Custom French Bergère Armchair in Bentley Churchill Velvet — Hand-Carved Walnut Frame

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A refined French bergère armchair, custom-made circa 2005 and upholstered in authentic Bentley Churchill designer velvet to coordinate with a … Read more A refined French bergère armchair, custom-made circa 2005 and upholstered in authentic Bentley Churchill designer velvet to coordinate with a Bentley Churchill sofa from the same interior commission. This exceptional piece combines classic European craftsmanship with the rich, tailored sensibility of early-2000s luxury upholstery.
The frame is hand-carved walnut, featuring elegant cabriole legs, scroll arms, and a shaped serpentine back typical of Louis XV influence. The carving is crisp and balanced, with deep relief along the apron and knees. This piece was purchased from a trade-only showroom at the Dallas Market Center.
The upholstery is pure Bentley Churchill quality: a sumptuous cut velvet seat in rich chocolate brown, paired with a coordinating striped velvet back woven in tones of bronze, olive, gold, and espresso. The palette is warm, sophisticated, and unmistakably high-end. The cushion is double-welted and professionally tailored with tight upholstery lines — a hallmark of Bentley Churchill’s in-house finishing.
The chair rests on a sturdy mortise-and-tenon frame with reinforced corner blocks, ensuring excellent stability and longevity. The upholstery remains plush, vibrant, and free from structural wear. The seat is comfortably proportioned, perfect as a statement accent or reading chair in a study, living room, or master suite.
This piece was custom-upholstered by Bentley Churchill in matching fabric to a Bentley Churchill sofa from the same designer order, purchased through a Dallas Market Center trade showroom. It represents the intersection of bespoke craftsmanship and classic French design — not mass-produced retail furniture. See less