Low Bergere
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s French Bergere Chairs
Faux Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Other
2010s North American Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Iron
2010s French Organic Modern Tables
Fabric
2010s French Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Wool
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Aluminum
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Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese William and Mary Game Tables
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Leather, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s Italian Side Tables
Onyx
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Rattan, Maple
20th Century Console Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lanterns
Brass
2010s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Blown Glass
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Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Club Chairs
Wood, Paint, Textile
2010s Italian Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bergere Chairs
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Beech
20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
silk with antique brass stud detailing.
20th Century Bergere Chairs
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Metal, Wire
Antique 1870s Italian Rococo Revival Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Argentine Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
2010s Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Vintage 1950s Stools
Wood
Antique Early 1800s British Gothic Settees
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Prints
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 1890s European Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Burlap, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Empire Side Tables
Wood
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Wool
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Revival Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood, Down, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Bergere Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Low Bergere For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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