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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
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

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

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

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair 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

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Fabric, 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

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

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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

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Upholstery, Wood

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 Carved Bergere Chair with Pink Salmon Upholstery.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 34 3/4in Width: 28in Depth: 28in Seat Height: 18in This vintage Louis XVI style upholstered bergere chair is made of the highest quality and is perfect for you ...
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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 recta...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Paint

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

Pair Antique Walnut Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fine, hand-carved, walnut Louis XVI style bergères. One chair is approximately 1" taller than the other.
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1830s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

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

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

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

Maison Jansen Style Louis XVI Creme Painted Royal Blue Bergere Marquis Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning French-made marquis or "wide bergère" chair that is done in sumptuous royal blue chenille or velvet with gimp trim surrounding the upholstery. The chair features ...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Beech

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

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Fabric, Wood

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 carved details and proportions. Upholstery and arms and the back are quite faded. Arm upholstery...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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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

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Upholstery, Giltwood

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

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

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 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, chairs or loveseats/ This stunning pair of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

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

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Fabric, Wood

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

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

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Velvet, Wood

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

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Fabric, Hardwood

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

19th Century French Hand Carved Bergere Chairs - Armchairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant French hand carved bergere chairs with richly decorated wooden frame hand painted in light grey and brand new upholstery in turquoise silk textile. Very comfortable shape an...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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Walnut, Giltwood

Pair of 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

Pair of Louis XVI Style Distressed Carved Wood Bergere Chairs With Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36 in W: 25 in D: 27 in SH: 18 1/2 in This exceptional pair of mid-20th century Louis XVI style Bergère chairs blends the timeless elegance of French neoclassical de...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

French 19th Century Exquisitely Carved Walnut Bergere with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite French 19th Century Louis XVI elegant and comfortable finely carved walnut armchair bergere chair with new high end British upholstery. Will add a touch of class and sophis...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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Velvet, Wood

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

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

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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Upholstery, Walnut

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

Painted and gilt Louis XVI style bergere chairs circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted and gilt Louis XVI style bergere chairs circa 1950 with recent burlap fabric.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilted Dining Chairs with caned seats
Located in Miami, FL
Pair French Louis XVI style dining side chairs from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling and hand carved excellence on the entire framework, emphasizing typical neoclassic...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Giltwood, Cane

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 chair, bergère, or porters chair has been profes...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut, Velvet

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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

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Leather, Wood

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

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Wingback Bergere ~ Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Wingback Bergere ~ Armchair represents the dawn of comfort in luxurious seating fit for a king! The generous seat back is conjoined with two sides t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Silk, Hardwood, Paint

Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style Grisaille Painted Bergeres
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of antique Louis XVI style grisaille painted bergeres, 19th century. With original grisaille paint. Arched back with floral carving, serpentine shaped down swept arms, resting o...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Louis XVI Walnut Bergère Armchairs
Located in Queens, 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

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

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Damask, Giltwood

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

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Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood

Pair 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

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

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

Louis XVI Style Satin Upholstered Bergere
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bergere, with fluted legs. 38" H x 27" W x 23" D; seat: 19" H. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
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20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Satin, Upholstery, Wood

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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Fabric, Giltwood, Upholstery, Beech

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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