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Directoire Desks

DIRECTOIRE STYLE

Formed in the wake of the Jacobin Reign of Terror’s bloody guillotine, the Directoire was established to lead France into order through the leadership of a five-member council of directors. It was brief, lasting only from 1795 to 1799, ending with Napoléon Bonaparte’s coup d’état, and was economically tumultuous. Yet it was an essential bridge between the era of Louis XVI and the elaborate Empire style that followed, with Directoire furniture and decorative arts shaped by a royal passion for classical design and an enthusiasm for postrevolutionary France.

Much of the country’s furniture production had halted during the French Revolution when the furniture guilds system was abolished, but during the Directoire period, the cabinetmakers restarted their businesses, such as François-Honoré-Georges and Jacob-Desmalter who established a new workshop called Jacob-Frères. Pieces made in walnut, elm, mahogany and other inexpensive materials incorporated influences ranging from Egypt to Pompeii, with popular forms including the curule armchair based on an ancient Roman design. The aesthetics of the transitional style were more austere than during the monarchy, with court cabinetmaker Jean-Baptiste Sené, for instance, reimagining his workshop’s neoclassical-style furniture with ungilded surfaces and a reduction of ornamentation.

Symbols referencing the revolutionary tenets of liberty, equality and fraternity were frequently carved into Directoire furnishings, such as the Phrygian cap, clasped hands and the fasces, which is an image of a bound bundle of sticks adopted from the Roman Republic, where it was seen as an emblem of strength through unity.

Elements of the French Directoire style continued through Empire style. Designers Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine are credited today as major proponents of both movements. The classically inspired furniture design is represented in pieces such as the boat-shaped daybed and the klismos chair, which endured in French interiors as well as in styles abroad, including American Directoire.

Find a collection of antique ​​Directoire chairs, tables, daybeds, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Directoire
French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau
Located in Berlin, DE
French 19th Century Brass Inlaid and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau A 19th century mahogany cylinder bureau with the rectangular top surrounded by a pierced brass gallery, above two mirrored panelled doors, the roll-top opening to reveal a sliding leather writing surface surmounted by three drawers and a shelf, above two frieze drawers, on fluted circular tapering legs headed by asperges and terminated by cast sabot. The mirrored paneled doors, and the roll top are distinguished by its brass inlays that beautifully frame and outline the design of the item. Together with the brass handles, the brass gallery and the brass toupie feet this cylinder bureau displays...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Desks

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Brass

French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau
French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau

French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome late 18th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk with leather insert on top. Desk features a middle drawer, with three drawers on left and three drawers on right side. ...
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Desks

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
Located in London, GB
A small French Directoire mahogany cylinder desk, with brass detailing throughout. The roll top hiding a witing slope with a tooled leather top and two drawers. Above, a marble galle...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany

French 18th Century Directoire Roll Top Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome and classically designed French Directoire “D” roll top desk. The desk is topped with a polished piece of St. Anne gris marble. Directly beneath the marble are three draw...
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Desks

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Marble

French 18th Century Directoire Roll Top Desk
French 18th Century Directoire Roll Top Desk

French 18th Century Directoire Roll Top Desk

French Directoire Influenced Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An impressive three dovetailed drawer French Directoire influenced desk of Oak with leather top; newly refinished & ready for use.
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20th Century Directoire Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Directoire Influenced Desk
French Directoire Influenced Desk

French Directoire Influenced Desk

French Directoire style desk in oak with a shelf and leather pad, grey stained
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. The design of this period is remarkable with its straight, classical and time...
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2010s French Directoire Desks

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Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

French Directoire style desk in oak with a shelf and leather pad, grey stained
French Directoire style desk in oak with a shelf and leather pad, grey stained

French Directoire style desk in oak with a shelf and leather pad, grey stained

19th Century French Directory Cherry Wood Secretary Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
A French Directory era secretary desk, from the early 19th century, made of beautiful cherry wood, in a light tone with bronze handles and bronze keyholes as well. In their lower part they have a long drawer, and two smaller upper ones. When opening the lid, with a mechanism of lateral iron bars, we can see four other smaller drawers, two on each side, separated by a small walnut arch...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Desks

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Bronze

19th Century French Directory Cherry Wood Secretary Desk
19th Century French Directory Cherry Wood Secretary Desk

19th Century French Directory Cherry Wood Secretary Desk

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Style Cylinder Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 42 3/4in W: 36 1/2in D: 20 3/4in This antique 18th century French Directoire style cylinder desk is made of the highest quality and is perfect for you and your home!...
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Desks

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Brass

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Style Cylinder Desk
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Style Cylinder Desk

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Style Cylinder Desk

19th Century Directoire Influenced Book-Matched Rosewood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
19th c. Rosewood writing desk or work table of impressive book matched fiery grains, original Directoire style brass pulls with inlay details throughout the entire piece. A striking ...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Desks

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Brass

19th Century Directoire Influenced Book-Matched Rosewood Writing Table or Desk
19th Century Directoire Influenced Book-Matched Rosewood Writing Table or Desk

19th Century Directoire Influenced Book-Matched Rosewood Writing Table or Desk

French Directoire Period Writing Desk of Walnut and Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French Directoire period writing table or desk of walnut and mahogany from the late 18th century, featuring an embossed leather top with brass accents, with two brushing slide...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Desks

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Metal, Brass

French Directoire Period Writing Desk of Walnut and Mahogany with Leather Top
French Directoire Period Writing Desk of Walnut and Mahogany with Leather Top

French Directoire Period Writing Desk of Walnut and Mahogany with Leather Top

Directoire Style Desk Solid Cherry with Leather Pad and Covered Storage Space
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk belongs to the MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. T...
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2010s French Directoire Desks

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Lacquer, Wood, Cherry, Oak

Directoire Style Desk Solid Cherry with Leather Pad and Covered Storage Space
Directoire Style Desk Solid Cherry with Leather Pad and Covered Storage Space

Directoire Style Desk Solid Cherry with Leather Pad and Covered Storage Space

Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an absolutely gorgeous and superb quality diminutive secretary desk from France. The desk features a bookcase top with adjustable shelf and a marble top and trimmed in bronze...
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1940s French Vintage Directoire Desks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top
Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top

Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top

French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers
Located in Landivy, FR
This writing table is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeles...
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2010s French Directoire Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers
French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers

French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers

Louis XVI /Directoire Cylinder Desk with Bookcase Top, France, 1790-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800, mahogany veneer. The desk has its original brass fittings. The leather on the writing surface is original as well. The surface of the desk will be carefully refinished, without touching the original patina. It will be shipped from Europe...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Desks

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Mahogany

Louis XVI /Directoire Cylinder Desk with Bookcase Top, France, 1790-1800
Louis XVI /Directoire Cylinder Desk with Bookcase Top, France, 1790-1800

Louis XVI /Directoire Cylinder Desk with Bookcase Top, France, 1790-1800

French Directoire style Desk, light-grey lacquered, with a drawer & leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk with top storage compartments is a craft-handed re-interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. The design of...
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2010s French Directoire Desks

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Brass

French Directoire style Desk, light-grey lacquered, with a drawer & leather pad
French Directoire style Desk, light-grey lacquered, with a drawer & leather pad

French Directoire style Desk, light-grey lacquered, with a drawer & leather pad

French Directoire style desk with a shelf and leather pad, light grey lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. The design of this period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timel...
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2010s French Directoire Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

French Directoire style desk with a shelf and leather pad, light grey lacquered
French Directoire style desk with a shelf and leather pad, light grey lacquered

French Directoire style desk with a shelf and leather pad, light grey lacquered

Custom Old Plank Directoire Inspired Ebonized Desk with Gilded Leather Top
Located in Chicago, IL
From our Old Plank collection of hand-crafted furniture is a French Directoire inspired desk built to your exact specifications; meaning, in any dimension, wood species, leather colo...
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2010s American Directoire Desks

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Mahogany

Custom Old Plank Directoire Inspired Ebonized Desk with Gilded Leather Top
Custom Old Plank Directoire Inspired Ebonized Desk with Gilded Leather Top

Custom Old Plank Directoire Inspired Ebonized Desk with Gilded Leather Top

Large French Directoire Period Traveling Secretary Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
This French Directoire traveling secretary is made of walnut. Its large size is unusual and would make an impressive statement in a study. The top sec...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Desks

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Iron, Brass

Large French Directoire Period Traveling Secretary Desk
Large French Directoire Period Traveling Secretary Desk

Large French Directoire Period Traveling Secretary Desk

French Directoire Style Ebonized Solid Mahogany Desk in Any Dimension
Located in Chicago, IL
Our Old Plank Directoire style desk, is entirely made to order in our workshop here in Chicago and can be specified, both in dimension and finishes. Since we do everything in house, the options are almost limitless; down to the color of the leather. The Directoire desk you see in our 1stdibs listing, was crafted from solid mahogany and carefully ebonized the old fashion way, where the grain of the mahogany is still visible, as are the warm brown tones of the wood. Take a close look at the gold embossing on the leather top, of our French style desk...
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2010s American Directoire Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

French Directoire Style Ebonized Solid Mahogany Desk in Any Dimension
French Directoire Style Ebonized Solid Mahogany Desk in Any Dimension

French Directoire Style Ebonized Solid Mahogany Desk in Any Dimension

Transformation Secretary circa 1795 by Johann Michael Vetter, Neuwied, Mahogany
Located in Epfach, DE
Transformation secretary circa 1795 by Johann Michael Vetter, Neuwied, Mahogany Secretary with in height adjustable standing desk different ...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Directoire Desks

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Mahogany

Transformation Secretary circa 1795 by Johann Michael Vetter, Neuwied, Mahogany
Transformation Secretary circa 1795 by Johann Michael Vetter, Neuwied, Mahogany

Transformation Secretary circa 1795 by Johann Michael Vetter, Neuwied, Mahogany

Vintage Early 20th Century French Mahogany Desk with Aubergine Leather Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
This vintage French mahogany desk will add a touch of sophistication to your work environment. It features a sleek aubergine leather top that complements the original art deco hardware...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Early 20th Century French Mahogany Desk with Aubergine Leather Top
Vintage Early 20th Century French Mahogany Desk with Aubergine Leather Top

Vintage Early 20th Century French Mahogany Desk with Aubergine Leather Top

Ebonized Mahogany French Directoire Style Desk Hand-Crafted in Chicago Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade in our Old Plank workshop, this Ebonized Mahogany Directoire Style Desk can be made in any size or finish. Note the optional pop up door and hidden power strip...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Desks

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Brass

Ebonized Mahogany French Directoire Style Desk Hand-Crafted in Chicago Any Size
Ebonized Mahogany French Directoire Style Desk Hand-Crafted in Chicago Any Size

Ebonized Mahogany French Directoire Style Desk Hand-Crafted in Chicago Any Size

Directoire Mahogany Trestle Table, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Directoire mahogany trestle table, early 19th century. An octagonal top with lower shelf table.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Desks

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Mahogany

Directoire Mahogany Trestle Table, Early 19th Century
Directoire Mahogany Trestle Table, Early 19th Century

Directoire Mahogany Trestle Table, Early 19th Century

French Directoire Fall Front Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Directoire style black painted walnut escritoire with large hinged fall front writing slope. Fully lined within with an inset leather panel as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Directoire Desks

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Wood

French Directoire Fall Front Desk
French Directoire Fall Front Desk

French Directoire Fall Front Desk

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H 29.75 in W 43.5 in D 25.75 in

Directoire desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Directoire desks 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 desks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Directoire desks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 desks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,925 and tops out at $53,399 while the average work can sell for $5,417.

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