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Set Of 4 Bergere Chairs

Pair of Round Back Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Canape Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast
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20th Century Bergere 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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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Fine Quality Carved French Louis XVI Maison Jansen Attributed Bergere Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Tall Back Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Bergère Wing Chair, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
bergère or wing chair. The chair is in good condition with a fantastic frame and measures 48" height x 28
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Fine Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs Marquis Circa 1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
bergere chairs in very good condition. The carving is very well done and the frames are tight and strong
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Vintage 1960s European Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Fine Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Upholstered Open Bergère Open Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
cleanest pair of vintage French bergère chairs we have had in a long, long time. The upholstery is very
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs, Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
coordinating fabric. As if this writing, a matching canape and set of 4 side chairs are available! Circa
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Pair French White Paint Decorated Carved Louis XV Bergere Armchairs Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XV armchairs or bergere chairs in good condition with their original upholstery. They have a fun
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

4 Antique Baroque Style Dutch Carved Walnut and Bergère Chairs
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Sensational set of 4 carved walnut chairs. Beautifully carved. Newly upholstered in calico
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Dining Room Sets in Louis XV Style, Set of 4 Chairs & Louis XV Dining Room Table
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Dining room sets in Louis XV Style with a set of 4 chairs & a Louis XV dining room table is
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2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets

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Bronze, Sheet Metal

Classic Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Bergères with Ottomans
Located in Dallas, TX
bestseller on your day off, this set offers the perfect perching point in your home. The chair measures
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

French Empire Gold Upholstered 5-Piece Living Room Set
Located in New York, NY
and gold upholstery (settee: 66¬Ω"w 24¬Ω"d 36¬Ω"h, 2 bergeres: 24¬Ω"w 23¬Ω"d 38"h, 4 arm chairs)
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Companion Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast
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20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Companion Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs
Companion Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs
H 33.75 in W 32.5 in D 26 in

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18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Located in IT
18th Century, French Laquered and Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot Stamped "PILLOT". Manufacture of PILLOT Pierre Nicolas (1748 - 1822) This important Louis XVI sof...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

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Wood, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D Seat height 18...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Huge Fully Restored Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Hearth Footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, extra large, late Victorian, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather hearth footstool A very good looking coll...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Footstools

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Oversized French Louis XV Style Bergere Chair with Ottoman
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning oversized French Louis XV style Bergere with the matching ottoman carved from oak. The chair has a gorgeous Royal French Red Gloss Lacquer paint finish which we ha...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Oak

Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with wooden wheels, newly reupholstered in luxurious grey mohair with deep button tufts...
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Sofas

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Mohair

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Louis XVI style 19th century giltwood carved three-piece salon suite, comprising of a three-corps settee and two armchairs, Paris, circa 1890. Measures: Settee heigh...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Giltwood

Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Wood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of four French 19th century Louis XV Rococo style giltwood carved Fauteuil à la Reine armchairs, the arched upholstered paneled backs with foliate scroll cresting and simi...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Giltwood

French Armchair Bergere Louis-Philippe Period, Louis XV Style circa 1800, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice bergere armchair from the Louis-Philippe period, in the Louis XV style. Large comfortable but elegant armchair. The seat and back are well padded (as well as the armrests...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Bergère Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Louis XV style bergère armchairs. Each having a finely carved frame and clean floral pattern fabric with carved rosettes throughout.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Pair Signed Maison Jansen White Painted Louis XVI Bergère Lounge Chairs C1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a signed pair of Maison Jansen bergère chairs with some subtle yellow highlights and in good condition. The chairs each measure 35 tall x 27 wide x 27 deep and the seat heigh...
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Club Chairs

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Beech

Gorgeous Pair of French Blue and White Painted Louis XV Parlor Boudoir Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are gorgeous chairs with fantastic painted frames in blue and white. The chairs date to the 1950s era and are in good vintage condition. The upholstery is early so expect signs...
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant 19th century French Louis XV bergere armchair featuring a high quality floral upholstery in the style of Schumacher betty chintz fabric in vivid red, pink and Green on bei...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Chairs with Striped Silk Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched set of 19th century Louis XVI style dining or side chairs with walnut furniture, nicely carved floral rosettes, and new cream and light green striped silk upholstery. A Cla...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Silk, Walnut

19th CENTURY BERGÈRE ARMCHAIRS PAIR
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined pair of armchairs in the Bergère model, in gilded and carved pine wood. The upholstery is original, recalling phytomorphic motifs and weavings. The padding is also in excelle...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

19th CENTURY BERGÈRE ARMCHAIRS PAIR
19th CENTURY BERGÈRE ARMCHAIRS PAIR
H 40.95 in W 24.41 in D 25.2 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergère Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th century French Louis XVI style carved white painted bergère armchair. The carved painted frame with shaped crest rail, flanked by carved finials above the upholstered bac...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Paint

Fine Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Tufted Hand Dyed Tub Club Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield tub armchair A very good looking and comfortable armchair, I have some mor...
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20th Century English Regency Club Chairs

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Leather

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4 Bergère Chairs Armchairs Carved Limed Oak Elbow Continental Tub Chairs
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive set of four French well carved limed bergère armchairs. Offered in good condition
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

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Oak

French, Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sophisticated set of four French 19th century bergeres. Fluted legs, indicative of the Louis XVI
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Down

set of four French Art Deco Bergeres
Located in Westport, CT
chic set of 4 French Art Deco tub chairs in walnut with separated tapered and fluted columns, 1930
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Vintage 1930s French Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Baker Furniture Company Armless Bergere or Boudoir Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a nice pair of rare armless bergere chairs made by Baker Furniture of the USA. They are not
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Bergere Parlor Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast
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20th Century Bergere Chairs

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Fruitwood

Set of Four 19th Century Curvy Elegant French Louis XVI Style Wingback Bergères
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style circa 1870 wingback bergères having refined carved walnut frames
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Carved Walnut Louis XVI Bergere Chair circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Distressed Painted French Louis XV Style Bergere Marquis Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast
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20th Century American Country Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Walnut 1950s Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of butter yellow side chairs with walnut base. Slightly curved low back. Newly reupholstered
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Vintage 1950s American Bergere Chairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

Pleated Carved French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs Pair Creme Paint Decorated
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
French Louis bergere chairs or club chairs with gorgeous creme painted distressed finished frames and
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Pair Creme Paint Decorated Pleated Carved French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
French Louis bergere chairs or club chairs with gorgeous creme painted distressed finished frames and
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Superb Plantation or Bistro Set of 4 Cane and Bentwood Armchairs and Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb plantation or bistro set of 4 cane and bentwood armchairs and table The round table is
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Vintage 1960s Colonial Revival Bergere Chairs

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Cane

Pair Blue and White Antique Pair Balloon Back French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Beautiful Pair French Louis XV Over-sized Upholstered Bergeres Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Fantastic Pair of Green Tufted Leather Theodore Alexander Club Chairs
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
bergere chairs. The chairs are in good original condition and will show minor signs of age and use but
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Early 2000s Vietnamese Edwardian Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Incredible Pair of Carved Mahogany Lion Head English Regency Lounge Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast
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Vintage 1930s English Regency Bergere Chairs

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. This chair set is in fabulous condition! All carved and polished with a fresh French polish, you can
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Antique English William IV Carved Mahogany Bergere Armchairs, Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
of 4 Beautiful set of antique English Regency William IV style carved, solid mahogany Bergere
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Vintage 1930s William IV Chairs

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Velvet, Wood, Mahogany

Set Of Four French 40's Bergeres
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice set of 4 extremely comfortable, "low-slung" bergere chairs circa 1940, in the Louis XV style
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Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Set Of Four French 40's Bergeres
Set Of Four French 40's Bergeres
H 18 in W 32 in D 39 in
Exceptional Pair of French Louis XV Painted Decorated Wide Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
-white painted upholstered bergere chairs in a wider size for MORE COMFORT. The chairs are in good
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Vintage 1980s French Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Baker Furniture Company Walnut Open Arm Bergere Louis XV
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This isa nice pair of Baker chairs in good condition and they date to the 1970s era and measure
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1990s American Louis XV Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Dining set - Antique Michael Thonet Designed No.11 Chairs and matching table
By Michael Thonet
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An excellent antique dining set comprising 4 x Michael Thonet designed No. 11 bergère chairs with a
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20th Century German Black Forest Dining Room Sets

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Wicker, Beech

Pair of Baker Furniture Mahogany Mid Century Modern Bergere Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
modern style club chairs or bergere chairs. They could also be used at the head of a dining table as
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Baker Furniture Mahogany Mid Century Modern Bergere Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
modern style club chairs or bergere chairs. They could also be used at the head of a dining table as
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mahogany

Swedish Gustavian Armchairs Bergère Fauteuil White, Early 1900s
Located in LONDON, GB
at Angsoo Schlott ( castle) in Sweden - 2 matching sofas and 4 chairs are available separately We
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

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Birch

Pair of Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuils Stamped M. Delaporte c. 1740
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XV BEECHWOOD FAUTEUILS EN CABRIOLET Stamped M . DELAPORTE on both rear chair
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Armchairs

Original Mathieu Matégot Perforated Sheet Metal Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Mathieu Matégot perforated sheet metal tray Mathieu Matégot (4 April 1910 - February
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

French Louis XV Style Mahogany Woven Leather Theodore Alexander Wingchair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
imaginative version of a French bergere chair with beautiful age distressed woven leather and a gorgeous
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Early 2000s Vietnamese Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Classic Set of Large French Louis XV Style Bergères with Ottomans
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of over-sized Louis XV style bergères and matching curved ottomans. The chairs features newly
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Pair Armless French Louis XV Antique White Yellow Glaze Leather Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of genuine leather armless boudoir or bergere chairs. The chairs look
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Vintage Black Leather Louis XV Style French Bergère
Located in Dallas, TX
Maison Jansen style Louis XV French bergère chair and matching curved ottoman of generous
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Custom Checkout
Located in Austin, TX
. Measures: 21.5 in. H x 5 in. W x 8 in. D LU85957244733 - set of six Roche Bobois Suede chairs. Measures
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Mid-20th Century Sofas

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Set of 4 French Cane Back Bergeres from the mid 1800's
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is really a great set of French bergeres. the walnut patina is very nice as is the carving
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Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

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Walnut, Cane

4 Louis XV style carved beechwood bergeres a la reine
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 Louis XV style carved beechwood bergeres a la reine, arched top and serpentine apron
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20th Century French Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Model: CH010607 Kangourou Low Chairs Teak and Cane, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
extra finishing touch to complete the set, a truly stunning pair of chairs that will grace any space
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Exceptional Set of 4 French Brass Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful set of 4 French 1970's brass chairs with fabulous slick lines and great quality.
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Vintage 1970s Chairs

Elegant Set of 4 James Mont Low Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant set of ming influenced low chairs, generous volume and form, ming bracket legs. These
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

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Wood

Superb Set of 4 Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
set of 4 grotton style, shell back chairs, lacquered to spec in a high gloss chinese chippendale
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Vintage 1970s American Chairs

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Wood

Elegant Set of 4 Faux Bamboo Dining / Side Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant set of faur faux bamboo dining chairs, with a lovely original distressed finsh. For
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Elegant Set of 4 Faux Bamboo, Ming Influenced Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant set of 4 faux bamboo, with ming infulenced base, dining chairs. Can be lacquered to spec
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery

Set of 4 Italian Campaign Iron and Brass Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant set of 4 Italian campaign style Iron and brass chairs. For additional chairs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Living Room Sets

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Brass

Elegant Set of 6 Faux Bamboo Dining: 2 armchairs, 4 side chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant set of 6 faux bamboo chinese chippendale style dining chairs, 2 armchairs, 4 sides.
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Calssical set of 6 Ribbon Back Dining Chairs, 2 arms, 4 sides
Located in Miami, FL
Classical, elegant set of six ribbon back dining chairs, curved/cabriole arms and legs, 40's ribbon
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

Set of Chinese Chippendale Motif Bamboo Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant set of 6 bamboo chairs, 2 armchairs, 4 side chairs, with the chinese chippendale style back
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

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Elegant set of Ming Style High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant set of 6 dining room chairs, 2 armchairs, 4 side chairs. High backs, with greek key scrolls
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

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Unusual Set of 4 X Back Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful set of 4 X back chairs. Can be used as pairs in a living room or as a set of dining
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

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Wood

Unusual Set of 4 X Back Chairs
Unusual Set of 4 X Back Chairs
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
6 Elegant Ribbon Back Dining Chairs, 2 armchairs, 4 sides chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant set of 6 dining chairs, carved ribbon backs, 2 armchairs, 4 side chairs.Generous size and
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Elegant 5 piece Chinese Chippendale Style Set
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant chinese chippendale style 5 piece set, 4 armchairs, and table base. No glass.
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

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Wood

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Set Of 4 Bergere Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of set of 4 bergere chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct set of 4 bergere chairs — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. Set of 4 bergere chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Louis XV, Louis XVI and Art Deco set of 4 bergere chairs are consistently popular styles. Pierre Jeanneret, Paolo Buffa and Cappellini each produced beautiful set of 4 bergere chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Set Of 4 Bergere Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,149, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $45,000 highest priced.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.