While many great American furniture brands have come and gone, Bernhardt continues to thrive in its space. Spanning more than 130 years and four generations of family leadership, the company maintains an enduring presence in the modern era. Along with Bernhardt Textiles, a workplace-focused division of the company called Bernhardt Design opened in 1981.
Bernhardt Furniture is a global manufacturer of furniture and home accessories and has garnered widespread acclaim for its signature high-quality craftsmanship. Today Bernhardt lounge chairs, coffee tables and dressers are reliable mainstays in living rooms, bedrooms, offices, school campuses and hospitality properties all over the world.
The company was founded in 1889 by John Bernhardt, a veteran of the sawmill trade who intended to produce durable furniture made of wood from the white oak trees that grew in his native North Carolina.
Bernhardt quickly earned a reputation for his exceptionally strong, sturdy, striking pieces and eventually gained competitors in the likes of Broyhill and Kent-Coffey, two Lenoir companies that were established in the early 1900s. Bernhardt created fruitful relationships for distributing his furniture all over the country, and as the business gained steam, the company was able to survive the trials and tribulations of World War I and the Great Depression.
While World War II yielded labor and material shortages, demand for furniture took shape in the postwar years as new homeowners looked to furnish their spaces. Expansion followed for Bernhardt, and in 1958, the company added upholstered furniture to its growing catalog. As often as you can find boxy club chairs in Bernhardt’s inventory that are inspired by iconic designs by Le Corbusier or Milo Baughman, the brand has introduced reproductions of furnishings in period styles such as Chippendale, Hollywood Regency and chinoiserie.
Bernhardt continued to expand over time and, in 1981, added the Bernhardt Design division, which focuses on furnishing offices and public spaces. Bernhardt Design sponsors a course at the ArtCenter College of Design for budding designers and has partnered with the likes of Brad Ascalon, Mark Goetz and others.
Bernhardt Furniture entered the new millennium by announcing a licensed furniture partnership with Martha Stewart in 2001. Bernhardt and Stewart have since collaborated on several additional collections. In 2008 and 2009, the company launched two more divisions: Bernhardt Interiors for customizable and high-design furniture and Bernhardt Hospitality to cater to the needs of the hospitality market.
Bernhardt has garnered many prestigious awards over its long history, including multiple Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards from the American Society of Furniture Designers. The company is also a leader in sustainable manufacturing and works with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Forest Stewardship Council.
In 2019, Bernhardt introduced the Bernhardt Exteriors division for high-quality and innovative outdoor furniture. Today, the company operates eight manufacturing facilities and continues to be a leader and trendsetter in the growing worldwide oak furniture market.
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Bernhardt Design Four Sleek Mid Century Lounge Chairs Stainless Steel Leather
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Four (4) low slung, wide, angular-framed and trim leather-upholstered, super comfy lounge chairs attributed to the world famous Multi-Discipline Designer, Fabien Baron. And manufactu...
Stainless Steel
Matching Pair 1970s Emerald Green Mohair Hex Lounge Chairs "Flair" Bernhardt
By Bernhardt Design, Flair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of stylish 1970s hexagonal lounge chairs "FLAIR" by Bernhardt ind, retains they're original lavish emerarld green mohair fabric upholste...
Mohair, Wood
$3,600 / set
Pair of "Mitt" Lounge Chair by Bernhardt Design
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of "Mitt" Lounge Chairs designed by Harry and Claudia Washington and manufactured by Bernhardt Design (a third one is also available). The organic minimalistic profile of the ...
Fabric, Foam
PAIR of Tan Leather & Brushed Nickel Lounge Chairs by Fabien Baron 4 Avail
By Bernhardt, Bernhardt Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Simply stunning 'B3' Lounge Chair designed by Fabien Baron for Bernhardt. Bernhardt has upped it game with this stunning design. These chairs were custom made with a butter soft tann...
Nickel
Beautiful Saddle Brown Leather Lounge Chairs for Bernhardt, "Pair"
By Florence Knoll, Jeffrey Bernett, Bernhardt Design
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Jeffrey Bernett designed remy swivel lounge chairs with saddle brown leather on a self returning chrome bases. Heavy, solid, and well made chairs showing little use. Manufact...
Chrome
$3,000 / set
Bernhardt Design "Mitt Chairs"
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uniquely designed lounge chairs by Bernhardt Design. Called the Mitt chair, and made in the form of a mitten. Simple and modern design for your home. Please...
Fabric
2010s Bernhardt Design B.2 Lounge Chairs by Fabien Baron in Red Aniline Leather
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are B.2 Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Fabien Baron for Bernhardt Design in 2013. These particular examples date to the 2010s and were produced in the USA. The listed pri...
Steel, Nickel
2015 Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design Chiara Swivel Lounge Chair
By Bernhardt Design, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Chiara Swivel Lounge Chair, originally designed by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance in 2013. This particular example was produced by Bernhardt Design and dates to the year 2015. The...
Aluminum
2018 Bernhardt Design Chiara Swivel Chairs in Blue Leather 1x Avail
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Chiara swivel lounge chair from Bernhardt Design, upholstered in blue leather. The price listed is for each chair. Two chairs are available. They ...
Aluminum
2006 B.2 Armless Lounge Chairs by Fabien Baron for Bernhardt Design in Leather
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a B.2 Lounge Chair, designed by Fabien Baron for Bernhardt design in 2000. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. Their design o...
Steel, Nickel
2010s Pair of Bernhardt Design Brellin Lounge Chairs in Leather w/ Chrome Frames
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of Bernhardt Design club chairs in black leather with chromed tubular frames. This design is clearly reminiscent of early bauhaus designs such as Le Corbusi...
Chrome
"Mitt" Lounge Chair by Bernhardt Design
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A "Mitt" Lounge Chair Designed by El Salvadoran Designers Harry and Claudia Washington and manufactured by Bernhardt Design. The organic minimalistic profile of the chair reminds one...
Fabric, Foam
Beautiful Light Brown Remy Lounge Chair for Bernhardt
By Florence Knoll, Bernhardt Design, Jeffrey Bernett
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Jeffrey Bernett designed Remy swivel lounge chair with light brown soft silky upholstery on a self returning chrome bases. Heavy, solid, and well made chairs showing little use. Manu...
Chrome
Tan Leather & Brushed Nickel Lounge Chairs by Fabien Baron -Bernhardt 4 Avail
By Bernhardt Design, Bernhardt
Located in Hudson, NY
Simply stunning 'B3' Lounge Chair designed by Fabien Baron for Bernhardt. Bernhardt has upped it game with this stunning design. These chairs were custom made with a butter soft tann...
Nickel
Modern Brad Ascalon for Bernhardt Design Navy Blue Pillar Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Brad Ascalon, Bernhardt Design
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The modern geometric form defines the pillar lounge chair that is soft yet monolithic, merging both Modernism and comfort together, The seat, side and back are shaped to form an inte...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
2017 Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design Chiara Lounge Chairs Grey
By Bernhardt Design, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Chiara Lounge Chair, originally designed by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance in 2013. These particular examples were produced by Bernhardt Design in 2017. The chairs are comprised o...
Aluminum
2010s Monica Forster for Bernhardt Design Vika Swivel Lounge Chair in Leather
By Bernhardt Design, Monica Förster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Vika Swivel Lounge Chair, originally designed by Monica Forster for Bernhardt Design in 2010. These examples were produced in the 2010s. Their design includes a fiberglass ...
Steel
$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26.75 in W 26 in D 31 in
Pair of Modern Brass Leather Lounge Chair Saddle by McGuire Haybine
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern brass leather lounge chair saddle by McGuire Haybine. Sharply designed brass geometric shape with a beautifully sculpted distressed leather and attached pillow all del...
Metal, Brass
$2,689 / set
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 41.34 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs Pulkka, Ilmari Lappalainen for ASKO, Finland, 1970s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very confortable - Two chairs and one footstool - Marked by label - Rare in set.
Fabric, Wood
$4,270 / set
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Pair Spanish Mid-Century Sling Lounge Chairs, Saddle Leather & Wood, 1960s
Located in Rødding, DK
A rare and exceptionally characterful pair of Spanish mid-century lounge chairs in original saddle leather and solid wood — stamped "Made in Spain" beneath the frame — representing o...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Minimalist Pine Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Pine, Italian, design, rustic, minimalist, wabi-sabi, 1970s, mid-century modern A pair of minimalist lounge chairs made out of solid pine wood in Italy during the 1970s. These armchairs have chunky arms and a solid wooden frame made out of large slabs of wood. The wood has a beautiful golden shade that adds warmth to any room. The taupe-grey soft matte velvet cushions complement the armchairs perfectly. They are a standout piece that can also blend in with any interior. The armchairs are both functional and beautiful in their simplicity. They are rather small in size, making them perfect for any kind of smaller interior project. The cushions have been reupholstered by a skilled craftsman in a high-quality Belgian fabric...
Wood, Pine, Fabric, Cotton
$6,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 28 in D 27.5 in
Hermes Inspired Saddle Stitched Brown Green Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980s, France
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
Roche Bobois vintage brown green leather lounge chairs, 1980s, France Beautiful and heavy 1980s lounge chairs. The green leather is in very good ...
Leather, Ultrasuede
Pair Vintage 1970s Flexsteel Green Lounge Chairs
By Flexsteel
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Flexsteel lounge chairs in original light green woven upholstery with five button backs, loose seat cushions and skirted base. This model has...
Steel
$476Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 31.5 in D 27 in
Post Modern Memphis Style Club Lounge Chair by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in New York, NY
Pure 1980's Postmodern, memphis influence lounge, arm chair. Gutsy tapered legs support the dramatic upholstered seat. Structurally sound and sturdy, unfortunately, the fabric shows ...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs in Lime Green, C. 1970
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Pair of Cy Mann Chrome and Bright Green Lounge Chairs, C. 1970. Featuring flat bar Chrome construction, ergonomic slant back design, attached original upholstered tufted Sprin...
Chrome
$4,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.17 in W 26.78 in D 34.65 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Brushed Aluminium by DUX, Sweden
By Eric Sigfrid Persson, Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Karis, Nyland
A pair of Swedish lounge chairs in black leather and brushed aluminium, produced by DUX in the 1970s. The design features a flat-bar aluminium frame with gently curved armrests, pair...
Aluminum
Pair of Fabien Baron for Berhardt Design B.3 Lounge Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paris born Fabien Baron designed b.3 lounge chairs for Bernhardt Design. Brushed nickel frames, with blended fiber wool like upholstery. Gently used, 2015...
Nickel
$6,000 / set
H 28 in W 28 in D 28 in
Pair of Beautiful mid century tan Cognac leather safari sling lounge chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Beautiful mid century modern safari lounge chairs in the style of Arne Norell. Lovely Cognac tan leather sling seat. Has sturdy round hardwood frame with thick leather stitch...
Brass
$925Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Armchairs Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable - Marked by label - Rare type.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
Bernhardt Flair Division Butterscotch Leather and Chrome Barcelona Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Flair, Bernhardt Design, Marcel Breuer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Elegant in form and formidable in presence, this pair of Barcelona reproduction chairs by Bernhardt’s Flair Division captures the spirit of modernist royalty while delivering an unex...
Chrome
Beautiful Brown Remy Lounge Chairs for Bernhardt, "Pair"
By Jeffrey Bernett, Bernhardt Design, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Jeffrey Bernett designed remy swivel lounge chairs with saddle brown upholstery on a self returning chrome bases. Heavy, solid, and well made chairs showing little use. Manuf...
Chrome
2018 Chiara Chairs by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Chiara swivel lounge chairs, designed by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design, upholstered in a blue fabric. They are both in excellent condition with some ...
Aluminum
Modern Bernhardt Design Mitt Lounge Chair in Green
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Bernhardt Design Mitt Lounge Chair in Aloe Green with White Master Stitching with Matching Handle The Mitt Lounge designed by El Salvadoran ...
Fabric
Sold
H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 30.5 in
Contemporary Modern Brian COX for Bernhardt Design Entrada Lounge Chair, New
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous contemporary modern brand-new Entrada lounge chair / club chair. Beautifully designed by Brian Cox for Bernhardt design, the chair delivers relaxed comfort and exceptional s...
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Maple
Sold
H 28 in W 38.5 in D 34.5 in
Modern Brad Ascalon for Bernhardt Design Pillar Green Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Bernhardt Design, Brad Ascalon
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The modern geometric form defines the pillar lounge chair that is soft yet monolithic, merging both Modernism and comfort together. The seat, side and back are shaped to form an int...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 32 in D 35 in
Modern Jaime Hayon for Bernhardt Design Bardot Gray Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Bernhardt Design, Jaime Hayon
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous pair of Bardot lounge chairs features a classic shape with clean modern detailing. The seat, side and back are beautifully shaped and des...
Wool
Sold
H 32 in W 33.5 in D 33 in
Claudia + Harry Washington Mitt Lounge Chairs for Bernhardt, circa 2015
By Bernhardt Design, Claudia & Harry Washington
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Claudia + Harry Washington mitt lounge chairs for Bernhardt, circa 2015. Made in the U.S.A.
Fabric
"Catherine" Lounge Chair by Bernhardt Design, 1970
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair "Catherine" lounge chair by Bernhardt Design, 1970. Chairs were designed by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance. Chairs are all original. Price is for a pair. We also have 2 more available.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Moleskin Lounge Chairs by Bernhardt Furniture
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Moleskin lounge chairs by Bernhardt Furniture Warm grey with gently sloping arms. Measures: 31.25" width x 28" depth x 33.5" height Seat height 18" Arm height 26.5".
Fabric
Pair of Jephson Robb for Bernhardt Mills Lounge Chairs
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Mills by Bernhardt lounge chairs Jephson Robb 2013 Lightly used floor models. Fully upholstered and features a solid walnut base with a bro...
Walnut
Charles Pollock Pair of cp1 Lounge Chairs by Bernhardt
By Charles Pollock, Bernhardt Design
Located in Highland, IN
The last design created by the late Charles Pollock was the cp1 lounge chair manufactured by Bernhardt. The seat, upholstered in leather, is supported by a stainless steel base. The ...
Stainless Steel