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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
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

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

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Upholstery, Beech

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

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Giltwood

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

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

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

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

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Upholstery, Giltwood

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

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

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

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Oak

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

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

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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Silk, Giltwood, Velvet

Vintage Louis XVI Style Leather Bergere Chair by Pennsylvania House
Located in Westfield, MA
This vintage Louis XVI style bergère chair by Pennsylvania House exemplifies timeless elegance and traditional craftsmanship. The hand-carved wooden frame showcases classic Louis XVI...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Leather

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

Pair of Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuils
Pair of Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuils
$1,620 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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 French Carved Fruitwood Louis XVI Style Bergere In Neutral Linen - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless elegance! This is a pair of French Louis XVI style bergere chairs upholstered in a neutral linen that coordinates with the painted frames. The paint appears to be original a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

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 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

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

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

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

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

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Upholstery, 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

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

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Velvet, Wood

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

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Wood

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

Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Carved Bergère Armchair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful English Georgian style ornately carved armchair by Ralph Lauren for Henredon Furniture. This French inspired generously scaled bergère chair features original RL white glo...
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Early 2000s Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Brass

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

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Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

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

Exceptional pair of French Louis XVI Style Creme Painted Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and rare form of French creme painted bergere chairs. The chairs are gorgeous, with finely carved frames and beautiful distressed antique creme painted lacquer. T...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

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

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

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Leather, Wood

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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Cane, Walnut

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

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

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Pearson Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Fauteuils
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

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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 back,...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Giltwood

Circa 1880 Pair Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergeres
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1880 Pair Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergeres Gorgeous chairs purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Giltwood

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

A pair of Louis XVI style painted and gilt bergere chairs, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The carved and painted frames with turned and fluted arm supports and tapering legs, all enclosing a fully upholstered backs, arm rests, and lofty cushions, all with recent burlap fa...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

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

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs is the perfect choice for comfortable seating in any room of the home or office. The frames features bold class...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair Of 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

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Leather, Cane, 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

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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

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Fabric, Cane, Foam, Wood

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

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

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Suede, Upholstery, Hardwood

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

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

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

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

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Walnut

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

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Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood

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

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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

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

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Faux Leather, Walnut

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 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

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Velvet, Walnut

21st Century Tulipe Armchair in Jacquard Fabric and Base in Hand-carved Wood
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The elegance of the capitonné manufacturing in refined Jacquard fabric is the distinctive element of the Tulipe armchair, whose shape with low back and wide armrests, suspended on a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Poplar

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

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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