Regency Bergere Chairs
REGENCY STYLE
Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.
Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.
George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.
Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.
Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.
Find a collection of antique Regency tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Regency
Period: 19th Century
FOUR FINE AND ANTIQUE REGENCY BERGERE MOTHER OF PEARL EBONISED SIDE CHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Ebony
Antique bergere library chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
19thc mahogany library chair
This 19thc mahogany library chair was made circa 1825.
Library chairs are a wonderful item of furniture for your home.
It has square tapering legs with spade feet.
Having bergère caning to the back and sides, with a loose tobacco buttoned leather cushion.
The cabinetmaker selected a golden mahogany to make the armrests.
Imagine relaxing back in this classic antique library...
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1820s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Faux Rosewood Caned Tub Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Wit arched crest rail with reeded scrolled carving over a caned back and seat. Down swept arms and saber legs ending on casters. Loose cushion seat.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Regency Mahogany Bergere Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
English mahogany bergere arm chair Regency period circa 1815 attributed to Gillows. Frame caned throughout with arched top rail and down swept arms ending with ball ebonised terminal...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Essex, MA
With rounded upholstered back with mahogany frame.The ends of the arms with turned reeded supports. Upholstered seat with tapered reeded legs and ending on casters. Very good conditi...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Faux Rosewood Caned Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
With arched back barrel form with caned back and sides, loose leather cushion and caned seat. Saber legs and casters.
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Caned Bergere And Ottoman
Located in Essex, MA
With straight molded crestrail over a caned back and sides, the arms with leather arm pads, tufted green leather seat cushion over a caned seat. Pull out foot rest. Raised on circula...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Caned Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
With a curved carved back and sides raised on circular tapered legs. Nice carved details overall. Completely newly caned with removable upholstered original seat newly upholstered in...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Regency Bergère Armchairs in the manner of Gillows
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency bergère library armchairs, in the style of Gillows of Lancaster and London. With salmon faux suede buttonned squab cushions....
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Regency Faux Rosewood Caned Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
With an arched back. Completely newly hand caned. Reeded chair rail. Raised on circular tapered reeded legs. Casters.
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Regency Mahogany Caned Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
With straight back and arms and caned overall in excellent condition. Seat recently newly caned. Used suede cushions and raised on circular tapered legs with brass cup casters. Very ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
William IV Bergere finished with Goat Skin Leather
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day. We also ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Goatskin, Leather
Pair of Patinated Regency Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs / Lounge, Bronze
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Patinated Regency Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Fantastic patina on this pair of regency library armchairs which still maintain...
Category
1890s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique circa 1815 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonsied & Gold Leaf Regency Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Regency ebonised gold leaf painted and mother of pearl inlaid occasional bergere chair
A very good looking we...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Unusual Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chair
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual chair with arched back newly caned. The sides newly caned and the sides swing open to access easily. Raised on square section legs and very l...
Category
1830s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th Century Regency Ebonised Carved Library Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Regency ebonised carved library chair with needlepoint back and seat, of solid wood construction and finely carved details. The arms of t...
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1810s Irish Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Stamped circa 1815 Jennens & Bettridge Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Regency Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite fully stamped original circa 1815 Regency Jennens & Bettridge LTD Birmingham ebonised gold leaf painted occasional bergere chair
...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Pine
Pair of Antique Regency Berger Mother of Pearl Side Occasional Chairs & Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side chairs and matching tray table
A very good looking well made and decorative suite. In truth, they rarely come up for sale in pairs, they usually turn up as singles and are rare survivors. This set has lovely mother of pearl inlay, some great gold leaf painting and the original ebonised finish. The seats are early rattan...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Pine
Four Antique Regency Bergere Mother of Pearl Ebonised Side Occasional Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side chairs
A very good looking well made and decorative suite of chairs. In truth, I have never seen a suite of four before, they usually turn up as singles and are rare survivors. This suite has lovely mother of pearl inlay, some great gold leaf painting and the original ebonised finish. The seats are early rattan...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of Regency Lyre Form Rosewood Library Chairs
Located in London, by appointment only
A very good pair of Regency rosewood lyre-shaped library armchairs. Upholstered in figured blue material with loose squab seat cushions, the chairs have tall shaped and curved backs ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Stunning Suite of Six Regency Hardwood Bergere Dining Chairs Velvet Chesterfield
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime suite of six original Regency circa 1810-1820 sabre leg dining chairs
These are a very well made set, the frames are ornately carved...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
English Regency Bergere Chair Painted Ebonized Wood and Cane
Located in Savannah, GA
Exquisite 19th century ebonized wooden bergère armchair with caned back, bottom and sides. It is difficult to photograph all the details so please view all of the images. The origina...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Damask, Fruitwood
Very Rare Suite of Four Regency circa 1815 Hand Painted Bergere Rattan Chairs 4
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original suite of four circa 1810-1820 Regency hand painted green with floral details bergere chairs
A very good looking well made and...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Regency Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
N turned and tapering legs and accentuated back legs.
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Superb Pair of Regency Carved Rosewood Library Bergères
Located in London, GB
Each having scroll backs and arms with foliate carved rosette mounted frames, on turned fluted tapering legs terminating in brass cappings and castors. English, circa 1810.
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Regency Mahogany Library Bergère
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Gillows, with outscrolled back and arms on reeded tapering legs.
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Original Giltwood Famboo Regency Bergere Chairs with Period Gold Gilding
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Regency circa 1810 giltwood famboo chairs
A very good looking and collectable pair of occasional chairs. These have the original and now distressed giltwood finish, the frames are famboo which means fake bamboo, at the latter part of the 18th to the early part of the 19th century Chinese furniture...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
George III English Regency Mahogany Bergere or Armchair, circa 1815
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An unusual English Regency period upholstered bergere or armchair having concave backrest corners and carved mahogany acanthus and panel motifs on arm terminals, corner blocks, and s...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Library Bergere
Located in London, GB
Regency mahogany library bergere in the manner of Gillows with outscrolled back and arms on reeded tapering legs.
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Pair of Early 19th Century English Parcel-Gilt Armchairs Attributed to Gillows
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning set of neoclassical ebonized and giltwood chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London and inspired by the forms of Regency designer George Smith. These chairs are identical to a set supplied by Gillows to Colonel Hugh Mongomerie, Earl of Eglington, for his house, Coilesfield, one of the great lost Regency houses...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Rare Early 19th Century Regency Burr Yew Bergere Armchair
Located in London, GB
An unusual early nineteenth century Regency Period burr yew wood leather upholstered bergère armchair of generous proportions, the back flanked with carved acroteria, the scrolling a...
Category
Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Regency bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Regency 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, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency bergere chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bergere chairs, popular names associated with this style include Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge, Gillows of Lancaster & London, and Schumacher. 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 $1,550 and tops out at $76,800 while the average work can sell for $4,654.
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