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Directoire Furniture

DIRECTOIRE STYLE

Formed in the wake of the Jacobin Reign of Terror’s bloody guillotine, the Directoire was established to lead France into order through the leadership of a five-member council of directors. It was brief, lasting only from 1795 to 1799, ending with Napoléon Bonaparte’s coup d’état, and was economically tumultuous. Yet it was an essential bridge between the era of Louis XVI and the elaborate Empire style that followed, with Directoire furniture and decorative arts shaped by a royal passion for classical design and an enthusiasm for postrevolutionary France.

Much of the country’s furniture production had halted during the French Revolution when the furniture guilds system was abolished, but during the Directoire period, the cabinetmakers restarted their businesses, such as François-Honoré-Georges and Jacob-Desmalter who established a new workshop called Jacob-Frères. Pieces made in walnut, elm, mahogany and other inexpensive materials incorporated influences ranging from Egypt to Pompeii, with popular forms including the curule armchair based on an ancient Roman design. The aesthetics of the transitional style were more austere than during the monarchy, with court cabinetmaker Jean-Baptiste Sené, for instance, reimagining his workshop’s neoclassical-style furniture with ungilded surfaces and a reduction of ornamentation.

Symbols referencing the revolutionary tenets of liberty, equality and fraternity were frequently carved into Directoire furnishings, such as the Phrygian cap, clasped hands and the fasces, which is an image of a bound bundle of sticks adopted from the Roman Republic, where it was seen as an emblem of strength through unity.

Elements of the French Directoire style continued through Empire style. Designers Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine are credited today as major proponents of both movements. The classically inspired furniture design is represented in pieces such as the boat-shaped daybed and the klismos chair, which endured in French interiors as well as in styles abroad, including American Directoire.

Find a collection of antique ​​Directoire chairs, tables, daybeds, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Directoire
Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Side Table or Nightstand
Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Side Table or Nightstand

Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Side Table or Nightstand

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late eighteenth century French Directoire period walnut side table or nightstand features a Saint Anne marble top surrounded by a pierced bronze gallery. Three drawers of doveta...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 18th Century Gilt & Painted Trumeau Mirror
French 18th Century Gilt & Painted Trumeau Mirror

French 18th Century Gilt & Painted Trumeau Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A magnificent 18th century French giltwood trumeau mirror in the style of Louis XVI, the thick rococo carvings around the (French gray) painted frame appear even more theatrical unde...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Gold

19th Century English Directoire Style Bergere
19th Century English Directoire Style Bergere

19th Century English Directoire Style Bergere

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Directoire style bergere characterized by its transition from the more ornate Louis XVI style to the more rigid Empire style. Key features in this chair include a loose seat cushion,...

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19th Century Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

18th-Century Provençal Louis XVI Duchesse Brisée in Walnut
18th-Century Provençal Louis XVI Duchesse Brisée in Walnut

18th-Century Provençal Louis XVI Duchesse Brisée in Walnut

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exceptionally rare Provençal duchesse brisée, or two-part armchair, dates to the Louis XVI period of the 18th century and exemplifies refined regional French craftsmanship. Cons...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Directoire Bergère Chair with Paisley Upholstery
18th Century Directoire Bergère Chair with Paisley Upholstery

18th Century Directoire Bergère Chair with Paisley Upholstery

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This rare French bergère chair dates from the late 18th century, during the elegant transitional period between the Louis XVI and Directoire styles. Crafted from solid beechwood, the...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Beech

A French Directoire Style Painted and Carved Bed, C. 1920.
A French Directoire Style Painted and Carved Bed, C. 1920.

A French Directoire Style Painted and Carved Bed, C. 1920.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome French Directoire style bed crafted in carved beech and retaining its original painted finish. The rectangular headboard and footboard are decorated with classical urn mot...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Paint

Fine SHALLOW DEPTH Maison Jansen Style Directoire Marble Top Mahogany Sideboard
Fine SHALLOW DEPTH Maison Jansen Style Directoire Marble Top Mahogany Sideboard

Fine SHALLOW DEPTH Maison Jansen Style Directoire Marble Top Mahogany Sideboard

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Elegant Maison Jansen Style Bronze-Mounted Mahogany and Marble-Top Sideboard – 20th Century Neoclassical Excellence This superb Maison Jansen–style sideboard is a masterclass in ref...

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1960s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Reeded Gilt Mirrors
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Reeded Gilt Mirrors

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Reeded Gilt Mirrors

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Flat, reeded molding is an ideal surface area to reflect the lustre of gold leaf on this exciting pair of French mirrors from circa 1870, now patinated with a fine craquelure texture...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Gold

Pair of Solid Cherry Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Directoire Three Tier Tables
Pair of Solid Cherry Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Directoire Three Tier Tables

Pair of Solid Cherry Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Directoire Three Tier Tables

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Introduce refined Parisian sophistication into your home with this exceptional pair of Maison Jansen–attributed three-tier Directoire-style tables, crafted in the 1940s with the impe...

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1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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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1950s American Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Duck Doorstop Sculpture Solid Brass, England Ca 1970's
Vintage Duck Doorstop Sculpture Solid Brass, England Ca 1970's

Vintage Duck Doorstop Sculpture Solid Brass, England Ca 1970's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large cast iron sculpture of a duck in solid brass. This large door stop is both form and function, can be used as a door stop as well as a sculptural piece on a fireplace mantel as ...

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Mid-20th Century Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare and Elegant French Directoire Painted Shop Counter, C. 1830.
Rare and Elegant French Directoire Painted Shop Counter, C. 1830.

Rare and Elegant French Directoire Painted Shop Counter, C. 1830.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The piece features a paneled front and an open back fitted with a single small drawer over shelves, offering both display and storage. Its narrow depth makes it exceptionally versati...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century French Directoire Style Painted Armchairs, Bergeres
Pair of Late 19th Century French Directoire Style Painted Armchairs, Bergeres

Pair of Late 19th Century French Directoire Style Painted Armchairs, Bergeres

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of French Directoire style armchairs from the late nineteenth century features hand carved details of rosettes, scrolling, and acanthus leaves on the seat backs. The seats ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Signed Maison Jansen Brass and Bronze Adorned Mahogany Dining Table with 3 Leave
Signed Maison Jansen Brass and Bronze Adorned Mahogany Dining Table with 3 Leave

Signed Maison Jansen Brass and Bronze Adorned Mahogany Dining Table with 3 Leave

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

**Signed Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Extension Dining Table, Circa 1930s** This exceptional **signed Maison Jansen dining table** from the **1930s** exudes Parisian elegance and t...

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1930s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis XVI Period Mahogany Dining Table Of 4.6m
Louis XVI Period Mahogany Dining Table Of 4.6m

Louis XVI Period Mahogany Dining Table Of 4.6m

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb early 19th-century Directoire period mahogany dining table with eight legs measuring 4.60 meters This beautiful table features eight legs, which is important for its stabilit...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Directoire Period French Semainier
Directoire Period French Semainier

Directoire Period French Semainier

Located in Austin, TX

French “semainier” from the Directoire period. This cabinet features 7 dovetailed drawers (one for each day of the week, “semaine” means week in French). The Semainier was crafted in...

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1820s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Side Tables, Directoire Style, Ebonized Mahogany, 19th Century
French Side Tables, Directoire Style, Ebonized Mahogany, 19th Century

French Side Tables, Directoire Style, Ebonized Mahogany, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Side tables from France in the Directoire style. This pair is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. They have been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish....

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1890s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Vitrine and Bookcase in Solid Oak
French Directoire Style Vitrine and Bookcase in Solid Oak

French Directoire Style Vitrine and Bookcase in Solid Oak

Located in Landivy, FR

This Vitrine is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines. T...

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2010s French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Oak

French 19th Century Set of 8 Dining Room Chairs
French 19th Century Set of 8 Dining Room Chairs

French 19th Century Set of 8 Dining Room Chairs

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Beautiful set of 8 dining room chairs, they are made of walnut and mahogany wood and black paint inside the curve along the legs and the top. They have a large seat and nicely curved...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Simple and Sophisticated French Travertine Marble Metal and Brass Gueridon Table
Simple and Sophisticated French Travertine Marble Metal and Brass Gueridon Table

Simple and Sophisticated French Travertine Marble Metal and Brass Gueridon Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Elevate your space with the simple yet sophisticated charm of this French Travertine Marble, Metal, and Brass Gueridon Table. A perfect blend of timeless materials and elegant design...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Brass, Steel

Antique Directoire period chest of drawers in walnut - Italy 18th century
Antique Directoire period chest of drawers in walnut - Italy 18th century

Antique Directoire period chest of drawers in walnut - Italy 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant chest of drawers from the Directoire period, crafted in solid walnut, dates to the late 18th century and originates from Italy’s Veneto region, a hub of refined furnitur...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th-Century Italian Directoire Walnut Chest of Drawers — Emilia Romagna
Late 18th-Century Italian Directoire Walnut Chest of Drawers — Emilia Romagna

Late 18th-Century Italian Directoire Walnut Chest of Drawers — Emilia Romagna

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant Italian Directoire chest of drawers from the late 18th century, originating from the Emilia Romagna region and crafted entirely in solid walnut. This refined piece reflect...

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18th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

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Walnut

Fine Pair of French Brass and Marble Gueridons End Tables Circa 1960
Fine Pair of French Brass and Marble Gueridons End Tables Circa 1960

Fine Pair of French Brass and Marble Gueridons End Tables Circa 1960

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Pair of Exquisite French Directoire Style Brass and Marble Gueridon Tables, circa 1960s This sophisticated pair of French Directoire style gueridon or end tables from the 1960s perf...

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1960s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Cabriolet Armchair - Yellow and pinkish red toile de Jouy - France
Louis XVI Cabriolet Armchair - Yellow and pinkish red toile de Jouy - France

Louis XVI Cabriolet Armchair - Yellow and pinkish red toile de Jouy - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very charming Louis XVI / Directoire style cabriolet armchair from the Directoire period, 18th century. This very pretty armchair is made of molded beech wood, with a curved back. Th...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Maison Jansen French Brass and Polished Steel Cocktail Table
Maison Jansen French Brass and Polished Steel Cocktail Table

Maison Jansen French Brass and Polished Steel Cocktail Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully made French Maison Jansen Cocktail Table made of Brass and Polished Steel. The Piece is impeccable with some expected pagination for the age of the piece, ca. 1950's. ...

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20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair Of French Wrought Iron And Tole Planters
Pair Of French Wrought Iron And Tole Planters

Pair Of French Wrought Iron And Tole Planters

Located in Essex, MA

Circular basket suspended with three arrow form supports and a triangular base.

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Early 20th Century Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Tin

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. Crafted in fine mahogany, the piece features a r...

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1890s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Mounted Flame Mahogany Russian Baltic Directoire Style Commodes
Pair of Brass Mounted Flame Mahogany Russian Baltic Directoire Style Commodes

Pair of Brass Mounted Flame Mahogany Russian Baltic Directoire Style Commodes

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Measures 30.5 tall x 37.5 wide x 18.5 deep They were built in a hard country. You can see it in the weight of them — in the way the lines stand firm and the bronze holds fast again...

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Early 20th Century Russian Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Wonderful Pair Directoire French Bronze Gueridon Side Tables Black Marble Tops
Wonderful Pair Directoire French Bronze Gueridon Side Tables Black Marble Tops

Wonderful Pair Directoire French Bronze Gueridon Side Tables Black Marble Tops

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Pair Of French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bronze Gueridon Directoire Side Tables With Black Marble / Granite Inset Tops Leading To Paw Feet.

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20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Granite, Marble, Bronze

Sophisticated French Directoire Style 1930s era French Vitrine Marble Top
Sophisticated French Directoire Style 1930s era French Vitrine Marble Top

Sophisticated French Directoire Style 1930s era French Vitrine Marble Top

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This sophisticated French Directoire style vitrine from the 1930s exudes refined elegance and timeless charm, making it an exceptional addition to any interior. Crafted with meticulo...

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1930s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Directoire Louis XVI Style Bronze and Brass Trimmed Beveled Mirror Armoire
Directoire Louis XVI Style Bronze and Brass Trimmed Beveled Mirror Armoire

Directoire Louis XVI Style Bronze and Brass Trimmed Beveled Mirror Armoire

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Measures 96.25 tall x 63 wide x 22 inches deep. Armoire does completely breakdown into smaller more managable sections for delivery. One finds oneself, quite unexpectedly, in the p...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers
Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers

Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 36 in W: 54 in D: 24 in Elevate your interior with the timeless elegance of this Theodore Alexander English Style Commode or Chest of Drawers—a luxurious blend of classic design, superior craftsmanship, and practical storage. Expertly handcrafted, this exquisite piece reflects the rich heritage of English furniture, making it a standout addition to any traditional, transitional, or vintage-inspired space. This heirloom-quality commode features a single upper drawer, ideal for storing smaller essentials such as keys, cutlery, or accessories. Below, three doored storage compartments offer generous space for organizing larger items like linens, books, or household necessities—perfect for enhancing organization in your living room, dining room, bedroom, or entryway. The piece is adorned with solid brass hardware, elegantly aged for an authentic antique look. The brass pulls and hinges not only add a refined touch but also ensure long-lasting durability and smooth functionality. Adding to its unique versatility, the commode includes convenient side pullout trays—perfect for use as additional serving space, a writing surface, or for displaying décor when needed. These trays slide neatly back into the body of the chest, preserving its sleek, classic silhouette when not in use. Crafted from the finest materials and finished in a hand-rubbed wood tone that highlights its natural grain, this Theodore Alexander chest...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Directoire Furniture

Materials

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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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Late 18th Century Directoire Provençal Oak Commode
Late 18th Century Directoire Provençal Oak Commode

Late 18th Century Directoire Provençal Oak Commode

Located in High Point, NC

Wonderful late 18th century Director commode in oak. This commode is of excellent scale. the top is made from three planks, and follows down to raised paneled sides for added desig...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table
French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table

French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant French Directoire Louis XVI demilune console table embodies the refined neoclassical style of the late 18th to early 19th century. Crafted with precision, the piece feat...

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Early 1900s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of Chinoiserie Maison Jansen Attributed French Directoire Commodes
Pair of Chinoiserie Maison Jansen Attributed French Directoire Commodes

Pair of Chinoiserie Maison Jansen Attributed French Directoire Commodes

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare and elegant pair of French Directoire commodes, attributed to the esteemed design house Maison Jansen, exemplifies the refined artistry of early 20th-century European furni...

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1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Directoire Fauteuil
French 19th Century Directoire Fauteuil

French 19th Century Directoire Fauteuil

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A majestic French 19th century Directoire fauteuil armchair in charming patinated finish that reveals at least three layers of different colors painted over the carved wood frame. Th...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Directoire Style Silver Plate Mirrored Surtout de Table Tray
19th Century French Directoire Style Silver Plate Mirrored Surtout de Table Tray

19th Century French Directoire Style Silver Plate Mirrored Surtout de Table Tray

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used to display a centerpiece on a buffet or table, this large late nineteenth century French Directoire style silver plate footed tray, or surtout de table, features a mi...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Six French Directoire Style Dining Chairs Bronze Accents
Set of Six French Directoire Style Dining Chairs Bronze Accents

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...

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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Maison Jansen Embossed Leather and Brass Accent Table
Maison Jansen Embossed Leather and Brass Accent Table

Maison Jansen Embossed Leather and Brass Accent Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in North Miami, FL

This vintage French directoire accent table by Maison Jansen boasts black embossed leather top and bottom plateaus, patinated gilt metal frame and a single drawer. 100% original and...

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1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

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

Dimensions - H: 24 3/4 in W: 28 1/4 in D: 29 1/2 in SH: 16 3/4 in Infuse your space with sophisticated charm and timeless appeal with this pair of Directoire style club chairs, featuring a beautifully whitewashed wood finish and classic plaid upholstery reminiscent of the iconic Ralph Lauren aesthetic. Designed to evoke the understated elegance of French Directoire furniture...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 Furniture

Materials

Iron

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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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Brass Inlaid French Directoire Beveled Mirrored Armoire TV Cabinet
Exceptional Brass Inlaid French Directoire Beveled Mirrored Armoire TV Cabinet

Exceptional Brass Inlaid French Directoire Beveled Mirrored Armoire TV Cabinet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional French Directoire style brass inlaid armoire, featuring beveled mirrored doors, is a stunning 19th/20th-century piece that seamlessly blends elegance, utility, and t...

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Early 1900s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Maison Jansen Bronze and Leather Two-Tier Coffee Table
Mid-Century French Maison Jansen Bronze and Leather Two-Tier Coffee Table

Mid-Century French Maison Jansen Bronze and Leather Two-Tier Coffee Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant two-tier coffee table was crafted in France by Maison Jansen circa 1940 and exemplifies the refined Neoclassical aesthetic for which the firm is celebrated. Executed in ...

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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser
Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite signed Maison Jansen commode dresser is a superb example of fine French craftsmanship blending Louis XVI and Directoire style influences. Featuring a sleek mahogany bo...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire French Locre and Russinger
18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire French Locre and Russinger

18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire French Locre and Russinger

Antique French Locre & Russinger French gilded porcelain cup and saucer with figural handle On the cup four landscapes in reserve (2 lozenge) and a row embossed pearls. In the corner...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique French BlackLouis XVI Bookcase or China Cabinet c1800's Nicely Restored
Antique French BlackLouis XVI Bookcase or China Cabinet c1800's Nicely Restored

Antique French BlackLouis XVI Bookcase or China Cabinet c1800's Nicely Restored

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Beautifully Restored Antique French Bookcase or possible China Cabinet from the 1800's. The style seems to blend between Louis XVI with hints of Directoire. The black paint is accent...

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1890s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Pair of French Provencal Directoire Style Commodes
Pair of French Provencal Directoire Style Commodes

Pair of French Provencal Directoire Style Commodes

By Maison Jansen

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A rustic yet handsome pair of 1950s Italian fruitwood chests crafted in the French Provincial Directoire style. With their clean lines, tapering legs, and restrained neoclassical det...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

French Antique Style Dresser
French Antique Style Dresser

French Antique Style Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

In a dark walnut finish with a molded edge rectangular top, nine paneled drawers with lozenge detailing motifs, antiqued pewter handles, with a fluted base and raised on square taper...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Twins Beds
French 19th Century Twins Beds

French 19th Century Twins Beds

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Beautiful set of twins beds with the original grey lacquered color. The beds are complete with spring boxes, mattresses, covered and pillows.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Located in Birmingham, AL

This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...

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1860s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Modern Iron And Travertine Table Inspired By Gilbert Poillerat
French Modern Iron And Travertine Table Inspired By Gilbert Poillerat

French Modern Iron And Travertine Table Inspired By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Houston, TX

French Modern Iron And Travertine Table Inspired By Gilbert Poillerat. Offered is a handsome French mid century triangular hand hammered iron table with a polished travertine top. Th...

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1960s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Iron

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted White Marble Top Commode
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted White Marble Top Commode

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted White Marble Top Commode

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 30 1/2 IN W: 41 1/4 IN D: 18 1/2 IN An elegant and classically proportioned French Louis XVI Directoire style commode, distinguished by its refined neoclassical sil...

Category

1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

French Directoire Style Library Cabinet in solid Cherry wood, Handcrafted
French Directoire Style Library Cabinet in solid Cherry wood, Handcrafted

French Directoire Style Library Cabinet in solid Cherry wood, Handcrafted

Located in Landivy, FR

This 3 doors bookcase is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable with its straight, classical and timel...

Category

2010s French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

Directoire furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Directoire furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Directoire furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Maison Jansen, Baker Furniture Company, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, and Century Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $91,647 while the average work can sell for $4,519.