18th Century and Earlier Bergere Chairs

A French Empire Georges Desmalter Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Pediments With Square Tapering Legs & Hoof Feet. François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (1...

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 ...

Rare pair of Louis XVI period armchairs in gilded wood with original double cane armrests. The fluted turned wood legs and hand-carved details are the result of remarkable craftsman...

18th century French caned bergère de Bureau. A Louie XV beechwood bergère de Bureau with leather squab cushion, circa 1740. Magnificently carved. One...

Dimensions - H: 37 3/4 in W: 25 1/4 in D: 24 in SH: 19 in An exceptional 18th century French Louis XVI carved bergère chair, finely crafted and signed by a distinguished Parisian m...

Pair Rare Bergeres Signed by Antoine Leonard Couturier who worked for the Palace during the reign of Louis XV. Christies Provenance.

This elegant 18th-century French bergère, circa 1790, is a fine example of Louis XVI style, blending classical refinement with exceptional craftsmanship. The solid beech wood frame f...

This Petite Louis XVI Bergere once was part of a high end children sitting room in France. The fully upholstered French armchair with closed sides, and a separate seat cushion, has...

This rare French bergère chair dates from the late 18th century, during the elegant transitional period between the Louis XVI and Directoire styles. Crafted from solid beechwood, the...

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...

18th-century French Louis XV polychrome and giltwood bergère newly upholstered in a charcoal sheepskin.

This mid 18th century French Louis XV walnut fauteuil with seemingly gloriously original upholstery portrays an exquisite petit-point that shows beautiful aging and a few minor areas that are reparable. The chair frame encompassing the padded back, arms, and serpentine-fronted seat apron are of rich walnut and are intricately hand carved revealing a floral crest in the center the top frame, flanked with stunningly done leaves that wrap the upper corners and continue down to the arms leading into the front seat apron with recessed gadroons along the way ultimately revealing a floral motif that continues on the crowns of the hipped cabriole legs that finish with a single scroll on pad bottoms. The overall wood of this chair is quite spectacular in that it seems to have the original rubbed finish which reveals the raw beauty of the wood and the patina flows beautifully into the wonderfully aged petit-point covering. This piece was part of a collection of a prominent Louisville family and spent a portion of its life in a stunning music conservatory as a piece of historic art beautifully positioned next to an antique baby grand piano.

Very fine pair of 18th Century French Fauteuils covered in aubusson tapestry from an incredible home in the Carlyle Hotel, NYC.

Stunning French, 18th century, Louis XV Bergere Chair aligned with Rococo period. Previously part of a museum collection in Louisville, Kentucky. Collectors or those with a refined t...

This exquisite 18th-century French Louis XVI bergère embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship of the period. Featuring a carved wooden frame, likely crafted from walnut, the c...

Pair of Louis XV Satin Upholstered Walnut Bergeres, with carved floral motif crests, stamped for Nicolas-Quinibert Foliot (French, 1706-1776) underneath. 32.5" H x 27" W x 28" D; se...

A Directoire Mahogany Bergère Attributed to Georges Jacob, its curved back and padded armrests with finely carved baluster-shaped supports raised on turned front legs and sabre back legs. With a spurious Jacob stamp to back rail. The term "Directoire" refers to a historical period following the French Revolution (1789) and preceding the First Empire when Napoleon reigned, but also to a style of furniture and decoration covering a longer period from 1789 to 1804. It is characterized by the production of furniture with simplified forms and ornaments, inspired by antique decorations. The profound social and political upheavals that marked this period had a direct impact on the production of Directoire furniture. The stripping down of furniture pieces, which had begun in the 1780s under the influence of Greek art, was accentuated during this period. The abolition of guilds by the revolutionaries also forced manufacturers in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine to simplify shapes and materials. Elegant and graceful, the furniture is generally small-scale. They retain the Louis XVI structure. The Directoire style adopts clean shapes, straight lines, simple curves, flat surfaces and right angles. Lines accentuate geometric shapes inspired by Antiquity. A typical trait is the pronounced rolled-over back, similar to a scroll illustrated in our bergere, evocative of the klismos chair. Only the more luxurious pieces of furniture use mahogany, an exotic and expensive wood. Despite his humble origins, Georges Jacob rose to become one of the most renowned menuisiers of his day. Unlike many artisans who joined their fathers or brothers in the middle-class family trade of furniture making, Jacob was from a peasant family and moved to Paris at sixteen to begin his career. He apprenticed in a joinery workshop and eventually became a master in 1765. He developed a reputation for producing inventive designs for chairs, beds, and screens carved with such motifs as twisted ribbons, guilloches, beading, and fluting. Jacob's reputation grew quickly, eventually spreading outside France; the future King George IV of England, Gustavus III of Sweden, and several German princes...

LOUIS XVI PAINTED BERGÈRE, Attributed to Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené, Last Quarter of the 18th Century The rectangular upholstered back à la reine within an exquisitely molded, guilloc...

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...

A generous French Louis XV period armchair or bergere (Circa 1760), newly-upholstered in Scalamandre green and white Chinoiserie pattered t...

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...

Arched carved back and seat with loose cushion upholstered in a striped green silk fabric, circular tapered fluted legs.

A French Louis XVI period walnut bergère chair from the late 18th century with curving back, scrolling arms, carved rosettes and fluted tapering legs. Experience the timeless eleganc...

Pair of Italian Walnut Bergere armchairs with carved molded reeded edges, floral corner decorative finials, flanking scrolled arms, floral corner rosettes, and terminating on the ori...

An English 18th-century carved mahogany library armchair - or bergère - of good rich colour. George III, circa 1780. This antique Sheraton-period armchair, sometimes described as a bergère (bergere) chair, is raised on reeded square tapering legs which merge, headed by a carved rosette panel...

A fine pair of Italian armchairs circa 1600 in walnut Superb pair of armchairs from the Italian Renaissance in superb condition The armchairs were upholstered with a green velvet...

Pair of Louis XVI fauteuils. Elegant yet comfortable. In it's original woven velvet and silk tapestry upholstery. The pair of giltwood chairs do...

This 18th century French Louis XV Period fauteuil avec des courbes chair has been excellently crafted. Gentle S-curves and naturalistic floral...

Hand carved Louis XVI bergère armchair from France, upholstered in vintage fabric. This 18th century French armchair is hand carved in fruitwood (prob...

Very Comfortable and Rare Armchair of Generous Proportions and stately appearance, exuberantly carved Beech Wood frame, with scrolling floral motives, wavy open arms, cabriole legs j...

A high-class and unusually large Rococo bergere chair, made in Stockholm during the 1760s-70s. Known for its exceptional comfort, the chair's substantial dimensions suggest it may ha...

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...

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 ...

A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD SEATS,BY CLAUDE CHEVIGNY, CIRCA 1775-80. A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD SEATS,BY CLAUDE CHEVIGNY, CIRCA 1775-80. Both covered in original Beauvais tapestry...

Wonderful Antique 18th century French gilded Bergere armchair with stud detailing. Silk Damask Cushions with tassel borders. Embroidered hardBoard with ...

18th century French bergere in cane and hand carved wood, backrest and armrests with detailed ornamentation. Original cane is damaged and ...

French circa 1780 Louis XVI Bergère à la Reine having painted carved wood frame with allover bellflower motifs on arms, rails, and stiles; the recta...

Set of 5 armchairs Portuguese 18th Century, in kingwood with carvings. Fabric seats. Dim.: 108 x 61 x 51 cm Very good condition.

A pair of Louis XV white painted Bergeres en corbeille, circa 1755. Each with padded back and seat with channelled frame and foliate-carved rails and cresting, with padded arms, on c...

Representing the refined transition from the ornate grandeur of the Louis XVI period to the restrained elegance of the Directoire era, this extraordinary pair of authentic French Di...

French Directoire period blue-gray painted bergere, newly-upholstered in lovely blue and gold toile fabric based on a museum-archived pattern....

An important pair of Italian painted fauteuils Florence, 18th century Each having a Tassinari and Chatel silk-upholstered shield form padded back,...

having a rounded back with flared sides, the entire backrest hinged in iron with adjustable positions using a side handles and notches, the upper rear of the backrest retaining iron ...

Italian one-of-a-kind hand carved Armchair from the 17th century. Sturdy and comfortable crafted frame with decorative cross base and beautiful carv...

Early 18th Century Louis XV Beechwood Bergère Chair that embodies the elegant and ornate style of the French Rococo period. Chair features soft curves, graceful lines, and intricate ...

French LXIV adjustable fauteuil in original needlepoint, 18th century. Measures: Seat: 17" H Arm: 27" H.  

A fine pair of 18th century Louis XV period painted greyish blue bergeres. Covered in a damask.

An unusual c.1780 Louis XVI rectangular back bergere in old oyster white paint with a delicious scraped and worn surface. The carving of a bouquet at the crest rail is a nice feature.

Discover the elegance of 18th-century design with this rare Period 1740-60s Swedish Gustavian Baroque Bergere Chair, a true masterpiece of antique craftsmanship. This exquisite bergere chair exemplifies the refined Gustavian style, characterized by its graceful silhouette, intricate carved details, and distressed whitewash finish that beautifully highlights its period authenticity. Featuring a striking high back with a unique, ornate shell motif crest and curved open arms, this Swedish Baroque chair combines comfort with regal sophistication. The generously padded seat is upholstered in a luxurious gray fabric, providing a plush seating experience while maintaining an understated elegance that complements various décor styles. Crafted with cabriole legs and delicate carved accents, this rare antique chair...

Very elegant transition armchair in gray lacquered and carved wood decorated with flowers. Parisian work from the 18th century, end of the Lou...

Set of four Italian upholstered walnut bergere chairs with carved scrolled floral motif and terminating on cabriole legs. Circa 1790. Will separate into pair if desired.

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...

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 ...

A handsome and well-proportioned 18th Century French wing Bergere. With a carved walnut frame covered in tapestry. Circa 1790.

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 ...

Lovely 18th century French Provincial carved and painted Bergere with blush velvet. A very fine piece with beautiful craftsmanship. Outstanding!

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...

18th century, four Italian large lacquered giltwood armchairs These refined four armchairs were made in the first half of the 18th century in centr...