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Directoire Candlesticks

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
Pair of Candlesticks in gilded and darkpatinated bronze. Directoire circa 1795
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of very sophisticated Candlesticks in gilded and darkpatinated bronze. Probably made in Paris, France during the Directoire, circa 1795. Wear consistent with age and use.
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1790s French Antique Directoire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Candlesticks in gilded and darkpatinated bronze. Directoire circa 1795
Pair of Candlesticks in gilded and darkpatinated bronze. Directoire circa 1795

Pair of Candlesticks in gilded and darkpatinated bronze. Directoire circa 1795

$3,167 / set
Pair of Sophisticated Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Directoire circa 1795
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of sophisticated and elegant gilt bronze Candlesticks, Probably made in Paris, France. Directoire circa 1795. Beautifully decorated with leaves. Wear consistent with age an...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Candlesticks

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Pair of Sophisticated Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Directoire circa 1795
Pair of Sophisticated Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Directoire circa 1795

Pair of Sophisticated Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Directoire circa 1795

$3,167 / set
A Pair of Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, in the style of Directoire
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Pair of Elegant and Ornate Gilt Bronze Candlesticks from the 19th Century. In the style of Directoire. Wear consistent with age and use
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, in the style of Directoire
A Pair of Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, in the style of Directoire

A Pair of Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, in the style of Directoire

$891 / set
pair of French 19th century Directoire st. Bronze and Ormolu candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and finely detailed pair of French 19th century Directoire st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu candlesticks. Each candlestick is raised by a triangular base with concave sides...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Directoire st. Bronze and Ormolu candlesticks
pair of French 19th century Directoire st. Bronze and Ormolu candlesticks

pair of French 19th century Directoire st. Bronze and Ormolu candlesticks

$5,900 / set
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks. Directoire, Late 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Pair of Gilt and Dark-Patinated Bronze Candlesticks – French Directoire, Late 18th Century An exquisite pair of French gilt and dark-patinated bronze candlesticks, crafted during ...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks. Directoire, Late 18th Century
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks. Directoire, Late 18th Century

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks. Directoire, Late 18th Century

$2,697 / set
Antique Brass Candlesticks 18th century - Baroque
By France"
Located in DELFT, NL
Franco-Flemish, so Dutch or French Baroque period 18th century brass Candlesticks. Each with an octagonal base supporting baluster stems and candle cups. (Each candle cup has a hol...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Directoire Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Candlesticks 18th century - Baroque
Antique Brass Candlesticks 18th century - Baroque

Antique Brass Candlesticks 18th century - Baroque

$762
Pair of French Directoire Candlesticks, circa 1790
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of rare and beautiful French Directoire candlesticks in gilt bronze from the late 18th century. In very good antique condition. Marked in the lower part of the foot with "13...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Candlesticks

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Pair of French Directoire Candlesticks, circa 1790
Pair of French Directoire Candlesticks, circa 1790

Pair of French Directoire Candlesticks, circa 1790

$1,595 / set
Directoire Antique French Candlesticks
By France"
Located in DELFT, NL
French Directoire Period brass Candlesticks. The detachable socles set within urn shaped holders, baluster-shaped stems, terminating on circular bases. Some rubbing and wear.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Directoire Antique French Candlesticks
Directoire Antique French Candlesticks

Directoire Antique French Candlesticks

$879
Pair of 19th Century French Corinthian Column Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century French Corinthian column gilt bronze candlesticks. With tripod-shaped feet on paws and acanthus sheathed and fluted pillars. Ci...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Directoire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Corinthian Column Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century French Corinthian Column Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century French Corinthian Column Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

$4,605 / set
19th Century Pair of Directoire Silver metal Bronze Directoire Candlesticks
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of French Directory period candlesticks, early 19th century, in silver bronze with base decoration with concentric arches, upper part decorated w...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Directoire Silver metal Bronze Directoire Candlesticks
19th Century Pair of Directoire Silver metal Bronze Directoire Candlesticks

19th Century Pair of Directoire Silver metal Bronze Directoire Candlesticks

$703 / set
Pair of French Directoire Candlesticks Made in the 1790s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of French candlesticks in a wonderful condition. White marble mounted with bronze ornaments. The quality of the castings and chiseling is high. the design is romantic and beau...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Directoire Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Directoire Candlesticks Made in the 1790s
Pair of French Directoire Candlesticks Made in the 1790s

Pair of French Directoire Candlesticks Made in the 1790s

$1,364 Sale Price / set
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Pair of Sophisticated Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Directoire circa 1795
Located in Knivsta, SE
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1790s French Antique Directoire Candlesticks

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Pair of Sophisticated Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Directoire circa 1795

Pair of Sophisticated Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Directoire circa 1795

H 9.45 in Dm 4.73 in
Louis XVI Antique French Candlesticks - 18th century
By France"
Located in DELFT, NL
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Candlesticks

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Louis XVI Antique French Candlesticks - 18th century
Louis XVI Antique French Candlesticks - 18th century

Louis XVI Antique French Candlesticks - 18th century

H 9.85 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Pair of French Brass Directoire Period Antique Candlesticks, Early 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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Located in Madrid, ES
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Pair of Louis XVI Directoire Silver Bronze Candlesticks

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H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
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Pair of Directoire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks Mounted as Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Now mounted as Bouillotte Lamps, each patinated winged sphinx raised on rouge griotte marble square bases applied with an ormolu griffin. Each lampshade made of tole.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Candlesticks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of Directoire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Directoire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Directoire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks Mounted as Lamps

H 22.5 in W 11.25 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Late 18th Century Directoire Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of late 18th century Directoire bronze candlesticks, the fluted and octagonal stem raising from an octagonal base chased with a fine Doric kym...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of Late 18th Century Directoire Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of Late 18th Century Directoire Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of Late 18th Century Directoire Bronze Candlesticks

H 9.06 in Dm 4.73 in

Directoire candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Directoire candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candlesticks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Directoire candlesticks made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 candlesticks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $670 and tops out at $3,755 while the average work can sell for $1,379.

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