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Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
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Antique 1870s French Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
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Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
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Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
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Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1790s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
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Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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Wood
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Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Leather
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Oak
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Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood
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Leather, Walnut
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Silk, Fruitwood
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Rosewood
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Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Cotton, Wood
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Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak, Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
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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 chair?1 Answer
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both styles are upholstered chairs with exposed wooden frames, there is one subtle difference between the fauteuil and the bergere. A fauteuil is open on the sides, while a bergere has upholstered panels closing off the arms and the seat. Shop a collection of furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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