18th C French Bergere
18th C French Giltwood Bergere with Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Norwalk, CT
A lovely example of a traditional French bergere updated with a Fortuny hand printed upholstery
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
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Upholstery, Giltwood
Louis XVI Bergere, C. 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis XVI period bergere chair circa 1790 with arched back and fluted legs, recently upholstered
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
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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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Painted Fauteuils, A-Pair, 18th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Period French Louis XV Painted Fauteuils, 18th C.
This pair has a cartouche-shaped padded
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergere Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
Stunning French, 18th century, Louis XV Bergere Chair aligned with Rococo period. Previously part
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Giltwood, Paint
Pair Directoire Marquise Bergeres
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of Directoire late 18th century or early 19th century Marquis or bergere a la
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
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Leather, Hardwood, Down
Yakisugi Table Basse by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
harmonious living areas (Senderens, Air France Lounges, Ciel de Paris, Meurice Oenotheque, Transumance Chalet
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2010s French Organic Modern Tables
Materials
Fabric
Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
craftsmen that were used in the 18th century.
His approach has been acclaimed by the French and
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2010s French Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, Air France Lounges, Ciel de Paris, Meurice Oenotheque, Transumance Chalet, #Cloud.paris Lounge…) or
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
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Iron
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, Air France Lounges, Ciel de Paris, Meurice Oenotheque, Transumance Chalet, #Cloud Paris lounge) or
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, Air France Lounges, Ciel de Paris, Meurice Oenotheque, Transumance Chalet, #Cloud Paris lounge) or
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, Air France Lounges, Ciel de Paris, Meurice Oenotheque, Transumance Chalet, #Cloud Paris lounge) or
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, Air France Lounges, Ciel de Paris, Meurice Oenotheque, Transumance Chalet, #Cloud Paris lounge) or
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
H 33.47 in W 97.64 in D 35.04 in
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, Air France Lounges, Ciel de Paris, Meurice Oenotheque, Transumance Chalet, #Cloud.paris Lounge…) or
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, Air France Lounges, Ciel de Paris, Meurice Oenotheque, Transumance Chalet, #Cloud Paris lounge) or
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, Air France Lounges, Ciel de Paris, Meurice Oenotheque, Transumance Chalet, #Cloud Paris lounge) or
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2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
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Fine Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Fauteuils
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foliated scrolls.
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Pair Of Aubusson Tapestry Cartoons France Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Located in Shippensburg, PA
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in valatie, NY
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Located in Geneve, CH
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Located in Santa Rosa, CA
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Located in Houston, TX
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Pair of Louis XVI Period Painted Bergeres, c. 1780
Located in Norwalk, CT
Pair of Louis XVI period painted bergeres in the neoclassic style in original finish, c. 1780
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Pair Louis Xvi Painted Bergeres
Located in New York, NY
. Massin, page 41.
French, Late 18th Century
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Louis XVI Bergere
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Pair George III Giltwood Bergeres, Circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
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19 th c. French directoire pair of Marquises armchairs
By Jacob Frères
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
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Pair of Louis XVI Marquise Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted pair of Louis XVI Marquise chairs. Rectangular back, seat rails supported on fluted straight legs decorated on two sides with a square rosette.
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Pair Louis XV Style Wingback Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
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18th C Louis XVI Bergere
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th C Louis XVI Bergere / beautiful carving - original patina
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Located in Houston, TX
Pair of late 18th c French "Consulate" style" bergeres in olive wood, newly upholstered in French
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A Refined Pair Of Louis XVI Beechwood Fauteuils. Circa 1785
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Pair of 18th Century French Bergeres
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
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18th C French Bergere For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 18th c French bergere available at 1stDibs. Each 18th c French bergere for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wood. Find 5 options for an antique or vintage 18th c French bergere now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 18th c French bergere — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 18th c French bergere is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, louis xv and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 18th c French bergere that is appealing in its simplicity, but Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance produced versions that are worth a look.
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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.
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