bergère

[ ber-zhair; French ber-zher ]

noun

, plural ber·gères [ber-, zhairz, be, r, -, zher].

1. a chair of the 18th century, having arms with closed spaces between them and the seat.

bergère

/ bɜːˈʒɛə /

noun

1. a type of French armchair made from about 1725 having a wide deep seat and upholstered sides and back. In later examples, woven cane is often used instead of upholstery
2. a sofa of a similar design

Word History and Origins

Origin of bergère¹

1755–65; < French: literally, shepherdess, feminine of berger shepherd

Word History and Origins

Origin of bergère¹

French, literally: shepherdess