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Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1790-1800
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1790-1800

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1790-1800

Located in Belmont, MA

The chest stands on tapered pointed feet and is accented with original brass mounts, typical of late 18th-century French Directoire furniture. Expertly and professionally refinished...

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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Directoire Style White Washed and Plaid Upholstered Club Chairs
Pair of Directoire Style White Washed and Plaid Upholstered Club Chairs

Pair of Directoire Style White Washed and Plaid Upholstered Club Chairs

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Designed to evoke the understated elegance of French Directoire furniture, these chairs offer the perfect balance of tailored refinement and relaxed comfort.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Directoire Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fine Paint Decorated Gilt Over Red Bole Green Silk Maison Jansen Attr. Settee
Fine Paint Decorated Gilt Over Red Bole Green Silk Maison Jansen Attr. Settee

Fine Paint Decorated Gilt Over Red Bole Green Silk Maison Jansen Attr. Settee

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Measures 55.5 wide x 38 tall x 33.25 deep x seat height of 21 tall **Keywords:** Maison Jansen settee, French Directoire furniture, neoclassical painted sofa, gilded Louis XVI style...

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Vintage 1920s French Directoire Settees

Materials

Silk, Walnut, Giltwood

Shallow Depth Baker Furniture Directoire Figured Walnut Directoire Sideboard
Shallow Depth Baker Furniture Directoire Figured Walnut Directoire Sideboard

Shallow Depth Baker Furniture Directoire Figured Walnut Directoire Sideboard

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Elevate your home with this timeless Baker Furniture Company French Directoire Style Sideboard, expertly crafted in rich fiddle-back walnut.

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Vintage 1950s American Directoire Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Directoire Antique French Candlesticks
Directoire Antique French Candlesticks

Directoire Antique French Candlesticks

By France"

Located in DELFT, NL

French Directoire Period brass Candlesticks. The detachable socles set within urn shaped holders, baluster-shaped stems, terminating on circular bases. Some rubbing and wear.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Bench
French Directoire Style Bench

French Directoire Style Bench

Located in Houston, TX

French Directoire Style Bench. This lovely French Directoire bench or stool painted a gray/green color with dark blue accents with swan handle accents and dates to the 1920’s. This s...

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Vintage 1920s French Directoire Benches

Materials

Wood, Velvet

French Directoire Child's Armchair
French Directoire Child's Armchair

French Directoire Child's Armchair

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century French Directoire Child's Armchair. Chair is finely carved and painted in soft tones with a timeworn patina that beautifully reflects its age. The armchair features eleg...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Directoire Boot Scrape
French Directoire Boot Scrape

French Directoire Boot Scrape

Located in New York, NY

French Directoire boot scrape. Iron boot scrape on winged paw feet, France late 18th century. Dimension: 11" H x 10" D x 13" W.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

French Directoire Style Armchair
French Directoire Style Armchair

French Directoire Style Armchair

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th C French Directoire style armchair. 1880. Seat is 22" w x 22.5" d x 16.5" h. Internal reference: JG11 Reference: 8063 Dimensions 28 inches (71 cms) Wide 30.5 inches (77 cms)...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Table Game French Directoire 19th Century Mahogany Leather Black France
Table Game French Directoire 19th Century Mahogany Leather Black France

Table Game French Directoire 19th Century Mahogany Leather Black France

Located in New York, NY

An extraordinary game table from the Directoire period made in France. Frame made of mahogany in a beautiful cognac brown shade. Apron divided into rectangular parts of brass and bra...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Walnut and Brass Mounted French Directoire Baker Coffee Table
Beautiful Walnut and Brass Mounted French Directoire Baker Coffee Table

Beautiful Walnut and Brass Mounted French Directoire Baker Coffee Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Expertly crafted by the renowned Baker Furniture Company, this table showcases the refined lines and understated sophistication of the French Directoire style.

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Vintage 1980s American Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Directoire Chairs, France, 19th Century
Directoire Chairs, France, 19th Century

Directoire Chairs, France, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Four French Directoire walnut chairs with a cushioned S-shaped backrest and a trapezoidal seat, standing on conical feet in the front and saber legs in the rear. The chairs were prof...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fine Pair of Creme Painted French Directoire Style Commodes
Fine Pair of Creme Painted French Directoire Style Commodes

Fine Pair of Creme Painted French Directoire Style Commodes

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Bring timeless European elegance into your home with this stunning pair of French Directoire–style commodes, beautifully finished in a soft cream painted patina that highlights their...

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Vintage 1950s American Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Paint Decorated Two Drawer Baker Commode Dresser
French Directoire Style Paint Decorated Two Drawer Baker Commode Dresser

French Directoire Style Paint Decorated Two Drawer Baker Commode Dresser

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Directoire style commode dresser by Baker Furniture showcases refined elegance and timeless craftsmanship.

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Vintage 1960s American Directoire Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Period French Directoire’ Giltwood Mirror
Period French Directoire’ Giltwood Mirror

Period French Directoire’ Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

The Period French Directoire Giltwood Mirror is an elegant and sophisticated addition to any home decor.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...

Materials

Giltwood

French Directoire Period Bergere
French Directoire Period Bergere

French Directoire Period Bergere

Located in Pembroke, MA

French Directoire period blue-gray painted bergere, newly-upholstered in lovely blue and gold toile fabric based on a museum-archived pattern. Very pure neoclassical detailing and form.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Directoire Terracotta Frieze
French Directoire Terracotta Frieze

French Directoire Terracotta Frieze

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A carved frieze of three terracotta panels of dancing maidens: French Directoire From the frieze of a rotunda. Repaired breaks

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

18c French Antique Directoire Trumeau
18c French Antique Directoire Trumeau

18c French Antique Directoire Trumeau

Located in New Orleans, LA

An elegant 18th-century French Directoire trumeau, reflecting the refined simplicity and neoclassical influence of the period. Featuring clean lines and balanced proportions, the pie...

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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...

Materials

Giltwood

Directoire Armchair, France 1800-10
Directoire Armchair, France 1800-10

Directoire Armchair, France 1800-10

Located in Leimen, DE

Discover the elegance and historical charm of this Directoire armchair, originating from France around 1800. This piece showcases a meticulously carved walnut frame, reflecting the r...

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Directoire Armchair, France 1800-1810
Directoire Armchair, France 1800-1810

Directoire Armchair, France 1800-1810

Located in Leimen, DE

Discover the elegance and historical charm of this Directoire armchair, originating from France around 1790. This piece showcases a meticulously carved walnut frame, reflecting the r...

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Directoire Settee
French 19th Century Directoire Settee

French 19th Century Directoire Settee

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A sumptuous French 19th century settee, Directoire in style, with original painted finish of French gray-blue and spruce green. The tightly upholstered seatback and bench seat is don...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Large French Directoire Style Armchair
Large French Directoire Style Armchair

Large French Directoire Style Armchair

Located in Buchanan, NY

An exceptional 19th century French Directoire style armchair. This large Directoire style fauteuil is a timeless piece of French design.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Directoire Style Commode
French Directoire Style Commode

French Directoire Style Commode

Located in Bridgeport, CT

French Directore style commode with three short over two long recessed panel drawers. The center drawer with a working key pull lock, others with drop pull hardware. The sides with r...

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20th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Of French Directoire Style Armchairs1930
Pair Of French Directoire Style Armchairs1930

Pair Of French Directoire Style Armchairs1930

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of French Directoire style painted armchairs, newly upholstered in stone coloured textured silk with gold scroll braid.

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Vintage 1930s French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of French Directoire Fauteuil Armchairs
Pair of French Directoire Fauteuil Armchairs

Pair of French Directoire Fauteuil Armchairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

These delicately proportioned 18th-century fauteuil armchairs exemplify the French Directoire style, each with a barreled back, and rosette finials atop fluted stiles, that branch in...

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Armchairs

French Bleached Mahogany Directoire’ Commode
French Bleached Mahogany Directoire’ Commode

French Bleached Mahogany Directoire’ Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

The French Bleached Mahogany Directoire' Commode is an antique piece of furniture that adds a touch of elegance and history to any room.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Baker French Directoire Style Walnut and Marble Top Canted Corners Sideboard
Baker French Directoire Style Walnut and Marble Top Canted Corners Sideboard

Baker French Directoire Style Walnut and Marble Top Canted Corners Sideboard

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This refined Baker Furniture French Directoire style sideboard exemplifies timeless elegance and craftsmanship.

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Vintage 1970s American Directoire Sideboards

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Directoire Mirror
19th Century French Directoire Mirror

19th Century French Directoire Mirror

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century French Directoire Mirror. Gorgeous striking piece for any wall.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Directoire Bed
French 18th Century Directoire Bed

French 18th Century Directoire Bed

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French 18th century Directoire bed.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 French Directoire Curled Armchairs
Set of 4 French Directoire Curled Armchairs

Set of 4 French Directoire Curled Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 French Directoire (19th Century) mahogany armchairs with scroll form arms and gold upholstered seat and back (PRICED AS SET)

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Gold

French Directoire Style Pedestal
French Directoire Style Pedestal

French Directoire Style Pedestal

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

French Directoire style pedestal. Pedestal has a white marble top with a steel and decorative brass frame.

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Vintage 1970s Directoire Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Set of 4 French Directoire Curled Armchairs
Set of 4 French Directoire Curled Armchairs

Set of 4 French Directoire Curled Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 French Directoire (19th Century) mahogany armchairs with scroll form arms and gold upholstered seat and back (PRICED AS SET)

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Gold

French Directoire Unique Fireplace Split Canape
French Directoire Unique Fireplace Split Canape

French Directoire Unique Fireplace Split Canape

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully designed French Directoire canape highlighted with paint and water gilding.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 19th Century French armchairs in the Directoire style. Re-upholstered later in beautiful black leather hide.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Directoire Ebonized Dolphins Armchair
French Directoire Ebonized Dolphins Armchair

French Directoire Ebonized Dolphins Armchair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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Vintage 1980s American Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

French Directoire Armchair Beech Gold & White Upholstery France 19th
French Directoire Armchair Beech Gold & White Upholstery France 19th

French Directoire Armchair Beech Gold & White Upholstery France 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very pretty beech armchair with a pretty tapestry in shades of gold and white in the Directoire style - 19th century The very luminous white and gold upholstery makes it an elegant ...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Directoire Period Fauteuils
Pair of French Directoire Period Fauteuils

Pair of French Directoire Period Fauteuils

Located in Pembroke, MA

Pair of French painted fauteuils, period Directoire, newly-upholstered in museum reproduction cotton toile fabric. Paint appears original.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Directoire Style Settee ~ Canape
Antique French Directoire Style Settee ~ Canape

Antique French Directoire Style Settee ~ Canape

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Directoire style Settee ~ Canape is ideal for a light and airy look, with a minimal footprint for more cozy seating arrangements. The rich coloration of the solid syca...

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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Settees

Materials

Fabric, Sycamore

French Mid-20th Century Directoire Style Armchairs
French Mid-20th Century Directoire Style Armchairs

French Mid-20th Century Directoire Style Armchairs

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French mid-20th century Directoire style armchairs.

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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

19th Century French Directoire Style Sofa or Settee
19th Century French Directoire Style Sofa or Settee

19th Century French Directoire Style Sofa or Settee

Located in Birmingham, AL

19th century French Directoire style three-seat sofa or settee constructed of solid walnut having a high framed upholstered back with show-wood and torchiere carvings, a typical neoc...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Benches

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Massive Directoire Settee
French 19th Century Massive Directoire Settee

French 19th Century Massive Directoire Settee

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This massive French Directoire 19th century fruitwood bench/settee is upholstered in a regal striped fabric of saffron gold & salmon pink. While the large scale might be generous...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees

Materials

Metal

French antique Architect's Table, Directoire Period 1780-1800
French antique Architect's Table, Directoire Period 1780-1800

French antique Architect's Table, Directoire Period 1780-1800

Located in Belmont, MA

Explore a stunning late eighteenth-century Directoire Period architect’s desk crafted from figured mahogany. This exquisite piece features an adjustable green leather-lined writing s...

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Directoire Bronze Andirons
Pair of French Directoire Bronze Andirons

Pair of French Directoire Bronze Andirons

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Directoire-style bronze andirons with filigree connector (PRICED AS PAIR)

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20th Century French Directoire Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Directoire St. Walnut Stool
French 19th Century Directoire St. Walnut Stool

French 19th Century Directoire St. Walnut Stool

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant French 19th century Directoire st. Walnut stool. The circular stool is raised by lovely lightly curved square tapered legs below the straight wrap around frieze.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Stools

Materials

Walnut

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 Directoire Marble Pillar Mantel Clock
French Directoire Marble Pillar Mantel Clock

French Directoire Marble Pillar Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

A Directoire Ormolu with black marble French pillar clock, three and a half inch enamel dial with Roman numerals signed ‘Viven Fils a Epernay’ with chased gilt bezel. Bell strik...

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Directoire Gilt Bronze End Table
French Directoire Gilt Bronze End Table

French Directoire Gilt Bronze End Table

Located in Queens, NY

French Directoire-style (20th Century) gilt bronze end table with 3 scroll legs and inset round pink and black speckled marble top and shelf.

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20th Century French Directoire Gueridon

Materials

Marble

French Directoire Style Fireplace Screen
French Directoire Style Fireplace Screen

French Directoire Style Fireplace Screen

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French Directoire style dark grey iron paneled fireplace screen with X frame panels centered with gold rosettes and raised on paw feet. Dimensions 38" W x 9" D x 30" H.

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Directoire Fireplace Tools and Chimn...

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Directoire Style Giltwood Mirror
19th Century French Directoire Style Giltwood Mirror

19th Century French Directoire Style Giltwood Mirror

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Directoire Style Giltwood Mirror. Stunning 19th century French Directoire style / Louis XVI style gilt wood reeded design mirror. This versatile mirror can be use...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest
Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest

Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

Late 18th century French Directoire or Louis XVI Chest. Three drawers across top, two large drawers under, for a total of five drawers. inset brass fluted columns ,the sides ...

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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Period Antique Directoire French Louis XVI Walnut Armchair
Period Antique Directoire French Louis XVI Walnut Armchair

Period Antique Directoire French Louis XVI Walnut Armchair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Period Antique Directoire French Louis XVI Walnut Armchair is a superb example of late 18th-century French design, capturing the refined neoclassical elegance that defines the L...

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Directoire Side Table, Solid Wood Construction, French Antique
Directoire Side Table, Solid Wood Construction, French Antique

Directoire Side Table, Solid Wood Construction, French Antique

Located in Austin, TX

Side table from France in the Directoire style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily cherry wood. It has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum qua...

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Antique 1880s French Directoire Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Armchairs Set of 8 Directoire 1790-1810 France
Armchairs Set of 8 Directoire 1790-1810 France

Armchairs Set of 8 Directoire 1790-1810 France

Located in New York, NY

Armchairs Set of 8 Directoire 1790-1810 France. A set of 8 armchairs made during the Directoire period 1790-1810 in France. Frame made in dark stained birch. Seats upholstered in a n...

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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Four Directoire Armchairs, France, early 19th Century
Four Directoire Armchairs, France, early 19th Century

Four Directoire Armchairs, France, early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Four French armchairs made of solid mahogany with elegantly curved legs and a slightly rounded upholstered seat. The armrests slope down in a gentle curve and end on the extended leg...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Directoire Style Armchairs, 19th century
Pair of French Directoire Style Armchairs, 19th century

Pair of French Directoire Style Armchairs, 19th century

Located in Leimen, DE

Pair of Directoire-Style Armchairs, Circa 1880 – Timeless Elegance in Mahogany This stunning pair of Directoire-style armchairs, crafted around 1880, epitomizes the refined elegance...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Directoire Style Gilt Arm Chair
19th Century French Directoire Style Gilt Arm Chair

19th Century French Directoire Style Gilt Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

French Directoire white painted open arm chair with gilt foliate decoration and shaped fluted arms, legs, and open fluted columns on back.  

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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French Directoire Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of French directoire furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every item from our selection of French directoire furniture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of French directoire furniture, we have 2597 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of French directoire furniture, designed in the Louis XVI, Neoclassical or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Maison Jansen, Maison Charles and Maison Baguès each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of French directoire furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Directoire Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of French directoire furniture at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $250,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About French Directoire Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    French furniture is usually just called French furniture in English. In French, someone might say "les meubles français," which translates directly to "French furniture." However, there are names for furniture styles inspired by the furniture produced in France. French Provincial is the name for pieces made in or inspired by craftsmen from the Loire Valley or in Lyon. Furniture produced in this style often shows off scalloped carvings and curving cabriole legs. French royal furniture is the general term for furnishings made for the monarchs of France or inspired by these pieces. An example is Louis XVI furniture, which often includes clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. Find a wide variety of French furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.
  • 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.