Upholstered armchairs were generally identified as easy chairs from the 18th century because of their comfort relative to other chairs with wooden backs or arms. A low cushioned version with a continuously upholstered back and arms developed in early 18th century France and was given the evocative name of bergère. [link to blog]Easy Chair or Bergère Scroll Detail
![Upholstered armchairs were generally identified as easy chairs from the 18th century because of their comfort relative to other chairs with wooden backs or arms. A low cushioned version with a continuously upholstered back and arms developed in early 18th century France and was given the evocative name of bergère. [link to blog]](https://hydehall.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/GC-Office-Chair-725.jpg)
