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What is a bergère sofa?

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What is a bergère sofa?
A bergère sofa is a piece of furniture more commonly called a bergère chair. The term describes an armchair that features upholstery on its back, arms and seat and a decorative wooden frame. Bergère chairs emerged during the Regency period in France but became especially popular during the Rococo era. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bergère chairs.
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English Art Deco Walnut Framed Cane Bergere Sofa C.1920
Located in London, GB
An English Art Deco Walnut Framed Bergere Sofa C.1920. Classic Art Deco shaped arms with with
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Fine 1930's Bergere Sofa and Chair Suite
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning 1930's bergere suite comprising of a two seater sofa and single matching chair. This
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Mid-20th Century English Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Beech

Bergere Sofa from 1900s, French Inspired, Danish Craftmanship
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Antique French Bergère "Versailles" Style Sofa – Early 1900s Edwardian Era, Walnut Frame Celebrate
Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Walnut

1920's WALNUT & CHINOISERIE 3 PIECE BERGERE SOFA ARMCHAIR SUITE FOR RESTORATION
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chinese Export Circa 1920's Chinoiserie Bergere suite with hand painted and lacquered frames Please note
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Walnut bergere three seater sofa
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut Bergere three seater sofa, the shaped back above three tracery carved vase-shaped splats
Category

Early 20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Walnut

VICTORIAN FABRIC BERGERE SUITE SOFA AND TWO ARMCHAiRS UPHOLSTERY PROJECT J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
Fabric Bergere Suite Sofa and Two Armchairs Upholstery Project involves refurbishing a set of antique
Category

20th Century British Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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