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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
Louis XVI Bergère
Located in Sheffield, MA
French Louis XVI stripped armchair giving it an informal casual charm with rose dust moire upholstered back & overstuffed feather seat cushion over fluted turned legs, wonderful hand...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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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

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

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This pair of French Louis XVI-Style bergeres are in wonderful condition. The frames are 19th century, hand carved with a twisted ribbon border, acanthus leaf arms, and painted in its...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Paint, Down, Wood, Textile, Fabric

1800's Antique Louis XVI Style, Upholstered, Walnut, Bergere & Stool, Set of 2!
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

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Fabric, 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

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

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

19th Century French Round Bergere Chair in Hand Carved Walnut Wood with Cane
Located in Sofia, BG
Petite French round armchair, in Louis XVI style hand carved and decorated with friezes of ribbons tapered fluted base, with dobble cane back and sides. Upholstered in mustard velvet...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Textile, Cane, Walnut

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

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

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century Louis XVI style hand carved walnut armchairs features a central knotted ribbon at the top of the seat back and acanthus leaf finials. The chairs ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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Beech

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

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 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

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

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Abalone, Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Petite Louis XVI Style Navy Leather Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An antique pair of petite Louis XVI style carved and painted chairs with navy leather seats, backs and arm rests. Nail head trim detail to chair backs, seats and arm rests. Chairs le...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Wood

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

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bergère Armchair With Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 19th Century French Louis XVI walnut bergère armchair is versatile, classic, and comfortable. It was a chair designed in ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

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

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Early 20th Century French Painted Louis XVI Style Medallion Back Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in Normandy, France, this pair of Louis XVI style cabriolet armchairs boasts their original patinated finish. This classic pair features medallion backs, fluted arms with scrolled armrests, and tapered legs of cabled fluting. Louis XVI rosettes adorn the die joints. Upholstered in a vintage geometric patterned...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

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

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

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Fabric, Walnut

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

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

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergère Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A Set of 2 French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergère Chairs. Seats are filled with down and foam so they ...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Cotton, 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

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

French Painted Wood Louis XVI Armchairs or Bèrgères à la Reine
Located in Berlin, DE
End 19th/Early 20th Century French Painted Wood Louis XVI Armchairs or Bèrgères à la Reine A fine pair of late 19th/early 20th century paintwood armchairs, so-called "bèrgères à la...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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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

Barbara Barry for Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style upholstered club chairs or bergere chairs By Barbara Barry for Henredon USA, Circa 1990s...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Shabby Chic Bergere Window Seat Bench Original Paint Finish
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1880 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère window seat bench with original shabby chic paint This is a truly stunni...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Delectable Early 19th Century Painted Neoclassical Armchair Bergères
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of 19th century Louis XVI neoclassical French bergères or armchairs with restored original olive and gold gilt paint. Made during the Louis XVI period in France. Channeled legs ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XVI Style Spanish Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Spain, 1900s. Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age. Re-upholstered from ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergère Armchairs with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of mid-19th Century French Louis XVI giltwood bergère armchairs are versatile, classic, and comfortable. During the second half of...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Giltwood, Upholstery, Fabric, Beech

Louis XVI Style Upholstered Open Armchair, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis XVI style upholstered open armchair, early 20th century. The upholstered back flanked by padded open arms centering an over upholstered seat, raised on cabriole legs.   
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

French Giltwood Bergere Chair, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This bergere chair from France has exquisite style and Form. It is very comfortable due to the shape of the back and the seat. The curve of the back is very Pleasing. The gilding...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Giltwood

20th-C. Fruitwood and Giltwood Italian Bergere Chairs in Green Velvet, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are wonderful! The dark fruitwood frames with the carved giltwood accents enhance the richness of the green velvet. They are Italian and are marked. The velvet is vintage and d...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Giltwood, Velvet, Fruitwood

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 knu...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XVI Painted Bergère à la Reine, France, circa 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
French circa 1780 Louis XVI Bergère à la Reine having painted carved wood frame with allover bellflower motifs on arms, rails, and stiles; the rectangular back issuing sloping padded...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Maison Jansen Chairs with Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Discovered in France, this stunning set of Maison Jansen Louis XVI–style bergères forms a handsome quartet. Bright upholstery and a painted finish...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Louis XVI Armchair in Polychrome Wood, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Louis XVI armchair in polychrome wood from the end of the 18th century Very beautiful armchair covered with brown leather which has a superb patina In perfect condition and ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Giltwood

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 Louis XVI Style Gilt Bergeres
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of late 19th Century Italian Louis XV style oval back of bergeres upholstered in a green striated velvet.
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Velvet, Giltwood

19th Century Louis XVI Hand Carved Marquise from France
Located in Sofia, BG
A masterfully carved 19th century Louis XVI marquise from France. The chair's frame is embellished with fantastic detailed carvings. A wonderfully s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Rare Pair of 18th Century Child's Bergères Stamped Nadal-Laine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important pair of period child's berge`re chairs, of painted walnut; each oval padded backrest in gadrooned frame, outswept arms with padded elbow rests o...
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1760s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Wood Armchairs or Bergeres, C 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood and carved armchairs or bergeres with padded backs and armrests and resting on fluted tapering legs. C 1920
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

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

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

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Hooded Bergère
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style walnut hooded bergère. This stunning French Louis XVI style hooded bergère, chair or porters chair has been professionally upholstered in a plush ...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut, Velvet

French Louis XVI Style Carved Bleached Walnut Bergere with Ottoman, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Louis XVI style carved bleached walnut bergere with ottoman, 19th century. New upholstery needed or you can recover it over the muslin
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Tall Back Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Bergère Wing Chair, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Bergere
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style gilt wood (gold leaf) bergere, circa 1900. With a down filled seat.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs, Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XVI walnut armchairs ~ Bergeres was created with timeless neoclassical style! The tailored framework is accented by...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Large Scale 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
A french 19th century carved walnut metamorphic bergere, armchair that easily folds out to a bed. This highly decorative chair is wonderful to look at, large enough for a tall person to use comfortably and is very pratical for extra sleeping on a space that you don't want a permanent bed set up. This is an exceptional chair...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Iron

Authentic Pair of French Armchair, Louis XVI Period, 1775-1790
Located in Paris, France
These authentic Louis XVI period armchairs, original and authentic, seduced me by their modernity. Very rare with their original cream lacquer, flat and square back "à la Reine", with their strict armrests and highly visible assembly, straight legs turned into quivers in the shape of a column tapered down and fluted. The foot ends in a dice that rests on the ground, while the top is cubic is decorated with a circular molding pattern quite rare contrary to the rosette pattern often used for copies - The queen chairs have perfect proportions in their elegant silhouette. In general, I am only interested in design and contemporary pieces, but in the course of my peregrinations I sometimes come across pieces that do not leave me indifferent. As for the lyres chairs, the baccarat chandelier and the large golden mirror...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Spanish Pair of High Back Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Spain, 1900s. Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age. Measure: height ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of French Antique Louis XVI Antique Bergère Armchairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of French antique Louis XVI antique bergère armchairs. Completely restored. Finished in a distressed glazed ant...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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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