Bergere Suite
Vintage 1920s British Living Room Sets
Linen, Mahogany
20th Century British Bergere Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Faux Bamboo
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Rattan, Ebony
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 1890s European Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century English Gothic Revival Bergere Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Pine
Early 20th Century Bergere Chairs
Ebony, Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Victorian Bergere Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Rattan, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Living Room Sets
Bouclé, Walnut
Early 20th Century Living Room Sets
Cane
Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Side Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1830s French Living Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 1870s French High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s European Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Swivel Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Living Room Sets
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 1840s European Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1820s English George IV Center Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Sofas
Bronze
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Prints
Paper
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Iron
2010s French Organic Modern Tables
Fabric
2010s French Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Wool
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Wood, Fabric
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Bergere Suite For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is a Bergere suite?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Bergère suite is a matching set of bergère armchairs. These chairs exude comfort. Bergère armchairs originated in France and date back to the late 17th and early 18th centuries. There are at least three types of bergère chairs: bergère à la reine, which features high armrests, a straight back and sides that slope down to the arms; a shorter bergère cabriolet; and the bergère marquise, which is usually smaller with a low and curved back. Find a variety of antique and vintage bergère chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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