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Square Back Bergere

Fine Quality Carved French Louis XV Walnut Square Back Bergere Chair
Fine Quality Carved French Louis XV Walnut Square Back Bergere Chair

Fine Quality Carved French Louis XV Walnut Square Back Bergere Chair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Featuring a rare square back silhouette, this bergère offers a bold architectural presence while retaining the graceful curves and ornate detailing associated with the Louis XV period.

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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An associated pair of Regency bergeres.
An associated pair of Regency bergeres.

An associated pair of Regency bergeres.

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H 34 in W 28 in D 24 in

An associated pair of Regency bergeres.

Located in New York, NY

An associated pair of Regency black painted and parcel-gilt decorated caned square-back bergeres with loose cushions back, on turned tapered legs ending in brass casters.

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Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Square Back Bergere Armchair Country House Antique
George III Mahogany Square Back Bergere Armchair Country House Antique

George III Mahogany Square Back Bergere Armchair Country House Antique

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A George III Mahogany square back bergere armchair, with the best red Moroccan leather upholstery, in untouched country house condition.

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bergere Chairs

Materials

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Fine Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Square Back Bergere Chairs
Fine Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Square Back Bergere Chairs

Fine Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Square Back Bergere Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI square back Bergère chairs showcases the elegance and refined craftsmanship of 18th-century French furniture.

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Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Walnut French Louis XVI Style Square Back Bergere Chairs
Pair Walnut French Louis XVI Style Square Back Bergere Chairs

Pair Walnut French Louis XVI Style Square Back Bergere Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a nice pair of ready to re-imagine French Louis XVI style bergere chairs. With their Classic square backs these chairs can work in any environment and would be gorgeous with ...

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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Square Back Birch Bergere Armchair with Woven Upholstery
Biedermeier Square Back Birch Bergere Armchair with Woven Upholstery

Biedermeier Square Back Birch Bergere Armchair with Woven Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

Swedish Biedermeier square back birch bergere armchair, having a woven upholstery of blues, browns and beiges and covered arm rests with a matching pillow.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Birch

Classic Square Back French Louis XVI Style Green Painted Velvet Bergere Chairs
Classic Square Back French Louis XVI Style Green Painted Velvet Bergere Chairs

Classic Square Back French Louis XVI Style Green Painted Velvet Bergere Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous pair of classic 1950s era French Louis XVI style bergere chairs. The chairs are upholstered in a green velvet and are in good condition. The cushions have foam cor...

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Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Louis XVI Pair of Bergeres
French Antique Louis XVI Pair of Bergeres

French Antique Louis XVI Pair of Bergeres

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H 37.5 in W 28.5 in D 32 in

French Antique Louis XVI Pair of Bergeres

Located in Austin, TX

French antique hand-carved bergeres with square backs, trianon gray and white patina, original stamped velvet, large and comfortable.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Pair of French Painted Louis XVI Style Bergères
Pair of French Painted Louis XVI Style Bergères

Pair of French Painted Louis XVI Style Bergères

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A lovely pair of French painted bergères with square backs made in the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Wood Wingback Bergère
19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Wood Wingback Bergère

19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Wood Wingback Bergère

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A late 19th century French Louis XVI Style gold gilt wood square back wingback bergère armchair. This chair has hand carved, acanthus and geometric accents with neoclassical details,...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

George IV Mahogany and Leather Bergere
George IV Mahogany and Leather Bergere

George IV Mahogany and Leather Bergere

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H 39 in W 26 in D 29 in

George IV Mahogany and Leather Bergere

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine George IV bergere the square back with ribbed rails and caning behind buttoned leather cushion, the armpads and seat similarly upholstered, the sides and seat also caned and sta...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres by Maison Carlhian

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres by Maison Carlhian

By Maison Carlhian

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Off-White Painted Bergeres with Square Back and Twist Carved Legs, Upholstered by Branca in a Grey Linen and Finished with Nailhead Surround

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Club Chairs

Pair of Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Office Armchairs
Pair of Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Office Armchairs

Pair of Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Office Armchairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair mahogany Hepplewhite style office armchairs having square bergere backs above close nailed leather upholstered seats.

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Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Office Armchairs
Pair of Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Office Armchairs

Pair of Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Office Armchairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of mahogany hepplewhite style office arm chairs having square bergere backs above tan leather upholstered seats, on square tapering legs and spade feet, Dimensions Height ...

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Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Antique Veranda Chair, Anglo Indian, Bentwood, Colonial Seat, Victorian, C.1870
Antique Veranda Chair, Anglo Indian, Bentwood, Colonial Seat, Victorian, C.1870

Antique Veranda Chair, Anglo Indian, Bentwood, Colonial Seat, Victorian, C.1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Graced with delightful forms and wonderful colour Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Distinctive oak bentwood frame presents fine grain interest Rich caramel hues complim...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

An Associated Pair of Regency Caned Square-Back Bergeres
An Associated Pair of Regency Caned Square-Back Bergeres

An Associated Pair of Regency Caned Square-Back Bergeres

Located in New York, NY

An associated pair of Regency black painted and parcel-gilt decorated caned square-back bergeres with loose cushions back, on turned tapered legs ending in brass casters.

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Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI  square back bergere armchair
Louis XVI  square back bergere armchair

Louis XVI square back bergere armchair

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H 37.25 in W 25 in D 28 in

Louis XVI square back bergere armchair

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A Louis XVI square back bergere armchair. Originally , this chair had a painted and gilt finish.

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

19th Century French Bergere

19th Century French Bergere

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H 36 in W 26 in D 20 in

19th Century French Bergere

Located in Houston, TX

19th c. French square back bergere in Louis XVI style with original paint

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Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Hand Painted Bergere with Pompei Mystery Frescos
Hand Painted Bergere with Pompei Mystery Frescos

Hand Painted Bergere with Pompei Mystery Frescos

Located in Kensington, MD

Square back Bergere with gold grotto finish, nailhead with sides and back with screenprinted Pompei mystery frescos, Green silk upholstery.

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20th Century American Bergere Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Canvas, Silk

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres

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H 33.5 in W 27.5 in D 19 in

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres

Located in Oakville, ON

Most unusual marquise style square back bergere with its original grey paint finish.

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Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Pair of French Louis XVI style Square back Painted Marquise Bergeres
Pair of French Louis XVI style Square back Painted Marquise Bergeres

Pair of French Louis XVI style Square back Painted Marquise Bergeres

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Pair of French Louis XVI style Square back Painted Marquise Bergeres. Antique bergeres, recently expertly repainted.

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Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Pair of Directoire Painted Bergeres Upholstered in Burlap
Pair of Directoire Painted Bergeres Upholstered in Burlap

Pair of Directoire Painted Bergeres Upholstered in Burlap

Located in Houston, TX

Handsome pair of painted Louis XVI-style square-back Directoire bergeres. White paint is somewhat distressed due to age.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Maison Jansen stamped Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Pair of Maison Jansen stamped Louis XVI Style Bergeres

Pair of Maison Jansen stamped Louis XVI Style Bergeres

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of Maison Jansen stamped square-back Louis XVI style bergeres. The chairs have round, tapered, fluted legs and are ornamented with, among others, carved acanthus leaves, beadi...

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Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Upholstery

Pair French Bergeres
Pair French Bergeres

Pair French Bergeres

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H 37 in W 23 in D 23 in

Pair French Bergeres

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair French Empire ebonized square backed open arm bergeres with turned hand rests, arm supports and legs.

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Louis XVI Period Upholstered Bergere
Louis XVI Period Upholstered Bergere

Louis XVI Period Upholstered Bergere

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H 37.8 in W 23 in D 26 in

Louis XVI Period Upholstered Bergere

Located in New York, NY

A Carved and Painted, Upholstered Bergere with Square Back and Padded Arms with Loose Cushion.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Mid-19th Century Walnut Consulate Bergere
Mid-19th Century Walnut Consulate Bergere

Mid-19th Century Walnut Consulate Bergere

Located in New York, NY

Mid-19th Century walnut consulate bergere, upholstered square back, tablet cresting, polished straight arms, molded terminals above shaped square legs

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Pair of French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Painted Bergères with Square Backs
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Painted Bergères with Square Backs

Pair of French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Painted Bergères with Square Backs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wooden bergères chairs from the 19th century, with square wraparound backs, covered in simple muslin.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Wood

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Square Back Bergere For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the square back bergere you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each square back bergere for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. Find 33 options for an antique or vintage square back bergere now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the square back bergere you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each square back bergere bearing Louis XVI, Georgian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made square back bergere has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ernest Boiceau, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Koloman Moser are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a square back bergere at 1stDibs is $5,800, while they’re typically $1,190 on the low end and $40,000 for the highest priced.

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