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Set of Six French Directoire Chaires, signed J-E Coryn, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Six identical antique chairs
France
Beech
Directoire around 1800
Dimensions: H x W x D: 87 x 45 x
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Six Directoire Dining Chairs, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
cm, seat height: 48 cm
Description:
Set of six French directoire chairs in mahogany.
The square
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Colonial Safari Armchairs with Animals in the Back Splats
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of six French Directoire chairs with figural back splats depicting African animals
France
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm, Pearwood
H 30.12 in W 19.49 in D 14.57 in
Directoire Chairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Four French Directoire walnut chairs with a cushioned S-shaped backrest and a trapezoidal seat
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Late 18th Century Painted Directoire Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 18th century French side chair from the Directoire Period with a carved and parcel gilt
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Style Cherrywood Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and unusual pair of 19th century, French Directoire st. cherry wood chair. The chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Painted French Directoire style bergere chair C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted French Directoire style bergere chair C 1900. This chair has just been reupholstered in a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine set of four late 18thC period Directoire painted side chairs. Each chair has a different
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 6 directoire chairs 19th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very beautiful set of 6 chairs reupholstered with magnificent 19th century directoire style fabrics
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Directoire Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French Directoire Bergere.
This stunning 18th century period French Directoire
Category
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Directoire Chairs, Western, France, 1810-1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Charming pair of Directoire chairs, Western France, Strassburg region 1810-1820, cherrywood. The
Category
Antique 1810s French Directoire Side Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Directoire Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large mahogany side chairs, with an over scroll padded back and seat above floral capital carved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
of the Greek mythology.
Bourgogne (France)
cherrywood, oil colors
Directoire, circa 1800
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Cherry
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Large French Directoire Style Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional 19th century French Directoire style armchair. This large Directoire style fauteuil
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Directoire Period Bergere
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Directoire period blue-gray painted bergere, newly-upholstered in lovely blue and gold toile
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 French Directoire Style Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a very decorative set of French dining chairs.
The attractive directoire design is
Category
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
A pair of painted French Directoire style bergere chairs C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of painted French Directoire style bergere chairs C 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Ten French Mahogany Directoire St. Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and complete set of ten French turn of the century Directoire st. mahogany dining
Category
20th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Directoire Cream-Painted Slipper Chairs
Located in Kittery Point, ME
, including the originality of the carving of the front legs, points to a major "menuisier" (chair maker
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful set of four late 18th-early 19th century European Directoire period mahogany gondola
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Set of Eight Antique French Directoire Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Eight Antique French Directoire Dining Chairs is a relatively rare find, especially with
Category
Early 20th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Sycamore
Pair French Directoire Style Bronze Paw Feet Side Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Magnificent pair of French directoire style bronze side or hall chairs. The chairs have a beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Smaller French Gilded Carved Directoire Bergere Chairs in Green Velvet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of French-made gilded smaller scale bergere chairs. They have been
Category
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of French Directoire Style Carved Dolphin Mahogany Club Chairs Circa 1970
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
chairs are from the 1960-70s era and are French. The chairs measure 33.25 tall x 22.75 wide x 26.5 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s French Directoire Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.25 in W 22.75 in D 26.5 in
18th Century Directoire Painted Ladies' Chair
Located in Carmel, CA
Directoire upholstered ladies' bergère with down cushion and sold scroll back. The chair has
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Paint
French Directoire Dining Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Directoire style dining armchair, a hand carved distressed beech and oak dining chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fantastic Pair Carved Beech Wood French Louis XVI Directoire Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous, expertly carved pair of "limed" beechwood Louis XVI style or Directoire. The
Category
Vintage 1980s European Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 33.75 in W 28.25 in D 25 in
Set of Four Antique French Directoire Style Chairs in Maple
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four antique French Directoire style chairs in Maple is a perfect example of the refined
Category
Early 20th Century French Directoire Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of Four French Antique Neoclassical Finely Carved Directoire Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine 19th century set of 4 French neoclassical dining chairs from the Directoire period with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 33.75 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Directoire Period Grey Chairs with White Velvet Seats
Located in New York, NY
Directoire period (1795-1799). The chairs feature a captivating openwork back adorned with intricate crosses
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Lacquered Directoire Bergère
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique 18th Century French Directoire armchair bergere.
It’s made in beech wood and oak lacquered
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Directoire Armchair 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This nice chair of directoire style is characterized by straight and simple forms. The uprights are
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Wood
Directoire Style Leather Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Directoire style leather dining chair upholstered with brown leather to the seat and back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 French Directoire Style Mid-Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 French directoire style mid-century mahogany dining chairs are perfect for providing
Category
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th C Carved and Painted French Directoire Style Chairs in Linen, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of early 20th century carved French bergère chairs. The frames are sage green paint
Category
Early 20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 36 in W 23 in D 24 in
Set of 10 Ebonized Lacquered and Gilded French Directoire Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 10 French Directoire style sidechairs in black lacquer and gold from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36.75 in W 22 in D 24.75 in
Set of Eight French 19th Century Directoire St. Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very unique complete set of eight French 19th century Directoire st. patinated wood
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 35.75 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
Set of Six Directoire Mahogany Dining Chairs Attributed to Georges Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of six period Directoire dining chairs carved in Honduras mahogany. Identical chairs are
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Directoire Bergere Chair Fresh White Lacquered Finish, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of French directoire Bergere chair freshly lacquered in white finish. New Todd Hase
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Suede
French Directoire Carved Mahogany Bergere, 18th/19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a high barrel back with padded arms raised on baluster pillar supports, raised on round tapering legs, upholstered in black leatherette and trimmed in brass nailheads.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Directoire Living Room in Cherry Wood
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Salon Directoire avec des scènes peint sur tôle. Il comprend deux fauteuils et deux paires de
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Set of 6 Antique French Directoire Style Painted Cane Back Dining Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome set of 6 early 20th century French Directoire style painted dining side chairs, circa
Category
Early 20th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 35.25 in W 19 in D 18 in
Late 19th Century Directoire Style Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 19th century Directoire style armchair with pegged construction. Newly upholstered in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Set of 6 Directoire "Etrusque" Side Chairs, Manner of G. Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Berlin, DE
fabric by RUBELLI.
The set of 6 Directoire side chairs with its shape "à l'Étrusque" and its
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.85 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Pair of French Directoire Period Walnut Side Chairs with Carved Stags
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Directoire period walnut side chairs from the early 19th century, with out
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Directoire Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
floral capital carved and paneled sabre legs. Inspired by a 19th-century French original.
Dimensions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Directoire Marquise Bergeres
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of Directoire late 18th century or early 19th century Marquis or bergere a la
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Down
Directoire Polychrome Fauteuil
Located in Vista, CA
18th century, Directoire polychrome fauteuil
rectangular back surmounted by a foliate wreath
Category
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Ebonized Open Armchairs French Directoire in the Manner of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of ebonized open armchairs French Directoire style in the manner of Andre Arbus. Upholstered
Category
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 24 in D 20 in
Fine Pair Bright Gilded French Cane Louis XVI Directoire Side Parlor Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
chairs. They are perfect for use in a foyer as entry way chairs or for a bedroom. The seats are in good
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
H 35.25 in W 15.75 in D 17.25 in
19th Century Set of Six Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of six mahogany French dining chairs made in the transitional directoire pre-Empire
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Set of Four Directoire Mahogany Side Chairs with Brass Banding
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four late 18th century Directoire mahogany side chairs with brass banding, with rectangular
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Directoire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of French Directoire style gilt bronze and marble side tables. These tables are
Category
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Side Chairs
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Directoire Mahogany Bergère Attributed to Georges Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Jacob stamp to back rail.
The term "Directoire" refers to a historical period following the French
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
4 Vintage Louis XVI Directoire French Style Dining Chairs With Floral Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Chairs is made with immense detail and of the highest quality and is up to par with brands such as Baker
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.75 in W 19.75 in D 21.5 in
French Louis XVI Empire Directoire Green Plaid Bergère Lounge Arm Chair, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Empire Directoire style green plaid bergère lounge arm chairs, a pair
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Country Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
An Exceptional Set of Six Inlaid Directoire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Charles Percier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
the Directoire Period and was associated with Napoleons consort Josephine, by interpreting her
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Early 19th Century Directoire Chairs, in the manner of Bellange Frères
By Henri Jacob
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of early 19th century mahogany side chairs in the manner of Bellange Frères. Raised on turned
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Set of Six Vintage Directoire Style Black & Gold Dining Chairs Modern Chic
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We have admired this style of chairs for years, but it took 13 years in business to find this set
Category
Vintage 1960s American Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.75 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
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French Directoire Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French directoire chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French directoire chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a French directoire chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French directoire chair, designed in the Louis XVI, Empire or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Maison Jansen and Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful French directoire chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a French Directoire Chair?
Prices for a French directoire chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $26,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,895.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About French Directoire Chair
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What is a French berère chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
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