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What is the difference between a fauteuil and a bergere?
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While both styles are upholstered chairs with exposed wooden frames, there is one subtle difference between the fauteuil and the bergere. A fauteuil is open on the sides, while a bergere has upholstered panels closing off the arms and the seat. Shop a collection of furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Carved Mahogany Fauteuil
Located in Washington, DC
Italian carved mahogany fauteuil
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Directoire Polychrome Fauteuil
Located in Vista, CA
18th century, Directoire polychrome fauteuil
rectangular back surmounted by a foliate wreath
Category
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Empire Fauteuil
Located in Sharon, CT
Impressive black armchair of typical French Empire form, beautifully upholstered. Subtly incised palmettes where the arm rails meet the seat. Original brass sabots. 17"seat height,3...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Wood
Provincial French Fauteuil
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine country French armchair with beautiful deep carving.
and fine custom fabric - contrasting front and back.
Quality and comfortable size.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
1980. Fauteuil elephant Rancillac
By Bernard Rancillac
Located in Perpignan, FR
Bernard Rancillac Design 1966 Fauteuil en plastic moulé renforcé de fibre de verre de couleur gris
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
French Louis LXIV Fauteuil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French LXIV adjustable fauteuil in original needlepoint, 18th century.
Measures: Seat: 17" H
Arm
Category
Antique 18th Century French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric