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European Wool Bergere Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Carved French Louis XV Moss Green Original Mohair Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really lovely all original soft moss green period Louis XV mohair armchairs or bergeres. All original creamy white paint that perfectly complements the luxurious moss green mohair. F...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Antique French Victorian Walnut Tufted Back Bergere Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian French Walnut Carved Tufted Back Bergere Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered in High End Plush "Blush Rose" Velvet with Patterned Mohair Outside Back Gorgeous restored a...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV 'Pumpkin' Bergere with Barrel Back and Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinctive antique French Louis XV style bergère pumpkin chair, its distinctive orange mohair upholstery and green trim gave it this nickname. Ready for a relaxing afternoon of read...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Upholstery

Pair Louis XV Style Bergeres by MGM
By Meyer Gunther Martini
Located in Hanover, MA
A pair of Louis XV provincial style blue/gray painted bergeres upholstered in cream colored mohair with brass nailhead trim. Price shown is per pair. We believe these came from Trouv...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish French Provincial Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Pair Louis XV Style Bergeres by MGM
Pair Louis XV Style Bergeres by MGM
H 38.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
1920s French Walnut Accent Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Austin, TX
This solid walnut accent chair is a hand-carved French piece that dates to the 1920s. This piece could just as easily be found in an elegant Montecito home today with its neutral pal...
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

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Wool, Walnut

Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint easy chair with legs of mahogany. Seat, sides and back upholstered with blue wool. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØB...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

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Wool, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Flemming Lassen Style Armchair in Bouclé Wool, Scandinavian Design, 1960's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Danish; Scandinavian design; Mid-Century Modern: Flemming Lassen; armchair; lounge chair; wingback chair; Denmark Scandinavian Modern lounge armchair, in the style of Flemming Las...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bergere Chairs

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Wool, Mahogany

French Walnut Needlework Armchair
Located in Wilson, NC
French walnut needlework armchair in the Louis XV style and carved with a floral crest. The needlework seat and back are bordered with brass studs. The man and bird figures in the ne...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

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Brass

French Walnut Needlework Armchair
French Walnut Needlework Armchair
H 40.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Mogens Lassen Style High-Backed Lounge Chair, Armchair, 1940, Danish Furniture
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamburg, HH
Mogens Lasse style - High-Backed lounge chair The high-backed wing chair, manufactured by Danish Furniture Producer has minimalistic curved armrests and the typical round, wooden ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Beech, Wool

French Empire Period Mahogany Armchair with Swans' Heads
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Empire period mahogany fauteuil or armchair with saber legs and swans' heads on the arms. The chair is upholstered neoclassical-patterned cut mohair fabric.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

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Mohair, Mahogany

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1960s French Cabriole Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Baroque curves and French cane gift this sofa an innate lightness and grace. Made in France in the 1960s, a classic cabriole silhouette creates a generous yet elegant seat. Cream-col...
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Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Sofas

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Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

1960s French Cabriole Sofa
1960s French Cabriole Sofa
H 31.3 in W 66.9 in D 27.6 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D Seat height 18...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

1930’s English Mahogany Bergere Suite
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1930 1930’s English mahogany bergere suite. Reupholstered in linen with foam core feather wrap cushions   Measures: Sofa W140 x D76 x H83 cm Armchairs W66 x D76 ...
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Vintage 1920s British Living Room Sets

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Linen, Mahogany

1930’s English Mahogany Bergere Suite
1930’s English Mahogany Bergere Suite
H 32.68 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
Studded Leather Bar Cabinet After Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage walnut cabinet with two doors and side panels of brown leatherette artistically decorated with small chrome head tacks representing various native flora and fauna of New Engl...
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Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

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Chrome

Vintage Oversized Tub Chairs by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott- a Pair
By Jean Royère, J. Robert Scott 1, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Roanoke, VA
A pair of oversized lounge chairs by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert Scott beautifully redone in luxurious moss green velvet. Feeling a little Royere, a little Kagan, and a lot comf...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

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Velvet

French Breakfront Library or Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bookcase with breakfront. Also to be used as cupboard for kitchen or dining spaces, our as decorative cabinet or vitrine for accessories and books in living room. Three units,...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

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Brass

French Breakfront Library or Cupboard Cabinet
French Breakfront Library or Cupboard Cabinet
H 97.25 in W 177.25 in D 16.5 in
French Giltwood Settee Sofa, Style Louis XVI, Red Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French giltwood settee sofa, style Louis XVI, red velvet, 19th century. Dimensions: 53.5 in. L 25 in. D x 39.5 in. H Seat height 20 in.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Antique French Hand-Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Chair, Down Cushion circa 1880s
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV style upholstered chair hand-made in the late 1800's from walnut. Structurally the frame is very solid and only waits for your choice of fabric. Should you wi...
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Carved Antique French Settee with High Arms
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A notable early French settee in a custom fabric treatment. The frame with high arms and canted back corners. Carved ribbon and leaf motifs on the crest rail, ribbon motif on the sea...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats

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Wood

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
French Louis XV-Style Fauteuil Armchair, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century French upholstered armchair wonderfully embodies the Louis XV style with rich ornamentation and nary a straight line in sight. The chair has a sinuous wooden frame ...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

18th Century Pair of French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century pair of French Louis XV carved walnut armchairs The chairs currently have a lightly distressed green linen fabric. Easily replaced. Measures: 26" wide x 21" deep x...
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Walnut

Ryo Lounge Chairs in Moss Green Velvet by Dagmar
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Ryo Lounge Chair A custom made lounge chair developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in luxurious...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

19thC Monumental English Oak Open Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880 An Exceptional Monumental 19thC Bleached & Painted English Oak Open Library Bookcase. With egg and dart carved and moulded cornice, the four section upper portion ha...
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Antique 1870s British Bookcases

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Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI style giltwood side chairs. These highly detailed French gilt chairs have beautifully detailed identical front and rear legs (super...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Giltwood

French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style 19th century gilt side chairs with carved back designed with wreath and arrow and initials MA (Marie Antoinette) with contemporary off-white multicolor...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Giltwood

French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
H 36 in W 17.5 in D 20 in

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Vintage Swedish Lounge Chair
Located in Riga, Latvia
Original wool upholstery, need to be cleaned or reupholstered.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Wood

Vintage Swedish Lounge Chair
Vintage Swedish Lounge Chair
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 28.35 in
18th Century Pair of Louis XV Bergeres Chairs
Located in Lisbon, PT
For sale on 1sdibs an 18th Century Pair of Louis XV carved and cream painted bergeres. The Paint is from the period and they have been reupholstered in white velvet.
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Wool

18th Century Pair of Louis XV Bergeres Chairs
18th Century Pair of Louis XV Bergeres Chairs
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 22.84 in
Antique French Chair with Original Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
Outstanding French needlepoint chair with original needlepoint upholstery. The details on the petitpoint are the work of a very accomplished needlework artist. It is still in very go...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Bergere Chairs

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Wool

Red Velvet Armchair
Located in Plainville, KS
This barrel-shaped armchair is upholstered in beautiful red mohair velvet with nail head trim and is articulated with light-coloured worm wood.
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Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Mohair

Red Velvet Armchair
Red Velvet Armchair
H 41.75 in W 27.375 in D 28.5 in
18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely 18th Century Louis XVI giltwood bergere newly upholstered in a silk mohair velvet.
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Silk, Giltwood

18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere
18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 24.25 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs, Mohair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French Louis XIII style hand carved walnut armchairs features elegantly hand-turned legs and gracefully scrolled armrests with flowers and acanth...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

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Mohair, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Wingback Armchairs, Bergeres
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style walnut wingback armchairs or bergeres features hand carved detailing of laurel along the seatbacks, acanthus leaves on the...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Mohair, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bergères, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI painted bergères ~ armchairs feature a Classic design that provides incredible comfort, timeless styling, yet a minimal visual weight thanks to ...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Walnut Armchairs, Bergeres, Mohair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of French Restauration period walnut armchairs from the early 19th century features scrolling arms and gently curved legs. The legs are flared "en sabres", or like sabers i...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Armchairs

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Mohair, Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Neoclassical Pair of Armchairs Signed by Maurice Hirsch, 1970s
By Maurice Hirch
Located in Paris, IDF
Every moment of the construction of this set of armchairs was deeply cared about, and it shows in the finished product, even some six decades later. The set was designed and signed b...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Pair of Wingback Armchairs with Ottoman, French Louis XVI Style, Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of wingback Armchairs with Ottoman, French Louis XVI Style with Painted Finish & Mohair upholstery makes a splendid trio to provide style, panache and most of all, comfort to yo...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1850s set of French Louis XIV-style bergeres has been recently restored and are made out of walnut wood. The sturdy wood frame has a rich walnut color with hand carved foliage d...
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Antique 1850s French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs

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Foam, Polyester, Mohair, Cane, Wood, Walnut

Cassina 'Soriana' Pair of Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern set by Afra and Tobia Scarpa reupholstered in ivory Lelièvre Parisian bouclé wool. Manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s, the Soriana collection was meant to expre...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuils, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XV Fauteuils ~ Armchairs are a study in elegance and grace, featuring contoured seatbacks that provide Fine comfort, especially in combination with the...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XV Bergeres, armchairs are a study in elegance and grace, featuring wraparound seatbacks that cradle you in comfort, especially in combination with ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

19th Century French Grand Louis XIII Wingback Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Grand Louis XIII Wingback armchair was designed with sublime comfort in mind! High, wraparound seatback and generous seat combine with fully padded and upholstere...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergères, circa 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 1880s French Louis XVI-style armchairs have been completely restored. The giltwood frames feature the original finish and are adorned with intricately carved details of ...
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Cotton, Foam, Wood, Giltwood

Classic French Style Bergere Lounge Chair in Mohair Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Chic French style high back Bergere form lounge chair in mohair fabric with weathered finish carved wood frame. Sophisticated, Classical, and refined , while still being fresh, moder...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique French Louis XV bergeres, armchairs feature timeless Rococo styling with intricately scrolled, naturalistic form to the frameworks accentuated with floral and foliate...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Walnut

Cassina 'Soriana' Pair of Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern set by Afra and Tobia Scarpa reupholstered in ivory Lelièvre Parisian bouclé wool. Manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s, the Soriana collection was meant to expre...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Bergere Armchairs with Dolphins
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French Empire style mahogany bergeres or armchairs with carved mythical dolphin head on the arm ends and dolphin tails and scales where the arms meet the back (early 20th cen...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

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Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany, Mohair

Guillerme et Chambron Pair of Armchairs, circa 1950, France
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Guillerme et Chambron armchairs, Votre Maison Edition, circa 1950, France. Carved solid oak, floating arms, curvy spindles back. Original green wool fabric in very good condit...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

18th Century Pair of Hand-Carved Louis XVI Period Painted Armchairs, Mohair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in a parsonage in Normandy, France, this pair of Louis XVI period cabriolet armchairs are finished in their original patination. This classic pair features medallion backs, flu...
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Mohair, Upholstery, Wood

ON SALE NOW! SALE! Pair of Gorgeous Chocolate Mohair Down Chairs Louis XV Style
Located in Westport, CT
ON SALE NOW! SALE! SALE! SALE! GREAT FANTASTIC PRICE FOR THESE BEAUTIFUL MOHAIR CHAIRS. A Pair of Wonderfully Gorgeous & Extremely Comfortable Chocolate Mohair Down Chairs. White ...
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Mohair, Down

Pair of Carved and Painted Louis XVI Style Bergeres, France circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Carved and Painted Louis XVI Style Bergeres, France c. 1920
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wool

Suite de Four Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs from France in Original Paint
Located in Chicago, IL
"Suite de quatre bergeres," or simply put, a set of four Louis XVI style painted armchairs in their original mohair and lacquer finish. After carefully looking at the chairs, I do no...
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Mid-20th Century French Bergere Chairs

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Mohair

Pair of Napolean III Bergeres, circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Napolean III bergeres
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Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Pr. 1940s White Painted, Louis XVI Style Bergeres by Carlhian for Maison Jansen
By Maison Carlhian, Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1940s Off-White Painted Louis XVI Style Bergeres Designed by Carlhian for Maison Jansen. Carved and painted Wood Frame on Torsade feet Upholstered in Grey Wool Satin and Velv...
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Paint, Satin, Wood, Wool, Velvet

Early 19th Century French Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Firenze, IT
Gilded wood, newly reupholstered in Grey Flanel
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood, Wool

A Large Painted French Armchair and Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great over scaled Louis XV style mohair upholstered armchair and ottoman made in the 1960's. The finish is lightly pickled finish that could be easily painted. A matching chair w...
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery, Down, Mohair

Pair of Exquisite Deco Bergeres With Mohair
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant Chairs with Beautiful black mohair upholstery.Sturdy structure and elegant modern lines make this chair a stand out addition to all decors.
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20th Century French Bergere Chairs

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Rosewood, Mohair

Pair of French Art Deco Period Club Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful pair of French Art Deco period club chairs with original lambskin leather upholstery, brass nail head trim, chocolate mohair velvet seat cushion.
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Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

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Velvet, Mohair

Pair of French Art Deco Period Club Chairs
Pair of French Art Deco Period Club Chairs
H 28.75 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Vintage Belgian Theater Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Really wonderful pair of early 20th Belgian theater chairs newly upholstered in a blue/gray mohair, with leather side panels. Interesting and ornate metal work detail on legs and sides.
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann Bergeres
Located in Charleston, SC
An Exceptional Pair of Palisander Bergeres with Ivory Finial and Sabot Embellishments on Front Legs and Upholstered in Original Chocolate Mohair. Purchased from the Salon Ruhlmann e...
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Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs

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Palisander, Mohair

Vintage Red Mohair Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
Raspberry mohair fabric. Antiqued brass nailhead trim and whitewashed wood with gilded details.
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20th Century French Bergere Chairs

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Mohair

Vintage Red Mohair Armchair
Vintage Red Mohair Armchair
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 18 in
A Pair of Napoleon III Bergeres Upholstered with Smyrna Tapestry
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Napoleon III Bergeres Upholstered in Yellow Cotton Velvet Upholstery with Original 19th Century Smyrna Tapestry Panels on Ebonized Turned Supports
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Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Wool, Wood, Cotton

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European Wool Bergere Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of european wool bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs. European wool bergere chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of european wool bergere chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern european wool bergere chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made european wool bergere chairs over the years, but those made by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Guillerme et Chambron are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are European Wool Bergere Chairs?

European wool bergere chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $975 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.

Finding the Right Bergere Chairs for You

Vintage, new and antique bergère chairs add a touch of history to any leisure space. This beautifully upholstered seating furniture spans centuries of style, design and fashion.

A bergère armchair exudes comfort. The best-known versions have cushioned armrests and an upholstered back (or, at the very least, a cushion for the backrest). The seat is usually home to a sumptuous loose cushion, and the exposed wooden frame, molded or decoratively carved, is quite wide and sits low to the ground. In your living room, alongside your mahogany side tables and plush sofa, this chair will embody class, exceptional design and precise craftsmanship.

Bergère armchairs are among the chairs you should know. They 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.

Louis XV bergère chairs were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period, while versions that were made during the Louis XVI period — which is characterized by furniture designed in reaction to the florid stylings of the previous era — see the particular style of chair developed further, with the area between the elbow rests and the seat being upholstered with fabric. Over time, the bergère chair took on dramatically different forms, while maintaining the same basic features. Mid-century modern bergère chairs have a sleeker design with simple yet elegant features. Whatever your overall chosen furniture style, a bergère chair introduces a comfortable yet commanding presence to any space.

Explore the extensive collection of antique, new and vintage bergère chairs on 1stDibs.