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
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 fin...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Birch
Hermes Ochre Patinated Leather Period Louis XVI Winged Bergere
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome patinated Hermes ochre leather wing winged bergère. Bronze nail heads line the exterior and inset of the back of the chair. Turned and fluted wood legs. Arms have a leathe...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair Of Vintage Louis XVI Style Carved And Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The pair of elegant fauteuils have low oval shaped backs and carved reeded and scrolled arm ends on tapering supports with fluted bases. The wide oval seats are raised on fluted tape...
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20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Fauteuils Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Discovered in the South of France, these dressy 19th-century fauteuils have the oval backs, scrolled handrests and straight legs associated with Louis XVI pieces. Newly upholstered i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, 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
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs C. 18th Century
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils, crafted circa 1770, epitomize the elegance and refinement of the late 18th century French design. The finely carved wooden frames feature delicat...
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18th Century Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Antique French Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style hand cream painted and carved pair of two bergeres or armchairs in original diamond cut fabric in very good condition as well as of hi...
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1880s Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Caned Bergere
Located in Queens, NY
"French Louis XVI-style (Late 19th Century) ormolu mounted mahogany caned bergere (Related item: 050651B)
Shows wear and tear."
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Ultra Rare Pair of Petite Sized Balloon Back French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very, very rare size of bergere chairs! These chairs are only 32 tall x 24 wide x 23 deep and have a normal seat height of 19 inches. They are perfect for a bedroom or boud...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Pair of Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Armchairs Louis
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
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 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
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Louis XVI Style Creme Paint Decorated Distressed Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 35 3/4in W: 26in D: 26 1/2in SH: 18in
This vintage Louis XVI style distressed creme paint decorated bergere chair is made of the highest quality and is perfect for y...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 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
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Louis XVI Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Upholstered Fauteuil.
Measures 26.5" in width, 30" in depth and 38" in height. Sest height is 19".
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
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
Materials
Textile, Cane, Walnut
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Giltwood
Superb Pair of Paint Decorated White French Carved Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a charming and sophisticated pair of antique-white paint bergere chairs in antique creme paint. The chairs are in good conditon as far as the frames are concerned thought the...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
3-Piece Set of French Louis XVI Velvet Bergéres
Located in Queens, NY
3-Piece Set of French Louis XVI-style (20th Century) bergeres with floral cut velvet tapestry upholstery with matching ottoman (PRICED AS Set)
Ottoman dimensions: 25" in.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Velvet, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Style Back Porter's Chairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Add a dramatic statement to your space with this rare pair of 19th-century French Provincial hall chairs in the Louis XVI style. Made in France circa 1880, these chairs feature hand-...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Walnut
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
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A Silver Gilt Wood Hollywood Regency Style Marquise Armchair
Located in London, Park Royal
A Hollywood Regency style marquise armchair featuring elegant curves and a glamorous silver gilt wood finish. The chairs have a plump feather seat c...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Caned Painted Bergere Chairs Louis XVI Style, Loose Seat Cushions Pair
Located in Miami, FL
French Caned & Painted Louis XVI Bergere Chairs, Loose Seat Cushions PR
Offered for sale is a pair of French caned and painted wood Louis XVI style bergere chairs with loose seat c...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Foam, 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
Materials
Velvet
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
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Fireside Chairs 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 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
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century French Bergeres
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of 20th-century French bergères combines timeless elegance with comfort, reflecting the sophistication of traditional French design. Crafted in the classic Louis ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Luis XVI Armchair, Wood Frame Hand Carved, Gold Leaf Finishing, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
LSXVI style inspired armchair. The first one was designed and made probably at the end of 1800, but it is still in current classical Belloni production.
Wood frame finely hand carve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Maison Jansen Attributed, Louis XVI, Armchairs, Painted Wood, Silk, France 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Bergeres in A Distressed Frame having a Scalamandre upholstery. Simply stunning white washed finely carved frames c...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
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
Materials
Giltwood
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
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
Jansen Style, Louis XVI, French Armchair, Ivory Painted Wood, Silk, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
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
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
Materials
Giltwood
Fine Quality Pair of Giltwood Belle Epoque Crossed Arrows Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly spectacular pair of brightly gilded French-made cane bottom Bergere chairs. The chairs feature incredible carved frames with gorgeous, crossed arrows and a fantastic ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Antique French Shabby Chic Bergere Window Seat Bench Original Paint Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Black Leather Bergeres, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Black Leather Upholstered Bergeres, leather covered arm rests and carved scroll decoration on four fluted tapered legs. 37.25" H x 27" W x 21" D; sea...
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20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
French Louis XVI Style Channel Back Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style channel back bergere. This stunning and comfortable French Louis XVI style walnut barrel back chair, club chair, side chair or tub chair has a lovely scrolled ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Pearson Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Fauteuils
By Pearson Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Pearson Louis XVI Style Upholstered Fauteuils with matching pillows. Golden Cream color. Very comfy feather and down filled cushions
Measures 28" in width and 30" in depth an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Of Louis XVI Paint Decorated Low Caned Salon Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A remarkable pair of very low French style Salon chairs in striking paint. Pair of paint decorated fauteuils with oval cane back and a contrasting dark green leather seat with matchi...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Leather Bergere Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of French Louis XVI style chairs that have been reupholstered with black leather.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of French Ebonized Black Lacquer Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous black frames in black lacquer. The upholstery is in good vintage condition and may have defects not visible on the photos. The Measures 39.75 tall x 27.5 wide x 2...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Style Paint Decorated And Gilt Fauteuil
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and decorative early 20th century French fauteuil with a fine green painted and gilt carved frame with guilloche bands on the oval back, arms and seat rail and having a carv...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, 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
Materials
Walnut
Fantastic Pair of Carved Walnut Antique French Bergere Parlor Chairs Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
First, I should mention that these chairs look so much like leather chairs, it's incredible to see in person. The simulation is spectacular. They have been newly reupholstered, and t...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Newly Reupholstered Louis XVI Style Fauteuil in Ochre Les Touches
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This newly reupholstered Louis XVI-style fauteuil armchair combines classic elegance with a fresh look. The armchair has been reupholstered in the timeless Brunschwig & Fils "Les Tou...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs Manner of Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs manner of Jansen.
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1930s Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV-XVI Style Walnut Marquise
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
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Louis Xvi bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bergere chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI bergere chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and 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.