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Directoire Desk Chair

18th Century French Directoire Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
bergère is the perfect side chair, desk chair or vanity chair. It's most comfortable and has a fabulous
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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs

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Wood

18th Century French Directoire Bergere
18th Century French Directoire Bergere
H 37.5 in W 26.13 in D 31.25 in
Directoire Walnut Desk Chair
Located in Essex, MA
The curved back with crest rail carved with a central urn, the carved down swept arms joining the seat. The seat swivels. The seat rail with guilloche carving, raised on carved taper...
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Armchairs

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Walnut

Directoire Walnut Desk Chair
Directoire Walnut Desk Chair
H 35.25 in W 23 in D 25 in
Early 20th Century Writing Desk in Walnut with Inlay by Meroni & Fossati
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian elegant early 20th century Directoire writing desk in walnut massive and veneered with
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Early 20th Century Italian Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
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H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
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Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
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H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Italian Midcentury Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Veneer Walnut
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Located in Carimate, Como
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Italian 19th Century Canopy Bed with Silver Friezes and Upholstered Purple Silk
Located in Firenze, IT
One of a kind canopy bed or day bed made up of two scrolled silver columns and upholsterd with an Italian vintage pure silk brocade. Sourced in a private residence in Venice this 19...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Upholstered Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood canapé en corbeille from the 19th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, this gilded canapé fea...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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English Walnut Burl Three-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
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Pair Signed Maison Jansen White Painted Louis XVI Bergère Lounge Chairs C1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a signed pair of Maison Jansen bergère chairs with some subtle yellow highlights and in good condition. The chairs each measure 35 tall x 27 wide x 27 deep and the seat heigh...
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Club Chairs

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Art Against Apartheid The Year of the South African Woman (Lt Ed only 30 Signed)
By Nancy Spero
Located in New York, NY
Nancy Spero Art Against Apartheid, 1984 Limited Edition Giclee Print 33 1/10 × 23 1/5 inches Edition of 30 Hand signed and dated on the front by Nancy Spero; unnumbered from the limi...
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1980s Feminist Figurative Prints

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Antique Silver Table, English, Inlaid, Display, Writing Desk, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique silver table. An English, rosewood inlaid display or writing table, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1780. Delightfully presented silver display table ...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Henredon Louis XVI Style Arched Cane Back Hardwood Chair
By Henredon
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage French Country cane back armchair chair with faux leather seat made by Henredon, made in the 1960's. All my furniture can be picked up in the San Francisco Bay area for free.
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Armchairs

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Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
Charming Directoire style armchair, richly carved, in painted wood, the square backrest ending in a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bergere Chairs

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French Directoire armchair
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Beautiful condition desk chair or bedroom- livingroom with designer uphostery
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

French Directoire armchair
French Directoire armchair
H 35.5 in W 23 in D 19.5 in
French Mahogany Gentleman's Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Directoire/Empire transition period mahogany gentleman's desk chair, circa 1790-1810
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

18th century Directoire Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved and Painted open armchair
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

18th century Directoire Desk Chair
18th century Directoire Desk Chair
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 19 in
19th Century French Directoire Carved Chestnut Desk Armchair with Beige Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
woman's desk. Crafted in France circa 1880 and made of chestnut and oakwood, the carved armchair sits on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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19th Century French Directoire Carved Chestnut Desk Armchair with Beige Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
woman's desk. Crafted in France circa 1880 and made of chestnut and oakwood, the carved armchair sits on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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19th Century French Directoire Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Velvet Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1860, the antique carved armchair stands on scrolled legs, the chair
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19th Century French Directoire Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Beige Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
, over a scalloped and bombe apron. The chair features a rounded and arched back, dressed with side
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Mid-19th Century French Directoire Style Walnut Vanity Chair, Bergere, Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century French Directoire style walnut bergere chair features scrolled armrests
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Chesterfield Leather Library or Office Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Chesterfield leather library or office desk chair This is a wonderfully comfortable desk chair
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Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique and very comfortable French Empire mahogany revolving desk chair, circa
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19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
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Neoclassical French Directoire Style Mahogany Chair
Located in Essex, MA
A neoclassical French Directoire style chair in mahogany the rectangular tablet top rail over X
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Mahogany desk chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A mahogany desk chair with leather seat, nail head detail, carved paw foot
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Side Chairs

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Mahogany desk chair
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Directoire White-Painted Parcel Gilt Antique Side Chair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine chair in the Directoire taste, perhaps Swedish or German by origin, it was likely crafted
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Antique 1830s European Directoire Side Chairs

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Single Vintage French Painted Directoire Style Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful vintage French Directoire style side chair with a urn relief and nice details, too
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Early 20th Century French Side Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of Napoleon III mahogany fauteiul or open-arm chairs in the
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Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ormolu

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchair
Located in London, GB
feet, with plain sabre legs to the rear. The chair has been beautifully reupholstered in a striking
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Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ormolu

19th Century Set of Four Napoleon III Mahogany & Ormolu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
claw feet, with plain sabre legs to the rear. The chairs have been beautifully reupholstered in a
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Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ormolu

Pair of French Directoire Bergères
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Directoire style pair of bergères in hand-carved, light gray patined beechwood with
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Pair of French Directoire Bergères
Pair of French Directoire Bergères
H 36.5 in W 25.25 in D 26.5 in
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique neoclassical or directoire style telephone stand and accent chair. Item features caned seat
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Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk & Armchair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
legs to the front with brass feet and outswept legs to the back. The matching desk and chair set will
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Antique 1880s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Directoire Period Painted Desk Chair or Fauteuil Armchair
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century painted armchair in the Directoire manner, the carved and painted frame with
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Antique Pair of Empire Ormolu Mounted Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
with this exceptionalpair of side chairs, ideal for your desk. Condition: In excellent condition
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Side Chairs

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French Empire Louis XVI Directoire Style Cherry Black Leather Desk Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pin construction for added old world character. Style is in the Directoire or Louis XVI taste
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Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs

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Cherry, Leather

Exquisite Pair of Art Deco Directoire Occasional Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
These Art Deco occasional armchairs / desk chairs have a sleek and elegant design with a stylized
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

19th Century Pair Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
mounts. There is an ormolu sphinx decorating each arm and the chairs are decorated with exquisite
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Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs

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Ormolu

Italian Painted Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Newly upholstered painted Italian arm chair. Keywords: desk chair, louis xvi style arm chair
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20th Century Italian Armchairs

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Italian Painted Chair
Italian Painted Chair
H 45 in W 23 in D 35 in
Antique French Second Empire Study Suite-Bookcase Desk Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
, desk Height 80 x width 65 x depth 55, pair chairs Dimensions in inches: Height 74.4 x width 74.0 x
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Italian Curule Savonarola Gothic Throne Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
: directoire chair, armchair, bergere, club chair, boudoir chair, desk chair, Italian renaissance style chair
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Leather

Majestic Original Antique French Armchair w/Lions, Paw Feet & Rosettes, Too
Located in Chicago, IL
example. Whether you use this unbelievable chair as a prominent desk seat, a classic spot near the formal
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular Empire mahogany tub back desk chair, circa 1820 in date. This comfortable
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Antique 1820s French Armchairs

Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair, circa 1820
Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair, circa 1820
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Pair of Empire Mahogany Leather Tub Armchairs
Located in London, GB
them a Regal look. This fabulous pair would be ideal for use with a desk. Add a touch of class
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Late 20th Century French Armchairs

19th Century French Directoire Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Beige Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
The sophisticated antique armchair would make an elegant yet subtle statement behind a man's desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut, Leather

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Carved Painted Desk Armchair with Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
This mid-20th century Louis Philippe chair has a vintage shape and style that is highly compatible
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Antique French Mahogany and Brass Desk Chair
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine quality French mahogany and brass desk chair with bergère seat, circa 1900. This large well
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Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass

Antique French Mahogany and Brass Desk Chair
Antique French Mahogany and Brass Desk Chair
H 31.5 in W 24.22 in D 21.26 in
Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany Empire "fauteuil du bureau", desk chair, Circa 1850 in
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Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Antique French Empire Brass Inlaid Desk Music Chair, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Empire flame mahogany desk chair with Russian influences, circa
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Antique 1880s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Elm and Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
woman's desk. Crafted in France circa 1880 and made of elm, the carved armchair sits on front cabriole
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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Elm, Leather

Black and Gold Chinoiserie Directoire Secretary Desk and Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant chinoiserie secretary desk with chair. Great scale to the desk, not too big and will fit
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Pair of Directoire Armchairs in Mahogany with Velvet Fabric, France, circa 1850
Located in New York, NY
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Neoclassical Style X Back Gold Gilt Hand-Painted Rosewood Grain Desk Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Mid-20th Century Regency Side Chairs

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Edward Ferrell French Style Slipper Chair
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Located in Southampton, NJ
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2010s American Neoclassical Slipper Chairs

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Abalone, Upholstery, Cherry, Mahogany

Edward Ferrell French Style Slipper Chair
Edward Ferrell French Style Slipper Chair
H 28.25 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Creme Painted Gilded French Directoire Style Office or Desk Armchair, Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
this chair, this may be perfect for your Directoire desk. The chair is painted in a creme finish and
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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Armchairs

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Walnut

19th Century French Directoire Carved Walnut and Brown Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
desk chair stands on curved legs, it features a square back and curved armrests. The armchair is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair Desk Chair, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular Empire tub back desk chair, circa 1820 in date. This comfortable desk
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Antique 1820s Empire Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Mixed Metal Brass and Glass Extension Dining Table, Mastercraft Directoire Style
By Design Institute America, Mastercraft, Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mixed metal patinated and polished brass and glass extension dining table, Mastercraft Directoire
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brass

French Directoire Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
A MAHOGANY SWIVEL DESK CHAIR WITH UPHOLSTERED LIFT OUT SEAT, BRASS CAPPED LEGS
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass

Very Handsome Late 19th Century French Walnut and Leather Desk Chair, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Of Directoire influence, the stylish and well-made walnut desk or armchair with reeded neoclassical
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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut, Leather

French Directoire Fruitwood Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Directoire Fruitwood desk/bureau plat. It has a single drawer with four
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

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Fruitwood

French Directoire Fruitwood Desk
French Directoire Fruitwood Desk
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Pair of Directoire Style Parchment-Covered Side Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
pale natural linen. Great hall chairs that would also work well at a desk or vanity. Price is for the
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Vintage 1970s American Directoire Side Chairs

19th C. French Oak Directoire Style Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
DESK WITH LOW CHAIR. CIRCA 1870. H 23¾" W 43¼" D 24¼"
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French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French 19th Century Directoire Armoire
Located in Miami, FL
, tables, desks, sideboards, chest, buffets, armoires, chairs, consoles, bureaus, benches, chandeliers
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fruitwood

Large Late 18th Century French Walnut Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
With a curved upholstered back leading to detached columns at the front of the arms, with rear sabre legs and round tapered front legs terminating in balls. Upholstered in earlier re...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Armchairs

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Walnut, Velvet

Large Late 18th Century French Walnut Desk Chair
Large Late 18th Century French Walnut Desk Chair
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 25.99 in
Elegant 19th Century French Directoire Commode / Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant 19th Century Directoire Commode, with classical inverted conical legs, straight brass pulls
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Superb Pair of French 19thC Directoire Scrolled Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of #French #armchairs / chairs, superb scrolled carved arms and legs, called Jambes de
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20th Century Armchairs

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Mahogany

PAIR George III Giltwood Armchairs.
Located in New York, NY
/> See similar examples of desk chairs, fauteuils and bergeres on our web site, florianpapp.com
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

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Directoire Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the directoire desk chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every directoire desk chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect directoire desk chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each directoire desk chair bearing Empire hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Directoire Desk Chair?

A directoire desk chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,774, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $4,900.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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 Directoire Desk Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.