Louis XV Bergere Chairs
LOUIS XV STYLE
The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.
Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.
Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.
During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.
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Style: Louis XV
Pair 19th Century French Louis XV, Regence Armchairs, Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XV - Regence armchairs ~ Bergeres are an incredibly stylish way to add comfortable seating to your favorite room! Upholstered in a very high-quality ta...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
19th century French Louis XV Bergère armchairs in their original patina still very comfortable, perfect for deco or your next project...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Wood
Pair of Ivory Painted and Carved French Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of ivory and painted French bergeres chairs. The Louis XV style arm chairs are painted antique white and carved with floral details at the c...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fine Carved French Louis XV Paint Decorated Louis XV Bergere Chair Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful time-worn paint decorated bergere. The chair is in very good antique condition. The chair measures 41 tall x 32 wide x 31 deep x 17 seat height.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Yellow Painted Upholstered Armchair
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style yellow painted wood lounge armchair or 'chauffeuse', raised on cabriole legs with carved floral motif, upholstered in yellow fabric. In good condition. Wear con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Hunt Slonem Early 19th Century Louis XV Style French Bergere Chairs
Located in Summit, NJ
Pair of early 19th century Louis XV style French Bergere chairs with caned back and seat. Hand painted wood with gold leaf carvings. Seat cushi...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Louis XV Pair of Chairs in Linen
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style of chairs reupholstered in a white linen fabric. Perfect for any sitting room, at the foot of a bed, hallway and more. The fabric has been professi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Louis XV Carved, Parcel Gilt and Upholstered Bergere Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Louis XV Carved, parcel gilt and Upholstered bergere chairs. High Quality upholstery in very good vintage condition. Very firm and comfortable seats. Measure 29" in width x 20" in Depth x 35" in height. Seat height is 16". Arm Height is 22". Seat interior width is 22" and seat interior depth is 18.5. Double sided seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Abalone, Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
Elegant Bergere Chair with Chinoiserie Print Silk Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This elegant vintage chair, has a loose seat cushion and back pillow.
A comfortable seat with down filled cushion and pillow.
The silk fabric depicts Chinoiserie scenery.
The pain...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair Louis XV Fruitwood Brass Nailed Leather Upholstered Cane Back Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded Leather Upholstered Cane Back Armchairs. Very good vintage condition. Some fading on Stinciled gol...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Fauteuil Armchair by Baker Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
French provincial Lo...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut bergères à oreilles from the 20th century, with carved floral décor, upholstery and cabriole legs. Created in France during the 20th century, t...
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20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular pair of John Widdicomb caned back Louis XV Fauteuils chairs. We love the stunning original tortoise shell finish with gold details. These ch...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs were crafted on a diminutive scale, making the pair perfect for cozy seating groups, the bedroom or as accent chairs. The undulating for...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Jansen Style Bergere, Arm / Accent Chair, Velvet, Giltwood
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XVI Jansen Style Bergere,arm / accent chair, velvet, giltwood
Classy and elegant French Louis XVI style arm or lounge chair. Pe...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Bergère Armchairs with Modern Fabrics
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an exquisite pair of French mid-19th century Louis XV Style Bergère armchairs. The style was a direct response to the previous Louis XIV style, which valued furniture that em...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Louis XV Style Fauteuil with Painted Caned Back and Yellow Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Louis XV style painted fauteuil with a caned back and yellow seat cushion. The French armchair is painted with a blue trellis diamond grid to both sides of the back. Curved chair l...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane
19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Beech Wood Fauteuil Grospoint Tapestry
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century French Louis XV style carved beech wood fauteuil covered in the original grospoint tapestry decorated w/ sheep, bird, figure in landscape, floral and fully surrounded br...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Beech
Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Armchairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of French Louis XV style, leather bergere armchairs with nailhead trim to the leather, carved cabriole legs and slate blue and ivory check patterned fabric seat backs. Some s...
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20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Pair Of Bergeres In Molded Wood And Carved With Flowers, France Style XV
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Très belle paire de bergères en bois laqué, mouluré et sculpté à patine mordorée.
Le garnissage et le tissus sont à l'état quasiment neuf, le tissus est du coton et de la viscose à l...
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20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
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 vivi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Pair of Late 18th C Beautiful Painted Greyish Blue Louis XV Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 18th century Louis XV period painted greyish blue bergeres. Covered in a damask.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Leather Desk Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The deep shaped seat is upholstered in brown leather, and its shaped rail mirrors the back and has carved scrolled foliate motifs. Raised on four carved cabriole legs with heavy knee...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of French Bergere Chairs, circa 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two bergere type armchairs made in France in around 1900.
Furniture preserved in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 79 cm / seat height 35 cm / width 76 cm / depth 60 cm
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Elegant Custom Upholstered Bergeres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XV style bergeres in an antiqued distressed white painted finish. With sloping backs, curved arms, and serpentine skirt rails raised on cabriole legs. Upholstered in a rust ton...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV-Style Bergère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite, 1920s French painted bergère in the Louis XV style.
The chair features delicately carved details, a fresh coat of “greige” paint with a light coat of hand applied antiqu...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut, Paint
Large Bergere Armchair in Louis XV Style, in Painted Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in painted wood, circa 1930.
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1930s European Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
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 painted surfaces have quite a few layers of chippy paint, which looks wonderful. T...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bergere Transition In Gray Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very elegant transition armchair in gray lacquered and carved wood decorated with flowers.
Parisian work from the 18th century, end of the Lou...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil Armchair with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th century French Louis XV Period fauteuil avec des courbes chair has been excellently crafted. Gentle S-curves and naturalistic floral...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Large Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of French carved walnut Louis XV style wingback bergere.
These comfortable chairs have a nice patina and are in good contition They are a large scale and will be comfo...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Régence Style Fauteuils with Modern Fabrics
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of mid-19th century French Régence style Fauteuils: full of French charm, this French Régence Style pair of armchairs have been updated with modern fabrics that are in keeping w...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Classic Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Bergères with Ottomans
Located in Dallas, TX
Sink into elegant comfort. The generously proportioned bergères with conforming ottomans with delightful hand carved detailing. With their comfortable seating, elegantly curved Silho...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of French Bergere Chairs, Louis XV-Style in Cream / White Hues
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of Louis XV-Style chairs are both beautiful and extremely comfortable
With a lovely cream colored fabric, they are well padded and have great
Support for the back. The f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Painted Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
Nice whimsical form with fabric in good condition but a few stains. Rounded back and loose cushion seat. Raised on cabriole legs.
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
19th Century Louis XV Style Armchair Bergere Petite and Gros Point Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century Louis XV style armchair or bergere. The fine petite and gros needlepoint upholstery seat and backrest depicting large floral baskets or urns in vibrant colors on a won...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Carved Paint Decorated Caned Fauteuils for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XV style in pale taupe paint with carved white painted details and painted caned back and seat. With classic French leafy details and shaped X stretchers on cabriole legs. With...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of French Bergere Armchairs, circa 1900s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two bergere type armchairs made in France in around 1900.
Furniture preserved in very good condition.
dimensions: height: 117 cm, height: 38 cm, width: 70 cm, depth: 86 cm.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Antiques Louis XV Design Wooden And Fabric Bergere Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Bergere armchair In French Antiques Louis XV Design Style composed of a Wooden Structure adorned With Fabric.
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XV painted bergeres ~ armchairs will add a delightful accent to your interior decor, plus surprisingly comfortable o...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Louis XV Style Ebonized and Carved Fruitwood Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushion, 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Louis XV carved and ebonized bergere chairs. The vintage upholstery is in decent condition and is almost chartreuse in color. The cushion is down. They ...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Down
French Antiques Louis XV Design Wooden and Wicker Cane with Beige Fabric Bergere
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Bergere armchair in French antiques Louis XV design style composed of a white patina wooden structure and wicker cane back adorned with beige fabric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Bergeres a Oreilles, C 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Louis XV style carved Bergeres A oreilles, padded arms and cabriole legs, upholstered in beige colored damask. C 1900. Hard to find.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Bergere Wing Chair, Louis XV Style, in Patinated Wood, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bergere wing chair, Louis XV style, in patinated wood, circa 1930.
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1930s European Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
French Mis Century Bergères Louis XV Style
Located in GUÉCÉLARD, FR
A pair of bergère armchairs in natural wood from the 20th century.
The fabric and cushions are period and in good condition.
The seats are molded and sculpted, the back is curved f...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Softwood
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wingback Armchairs ~ Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wingback Armchairs ~ Bergeres feature graceful naturalistic lines, a beautifully patinaed, distressed painted finish, and linen upholstery for a soft, comfortable effect! The tailored lines of this pair combined with the weathered finish to make them a perfect choice for the casual decor, the country french decor...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
French Louis XV-Style Fauteuil Armchair, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century French upholstered armchair wonderfully embodies the Louis XV style with rich ornamentation and nary a straight line in sight. The chair has a sinuous wooden frame ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Custom Hide Upholstered Antique Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic 19th C. French carved and gilt fauteuils with elaborate crests with roses. Carved bound ribbed leafy frames and carved acanthus leaves on the arm ends. Raised on fluted cylin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Hide, Wood
Pair of Vintage French Louis XV Style Wingback Bergere Armchairs, W & J Sloane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage French Louis XV style wingback bergere armchairs, W & J Sloane. These chairs were made in Italy, and originally sold by W & J Sloane Inc. Items feature solid wood fra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Baker French Louis XV Style Painted Wide Wingback Bergere Settee and Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker French Louis XV style painted wide wingback bergere settee and ottoman. (1) wide frame wingback bergere lounge chair, (1) wide curved ottom...
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Large Wing Chair in Carved Beech, Louis XV Style, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large wing chair in carved beech, louis xv style, circa 1930
good general condition, some wear on the fabric.
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1930s European Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
French Louis XV Walnut Bergere Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th early 20th century French Louis XV style walnut bergere arm chair with gilt trim, white upholstery, and wing back.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Two-Part Duchesse Brisee, Late 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis XV style carved giltwood two-part Duchesse Brisee, Late 19th Century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in painted and patinated wood, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in walnut and patinated wood, Napoleon III period
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1850s European Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Bergere Fauteuil Chairs in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bergere Fauteuil chairs in the style of Louis XV - A lovely pair with great age and dimension - cream velvet with bone finish.
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Carved French Style Chairs In Blue And White Travers Fabric, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These check all the boxes! They are are pair of French Louis XV style bergere chairs that have been reupholstered and accessorized with a down pillow in a Travers fabric...
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20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Green Velvet Louis XV Style Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of light green velvet Louis XV style fauteuils arm chairs.
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergères A Oreilles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood bergères a oreilles. Each armchair is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with fine acanthus leaf feet and a unique and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Louis Xv bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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 Louis XV 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, Maison Jansen, Henredon, and John Widdicomb. 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 $650 and tops out at $24,950 while the average work can sell for $3,500.
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