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A Pair of Empire Style Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair of Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter. The Bergères each having armrests headed by finely cast caryatid herms.
French, Circa 1880.
Category
19th Century French Empire Revival Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Georgian period Bergere library chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous quality Georgian period bergere library chair with wonderful reeded details to the frame. Standing on tall turned legs with elegant arm supports. Lovely proportion...
Category
18th Century Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th-C. Egyptian Revival Style Bergere Chairs In Tiger Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are striking! This is a pair of carved bergere chairs newly upholstered in a tiger velvet. They have Egyptian Revival styling with the carved sphinx arm supports and gilded paw...
Category
1940s American Egyptian Revival Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Fruitwood
H 35.75 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
Pair French Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of elegant French Louis XVI style bergeres having carved wood frames and new striped silk moire upholstery.
Arm 24” H
Category
1950s French Louis XVI Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV Style Pair of Walnut Bergeres Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A matching pair of elegant and extremely comfortable Louis XV style 'Bergère' armchairs, upholstered in a luxurious woven floral fabric in warm shades of apricot, terracotta and gree...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
By Gianni Versace, Versace Home Collection
Located in Miami, FL
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
Offered for sale is a wonderful Italian Gianni Versace Home Biedermeier-style Italianate Medusa barrel ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 35.25 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair of Large Carved Walnut French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully upholstered pair of French carved walnut bergere chairs of large scale. The scale is tall and wide and the condition is rather good for a set of 1950s era pair ...
Category
1950s French French Provincial Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of oak bergere library chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of oak bergere library chairs. The solid oak frame inset with double cane work panels having removable leather cushions. All raised on barley twist supports united by stretcher....
Category
Early 20th Century British Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Oak
Tufted Silk Damask Louis XV Style Bergere Chair
Located in Mckinney, TX
This French Louis XV Bergère style armchair is a masterpiece of craftsmanship from the early 19th century. The hand-molded frame and barrel back exhibit meticulous attention to detai...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
French-style Bergère Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French style armchairs with deep seats and sculpted walnut frames.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Style Rams Head Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Style Rams Head Chair. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Gustavian Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs - a Pair
Located in Hudson, NY
French Louis XV style bergere armchairs, perfect for your salle de séjour. Walnut frames with a distressed pink and white finish are upholstered in a gold, pink & white striped silk ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Bergère with Carved Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Louis XV style armchair features an ornately carved wooden frame that is finished in a beautifully antiqued white patina that contrasts the rich gray upholstery w...
Category
1940s French Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Red Leather Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chair was made sometime in the 1800s in Italy. Has beautiful hand carved ornamental carvings throughout the frame of the chair; hand scalloped arms on a sea-scroll with the pati...
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Period 1740-60s era Swedish Gustavian Baroque Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved distressed painted frame. Upholstered. 41 1/2" h x 26 3/8" w x 23 1/2" d. Seat height 20 1/4".
Condition
Splits in wood. Paint loss. Chips and nicks in wood. Minor stains to ...
Category
1740s Swedish Gustavian Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Bart Van Bekhoven Bergere’s - a Pair
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Hudson, NY
SO comfortable!! This angular pair of statement bergere armchairs by Bart Van Bekhoven for Artistiek are upholstered in brown sheep’s leather, with black leather covering shapely legs.
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Brutalist Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather
Superb 19th century French Gilded Louis XV Style Marquis Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Ok, this is a superb frame, the frame is expertly carved and gilded in bright gold leaf that's genuine gold. The frame is substantially wider than a typical bergere chair and the fin...
Category
1870s French Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Pair of Early 1990s era Paint Decorated French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is superb pair of bergere chairs made in France from the late 1890-1900s era. The chairs are in their original distressed painted and gilded finish and have normal age-related s...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian, Savoy, Carved Walnut & Leather Upholstered Bergere, 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Shockingly handsome and robust this wingchair or bergere takes French design of the Louis XV period and makes it so uniquely Italian, of larger scale and having exaggerated wings wit...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 45 in W 30.5 in D 40.5 in
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of French hand-carved Walnut Bergere club chairs that have been beautifully up...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865
Located in Atlanta, GA
In amazing condition with no tears or punctures to the original leather, the leather tufted and trimmed in brass nailheads, the chair with detailed carving, two buttons on the tops o...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 44 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
Fantastic Pair Carved Beech Wood French Louis XVI Directoire Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous, expertly carved pair of "limed" beechwood Louis XVI style or Directoire. The frames are very precisely carved, better than average by far and have a sophisticated...
Category
1980s European Directoire Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 33.75 in W 28.25 in D 25 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 58 in W 29 in D 31 in
Louis XVI Style Finely Curved Walnut Bergere/Tub Chair Beautifully upholstered
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XVI Style Finely Curved Walnut Bergere/Tub Chair
Beautifully upholstered with cushion seat
26"W x 23"D x 38.5"H
Seat 21"
Category
19th Century Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in W 26 in D 23 in
18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair
With later leaf print upholstery & cushion seat
26"W x 27"D x 38.5"H
Seat height 20"
Category
18th Century Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Henredon French Louis XV Bergère Chairs, a Pair
By Henredon
Located in Harlingen, TX
A late 1970s pair of French Louis XV style bergère chairs by Henredon. Carved and channeled wood frames with tonal cream finish. Cotton canvas upholstery fabric in beige-gray, tan, c...
Category
1970s North American Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique English Regency Style Ebonised Bergere Side Chair
Located in Ely, GB
Antique English Regency Style Ebonised Bergere Side Chair, Early 20th Century.
The chair has lovely gold detailing and is in good condition and very solid.
Category
Early 1900s British Regency Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
FOUR FINE AND ANTIQUE REGENCY BERGERE MOTHER OF PEARL EBONISED SIDE CHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side ...
Category
1810s English Regency Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Ebony
H 33.47 in W 14.97 in D 18.12 in
Pair of 19th Century Fauteuils Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Discovered in the South of France, these dressy 19th-century fauteuils have the oval backs, scrolled handrests and straight legs associated with Louis XVI pieces. Newly upholstered i...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
H 38 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Smaller French Gilded Carved Directoire Bergere Chairs in Green Velvet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of French-made gilded smaller scale bergere chairs. They have been reupholstered in Brooklyn NY and appear to be in good condition with regards to their upho...
Category
1940s French Directoire Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37 in W 25 in D 24 in
Antique Louis XV Style Bergere Arm Chair w Schumacker Strolling Butterflies
By Schumacher
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XV Style Bergere Arm Chair w Schumacker Strolling Butterflies Fabric. This listing is for one chair but we actually have two chairs available.
Category
Mid-19th Century Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Original Hand Carved Mahogany Victorian Telephone or Gossip Bench, Bergere
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Original Hand Carved Mahogany Victorian Telephone or Gossip Bench, Bergere Backing and armrest rest. Single Drawer set on carved ornate legs. Cream Paris Boucle upholstered cushion.
...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
H 43.31 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
French Louis XV Painted Fauteuils, A-Pair, 18th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Period French Louis XV Painted Fauteuils, 18th C.
This pair has a cartouche-shaped padded back.
The arms are upholstered, the front and back have a serpentine form and eleg...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Carved Walnut Bergères Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut bergères chair from the 19th century with carved crests, scrolling arms, floral carved apron, cabriole legs and floral upholstery. Enhance your living ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Nice fabric, solid frame
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Maison Jansen Style French Louis XVI Painted Fauteuil Chairs - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning pair of antique Maison Jansen Style Louis XVI painted fauteuil chairs with down cushions and old upholstery tacks. Very rare to find a matching pair of this age. The layer...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.75 in W 22 in D 21.75 in
Pair French Provincial Green Painted And Upholstered Low Fauteuils / Bergeres
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair French Provincial Green Painted And Upholstered Low Fauteuils / Bergeres chairs. Measure 28" in width, 24"in depth and stands 31" tall. Seat height is 14" and arm height is 23...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 31 in W 28 in D 24 in
18th Century French Duchesse Part Louis XV Period in Hand Molded Carved Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French duchesse part Louis XV period in hand molded and carved walnut frame steel wearing an original upholstery.
Good authentic condition of the frame but the upholster...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
H 33.47 in W 27.17 in D 28.75 in
French Walnut Framed Velvet Tub Chair With Studded Borders on Tapered Supports
Located in High Wycombe, GB
French Walnut Framed Velvet Tub Chair With Brass Studded Borders Raised on Tapered Supports
Classic tub chair well suited to a reading room, or hallway.
Height to arms 70cm
Width o...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
French Louis XV Style 1880s Painted Bergère Chairs with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted wood bergères à oreilles chairs from circa 1880 with carved floral motifs, cabriole legs and used upholstery. This exquisite pair of French Lo...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 39 in W 28 in D 26.75 in
19th Century Ebonized Empire Bergére
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th Century Empire bergére chair newly stylized with a matte ebonized finish and newly upholstered silky black Italian long hair hide.
Category
19th Century Italian Empire Revival Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
From a home in Versailles, France, this pair of early nineteenth century French Empire period bergeres or armchairs is constructed of solid walnut with a rich patina that only comes ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 19 in
Maison Jansen Attributed, Louis XVI, Armchairs, Painted Wood, Silk, France 1930s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Bergeres in A Distressed Frame having a Scalamandre upholstery. Simply stunning white washed finely carved frames covered in a raised Scalamandre f...
Category
1950s French Louis XVI Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 39.25 in W 28 in D 25 in
19th Century French Bergere Chair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Nice single arm chair
Category
19th Century French Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Bergere
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Here is a finely carved and painted French chair. Add charm to any room in your house.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
1810s Bergere Armchair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very fine 'Bergère' armchair in solid mahogany, dating from the First Empire period (early 19th century) and generously upholstered throughout in alternating stripes of deep pink a...
Category
19th Century French Empire Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Fine Pair of Gently Worn Rose Velvet French Walnut Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of velvet French Louis XV bergere chairs in a soft pink hue. The chairs are in their original upholstery and will show minor wear to the arms especially and s...
Category
1950s French Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 35 in W 29.75 in D 29.5 in
Large Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Bergere Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fabulous large and very comfortable pair of Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Bergere Chairs.
The arched molded and upholstered backs with a floral bud continuing to molded arms with ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Large French Directoire Style Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional 19th century French Directoire style armchair. This large Directoire style fauteuil is a timeless piece of French design. Featuring a beautiful white-distressed wooden...
Category
19th Century French Directoire Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Serge Roche Style Arm Chairs With Pink Striped Fabric
By Serge Roche
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Serge Roche style arm chairs with pink floral striped fabric. The carved and painted cream color chairs with rounded back and curved arms and legs have a distinctive palm ...
Category
20th Century Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Paul Follot Art Deco Gilt Bergeres
By Paul Follot
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gilded Paul Follot French Art Deco bergére chairs newly upholstered in a striated ecru velvet.
Four available, sold in pairs.
$14,800.00 pair.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century
Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic
Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D
Seat height 18...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in
Set of Four Paul Follot Art Deco Gilt Bergeres
By Paul Follot
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gilded Paul Follot French Art Deco bergére chairs newly upholstered in a striated ecru velvet.
Four available, also sold in pairs in another listing.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Pair Art Deco Style Gold Plume Silk Damask Upholstered Fringe Chairs
Located in Fort Washington, MD
stunning pair of vintage Art Deco style chairs, beautifully upholstered in a luxurious gold plume silk damask fabric. These chairs boast an elegant silhouette with a sweeping curved ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Antique bergere library chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
19thc mahogany library chair
This 19thc mahogany library chair was made circa 1825.
Library chairs are a wonderful item of furniture for your home.
It has square tapering legs with...
Category
1820s English Regency Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1810s Bergere Armchair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An impressive 'Bergère' armchair in solid wood, dating from the First Empire period (early 19th century) and generously upholstered throughout in alternating stripes of deep pink and...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Regency Faux Rosewood Caned Tub Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Wit arched crest rail with reeded scrolled carving over a caned back and seat. Down swept arms and saber legs ending on casters. Loose cushion seat.
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Grand Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Bergeres, Original Upholstery
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand pair of French 18th century Louis XV walnut bergeres, heavily carved on top, arms, apron, and legs; upholstered in the original needlepoint upholstery on the back, sides, the f...
Category
18th Century French Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 35 in W 33 in D 33 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Framed Pair French Bergères / Armchairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of our exquisite mid 19th-century French Louis XV parcel gilt walnut patinated framed bergères armchairs. This decorative pair showcases unparalleled...
Category
1950s French Louis XV Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Regency Mahogany Bergere Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sherborne, GB
English mahogany bergere arm chair Regency period circa 1815 attributed to Gillows. Frame caned throughout with arched top rail and down swept arms ending with ball ebonised terminal...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Used Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
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Used Bergere Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of used bergere chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, all used bergere chairs available were constructed with great care. Used bergere chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used bergere chairs bearing Louis XVI or Louis XV hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used bergere chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Maison Jansen and Kaare Klint produced popular used bergere chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Used Bergere Chairs?
Prices for used bergere chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used bergere chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,202.
Finding the Right Bergere Chairs for You
Vintage, new and antique bergère chairs add a touch of history to any leisure space. This beautifully upholstered seating furniture spans centuries of style, design and fashion.
A bergère armchair exudes comfort. The best-known versions have cushioned armrests and an upholstered back (or, at the very least, a cushion for the backrest). The seat is usually home to a sumptuous loose cushion, and the exposed wooden frame, molded or decoratively carved, is quite wide and sits low to the ground. In your living room, alongside your mahogany side tables and plush sofa, this chair will embody class, exceptional design and precise craftsmanship.
Bergère armchairs are among the chairs you should know. They 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.
Louis XV bergère chairs were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period, while versions that were made during the Louis XVI period — which is characterized by furniture designed in reaction to the florid stylings of the previous era — see the particular style of chair developed further, with the area between the elbow rests and the seat being upholstered with fabric. Over time, the bergère chair took on dramatically different forms, while maintaining the same basic features. Mid-century modern bergère chairs have a sleeker design with simple yet elegant features. Whatever your overall chosen furniture style, a bergère chair introduces a comfortable yet commanding presence to any space.
Explore the extensive collection of antique, new and vintage bergère chairs on 1stDibs.
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- What is a Bergere chair?1 Answer
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The white Eames lounge chair is the currently featured chair of the hosts (sharks) on the television show Shark Tank. This iconic chair was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company and was released in 1956. Created for a high-end market, these chairs have been a part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art and are acclaimed worldwide. Find a collection of expertly vetted Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can I use Eiffel chairs outside?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy used Herman Miller chairs from many sources. One option is to purchase from a local seller or from a vintage shop or auction house. Many online platforms, including 1stDibs, offer gently-used Herman Miller chairs, as well. Buying from a reputable store or platform can help to ensure that you receive an authentic chair. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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