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Bergere Chairs For Sale
Style: Rococo
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
Materials
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
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...
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
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.
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Early 1900s French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
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
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
A Stylish Pair of French Louis XV Style High-back Fireside Bergeres
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with tall incurved cartouche-shaped upholstered back with arbalète crest tapering to downswept padded arms flanking a loose cushion seat; all above a bowed scalloped apron raise...
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1960s French Rococo Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Mahogany
Frau armchair and ottoman model 1919
Located in Spinea, Veneto
Frau armchair with ottoman model 1919
1919, by Poltrona Frau, is a historical armchair inspired by the model 128, which entered Renzo Frau's catalog beginning in 1919 and echoed the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Antique French Rococo Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany, Tapestry Bergere Chair C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Rococo style bergere offers parcel gilt mahogany frame with carved gadroon crest over floral tapestry back and seat, raised on cabriole legs, c1920
Measures- 36.75...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Bergere Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Mahogany
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.
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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
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...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Rococo Giltwood Fauteuil Oversized Armchairs - a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century Rococo Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Leather Bergere Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of well kept old Bergere arm chairs. Leather is well kept and clean. Wooden carved base has nice detailed design. Very comfy able.
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1950s American Rococo Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
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
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Leather Pair of Bergere Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great pair of leather Bergere arm chairs with beautiful carved wood detail on the base. Very strong and sturdy with no broken parts.
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1950s American Rococo Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Giltwood Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous, Italian 1940s pair of armchairs in the Rococo style.
Each of the chairs consists of beautifully carved gilt-wood frame and new Belgian linen upholstery.
Minor gilt ...
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1940s Italian Rococo Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Giltwood
Italian Rococo Parcel Gilt Armchair
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century large Rococo style armchair recovered in white Terry Towelling with a feathered cushion seat. The parcel gilt frame of scrolls, foliate...
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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
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
Materials
Cherry
1919 Armchair Bergere Model in Pelle SC 136 Ginger Bread Leather with Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
The “1919” armchair, named after the year in which it was designed, is actually archived under the code “128”. It is thought that it was custom-designed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
1919 Armchair Bergere Model in Pelle SC 0 Polare Leather with Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
The “1919” armchair, named after the year in which it was designed, is actually archived under the code “128”. It is thought that it was custom-designed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
18th Century, Four Italian Large Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
18th century, four Italian large lacquered giltwood armchairs
These refined four armchairs were made in the first half of the 18th century in centr...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique 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".
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair Louis XV White Painted Bergeres, circa 1755, stamped Jean-Baptiste Gourdin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A pair of Louis XV white painted Bergeres en corbeille, circa 1755. Each with padded back and seat with channelled frame and foliate-carved rails and cresting, with padded arms, on c...
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
17th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Armchair Needlepoint Upholstery Cross Base
Located in Miami, FL
Italian one of a kind hand carved Armchair from the 17th century.
Sturdy and comfortable crafted frame with decorative cross base and beautiful car...
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17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Painted Bergères Chairs, circa 1880 with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish painted Rococo style bergères chairs from the late 19th century, with carved crests, scrolled arms, cabriole legs and upholstery. Each of this pair of Swedish bergè...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
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
Materials
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
Materials
Paint
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
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rococo Style 1890s Swedish Light Grey Painted and Carved Bergères Chairs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo style classic light grey painted bergères chairs from circa 1890 with carved floral décor, cabriole legs and upholstery. Immerse yourself in the poetic allur...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo 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.
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Pair of White Painted Rococo Bergère Armchairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of French bergère armchairs in white painted wooden frame. The original paint is circa 1920-1930. The armchairs are super-sized and a very comfortable size and feel.
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1920s French Rococo Vintage Bergere Chairs
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
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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