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Regency Mahogany Bergere Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sherborne, GB
English mahogany bergere arm chair Regency period circa 1815 attributed to Gillows. Frame caned
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Antique Regency Mahogany Bergere Chair
Regency Mahogany Bergere Chair
H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in
French Louis XV Bergere Chair
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Large bergere chair
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1920s Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Bergere Chair
French Louis XV Bergere Chair
H 42.92 in W 27.96 in D 24.41 in
French Painted Bergere Boudoir Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A blue painted and parcel gilded French bergere boudoir chair with original deep pile chair pad, in
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Beech

18th Century Rococo Bergere Chair
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-class and unusually large Rococo bergere chair, made in Stockholm during the 1760s-70s
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique 18th Century Rococo Bergere Chair
18th Century Rococo Bergere Chair
H 43.31 in W 32.29 in D 35.83 in
Chinese Chippendale Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale style (19th-20th Century) mahogany bergere arm chairs with
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Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood

Antique Chinese Chippendale Bergere Arm Chairs
Chinese Chippendale Bergere Arm Chairs
H 37.5 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful and feminine pair of Louis XVI style bergere chairs. The color palette is a
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
H 35.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
19th Century French Bergere Chair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Nice single arm chair
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19th Century French Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chair
19th Century French Bergere Chair
H 36 in W 20 in D 23 in
George III Mahogany Bergere Chair
Located in Essex, MA
. Makes a nice desk chair. Seat Depth 18.25
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Bergere Chair
George III Mahogany Bergere Chair
H 33.13 in W 24 in D 24 in
Antique French Chair Bergere Walnut
Located in Lake Worth, FL
French Louis XV Style Bergere Chair Approximate Measurements in Inches 45" high at back 28" wide 34
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cotton

Large french Louis XV bergere chair
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Large french Louis XV bergere chair
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1920s Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large french Louis XV bergere chair
Large french Louis XV bergere chair
H 42.92 in W 27.96 in D 24.41 in
Louis XV Bergère Chair 18th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 18th Century Louis XV Beechwood Bergère Chair that embodies the elegant and ornate style of
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Beech

French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful pair of Louis XVI style Bergere Chairs, they are large, strong and so confortable. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
H 39.5 in W 30 in D 33 in
Pair of oak bergere library chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of oak bergere library chairs. The solid oak frame inset with double cane work panels having
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Early 20th Century British Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Oak

Pair of oak bergere library chairs
Pair of oak bergere library chairs
H 37.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
French Giltwood Bergere Chair, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This bergere chair from France has exquisite style and Form. It is very comfortable due to the
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Giltwood

Pair of Biedermeier Bergère Chairs Cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of bergères Rhineland around 1830 Cherrywood, gondola shape frames with floral carvings
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Biedermeier Bergère Chairs Cherrywood
Pair of Biedermeier Bergère Chairs Cherrywood
H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 20.08 in
Pair Of Regency Painted Bergere Chairs
Located in Sherborne, GB
Caned seat and back Faux bamboo legs
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1810s Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bergere Chair Louis XV Circa 1900
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely Louis XV style painted wooden armchair upholstered with a very beautiful fabric Beautiful quality of sculpture seat height 42cm In superb condition. Note: slight little wear o...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bergere Chair Louis XV Circa 1900
Bergere Chair Louis XV Circa 1900
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Victorian Bergere Chair with original leather cushions
Located in New York, NY
Bergere Chair with original leather cushions, brass castors, caning on sides in excellent
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1880s British Victorian Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Venetian Style Bergére Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Venetian-style (19th Century) white and gold painted and carved high back bergère with white upholstery. Some loss to finish, minor stains on upholstery."
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Italian Venetian Style Bergére Arm Chair
Italian Venetian Style Bergére Arm Chair
H 45.75 in W 32.5 in D 38.5 in
19th Century French Bergere Rosewood Arm Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is an exquisite Louis XVI Rosewood Bergère Chair, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Rosewood

French Louis XVI style, Bergere Library chair.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and stylish French Mahogany Bergere, Library arm chair in the Louis XVI style
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19th Century French Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XVI style, Bergere Library chair.
French Louis XVI style, Bergere Library chair.
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 in
French Louis XVI Pair of Bergere Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those charming pair of bergere chairs are covered of leather in the Louis XVI style. Simple and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

French Empire Leather Bergere Tub Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) leather round back bergere arm chair with commode base.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Leather

Jallot French Art Deco Bergére Arm Chair
By Léon Jallot
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco fruitwood bergere arm chair carved with leaf & rosette motifs and upholstered in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Silk, Fruitwood

Jallot French Art Deco Bergére Arm Chair
Jallot French Art Deco Bergére Arm Chair
H 36.5 in W 29.25 in D 29 in
Reupholstered Napoleon III Bergere Chair, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This bergere chair is a truly one-of-a-kind piece. It has undergone a comprehensive restoration in
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Textile, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of 19th century Louis XV Bergeres upholstered in Leather and woven grasscloth. The
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Pair of Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
H 42.5 in W 29 in D 24 in
Antique Regency Walnut Caned Chairs Bergere Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Antique Early 1900s Regency Walnut Caned Bergere Chairs
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Early 20th Century Regency Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Walnut, Cane

Pair of 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of painted and parcel gilt French Louis XV style wing back bergeres, upholstered in
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19th Century French Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Hand-Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand-carved, walnut bergere chairs. Newly upholstered in woven fabric by Pendler.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair Antique Walnut Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fine, hand-carved, walnut Louis XVI style bergères. One chair is approximately 1" taller
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1830s French Louis XVI Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair With later leaf print upholstery & cushion seat
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18th Century Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A large scale French carved wood Louis XVI style bergere chair. This comfortable armchair is very
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Wood

Pair of French Mahogany Bergere Chairs, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French mahogany bergere chairs with scrolled back and arms, upholstered in white muslin
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19th Century French Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Bergere chairs Louis XV-Style
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Pair of 19th Century (1850) Bergere chairs in mahogany with re-upholstered fabric.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Linen, Mahogany

Pair of French Louis XV 19th C. Bergere Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Intricately hand carved mid 19th C. French Bergere chairs upholstered in floral silk with
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Silk, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very chic pair of 19th century French Bergere chairs upholstered in an off white cotton / linen
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Fabric, Fruitwood

18th Century Pair of Louis XV Period Bergère Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb pair of 18th century Louis XV style bergère armchairs, fabulously upholstered in luxurious
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Beech

19th Century Pair of Louis XV Walnut Bergere Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stately pair of Louis XV style walnut bergère armchairs date from the 19th century, and are
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19th Century French Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Walnut

Biedermeier Bergere Chair, Walnut, Creme Velvet, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Biedermeier Bergere chair / armchair from Austria, Vienna around 1840 Walnut veneer on
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Set of Four Italian Walnut Bergere Chairs, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four Italian upholstered walnut bergere chairs with carved scrolled floral motif and
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Antique Pair of French Louis XV Upholstered Bergere Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
style, this set of restored French bergère chairs will bring a distinguished presence to any living room
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Rococo-Style Beech Bergere Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Pair of Rococo-Style Beech Bergere Chairs, Late 20th Century mmerse yourself in the refined
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Pair of French Louis XV—Style antique giltwood bergere chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Louis XV Style Giltwood chairs with original gilding In the curved bergere style. The fabric is a
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

English Regency Bergere Chair Painted Ebonized Wood and Cane
Located in Savannah, GA
Exquisite 19th century ebonized wooden bergère armchair with caned back, bottom and sides. It is
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1810s English Regency Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Damask, Fruitwood

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Carved Walnut Bergères Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut bergères chair from the 19th century with carved crests, scrolling
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair with Ottoman, circa 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A remarkably comfortable hand-carved and hand-painted armchair / Louis XVI style bergere chair with
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

An Inlaid And Satinwood Upholstered Bergere Library Chair Circa 1900
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Inlaid Mahogany & Satinwood Cross-Banded Bergere Library Chair With Red Repeating Pattern
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood

19Th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A large 19th century French carved walnut Bergere armchair in the Louis XVI style. This
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Walnut

Late 19th - Early 20th Century French Bergere Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th-early 20th century French bergere arm chair. Nice, warm walnut. Nicely shaped back
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Bergere chair with ottoman style XVI wood painted
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Bergere with ottoman recovered with tapisserie fabric wood painted
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1920s European Louis XVI Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Fancy French Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Bergere Giltwood Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Moviestar glamorous pair of Louis XVI period carved giltwood side chairs. We love the restrained
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Louis XV style oversized Bergere chairs, C 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This gorgeous pair of painted and giltwood chairs provide ample room and are still cozy given the
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Bergére Chair Rococo Revival by Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing Rococo Revival Bergére armchair probably made in Denmark in the early 20th century by a
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Early 1900s Danish Rococo Revival Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Nutwood

Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Located in Asheville, NC
Louis XV chairs, cabriole legs, carved fruitwood cream colored frame with shell motif, beautifully
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Fruitwood

Fine Quality Pair of Giltwood Belle Epoque Crossed Arrows Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly spectacular pair of brightly gilded French-made cane bottom Bergere chairs. The
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

French Empire Egyptian Revival Solid Mahogany Bergere Chair with Bronze Sphinxs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This extraordinary chair is a very rare Egyptian revival or French Empire bergere with solid bronze
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1870s French Egyptian Revival Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Finely Carved Walnut Bergere/Tub Chair Beautifully upholstered
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XVI Style Finely Curved Walnut Bergere/Tub Chair Beautifully upholstered with cushion seat
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19th Century Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Time-worn Antique French Louis 18th century Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and rare pair of period 1780s era French Louis XV bergere chairs. The chairs
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1780s French Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Walnut

Mated Pair Similarly Upholstered French Carved Walnut Louis Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. Upholstered seats and back. With cushions. One chair measures 34 3/4" h x 28 1/4" w x 31" d. Seat height 20
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise Bergère Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bleached walnut marquise bergère chair from the 19th century, with slanted
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bergere Chair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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Antique Bergere Chair Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique bergere chair chairs available for sale. Each of these unique antique bergere chair chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Antique bergere chair chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XVI, Louis XV and Regency antique bergere chair chairs are consistently popular styles. Antique bergere chair chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Stephen Cavallo, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Michel Gourdin are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Bergere Chair Chairs?

Prices for antique bergere chair chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique bergere chair chairs begin at $90 and can go as high as $110,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,557.

Finding the Right Bergere-chairs for You

Vintage, new and antique bergère chairs add a touch of history to any leisure space. This beautifully upholstered seating furniture spans centuries of style, design and fashion.

A bergère armchair exudes comfort. The best-known versions have cushioned armrests and an upholstered back (or, at the very least, a cushion for the backrest). The seat is usually home to a sumptuous loose cushion, and the exposed wooden frame, molded or decoratively carved, is quite wide and sits low to the ground. In your living room, alongside your mahogany side tables and plush sofa, this chair will embody class, exceptional design and precise craftsmanship.

Bergère armchairs are among the chairs you should know. They originated in France and date back to the late 17th and early 18th centuries. There are at least three types of bergère chairs: bergère à la reine, which features high armrests, a straight back and sides that slope down to the arms; a shorter bergère cabriolet; and the bergère marquise, which is usually smaller with a low and curved back.

Louis XV bergère chairs were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period, while versions that were made during the Louis XVI period — which is characterized by furniture designed in reaction to the florid stylings of the previous era — see the particular style of chair developed further, with the area between the elbow rests and the seat being upholstered with fabric. Over time, the bergère chair took on dramatically different forms, while maintaining the same basic features. Mid-century modern bergère chairs have a sleeker design with simple yet elegant features. Whatever your overall chosen furniture style, a bergère chair introduces a comfortable yet commanding presence to any space.

Explore the extensive collection of antique, new and vintage bergère chairs on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Bergere Chair Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    A bergere chair is a type of armchair with an upholstered back and armrests on upholstered frames. The style originated in France during the 18th century.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.