Armchair (bergère à la Reine) (one of a pair)
Medium
Frame of beechwood carved and gilded; upholstered in ikat
Dimensions
confirmed: 40 1/2 × 31 1/2 × 34 3/4 in. (102.9 × 80 × 88.3 cm) height of seat: 14 in. (35.6 cm)
Classification
Woodwork-Furniture
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019
Accession Number
2019.283.13
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of 18th-century interiors with this stunning *bergère à la Reine one of a pair ofchairs crafted by the master cabinetmakers Jean-Baptiste I Tard and his son Jean-Baptiste II Tilliard Popular during the Louis XV period, the "à la Reine" style epitomized refined comfort, featuring padded, enclosed arms and loose cushions that invited leisurely repose in aristocratic salons. The Tilliards, renowned *menuisiers* specializing in seat furniture, were celebrated for their exquisite Rococo designs, blending graceful curves with intricate detailing. The armchair's frame is ...