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Louis XV Bergere Chairs

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
Etienne Meunier Louis XV Beechwood Bergeres, Pair
By Etienne Meunier
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XV Carved Beech Wood Bergeres, circa 1750, with burnt orange and white upholstery on cabriole legs, stamped "E. Meunier". 35.5" H x 28.5" W x 29" D; seat 16" H. Prove...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Period French Louis XV Carved Bergere Cabriolet, Paris, circa 1760
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Period French Louis XV carved bergere cabriolet, Paris circa 1760 The regal bergere cabriolet is referred to as the chair of kings. This chair is ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Elegant Bergere Chair with Chinoiserie Print Silk Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This elegant vintage chair, has a loose seat cushion and back pillow. A comfortable seat with down filled cushion and pillow. The silk fabric depicts Chinoiserie scenery. The pain...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Silk, Wood

Pair 19th Century French Louis XV, Regence Armchairs, Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XV - Regence armchairs ~ Bergeres are an incredibly stylish way to add comfortable seating to your favorite room! Upholstered in a very high-quality ta...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

French Country Louis XV Style Lavender Grey Upholstery Bergere Chair, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
This elegant pair of French country Louis XV-style bergère chairs evokes a timeless sophistication with their classic form and luxurious upholstery. The frames, crafted from weathere...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Mated Pair Similarly Upholstered French Carved Walnut Louis Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant mated pair of French Louis-style bergère chairs showcases the refined craftsmanship and timeless sophistication of 19th and early 20th-century French design. Constructed...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Elegant Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Fauteuil
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Louis XV style fauteuil with a carved and painted frame in a gray-green tone with antiqued gilt details. With floral crest and carved ribbed arms. The shaped seat rail wit...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Louis XV Style 1880s Painted Bergère Chairs with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted wood bergères à oreilles chairs from circa 1880 with carved floral motifs, cabriole legs and used upholstery. This exquisite pair of French Lo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Bergere Chair With Exquisite Shape and Carved Cabriole legs. Vintage.
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Vintage French Bergere. Distressed Upholstery. White washed Finish. Love the Condition . High Rounded Back. Low, Deep Seat. Exposed Wood. Nail Head Trim Along The Edges of Uph...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Style Leather Desk Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The deep shaped seat is upholstered in brown leather, and its shaped rail mirrors the back and has carved scrolled foliate motifs. Raised on four carved cabriole legs with heavy knee...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Wood

French Louis XV Gilt Bergére Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
"French Louis XV-style (19th Century) gilt and caned panel bergere arm chair with gold floral seat cushion Antique condition. Shows wear."
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood

Elegant Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Fauteuil
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Louis XV style fauteuil with a carved and painted frame in a gray-green tone with antiqued gilt details. With floral crest and carved ribbed arms. The shaped seat rail wit...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique 18th Century French Gilded Bergere Armchair with Stud Floral Detailing
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Wonderful Antique 18th century French gilded Bergere armchair with stud detailing. Silk Damask Cushions with tassel borders. Embroidered hardBoard with ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Carved Paint Decorated Caned Fauteuils for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XV style in pale taupe paint with carved white painted details and painted caned back and seat. With classic French leafy details and shaped X stretchers on cabriole legs. With...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Cane, Wood

19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Framed Pair French Bergères / Armchairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of our exquisite mid 19th-century French Louis XV parcel gilt walnut patinated framed bergères armchairs. This decorative pair showcases unparalleled...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Régence Style Fauteuils with Modern Fabrics
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of mid-19th century French Régence style Fauteuils: full of French charm, this French Régence Style pair of armchairs have been updated with modern fabrics that are in keeping w...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Beech

Pair of Silver Gilt Bergeres in Silk Fabric, Louis XV-Style
Located in Houston, TX
Large silver gilt bergere chair frames in Louis XV- style with cabriole legs Center cartouche at the crest. Upholstered in a lovely aqua and cream...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Solid Oak French Louis XV Style French 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XV style bergère chairs, crafted in the 19th century, showcases the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of traditional French design. Made from solid ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Oak

Italian, Savoy, Carved Walnut Leather Upholstered Bergere, 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Shockingly handsome and robust this wingchair or bergere takes French design of the Louis XV period and makes it so uniquely Italian, of larger scale and having exaggerated wings wit...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

18th Century French Caned Bergère de Bureau
Located in Manhasset, NY
18th century French caned bergère de Bureau. A Louie XV beechwood bergère de Bureau with leather squab cushion, circa 1740. Magnificently carved. One...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
19th century French Louis XV Bergère armchairs in their original patina still very comfortable, perfect for deco or your next project...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Italian Rococó Louis XV Fauteuils or Slipper Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Italian Rococó Fauteuils or slipper chairs.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant pair of French Louis XV style armchairs upholstered in gray fabric with matching piping. The ornate carved wooden frames are masterfully painted in a beautifully antiqued ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Brown Tufted Leather Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Louis XV style brown button tufted leather fauteuils with carved frames having full length manchettes and button tufted seat and back. The chairs with cabriole legs and carve...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Armchairs in Blue Suede
Located in Chicago, US
Elegant pair of Louis XV–style bergère armchairs, circa 18th century, featuring carved and painted wooden frames. Upholstered in rich royal blue suede on the seats, arms. The chairs ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut, Suede, Silk

Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Azure Blue Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This pair of mid-20th century carved walnut wood armchairs is in the classic French Louis XV style. The hand carved frames are detailed with simple fluting, scrolling armrests, and g...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Bergére Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) green painted and gilt rope carved trimmed bergere Armchairs with Ikat-style blue cut velvet and beige satin upholstery. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Vintage French Louis XV Style Wingback Bergere Armchairs, W J Sloane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage French Louis XV style wingback bergere armchairs, W & J Sloane. These chairs were made in Italy, and originally sold by W & J Sloane Inc. Items feature solid wood fra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs Upholstered in Beige Leather
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of 19th century Louis XV Bergeres upholstered in Leather and woven grasscloth. The painted surfaces have quite a few layers of chippy paint, which looks wonderful. T...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair Of Fine Quality Carved Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The elegant Louis XV style armchair with a carved and scrolled crest rail with open cartouche in the center. The sloping arms with scrolls and the ends with carved acanthus leaves. R...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

A Pair of Louis XV Style Bergères
Located in New York, NY
A pair of charming Louis XV style bergères with tight back, loose seat cushion, covered in a Belgian linen. The frames are painted in a washed gray finish that has developed a soft ...
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20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Linen, Fruitwood

Set of 4 French Louis XV 19th Century Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Beautiful Set of 4 French Louis XV Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs This stunning and sturdy set of four 19th-century French upholstered fauteuil armchairs is a superb example of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery

French Louis XV Style Winged Bergere and Matching Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XV style winged bergere with a matching ottoman all with a charming painted finish of cream and light blue.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Antique French Carved Walnut And Parcel Gilt Armchair
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique French 19th century carved walnut Bergère armchair. Features a detail carving of a winged lion or griffin at the crest of the left side. Scrolls and floral carvings throughou...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XV painted bergeres ~ armchairs will add a delightful accent to your interior decor, plus surprisingly comfortable o...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs were crafted on a diminutive scale, making the pair perfect for cozy seating groups, the bedroom or as accent chairs. The undulating for...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Fruitwood

Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular pair of John Widdicomb caned back Louis XV Fauteuils chairs. We love the stunning original tortoise shell finish with gold details. These ch...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Louis XV Pair of Chairs in Linen
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style of chairs reupholstered in a white linen fabric. Perfect for any sitting room, at the foot of a bed, hallway and more. The fabric has been professi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Armchairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of French Louis XV style, leather bergere armchairs with nailhead trim to the leather, carved cabriole legs and slate blue and ivory check patterned fabric seat backs. Some s...
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20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Fabric

Pair of Hunt Slonem Early 19th Century Louis XV Style French Bergere Chairs
Located in Summit, NJ
Pair of early 19th century Louis XV style French Bergere chairs with caned back and seat. Hand painted wood with gold leaf carvings. Seat cushi...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Pair Vintage French style Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs by Baker Furniture Co.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Vintage French style Louis XV Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered Bergere Chairs by Baker Furniture Company. Very high quality designer chairs. Blue floral upholstery and chairs ar...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Fine Pair of Late 18th C Beautiful Painted Greyish Blue Louis XV Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 18th century Louis XV period painted greyish blue bergeres. Covered in a damask.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Bergere chairs Louis XV-Style
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Pair of 19th Century (1850) Bergere chairs in mahogany with re-upholstered fabric.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Linen, Mahogany

Bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in painted and patinated wood, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in walnut and patinated wood, Napoleon III period
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1850s European Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

A Pair of Louis XV Style Bergeres
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Louis XV style bergeres in a Belgian linen. A charming pair of Louis XV style bergere chairs, featuring a grayish white painted frame, raised on cabriole legs and covered ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Linen, Fruitwood

Italian Louis XV Style Walnut Double Wall Caned and Upholstered Bergère Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Italian made French Louis XV Style Double Wall Caned and Upholstered Bergère Armchair. Removable cushions may easily reupholstered. Features double wall caning on sides and back a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut, Upholstery, Cane

Pair of 19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Bergères
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian Louis XV style Bergères. Stylish and comfortable best describe this beautiful pair of antique Italian chairs...
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1890s Italian Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Bergere Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Bergere Lounge Arm Chair. Item features blue, yellow, and beige printed upholstery, finely carved and distressed frame, stretc...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Rare French Louis XV Paint Decorated Corbielle Style Bergere Club Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare French Louis XV paint-decorated corbeille style bergère club chair is a superb example of 18th-century inspired craftsmanship, blending elegance, comfort, and artistry. The...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Time-worn Antique French Louis 18th century Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This remarkable pair of time-worn antique French Louis 18th century bergere chairs exudes authentic character, charm, and the unmistakable patina of age. Crafted from finely carved w...
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1780s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Fine Louis XV Beechwood Bergere, early 18th cent.
By Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Louis XV Beechwood Bergere, Mid 18th Century Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Tilliard Covered in floral tapestry Height 43in. Width 29in. Depth 23in. Provenance: THE PROPERTY...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XV-Style Bergère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite, 1920s French painted bergère in the Louis XV style. The chair features delicately carved details, a fresh coat of “greige” paint with a light coat of hand applied antiqu...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Linen, Walnut, Paint

Set of Four 20th Century Italian Chateau D Ax Louis XV Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of four Italian made Chateau d'Ax Spa French Louis XV style Tapestry armchair in good vintage condition with firm seat and beautiful carvings. Listing includes solid wood frame, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair Ponteuse Louis XV Style Bergeres With New Aubergine Velvet Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this pair of antique wing back bergeres date from 1900. Louis XV style chair frames feature detailed, decorative carving and a worn gilt finish. Newly upholstered i...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Louis XV Style French Cream Painted Wood Carved Bergères Chairs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style bergères chairs from the 20th century with cream painted finish, floral carved crest, knees and apron, and cabriole legs. Exuding timeless elegance, t...
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20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Style Bergère with Carved Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Louis XV style armchair features an ornately carved wooden frame that is finished in a beautifully antiqued white patina that contrasts the rich gray upholstery w...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Fine Quality Carved French Louis XV Walnut Square Back Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality French Louis XV carved walnut bergère chair exemplifies the refinement and craftsmanship of 19th century design. Featuring a rare square back silhouette, this bergè...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wingback Armchairs ~ Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wingback Armchairs ~ Bergeres feature graceful naturalistic lines, a beautifully patinaed, distressed painted finish, and linen upholstery for a soft, comfortable effect! The tailored lines of this pair combined with the weathered finish to make them a perfect choice for the casual decor, the country french decor...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Linen, Hardwood

Antique French Hand-Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Chair, Down Cushion circa 1880s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Louis XV style Upholstered Bergere Chair Hand-Made in France during the late 1800's from Solid Walnut. The seat cushion is down filled and the seat back is padded with...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Mid-20th Century Louis XV Style Carved Oak Upholstered Bergeres Fauteuils
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid 20th Century Louis XV Style intricately Carved stained Oak and Upholstered Fauteuils / bergere chairs. Two pairs available. Clean, newer Upholstery. Measures 28" in wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Louis Xv bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV 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 Baker Furniture Company, Maison Jansen, Henredon, and John Widdicomb. 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 $650 and tops out at $24,950 while the average work can sell for $3,500.