French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair with Ottoman, circa 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A remarkably comfortable hand-carved and hand-painted armchair / Louis XVI style bergere chair with
Upholstery, Wood
French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI Style Bergere & Ottoman
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
France. Fluted legs, indicative of the Louis XVI style, support each broad cushioned piece with slender
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Pair of Bergere chair with ottoman style XVI wood painted
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Bergere with ottoman recovered with tapisserie fabric wood painted
Fabric, Beech
French Louis XvI Style Loveseat & Ottoman
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Southampton, NJ
French Louis XvI Style Marquise Bergere Loveseat & Ottoman with distinct design elements of the
Chenille, Wood
$2,195 / set
H 42.5 in W 27.5 in D 21 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergere Chair with Ottoman
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style painted wingback armchair or bergere includes
Upholstery, Ash
3-Piece Set of French Louis XVI Velvet Bergéres
Located in Queens, NY
3-Piece Set of French Louis XVI-style (20th Century) bergeres with floral cut velvet tapestry
Tapestry, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergères with Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
understated details characteristic of the Louis XVI style--a slightly curved tight back, detailed carving on
Louis XVI Style French Antique Bergère and Ottoman
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant bergère with a large ottoman for a relaxing seat. This beautiful piece has the original
Upholstery, Beech
French Antique Louis XVI Style Bergère and Ottoman Set
Located in Austin, TX
Antique bergère with matching ottoman for an elegant and comfortable set up to sit and relax. The
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 45.25 in W 29 in D 27 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved Bleached Walnut Bergere with Ottoman, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Louis XVI style carved bleached walnut bergere with ottoman, 19th century. New upholstery
Walnut
Sold
H 42 in W 26 in D 23 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Wood Wing-Back Bergère or Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style wing bergeres with single ottoman from the early 20th century
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs and Matching Ottomans by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Louis XVI style Bergere chairs and matching ottomans. The greenish and gilt gold decorated
Antique French Bergère and Ottoman
Located in Austin, TX
French antique bèrgere and ottoman in the Louis XVI style. This piece has a beech wood frame with
Velvet, Beech
Pair of French Louis XVI Bergère Chairs by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style bergère chairs, circa 1950s, the crème-peinte frame with floral
Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI Style Walnut Ducheese Brisee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style carved walnut ducheese brisee with leather upholstery, 19th century. The
Iron
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H 38.98 in W 28.35 in D 31.11 in
Louis XVI Style Paintwood Armchair and Ottomane, Late 19th Century
By Jean Baptiste Lelarge III
Located in Berlin, DE
A fine 19th century paintwood armchair with ottoman, with an arched padded back, armrests and loose
Beech
French 19th Century Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XVI style carved walnut set of two barrel back armchairs and their fitted ottoman
Sold
H 37.5 in W 31.25 in D 32 in
French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergère with Matching Ottoman, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style painted wood bergère chair with matching ottoman circa 1870 with carved
Burlap, Wood
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H 40.5 in W 27.5 in D 24 in
French Louis XVI Style Two Piece Bergere Chair and Ottoman Set Duchesse Brisee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
florets adorning the top of each leg of the ottoman and the front legs of the bergere chair. Found in the
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 37.25 in W 28 in L 37.25 in
French 1890s Louis XVI Style Carved Two-Part Duchesse Brisée with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style two-part duchesse brisée from the late 19th century, with bergère chair
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Duchesse Brisée with Gilt X-Form Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis Louis XVI style walnut Duchesse brisée from the 20th century made of three pieces
Upholstery, Walnut
Sublime French Antique Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee Chaise Longue
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Louis XVI style walnut Duchesse Brisée with two bergère chairs and their ottoman from the
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 43.32 in W 77.94 in D 26.75 in
19th c. French Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee in original paint and newly upholstered in
Hemp, Wood, Paint
French Louis XVI Carved Gilt Chaise Lounge c. 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very striking decorative piece, this fine chaise lounge in the Louis XVI taste is delightfully
Louise XVI Style Bergere with Ottoman
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An off-white painted armchair with ottoman.
French Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee-Pair of Bergeres with Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XVI style three-piece Duchesse Brisee with a painted finish.
Sold
H 40.5 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
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
Mohair, Wood
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H 36 in W 36 in D 19 in
Three Piece French Duchesse Brisee Bergere Chair Set Two Chairs With Ottoman
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee set, circa 1940s, pair of crème peinte bergere chairs
Wood, Fabric
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bergère à Oreilles with Tabouret
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French late 19th century Louis XVI style painted wood and upholstered Berge`re a` Oreilles
Upholstery, Wood
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H 37 in W 76.75 in D 27 in
French Louis XVI Style 1890s Three-Piece Duchesse Brisée with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style three-piece Duchesse brisée from the late 19th century, with new
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair
By Stephen Cavallo
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style Bergere chair in Italian beechwood Hand-carved. Size: H 38.5" x W 30.25”. One
Beech
Louis XVI Style Bergère with Matching Ottoman
Located in Stamford, CT
Upholstered bergère in the style of Louis XVI with matching ottoman. In a pale grey paint.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Louis XVI Style Bergeres and Ottoman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Louis XVI Style carved and painted Bergeres with matching ottoman
Wood, Fabric
Pair French Louis XVI-style Bergeres
Located in New Orleans, LA
Two bergeres in the Louis XVI taste with ebonized and gilt beechwood frames, attractively carved
Beech, Upholstery
Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee
Located in Austin, TX
This Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee consists of two pieces: A Bergere Armchair and an Ottoman. The
Wood, Fabric
French Louis XVI Style Handcarved Duchesse Brisee
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Beautifully Handcarved! Duchesse Brisee comprising two His/Hers Wing Chairs and Ottoman in Louis
Louis XVI style Bergere
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis XVI style bergere with upholstered rounded back, traditional Louis XVI style decorative
Upholstery
Beautiful Louis XVI Style Grey Painted Bergere and Ottoman
Located in Water Mill, NY
Beautifully made Louis XVI style grey painted bergere with matching ottoman upholstered in faux
Sold
H 41.5 in W 78 in D 21.5 in
French 1880s Louis XVI Style Painted Duchesse Brisée with Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style off-white painted and re-upholstered 'Duchesse Brisée en Trois' with tall
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of White Painted Bergeres and Ottomans
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Louis XVI style white painted bergeres with ottomans upholstered in a deep umber leather. A
French Louis XVI Style Painted Duchesse Brisee
Located in Natchez, MS
French Three piece Louis XVI style DuChaise Brisee (broken chaise) consisting of one barrel
Wood, Upholstery
$512 / item
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.4 in
Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
Metallic Thread
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$2,190
H 20 in W 58 in D 16.5 in
White Oak Carved French Louis XVI Style Bench Upholstered in Linen with Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the exquisite Louis Bench for Bloom Home, elegantly upholstered in Belgian linen for a touch of sophistication and luxury. Its solid white oak legs are meticulously carve...
Linen, Oak
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$7,029
H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in
Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI sofa in the style of the ottomans in gray lacquered wood and green, blue and gold rechampi with rich carved decoration of scrolls, wrapped foliage, resting on f...
Wood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$232,342Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Antique Louis XV 18th century sofa, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden sofa from the mid-18th century embodies timeless French elegance. A classic French sofa, it features a curved back with intricate carvings, cabr...
Velvet, Walnut
$16,537
H 70 in W 87.7 in D 88.5 in
Cherub Bed Hand Crafted in the Rococo Style Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The iconic Rococo style Cherub Bed, hand carved in solid wood, is featured in the bedrooms of Soho House, NY and Crazy Bear, UK. The playful curves, harmonious proportions and genero...
Gesso, Wood
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
Wood
$4,985Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 52 in W 14.25 in D 11 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Louis XV style "Semainier" tall chest commodes with a Brêche d'Alep marble top. The slender walnut and tulipwood body, each fitted with seven drawers with gilt bronz...
Marble, Bronze
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique 19th Century French Ormolu Beveled Glass Trinket Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th Century French ormolu glass trinket box, circa 1860. This miniature box has the original tufted silk lining, thick beveled glass with floral etching, intricat...
Ormolu
$383,800
H 52.37 in W 35.83 in D 24.41 in
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...
Ormolu
$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
Lovely Louis XIV Style Chaise Lounge
By Coco Chanel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Louis XIV-style chaise lounge, circa 60's. This piece retains its original baby blue wide wale corduroy fabric in presentable condition-some light spots on one side of the dou...
Upholstery, Walnut
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
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.