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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
French Marble Top & Wrought Iron Kitchen Island
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century wrought iron culinary work-table base paired with a (more recent) white marble top of complementary patina. The thick slab reveals a fine lace of gray veining t...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

French Marble Top & Wrought Iron Kitchen Island
French Marble Top & Wrought Iron Kitchen Island

French Marble Top & Wrought Iron Kitchen Island

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

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

Vintage Kittinger Directoire Style Writing Desk

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

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

Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard

Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe Measurements: H. 185 cm – W. 148 (167 to the frames) cm – D. 55 (63 to the frames) cm Period: circa 1810 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Tyrolean pain...
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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fir

Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe
Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe

Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe

Set of 8 Maison Jansen Paint Decorated Louis XVI Trapezoidal Back Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare and gorgeous set of 8 Maison Jansen gray painted and distressed finished dining chairs. They have a classic trapezoidal back and beautiful recent ( what we believe to ...
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1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Set of 8 Maison Jansen Paint Decorated Louis XVI Trapezoidal Back Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Maison Jansen Paint Decorated Louis XVI Trapezoidal Back Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Maison Jansen Paint Decorated Louis XVI Trapezoidal Back Dining Chairs

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

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Walnut

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

French 19th Century Iron & Marble Butchers Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A whimsical French marble and iron work table from circa 1860, that would have been a display fixture in a butcher shop or bakery to present the current offerings. The thick, white m...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

French 19th Century Iron & Marble Butchers Table
French 19th Century Iron & Marble Butchers Table

French 19th Century Iron & Marble Butchers Table

French 20th Century Flip-top Mahogany Gueridon
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A radiant gueridon table from early 20th century France, in the Directoire taste, it features an impressive inlay of oak parquetry that wraps the top and sides with alternating squar...
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20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

French 20th Century Flip-top Mahogany Gueridon
French 20th Century Flip-top Mahogany Gueridon

French 20th Century Flip-top Mahogany Gueridon

French 19th Century Pair of Directoire Bergeres
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A welcoming pair of 19th century French bergere chairs, made in the Directoire taste with influences of Louis XVI for timeless appeal. The pair are characterized by a gorgeous cut ve...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Pair of Directoire Bergeres
French 19th Century Pair of Directoire Bergeres

French 19th Century Pair of Directoire Bergeres

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, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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

French Gilded Steel Three Piece Maison Jansen Style Banquet Coffee Table Set
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
While you are welcome to use 1stdibs shipping we also offer extremely inexpensive white-glove shipping as well to most areas of the country. Sometimes at no cost. Please send me your...
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1990s French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Steel

French Gilded Steel Three Piece Maison Jansen Style Banquet Coffee Table Set
French Gilded Steel Three Piece Maison Jansen Style Banquet Coffee Table Set

French Gilded Steel Three Piece Maison Jansen Style Banquet Coffee Table Set

Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs
By Samuel Copelon
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of four wrought iron lyre-back chairs in the French style by the Samuel Copelon Company of New York, one with original label. They feature art deco bronze swan finials and padd...
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1950s American Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs
Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs

Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs

18th Century Italian Directoire chest of drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This piece is an 18th-century Italian chest of drawers in the Directoire style, a design aesthetic that bridges the gap between the ornate Louis XVI style and the more austere Empire...
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18th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Directoire chest of drawers
18th Century Italian Directoire chest of drawers

18th Century Italian Directoire chest of drawers

Antique Directoire Table Writing Desk In Walnut - Italy 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Italian Directoire writing desk, dating to the early 19th century, showcases the minimalist elegance and architectural precision associated with the Directoire period. ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Directoire Table Writing Desk In Walnut - Italy 19th
Antique Directoire Table Writing Desk In Walnut - Italy 19th

Antique Directoire Table Writing Desk In Walnut - Italy 19th

French Handcrafted Directoire Style 2-Door Cabinet in solid-cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door small sideboard ( "mini-bahut") is a handcrafted reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable with its str...
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2010s French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Handcrafted Directoire Style 2-Door Cabinet in solid-cherry wood
French Handcrafted Directoire Style 2-Door Cabinet in solid-cherry wood

French Handcrafted Directoire Style 2-Door Cabinet in solid-cherry wood

Paul Ferrante Indoor Outdoor Wrought Iron Mirrow W Arrows
By Paul Ferrante
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Paul Ferrante Indoor Outdoor Wrought Iron Mirrow W Arrows
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2010s American Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul Ferrante Indoor Outdoor Wrought Iron Mirrow W Arrows
Paul Ferrante Indoor Outdoor Wrought Iron Mirrow W Arrows

Paul Ferrante Indoor Outdoor Wrought Iron Mirrow W Arrows

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome late 18th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk with leather insert on top. Desk features a middle drawer, with three drawers on left and three drawers on right side. ...
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk

Early 19th Century Directoire Cherry Wood Antique Single Bed
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Delicious Italian directoire antique single bed in cherry wood, 1800. Internal dimensions inch W 30,70 D 74,01 cm W 78, D 188. Attention this bed wi...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

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Iron

Early 19th Century Directoire Cherry Wood Antique Single Bed
Early 19th Century Directoire Cherry Wood Antique Single Bed

Early 19th Century Directoire Cherry Wood Antique Single Bed

French 18th Century Directoire Bed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 18th century Directoire bed.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

French 18th Century Directoire Bed

John Vesey Style Brass and Steel Embossed Leather Top Executive Directoire Desk
By John Vesey
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning, chic and breathtaking desk or bureau plat made in the Louis XVI or Directoire style in the manner of John Vesey. The original Vesey desk sells for upwards of 50-7...
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Early 2000s European Directoire Furniture

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Brass, Stainless Steel

John Vesey Style Brass and Steel Embossed Leather Top Executive Directoire Desk
John Vesey Style Brass and Steel Embossed Leather Top Executive Directoire Desk

John Vesey Style Brass and Steel Embossed Leather Top Executive Directoire Desk

Set of 10 Ebonized Lacquered and Gilded French Directoire Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 10 French Directoire style sidechairs in black lacquer and gold from the 1960s era. The chairs are in good condition as far as their frames are concerned bu...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Walnut

Set of 10 Ebonized Lacquered and Gilded French Directoire Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Ebonized Lacquered and Gilded French Directoire Dining Chairs

Set of 10 Ebonized Lacquered and Gilded French Directoire Dining Chairs

Monumental French Mirrored Louis XVI Directoire Armoire Curca 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your deliv...
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1890s French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Walnut

Monumental French Mirrored Louis XVI Directoire Armoire Curca 1890s
Monumental French Mirrored Louis XVI Directoire Armoire Curca 1890s

Monumental French Mirrored Louis XVI Directoire Armoire Curca 1890s

Late 19th Century French Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
An enterprising person a long time ago decided not to hide the fact he was creating an extension table by incorporating shutter style leaves and telescoping support frame. The result...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Fruitwood

Late 19th Century French Dining Table
Late 19th Century French Dining Table

Late 19th Century French Dining Table

French Empire Biedermeier Mahogany Bookmatched Center or Side Table by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Doylestown, PA
Exquisite French Empire Biedermeier style mahogany bookmatched center or side table by Century Furniture, 2013. Reminiscent of early 19th ce...
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2010s North American Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Biedermeier Mahogany Bookmatched Center or Side Table by Century
French Empire Biedermeier Mahogany Bookmatched Center or Side Table by Century

French Empire Biedermeier Mahogany Bookmatched Center or Side Table by Century

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 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

Pair 18th Century Directoire Gold Parcel Gilt Painted Bergéres
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite pair of late 18th Century Directoire bergères featuring parcel gilt detailing, faded sea green paint and upholstered in Velluto Sforza Venetian velvet fabric with outside b...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Pair 18th Century Directoire Gold Parcel Gilt Painted Bergéres
Pair 18th Century Directoire Gold Parcel Gilt Painted Bergéres

Pair 18th Century Directoire Gold Parcel Gilt Painted Bergéres

Six painted and gilt upholstered directoire style dining chairs circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Six painted and gilt upholstered directoire style dining chairs circa 1940 with recent fabric.
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1940s Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Six painted and gilt upholstered directoire style dining chairs circa 1940
Six painted and gilt upholstered directoire style dining chairs circa 1940

Six painted and gilt upholstered directoire style dining chairs circa 1940

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...
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2010s French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Glass, Lacquer, Oak, Cherry, Wood

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

18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Work Table or Console Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional 18th century French Directoire period work table, handcrafted from solid walnut in Lyon, the historic capital of France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, circa 1790s. Sit...
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Work Table or Console Table
18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Work Table or Console Table

18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Work Table or Console Table

Fine Quality Solid Cherry Distressed French Directoire Server Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous American-made French Directoire style solid cherry console or buffet. The piece was most likely made by Henredon or another American company and is of the highest ...
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1980s American Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Fine Quality Solid Cherry Distressed French Directoire Server Console Table
Fine Quality Solid Cherry Distressed French Directoire Server Console Table

Fine Quality Solid Cherry Distressed French Directoire Server Console Table

Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Set of very unusual 18th century chairs It's a set of four chairs, all with different paintings of the Greek mythology. Bourgogne (France) cherrywood, oil colors Directoire,...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Cherry

Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800
Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800

Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800

Rare Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare pair of Directoire period Bouillotte tole lamps in original black and gilt lacquer paint, having swan handles, vasiform bodies and plinth base, now electrified (fitted to inside...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Tin

Rare Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps
Rare Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps

Rare Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps

French Directoire Period Floral Painted Panel in Gilded Frame, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Directoire period framed painted panel from the late 18th century, with floral motifs. Born in France during the later years of the 18th century, this exquisite decorative p...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Directoire Period Floral Painted Panel in Gilded Frame, circa 1790
French Directoire Period Floral Painted Panel in Gilded Frame, circa 1790

French Directoire Period Floral Painted Panel in Gilded Frame, circa 1790

Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning desk that was perhaps made by John Vesey, but we can't say with any degree of certainty. The elements are there, the steel and brass used to create the more averag...
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1980s European Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk
Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk

Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk

Maison Jansen Style Dining Table With Bronze Swan Finials Circa 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Peabody, MA
French art deco, Maison Jansen style table in red lacquered wrought iron with bronze corner embellishments of a stylized swan. See our separate listing for corresponding chairs.
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1940s Unknown Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Maison Jansen Style Dining Table With Bronze Swan Finials Circa 1940s
Maison Jansen Style Dining Table With Bronze Swan Finials Circa 1940s

Maison Jansen Style Dining Table With Bronze Swan Finials Circa 1940s

Pair of Neoclassical Demilune Commodes
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine pair of early 19th Century Northern European neoclassical demilune commodes, the original shaped marble tops over two brass molded door...
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Neoclassical Demilune Commodes
Pair of Neoclassical Demilune Commodes

Pair of Neoclassical Demilune Commodes

Signed Maison Jansen Ebonized Black Lacquer Dining Table Brass Trim w 2 Leaves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and gorgeous signed Maison Jansen ebonized lacquer dining table. The table is designed in the Directoire manner and is in good condition with minimal signs of age...
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1960s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Brass

Signed Maison Jansen Ebonized Black Lacquer Dining Table Brass Trim w 2 Leaves
Signed Maison Jansen Ebonized Black Lacquer Dining Table Brass Trim w 2 Leaves

Signed Maison Jansen Ebonized Black Lacquer Dining Table Brass Trim w 2 Leaves

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement
Located in Denton, TX
A great industrial accent for a tabletop or bookshelf the combination of brass and steel gears and a bronze bell. This movement is in non working condition and is used for decorative...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Iron

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

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement

Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant French commode, called a "Sauteuse" because of it's shapely, long legs ready to spring forth! Original ebonised finish with decorative brass drawer handles and escutcheons...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Wood

Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Commode
Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Commode

Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Commode

Antique Directoire Bedside Nightstand Table In Walnut And Marquetry - Italy 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Italian bedside table dates to the early 19th century and reflects the clean, architectural lines of the Directoire period. Expertly crafted from solid walnut, the piece...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Directoire Bedside Nightstand Table In Walnut And Marquetry - Italy 19th
Antique Directoire Bedside Nightstand Table In Walnut And Marquetry - Italy 19th

Antique Directoire Bedside Nightstand Table In Walnut And Marquetry - Italy 19th

Antique 18th C Side Chairs W Tapestry Textile
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C Side Chairs W Flemish Tapestry Textile
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18th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

Antique 18th C Side Chairs W Tapestry Textile
Antique 18th C Side Chairs W Tapestry Textile

Antique 18th C Side Chairs W Tapestry Textile

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

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

Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Maison Jansen made some of the world's most chic furniture and designed to replicate the earlier styles of the past and blend them with a more practical design for today. These bookc...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves
Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves

Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves

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

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

French 19th Century Twins Beds

A Pair Of Gilt Bronze And White Marble Guèridon Tables
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Gilt Bronze With White Marble Guèridon Tables. The set features small round tables with the marble top raised on three in-curved supports joined by a marble inset undershelf ...
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20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Pair Of Gilt Bronze And White Marble Guèridon Tables
A Pair Of Gilt Bronze And White Marble Guèridon Tables

A Pair Of Gilt Bronze And White Marble Guèridon Tables

Early 19th Century Italian Painted Buffet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful 18th century Italian Tuscan Buffet. The Painted Images and the Vibrant Colors make this piece a standout. It is a very large storage piece...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Painted Buffet
Early 19th Century Italian Painted Buffet

Early 19th Century Italian Painted Buffet

Exceptional Brass Inlaid French Directoire Beveled Mirrored Armoire TV Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous brass inlaid French made Directoire style brass inlaid and bronze mounted. This is in good antique condition and we will clean it up and make it look its best. Mea...
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Early 1900s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Large Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Récamier Settee in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet
Located in Nashville, TN
And of unusual ( rare ) large dimensions. Matching bolsters for each end. Well worn gilt and paint finish and losses to frame. Well worn paint and gilded finish. Oxidation to the gi...
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1790s Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Large Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Récamier Settee in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet
Large Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Récamier Settee in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet

Large Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Récamier Settee in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet

French 18th Century Oak Armchair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 18th century (circa 1790) transitional style oak armchair reflecting design influences from Hepplewhite and Sheraton tastes with Directoire refinement. This sturdy, solid oa...
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Oak Armchair
French 18th Century Oak Armchair

French 18th Century Oak Armchair

Pair of Directoire Style Carved Armchairs Attributed to Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 27 3/4 in W: 24 in D: 23 1/2 in SH: 19 1/4 in This striking pair of Directoire style carved armchairs, attributed to the renowned Theodore Alexander, exemplifies th...
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20th Century Unknown Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Directoire Style Carved Armchairs Attributed to Theodore Alexander
Pair of Directoire Style Carved Armchairs Attributed to Theodore Alexander

Pair of Directoire Style Carved Armchairs Attributed to Theodore Alexander

Mid Century Lacquered Louis XVI Style Dressing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White lacquered mid century Louis XVI style dressing table outlined in lime green accent.
Category

20th Century Italian Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Lacquered Louis XVI Style Dressing Table
Mid Century Lacquered Louis XVI Style Dressing Table

Mid Century Lacquered Louis XVI Style Dressing Table

Vintage Ebonized Leather-top French Bureau Plat Faux-Partner's Desk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ebonized French Bureau Plat Faux-Partner's Desk with Tooled Red Leather Top and Tapered Legs on Brass Sabots.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ebonized Leather-top French Bureau Plat Faux-Partner's Desk
Vintage Ebonized Leather-top French Bureau Plat Faux-Partner's Desk

Vintage Ebonized Leather-top French Bureau Plat Faux-Partner's Desk

19th Century French Directoire Hand Painted Tole Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a buffet with this elegant antique tole lamp. Crafted in France, circa 1870, Resting on a round base, the lamp showcases finely hand-painted scenes with charming ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Tôle

19th Century French Directoire Hand Painted Tole Table Lamp
19th Century French Directoire Hand Painted Tole Table Lamp

19th Century French Directoire Hand Painted Tole Table Lamp

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.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Directoire Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Directoire Style Fireplace Screen
French Directoire Style Fireplace Screen

French Directoire Style Fireplace Screen

20th C. Directoire Style Painted and Floral Crewelwork Upholstered Bregere
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid 20th C. Directoire style crewelwork bergere with a cream painted wood frame decorated with bands of carved rope and draped swags. The crewelwork upholstery is accented with a com...
Category

1980s American Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

20th C. Directoire Style Painted and Floral Crewelwork Upholstered Bregere
20th C. Directoire Style Painted and Floral Crewelwork Upholstered Bregere

20th C. Directoire Style Painted and Floral Crewelwork Upholstered Bregere

French Directoire Style Bookcase in Solid Oak white Stained pearl grey Lacquered
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

French Directoire Style Bookcase in Solid Oak white Stained pearl grey Lacquered
French Directoire Style Bookcase in Solid Oak white Stained pearl grey Lacquered

French Directoire Style Bookcase in Solid Oak white Stained pearl grey Lacquered

Directoire Style Dining Table in Bookmatched and Inlaid Macassar w/Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco dining table was realized in France circa 1940. Sitting on four conical ebonized legs with brass capped sabots and brass circular embellishments at the apex of...
Category

1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Directoire Style Dining Table in Bookmatched and Inlaid Macassar w/Bronze Mounts
Directoire Style Dining Table in Bookmatched and Inlaid Macassar w/Bronze Mounts

Directoire Style Dining Table in Bookmatched and Inlaid Macassar w/Bronze Mounts

French 19th Century Mahogany Etagere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite French mahogany 19th century oval etagere side table on casters. The thick upper tray is ringed with a sloping wall, forming a shallow bowl or vide poche to enclose the cont...
Category

19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Mahogany Etagere
French 19th Century Mahogany Etagere

French 19th Century Mahogany Etagere

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.

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