French Provincial Style Gilt and Ebonized Bergere Accent Chair

This is a French Provincial style bergere, characterized by its wide, low-slung seat and ornate wood frame. The frame is constructed from carved wood with a distinctive ebonized black finish, heavily accented with gold leaf or metallic gilt paint along the molded edges, scrolling crest, and cabriole legs. The chair back features a triple-panel design: a central oval upholstered medallion flanked by two dark-stained caned sections. The upholstery consists of a cream-colored floral damask fabric with vertical stripes in olive green, gold, and dusty rose, secured with metallic tacking. The armrests are padded at the elbow for comfort. Notable design elements include a prominent shell and acanthus leaf crest at the top and curved, feminine lines typical of the Rococo Revival style. Condition-wise, the chair shows visible signs of age and wear; the gilding is rubbed and thinning in high-contact areas, there is some minor paint chipping on the ebonized surfaces, and the upholstery appears slightly aged with minor darkening, though no major structural damage or rattan breaks are immediately visible. This piece is likely a mid-20th-century reproduction, emulating 18th-century Louis XV aesthetics with a more modern, eclectic color palette suited for Hollywood Regency or eclectic interiors.