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Bergere Chairs For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Directoire
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 Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
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 Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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 Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A pair of painted French Directoire style bergere chairs C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of painted French Directoire style bergere chairs C 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Painted French Directoire style bergere chair C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted French Directoire style bergere chair C 1900. This chair has just been reupholstered in a burlap type fabric.
Category
Early 1900s French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Ebonized & Gilt Bergère Chairs with Carved Ram Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary pair of Hollywood Regency bergère chairs are simply stunning. These arm chairs recall classic designs of many eras, whereby animal heads are portrayed as an integral par...
Category
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Directoire Mahogany Bergère Attributed to Georges Jacob
Located in Kittery Point, ME
A Directoire Mahogany Bergère Attributed to Georges Jacob, its curved back and padded armrests with finely carved baluster-shaped supports raised on turned front legs and sabre back legs.
With a spurious Jacob stamp to back rail.
The term "Directoire" refers to a historical period following the French Revolution (1789) and preceding the First Empire when Napoleon reigned, but also to a style of furniture and decoration covering a longer period from 1789 to 1804. It is characterized by the production of furniture with simplified forms and ornaments, inspired by antique decorations.
The profound social and political upheavals that marked this period had a direct impact on the production of Directoire furniture. The stripping down of furniture pieces, which had begun in the 1780s under the influence of Greek art, was accentuated during this period. The abolition of guilds by the revolutionaries also forced manufacturers in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine to simplify shapes and materials.
Elegant and graceful, the furniture is generally small-scale. They retain the Louis XVI structure. The Directoire style adopts clean shapes, straight lines, simple curves, flat surfaces and right angles. Lines accentuate geometric shapes inspired by Antiquity. A typical trait is the pronounced rolled-over back, similar to a scroll illustrated in our bergere, evocative of the klismos chair. Only the more luxurious pieces of furniture use mahogany, an exotic and expensive wood.
Despite his humble origins, Georges Jacob rose to become one of the most renowned menuisiers of his day. Unlike many artisans who joined their fathers or brothers in the middle-class family trade of furniture making, Jacob was from a peasant family and moved to Paris at sixteen to begin his career. He apprenticed in a joinery workshop and eventually became a master in 1765. He developed a reputation for producing inventive designs for chairs, beds, and screens carved with such motifs as twisted ribbons, guilloches, beading, and fluting.
Jacob's reputation grew quickly, eventually spreading outside France; the future King George IV of England, Gustavus III of Sweden, and several German princes...
Category
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th-C. French Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs In New Floral Linen -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of early 20th century French Directoire style bergere chairs that have been newly upholstered in a neutral white, beige, gray and blue linen. The cushion is a thick do...
Category
Early 20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Faux Bois Louis XV Style Chairs In Purple - a Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning Pair of Louis XV inspired faux bois armchairs upholstered in deep purple chenille like fabric. . Hand-carved wood frames are finished in an ivory glaze. Cabriole front and b...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very desirable pair of period Lat Empire Barrel Back Bergeres that date to c. 1810-1820. The chairs have retained their original surface which we have cleaned and applied several coats of hard paste wax. The chairs are newly upholstered in a very high-end Kravet Couture velvet in the perfect shade of blue. In addition to their desirability, these barrel back chairs are very comfortable. They are the perfect addition to many settings from living room, study to bedroom.
****Please contact MJH Design...
Category
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Incredible Asymmetric Pair of Hollywood Regency Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An amazing and dramatic pair of creme paint frame armchairs with delicately carved and Intricate frames and top trim. Custom upholstered in a celadon striped silk-type fabric with ne...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
20th C. Directoire Style Painted and Floral Crewelwork Upholstered Bregere
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid 20th C. Directoire style crewelwork bergere with a cream painted wood frame decorated with bands of carved rope and draped swags. The crewelwork upholstery is accented with a com...
Category
1980s American Directoire Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
Pair of Hollywood Regency Beech Curved Back Upholstered Hallway Chairs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Pair of Hollywood Regency Beech Curved Back Hallway Chairs With Upholstered Seats & Brass Leg Cups
Very Well Executed Chairs, with beautiful wood grain.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Directoire Marquise Bergeres
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of Directoire late 18th century or early 19th century Marquis or bergere a la reine. The quality and rarity of these chairs, in addition to their beauty, speak ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Down
18th Century French Directoire Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French Directoire Bergere.
This stunning 18th century period French Directoire bergère is the perfect side chair, desk cha...
Category
18th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Lacquered Directoire Bergère
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique 18th Century French Directoire armchair bergere.
It’s made in beech wood and oak lacquered in off-white and upholstered in black ve...
Category
1790s French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
In the style of Paolo Buffa, this 1950;s butterfly wing back chair has been restored and newly upholstered in a neutral linen fabric. Beautifully carved wood swag motif accents the front of the chair leading down to gracefully outward curved tapered...
Category
1950s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
A Pair of Vintage Coastal Style Bergere Armchairs by Sherrill Furniture. C 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Coastal Style Bergere Armchairs by Sherrill Furniture. Circa 1980s
Feature a Classic Style French Bergere Chair Light Tan Carved Wood Frame, Upholstered with a Coastal St...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Swivel Lounge Chair In Custom Velvet Colors
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This armchair was born from a quest for mastery of the perfect seat. A playful design with a swivel base allowing 360 degree rotation. Add a bit more edge to your interior with this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Magnificent Pair French Louis 15th Style Carved Chairs Custom Versace Fabric
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of gilded French Louis 15th style carved chairs with custom Versace fabric. We absolutely love the gilded gold intentionally distressed fin...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hollywood Regency Ebony Boudoir, Fauteuil Chairs, New Boucle, Bronze, Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Ebony Boudoir, Fauteuil Chairs, New Boucle, Bronze, Jansen
Sweet pair of Stunning ebony, bronze decorated Fauteuils in a new wooly b...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Vivai del Sud Bergère Chair, Italian Tropicalist Style, Rattan, Silk, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vivai del Sud Bergère Chair, Italian Tropicalist Style, Rattan, Silk, 1970's
This Italian tropicalist style piece by Vivai del Sud is handmade in Italy. This lounge chair still ha...
Category
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Rattan
French Directoire Carved Mahogany Bergere, 18th/19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a high barrel back with padded arms raised on baluster pillar supports, raised on round tapering legs, upholstered in black leatherette and trimmed in brass nailheads.
Category
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Cherrywood Directoire Style Armchair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A 19th century French cherrywood Directoire style armchair or Fauteuil, having simple geometric lines and recently upholstered in black horsehair fabric with a woven neoclassical mot...
Category
Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Custom Lacquered and Gilt Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of Stylish fauteuils in a custom finish in black lacquer with gilt feather pattern gilt bands on the frames. The crest rails and side supports with leafy details, the cabriole...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Carlyle Hotel Bergère Pair of Once Used by JFK
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made pair of French bergères from New York's Carlyle Hotel, circa 1950s. This pair was once used by John F. Kennedy during meetings at the Carlyle with disarmament adviso...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Ebonized Open Armchairs French Directoire in the Manner of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of ebonized open armchairs French Directoire style in the manner of Andre Arbus. Upholstered back and seat cushion. Measure: Seat height 17.5".
Category
1940s French Directoire Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Lounge Chairs by Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Louis XV style lounge chairs by Maison Jansen in their original fabric. A finely carved pair of chairs having a distressed finis...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Bergère or Lounge Chairs, Scalamandre Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI painted bergère or lounge chairs. Scalamandre upholstery sits on this wonderfully decorative pair of custom arm or lounge chairs. The white painted distressed frame...
Category
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Italian Carved Faux Bois Cerused Bergère Chairs In Zebra Fabric - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian bergère chairs. The faux bois frames are carved pine, and the upholstery, although not new, is in very good condition. They are unmarked. Measures: Arm 23.2...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Early 20th C Carved and Painted French Directoire Style Chairs in Linen, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of early 20th century carved French bergère chairs. The frames are sage green paint with almost deep russet painted details. The floral linen upholstery is recently do...
Category
Early 20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of Hollywood Regency Fireside Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of mirror image asymmetrical Art Deco shell back parlor chairs in a wine colored upholstery. The pair features solid wood frames with gold leaf finish, curved backs, tap...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Bridge Rattan Wicker Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Sculptural bridge armchair rattan with a structure in solid wood covered with a braiding of natural rattan blade.
Category
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Louis XV Armchair in Black Lacquer and Embossed Silvered Velvet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1920s Louis XV style bergere chair with a high-gloss black lacquer finish. Upholstered in a vintage damask velvet by Andrew Martin, featuring metallic silver foil embossed with black...
Category
1920s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of French Louis XV Style Parcel-Gilt and Paint Decorated Bergere Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French Louis XV style parcel-gilt and paint decorated bergere chairs Jansen inspired. These lovely and elegant armchairs would look spectacular in any living room or office s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Paint
Pair of Grosfeld House Swag and Drape Bergère Chairs, Hollywood Regency
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of glamorous Grosfeld House swag and drape motif club chairs, circa 1940s. Shown in original condition, with older re-upholstery with brass tacks. Mahogany frame in nice conditi...
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Faux Suede Directoire Style Bergere
Located in New York, NY
Elegant faux suede Directoire style bergere with fluted and tapered legs and curved columnar arm details. Natural colored wood showing great a...
Category
1950s French Directoire Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Suede
Pair of Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency Bergeres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of armchairs, having a black lacquered frame, each with a fielded bowed crestrail, centered by silver-gilt decoration of laureling, over shaped tufted backrest, out-scrolled uph...
Category
1940s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Decorative Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish occasional chairs, carved wood frames, with upholstered seat, arms and back Will need to be reupholstered.
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
18th Century Directoire Painted Ladies' Chair
Located in Carmel, CA
Directoire upholstered ladies' bergère with down cushion and sold scroll back. The chair has upholstered arms resting on balustrade columns and scabbard legs with block with rosette detail. The two tone paint is original. The Lee Jofa fabric is a tea stained hand printed fabric...
Category
1790s French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Paint
Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Bergère Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
A Louis XVI style paint decorated armchair. This finely carved armchair is fashioned in the Louis XV style and is finely paint decorated. This chair comes with a matching footstool t...
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1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Hollywood Regency style lounge chairs. Very glam! Very 1940s!
Category
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Regency Inspired Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
These Italian moderne burgers inspired by the Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency style are upholstered in beige linen and have hand-carved frames painted gray and are embellished with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of French Armchairs
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Pair of French 1960s armchairs with black lacquered finish in the style Rene Prou
Category
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
French Directoire Period Bergere
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Directoire period blue-gray painted bergere, newly-upholstered in lovely blue and gold toile fabric based on a museum-archived pattern....
Category
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
"Pair" of Painted Bergère
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted with gilt accents. Splendid as a pair, note that the carvings do not match. Sizes are nearly identical, varying less than an inch in H, W, and D.
Category
19th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Early 20th Century Painted Directoire Style Bergère
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous early 20th century bergère, with taupe painted frame, made in the Directoire style in France, circa 1900. This beautiful, large chair has a linear back that is juxtaposed ...
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20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair painted Fauteuil Chairs collection NY Times writer
Located in Westport, CT
Pair circa 1940's original white painted tiger skin fabric Fauteuil chairs
Category
1940s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage, New and Antique Bergère Chairs
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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