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Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

LOUIS XVI STYLE

Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.

Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.

Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.

The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.

Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XVI
2 Hickory Chair French Regency Double Caned Walnut Fauteuil Bergere Armchairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two mid century French / Hollywood Regency style arm chairs. Made of walnut featuring a tufted back and fauteuil arms with double caned sides and fluted legs. Attributed to Hickory...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Walnut

French Walnut Caned Tufted Velvet Barrel Back Bergere Club Lounge Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Louis XVI style bergere arm chair. Made of walnut featuring a barrel back with tufted velvet upholstery and caned sides. Dimensions: 25" x 24.5" x 30"h, seat 18"
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI marquise bergère, better known as a chair and a half, from the 19th century. This example offers timeless sophistication, the lines and ornamentation are spare all...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Down

19th C. French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Needlepoint Tapestry Fauteuils, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
This pair of French Louis XV style Fauteuils features walnut frame with carved foliate, floral and scroll decoration; upholstered in pictorial needlepoint tapestry depicting courting...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This pair of French Louis XVI-style bergeres are in wonderful condition for their 19th century age. The sheltering, wing-back style frames hand carved with a twisted ribbon border, a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Textile, Wood, Down, Paint

French Louis XVI Early 20th Century Giltwood Wingback Bergere Carved Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI wingback bergere carved with flowers, lotus-leaf, acanthus and ribbon moulded frames, on lovely fluted tapering legs. Wonderful pale yellow upholstery in gre...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

A French Louis XVI style Painted Bergere Chair, C. 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant French bergère in the Louis XVI style, featuring an arched crest and caned back and sides. The padded back and loose cushion seat provide comfort, while the delicately carved...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Paint

Fine Quality Pair of Giltwood Belle Epoque Crossed Arrows Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality pair of giltwood Belle Époque bergère chairs showcases the elegance and artistry of late 19th to early 20th century French design. Exquisitely carved and richly gil...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Blue Velvet - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI style bergère chairs, sourced in Provence, France. Beautifully handcrafted from solid hardwood featuring restored frames retaining o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Velvet, Hardwood, Paint

Fine Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Square Back Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI square back Bergère chairs showcases the elegance and refined craftsmanship of 18th-century French furnitur...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise Bergère Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bleached walnut marquise bergère chair from the 19th century, with slanted rectangular back, petite carved finials, scrolling knuckles on the arms, fluted le...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergères Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood, parcel-gilt bergères chairs from the early 20th century with soft yellow green double welt upholstery, scrolled arms, carved foliage an...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Regence Double Cane Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Regence Double Cane Arm Chairs of classic European styling with hand-carved detailing on the wood frames, tight upholstered seats and tapered, turned legs. Rarely used cond...
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2010s Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere. Offered antique French gilt wood chair or Bergere has great lines and patina. Sturdy, comfortable and ready for the fabric of your cho...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Giltwood

18th Century Signed French Louis XVI Carved Bergère Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 37 3/4 in W: 25 1/4 in D: 24 in SH: 19 in An exceptional 18th century French Louis XVI carved bergère chair, finely crafted and signed by a distinguished Parisian m...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted and Carved Wooden Bergères à Oreilles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood bergères à oreilles from the 19th century, with carved ribbon motifs and upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, each of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI style dining side chair from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling and hand carved excellence on the entire framework, emphasizing typical neoclassical gil...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut, Giltwood

Pair of 20th Century French Bergeres
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of 20th-century French bergères combines timeless elegance with comfort, reflecting the sophistication of traditional French design. Crafted in the classic Louis ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Wood Marquise Wingback Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style painted and carved wood marquise wingback chair from the 20th century, with new upholstery. Created in France during the 20th century, this marquise chair fe...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Custom Upholstered Faux Paint Decorated Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom bergere with fixed back, loose pillow seat, faux paint decorated frame with a distressed finish, resting on cabriole legs. Covered in plaid fabric with slight nubby feel and t...
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20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

Exceptional Pair ofLeather Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of fine leather upholstered fauteuils with square shaped backrest surrounded by carved beads. Upholstered in soft neutral leather. The arms with manchettes and silver-tone nail ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Period 1790s Bergère Marquise Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI period bergères marquises chairs from the late 18th century, with wide seats, carved rosettes, fluted legs and floral uphols...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Finely Carved Oversized 19th Century Painted Louis XVI Style Bergères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of painted bergere chairs, each having a channelled frame with ivory painted finish showing natural wear, its rounded crestrail surmounted by an intricately carved floral spray,...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XVI Walnut Bergere a Oreilles, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI-style bergere a oreilles, finely crafted in solid walnut and retaining beautifully carved classical detail throughout. The gently flared "ears," shaped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Bergère
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by an 18th-century original, this fauteuil features a finely carved frame with a paper twist arched top rail, gently downswept padded arms terminating in intricate scrolls, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Pair Italian, Piemontese, LXVI Style Carved Walnut & Caned Bergeres, late 19th c
Located in Atlanta, GA
the chairs each having caned seats, sides, and backs within precisely carved Louis XVI Style frames, the closed sides upholstered at tops the seat backs upholstered at tops, with lat...
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1880s Italian Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI walnut Bergeres ~ armchairs is a remarkable combination of master furniture makers with exceedingly talented sculptors! Fashioned from sumptuous Fr...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Opulent Giltwood Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergere Armchairs from Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite gilt wood carved French Louis XVI style pair of bergeres from a complete parlor suite. The design, with elegant Louis XVI lines and the delicately hand carved decoration, s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Damask, Giltwood

Pair of Jansen Style Fauteuils or Armchairs, Louis XVI Form with Velvet Fabric
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Jansen style Fauteuils or armchairs each having the Louis XVI form with sculptured velvet fabric The pair finely upholstered in gold velvet having a foliate damask pattern, w...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilded Wood Bergères Chairs with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style gilded wood bergères chairs from the 20th century with carved décor and fluted legs. Crafted in France during the 20th century, this exquisite pair o...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Superb Pair of Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs Goose Down Cushion
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Superb Pair of 1940s French Louis XVI Painted Bergères – Gray & Crème Finish, Goose-Down Cushions Presenting a superb pair of French Louis XVI–style bergère armchairs, dating from t...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Bergere Chairs Blue & White Floral - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of French Louis XVI style carved fruitwood armchairs. The blue and white floral upholstery is new. These have timeless appeal and could work from living room to...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair with Ottoman, circa 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A remarkably comfortable hand-carved and hand-painted armchair / Louis XVI style bergere chair with ottoman, upholstered in slightly worn si...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Pair of Bergere Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those charming pair of bergere chairs are covered of leather in the Louis XVI style. Simple and elegant they can be place anywhere at home.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Flemish Style Needlepoint Tapestry Bergère, C. 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Louis XVI Style Barrel Back Bergere Chair Covered in Flemish Style Needlepoint Upholstery, Having Shaped Back, Oval Shape with Double Carved Ribbon at Apex, Needlepo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Tapestry, Mahogany

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Bergeres In A Carved Gilt Finish
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Louis XVI style bergeres custom upholstered in a hi-low fabric decorated with oak leaf branches, birds and animals and gold metallic twist piping. The chairs with a gold car...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Painted and Carved Wingback Bergère Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style painted wingback bergère chair from the 19th century, with carved decor and new upholstery. Born in France during the 19th century, this lovely 'bergère à or...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Pair Louis XVI Style Antique Tub Chairs, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of Louis XVI style occasional barrel-back bergère chairs from the early 20th century. These antique tub chairs from France have beautif...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Stunning Louis XVI Style Gilt Carved Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Add a touch of regal French sophistication to your interior with this pair of gilded Louis XVI bergère chairs, exuding timeless neoclassical elegance. Expertly crafted, each chair f...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted bergéres armchairs, each with an arched-back gilt bronze-mounted fram...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XVI Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French Louis XVI bergère embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship of the period. Featuring a carved wooden frame, likely crafted from walnut, the c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful pair of Louis XVI style Bergere Chairs, they are large, strong and so confortable. The fabric is in very good condition.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Intricately Carved Pair of Newly Upholstered Louis XVI Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of French Louis XVI carved painted armchairs or bergeres with new neutral high end upholstery,. Will add elegance to any room! Found in France outside Paris. H seat 17” x H a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Style Fruitwood And Needlepoint Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XV Style Fruitwood And Needlepoint Upholstered Fauteuil. Measures Meaures 23.5" in with x 25" in depth x 34" in height x 18" Seat Height x 26.75" Arm Height x 21" Seat interi...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood

Pair Of Vintage Louis XVI Style Carved And Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The pair of elegant fauteuils have low oval shaped backs and carved reeded and scrolled arm ends on tapering supports with fluted bases. The wide oval seats are raised on fluted tape...
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20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Ebonized Bergères with Green Striped Silk, Early 20th C.
Located in Morristown, NJ
Elegant pair of Louis XVI–style ebonized bergères dating to the first half of the 20th century. Each chair features a finely channeled wooden frame, finished in a deep ebonized surfa...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair French Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of elegant French Louis XVI style bergeres having carved wood frames and new striped silk moire upholstery. Arm 24” H
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Painted Bergères Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood bergère chairs from the early 20th century, with carved décor and foliage-themed upholstery. Created in France at the Turn of the Centur...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Brass

Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Carved Bergère Armchair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful English Georgian style ornately carved armchair by Ralph Lauren for Henredon Furniture. This French inspired generously scaled bergère chair features original RL white glo...
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Early 2000s Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Brass

French Louis XVI Style Single Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A single French Louis XVI style bergere chair from the late 1800s to accent any room. This barrel-back lounge chair is made of a solid walnut frame carved to outline the graceful cur...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Brass

A Pair of French Louis XVI style upholstered and painted bergere chairs, C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The carved frames have acanthus carved armrests, a floral relief carved bottom rail, and they rest on fluted legs. A perfect addition to your living room, great room or bedroom sitti...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

New Baker Navy Velvet Bergere Louis Style Library Castors Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Louis style bergere chairs you could hope to find. New and just unwrapped for the photos. Outstanding design is exhibited throu...
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2010s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Brass

Classic Set of Three French Carved Wood and Leather Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A set of three Louis XVI style vintage French carved wood and leather upholstered armchairs from the early 20th century featuring elegantly shaped backs, flanked within prominent sho...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Marquise Chairs, Scrolling Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood marquise chairs from circa 1920 with scrolling arms, fluted legs, carved rosettes and new custom upholstery. This elegant pair of French...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Superb Pair of Paint Decorated White French Carved Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of French Louis XVI Bergère chairs is a stunning example of neoclassical design, featuring exquisite paint-decorated white frames that enhance their elegant and timeless ap...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Period Late 18th Century Walnut Bergère Chair with Curving Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut bergère chair from the late 18th century with curving back, scrolling arms, carved rosettes and fluted tapering legs. Experience the timeless eleganc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pretty Vintage Pair French Style Grey Painted and Freshly Upholstered Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very pretty compact pair of French style Bergere chairs having matte grey painted carved wood frames and fresh white linen upholstery. Window pane backs make them lovely from every a...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergeres ~ Armchairs will wrap you in timeless style and luxurious comfort. Some say the design was created to minimize drafts in the days bef...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Mohair, Silk, Giltwood

Pair of Pearson Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Pearson Louis XVI Style Upholstered Fauteuils with matching pillows. Golden Cream color. Very comfy feather and down filled cushions Measures 28" in width and 30" in depth an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Bergeres
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 19th-century French bergères exudes timeless elegance and embodies the refined craftsmanship of the Louis XVI style. The carved wooden frames, likely crafted from giltwo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Louis Xvi bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI 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, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI 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 La Maison London, Maison Jansen, Baker Furniture Company, and Barbara Barry. 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 $995 and tops out at $31,500 while the average work can sell for $3,821.

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