$2,500
H 33 in W 28 in D 26 in
French Bergere Chair With Exquisite Shape and Carved Cabriole legs. Vintage.
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Vintage French Bergere. Distressed Upholstery. White washed Finish. Love the Condition . High
Upholstery, Wood
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 34.5 in D 25.5 in
Rare French Louis XV Paint Decorated Corbielle Style Bergere Club Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
bergères. The cabriole legs, adorned with carved floral accents, further highlight the Rococo influence
Walnut
Pair of French Upholstered Walnut Bergeres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French upholstered Walnut bergeres with cabriole legs and loose seat cushion. Chairs
Unavailable
H 44.5 in W 31 in D 28.5 in
Large Louis XV Upholstered Walnut Wing Bergère with Cabriole Legs
Located in London, GB
A large Louis XV upholstered walnut wing bergère with cabriole legs, French, circa 1770.
Walnut
Sold
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 30.75 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style 19th Century Painted Bergeres with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted wood bergere chairs from the 19th century, with cabriole
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Country French Style Bergere
Located in New Windsor, NY
A fine pair of antique white and gold accented Country French style Bergere. Caned sides
Cane, Wood
French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Fauteuils Bergeres Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of beautiful French bergeres with gilt frames and cabriole legs. Carved detail on the crest
Patent Leather, Giltwood
Sold
H 24 in W 18 in D 22 in
Unusual 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Bergere Type Child's Chair
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Newly reupholstered in a great color this French Child's Bergere features well carved cabriole legs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Transitional Regence / Louis XV Wing Back Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and large French wingback bergere. Unusually large size. Cabriole legs ending in escargot
Walnut
19thC LXV inspired Sofa / Banquette
Located in Miami, FL
deep rich bold carved frame. Also available the matching pair of bergeres. #Elegant #French #cabriole
Walnut
Large Lacquered Frame LXV Style Bergere Chair 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very large French LXV style bergere chair on cabriole legs, with daisy flowers on the back top, on
Wood
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
$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
$1,910
H 34.65 in W 37.8 in D 26.38 in
Louis XV Bergère Marquise Chair, Gilded Wood, Rococo Style, Circa 1890
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique chair is a French Louis XV style ‘Bergère Marquise’ in the Rococo tradition, dating from circa 1890-1900. The chair is meticulously crafted from gilded wood, s...
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere. Offered antique French gilt wood chair or Bergere has great lines and patina. Sturdy, comfortable and ready for the fabric of your cho...
Giltwood
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 16 in D 19 in
Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the upholstery is as is, and will nee...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,950 / set
H 40.5 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergères Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood, parcel-gilt bergères chairs from the early 20th century with soft yellow green double welt upholstery, scrolled arms, carved foliage an...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,836Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38 in W 35 in D 33.5 in
Low Slung Pair Carved Walnut French Carved Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This low slung pair of French Louis XV style Bergère chairs combines elegance, comfort, and masterful craftsmanship. Constructed from richly carved walnut, the frames display the hal...
Walnut
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41.5 in W 29.5 in D 27.5 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut bergères à oreilles from the 20th century, with carved floral décor, upholstery and cabriole legs. Created in France during the 20th century, t...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,995
H 67 in W 63.25 in D 85 in
French Inlaid Carved Walnut Mother of Pearl Bed Attributed to R.J. Horner
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French inlaid carved walnut bed attributed to the esteemed R.J. Horner is a masterclass in antique furniture design, offering a stunning fusion of luxury and fine craftsmanship....
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,800 / set
H 33.5 in W 26.5 in D 28.5 in
A Pair of French Louis XV style painted bergere chairs, C 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of French Louis XV style painted bergere chairs C 1920, having exaggerated lines and very nice carvings throughout the frames.
Fabric, Wood
$3,984Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI walnut Bergeres ~ armchairs is a remarkable combination of master furniture makers with exceedingly talented sculptors! Fashioned from sumptuous Fr...
Walnut
$4,950 / set
H 41.75 in W 25.75 in D 28 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilded Wood Bergères Chairs with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style gilded wood bergères chairs from the 20th century with carved décor and fluted legs. Crafted in France during the 20th century, this exquisite pair o...
Upholstery, Wood
Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Enhance your living space with this Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape, a stunning antique piece that embodies timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Dat...
Walnut
Antique French Carved Walnut And Parcel Gilt Armchair
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique French 19th century carved walnut Bergère armchair. Features a detail carving of a winged lion or griffin at the crest of the left side. Scrolls and floral carvings throughou...
Upholstery, Walnut
French Louis XV-Style Bergère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite, 1920s French painted bergère in the Louis XV style. The chair features delicately carved details, a fresh coat of “greige” paint with a light coat of hand applied antiqu...
Linen, Walnut, Paint
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