Which furniture piece is defined by cabriole legs, sabots on the feet, and ormolu mounts?

• A. Gueridon
• B. Secretaire a abattant
• C. Chiffonier
• D. Bergere

Answer: (D)

Identifying a piece often comes from cues like leg shape, foot treatment, and decorative mounts. Cabriole legs are the graceful, S-shaped supports typical of Louis XV and Rococo design, giving a chair a light, elegant silhouette. Sabots on the feet are those wooden shoe–like foot caps that appear on frames of the period, adding a distinctive finish to the base. Ormolu mounts are the gilded bronze decorative fittings that accent edges, knees of legs, and other joints with a luxurious glow. When you see an upholstered seating piece that combines a carved wooden frame with cabriole legs, sabots on the feet, and prominent ormolu mounts, the ensemble is most characteristic of a bergère—the plush armchair style beloved in 18th‑century French interiors. The other options are primarily functional types (a small round table, a desk with a fall-front, or a tall chest) and don’t align with the same mix of upholstery, curved leg form, and decorative gilt mounts.