English Upholstery Bergere Chairs
Chinese Chippendale Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale style (19th-20th Century) mahogany bergere arm chairs with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
George III English Regency Mahogany Bergere or Armchair, circa 1815
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An unusual English Regency period upholstered bergere or armchair having concave backrest corners
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th-Century English Chinoiserie Bergères: Restored Elegance in Green Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the past with our exquisitely restored late 19th-century English Chinoiserie Bergères, a
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Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood, Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
H 33 in W 26 in D 24 in
Pair of Regency Bergère Armchairs in the manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
salmon faux suede buttonned squab cushions.
One chair English, circa 1825, the other one made to match at
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
flared "en sabres", or in English, "like sabers." A handsome pair of bergeres, circa 1810.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 19 in
Pair of Armchairs with Red Upholstery of the Regency Period
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
exposed solid rosewood backrails. Each chair stamped with the journeyman’s initals “I.M.”
English, Circa
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Antique 1820s English Regency Chairs
Materials
Other
Pair of Regency Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency era bergère library or salon chairs (also called Gondola chairs or Tub chairs
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Rare 19th Century Gothic Revival Armchair from Eaton Hall by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
1826.
The bergere chair is featured in decorator David Hicks' scrapbooks and his son Ashley Hicks
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Armchair attributed to Gillows
Located in London, GB
of this chair closely relates to a pair of solid rosewood bergeres supplied by the Gillows firm in
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
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French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs
These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen
Gillow and Co. Oak Octagonal Table, England, circa 1860
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Oxford, GB
Description
Stamped and numbered oak octagonal drum Gillow and Co. pedestal table, circa 1860. Untouched and 100% authentic with just shy of 160 years of patina. This is a important ...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Center Tables
Materials
Oak
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of Louis XVI style marquise bergère armchairs, gilt wood, 19th century.
In the clean and classic Louis XVI style, the name Marquise is attributed due to their exceptiona...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed - W4P101
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order reconstructed four poster bed using original antique mahogany decorative front posts.
Our skilled craftsmen construct a four poster bed in the same style as the origi...
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Howard and Sons Antique English Bridgewater Style Arm Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique Howard Bridgewater style upholstered arm chair circa 1890, retaining its original upholstery in the calico with feather and down seat and rear cushions, sitting on square tap...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Mahogany
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Brea, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters.
Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats.
Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Materials
Linen
English Knole Sofa with Custom Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
English Knole sofa with custom upholstery. The sofa has rope and tassels wrapped around decorative walnut finials with hinged sides.
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Vintage 1980s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Wing Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well proportioned 19th century English wing chair in ivory and pale blue damask fabric. Legs and stretchers are mahogany. All joints are solid. Classic design with tall back and narr...
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Mahogany
Gainsborough Chairs in the Chippendale manner
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
These handsome carved mahogany library or ‘Gainsborough’ armchairs have a gently curving back and shaped arms which have acanthus leaf carved scrolled handles and leaf carved moulded...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Black Full Posts Bamboo Oriente Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand-painted furniture Collection, we are happy to introduce you to our black hand-painted Oriente bed, full bamboo posts with gilded accents and iron Lotus finials.
We dec...
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2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 95.67 in W 66.15 in D 85.83 in
Napoleon III Ebonized Slipper Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Slightly arched back upholstered in gold cut velvet raised on turned tapered fluted legs.
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Materials
Paint
Regency Caned Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine late-period chair made circa 1820-1830 rests on large casters in brass and the chair is deep and comfortable. Caned throughout and meant to have a loose cushion and back th...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted and Parcel-Gilt Canapé Settee
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A French Louis XVI period painted and parcel-gilt canapé settee from the late 18th century, with rectangular back, out-scrolled arms, fluted legs and deep cantaloupe colored upholste...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 36 in W 70 in D 29 in
19th Century Pair of English Victorian Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
This is a handsome pair of antique Victorian mahogany and leather club armchairs, circa 1880 in date.
This lovely pair was made from masterly crafted hand-carved solid mahogany with...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Empire Style Bergères Chairs with Gondola Shape Backrest
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Enhance your interior with this stunning pair of Empire-style Bergères chairs dating back to the early 20th century. These elegant armchairs feature gracefully curved gondola-shaped ...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
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H 32.09 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Regency Mahogany Bergere Armchair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency period, bergere armchair, library chair the solid mahogany frame, having shaped back and padded arms with bergere back, sides, and seat with removable deep buttoned leather c...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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English Mahogany Library Arm Chair
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
A tufted English library chair in mahogany with inlaid details. There are carved acanthus leaves at
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Early 20th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Suede, Upholstery
Large English Regency Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large English Regency armchair. Original Finish. New Upholstery.
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Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair of English Georgian Revival Armchairs Bergeres Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of English mahogany framed Georgian style ‘Gainsborough’ armchairs or bergeres with
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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th-C. English Regency Style Carved & Painted Cane Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of early 20th century hand painted and carved English Regency style chairs. They are
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
H 32 in W 20 in D 19 in
Antique Conservatory Suite, Bergère Sofa and Two Chairs, Edwardian, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a classic antique conservatory suite, a bergère sofa and chairs dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 31.89 in W 70.08 in D 34.06 in
Pair of English Regency Bergères, Duke of Manchester, Kimbolton Castle
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Pair of circa 1830 English Regency bergères of large scale having fully upholstered frames; the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint 'Bergere' Chairs, Model 4488, Made by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
A pair of 'Bergere' or 'English Chairs' designed by Kaare Klint in 1932 and made by the
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Rosewood
Regency Tufted Library Bergere
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in NYC, NY
A English Regency library bergere armchair with outscrolled back and "S" scroll carved arms on a
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
English Victorian Upholstered Slipper Chair in Mahogany, circa 1860
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully restored and comfortable English Victorian upholstered slipper chair in mahogany
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
19th c. English Regency Library Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
and aged leather upholstery.
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20th Century British Bergere Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Mahogany Armchair Bergere, Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early 19th century French Restauration period armchair or bergere is constructed of a solid
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
H 34 in W 23 in D 22 in
Pair of 19th Century English Upholstered Tub Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic pair of upholstered English tub chairs. This comfortable pair was constructed towards
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Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Velvet
Exceptional Regency Leather Bergere ~ England, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Extremely fine c. 1820 English leather bergere having carved mahogany frame with rosette, acanthus
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
English regency armchair by Baker
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English regency black lacquer and gilt decorated armchair
made by Baker.
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Late 20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Bergere Armchair in Louis XV Taste
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This finely and profusely carved chair originates from the Rococo Revival period, an era of
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Revival Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of English Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Warehouse Spring cleaning price!!!Fun pair of chairs with carved tassels and original upholstery
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Vintage 1930s English Bergere Chairs
Pair of Chinoiserie Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of late 19th century English Chinoiserie style bergères have been restored and
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Antique Early 1900s English Chinoiserie Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Walnut, Leather
Barley Twist Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English barrel back chair of oak with upholstered back and seat decorated with nail
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Antique 19th Century English Charles II Bergere Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
ENGLISH REGENCY PERIOD BERGERE
Located in Essex, MA
Fine quality English Regency period carved and inlaid mahogany and caned armchair, with original
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Cane, Silk, Upholstery
English Walnut Bergere
Located in New York, NY
An English walnut bergere with deep tufted leather upholstery, having shaped apron above carved
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Antique 19th Century British Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
English late Regency style bergere
Located in New York, NY
A single English late Regency style bergere with deep tufted leather upholstery and loose seat
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
English late Regency style bergere
Located in New York, NY
A single English late Regency style bergere with deep tufted leather upholstery and loose seat
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Antique English William IV Carved Mahogany Bergere Armchairs, Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English William IV Carved Mahogany Bergere armchairs in a striped velvet upholstery - set
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Vintage 1930s William IV Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Imposing Pair of Antique English Corner Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
chairs, lounge chairs, bergeres, even loveseats.
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Antique 19th Century English Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Four Antique Victorian Jacobean English Oak circa 1860 Carved Dining Chairs 4
Located in GB
carved English oak dining chairs with rattan seat bases and horse hair filled seat pad covers
A good
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 42.13 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Kindel Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Library Chairs, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of English Chippendale style upholstered library chairs, bergere chairs, or lounge
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Bergere Suite, English, Beech, Cane, Chair, Sofa, Set, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bergere suite. An English, beech and cane chair and sofa set, dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane
H 33.08 in W 60.44 in D 25.99 in
Antique Bergere Sofa Suite, English, Walnut, 3 Seat Settee, Armchair, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bergère sofa suite. An English, walnut 3-seat settee and pair of armchairs
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Early 20th Century British Living Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
H 34.26 in W 67.72 in D 35.83 in
Pair of English 1920s Barley Twist Oak Stools with Linen Upholstery and Nailhead
Located in Atlanta, GA
bergère chairs, in a bedroom or in a hallway.
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Early 20th Century English Stools
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 20 in D 16 in
English 1900s Giltwood Faux-Bamboo Upholstered Footstool
Located in Atlanta, GA
perhaps in front of a bergère chair or sofa.
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Footstools
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery
Pair of English Needlepoint Upholstered Stools with Carved Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
wonderful in a living room, perhaps pulled next to a coffee table or a pair of Bergères chairs.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English George I Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th C English Regency Mahogany and Buttoned Brown Leather Library Club Armchair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
, evoking the poetry-diety Apollo. Related pair of 'bergere' chairs as described in Gillows' 1813 Memorandum
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 39.5 in W 34.5 in D 36 in
Armchair Model 4488 Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1931
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bergere chair. The elegant brass sabots on the chair’s feet are very uncommon and allow us to date the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
H 34.85 in W 24.22 in D 27.17 in
Early 19th English Mahogany Classical Bergere Style Library Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish classic French form bergere style library chair but made in England, circa 1830.
Very old
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Antique Early 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
English Regency Upholstered Mahogany Bergère Attributed to Gillows, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Elegant circa 1810 English Regency period neoclassical style bergère armchair attributed to
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.25 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Classic English Chesterfield Club Chair / Wingback Chair, Adjustable
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic English Chesterfield club chair / wingback chair, adjustable.
Solid mahogany stained
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20th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of William IV Rosewood Bergeres, circa 1830
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of fine English William IV period rosewood bergeres or “lolling chairs”, circa 1830, with
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Fine Pair Solid Mahogany English Regency Tub Style Lounge Club Chairs Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of English Regency style tub bergere chairs. They are know for their
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Antique 1890s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38 in W 25 in D 24 in
Regency Parcel-Gilt Caned Armchair, England, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Fine English Regency period mahogany parcel-gilt bergere armchair having caned back, side panels
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Plush Rose Tarlow Upholstered Tuscany Bergere Club Chair
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super comfortable plush custom upholstered club chair with English arms, down and feather loose
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21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Elegant Comfy Pair of French Style Bergere Armchairs with Floral Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming pair of French style arm chairs having mahogany scalloped frame, cabriole legs, and wide
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Early 2000s North American Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Bergere Armchair of Caned Mahogany from the Regency Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, comfortable English bergère armchair or library chair of caned mahogany from the Regency
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Decorative 1920s Japanned & Gilt Chinoiserie Bergere Armchairs
Located in Norwich, GB
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The chairs retain the wonderful original velvet upholstery. I felt it important to keep this original
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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane
H 34.26 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Library Chair with Caned Back and Sides
Located in Sofia, BG
An early Victorian mahogany bergere armchair or library chair, with caned back and sides, with a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 41.34 in W 25.99 in D 22.84 in
English Chippendale Manner Bergere
Located in Woodbury, CT
chair, likely of the mid to late nineteenth century. Extremely comfortable seating. The quilted linen
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Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
English William iv Mahogany Library Bergere Chair, circa 1820
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
William IV mahogany bergere chair
This William IV mahogany bergere chair was made circa 1820
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Antique 1820s European William IV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
English Library Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
An English tufted green leather library chair with old restored leather and nailhead upholstery
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Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Victorian Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Victorian armchair 28”w x 27”d x 36”h
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Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair George III Giltwood Bergeres, Circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
"Chippendale" by C. Gilbert, page 98-99.
Upholstery Used and Damaged
English, circa 1780
See similar
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Bergere Chairs
English Black Lacquered Arm Chair with Scalamandre Zebra, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Black Lacquered Arm Chair with Scalamandre Zebra fabric: newly upholstery
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Early 20th Century Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
PAIR OF ENGLISH UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
A comfortably large pair of Regency upholstered armchairs with outward curving arms and sway backs, the faux rosewood frame decorated by brass inlay. The octagonal front legs are hea...
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Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Leather Chesterfield Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
This pair of English Chesterfield Chairs with original tufted leather upholstery are accented with
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Vintage 1940s English Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather
Regency Bronzed and Parcel-Gilt Bergère Chair
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
chair is illustrated in 'The English Chair' (Moss Harris & Sons, 1948, p. 164, pl. XCII).
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Antique Early 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Regency Period Parcel-Gilt and Painted Open Armchair, circa 1820
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
scheme. This chair shows some of the French influence at the time but retains English traits.
A very
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Antique 1820s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of walnut Louis XVI style bergeres from France c. 1890
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of walnut Louis XVI style bergeres from France c. 1890. These handsome chairs exhibit the
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Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
PAIR Early Victorian Mahogany Library Armchairs circa 1850
Located in New York, NY
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English, Circa 1850
See similar examples of library chairs, armchairs, and bergeres on our website
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Pair George III Mahogany Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
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English, one Circa 1760 and one later
See similar examples of arm chairs, fauteuils and bergeres on our
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Armchairs
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English Upholstery Bergere Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of English upholstery bergere chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique English upholstery bergere chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, upholstery and wood. English upholstery bergere chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. English upholstery bergere chairs made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some English upholstery bergere chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller English upholstery bergere chairs, measuring 22.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs.
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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