Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Ralph Lauren Faux Bamboo Distressed Painted Commode Dresser
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an intentionally distressed Ralph Lauren French Directoire style commode or dresser. The commode is in good working condition and is labeled. Measures 46 wide x 18 deep x 34 ...
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Early 2000s Unknown Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Antique Lombardy Italian Neoclassical Painted Corner Etagere Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Lombardy Italian Neoclassical Painted Corner Etagere Cabinet
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19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Signed Classic Louis XVI Distressed Walnut Marble Directoire Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb distressed Directoire style commode with a beautiful marble top. The commode measures 50.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 34 tall. The commode is made to look antique is and is ...
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1940s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Maison Jansen Style Mahogany with Brass and Bronze Ormolu Triple Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb brass trimmed gray marble top signed Maison Jansen STYLE triple dresser. The piece has wonderful bronze mounts and a gorgeous gray veined marble top. The piece is us...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Directoire Style Mahogany and Brass secretary Aabatant Leather Desk Surface
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Marble top. One dovetailed drawer on top. One drop down door containing leather and fitted interior. Two doors on bottom containing one shelf. Brass or bronze hardware and accents. ...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
French 19th Century Buffet Vitrine
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This buffet Vitrine is made of walnut and is interesting as a vitrine. There is a key to lock the top.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Directoire Style Maison Jansen Brass Mounted Dry Bar Server W Marble Top
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Directoire Style Maison Jansen Brass Mounted Dry Bar Server W Marble Top
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1940s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Early 19th Century Blue Italian Bedside Table
Located in Albignasego, IT
Antique blue bedside table
Nice bedside table with a door and a drawer. Entirely built of walnut wood, at the beginning of the 19th century and entirely d...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Nutwood
Extraordinary Solid Bronze French Marble Top Directoire Sideboard with Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted, one-of-a-kind solid bronze mirrored sideboard in teh Directoire style from France. The piece is in very good condition with its original patina and no maj...
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1890s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
18th Century French Directoire Satinwood Mahogany Marble Top Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Directoire or Late Louis XVI Commode or Chest of Drawers. Satinwood panels and drawer fronts. Original hardware. Original White Marble Top with Bronze Gallery. Toupe Fe...
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century French Directoire Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
One of the prettiest commodes we have had. Beautiful walnut with burl panels
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Fine Quality French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Three Drawer Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful commode in the Directoire style or Louis XVI style. The commode features kingwood and walnut in contrasting hues and beautiful bronze. The piece features a beauti...
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1930s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Directoire Chest of Drawers / Side Tables
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful pair of Directoire chests in solid walnut and comprised of three drawers with brass angular handles and shield-shaped escutcheons,...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...
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1860s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Quintessential Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a quintessential signed Maison Jansen bronze mounted marble top commode or dresser. The look, design and overal proportions make this easily the prettiest commode online toda...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
Best Quality Bronze Mounted French Louis XVI Marble Top Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is one of the finest French bornze mounted sideboards of grand scale we have seen in quite a while. The bronze is extraordinary and of the finest possible casting quality with a...
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1920s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Breccia Marble, Bronze
Long Directoire Style Antiqued Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Antiqued Buffet with a hand rubbed and distressed dark beige finish to the six-door cabinet, each with a cross arrow design. This piece is crafted in pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
John Widdicomb French Directoire Style Marble Top Console Server
Located in Southampton, NJ
John Widdicomb Directoire style two tier console server Buffet with marble top inserts, brass gallery and three storage drawers. Beautifully maintained in exceptional condition; read...
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Mid-20th Century American Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
Antique French Burl Elmwood Consulat Style Commode, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
The Consulat style is a subset of the Directoire period, coinciding with the initial consolidation of power by Napoleon Bonaparte (roughly 1799-1804). Both historically and culturall...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
French Directoire Style Paint Decorated Two Drawer Baker Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Baker Furniture paint decorated dresser or commode. The piece has some minor signs of use and wear such as rings from cups a...
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1960s American Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Rare Shallow Directoire Signed Maison Jansen Rouge Marble Top Sideboard Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a Jean Henri Jansen early shallow depth, Dircetoire style buffet. The bronze mount shown in reverse is stamped JJ and the two J's are side by...
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1890s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
Grande Bureau Italiano in Noce Con Cassetti e Abattant 1750 Circa
Located in Milan, IT
Ribalta Antica Italiana della metà del secolo XVIII di origine trentina, la regione a nord vicina all' Austria. Lastronata in legno di noce, decorato con filettature geometriche in ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Cherry, Maple, Walnut
18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore with Original hardware. has CHAPNIS stamped. Piece is gorgeous and pr...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany, Sycamore, Walnut
Italian Piemontese double-body sideboard from the early 1800s in cherry wood
Located in Barletta, IT
Large Italian double-body Piemontese sideboard from the first half of the 19th century, in Direttorio style, made of cherry wood. It features 4 doors ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Cherry
Pair of Neoclassical Demilune Commodes
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine pair of early 19th Century Northern European neoclassical demilune commodes, the original shaped marble tops over two brass molded door...
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Gorgeous Solid Cherry Signed Francesco Molon Marble Top Butlers Commode Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous butler's commode with a dropdown desk with cubbies. The commode is made of figured cherry with beautiful brass hardware and a great ma...
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1990s Italian Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic signed Maison Jansen 9 drawer marble top dresser or commode. The piece features superb cast bronze and brass ormolu and a white carara marble top. The mahogany ca...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
Pair of Bespoke Walnut & Tulipwood Chests of Drawers
Located in Uppingham, GB
Two Drawer Chest of Drawers.
Modern design two drawer chest with simple lines, matching 'Stripey' Walnut Grained tops, Two finely Beaded drawers resting on slender tapering legs.
Mad...
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2010s British Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Tulipwood, Walnut
Antique French Directoire Mahogany Petite Cabinet with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Directoire Mahogany Petite Cabinet with Carrara Marble Top is an unusual find due to its amazing quality executed on such a diminutive scale! Perfect for cozy niches,...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble, Brass
French Directoire Mahogany & Marble Top Commode
Located in London, GB
A French mahogany, three drawer Directoire commode, with brass mounts and inlay and a shaped variegated pale grey marble top.
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1790s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Petite Lighted French Flame Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Vitrine Marble Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a great, smaller sized apartment style flame mahogany lighted vitrine or china cabinet. It has beautiful flame mahogany and a nice white marble...
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1940s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble, Brass
French Directoire Influenced Desk
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Oak
Pair of Directoire Style Bookcases, China Cabinets Made by Old Plank in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Directoire Inspired Bookcases, China Cabinets or Display Cabinets made in house by Old Plank. Roughly 30-years ago we purchased in France a similar Directoire style Bo...
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2010s American Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wire, Brass
19th Century mahogany and brass tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century directoire influenced mahogany tall chest of drawers, circa 1890.
Fine quality tall chest in the directoire style. Fitted with 6 drawers of equal proportions and detail...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Directoire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th Century French Directoire Period commode made of solid cherry wood with yellow pine as a secondary wood. Unusual form with serpentine sides. Rounded fluted front corner...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode with Marble Top represents a revival of the classic style revived in this form a...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble Top combines classical architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans with exotic materials like im...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble, Brass
19th Century French Directoire Cherry Wood Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Directoire Cherry Wood Commode exudes the understated elegance for which the style is world renowned! Crafted from old growth seasoned cherry wood to produce a r...
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1890s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
A French Directoire Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode with Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Directoire Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode With Marble Top, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Ormolu
Monumental French Mirrored Louis XVI Directoire Armoire Curca 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1890s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Fine Quality 19th Century Bronze Mounted Directoire Jansen Style Marble Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular Maison Jansen style French-made Directoire commode in very good condition with its original finish and superbly cast bronze mounts. The commode has a gorgeous s...
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1880s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
Fine Quality French Directoire Maison Jansen Breche D' Alep Marble Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1940s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
French Directoire Style Light Blue Painted Marble Top Dresser Semanie
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1960s Unknown Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble
Tall Brass Mounted Mahogany Directoire Louis XVI Style Dresser Semanier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1960s European Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Italian antique Directory style Chest of drawers in solid wood, mid 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique Directory style Chest of drawers in solid wood, mid 1700s
Chest of drawers with rectangular top in solid wood of different shades. On the front it has 3 drawers, all ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 18th century French Directoire or Louis XVI Chest. Three drawers across top, two large drawers under, for a total of five drawers.
inset brass fluted columns ,the sides ...
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
White Marble Top Mahogany Maison Jansen Style Directoire Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1940s European Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble
Fine Quaity Walnut French Louis XVI Directoire Brass Trimmed Marble Top Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1940s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble, Brass
French Directoire Fruitwood Corner Cabinet with Inlay
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French solid fruitwood corner cabinet that will add a bit more storage space without taking up too much room. Hand-crafted in the 19th century around 1850, this is a wonderful find...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
French Antique Style Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
In a dark walnut finish with a molded edge rectangular top, nine paneled drawers with lozenge detailing motifs, antiqued pewter handles, with a fluted base and raised on square taper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
French Directoire style 4 Drawer Chest in cherry and a white-cream finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable for its straight, classical and timeless lines...
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2010s French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
French Painted Antique Style Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
In a painted antique finish with a molded edge rectangular top, nine paneled drawers with lozenge detailing motifs, antiqued pewter handles, with a fluted base and raised on square t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
2-door 3-drawer Cabinet in solid oak, a French Directoire style interpretation
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 doors cabinet is a handmade and modernized interpretation of a French Directoire style cabinet at the end of the 18th century. The des...
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2010s French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Cherry, Oak
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
Directoire case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Directoire case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Directoire case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Maison Jansen, Decca, Baker Furniture Company, and Europa Antiques. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,000 and tops out at $53,399 while the average work can sell for $5,973.
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