Which term refers to a Rococo upholstered armchair designed for lounging with enclosed sides?

• A. Armchair
• B. Settee
• C. Bergere
• D. Divan

Answer: (C)

The term describes a chair built for lounging with a fully enclosed wooden surround and plush upholstery inside. This is a Bergere, a French Rococo favorite that combines a comfortable, deep seat with sides and back that are framed or enclosed by the wood, sometimes with cane incorporated but always giving a sheltered, cocoon-like feel. Its origin in 18th-century French interiors and its emphasis on curving, ornate woodwork paired with soft upholstery capture the lounging-elegance of Rococo design. This differentiates it from a generic armchair, which isn’t defined by an enclosed side frame, a settee, which is a long seat for multiple people, or a divan, which is typically long and not a compact chair with enclosed sides.