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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
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV-XVI Style Walnut Marquise or Loveseats
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XV-XVI style walnut Marquise. Marquises are oversized bergeres, loveseats or large chairs. This stunning pair of matching French Louis XVI style wal...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

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

French Louis XVI Style Channel Back Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style channel back bergere. This stunning and comfortable French walnut barrel back chair, club chair, side chair or tub chair has a lovely scrolled swag design arou...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair with Modern Stripe Upholstery
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 20th century Louis XVI style carved giltwood armchair with round tapered legs. This oval back Fauteuil features beautifully carved acanthus leaf appointments and is newly reuph...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Armchair Bergère Louis XVI Neoclassical French White Pink France
Located in New York, NY
Chair bergère Louis XVI neoclassical French white pink France. An armchair bergère made during the Louis XVI period in France. Painted in a white finish. Channeled legs and armrests....
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Birch

Maison Jansen Signed, Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergère, TIger Silk Velvet
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Maison Jansen Signed, Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergère armchair, Scalamandré "Le TIgre" Silk Velvet The "Jansen Paris" stamp clearly visible on the unde...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Silk, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marquise or Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood marquise or bergere. This stunning antique French Louis XVI style gilt wood marquise, loveseat, bergere or chair is most comfortable. It ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Armchairs with a Gold Leaf Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style armchairs. These carved wood chairs are in a gold leaf finish and are known as marquise due to their extra wide seat, typically wider than...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

19th Century, Pair of French Lacquered and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
19th century, pair of French lacquered and giltwood armchairs Measurements: cm H 98 x W 62 x D 65, seat H 44 cm This delightful pair of armchairs, in lacquered and gilded wood, ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large pair of giltwood bergeres with a hod shaped back and deeply carved gadrooning beading and fluted legs. These great chairs date fr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Louis XVI Walnut Bergère Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th century) walnut bergère armchairs with bow knot top and striped upholstery.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XVI Painted Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
Arched carved back and seat with loose cushion upholstered in a striped green silk fabric, circular tapered fluted legs.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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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 dur...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French 1890s Louis XVI Style Painted Wood Bergère Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood wingback bergère chairs from the late 19th century, with carved décor and new upholstery. Born in France during the later years of the 1...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique Pair of French Louis XV Upholstered Bergere Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant pair of antique Louis XV upholstered arm chairs. Freshly upholstered in a black velvet with nailhead trim bordering the edges and the frames refinished in a dark walnut fi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Cane Armchair, 1870s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 18th century French Louis XVI cane armchair Bergere from 1870s. Has been painted in grey. Nice quality.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Cane, 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 l...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilded Fauteuils
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th century pair of French fauteuils or armchairs in the Louis XVI style with carved and gilded frames. The chairs are beautifully upholstered in a taupe leather with decorativ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Louis XVI Oak and Upholstered Armchairs or Bergère, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of Louis XVI oak and upholstered armchairs or bergère, 20th century.  
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Oak

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

Pair of French Louis XVI Velvet Bergeres & Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (20th century) bergeres with floral cut velvet tapestry upholstery with matching ottoman (3 piece set).
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Tapestry, Velvet, 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

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

Louis XVI Style Hollywood Regency Fauteuils Scalamandre Silk Upholstery Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI style Hollywood Regency fauteuils or armchairs in a stunning Scalamandre silk upholstery. I have four pair of these wonderfully deco...
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1960s Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 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 features a straight back, topped with a carved upper rail flanked with petite finials. The arms, offering a great sense of privacy, showcase scrolled extremities and are partially upholstered at the top while their supports are accented with guilloche style motifs. The marquise (a wide bergère chair) has been recently reupholstered in a neutral tone fabric complimenting the classical lines beautifully. Raised on four fluted legs topped with carved rosettes and presenting petite beads on the apron, this Louis XVI marquise...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Jansen Style Fauteuils or Armchairs, Louis XVI Form with Velvet Fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
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

French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, France
YOU HAVE THE POSSIBILITY TO BUY A PAIR OR MORE CHAIRS. IMPORTANT : THIS LOUIS XVI CHAIRS ARE NOT A COPIES BUT 100% ORIGINALS !! Exceptional set of Louis XVI lyre chairs in lacquered wood, a prized model and symbol of refinement in the 18th century. While these chairs are unstamped, their details are strongly reminiscent of a production by Jacob: finessed sculpture with sophisticated grooves…these proportions are perfect and light, a touch of exquisite taste. These chairs feature ancient lacquer in two tones (white with blue highlights) The seats have been restored The assembly of these chairs has been checked and remains solid - The original trim on the springs and straps have been preserved and remain in good condition. The chairs stayed in the same family and the laque is in it original vintage statement and has been very good preserved. These chairs are covered with a luxurious silk a blue gray and silver combination that perfectly matches the original lacquer from Maison Tassinari and Chatel...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Silk, Lacquer, Wood

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved 3-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved three-piece salon suite frames. The ornately carved set comprising of a settee and a pair of fauteuils a la Reine (armchair...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Louis XVI fauteuils. Elegant yet comfortable. In it's original woven velvet and silk tapestry upholstery. The pair of giltwood chairs do...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

1950s Gilt and Painted French Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of 1950s ivory and gilt painted French bergere chairs. They are in very good condition with some age appropriate patina. The silk striped cushions...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent pair of 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood open armchairs of exceptional quality and scale. Each of the armchairs with elongated oval backs, carved frame bander...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Hand Carved Louis XVI Bergère Amrchair
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carved Louis XVI bergère armchair from France, upholstered in vintage fabric. This 18th century French armchair is hand carved in fruitwood (prob...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood

Louis XVI Style French 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 last owner with high quality fabric, 20/2...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Jansen Style, Louis XVI, French Armchair, Ivory Painted Wood, Silk, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XVI style bergère, arm or wingback chair in a fine silk velvet upholstery attributed to Maison Jansen. The finest carvings possible on this bell flower motif frame with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Chic Pair of Elegant Fine French Fauteuils in soft pink & mint upholstery
Located in Bronx, NY
- Elegant pair of fine of Louis XVI fauteuils This pair of French Fauteuils features oval backs, scrolled and partially upholstered arms, 4 fluted and tapered legs typical of the Lo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

19th Century French Hand-Carved Louis XVI Style Bergère à Oreilles
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique French Louis XVI style Bergère à Oreilles, circa 1860, featuring wonderful hand-carved neoclassical details carved into the frame with upholstered back, arms, seat, and loose...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Caned Bergere
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted mahogany caned bergere (late 19th century). Matching ottoman Dealer reference number #050651B. 
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Mahogany

18th Century French Petit Bergère with Hand Carvings and Cane, Louis XVI
Located in Sofia, BG
18th century French bergere in cane and hand carved wood, backrest and armrests with detailed ornamentation. Original cane is damaged and ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair with Distressed Fabric
Located in Madrid, ES
Design elements of this 19th century square-back, distressed silk upholstered armchair relate to the larger "bergère à oreilles" (with ears) within which the sitter is enclosed by up...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Silk, Hardwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Porter's Chairs in Carved Walnut
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of walnut Porter chairs in the Louis XVI style featuring hand carved acanthus leaves on the crest rail and arms, tapered legs with cabled fluting, central bow on the seat rail a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Caned French Louis XVI Style White Distress Painted Bergere Salon Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of caned French Louis XVI style white distress painted Bergere salon chairs. Items feature cane backs, white painted distressed finish, loose cushions, solid wood construction, ...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Cane, Wood

19th Century French Carved Louis XVI Bergere in Yellow Velvet Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century bergere in yellow velvet and carved frame in Louis XVI style. France, circa 1880 Perfect condition.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Velvet

Important Pair of Italian Painted Fauteuils Florence, 18th Century
Located in Buchanan, MI
An important pair of Italian painted fauteuils Florence, 18th century Each having a Tassinari and Chatel silk-upholstered shield form padded bac...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs Manner of Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs manner of Jansen.
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1930s Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Charming 19th Century Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Child's Chairs Upholstered.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming 19th century pair of Louis XV style painted child's chairs, great worn painted finish with lovely old patina, blue silk damask.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Fine Pair of Painted Bergeres in French Linen, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of bergeres, having a painted frame with natural wear to finish; each bowed gadrooned crestrail continues into downswept arms, outcarved with graduated husking, finishing with s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Fine Pair of French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved bergères, the recently upholstered and restored armchairs with a padded back, sides and loose cushion seat in ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Giltwood

Pair of Marquises, France, Louis XVI, circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
Carved and off-white lacquered wood, upholstered with a cushion seat; the rectangular back connects to padded armrests, ending in scrolls, above curved ...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Beech

19th Century French Gilt Carved Bergère
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century fine French Louis XVI gilt carved bergère.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Giltwood

SALE 18th Century Louis XVI Bergère from France by P. Bernard and JME
By Pierre Bernard
Located in Sofia, BG
A masterfully carved 18th century Louis XVI bergère from France, resting on fluted tapered legs. The chair frame is embellished with fantastic detailed carvings, cabriolet back with ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Textile, Walnut

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

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Brass

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

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

French Louis XVI Marquis Bergere Chair in White Linen
Located in Essex, MA
French 20th century Louis XVI style marquise armchair. A French Louis XVI-style marquise wide seat chair from the early 20th century. This Louis XVI...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

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

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Tapestry, Wood

Pair of Leather Tufted Louis XVI Style Armchairs C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early 20th century wingback French leather tufted armchairs. The chairs stand on four straight fluted legs. They are upholster in tufted caramel colored leather with nailhead...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Brass

French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Red Velvet, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in red velvet, 18th century Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic D...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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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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