French Provincial Bergere Chairs
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: French Provincial
Pair Of Exceptional French Provincial Style Bergeres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of very well made and solid French Bergeres custom upholstered in rose, green, gold and tan floral and foliate fabric. The chairs with carved and scrolled frames, intricately ca...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Leopard Upholstered Pair of French Fauteuils a La Reine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Fauteuils a la Reine in newly upholstered cut velvet leopard with a black ribbon gimp and nailheads. Extremely large and very comfortable.
Original frames manufactured in th...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Louis XVI Bergere, C. 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis XVI period bergere chair circa 1790 with arched back and fluted legs, recently upholstered in a striped fabric with loose cushion seat. Very nice scale. Excellent quality.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Highland House Genevieve French Country Bergere Lounge Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Highland House Genevieve French Country Bergere Lounge Chair featuring a shapely hand carved fruitwood frame with curved strechers and six legs. Tight back with flippable seat cushion.
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Early 2000s American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oversized Fauteuil and Ottoman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered lounge chair with ottoman
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Provincial Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Provincial style Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair in very good vintage condition. Duck feather soft seat cushion. Measures 25" in width, 25" ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Abalone, Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Ornate Carved Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuils
By Baker Furniture,
USA, circa 1980s
Carved solid wood frames, with horse and rider motif tapestry upholste...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Bergere Armchairs - A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
French Provincial Armchair with Romo Linen Upholstery in Gray
Located in Malibu, CA
This stunning chair features elegant curves hand painted in shades of gray.
It has been reupholstered in a linen "damask" by Romo on the seat & back.
This chair is incredibly comfor...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
20th Century Fruitwood and Upholstered Provincial Style Bergere Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Fruitwood and Upholstered Provincial Style Bergere Chair in excellent vintage condition. Recently re-upholstered.
Measures 28" in width, 29" in depth, 41" in height. ...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Thomasville Louis XV Carved Walnut Upholstered Fauteuil and Ottoman
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered bergere or lounge chair with ottoman
By Thomasville
USA, late 20th century
Walnut frame, with floral patterned uphols...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Pair of Regal Carved Fruitwood French Style Bergere Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A magnificent pair of carved fruitwood French bergere style armchairs having glorious very light yellow scalamandre style upholstery with pineapples, rasberries, foliage and such.
M...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Lovely Wingback French Provincial Double Caned and Carved Wood Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely French double caned wingback chairs painted a neutral cream.
Arm 26.75” H
Seat 17.5” H x 24” D
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XVI Carved Walnut Fauteuil
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XVI style arm chair or club chair
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved walnut frame, with studded blue upholstery and brass-c...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of Faux Painted French Provincial Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Substantial and heavy, beautifully carved and faux painted pair of Louis XVI style French Provincial armchairs having a cream antiqued color wood and charming light blue and gold che...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of French hand-carved Walnut Bergere club chairs that have been beautifully up...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Style Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of 19th century French Provincial style Bergeres. Upholstered in a beautiful grey fabric. A very elegant pair that creates a very upscale look!!
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Thomasville French Bergere Armchair
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Early 2000s French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Unusual Pair Oversized French Bergeres Chairs / Louis XV Style
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Pair Oversized French Bergeres Chairs / Louis XV Style... Amazing quality , style and design. Exquisitely re-upholstered,Extremely comfortable. Seldom seen 5-leg design. Hand...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Lovely Pair of 20th Century French Louis XV Bergère Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of midcentury French Louis XV bergère chairs. The upholstery appears to be original and shows some light wear with a water m...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Chevron Upholstered Bergere Chair
Located in Naples, FL
Bergere chair with original chevron chintz upholstery in good condition. Chair has lumbar pillow that is included.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Louis XV French Provincial Style Open Armchair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Louis XV French Provincial "au coin du feu" around the fireplace armchair with white linen upholstered paneled back and seat.
French armchair bergèr...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Mocha Upholstered Antique Rococo Bergere Armchair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A hand carved Rococo bergere armchair circa 1890. The solid frame is elegantly carved with serpentine curves, detailed with c-scrolls, acanthus leaves and rosettes throughout. The hi...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Bergere Chairs with Napoleonic Bee Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful pair of bergere chairs with Napoleonic bee upholstery and beautiful French carved frame with nailhead trim.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair French Provincial Green Painted And Upholstered Low Fauteuils / Bergeres
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair French Provincial Green Painted And Upholstered Low Fauteuils / Bergeres chairs. Measure 28" in width, 24"in depth and stands 31" tall. S...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair Provincial Style Walnut Cane Back & Velvet Upholstered Seat Bergeres Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Provincial Style Walnut Cane Back & Velvet Upholstered Seat Bergeres Chairs.
Measures 24" in width, 23" in depth, 38.5" in height, Seat height is 20". Arms height is 26...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Walnut
Vintage French Country Provincial Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Pair of vintage French country provincial walnut Fauteuil brass nail studded armchairs...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Custom Cowhide and Smooth Black Leather French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb and extremely expensive custom-made pair of 1940s era French Louis XV or Country French open arm bergere chairs. They are upholstered in natural cowhide and natural ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
Belgian Linen Berege Chairs, a Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning hand-carved Bergère chairs made in Italy from seasoned European hardwood.
Hand painted finish over the intricately carved hardwood frames. Perfect accent pieces. The comfort...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of French Style Bergeres with Leather Seats
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of French Style Bergeres in a very Fine Custom Fabric with gray painted frames, pale linen backs, burlap backs and sides, and nail head decor...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Burlap
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight but robust, sturdy design.
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Fiberglass
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight but robust, sturdy design.
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Alpaca
Pair Of Bergeres
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This is a nice pair of Bergeres with black frames and nice upholstery.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Country Narrow Tall Back Chairs 'B' - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Country Style Narrow Tall Back Lounge Chairs (B) - a Pair. Item features sleek narrow frames, tall stately back, solid wood frames, beautiful woodg...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Lovely Pair of Statuesque French Country Wingback Chairs Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of statuesque French country wingback chairs. We love nothing more than a pair of super tall wingback chairs. We also love the original fabric on these with the lavender ...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Bergere Chair
Located in Naples, FL
Bergere chair made in Italy with original orange floral upholstery in good condition. Chair has crack in top of the back of the chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Provincial bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bergere chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial bergere chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bergere chairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Russell Woodard, Henredon, and Meyer Gunther Martini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bergere chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,003 and tops out at $9,800 while the average work can sell for $2,295.