$3,837
H 32.29 in W 46.26 in D 20.08 in
ANTIQUE GOLD & SILVER LEAF EMBROIDERED FRENCH LOUIS BERGERE WiNDOW SEAT BENCH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Louis oak, antique painted Saloon Window seat or bench with exquisite gold and silver leaf threaded
Upholstery, Rattan
$3,366
H 33.86 in W 50.4 in D 22.45 in
LOVELY ANTIQUE NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1890 BERGERE WiNDOW SEAT BENCH SETTEE SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1890 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite Please note the
Upholstery, Oak
$3,164
H 24.61 in W 40.36 in D 21.07 in
Antique French Shabby Chic Bergere Window Seat Bench Original Paint Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bergère window seat bench with original shabby chic paint This is a truly stunning piece, very
Oak
$1,895
H 19.25 in W 19.5 in D 15.5 in
English Caned Bergere Stool or Bench Seat of Walnut on Cabriole Legs
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bergere stool or bench of patinated walnut, featuring a rectangular caned seat on a
Walnut, Wood
Studio Built Chairs, Bedroom Benches, Designed by Susane R.
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Yes, made in the USA (around the corner from my shop) we can custom not only the upholstery, but also the finish of the legs and the softness of the seat. Oak frame handmade when the...
Cotton Canvas, Oak
Sold
H 41.25 in W 52 in D 22.5 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Bergere Bench Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance a study, office, or elegant corner with this exquisite antique corner bergère. Handcrafted
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 43.31 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Original Hand Carved Mahogany Victorian Telephone or Gossip Bench, Bergere
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Original Hand Carved Mahogany Victorian Telephone or Gossip Bench, Bergere Backing and armrest rest
Bouclé, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.89 in W 57.09 in D 25.99 in
Lovely Seating Ensemble of a Bench and a Pair of Bergères in Biedermeier Style
Located in Greding, DE
Beautiful Seating Ensemble consisting of a Bench and a pair Bergère in Biedermeier style, 2nd half
Walnut
English Caned Bergere Seat or Bench with Carved Wood Stretcher
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bergère stool or bench seat featuring a caned top or seat with a turned wood
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 20.25 in W 48.25 in D 17.75 in
Antique Edwardian Oak Caned Bergère Window Hall Parlor Bench Duet Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Edwardian oak caned bergère window hall parlor bench duet stool 48" Early 20th century
Cane, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Caned Vanity Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI caned vanity bench features a wonderful distressed painted finish
Cane, Walnut
Elegant Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres.
Located in Miami, FL
Chic pair of LVXI style bergeres, newly redone. Upholstered with brown velvet.
Pair of Painted 19th Century French Directoire Style Bergères
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of painted 19th century French Directoire style bergères. The horned backs (à cornes) are
Linen, Wood, Oak, Paint
Sold
H 42.75 in W 49 in D 26 in
Vintage French Provincial Bergère Down Filled Leopard Settee Bench Love Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
A stunning late 20th century bergère love seat. Finished in black with gold rubbed accents, double
Fabric, Hardwood
Sold
H 25.6 in W 25.79 in D 16.54 in
Original Napoleon III Gold-Leaf Painted Bergere Window Seat Bench, circa 1860
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Napoleon III gold leaf painted bergere
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Sold
H 40.95 in W 45.87 in D 23.82 in
Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Berger Bench Part Large Suite
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely and extremely rare original Jacob & Josef bentwood bergère rattan
Beech
Stunning Regency Four-Seat Back Bergère Bench
Located in Wiltshire, GB
Stunning Regency four-seat back bergère bench with simulated satinwood and floral decoration in
PAIR OF FRENCH BERGERES & STOOL
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Large pair of carved French Bergeres with a matching bench.
Wood
French rush seat bench with unusual bergere arms, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
French rush seat bench with unusual bergere arms, circa 1850, from Provence. New upholstered back
Scandinavian Hall Bench, circa 1960s
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good, circa 1960s Scandinavian hall bench with bergere top/seat of the finest Honduran mahogany
Mahogany
Pair of Empire Style Carved Figural Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
. For additional chairs, clubs, armchairs, bergeres, benches, sofas, end/side/coffee/consoles/center
Sold
H 39.38 in W 61.03 in D 21.66 in
French Bergère Sofa 19th Century Painted French Sofa, Bench, Table Sofa, Painted
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Lovely antique French 19th century painted sofa in Provincial style origin French, mid-late 19th century very nice in hallway and or complement a wooden table a very decorative pi...
Mahogany
Pair of Lacquered Chippendale Style End Tables
Located in Miami, FL
fretwork. Great quality. For additional end/coffee tables, sideboards, servers, sofas, benches
Beautiful Murano/Venitian Glass Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
,armchairs,end/side/center/console/coffee/dining tables, sideboards, chests, dressers, benches,sofas
Murano Glass
Large pair of Classical Regency Style Caned Arm Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
: www.DanenbergAntiques.com for additional, chairs, sofas, tables, chests, commodes, bergeres, armchairs, cnadeliers, lamps
Wood, Cane
Exceptional Brass and Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
, bergeres, sideboards, sofas, armchairs, chairs, benches,credenzas, bureaus,chests, dressers, desks, lamps
Chrome, Brass
Elegant 19th Century Down Filled Fan Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
tables, sideboards, chests, dressers, bergeres, chandeliers, desks, lamps, mirrors, benches, banquettes
Elegant Pair of French Club Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
/consoles tables, sideboards, lamps, bureaus, desks, commodes, chests, sofas, benches, bergeres etc, feel
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Unusual Set of 4 X Back Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
, servers, consoles, armchairs, bergeres, lamps, mirrors, chandeliers, benches etc...
Wood
Exceptional Pair OF KING and QUEEN Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
, chairs swivel. High back, tight seat, wonderfully comfortable. For additional chairs,bergeres
Exceptional Carved Wood Italian Coffee Tables
Located in Miami, FL
/dining/console/sofa/center tables, benches, clubs,armchairs, bergeres, sideboards, cabinets, chests
Twine
Exceptional Bamboo Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
, chairs, armchairs, sofas, benches, bergeres and clubs, feel free to go to our webiste
Bamboo
Elegant Lacquered Shangri-La Style Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
, chinoiserie,side chairs, armchairs, clubs, beds, benches, stools, bergeres etc.. feel free to go to our
Superb French 19th Century Classical Down Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
coffee with cream. For additional chairs, benches, stolls, armchairs, bergeres, end/side/center/console
Down
1790's Sheraton Mahogany Sideboard, Estate of Norman Krasna
Located in Miami, FL
/coffee tables, sconces, mirrors, chandeliers, sofas, banquettes, bergeres, fauteuils, armchairs, chairs
Exceptional Pair of ClassicalDraped Italian Swan Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
,bergeres, clubs, benches, poufs, settees, sofas, dressers, commodes, vanities, sideboard, credenzas,bureaus
Elegant Baker LXVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
, bergeres, chairs, clubs, benches, lamps, chandeliers, end/side/center/consoles/game/dining/card tables feel
Brass
Superb Pair of 40's Scalloped Back Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
, sideboards, bureaus, desks, dressers, commodes, chest of drawers, chairs, benches, armchairs, clubs, bergeres
Upholstery
Superb 40's French LXV Style Double Loveseat
Located in Miami, FL
, bureaus, desks, dressers, commodes, chest of drawers, chairs, poufs, foot stolls, benches, armchairs
Down
Sold
H 39.38 in W 61.03 in D 21.66 in
French Bergère Sofa 19th Century Painted French Sofa, Bench, Table Sofa, Painted
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Lovely antique French 19th century painted sofa in Provincial style origin French, mid-late 19th century very nice in hallway and or complement a wooden table a very decorative pi...
Mahogany
$5,319
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 21.26 in
FINE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 GiLTWOOD CHESTERFIELD WINDOW SETTEE SALON SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Georgian circa 1780 Salon settee or window seat with the original gold giltwoo...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
$37,602
H 42.13 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...
Walnut
$229,457Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$2,773Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.78 in W 89.77 in D 28.35 in
Antique Large Biedermeier Sofa in Green with brass details, circa 1860
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this massive sofa, typical for the Biedermeier style, with a softly upholstered seat and backrest. This article of furniture has characteristically rolled outwards, vo...
Walnut
Fine Antique Louis XV Style Upholstered Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Louis XV style upholstered bergere with deep seating and carved fruitwood frame, floral cresting rail and resting upon carved cabriole legs. The chair is upholstered in a patt...
Fabric, Wood
$18,814
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$16,159
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian style carved wood & upholstered sofa from the early 19th century. This antique settee from Italy features an elegantly arched camel back with gracefully outward t...
Upholstery, Wood
$26,000
H 36.5 in W 81 in D 25.25 in
Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean Regency mahogany leather sofa with a central serpentine and scrolled fluted back, central floral shell with flanking scrolled medallions, flanking fluted carved arms with b...
Brass
$5,499Sale Price|50% Off
H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
Cane, Wood
Circa 1880 Italian Giltwood LXV Style Chaise Longue
Located in London, Park Royal
This wonderfully elegant Chaise Longue, Circa 1880 is from Tuscany, Italy. Finely carved in the LXV style, it includes an armrest on one side which adds the piece's overall form and ...
Gold Leaf
$24,950 / set
H 38 in W 66 in D 28 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
Wood
$290,000
H 136 in Dm 108 in
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...
Stone, Copper
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