Louis XV Bergere Chairs
LOUIS XV STYLE
The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.
Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.
Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.
During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.
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Style: Louis XV
Pair of Hunt Slonem Early 19th Century Louis XV Style French Bergere Chairs
Located in Summit, NJ
Pair of early 19th century Louis XV style French Bergere chairs with caned back and seat. Hand painted wood with gold leaf carvings. Seat cushi...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Gold Leaf
Pair of Ivory Painted and Carved French Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of ivory and painted French bergeres chairs. The Louis XV style arm chairs are painted antique white and carved with floral details at the c...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Louis XV Fruitwood Brass Nailed Leather Upholstered Cane Back Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded Leather Upholstered Cane Back Armchairs. Very good vintage condition. Some fading on Stinciled gol...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Pair of Chairs in Linen
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style of chairs reupholstered in a white linen fabric. Perfect for any sitting room, at the foot of a bed, hallway and more. The fabric has been professi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Louis XV Carved, Parcel Gilt and Upholstered Bergere Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Louis XV Carved, parcel gilt and Upholstered bergere chairs. High Quality upholstery in very good vintage condition. Very firm and comfortable seats. Measure 29" in width x 20" in Depth x 35" in height. Seat height is 16". Arm Height is 22". Seat interior width is 22" and seat interior depth is 18.5. Double sided seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Abalone, Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
Pair of French Antique Giltwood Louis XVI-Style Bergere Chairs/Arm Chairs 19th C
Located in Houston, TX
The curved back design of these chairs make them desirable
Because they are not only a beautiful design but they are
Comfortable. The giltwood is in antique gilt finish with a lig...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut bergères à oreilles from the 20th century, with carved floral décor, upholstery and cabriole legs. Created in France during the 20th century, t...
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20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Bergère Armchairs with Modern Fabrics
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an exquisite pair of French mid-19th century Louis XV Style Bergère armchairs. The style was a direct response to the previous Louis XIV style, which valued furniture that em...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Marbleized Cream Painted French Louis XV Bergere Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Louis XV style upholstered armchair, unbranded, similar quality to Drexel Heritage or Hickory Chair. Hardwood frame painted a marbleized cream color, burgundy color fabric u...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Bergere Transition In Gray Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very elegant transition armchair in gray lacquered and carved wood decorated with flowers.
Parisian work from the 18th century, end of the Lou...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Elegant Custom Upholstered Bergeres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XV style bergeres in an antiqued distressed white painted finish. With sloping backs, curved arms, and serpentine skirt rails raised on cabriole legs. Upholstered in a rust ton...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil Armchair with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th century French Louis XV Period fauteuil avec des courbes chair has been excellently crafted. Gentle S-curves and naturalistic floral...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Louis XV Style 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very chic pair of 19th century French Bergere chairs upholstered in an off white cotton / linen fabric with blue & white ticking welt & backs. Frames have a light whitewash finish.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Pair Of Bergeres In Molded Wood And Carved With Flowers, France Style XV
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Très belle paire de bergères en bois laqué, mouluré et sculpté à patine mordorée.
Le garnissage et le tissus sont à l'état quasiment neuf, le tissus est du coton et de la viscose à l...
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20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Style Leather Desk Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The deep shaped seat is upholstered in brown leather, and its shaped rail mirrors the back and has carved scrolled foliate motifs. Raised on four carved cabriole legs with heavy knee...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Bergere Armchair in Louis XV Style, in Painted Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in painted wood, circa 1930.
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1930s European Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Régence Style Fauteuils with Modern Fabrics
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of mid-19th century French Régence style Fauteuils: full of French charm, this French Régence Style pair of armchairs have been updated with modern fabrics that are in keeping w...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Large Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of French carved walnut Louis XV style wingback bergere.
These comfortable chairs have a nice patina and are in good contition They are a large scale and will be comfo...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Painted Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
Nice whimsical form with fabric in good condition but a few stains. Rounded back and loose cushion seat. Raised on cabriole legs.
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of French Bergere Chairs, circa 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two bergere type armchairs made in France in around 1900.
Furniture preserved in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 79 cm / seat height 35 cm / width 76 cm / depth 60 cm
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of 19th century Louis XV Bergeres upholstered in Leather and woven grasscloth. The painted surfaces have quite a few layers of chippy paint, which looks wonderful. T...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Bergère Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Louis XV style bergère armchairs. Each having a finely carved frame and clean floral pattern fabric with carved rosettes thr...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
French Antiques Louis XV Design Wooden And Fabric Bergere Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Bergere armchair In French Antiques Louis XV Design Style composed of a Wooden Structure adorned With Fabric.
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine Pair of Late 18th C Beautiful Painted Greyish Blue Louis XV Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 18th century Louis XV period painted greyish blue bergeres. Covered in a damask.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Louis XV Style Ebonized and Carved Fruitwood Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushion, 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Louis XV carved and ebonized bergere chairs. The vintage upholstery is in decent condition and is almost chartreuse in color. The cushion is down. They ...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Down
French Antiques Louis XV Design Wooden and Wicker Cane with Beige Fabric Bergere
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Bergere armchair in French antiques Louis XV design style composed of a white patina wooden structure and wicker cane back adorned with beige fabric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant 19th century French Louis XV bergere armchair featuring a high quality floral upholstery in the style of Schumacher betty chintz fabric in vivi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular pair of John Widdicomb caned back Louis XV Fauteuils chairs. We love the stunning original tortoise shell finish with gold details. These ch...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of French Bergere Armchairs, circa 1900s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two bergere type armchairs made in France in around 1900.
Furniture preserved in very good condition.
dimensions: height: 117 cm, height: 38 cm, width: 70 cm, depth: 86 cm.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wingback Armchairs ~ Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wingback Armchairs ~ Bergeres feature graceful naturalistic lines, a beautifully patinaed, distressed painted finish, and linen upholstery for a soft, comfortable effect! The tailored lines of this pair combined with the weathered finish to make them a perfect choice for the casual decor, the country french decor...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Classic Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Bergères with Ottomans
Located in Dallas, TX
Sink into elegant comfort. The generously proportioned bergères with conforming ottomans with delightful hand carved detailing. With their comfortable seating, elegantly curved Silho...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Carved Paint Decorated Caned Fauteuils for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XV style in pale taupe paint with carved white painted details and painted caned back and seat. With classic French leafy details and shaped X stretchers on cabriole legs. With...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Antique French Louis XV 'Pumpkin' Bergere with Barrel Back and Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinctive antique French Louis XV style bergère pumpkin chair, its distinctive orange mohair upholstery and green trim gave it this nickname. Ready for...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Mohair, Upholstery
French Louis XVI Jansen Style Bergere, Arm / Accent Chair, Velvet, Giltwood
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XVI Jansen Style Bergere,arm / accent chair, velvet, giltwood
Classy and elegant French Louis XVI style arm or lounge chair. Pe...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Period French Louis XV Carved Bergere Cabriolet, Paris, circa 1760
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Period French Louis XV carved bergere cabriolet, Paris circa 1760
The regal bergere cabriolet is referred to as the chair of kings. This chair is ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Bergere Chairs, Louis XV-Style in Cream / White Hues
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of Louis XV-Style chairs are both beautiful and extremely comfortable
With a lovely cream colored fabric, they are well padded and have great
Support for the back. The f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Bergeres a Oreilles, C 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Louis XV style carved Bergeres A oreilles, padded arms and cabriole legs, upholstered in beige colored damask. C 1900. Hard to find.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French 18th Century Walnut Corner Cane Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th Century French walnut corner caned chair with a thin parchment colored leather pillow.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Walnut
French Mis Century Bergères Louis XV Style
Located in GUÉCÉLARD, FR
A pair of bergère armchairs in natural wood from the 20th century.
The fabric and cushions are period and in good condition.
The seats are molded and sculpted, the back is curved f...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Softwood
Pair of Custom Hide Upholstered Antique Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic 19th C. French carved and gilt fauteuils with elaborate crests with roses. Carved bound ribbed leafy frames and carved acanthus leaves on the arm ends. Raised on fluted cylin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Hide, Wood
French Louis XV-Style Fauteuil Armchair, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century French upholstered armchair wonderfully embodies the Louis XV style with rich ornamentation and nary a straight line in sight. The chair has a sinuous wooden frame ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV Walnut Bergere Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th early 20th century French Louis XV style walnut bergere arm chair with gilt trim, white upholstery, and wing back.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Bergere Wing Chair, Louis XV Style, in Patinated Wood, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bergere wing chair, Louis XV style, in patinated wood, circa 1930.
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1930s European Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergere Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Louis XV style giltwood bergère armchairs with cabriole legs, upholstered seat, back and arm rests, the front feet on castors.
Recently re-upholstered.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Silver Gilt Bergeres in Silk Fabric, Louis XV-Style
Located in Houston, TX
Large silver gilt bergere chair frames in Louis XV- style with cabriole legs
Center cartouche at the crest. Upholstered in a lovely aqua and cream...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century French Louis XV Style Patinated Bergères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of French 19th century French Louis XV st. patinated Bergères. Each armchair is raised by carved cabriole legs with hints of gilt. The curved frieze continues to the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Wood
Pair of Green Velvet Louis XV Style Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of light green velvet Louis XV style fauteuils arm chairs.
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Large Wing Chair in Carved Beech, Louis XV Style, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large wing chair in carved beech, louis xv style, circa 1930
good general condition, some wear on the fabric.
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1930s European Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
20th Century Carved French Style Chairs In Blue And White Travers Fabric, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These check all the boxes! They are are pair of French Louis XV style bergere chairs that have been reupholstered and accessorized with a down pillow in a Travers fabric...
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20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Upholstery, Wood
Bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in painted and patinated wood, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in walnut and patinated wood, Napoleon III period
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1850s European Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French 19th Century French Louis XV St. Patinated Bergères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of French 19th century French Louis XV st. patinated Bergères. Each armchair is raised by carved cabriole legs with hints of gilt. The curved frieze continues to the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Gilt Bergére Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) gilt and caned panel bergere arm chair with gold floral seat cushion
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood
French Louis XV-Style Bergère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite, 1920s French painted bergère in the Louis XV style.
The chair features delicately carved details, a fresh coat of “greige” paint with a light coat of hand applied antiqu...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut, Paint
19th Century, Pair of Italian Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
19th century, pair of Italian giltwood armchairs
The refined pair of armchairs was made at the beginning of the 19th century in Venice (It...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Upholstered Open Bergère Open Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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This is a superb and possibly the cleanest pair of vintage French bergère chairs...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Walnut
Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Two-Part Duchesse Brisee, Late 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis XV style carved giltwood two-part Duchesse Brisee, Late 19th Century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Giltwood
French Louis XV Style Pair of Bronze Side Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fine bronze Louis XVI style side chairs. This is a simply magnificent pair of Maison Jansen fashioned solid bronze side chairs. This pair having recently been cleaned. The so...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant pair of French Louis XV style armchairs upholstered in gray fabric. Discover timeless beauty with this exquisite pair of Louis XV style bergeres. Timeless and luxurious, t...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Louis Xv bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bergere chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV bergere chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bergere chairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Maison Jansen, Henredon, and John Widdicomb. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bergere chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $650 and tops out at $24,950 while the average work can sell for $3,500.
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