Vintage Bergere Suite
20th Century British Vintage Bergere Suite
Fabric
20th Century English Gothic Revival Vintage Bergere Suite
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Suite
Chrome
1980s Art Deco Vintage Bergere Suite
Paper
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Suite
Metal, Chrome
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Bergere Suite
Paper
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bergere Suite
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Bergere Suite
Ormolu
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Suite
Steel
Early 20th Century American Colonial Vintage Bergere Suite
Wool
1920s British Vintage Bergere Suite
Linen, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Suite
Leather
1970s Italian Vintage Bergere Suite
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Suite
Chrome
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Bergere Suite
Paper
1960s Japanese Edo Vintage Bergere Suite
Wood
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Suite
Chrome
1930s French Vintage Bergere Suite
Paper
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Bergere Suite
Fruitwood, Cane
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Bergere Suite
Fabric, Wood
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20th Century French Vintage Bergere Suite
Wood, Fabric
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bergere Suite
Velvet, Walnut
1980s Art Deco Vintage Bergere Suite
Color
Late 20th Century Cubist Vintage Bergere Suite
Lithograph
20th Century Swedish Edwardian Vintage Bergere Suite
Walnut
20th Century European Louis XVI Vintage Bergere Suite
Fabric, Beech, Giltwood
20th Century English Campaign Vintage Bergere Suite
Rattan, Beech
1950s French Vintage Bergere Suite
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century French Vintage Bergere Suite
Linen, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bergere Suite
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Gibraltarian Art Deco Vintage Bergere Suite
Late 20th Century French Vintage Bergere Suite
1940s French Vintage Bergere Suite
1930s French Vintage Bergere Suite
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Suite
1930s French Vintage Bergere Suite
1980s Art Deco Vintage Bergere Suite
Paper
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Bergere Suite
Mohair
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Bergere Suite
Upholstery, Rattan, Walnut
1970s Art Deco Vintage Bergere Suite
Lithograph
Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Bergere Suite
Lithograph, Screen
Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Bergere Suite
Lithograph, Screen
1990s French Modern Vintage Bergere Suite
Bronze
1930s French Vintage Bergere Suite
Wood, Muslin, Upholstery
1930s French Vintage Bergere Suite
Wood, Upholstery
1930s French Vintage Bergere Suite
Upholstery
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20th Century Vintage Bergere Suite
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Bergere Suite
Cane, Mahogany
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Bergere Suite
Cane, Walnut
20th Century Vintage Bergere Suite
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1930s French Vintage Bergere Suite
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bergere Suite
Upholstery
1930s French Vintage Bergere Suite
1930s American Vintage Bergere Suite
Marble
Late 20th Century American Vintage Bergere Suite
1930s French Vintage Bergere Suite
1970s Vintage Bergere Suite
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.
- What is a Bergere suite?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Bergère suite is a matching set of bergère armchairs. These chairs exude comfort. Bergère armchairs 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. Find a variety of antique and vintage bergère chairs on 1stDibs.
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