Antique Bergère Caned Victorian French Armchair
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an Antique Bergère Doouble Caned Victorian French armchair French double
Bronze
Rare Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An elegant and rare, Early Victorian antique Bergere library, office, desk, swivel armchair with
Wrought Iron
$3,809
H 41.93 in W 27.76 in D 25.6 in
VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE LION'S HAIRY PAW BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
seat pad armchair Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only
Leather, Hardwood
$1,662
H 33.47 in W 59.85 in D 18.9 in
VICTORIAN FABRIC BERGERE SUITE SOFA AND TWO ARMCHAiRS UPHOLSTERY PROJECT J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Fabric Set Of Sofa And Armchairs. The Victorian
Fabric
English Victorian Green Bergere Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French LXV style Bergere (20th Century) armchair with green upholstery and seat cushion
$5,422
H 32.09 in W 31.11 in D 29.93 in
English Victorian period green velvet swivel armchair, Malacrida collection
Located in Milano, IT
This refined Victorian English armchair exemplifies the understated elegance and functional
Velvet, Wood
$8,021 / set
H 34.65 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
Classic Pair of Victorian Shagreen Upholstered Mahogany Framed Open Armchairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Pair of Victorian Shagreen Upholstered Framed Spoon Back Open Armchairs. Beautiful warm
Mahogany
$14,400
H 44 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
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...
Leather, Mahogany
$1,994Sale Price|55% Off
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 26.38 in
Victorian Walnut Open Armchair With Serpentine Seat On Scroll Supports & Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Fine Example Of A Victorian 19th Century Walnut Open Armchair With Serpentine Seat On Scroll
Brass
$1,445
H 28.35 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Small Armchair In Mahogany And Leather From England - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little 19th century mahogany and cognac leather armchair or bergère charming little armchair
Leather
English Victorian Lacquered Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
"English Victorian Papier mache pearl inlaid black lacquered bergere arm chair with slip seat and
Lacquer
English Victorian Papier Mache Pearl Bergére Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Papier mache pearl inlaid and decorated small bergere arm chair with tapestry
Fabric
$6,164 / set
H 33.08 in W 27.17 in D 21.86 in
PAIR OF ANTiQUE RESTORED CHESTERFIELD LEATHER FRENCH CIR 1880 BERGERE ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Antique circa 1880-1900 French Louis XVIII style Fauteuils Bergère armchairs with hand dyed cigar brown
Leather
$1,350
H 45 in W 27 in D 27 in
Antique French Louis XVI Victorian Gold Gilt Wood Wing Back Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Victorian Gold Gilt Wood Wing Back Bergere Arm Chair. Item featured
Fabric, Wood
Original Victorian Style Bergère Armchair, Fully Restored
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Victorian style bergère armchair, fully restored.
Leather, Beech
$2,077
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Bentwood
$20,779 / set
H 30.52 in W 21.66 in D 27.17 in
Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko
By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Model 5501 swivel bergère chairs made for ZPM Radomsko circa 1900 These are as mentioned as rare as
Bentwood
$900
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 36.62 in
Vintage Thonet Ebonized Black Rattan Bergere Rocking Chair Lovely Small Armchair
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small vintage Thonet Rocking armchair with ebonised
Rattan
$1,385
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 21.07 in
Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bentwood bergere rattan armchair This sale is for the single chair pictured, I have another suite of four
Beech
$3,400
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 24 in
American Victorian Tufted Upholstered Red and Beige Checkered Mahogany Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Eastlake style armchair with burgundy and beige checkered upholstery with a
Wood
Unavailable
H 44.1 in W 33.08 in D 32.29 in
Victorian Armchair in Cream Beige Fabric with Ivory Finishing by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Marvelous beige cream satin armchair with capitone buttons and brush cushion. This seating features
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 44.89 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
19th Century French Bergère Armchair with Original Fabric and Wooden Structure
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French bergère armchair with original fabric and wooden structure.
Brocade, Wood
19th Century Mahogany Bergère Armchair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century mahogany bergère armchair with curved back, above bergere back and seat with removable
Pair of painted cane work bergere armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of painted cane work bergere armchairs circa 1990. Good quality pair of bergere armchairs
Cane, Mahogany, Paint
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Bergere Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch bergere armchairs. They were recently imported from
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 36 in W 29.5 in D 33 in
Antique Victorian French Carved Mahogany Upholstered Bergère Lounge Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian French carved mahogany upholstered bergère lounge armchair. Item features solid
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Antique Swedish Oak Bergère Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Very impressive pair of antique Swedish bergère armchairs with superbly carved oak frames, cane
Oak
A fine pair of 19th century English bergere armchairs
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine pair of 19th century English bergere armchairs, the generous sweeped backs with scrolled
Sold
H 38 in W 24.81 in D 25.01 in
Four Fully Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
No.41 bentwood bergere rattan armchairs This sale is for the four chairs pictured, I have another
Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 23 in
Antique French Louis XV Victorian Distressed Green Gold Gilt Cane Bergere Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Victorian style distressed green gold gilt cane bergere chair. Item
Cane, Wood
Very good Pair Bergere Tub Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A super pair of beech framed tub chairs with original bergere backs, pale green upholstery, in
Beech
Early Victorian Rosewood Bergere or Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With tapered bobbin turned back and U-shaped crest rail, loose cushion seat raised on lotus carved tapered legs ending on casters.
Sold
H 35.04 in W 23.04 in D 23.63 in
Antique Windsor Chair, English, Beech, Armchair, Bergere, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Windsor chair. An English, beech, Bergère armchair dating to the Victorian
Cane, Beech
Sold
H 44.5 in W 24 in D 36 in
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Walnut Velvet Rocking Bergere Parlor Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement rocking armchair. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Ebonized Louis Napoleon Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of chic late 19th century Victorian ebonized armchairs or bergeres. Now in needlework and
Hardwood
19th Century American White-Painted Wicker Bergere Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian painted wicker Bergere armchair with scroll and woven back.
Wicker
Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany and Velvet Bergère Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Victorian or Louis XVI style Bergère chairs feature carved mahogany frames and raspberry
Velvet, Mahogany
Victorian Bergere Armchair
By Bergere
Located in Tarleton, GB
Victorian Armchair History A bergère is an enclosed upholstered French armchair with an
Beech, Oak
Elegant Green Leather Victorian Bergere Armchair c.1850
Located in London, GB
A fine Victorian mahogany library bergere armchair, circa 1850. A Well proportioned, simply
Victorian Mahogany and Cane Bergere Armchair, circa 1840
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A Classic Victorian mahogany Bergere armchair dating to circa 1840, if anything probably a little
Leather, Mahogany, Cane
English Victorian Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Victorian armchair 28”w x 27”d x 36”h
Upholstery
Howard and Sons ‘Woodstock’ Armchair Bergère 19th Century, circa 1890
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard and Sons ‘Woodstock’ armchair bergère 19th century circa 1890 Fabulous antique 19th
Mahogany
$234,960Sale 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
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
Antique Carved Teak Wood Indian Door/Gate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Individually hand crafted Teak door in early 20th century. Industrial metal details. Two salvaged doors that have been barred together to make one larger door/Gate. Does have s...
Iron
Antique Victorian Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautifully hand painted antique stained glass panel in the victorian style with a detailed floral design. At over 130 years old, this beautiful stained glass panel is in good stru...
Glass, Stained Glass
Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian Davenport in burr walnut Such a lovely look to this elegant desk, the patina to the walnut is gorgeous Drawer opens out to reveal writing slope a...
Walnut
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
A mahogany reading chair After a design by Thomas Sheraton Of most striking design, the mahogany chair with its original leather upholstery having castor-shod tapering and turned...
Leather, Mahogany
Victorian Religious Antique Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large religious antique stained glass window with its original carved sandstone window frame. Reclaimed from a church in Upton, Wirral. Though unsigned, the window has been attri...
Stained Glass
Magnificent 19th Century French Armchair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent 19th century French armchair.
Walnut
$15,515Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
A Pair of Antique William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere & Leather Library Armchairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Pair of William IV Regency Hardwood Cane Bergere & Antique Brown Leather Library Armchairs With Scrolled Arms on Brass Castors Chairs are a near pair slightly differing Bu...
Brass
$6,095
H 35.83 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in
The Oxford Library 19th Century Library Tub Chair Red Leather & Brass Studs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Red Leather Library Tub Chair With Brass Stud Detailing & Reeded Front Legs from the The Oxford Library, Oxford, England. Other dimensions Height to arms 66cm Height...
Brass
Art Deco Bergere Suite Club Chair Settee Mahogany 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good quality mahogany bergere suite. This bergere suite consists of 2 x club chairs and 1 x 3 seater settee. circa 1920 All pieces stand upon boldly carved ball and claw feet with...
Mahogany
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.
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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.
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