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Bergere Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Directoire
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...
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1980s American Directoire Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Silk, Wood

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...
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1980s European Directoire Vintage Bergere Chairs

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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...
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Poltrona Bergère Anni 50-60
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona con imbottitura a molle, rivestimento in tessuto e particolari gambe in legno. Buone condizioni. ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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.
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Early 1900s French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs

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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.
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Early 1900s French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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...
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery

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...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs

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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...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs

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Linen, Walnut

Pair of French Mid-Centruy Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Armchairs Grey Velvet 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Light-footed and stylish armchair in bamboo design. The eccentric design of the rear foot, almost like a loop, which then merges seamlessly into the armrest and flows out towards the...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Iron

Four Vintage 1970 Made in Italy Stamped Marcel Breuer Cesca Knoll Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of four, Mid Century Modern circa 1970's, made in Italy stamped, Marcel Breuer, Cesca armchairs with ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Chrome

Pair French Mid 20th Century Light Walnut and Kilim Upholstered Bergeres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Highly stylized pair of large and comfortable bergeres covered in woven kilim fabric, the chairs raised on splayed round tapering legs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

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...
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Hibriten French Bergere Walnut Cane Upholstered Chairs, circa 1960, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Hibriten French Bergere walnut cane upholstered chairs. Good vintage condition. Enjoy the comfort of classic French Bergere seating by Hibriten. Very comfortable seating with a mixtu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Pair of French Mid-Centruy Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Armchairs Offwhite Linen, 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Light-footed and stylish armchairs in bamboo design. The sides and the back are decorated with a large weave, the frame parts have a bamboo structure, the frame has a ribbed profile...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Iron

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 ...
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood, Down

Pair of Blu Velvet Gio Ponti Bergere Wingback Armchairs by ISA, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of blu velvet GIO PONTI bergere armchair, manufactured by ISA Arredamenti Bergamo, circa 1950. This model designed by Gio Ponti in the late 40s was manufactured by Cassina with...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Brass

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...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs

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Wood

French Bergere Walnut Caned and Upholstered Chair in Mustard Velvet
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage French caned Bergere armchair with carved crest rail and dainty cabriolet legs. Yellow Mustard velvet upholstery in very good condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Walnut

Pair Italian Poltrona Frau Velvet Upholstered Club Chairs, 2ndq 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Formerly upholstered in leather these chairs now in velvet and retaining the original upholstery pattern, raised on square tapering legs.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Velvet

New Pair of Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs in Designer Celadon Zebra Fabric
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of new Milo Baughman style parsons chairs upholstered in high-end designer zebra fabric. Our chairs are handcrafted and upholstered from new materials and new fabric by the bes...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Poplar

French Leather Upholstered with Fringe Club Chair, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an arched backrest and closed sides with a loose down filled cushion the chair is decorated with a double row of patinated nailheads, the bottom with original fringe which rea...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Leather

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...
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1790s French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Wood, Beech

Pr. of Lounge Chairs Att. to Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of low lounge chairs with curvaceous arms and chunky block form front legs. These chic chairs are extremely well crafted, having solid wood fra...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel-Form Bergeres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-century barrel style bergère armchairs upholstered in blue/gray linen. Each tub-form chair having a bowed crestrail of walnut surmounting its padded and tufted backrest. ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Linear Shaped Armchair Off-White Bouclé Fabric, 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Straightforward design armchair from the 1950-ies Italy. The lines are striking, the object tapers down the sides, the armrests also taper, the backrest tilts back for seating comfor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lovely Shaped Dutch Retro 1950's Swan Arm Chair Unusual Shape Newly Upholstered
Located in Markington, GB
Lovely shaped retro 1950's vintage 'Swan' arm chair very unusual shape. Newly upholstered in a light blue and gold coloured fabric, this chair will lighten up any room. Measurements...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Metal

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.
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs

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Mahogany

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern Bergere Armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA Editions, Bergamo. The armchairs have a new light ivory velvet upholstery.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

20th Century Pair of French Reupholstered Black lacquered Lounge Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A pair of mid 20th century French black lacquered ebonised lounge armchairs. Newly reupholstered in quality petrol blue cotton corduroy fabric. Very comfortable. France 1950s. Very c...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint

Surreal Pair of Italian 1950s Armchairs in Dark Blue Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
Surreal Pair of Italian 1950s Armchairs Bergeres in their original Dark Blue Velvet upholstery. Cone wooden legs
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Attributed of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare pair of wingback armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa and produced in the 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and upholstered with ivory velvet. Paolo Buffa was an Italia...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Blue Cotton Wood Feet Armchairs
Located in IT
Italian mid-century blue cotton fabric wood feet armchairs. Italian pair of armchairs reupholstered with finely blu cotton fabric and buttons all around t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Cotton, Wood

Pair of Armchairs, Melchiorre Bega Style, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of armchairs, Melchiorre Bega (in the style of), Italian production from the 1950s. Wood and fabric. Excellent condition, no defects (see photos). Dimensions: H: 95cm; D:...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery

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...
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Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs

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Cherry

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet "Alata" Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of bergère armchairs, Alata Mod. 820 armchairs, designed by Gio Ponti for the Royal Hotel in Naples and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950. Completely restored and recently uphols...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Original Light Purple Velvet Italian Midcentury Armchairs Marco Zanuso St ETRA
Located in Miami, FL
Italian midcentury pair of Armchairs in the Marco Zanuso style ETRA maker Elegant design petal flower shaped , the upholstery work is a sophisticated creation, The condition ‘’As is...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Brass

Pair of circa 1940s Bergere & Flamed Hardwood Claw & Ball Feet Occasional Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1940s Claw & Ball feet mahogany and bergere occasional chairs A very good looking, well made and decorative pair of occa...
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1940s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Hardwood

Bergère Armchairs Foam Springs Wood Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs; foam and springs padding, velvet covering, wood legs.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Foam, Wood

Pair of Ebonized Open Armchairs French Directoire in the Manner of Andre 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".
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Midcentury Lounge Chairs-Chrome Base-Newly Upholstered in Italian Leather, Pair
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs (Bergeres), on chrome bases, circa 1970, newly upholstered in the absolute finest Italian leather, eight-way hand-tied button-tufted upholstery.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Chrome

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...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs

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Linen, Wood

Italy 1960 Carlo Scarpa Design Set 6 Red Velvet Armachairs for Auditorium
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a set of Carlo Scarpa armchairs designed and realized for the Auditorium in Rome, project by the Italian architect Marcello Piacentini, bui...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Iron

Pair of Velvet Bergère Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of imposing ocher velvet bergère chairs manufactured in the 1950s, with gilt metal arched legs. The shepherdess is a large, comfortable armchair whose solid sides go up to the b...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury Resin and Green Velvet Armchairs, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Futuristic "Tulip" design for an out of the ordinary armchair. She dressed in bright green velvet with geometric designs. Aesthetically it presents an elegance and a design that is o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Resin, Plastic

20th Century French Pair of Gold Brass and Bronze Armchairs with Red Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
French pair of midcentury gold brass and bronze chairs with red upholstery Very comfortable chairs with seat and back reupholstered.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Brass, Bronze

Bergère Chair with Black Lacquered Wood, Red/White & Black Printed Fabrics
Located in New York, NY
Decorative vintage Bergère chair designed in 100% cotton printed fabrics. Wood is black lacquer. Seat height is 18 inches. Seat cushion is filled...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Lacquer

Pair of Bamboo Legged Cherry Red Velour 19th-20th Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of bamboo legged cherry red velour 19th-20th century barrel back chairs. Sleek and stylish are this Fine pair of custom quality designer armchairs in a walnut wood frame. Strong...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Armchairs in Gio Ponti Style
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
These handsome upholstered vintage Italian chairs have tight backs and loose seat cushions and are newly re-covered in a textured grey linen fabric. The splayed arm details, notched...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Linen, Walnut

Mogens Lassen Style High-Backed Lounge Chair, Armchair, 1940, Danish Furniture
Located in Hamburg, HH
Mogens Lasse style - High-Backed lounge chair The high-backed wing chair, manufactured by Danish Furniture Producer has minimalistic curved armrests and the typical round, wooden ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Beech, Wool

Black Lacquer and Velvet Asian Modern Armchair by Hibriten after James Mont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Black lacquer and velvet Asian inspired armchair by Hibriten in the style of James Mont, Stylish and comfortable. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Velvet

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...
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1950s French Directoire Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Suede

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...
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1790s French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs

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Paint

1950s Upholstered Club Chairs in Gio Ponti Style
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
In the style of Gio Ponti Mid-Century pair of modern club chairs with notched out arms and deep seat cushion upholstered in linen.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Feathers

Set of Four Armchairs by Paolo Buffa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Set of two armchairs by Paolo Buffa. Provenance: Hotel Bristol Merano. Newly Upholstered in Linen
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

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Linen, Walnut

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....
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Poltrona Bergere Mid-Century Modern Jeans Vintage
Located in Lucca, IT
Bergere Mid-Century Modern Italia 1960 Rivestita in tessuto Jeans .Gambi in legno svasati . Completamente rivestita usando veri Jeans usati. Bellissima originale e molto comoda
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, 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.
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

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.

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