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Maison Jansen Style White Painted Upholstered French Directoire Desk Armchair
Maison Jansen Style White Painted Upholstered French Directoire Desk Armchair

Maison Jansen Style White Painted Upholstered French Directoire Desk Armchair

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Maison Jansen style French Directoire desk armchair exudes timeless sophistication with its elegant white painted frame and refined proportions.

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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Desk Directoire Bureau Plat 1880
French Antique Desk Directoire Bureau Plat 1880

French Antique Desk Directoire Bureau Plat 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous antique French Directoire desk Circa 1880 the desk features original gilt mounts Top: Rectangular top with inset brown leather writing surface, panelled in...

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Antique 1880s French Provincial Desks

Materials

Giltwood

French Directoire style desk in oak
French Directoire style desk in oak

French Directoire style desk in oak

Located in Landivy, FR

The finish of each piece of furniture is customizable. DIRECTOIRE Collection This computer desk is part of the DIRECTOIRE collection which takes up the style of the same name rec...

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

French 19th Century Directoire Style Ebonized Desk
French 19th Century Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

French 19th Century Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French, 19th century Directoire style leather-topped desk with hidden extensions on each side to add surface area, in a dramatic ebonized finish over the wood.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood
French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood

French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood

Located in Landivy, FR

This minister's desk with 5-drawers is a craft-handed reproduction of the world-renowned French Directoire style, which dates back to the end of the 18th century.

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk

Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk is a marvel of timeless architecture, tailored styling and quality materials.

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Leather Top Desk
French Directoire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Leather Top Desk

French Directoire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Leather Top Desk

Located in Queens, NY

French Directoire (Late 18th Century) mahogany and bronze trim desk with a black leather top having 2 extending side surfaces surrounded by a shallow reticulated brass gallery, havin...

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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Located in Landivy, FR

This writing table is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

Directoire-Style Desk, Brass and Leather, Early 20th Century, France
Directoire-Style Desk, Brass and Leather, Early 20th Century, France

Directoire-Style Desk, Brass and Leather, Early 20th Century, France

Located in Chicago, US

Directoire/Napoleon III style desk composed of one large center and two side dovetailed drawers. The right drawer has a divided back section with an inset tray and a horizontal panel...

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Early 20th Century Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Brass Trimmed Leather Top Vanity Desk, Circa 1890
French Directoire Style Brass Trimmed Leather Top Vanity Desk, Circa 1890

French Directoire Style Brass Trimmed Leather Top Vanity Desk, Circa 1890

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This French Directoire style brass trimmed vanity desk, circa 1890, exemplifies refined Parisian elegance from the late 19th century.

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Antique 1890s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire style handcrafted Desk in solid wood, with leather pad
French Directoire style handcrafted Desk in solid wood, with leather pad

French Directoire style handcrafted Desk in solid wood, with 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.

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood with leather pad
French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood with leather pad

French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood with leather pad

Located in Landivy, FR

This minister's desk with 5-drawers is a craft-handed reproduction of the world-renowned French Directoire style, which dates back to the end of the 18th century.

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire style handcrafted lacquered desk with solid wood & leather pad
French Directoire style handcrafted lacquered desk with solid wood & leather pad

French Directoire style handcrafted lacquered desk with solid wood & leather pad

Located in Landivy, FR

This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Wood, Oak, Lacquer

French Directoire style handcrafted secretary desk in cherry wood & leather pad
French Directoire style handcrafted secretary desk in cherry wood & leather pad

French Directoire style handcrafted secretary desk in cherry wood & leather pad

Located in Landivy, FR

This Secretary is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timel...

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Directoire-style Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Writing Desk, C. 1940.
Directoire-style Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Writing Desk, C. 1940.

Directoire-style Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Writing Desk, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The rectangular leather-inset top above three frieze drawers, raised on square tapering legs terminating in bronze sabots. Elegant gilt-bronze mounts throughout enhance the refined n...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad
French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad

French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad

Located in Landivy, FR

This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

"Bonheur de jour" desk 19th century Directoire style, solid walnut
"Bonheur de jour" desk 19th century Directoire style, solid walnut

"Bonheur de jour" desk 19th century Directoire style, solid walnut

Located in MADRID, ES

This exquisite "Bonheur de jour" desk is a quintessential example of French Directoire style, dating back to the late 18th or early 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany

Located in Kent, Dover

A small French Directoire mahogany cylinder desk, with brass detailing throughout.

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine Rare French Walnut Directoire Cartonier Writing Desk Marquetry Top
Fine Rare French Walnut Directoire Cartonier Writing Desk Marquetry Top

Fine Rare French Walnut Directoire Cartonier Writing Desk Marquetry Top

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional French Directoire writing desk, also known as a cartonier desk, is a rare find that combines refined craftsmanship with timeless elegance.

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Vintage 1950s American Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Directoire Cylinder Desk from Paris
19th Century French Directoire Cylinder Desk from Paris

19th Century French Directoire Cylinder Desk from Paris

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

French Directoire Cylinder Desk, Bureau à cylindre.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat (Directoire Desk), Mid-20th Century
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat (Directoire Desk), Mid-20th Century

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat (Directoire Desk), Mid-20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Louis XVI style bureau plat crafted in mahogany, dating to the mid-20th century and inspired by late 18th-century French Directoire design. The desk features clean architectu...

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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Empire Bureau Plat Desk 1880 Directoire
French Empire Bureau Plat Desk 1880 Directoire

French Empire Bureau Plat Desk 1880 Directoire

Located in Potters Bar, GB

French Empire Bureau Plat desk circa 1880 in the Directoire manner Top quality mahogany with a finally tooled leather top Five drawers and round graduated legs are embellished with o...

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Antique 1880s Empire Desks

Materials

Wood

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

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.

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stately French Directoire roll top secretary. This massive desk is over six feet long and four feet tall with a grey marble top.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 18th Century Louis XV Style Painted Desk
French 18th Century Louis XV Style Painted Desk

French 18th Century Louis XV Style Painted Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This archetypal 18th century Louis XV-style desk was given a distinguishing update in the 20th century: washing the pine construction in white paint and black pinstriping to accentua...

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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk
French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk

French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 20th century leather-topped mahogany writing desk, designed in the Directoire taste for refined proportions & materials.

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk
French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk

French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 20th century leather-topped mahogany writing desk, designed in the Directoire taste for refined proportions & materials.

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

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 bras...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass

French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style
French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style

French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style

Located in Landivy, FR

This writing table is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century.

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2010s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

LATE 18th CENTURY DIRECTOIRE TEMPLE CLOCK
LATE 18th CENTURY DIRECTOIRE TEMPLE CLOCK

LATE 18th CENTURY DIRECTOIRE TEMPLE CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

This refined temple clock, crafted from white Carrara statuary marble and decorated with mercury-gilded bronze, features elegant bronze decorations featuring geometric and plant moti...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine French Empire Design Oak  Twin Pedestal Desk
Fine French Empire Design Oak  Twin Pedestal Desk

Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this beautiful French Empire design gilt metal mounted oak twin pedestal desk, rectangular top with inset tooled writing surface above three frieze, thre...

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Early 20th Century British Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen
Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Refined and compact, this Maison Jansen–attributed Directoire-style desk from the 1950s showcases timeless French elegance in a scaled-down form ideal for a lady’s writing table or c...

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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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 hardwa...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk
Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk

Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk

By Maurice Hirch

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is an extraordinary desk by Maurice Hirch, a famous French designer made for Maison Jansen of Paris. The desk is solid mahogany that was stained a beautiful blue-green hue. The ...

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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat
Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat

Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat

By François Linke

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare François Linke desk, Bureau Plat, circa early 20th century, is an extraordinary example of French luxury craftsmanship, showcasing the artistry and elegance that made Linke...

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Vintage 1910s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.

Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.

Located in Hudson, NY

This beautiful period writing table was constructed in France circa 1790 to 1800 of rich imported mahogany and the woods have been carefully selected to create an overall pattern of ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Writing Table, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top
French Writing Table, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top

French Writing Table, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top

Located in Montreal, Quebec

An elegant desk from 20th century France. This writing table features a pull-out black leather top adorned with gold tooling, creating a beautiful contrast with the warm brown wood o...

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20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Maison Jansen Manner Brass & Leather Top Desk Writing Table 1950s
Mid Century Maison Jansen Manner Brass & Leather Top Desk Writing Table 1950s

Mid Century Maison Jansen Manner Brass & Leather Top Desk Writing Table 1950s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Norwich, GB

French - Circa 1950. This Directoire style desk is made in bright solid brass with contrasting ebonised drawer fronts, sides and back, the drawers each having a brass handle and esc...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell
Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell

Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell

Located in Copenhagen, K

French cut-glass, Palisander and ormolu inkwell. Sneaks as handle and claw on ball feet. Original glass wells and two drawers.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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

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 section of the secretary is period,...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement
19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement

Located in Denton, TX

A great industrial accent for a tabletop or bookshelf the combination of brass and steel gears and a bronze bell. This movement is in non working condition and is used for decorative...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Iron

Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century
Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century

Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

Directoire style desk with cylinder top, France 19th century Mahogany veneer with satinwood inlays.

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Antique 1860s French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800
Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800

Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800

Located in Leimen, DE

Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800, mahogany veneer.

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

French Directoire Inlaid Marquetry Side Table or Desk with Meticulous Inlay
French Directoire Inlaid Marquetry Side Table or Desk with Meticulous Inlay

French Directoire Inlaid Marquetry Side Table or Desk with Meticulous Inlay

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique Directoire table is adorned with intricate diamond marquetry details on the top and skillfully sculpted ring patterns on the sides. This game table or desk characterizes the...

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Vintage 1910s French Directoire Game Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Directoire Bureau a Cylindre - France, circa 1800, Mahogany Secretaire or Desk
Directoire Bureau a Cylindre - France, circa 1800, Mahogany Secretaire or Desk

Directoire Bureau a Cylindre - France, circa 1800, Mahogany Secretaire or Desk

Located in Greven, DE

Desk with mirror attachment - Bureau à cylindre France Mahogany Directoire circa 1800 Dimensions: H x W x D: 149 x 97 x 50 cm Description: Top-mounted desk standing on tapered rou...

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Arm Desk Chair Needlepoint Seat
Antique French Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Arm Desk Chair Needlepoint Seat

Antique French Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Arm Desk Chair Needlepoint Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

An early 20th Century French Directoire style dining chair. Made from solid mahogany with a contoured crest rail over vase shaped splat. Features scrolled arms, a pink needlepoint ...

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Early 20th Century Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

French Directory Bureau Bonheur du jour desk, wood and leather, and bronze inkwe
French Directory Bureau Bonheur du jour desk, wood and leather, and bronze inkwe

French Directory Bureau Bonheur du jour desk, wood and leather, and bronze inkwe

By French House & Garden

Located in Valladolid, ES

Stunning French Bonheur du Jour mahogany desk or bureau, dating from the early 19th century, with a leather top and mirrored upper doors.

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Cabinets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Cane Back Louis XVI, Directoire Style Desk Armchair
French Cane Back Louis XVI, Directoire Style Desk Armchair

French Cane Back Louis XVI, Directoire Style Desk Armchair

Located in Montreal, Quebec

French Cane Back Louis XVI - Directoire style desk armchair.  

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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Early 19th Century Sèvres Neoclassical Ormolu and Bisque Porcelain Clock
Early 19th Century Sèvres Neoclassical Ormolu and Bisque Porcelain Clock

Early 19th Century Sèvres Neoclassical Ormolu and Bisque Porcelain Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Essex, MA

Period early 19th century Directoire clock attributed to Sèvres. Beautifully sculpted biscuit porcelain in white and Wedgwood blue jasper ware color. Ormolu mounts. Of a seated lady ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage French Directoire Brass Scroll Arm Tole Metal Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp
Vintage French Directoire Brass Scroll Arm Tole Metal Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp

Vintage French Directoire Brass Scroll Arm Tole Metal Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Directoire Brass Scroll Arm Tole Metal Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp with Adjustable Height Shade and Candle Arms.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Directoire Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Directoire Style Large Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange & Gray
French Directoire Style Large Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange & Gray

French Directoire Style Large Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange & Gray

Located in Landivy, FR

This Secretary desk is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.

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2010s French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

French Directoire Style Medium-Large Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange & Gray
French Directoire Style Medium-Large Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange & Gray

French Directoire Style Medium-Large Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange & Gray

Located in Landivy, FR

This Secretary desk is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.

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2010s French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

French Directoire Style Narrow Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange Gray Lacquered
French Directoire Style Narrow Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange Gray Lacquered

French Directoire Style Narrow Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange Gray Lacquered

Located in Landivy, FR

This Secretary is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period design is remarkable with its straight, classical an...

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2010s French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

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

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine French mahogany bronze mounted secretary desk with bookcase top exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of late 19th to early 20th century French furniture. Constructed ...

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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Gilded Desk Clock, Directoire Period
French Gilded Desk Clock, Directoire Period

French Gilded Desk Clock, Directoire Period

Located in Madrid, ES

French gilded desk clock. Directoire period. Dial signed: "Griebel à Paris," late 18th century.  

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

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Find many varieties of an authentic French directoire desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every French directoire desk was constructed with great care. There are 195 variations of the antique or vintage French directoire desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French directoire desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French directoire desk, those designed in Louis XVI, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made French directoire desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Kittinger Furniture Company and Louis Jacques Vaillant are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Directoire Desk?

Prices for a French directoire desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $42,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,820.
Questions About French Directoire Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.