$3,850 / set
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
A set of six French Directoire style painted dining room chairs, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of six side chairs all painted and of pegged construction. Having rosette and diamond carved crests above pierced splats and upholstered seats, all supported by turned tape...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$26,000 / set
H 35.75 in W 19.25 in D 17.25 in
Set of Ten French Mahogany Directoire St. Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and complete set of ten French turn of the century Directoire st. mahogany dining chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant lightly curved square tapered legs below the ...
Mahogany
Set of Nine 18th Century French Directoire Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Nine 18th Century French Directoire Dining Chairs is a relatively rare find, especially with this level of quality and preservation! The diamond pattern mohair is of the best...
Fabric, Sycamore
$6,704 / set
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Set of Six Directoire Dining Chairs, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Set of six antique chairs France mahogany early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 88 x 47 x 44 cm, seat height: 48 cm Description: Set of six French directoire chairs in mahogan...
Wood
$5,800 / set
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Set of Six French Directoire Style Dining Chairs Bronze Accents
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined set of six French neoclassical dining chairs comprised of two armchairs and four side chairs, executed in the Louis XVI or Directoire style. The set features warm honey-ton...
Bronze
$12,000 / set
H 34.75 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Set of 8 French Directoire Walnut Dining Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this set of eight French Directoire walnut dining chairs showcases the restrained elegance and refined proportions associated with the Directoire period....
Fabric, Walnut
$27,900 / set
H 35.75 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
Set of Eight French 19th Century Directoire St. Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very unique complete set of eight French 19th century Directoire st. patinated wood dining chairs. Each chair is raised by lovely turned circular legs at the front wit...
Wood
French Pair of Period Directoire Side Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A regal pair of French side chairs from the Directoire period (circa 1795-1800). The chairs have chalk-white painted frames now patinated to fine craquelure texture softening the sym...
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Set of Six Directoire-Style Dining Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Set of six Directoire-style dining chairs with a painted frame, scroll-back crest, and tapered turned legs. The upholstered backs and seats are shown in the detail images, highlighti...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$3,999 / set
H 38.5 in W 19.25 in D 21 in
Rare set of 6 Directoire Dining Chairs with Elaborate Carved Backs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant set of six French Louis XVI style dining chairs exudes classical refinement and timeless sophistication. Crafted with carved and painted frames in a soft antique white f...
Beech
$4,800 / set
H 39 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
19th Century Set of Six Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of six mahogany French dining chairs made in the transitional directoire pre-Empire taste. The chairs feature gracefully curved backs decorated with bronze toned ormolu r...
Brass, Ormolu
Set of Six Directoire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Set of six painted side chairs with upholstered seats and backs in three different colors, with cream-painted frames, fluted tapered legs, and small carved rosette details at the sea...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$3,719Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.25 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Set of 6 Maison Jansen Attributed Balloon Back Circular Directoire Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of six Maison Jansen attributed Directoire dining chairs exemplifies refined French craftsmanship and timeless neoclassical design. Featuring elegant balloon backrests with ...
Walnut
$7,250 / set
H 40.25 in W 26.25 in D 27.5 in
Set of 8 Directoire Shield Back Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bring timeless French elegance to your dining space with this exceptional set of French Directoire style shield back dining chairs.
Textile, Walnut
$3,760 / set
H 32.75 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Set of Six Vintage Directoire Dining Chairs, 1960s, Black Gloss Finish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We have admired this style of chairs for years, but it took 13 years in business to find this set. Custom made in the early 1960s by Indianapolis Chair Co in Aurora, Indiana for a Be...
Wood
$9,000 / set
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
An Exceptional Set of Six Inlaid Directoire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Charles Percier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
All six frames featuring swan shaped brass inlaid motifs strikingly silhouetted against ebonized panels within brass moldings, over hand carved lyre-shaped splats replete with brass ...
Brass
$7,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 17.75 in D 15.75 in
French Directoire Period Set of Six Bleached Beechwood Chairs, 18th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
A very charming set of six French dining chairs from the Directoire period. The frames are solid bleached beechwood nicely patinated with pegged mortise & tenon joinery. Scrolled...
Fabric, Beech
Directoire Side Chairs (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large mahogany side chairs, with an over scroll padded back and seat above floral capital carved and paneled sabre legs. Inspired by a 19th-century French original. Dimensions: 23" W...
Wood
1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
1950s French iron and brass dining chairs. The chairs have iron frames, are black vinyl, with brass finials to the top and brass ball feet. The chairs also have sloping arms and fold...
Brass, Iron
$4,350 / set
H 35.375 in W 18.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Dining Chairs, Solid Wood, Acanthus Detail, 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Directoire style antique French chairs made with solid wood construction that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. We love the elegant stylized acanthus...
Upholstery, Wood
Directoire Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Two mahogany armchairs, with an over scroll padded back and seat between open scroll arms and above floral capital carved and paneled sabre legs. Inspired by a 19th-century French or...
Wood
1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Table and Chairs
Located in New York, NY
1950s French iron and brass dining table and chairs. The set has iron frames, chairs are black vinyl, with brass finials to the top and brass ball feet. The chairs also have sloping ...
Brass, Iron
$6,995
H 38.25 in W 22.75 in D 24 in
Set of 8 Maison Jansen Style French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your dining space with this exquisite set of eight French Louis XVI / Directoire–style dining chairs, crafted in the sophisticated tradition of Maison Jansen.
Faux Leather, Walnut
$6,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.25 in W 23.25 in D 25.5 in
Fine Set of 12 Brass Inlaid Rosewood French Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine set of 12 brass inlaid rosewood French Regency style dining chairs represents the perfect balance of craftsmanship, elegance, and functionality. Expertly made, each chair f...
Brass
Set of 13 Fine French Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 13 fine French Neoclassical cherry wood dining chairs in an Empire-Directoire style with carved and blackened wood details.
Cherry
French White Painted Dining Chairs (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a beautifully painted white beechwood frame, this chair exudes refined French Directoire-inspired charm. The seat is upholstered in soft off-white leather, providing a luxu...
Leather, Wood
$2,950 / set
H 35 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
Set of Six French Empire Dining Chairs, Mahogany, Carved, c. 1970
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming set of six carved and inlaid mahogany dining chairs in the French Empire style. The chairs date to the second half of the 20th century and are in very good conditi...
Mahogany
Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs
By Samuel Copelon
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of four wrought iron lyre-back chairs in the French style by the Samuel Copelon Company of New York, one with original label. They feature art deco bronze swan finials and padd...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$7,980 / set
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs will make a timeless statement in any room!
Mohair, Mahogany
Set of Six Barbara Barry for Baker Spindle Back Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant set of six dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, comprised of two armchairs and four side chairs. Each chair features a tall, architecturally propor...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$9,995 / set
H 42.5 in W 22 in D 22.75 in
Fantastic set of 10 French Louis XVI Cane Damask Upholstered Dinng Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Set of 10 French Louis XVI Style Carved Dining Chairs – 1940s, Cane Backs, Gilt Accents & Removable Upholstered Panels This exceptional set of ten 1940s French Louis XVI–style dinin...
Cane, Beech
Louis XVI or Directoire Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional late 18th/early 19th century French mahogany extending dining table. The beauty and rarity of this table make it a stand out choice for any dining room. It can...
Brass
$14,000 / set
H 43 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Set of Six Directoire Mahogany Dining Chairs Attributed to Georges Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of six period Directoire dining chairs carved in Honduras mahogany.
Mahogany
$6,704 / set
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful set of four late 18th-early 19th century European Directoire period mahogany gondola chairs will be the perfect addition to your dining room or living room as they can...
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
$2,975
H 32.5 in W 61 in D 27.5 in
Maison Jansen Style Dining Table With Bronze Swan Finials Circa 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Peabody, MA
French art deco, Maison Jansen style table in red lacquered wrought iron with bronze corner embellishments of a stylized swan. See our separate listing for corresponding chairs.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$9,500 / item
H 34.75 in W 16.5 in D 14.25 in
Set of Eight French Directoire Side Chairs, Attributed to Jacob, Circa 1800
By Georges Jacob
Located in New York, NY
Set of Eight Directoire Side Chairs France, circa 1795–1805 This refined set of eight French Directoire side chairs exemplifies the restrained neoclassicism that emerged in the year...
Wood
$4,000
H 36.25 in W 19.5 in D 16.54 in
Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Directoire-style dining chairs illustrate the minimally adorned style that became favorable after the French Revolution.
Fabric, Wood
$1,000
H 35.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
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 ...
Tapestry, Mahogany
$2,995 / set
H 33.75 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Fine Pair Quality Paint Decorated French 1920s Era Directoire Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Introduce timeless Parisian sophistication into your home with this exquisite pair of French Louis XVI paint-decorated armchairs, a beautiful example of neoclassical elegance and fin...
Beech
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in W 30.71 in D 22.45 in
19th Century Empire Curule Stool, Beech Wood, Upholstered Seat, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An extremely elegant 19th-century Empire-style curule stool standing on veneered, curved X legs linked by a turned baluster-shaped stretcher and terminating in lion's paws. The padde...
Beech
New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Evoke an indulgent high-end experience with this luxurious Oushak style rug centered around comfort and a sensual touch while creating sultry drama with a sophisticated edge. Perfect...
Wool, Silk
Set of Eight Directoire Dining Chairs
Located in Alicante, ES
An early 19th century set of six original Directoire dining chairs and two copies. I found it extremely difficult to identify the copies. The authentication, from an extremely reputa...
Set of Six Directoire Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Late 19th century set of six dining room chairs with refreshed paint and newly upholstered in a cream/taupe stripe fabric. Directoire style.
Fabric, Paint, Wood
Set of Six Directoire Chairs
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
The chairs are in walnut. The fabric is a beige linen.
Unavailable
H 29.5 in W 65.5 in D 60 in
19th Century Directoire Mahogany Dining Table with five leaves
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Directoire mahogany dining table has five 21.5" leaves, all of which have an apron. Armless chairs recommended... Legs are simply tapered and have brass trim and caste...
Mahogany
Sideboard With Monopodia
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (French, 1770-1841) The sideboard has a white marble top, with two plain supports at the back and two richly sculpted monopodia at the fron...
Marble
18th Century Neoclassical Armchair
Located in Richmond, London
Soane owned a pair of armchairs of the Bank design at his own home at Lincoln’s Inn Fields, now the Soane Museum, and adapted the design for a set of dining-chairs supplied by John R...
Upholstery
Set of Directoire Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of six Directoire style beech wood dining room chairs, circa 1910. These chairs have nice clean lines that would compliment either a neoclassical or contemporary interior. All of...
Linen, Wood
French Directoire Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Directoire style dining chair, a hand carved distressed beech and oak dining chair with turned top rail, an upholstered cushion seat raised on turned and tapered legs with flo...
Wood
French set of 6 Dining chairs Directoire wood, black leather
By French Foundry Pierret-Depaix et Cie
Located in Valladolid, ES
A very special set of chairs, perfect to complete a dining table, a living room… With an elegant, classic and timeless style.
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Directoire Style dining room chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of 6 chairs made of cherry wood with newly upholstery, simple and elegant.
French 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
I love the line of the Directoire, simple with a bit of curve and movement, nice old patine of the walnut, they are very beautiful.
Walnut
French 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those chairs are 19th century Directoire style and match very well with the modern furniture. It is rare to found a set of 10 chairs. The wood back of the chairs are slightly curved ...
Walnut
French Antique Directoire Set of Eight Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Directoire style set of eight dining chairs of solid walnut, with beautifully carved frames. Professionally reupholstered in a beige velvet blend. Seat height is 20 in.
Walnut
French Directoire Style Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six French Directoire style dining chairs. Hand-carved frames with cream patined finish and gold leaf accents. Professionally reupholstered in a velvet blend. Seats are 19.5" ...
French 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful simple line and nice color of the walnut.They are in good condition with the use of age.
Walnut
Set of Eight French Directoire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of eight Directoire style French dining chairs made of solid cherrywood. We love the X-shape design of the backs and the strong tapered front legs. The olive green vinyl is in go...
Upholstery, Wood
French Directoire Dining Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Directoire style dining armchair, a hand carved distressed beech and oak dining chair with turned top rail, down scrolled uprights and arms enclosing Anthemion carved splat, t...
Wood
Set of Six French Directoire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six French Directoire style dining side chairs with a painted finish and bronze mounting.
Bronze
Walnut Directoire Period Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A set of six Directoire period walnut dining chairs with beautiful classic lines and a seat covered with "petit point” tapestry. We love these elegant details.
Walnut
19th Century French Directoire Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stylish carved and painted Directoire style chairs comprised of five side chairs and one arm chair. Charmingly aged and worn, but sturdy and sound. The single armchair measures 33 1/...
Wood
Directoire Style Leather Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Directoire style leather dining chair upholstered with brown leather to the seat and back, in a warm walnut finish, supported on slender turned tapering legs, and finished w...
Wood
Set of Six Directoire Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted and gilded Directoire dining chairs. Two armchairs and four side chairs.
French Directoire Style Walnut Dining Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Birmingham, AL
Set of six vintage French Directoire style side chairs handcrafted of walnut, circa 1970s. These Neoclassical dining chairs feature a tailored look with a curved, wraparound back rai...
Walnut
Set of 8 Directoire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French antique set of eight Directoire style dining chairs in hand painted, solid cherrywood. Upholstered in a light brown colored velvet with brass nail heads. Seat height is 19 inc...
Cherry
Set of Four French Directoire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful set of four French Directoire style dining chairs in original painted fruitwood with hand carved and gilded details.
Fruitwood
Set of 6 Midcentury French Directoire Style Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 midcentury French Directoire style inlaid dining chairs was handcrafted from solid cherrywood with inlaid heart walnut. Inlaid bordering and diamond motifs appear throughout...
Fruitwood, Walnut
Set of Six French Directoire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant set of six French Directoire style chairs in ebonized and French polished fruit wood, classic hand carved details on the back, great sitting angle, very strong and comfortable.
Set of Six Directoire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six French directoire beechwood chairs, strong and elegant with a new velvet blend upholstery in a dove grey color. We loved the comfortable curved back, the classic pegs cons...
Velvet, Beech
Directoire Klismos Chairs, France, 19h Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of 12 Directoire chairs in unrestored condition. The design echoes the Greek Klismos chair with strongly flared conical pointed legs on both sides and the reduced backrest with r...
Wood
French Directoire Style Set of 6 Dining Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of 6 chairs made of solid cherry with red imitation leather upholstered seat. Sturdy construction and comfortable seating.
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H 36 in W 19 in D 17 in
Set of Eight 19th Century French Directoire Hand-Crafted Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Boasting the tailored lines of the French Directoire style, this set of eight dining chairs were crafted from fine French walnut, and feature ergonomically designed oval seatbacks an...
Walnut
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H 38 in W 23 in D 25 in
Rare Set 8 French Directoire Signed Maison Jansen Dining Chairs Circa 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are genuine and signed Jansen dining chairs in a distressed painted finish. They are in good structural condition and the upholstery is still usable. The arm chairs measure 38 ...
Walnut
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H 36.75 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Fine Set of 8 French Directoire Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Perfect for collectors, interior designers, or those looking to enhance a dining room with authentic French neoclassical furniture, this set of 8 Directoire Louis XVI style chairs of...
Walnut
French Antique Directoire Style Painted Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Directoire style antique painted French chairs in a “Trianon” gray color with white and gold leaf detailing. We love the elegant stylized acanthus leaf details on the backs and the t...
Gold Leaf
French Antique Set of Six Directoire Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French antique set of six Directoire style dining chairs in hand-carved beechwood. Professionally reupholstered in a gray linen blend. Seat height is 19 in. Comfortable and stylish s...
Beech, Linen
French Antique Directoire Style Set of Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Charming set of six Directoire style chairs, fabric is gorgeous in fair condition, love the wood color and patina. Very strong frames and comfortable.
Beech
Set of 6 French Directoire Walnut Chairs
Located in Jersey City, NJ
These chairs were purchased in France. There are in walnut. covered with a beige cotton wool fabric and show signs of previous use. They have the elegance of the Directoire and can...
Fabric, Wood
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H 35.25 in W 19 in D 18 in
Set of 6 Antique French Directoire Style Painted Cane Back Dining Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome set of 6 early 20th century French Directoire style painted dining side chairs, circa 1920s, having hand caned backs, upholstered seats with nailhead trim, and typical neo...
Wood
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H 35 in W 19 in D 22 in
Antique French Directoire Style Dining Chairs W/ Butter Cream Velvet - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
Late 19th-century French dining chairs made in French Directoire style, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid walnut wood featuring a long scroll back. T...
Velvet, Walnut
Directoire Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large mahogany side chairs, with an over scroll padded back and seat above floral capital carved and paneled sabre legs. Inspired by a 19th-century French original. Dimensions: 23" W...
Wood
French Directoire Period Pair of Side Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th century French pair of side chairs. Solid, painted beechwood frames with gold leaf details. Professionally reupholstered in Dupioni silk. An unusual design with excellent ...
Gold Leaf
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H 36.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of 10, Antique 18th Century Directoire Style Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 12 - Antique 18th century Directoire style rosewood dining chairs. Reconstructed seats and new chenille upholstery on old solid period frames.
Rosewood
Fine Set of 6 Directoire Period Dining Chairs, France ca. 1795
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine set of six Directoire period fruit-wood Dining Chairs with fan carvings, cane seats and tapered legs. Dating from the end of the 18th century and French in origin. Fruitwood, Cane
CategoryAntique 18th Century and Earlier French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
Set of Six French Directoire Chaires, signed J-E Coryn, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Six identical antique chairs France Beech Directoire around 1800 Dimensions: H x W x D: 87 x 45 x 41 cm, seat height: 46 cm Description: Beautiful set of provincial French chairs ...
Beech
Set of Six 1950's Directoire Style White Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Set of Six Directoire Style White Lattice Back and Caned Seat Dining Chairs with Cushions by Branca in the Elizabeth chintz from Schumacher with green suede piping.
Cane, Wood
Fine Set of 8 French Louis XVI Directoire Bronze Mounted Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic set of 8 chairs that has bronze ormolu and porcelain placques too. The chairs are in very good condition for their age. Their done in what I believe is silk and t...
Bronze
Set Of 8 Directoire Period Oak Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful set of 8 Directoire period chairs in natural oak Very beautiful chairs in oak and caning. The chairs and caning have been checked and are solid and in perfect conditi...
Oak
French Directoire Style Inlaid Dining Room Suite
Located in Dallas, TX
IMPORTANT NOTE: This set is sold individually on our website and in our Baton Rouge showroom, so to acquire the entire set intact you must act fast! Hand-crafted from solid cherr...
Marble
Set of six 19th century Directoire Style Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of six painted Directoire style chairs. The "horned" backs (à cornes) are coved with side and top rails that curve inward to create "horns" at the corners and terminating in ...
Cotton
Late 18th Century Directoire Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of late 18th century (possibly early 19th century) Directoire side chairs. The chairs appear to retain their original gold leafed finish with very minimal touch...
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
c.1890 Set of 8 French Directoire Style Side Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Set of eight antique French blue and cream painted Directoire style lattice back side chairs-- A fantastic set!
Wood
Set of 8 Antique French Directoire Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 antique French Directoire chairs includes 2 armchairs feature patinaed painted finishes that enhance their understated elegance rendered with hand carved detailing from soli...
Walnut
Set of Eight Painted Directoire Style Chairs, France, circa 1940
Located in Toronto, ON
A decadent set of eight sage green painted dinning chairs with gesso/gold gilt accents showing beautiful gentle ware. These elegant Directoire style chairs are in their "as found" g...
Gesso, Wood
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H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Important Set of Eight Directoire Jansen Model Chairs in Mahogany
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Nice work of the famous "Maison JANSEN" . Mahogany . Nice model . 1940 . Directoire style
Mahogany, Fabric
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H 38.25 in W 20 in D 22.5 in
Set 8 French Louis XVI Ebonized Black Lacquer Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of eight French Louis XVI style dining chairs, finished in an elegant ebonized black lacquer, is a superb example of Maison Jansen-inspired design and timeless neoclassical ...
Walnut
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H 36.75 in W 21 in D 23 in
Early French Louis XVI Style Bow And Medallion Painted Dining Chairs -S/6
By Maison Jansen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This set is a show stopper! New arrival! This is a set of six 1930s/40s hand painted French Louis XVI style bow and medallion dining chairs.The cream and two hues of blue are breatht...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 35 in W 17 in D 21 in
Set of 8 French Louis XVI Painted Balloon Back Maison Jansen Attri Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a bright, chic and gorgeous set of 8 chairs in the style of Maison Jansen. They are painted in an off-white and feature a gold velvet of some kind. The chairs are in good con...
Velvet, Walnut
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair is inspired by one of the finest ...
Beech
$9,500
H 30.25 in W 37.5 in D 19.25 in
Restored Swedish Gustavian Commodes, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1920-1940
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully restored pair of early to mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian commodes, meticulously hand-crafted in painted Pinewood. These refined Scandinavian chests are characterist...
Pine
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
Velvet, Birch
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$9,800 / item
H 23 in W 6 in D 11 in
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Verdigris Scallop Shell Backplates
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved shell form Anglo Indian backplates with a verdigris painted surface, brass sconce fittings and light green hurricane shades. Sconce is measured from bottom of b...
Brass
$23,600 / set
H 36 in W 19.25 in D 21.5 in
(8)Painted French Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved Side Chairs Made in France Options
Located in Highwood, IL
We have been searching for a correct size and “comfortable by American standards” Louis XVI side chair. Copied from an original circa 1800s French Louis XVI side chair in the style o...
Beech, Leather, Upholstery
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Sold|$4,750
H 37 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Set of 10 Regency Oak X-Back Dining Chairs, Mid-20th Century, England
Located in Houston, TX
A commanding set of Regency-style Oak X-Back dining chairs. Elevate your space with these expertly crafted from solid oak. These chairs masterfully blend rustic warmth with a refin...
Oak
Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Carved Back Dining Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming set of six Swedish dining chairs with richly carved seat backs with lyre and leaf motifs. Recent upholstery seat in linen.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Set of six antique George III quality mahogany dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Set of six antique George III quality mahogany dining chairs, having a quality mahogany carved top rail and carved centre splat, upholstered seats, standing on turned tapering front ...
Mahogany
On Hold|$7,900
H 74 in W 40.25 in D 18.25 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Cabinet, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1810
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, white-grey antique Swedish Gustavian living room cabinet made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The upper part of the Scandinavian buffet is...
Metal
$6,940
H 55.12 in W 50.79 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet, Wood, Reeded Design, 1842
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian cabinet. Manufactured around 1800 with two doors featuring decorative reeded design opening to useful storage. Repainted exterior with original dry scr...
Wood
$8,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 18.13 in D 19.63 in
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2. Seat height 18 1/8" for ...
Mahogany, Faux Leather
$8,995 / set
H 35 in W 18.25 in D 13.5 in
Set of Eight English 1880s Oak Dining Room Side Chairs with Spindle Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English set of eight oak dining room side chairs from the late 19th century, with spindle motifs and wooden seats. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, ...
Oak
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
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