bergère
9.9
A comfortable armchair covered in cloth with a wooden frame and closed sides
- noun
- /bɛrˈʒɛr/
- Specialized
:
butaca
- She chose a bergère with floral upholstery to complement the antique decor of her living room.
- Folies Bergère
Examples
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I was dreaming I had a box at the Folies Bergère.
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The elegant bergère in the corner of the room is perfect for reading on a chilly evening.
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At the art gallery, I admired the beautiful bergère that was displayed beside the paintings.
Synonyms
1
8.9
An armchair with a wooden frame, loose cushions, and a back that reclines
is a fixed design without an adjustable back
fauteuil
vsbergère
9.9
A padded armchair with wooden frame and open sides
is enclosed by closed sides rather than open ones
well-upholstered armchair
vsbergère
3.6
A chair for one person with soft thick cushions and a fabric cover that makes it very comfortable
is defined by closed sides and a visible wooden frame
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bergère for the chair also comes from French berger meaning 'shepherd', because 18th-century design loved cozy countryside scenes and this soft, enclosed armchair suggested the comfort of country life. So a bergère today is an upholstered armchair with closed sides and an exposed wooden frame.