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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
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

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Walnut

French Petite Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk
French Petite Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk

French Petite Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A lovely, petite desk from 19th Century France made of luxurious mahogany and a leather writing surface with gold tooling. The small scale of this table would be interesting as a con...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

Vintage Kittinger Directoire Style Writing Desk
Vintage Kittinger Directoire Style Writing Desk

Vintage Kittinger Directoire Style Writing Desk

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

1960s Vintage Kittinger Directoire style writing desk composed of satinwood and features ebony inlay and brass hardware. Maker's mark located inside the center drawer.

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Late 20th Century North American Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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

Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard
Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard

Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard

Located in Vo', Veneto

Dark Green Painted Wardrobe Dated 1830 Period: 1830 (dated) Origin: European Alps Wood essence: Fir Dimension : Height: 166 cm Width: 123 cm (127 cm to the corners) Depth: 50 cm (54 cm to the corners) Description Antique alpine wardrobe...

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1820s Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fir

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

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Brass

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

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

Mid 19th Century Candlestick - Swans - Ormolu Gilt Bronze
Mid 19th Century Candlestick - Swans - Ormolu Gilt Bronze

Mid 19th Century Candlestick - Swans - Ormolu Gilt Bronze

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Refined French ormolu bronze candlestick, mid 19th century, finely detailed and beautifully cast. The base is formed by three sculpted swans, their long necks rising gracefully to su...

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1860s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

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Marble, Brass

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

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

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

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Marble, Brass

Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century
Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century

Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS A pair of extremely romantic chairs with carved frames, painted in a buttery cream paint with sap green and orange details. naturally worn ...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Fabric, Paint, Wood, Upholstery, Textile

French Directoire style 2-door sideboard in solid oak, white-cream lacquered
French Directoire style 2-door sideboard in solid oak, white-cream lacquered

French Directoire style 2-door sideboard in solid oak, white-cream lacquered

Located in Landivy, FR

This 2-door sideboard is a craft handed reproduction of the world-renowned French Directoire style, which dates back to the end of the 18th century. This range is characterized by s...

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2010s French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Directoire Sofa in Walnut and Cream Upholstery
18th Century French Directoire Sofa in Walnut and Cream Upholstery

18th Century French Directoire Sofa in Walnut and Cream Upholstery

Located in Madrid, ES

Three-seater sofa with straight lines and a classic French design, inspired by the Louis XVI-Directoire style (late 18th century). Its solid wood frame with a natural finish supports...

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Late 18th Century European Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

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Cherry, Oak

Italian Directoire style chest of drawers in wood, 1930s
Italian Directoire style chest of drawers in wood, 1930s

Italian Directoire style chest of drawers in wood, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Directoire style chest of drawers in wood, 1930s Chest of drawers with a rectangular top, in wood. The two wooden drawers have inside beige paper and round brass handles. The...

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1930s Italian Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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Granite, Marble, Bronze

French Directoire Style Swag Arm Chairs
French Directoire Style Swag Arm Chairs

French Directoire Style Swag Arm Chairs

By Grosfeld House, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Southampton, NJ

Classic French Directoire style swag arm chairs with sliver leaf accents upholstered in fine cut velvet on linen ground. Klismos styling to the front legs with heirloom quality coil...

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Mid-20th Century American Directoire Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

Directoire Style Ebonized French Buffet
Directoire Style Ebonized French Buffet

Directoire Style Ebonized French Buffet

Located in Austin, TX

This impressive French antique grand buffet crafted in the Directoire style is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It showcases a magnificent neoclassical design wit...

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1910s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

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

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Gold Leaf

Signed Maison Jansen Directoire Mahogany Dining Table in Jansen Book
Signed Maison Jansen Directoire Mahogany Dining Table in Jansen Book

Signed Maison Jansen Directoire Mahogany Dining Table in Jansen Book

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Signed Directoire Maison Jansen Dining Table with Two 18-Inch Leaves – Documented in James Archer Abbott’s Book on Maison Jansen This remarkable circular signed Directoire-style Mai...

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1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Maison Jansen Style French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Circa 1950s
Set of 8 Maison Jansen Style French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Circa 1950s

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. Finished in a w...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut Directoire Bench Having a Cord Seat and Open Arms
18th Century Italian Walnut Directoire Bench Having a Cord Seat and Open Arms

18th Century Italian Walnut Directoire Bench Having a Cord Seat and Open Arms

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century Italian Walnut Directoire Bench having a cord seat and open arms. A beautifully preserved piece constructed of walnut, a prized material in Italy during the 18th centur...

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18th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

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Cord, Walnut

Pair of Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs
Pair of Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs

Pair of Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of late eighteenth century French Directoire period painted side chairs features its original patina. Their curved seat backs are detailed with a hand carved laurels at the...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

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

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stately French Directoire roll top secretary. This massive desk is over six feet long and four feet tall with a grey marble top. Directly beneath the marble are three drawers with ...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

Pair of Italian Directoire Carved and Painted Console Tables, circa 1810
Pair of Italian Directoire Carved and Painted Console Tables, circa 1810

Pair of Italian Directoire Carved and Painted Console Tables, circa 1810

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian Directoire console tables; the carved, fluted and tapered legs support an apron with silvered motif of rosettes and fanciful carving on all sides. The whole supports...

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Early 1800s Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Directoire-Empire period window bench
French Directoire-Empire period window bench

French Directoire-Empire period window bench

Located in Houston, TX

French Directoire-Empire period window bench, the scrolled ends carved with overlapping leaf scales, each end panel carved in relief with crossed cornucopias above openwork panels ca...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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 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

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Pine, Paint

French Period Directoire Trumeau Mirror with Distressed Paint, Late 18th Century
French Period Directoire Trumeau Mirror with Distressed Paint, Late 18th Century

French Period Directoire Trumeau Mirror with Distressed Paint, Late 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French period Directoire trumeau mirror from the late 18th century with gilded accents, carved urn, distressed paint and mirror. This French Directoire mirror features an elegant l...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

French Directoire Period Buffet
French Directoire Period Buffet

French Directoire Period Buffet

Located in Austin, TX

Buffet from France from the Directoire period; the piece was in the main Salon of a famous French Restaurant in Vienne (Rhone Valley) ”La Pyramide.”  This architectural sideboar...

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1830s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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 Louis XVI/Directoire Bergeres, Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century
Pair Louis XVI/Directoire Bergeres, Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century

Pair Louis XVI/Directoire Bergeres, Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a superb pair of Directoire late 18th century or early 19th century Marquis or bergere a la reine. The quality and rarity of these chairs, i...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood, Down

Set Three (3) French Directoire Style Bronze and Marble Pedestals
Set Three (3) French Directoire Style Bronze and Marble Pedestals

Set Three (3) French Directoire Style Bronze and Marble Pedestals

Located in New York, NY

Set of three large very fine quality and rare French Directoire style Pedestals or plant stands with verdigris and gilt patina, with circular marble tops attributed to Caldwell. ...

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Early 20th Century Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1960s Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Directors Chairs White Chrome
1960s Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Directors Chairs White Chrome

1960s Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Directors Chairs White Chrome

By Virtue Brothers

Located in Charleston, SC

MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Gorgouse pair of MCM a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sling director’s chairs attributed to Robert Kjer Jakobsen for Virtue Brothers. They are in wonderful vintage condition. The sling’s have the original white leather seats and still maintain their tag on both of the chairs. The chrome x base has been cleaned and polished however there may be slight age appropriate nicks or dings. Please see photos, circa 1960-1970. These chairs will bring a sleek and sophisticated look to any room in your house. They are Campaign style director’s chairs attributed to Robert Kjer Jakobsen for Virtue Brothers. These Mid-Century Modern, circa 1960-1970 The x base is composed of a rectangular tubed chrome steel beautifully polished. They are absolutely stunning and although they are director’s chairs, they will definitely be the main act in any room you put them in! Perfect to use in a sitting room, in the kitchen at a fun little breakfast nook, at a card table or a coffee bar. They are modern style but could bring a little sass to a traditional setting as well. Come to think of it, you need these in your life no matter if your design style leans to Hollywood Regency, Campaign Style, Industrial, or Modern Country, they will be perfect! Robert Kjer Jakobsen was born in Portland, Oregon, on March 8, 1918. From 1949-1985, he was chief designer of the Los Angeles furniture company...

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1960s American Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Mid Century Italian Flip Top Walnut & Marquetry Inlay Square Coffee Side Table
Mid Century Italian Flip Top Walnut & Marquetry Inlay Square Coffee Side Table

Mid Century Italian Flip Top Walnut & Marquetry Inlay Square Coffee Side Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 20th century flip top marquetry coffee table. Made in Italy featuring square or rectangular form with floral and geometric matchbook inlays, central medallion and serpentine X ba...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

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 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

18c French Antique Directoire Walnut Bench
18c French Antique Directoire Walnut Bench

18c French Antique Directoire Walnut Bench

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautifully restrained 18th-century French walnut bench from the Directoire period, exemplifying the movement’s emphasis on clean lines, balanced proportions, and classical simplic...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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 Directoire Period Side Table
French Directoire Period Side Table

French Directoire Period Side Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

A French Directoire period side table made of mahogany. The tabletop is finished with a beveled edge and has a protective glass cover. Below, a single drawer is hand dovetailed and o...

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Early 19th Century Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mahogany

Petite Salon Table - French Wax Natural
Petite Salon Table - French Wax Natural

Petite Salon Table - French Wax Natural

By Century Furniture, Tara Shaw

Located in New Orleans, LA

The French 19th-century inspired Directoire walnut petite drink table embodies the restrained elegance and neoclassical influences characteristic of the Directoire style, which emerg...

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2010s Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Directoire Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Directoire Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers

Directoire Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

Chest of drawers, French, made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. This piece has three dovetailed drawers and gilt brass handles. The clea...

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Early 1900s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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.