Design School 101: Chair Styles

What is this forlorn feeling I feel? Oh yes, it is back-to-school time of year and yet I am no longer a student! I miss my school days...aha! The perfect remedy: 

Blog school.

Yes, school on my blog. I shall be both student and teacher! 

~~gleeful giggle~~

Today's lesson---

Chairs. 

Let's start with one of my favorites, 

Bergère chairs:

Covered in a gorgeous suzani print, from StyleHive

Bergère chairs are upholstered French armchairs, with exposed legs. There is usually a loose, separate upholstered cushion on the seat. The elbow rests are typically padded.This is the standard shape of a bergère:

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A bergère in action:

Next up: 

the Wegner Wishbone Chair

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These chairs got the name Wishbone because of their split back slats, which mimic the shape of a wishbone. Originally designed by Danish furniture makers Carl Hansen & Son in the 1950s, this style is commonly replicated today and you can find non-Danish versions for a fraction of the price. 

via Esquire

Wegner Wishbone chairs in action:

via Decor Pad

 Wegner Wishbones look phenomenal in dining areas. I love this dining room space!

And next,

Bertoia wire chairs:

Named after modern furniture designer Harry Bertoia, these chairs are a mainstay in modern design. 

This style of chair is a perfect example of something you might look at and think....

"Ummmm.

That is out of my comfort zone, Room Polisher!"

But wait until you see some Bertoias in their natural habitat:

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via Creamy Life

Bertoia bar stools are very popular:

via Bohemian Life

And there you have it! Three new types of chairs. 

Now, it should be noted: 

"Bergère" is an overall term for a silhouette or shape of a certain kind of chair. In other words, Bergère is an umbrella term, in reference to a general shape of chair... Kind of similar to how the word "armchair" gives you a general idea of a TYPE of chair. Wegner Wishbone and Bertoia are both very specific styles of chairs, (with possible modifications of course, such as the bar stools or cushioned Bertoias.)

We'll have to do this again soon! Any requests on a specific topic you'd like to me to do a 101 Class about?