Hem
Posted by Brabourne Farm at 6:59 AM
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17 comments:

  1. Pamela Terry and EdwardNovember 13, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Such fabulous wallpaper in that last photo!!

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  2. bikimNovember 13, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    Gorgeous chairs! Have been wanting to buy one of those for ages but they are too expensive around here and sadly i haven't found one at the fleamarket yet (don't think i will!!!).
    Loved the colours on your previous post!
    take care sweet Leigh.
    Rosa

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  3. MarieNovember 13, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Oui oui! I would like to own one of those original bergere chair and have it reupholstered with fabric I love.
    -marie

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  4. Marina MottNovember 13, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    So gorgeous!! I want read a book and have a cup of cofee...love the first one!!

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  5. SusieNovember 13, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Hi Leigh - I love these - all that white & cream upholstery!! gorgeous - you are so resourceful and have so many beautiful interiors - I think the 2nd is my favourite (maybe because we have the same windows and flooring and I just imagine that chair at the window; I also love a touch of red with the cream...Best Wishes, Susie x

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  6. UnknownNovember 13, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Love Bergere chairs, use them often in my design work. The top photo epitomizes my dream of a Paris apartment to run away to occasionally~ eat,drink, shop, and Museum gaze then crash in the down of a Bergere, just lovely (as always)....

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  7. Jacqueline @ HOMENovember 13, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    They certainly are, Leigh. I love Bergere chairs and sofas and beds !! They certainly add a certain something to a room. XXXX

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  8. AnonymousNovember 13, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    So lovely, all these images are just gorgeous, they certainly are a beautiful statement piece and would look gorgeous in any home!
    Have a lovely weekend x

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  9. Brenda PruittNovember 13, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    They are the very essence of true elegance.
    Brenda

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  10. Sharon@Sharon at HomeNovember 13, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Love the title to your post ... and also the images. Bergeres are extremely comfortable too which explains their longevity.

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  11. Gypsy PurpleNovember 13, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Totally fabulous...I can live in any one of these pictures.....

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  12. AngeNovember 13, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Pant, pant, pant...love these chairs. In fact I have 2 bergere frames sitting in my garage awaiting upholstering and when I'm not so jolly busy I will get onto them.
    Angex

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  13. vicki archerNovember 13, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Love the title of this post...very cute, xv.

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  14. SusieNovember 13, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Dear Leigh - you have my sympathy about the heat...I am leaving for Sydney shortly to visit with my daughter who is at Sydney uni and I'm hoping for a cool December...meanwhile I'm sure I can provide you with lots of cool-looking images of this currently very cold and drizzly part of England! You're right about Bath though, we love it! Warm wishes, Susie x

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  15. carolina @ patagonia giftsNovember 14, 2009 at 3:55 AM

    love, love, love Bergere chairs! any color and any type of fabric!
    hope you have a wonderful weekend, Leigh!

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  16. CatherineNovember 14, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Hi Leigh, They are all so beautiful. I love that last image with the gold frame and the botanical wall paper...the chair just shines. Have a happy weekend xoTrina

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  17. WindlostNovember 16, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    Gorgeous chairs - I love this style But I thought that bergeres had closed arms and fauteuils were open-armed??? Hmmm...now I wonder.

    xo Terri

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