$5,685
H 30.71 in W 52.37 in D 34.65 in
Antique Bergère Style Sofa in Wood, Cane and Ochre Yellow Fabric
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Bergère Style Sofa in Wood, Cane and Ochre Yellow Fabric A Bergère-style two-seater with
Fabric, Cane, Wood
$3,250
H 28.5 in W 52.5 in D 33.25 in
Art Deco Mahogany Bergere Style Sofa with Cane Details and Ball Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa originates from 1950s production, combining traditional bergere construction with Mid-Century
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Mahogany
$2,645
H 34.65 in W 41.74 in D 24.41 in
LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GiLTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SETTEE SOFA WINDOW SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Louis XVI French Carved Giltwood and double Caned Bergère Window seat or Settee Please note the
Rattan, Giltwood
Antique Walnut Caned Bergere Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Antique Bergere three-piece lounge suite, consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. The frames are
Walnut
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H 33.08 in W 60.44 in D 25.99 in
Antique Bergere Suite, English, Beech, Cane, Chair, Sofa, Set, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bergere suite. An English, beech and cane chair and sofa set, dating to the
Fabric, Cane
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H 36.03 in W 64.97 in D 34.06 in
Antique Bergere Sofa, English, Beech, Cane, 2 Seat Settee, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bergere sofa. An English, beech and cane two seat settee, dating to the
Cane, Beech
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H 34.06 in W 70.67 in D 31.89 in
Antique Bergere Sofa, English, Walnut, Cane, 3 Seat, Settee, Art Deco, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bergere sofa. An English, walnut and cane three seat settee, dating to the
Walnut
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H 31.89 in W 70.08 in D 34.06 in
Antique Conservatory Suite, Bergère Sofa and Two Chairs, Edwardian, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a classic antique conservatory suite, a bergère sofa and chairs dating to the Edwardian
Cane, Mahogany
Bergère Sofa by Lysberg Hansen & Therp in Denmark
By Lysberg, Hansen & Therp
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Bergere sofa produced by Lysberg Hansen & Therp in Denmark.
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
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H 31.11 in W 64.97 in D 30.32 in
Aesthetic Movement, Antique, Conservatory Suite, Chinoiserie, Bergère circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
legs rising to shaped arm stiles Bergère cane generally in good condition - one panel to the inner
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
English Bergere Caned Settee or Sofa of Satinwood
Located in Austin, TX
An English Bergere settee or sofa of satinwood featuring a caned serpentine back and sides over a
Early 20th Century Swedish Birch Bergere Suite Sofa Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning bergere suite in carved birch, circa 1920 In excellent condition, just one minor
Birch
Antique English Caned Bergere Sofa, Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique caned bergere sofa, England, circa 1920. Good overall condition, commensurate of age. Some
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
English Art Deco Walnut Framed Cane Bergere Sofa C.1920
Located in London, GB
An English Art Deco Walnut Framed Bergere Sofa C.1920. Classic Art Deco shaped arms with with
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Regency Framed Bergere Caned Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century framed Bergere set of sofa and two club chairs. New upholstered. Very
Cane
Sold
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Antique English Chippendale Style Three Piece Cane Bergere Couch Settee Sofa Lou
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Carved detail throughout chairs, chippendale feet design, rattan sides and backs all in good condition, has been reupholstered in damask fabric, bottom cushion is foam top cushion is...
Damask
Mid Century Bergere Sofa Recovered
Located in Pewsey, GB
A mid century Bergere sofa Recovered in Mulberry 'early birds' Sand Fabric with four cushions.
Linen, Cane
Edwardian Walnut and Leather Bergere Sofa
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
circa 1910. The solid walnut frame with double cane sides and a bergere cane back. This sofa has great
Walnut
Art Deco Sofa Suite Walnut Bergere Original, 1930s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Sunburst backs and swirly arm designs, the walnut frames with bergere backs and seats, the sofa
Cane, Walnut
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920 in old fabric. Interior Dimensions: 56" X 76"
Upholstery, Wood
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
Gold
$18,957
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
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style gilt wood settee with Aubusson style upholstery, circa 1900. The back with Aubusson style upholsterery with a foliate carved gilt wood frame, an Aubusson upho...
Gold Leaf
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Marquise Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI marquise bergère, commonly known as a chair and a half, from the 19th century. This example features timeless sophistication, beautiful lines, and sparse ornamenta...
Fabric, Wood, Down
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
$8,400
H 33 in W 44 in D 28 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Upholstered Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood canapé en corbeille from the 19th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, this gilded canapé fea...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Louis XV Style Painted Bed
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Rocaille Louis XV style bed made by La Maison London, hand carved in solid wood and hand painted in a Provençal yellow ochre with white highlights. Take a 200 x 210 cm mattress (78 i...
Wood, Paint
$18,300Sale Price|23% Off
H 39.5 in W 53 in D 25 in
Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, with exquisite detail and craft...
Wood, Velvet
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Louisville, KY
What interesting secrets this settee must possess. Imagine this piece in a bedroom of an historic French chateau in the countryside. Petite, yet bold in character from the design to ...
Brass
Pair of Maison Jansen Giltwood French Louis XVI Style Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of very well proportioned, elegant and chic Louis XVI style wood and gold leaf gilded chairs created very probably by Maison Jansen. Each chair with curved oval-shaped padded b...
Wood
$1,650
H 38 in W 52 in D 30.5 in
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Barrel Back Upholstered Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Curved Frame Barrel Back Loveseat Sofa. Item features a distressed finish, shapely cabriole legs, gold accents, beige/gold upholstery, very nice vint...
Mahogany
$2,200
H 36.5 in W 46 in D 27 in
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features remarkable and fine carvings throughout, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, cabriol...
Mahogany, Walnut
$9,450Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 33.25 in W 29.75 in D 22.25 in
Pair of French Belle Époque Louis XV Style GiltWood Carved Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French Belle Époque 19th-20th century Louis XV style giltwood carved Bergère Armchairs. The finely carved frames centered with floral torch tied with a ribbon, flanked...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
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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