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.
Birch
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.
Walnut
French Louis XVI Bergere Chair in Walnut by Rudolph & Hein of New York
By Randolph & Hein
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There are chairs you sit on, and then there are chairs you are quietly invited into. This bergère falls squarely in the latter category. With its gently enveloping back, gracefully ...
Walnut
A Vintage 20th Century Italian Bergere Lamp With Pine Cone Detailing c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Adorned with a metal gilded pine cone atop a square Bergere plinth, accented with brass, it exudes elegance and charm.
Brass
$7,520
Witchampton Bergere
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A George IV design bergere armchair with square padded back and out scrolled arms and squat seat.
Giltwood
Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany Bergères Armchairs
Located in London, by appointment only
A pair of Austrian Empire period large scale mahogany bergères, the square chamfered backs are enriched with bold pierced flutes and the arms terminate in column supports with brass ...
Mahogany
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.
Wood
Pair of 18th Century French Bergère Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 18th century pair of upholstered bergère armchairs with square seatbacks, upholstered armrests, and vase turned arm supports.
Upholstery, Wood
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 ...
Walnut
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H 38.78 in W 25.99 in D 28.75 in
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.
Leather, Mahogany
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.
Walnut
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...
Walnut
Regency Mahogany Bergere Armchair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency mahogany bergere armchair with square back having applied and inlaid brass work above bergere back and seat with removable leather deep buttoned cushion raised on ring turned...
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.
Beech, Upholstery
Dessin Fournir Custom Gilt Bamboo Bergere Chair
By Dessin Fournir
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A custom Dessin Fournir gilt bamboo bergère chair with cane detailing. Featuring a modern bergère silhouette with square back and cane panels to the back and sides, the chair is full...
Paint
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.
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,...
Silk, Giltwood
A Pair of French 40's Louis XVI style painted bergere chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted bergere chairs with square backs and downswept arms supported on fluted legs circa 1940.
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.
Mahogany
Swedish Neo-Classic design Bergeres
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish solid birch Neo-Classic design bergeres with splayed, square & tapered legs.
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...
Leather, Mahogany
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergère Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant Louis XVI style bergères with a squared back and a loose seat cushion.
Wood
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
Pair of Gray Painted Louis XVI Directoire Style Bergeres, 20th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of gray painted Louis XVI Directoire style Bergeres, 20thc., with squared upholstered backs and reeded and bead carved painted frames, with upholstered arms over upholstered cus...
Wood, Linen, Velvet, Paint
Pair Louis XVI Armchairs Manner of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
These finely carved Bergeres have hi square backs and seat rests which are overstuffed.
Biedermeier Armchairs, Danube Monarchy, circa 1825-1830
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Biedermeier cherrywood bergere chairs on square feet in the front and two slightly curved legs in the rear, armrests with S-shaped volutes and a curved backrest.
Fabric, Cherry
19th Century Louis XVI Leather Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Louis XVI style square bergeré leather chair. Carved walnut wood Fram newly upholstered in black leather.
Leather, Walnut
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H 35 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of Class Square Back Paint Decorated Louis XVI Bergere Chairs, Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a classic square back pair of bergere chairs in their original finish and upholstery.
Walnut
Witchampton Bergere Armchair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A George IV design bergere armchair with square padded back and out scrolled arms and squat seat.
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Black Leather Bergere Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Louis XVI style Black leather bergere armchairs. Squared upholstered backs, with upholstered arms over upholstered cushion seats, on square tapering legs.
Leather, Wood
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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H 32.68 in W 21.46 in D 25.2 in
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...
Bentwood
French Tufted Square Bergere In Green Velvet, C. 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
French tufted square bergere in green velvet
Wood, Velvet, Leather
Regency Bergere Armchair Mahogany and Leather
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A regency period mahogany square Bergere Armchair in leather. Beautiful colour and proportions.
Mahogany
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