Architect and designer Paola Navone has had an enormous impact on modern furniture design. For over 40 years, she has created interior furnishings for residential and hospitality spaces. She has traveled the world and infused her experiences into her creations, developing a strong appreciation for the architecture and design of Asia. This includes the use of bamboo in much of her furniture, as well as in the simple, natural look of her works.
Not adhering to a single style, Navone’s work reflects a range of influences. She is just as comfortable fashioning a simple, rustic footstool as she is creating an opulent pendant lamp. From her sofas and armchairs to the design of her table lamps and vases, the eclectic variation demonstrates her versatility and innovation.
Navone was born and raised in Turin, Italy. She studied architecture at Turin’s polytechnic school and graduated in 1973. Shortly after, she moved to Milan and entered the world of interior design and architecture. She also worked as a product designer, event organizer and teacher.
Throughout the 1980s, Navone was part of the Memphis Group — a collective of designers and architects who challenged the conventions of traditional design — and associated with such notable designers as Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini. She also belonged to the avant-garde design group Studio Alchimia, which shared many affiliations with the Memphis Group.
In 1983, Navone won the Osaka International Design Award and in 2000, she was named the AW Architektur & Wohnen Designer of the Year. In 2011, she won the ELLE Decor International Design Award. In recent years, Navone has collaborated with Crate & Barrel and clothing retailer Anthropologie and continues to work with companies across the architecture and design industries.
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Gervasoni Panda Bergere Armchair in Aspen 03 Upholstery & White/Gray Resin Fiber
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Important proportions characterise the Bergere Panda 19 chair, with armrests and an oversized backrest that develops with a considerable height. It is made with a structure and feet ...
Resin
$1,803Sale Price|50% Off
GRAY Wooden Indoor Bergere by Gervasoni with painted base and cushions
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Carson, CA
Gray Bergere armchair by Paola Navone The GRAY 06 bergère has a curved design that evokes the classic Nordic style. It features a very high and prominent backrest with an enveloping...
Upholstery, Oak
Louis XV Period Bergere in Chinoiserie Toile
Located in Pembroke, MA
A generous French Louis XV period armchair or bergere (Circa 1760), newly-upholstered in Scalamandre green and white Chinoiserie pattered t...
Beech, Paint
$771Sale Price|50% Off
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
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...
Textile, Cane, Walnut
$1,005Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 28 in
1970s Vintage French Provincial Bergere Armchairs, Cotton & Wood Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Wood
19th Century French Regence Style Giltwood Bergère
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Regence style giltwood bergère. Beautifully detailed and comfortable antique French Regence style gilt wood bergère chair n...
Wood
Louis XVI Painted Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
Arched carved back and seat with loose cushion upholstered in a striped green silk fabric, circular tapered fluted legs.
Wood
Faux Suede Directoire Style Bergere
Located in New York, NY
Elegant faux suede Directoire style bergere with fluted and tapered legs and curved columnar arm details. Natural colored wood showing great a...
Suede
Custom Upholstered Faux Paint Decorated Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom bergere with fixed back, loose pillow seat, faux paint decorated frame with a distressed finish, resting on cabriole legs. Covered in plaid fabric with slight nubby feel and t...
Fabric, Hardwood
$5,950 / set
H 47.75 in W 28 in D 30 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted and Carved Wooden Bergères à Oreilles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood bergères à oreilles from the 19th century, with carved ribbon motifs and upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, each of ...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Italian Bergères
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of Italian painted and gilded bergères, circa 1940. Grand scale and elegant design. Beautiful combination of natural wicker and distress...
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
$2,996Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 42 in W 33 in D 42 in
French Bergère Armchairs Chinoiserie Fabric Down Cushions by Classics Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Cotton, Wood
Vintage Regency Bergere Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency Bergere chairs. Beautiful hand carved detail on the classic shape. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Wood
$3,100
H 29.93 in W 30.32 in D 28.35 in
Bergère Armchair in Blue Toile de Jouy Upholstery, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French Napoleon III armchair, dating from the second half of the 19th century, combines generous proportions with timeless decorative appeal. Raised on turned ebonized w...
Brass