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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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Ueli Berger for De Sede 'DS-80' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger for De Sede, lounge chair, model 'DS-80', wood, leather, Switzerland, 1970s
The 'DS-80' lounge chair designed by Ueli Berger for De Sede. The frame is a stark, dark grey...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 40 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 40 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather, Zwitserland. New, current production.
The De Sede DS 600 alias 'Tatzelwurm' or 'Sna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa - Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather, Zwitserland. New, current production.
The De Sede DS 600 alias ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sofa 14 Elements in Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 14 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather, Zwitserland. New, current production.
The De Sede DS 600 alias 'Tatzelwurm' or 'Snake' is arguably the most famous sofa in the world. The non-stop system makes this sofa endless and it currently has the record 'longest sofa in the world'. This listing is for a DS 600 with 14 elements - creating a visually pleasing and very comfortable colorful seating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-600 Non Stop Modular 38 Elements Snake Sofa 2015
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke De Sede DS 600 Non-Stop snake sectional sofa featuring a dramatic indigo blue velvet upholstery. The custom ordered sofa is from a Samantha Todhunter Design instal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
1972 De Sede DS-600 Snake Sectional Sofa Cognac Brown Leather Sofa Switzerland
By Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, Klaus Vogt, Heinz Ulrich, De Sede
Located in Miami, FL
A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland.
This De Sede Modular Snake sectional sofa contains twelve pieces in original lea...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Felt
