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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
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood French Marquise Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French very wide and rare Bergère, Louis XVI style, called Marquise with coved back which sweep without a break in to the armrests. Richly carved back and seat rails on ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Linen, Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful and feminine pair of Louis XVI style bergere chairs. The color palette is a light blue/gray with ivory color paint th...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Fruitwood and Needlepoint Upholstered Bergeres
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Fruitwood and Needlepoint Upholstered Bergeres. Very good vintage condition with firm seats. Dark green with minor fading
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

19th-C. Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Bergere Chairs
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XVI style carved gilt wood bergere chairs in new upholstery. The upholstery is a lovely floral and ribbon cotton that I believe is by Travers.. The gil...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Hibriten-Bernhardt French Louis XVI Style Bergère Chairs 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of French Louis XVI style bergere chairs by Hibriten-Bernhardt offer curved form with upholstered throughout, carved rope twist arms and raised on turned and tapered legs with...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

French Oak Louis XVI Style Bergere & Ottoman
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sophisticated set that includes a French 19th century oak bergere and ottoman. Fluted legs, indicative of the Louis XVI style, support each broad cushioned piece with slender elega...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Bergere
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century French Louis XVI carved and giltwood bergere. Featuring gorgeous carvings and nice creme colored upholstery. Lovely!
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely 18th Century Louis XVI giltwood bergere newly upholstered in a silk mohair velvet.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Silk, Giltwood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Maison Jansen Bergeres
Located in Birmingham, AL
A beautiful pair of early 20th century French Louis XVI style bergère chairs with loose seat down filled cushions and nail head trim handcrafted in Paris and attributed to the distin...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Louis XVI Style 19th Century French Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut wingback bergère chair from the 19th century with turned fluted legs, carved rosettes on the front knees, twisted rope motif on the apron and blue gre...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

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

Pair of Louis XVI style painted and gilt bergere chairs circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Louis XVI style painted and gilt bergere chairs circa 1950. These chairs have been recently restored and are covered in a burlap type material.
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1950s South American Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Burlap, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères Chairs with Wraparound Backs, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the 20th century with wraparound backs, scrolling knuckles on the arms, fluted legs and carved rosettes. Experience the g...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair Signed Maison Jansen White Painted Louis XVI Bergère Lounge Chairs C1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a signed pair of Maison Jansen bergère chairs with some subtle yellow highlights and in good condition. The chairs each measure 35 tall x 27 wide x 27 deep and the seat heigh...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Beech

18th Century Louis XVI Beechwood Bergere
Located in Stamford, CT
The frame of this chair has a wonderful scraped and waxed finish. This is a period Louis XVI chair. The oval back seat has a loose feather wrapped foam cushion newly reupholstere...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Beech

Pair Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Bergeres in A Distressed Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Bergeres in A Distressed Frame having a Scalamandre upholstery. Simply stunning white washed finely carved frames c...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergère Chairs Upholstered in Raw Silk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergère Chairs Upholstered in Raw Silk Chipped paint on the left arm of one chair. 38″H x 25″W x 23″D
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilded Bergère Chairs with Pierre Frey Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style bergères chairs from the 20th century, upholstered with sky blue velvet Pierre Frey fabric with curving backs, floral carved crests, scrolling knuckl...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Black and Gold Cane Back Bergeres, Lounge Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 34 1/4in W: 25 3/4in D: 24in SH: 17 1/4in This Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cane Back Bergeres, Lounge Chairs are perfect for you and your home and are a lovely example of high quality furniture from the late 20th century! If you look at the photos provided you will see the attention to detail within the carved frames as well as the fine cane backs which do not have any holes or breaks. The pair is accompanied by luxurious striped upholstery as well as two cushions for your back that can be removed if you desire. This pair is perfect for any entryway, living room, bedroom or office and is bound to bring that little extra sense of character and class into your home. One nice thing about this pair is their ability to be paired with a variety of other styles including, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Mid Century Modern and Contemporary! The chairs are in good antique/vintage condition with light surface scratches and minor finish loss to the frames but otherwise good condition. Upholstery appears to be in good shape as I do not see any rips or stains however this is used antique...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs is the perfect choice for comfortable seating in any room of the home or office. The frames features bold class...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Louis XVI style leaf gilded bergere chair, hand carved, silk botanical fabric.
Located in Oakville, ON
An elegant Louis XVI style bergere accent chair. It is from France circa 1890. it has extensive hand carved elements and it is leaf gilded. The fabric is a satin silk having a soft b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Green Painted Bergeres in Grey Upholstery with Flower Detail
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Louis XVI Bergere chairs newly upholstered in grey flannel fabric. The frames are painted green with carved urn detail at the...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Bergere/ Chair with Green Velvet
Located in Essex, MA
Early 20th or late 19th century Louis XVI Bergere wing chair in carved giltwood. High comfortable back with lovely foliate carved detail around the...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs is the perfect choice for comfortable seating in any room of the home or office. The frames features bold class...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 19th C. Louis XVI Style Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elaborately carved fauteuils in gray paint with gilt details. The crest rails with floral basket crests and foliate ribbon twist back and seat rail frames. The carved arms with acant...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Custom Vintage Louis XVI Blue raised Velvet Floral Bergere Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
A vintage Louis XVI-style ebonized giltwood bergere armchair, with a square button-tufted back, and a comfortable large cushion base. DIMENSIONS 26ʺW × 21ʺD × 34.5ʺH. Previously u...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

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

Pair of 19th Century Italian Louis XV-Xvi Style Painted Marquise
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian Louis XV-XVI Style Painted Marquise. Marquises are oversized bergeres, loveseats or large chairs. This stunning pair of matching Italian Louis XVI style ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Pair of Bergere Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
What a nice shape, it just wraps you around, very comfortable.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

1800's Antique Louis XVI Style, Upholstered, Walnut, Nailhead, Bergere & Stool!
Located in Austin, TX
1800's Antique Louis XVI Style, Upholstered, Walnut, Nailhead, Bergere & Stool with Beautiful Colors! Gorgeous Antique Bergere & Stool, Louis XVI Style, Striped Floral Upholstery, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchairs with Lelievre Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality pair of Louis XVI style Bergère armchairs hand-painted with great attention to details. The Lelievre silk fabric and color of the upholstery makes these armchairs part...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Silk, Down, Wood

Pair of Maison Jansen Stamped Louis XVI Style Bergere / Lounge Chairs, France
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Maison Jansen Stamped Louis XVI Style Bergere / Lounge Chairs, France A pair of Maison Jansen stamped Louis XVI style armchairs with new green upholstery. Wonderfully distressed. This fine pair of light green paint decorated bergere chairs are in their original painted finish. Having squared backed and stuffed seats this pair are very comfortable and depict the Hollywood Regency era at its finest point. This piece is accompanied by a letter of Authentication from James Archer Abbott, Author of 'Designing Camelot: the Kennedy White House...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique Italian Upholstered Fauteuils, Dennis & Leen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Italian fauteuils upholstered in rose colored damask with oval back, distressed paint decorated frame in ecru and old green, manchettes and resting on fluted legs with topi f...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Reupholstered Carved Mahogany Barlfour Frames Chairs
By Michael Balfour
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Reupholstered Carved Mahogany Barlfour Frames Chairs with beautiful carving. Recently reupholstered and painted in cream lacquer. Great condition. Very clean.
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Abalone, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Oversized Painted Louis XVI Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of oversized, painted French arm chairs circa 1940. The pair of Louis XVI chairs are painted off white, with square backs, reeded and carved frame, arms and tapered legs. Each...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Armchair, Pair
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style pair of painted white and lightly patinated arm chairs raised on turned tapered legs, upholstered with a light striped fabric. Dimensions: 35.5" H x 25.5" W...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, 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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Bergere chair. A beautiful Louis XVI style with a woven indigo cotton. Contrasting back plaid upholstery and chic nailhead trim. Acquired from a Palm beach...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Cotton, Upholstery

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

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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

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

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine pair of carved 19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchairs, often referred to as ‘The Queens’ chair, having waln...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique Pair of Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Armchairs Louis
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère armchairs which are part of a suite These chairs come with a matchin...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Giltwood

Pair of Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Berger Chairs Newly Upholstered
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Berger Chairs Newly Upholstered circa 1940. Measure: 32.5" H, 26.25" W, 27.5" D; Seat - 18" H Matching sofa available in a separate listing.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Pair of Carved Walnut & Chintz Down Filled Bergere Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superb luxurious pair of antique carved walnut and chintz upholstered bergeres that ooze quality. The upholstery on these large club chairs is embellished with coordinating maroon ro...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Bergere Armchairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This very decorative pair of Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchairs come from France and date back to 1860-70. They have an oak frame with ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Oak

Pair of French Bergères
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Louis XVI style painted bergères with a tight, rounded back and a loose seat cushion. Typical of the Louis XVI style, the chairs feature lovely carved details on the top an...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

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

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Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergères Chairs with Oval Shaped Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood bergères chairs from the late 19th century, with oval shaped backs, scrolling arms, fluted legs and carved rosettes. Created in France d...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Bergères with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood wingback bergères chairs from the 19th century, with carved décor and new 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 Fauteuil Chairs Late 19th Century, a Pair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
French pair of Louis XVI style armchairs from the Late 19th century. These antique chairs in Oak, with upholstered centers set within a highly ca...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape, Chair and a Half
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Chair and a Half is the perfect choice for comfortable reading, a cozy seating group, or as a decorative acc...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Pair of Rare Louis XVI Bergeres, Stamped Claude Chevigny
By Claude Chevigny
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of fine Louis XV Chevigny Stamped Bergères (late 18th century) each with arched back and nailhead-trimmed upholstery, the frame with rosette details and raised on tapered flute...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Beech

Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergère
Located in Copake Falls, NY
A Louis XVI style bergère armchair made of walnut. The frame is beveled throughout with foliate finials at each side of the crest rail. Cushioned arms terminate in scrolled hand hold...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Cotton, Walnut

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 Louis XVI Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Motifs and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood wingback bergères à oreilles from the early 20th century, with carved ribbons, twisted rails, scrolling knuckles, fluted legs and floral...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XVI Style Walnut Caned Needlepoint Lounge Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
fine quality and beautifully hand carved and hand woven with wood frame floral decoration set of four armchair / bergere. Each armchair features a wood frame decorated with hand carv...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Wood, Walnut

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 Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bergere chairs, popular names associated with this style include Maison Jansen, La Maison London, 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 $420 and tops out at $31,500 while the average work can sell for $3,900.

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