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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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Louis XVI
French Louis XVI Style Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A single French Louis XVI style walnut bergere. This barrel back bergere has a walnut frame and is upholstered in a worn silk green upholstery (there is some staining on the seat cus...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Bergere
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Here is a finely carved and painted French chair. Add charm to any room in your house.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sister Parish Louis XVI Painted Bergere for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XVI painted bergere having a sineous frame with time worn carvings, circa 3rd quarter 18th c. The chair with tight back, manchettes, back center support and resting on fluted l...
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20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Chairs Blue/Green Animal Print Velvet Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
These lovely Louis XVI grey/green painted armchairs are original to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel circa 1930-1940. They have been lovingly restored and reupholstered with a blue/green animal print...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Painted and carved French Louis XVI style bergere chair circa 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted and carved French Louis XVI style bergere chair circa 1920. The frame having button back upholstery, acanthus carvings and nicely tapered and fluted legs. This chair was jus...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bergere ~ Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bergere ~ Armchair exudes classic style, creating a timeless effect that will work with both casual and formal decors and provide enjoyment for deca...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Paint

French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères à Oreilles with Fluted Legs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the 20th century with carved fluted legs and striped upholstery. Immerse yourself in the opulence of French design with t...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Rare Precisely Carved French Louis XVI Style Gilded Walnut Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These chairs are absolutely killer and carved so well, so precisely that they were made to be special and remain special today. They feature some of the finest carved details, loving...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI style painted and gilt Bergere chairs C 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Louis XVI style painted and gilt Bergere chairs C 1950. Look at the shape of these frames and notice how the rear legs follow the contour of the frames. This pair of chairs w...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Elegant Carved Upholstered Fauteuils inLouis XVI Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant pair of Louis XVI Style Chairs dating to the earlier half of the 20th Century. In a dark stain, the oval backs with carved floral crest rail with ribbon crest, and ribbon ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Oak Bergere Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This very decorative Louis XVI Bergère armchair is beautifully crafted from oak and dates from the 18th century. Elegant and comfortable, it has been exquisitely hand-carved, with ex...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Gilt, Suede Leather and Needlepoint Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite giltwood, fine Suede Leather and French needlepoint upholstered bergere chair in very good vintage condition. Measures 26" in width, 24" in depth and stands 37.75" tall....
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Suede, Upholstery, Hardwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A large scale French carved wood Louis XVI style bergere chair. This comfortable armchair is very decorative and functional, it is pegged together and very strong, the upholstery i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Bergère
Located in Austin, TX
Single bergère armchair from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has a hand-carved beech wood frame with original ‘trianon’ gray paint an...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Burgere w/ Original Finish Late 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style gilt wood settee still retaining remnants of the original gilt gesso finish. Intricate hand carved detailing throughout the frame. Vintage silk damask...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Beech, Down, Paint

Pair Louis XVI Style Barrel Back Bergeres
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding pair of Louis XVI painted barrel back bergeres that dates to the first half of the twentieth century. Barrel back or tub ch...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Down, Feathers

Paire de bergères à oreilles de style Louis XVI en bois laqué gris. Fin XIXe
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Paire de bergères à oreilles de style Louis XVI en bois laqué gris. Fin XIXe Garnies d’une tapisserie au petit point à motif de fleurs et de rubans, finition clous tapissier. Bon éta...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Painted Blue Bergere Chairs In Floral Upholstery- Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XVI style blue and white painted bergere chairs in new floral upholstery. The hand painted frames have wonderful details. The printed cotton upholstery...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Louis XVI Style Green Leather Bergere Arm Chairs 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Walnut and Green Leather Upholstered Arm Chairs, or bergeres en corbeille, each with floral carved crestrail above an oval upholstered back, the arms incurved...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Fancy French Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Bergere Giltwood Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Moviestar glamorous pair of Louis XVI period carved giltwood side chairs. We love the restrained elegance of the Louis XVI style, and these chairs feature many of the details charact...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood

LXVI-style winged bergère in lacquered wood, France, circa 1800
Located in Paris, FR
Large late 18th century grey lacquered wood « bergère » with ears. Newly upholstered and recently covered by our upholsterer in a beautiful damask by Rubelli. Height: 116 cm (45.7 i...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Louis XVI Style Fruitwood, Needlepoint Upholstered Seat And Caned Back Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XVI Style Fruitwood, Needlepoint Upholstered Seat And Caned Back Fauteuil / Bergere Chair. Meaures 23.5" in with x 25" in depth x 37" in height x 18" Seat Height x 26.75" Arm...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood

1950s French Louis XVI Style Carved And Painted Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are lovely! I am offering a pair of 1950s French Louis XVI style carved and painted bergere chairs. They were hand hewn by Hibreton, a highly regarded furniture maker. The vint...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French 19 th c. Parcel gilt and paint chairs
Located in Houston, TX
These chairs are a great example of true bergere chairs From France. The finish is original in parcel paint And parcel gilt finish. The patina is a great example of The wear that is ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully fashioned with caned sides and appointed with faux tiger stripe fabric. This is a finely detailed pair with a nail head accented leather covered arm rest and loose cushio...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Textile, Cane, Wood

18th C French Giltwood Bergere with Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Norwalk, CT
A lovely example of a traditional French bergere updated with a Fortuny hand printed upholstery fabric. Original gilding on hand carved frame in very fine condition. Tight seat and f...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

19Th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A large 19th century French carved walnut Bergere armchair in the Louis XVI style. This beautifully carved bergere has rams heads carved flowers, gadrooning and round tapering flute...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere in Gilt Finish.
Located in Dallas, TX
A French carved wood bergere armchair with a gilt finish. This large bergere dates from the late 19th century and it beautifully carved throughout. It is upholstered in a fine fabr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

French 19th Century Louis XVI Bergere A Oreilles
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI style carved and painted bergère à oreilles circa 1860 featuring charming details and vintage upholstery. Elegant and eye-catching this chair is as much a conver...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

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

Materials

Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut bergère wingback armchair from the 19th century with carved twisted ribbon, roses and foliage motifs. This French Louis XVI style walnut bergère wingb...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bergeres ~ Armchairs envelope one in comfort, and do it in classic style! Crafted from sumptuous French walnut, the design features an arch...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

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Linen, Giltwood

Pair of Bergere chair with ottoman style XVI wood painted
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Bergere with ottoman recovered with tapisserie fabric wood painted
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1920s European Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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 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

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Oak, Wood, Fabric

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

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Giltwood Bergere Chairs In Green Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of French Louis XVI style carved mahogany and gilt painted accents. The green velvet leopard upholstery is new. The frames are intentionally distressed, unmarke...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Materials

Wood

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bergere à Oreilles Armchairs
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs, 'bergères à oreilles', circa 1880. Created in France, during the 19th century. These chairs feature a wingback design with hand carved mot...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

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. Listing price for...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

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

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Upholstery, Giltwood

French 19th Century Painted Louis XVI-Style Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous individual Louis XVI style bergere from 19th century France. This antique armchair boasts a meticulously carved and painted frame to which a lovely striped fabric has been...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

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, flu...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

Maison Jansen Attributed, Louis XVI, Armchairs, Painted Wood, Silk, France 1930s
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

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Fabric, 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 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

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Wood, Giltwood

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

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Fabric, 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

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Fabric, Walnut

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

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Fabric, Walnut

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

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

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

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

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

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

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century Deep and comfortable, Classic French ch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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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