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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
1817 Alpine Blue European Painted Cupboard
1817 Alpine Blue European Painted Cupboard

1817 Alpine Blue European Painted Cupboard

Located in Vo', Veneto

Alpine Painted Wardrobe Among antique Alpine furniture, this painted wardrobe represents a testimony of Alpine production, featuring floral de...

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1810s Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fir

French Directoire Period Walnut 1-Drawer Side Table, ca. 1800
French Directoire Period Walnut 1-Drawer Side Table, ca. 1800

French Directoire Period Walnut 1-Drawer Side Table, ca. 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

the rectangular top resting on a conforming case housing one drawer with period brass handles, raised on turned tapering legs

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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Alpine Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - Early 19th Century
Alpine Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - Early 19th Century

Alpine Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - Early 19th Century

Located in Vo', Veneto

Tyrolean Painted Wardrobe Technical information: Period: early 19th Century Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Height: 188 cm (74.0 in) Width: 136 cm (53.5 in) (160 cm (63.0 in) at the cornice...

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1810s Austrian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fir

French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk
French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk

French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 20th century leather-topped mahogany writing desk, designed in the Directoire taste for refined proportions & materials. The wide leather surface is original, gently cle...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian, Torino, Pair of Walnut Demilune Console Tables, 1st Quarter 19th Cent.
Italian, Torino, Pair of Walnut Demilune Console Tables, 1st Quarter 19th Cent.

Italian, Torino, Pair of Walnut Demilune Console Tables, 1st Quarter 19th Cent.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Italian Directoire period demi-lune consoles in warm-toned walnut, generously scaled with broad, rounded tops and clean, tapering legs. The form is restrained and architect...

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1810s Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

19th Century French Directoire Commode in Yew Wood, Neoclassical Style
19th Century French Directoire Commode in Yew Wood, Neoclassical Style

19th Century French Directoire Commode in Yew Wood, Neoclassical Style

Located in Southampton, NJ

An exquisite, well-crafted early 19th Century French Directoire commode chest of drawers, Neoclassical in style constructed of European Yew wood. Features include rectangular top wi...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

A French Directoire Style Painted and Carved Queen Bed, C. 1950.
A French Directoire Style Painted and Carved Queen Bed, C. 1950.

A French Directoire Style Painted and Carved Queen Bed, C. 1950.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome French Directoire style bed with subtle neoclassical carved details. New fabric throughout. Interior- Wd: 62.5", Dpth: 77" - note will not accommodate a standard queen le...

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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet
1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet

1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet

Located in Vo', Veneto

Painted Wardrobe dated 1808 Measurements: H. 173 cm – W. 128 (140 to the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 to the frames) cm Period: 1808 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description Beautiful painte...

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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fir

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

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

Directoire-style Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Writing Desk, C. 1940.
Directoire-style Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Writing Desk, C. 1940.

Directoire-style Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Writing Desk, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The rectangular leather-inset top above three frieze drawers, raised on square tapering legs terminating in bronze sabots. Elegant gilt-bronze mounts throughout enhance the refined n...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Directoire Style Ebonized Desk
French 19th Century Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

French 19th Century Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French, 19th century Directoire style leather-topped desk with hidden extensions on each side to add surface area, in a dramatic ebonized finish over the wood. The olive green leat...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Stripe Silk Drapes Fringe Trim Large Size Scalamandre Attributed
Pair of Stripe Silk Drapes Fringe Trim Large Size Scalamandre Attributed

Pair of Stripe Silk Drapes Fringe Trim Large Size Scalamandre Attributed

By Scalamandre

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We were told by the heir of this Beverly Hills estate find that this pair of iridescent stripe silk drapes cost well over $20,000 the pair. The fabric is a yarn dye 12"wide silk stri...

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2010s Unknown Directoire Furniture

Materials

Silk

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

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

Antique Directoire Style Arm Chair In Custom Zebra Print Fabric
Antique Directoire Style Arm Chair In Custom Zebra Print Fabric

Antique Directoire Style Arm Chair In Custom Zebra Print Fabric

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Highly decorative Maximalist Armchair perfectly blending an Antique frame with a Contemporary Zebra print fabric. The Mahogany frame with sweeping arms. well turned legs with brass c...

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Late 19th Century Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

Pair of Hand Painted Blue and White Directoire Style Commodes
Pair of Hand Painted Blue and White Directoire Style Commodes

Pair of Hand Painted Blue and White Directoire Style Commodes

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… The Neoclassical form of this pair of commodes, paired with the subtle, minimalist carvings, is a hallmark of Directoire-style furniture. The two tier...

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21st Century and Contemporary Directoire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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

Materials

Iron

Unusual Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box
Unusual Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box

Unusual Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box. No apparent hallmarks so we are assuming this is silver plate.

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

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

French Louis XVI Directoire Solid Cherry Brass Mounted Commode C. 1950s
French Louis XVI Directoire Solid Cherry Brass Mounted Commode C. 1950s

French Louis XVI Directoire Solid Cherry Brass Mounted Commode C. 1950s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Measures: 32 tall x 49.25 wide x 19 deep. It is a sturdy thing, this commode — built not for ornament alone, but for service. This handsome solid cherry French Directoire or Louis XVI style commode, crafted in the mid-20th century, carries the disciplined lines of late 18th century France into a later age. It stands square and confident, its proportions balanced, its surface worn just enough to remind you that furniture, like people, gathers character through use. The form is unmistakably Directoire in spirit — clean geometry, restrained decoration, and an emphasis on proportion rather than flourish. The three small upper drawers sit above two broad lower drawers, creating a symmetrical façade that feels ordered and calm. Each drawer is framed with subtle molding, the edges outlined in fine detailing that speaks to traditional craftsmanship. Round brass pulls and key escutcheons punctuate the cherry fronts with quiet dignity. The solid cherry wood glows in warm reddish tones, the grain running like gentle currents across the drawer faces. Time has left small marks and surface wear — honest evidence of decades lived — but the wood remains strong and true. Cherry has always been valued for its durability and depth of color, and here it lends the piece both substance and warmth. It is a material that ages well, deepening rather than fading. Fluted corner posts rise vertically at each side, echoing classical columns and anchoring the design firmly in the Louis XVI neoclassical tradition. The tapered legs descend with restraint, ending in simple brass-capped feet that lift the case just slightly from the floor. There is no excess here — no Rococo exuberance — only the measured discipline that defined French design at the close of the 18th century and inspired revival pieces for generations after. As a mid-century French cherry commode...

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Mid-20th Century Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Aged Bronze Metal Doric Column Floor Lamp
Aged Bronze Metal Doric Column Floor Lamp

Aged Bronze Metal Doric Column Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very Handsome Aged Bronze Metal Doric Column Floor Lamp. Excellent reading light for near a pair of chairs or chair . Add some Architecture to your Design Project.

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1990s Directoire Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

1940's Maison Jansen Louis XVI Directiore Style Painted Flip Top Console Table
1940's Maison Jansen Louis XVI Directiore Style Painted Flip Top Console Table

1940's Maison Jansen Louis XVI Directiore Style Painted Flip Top Console Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Elevate your interior with this elegant Maison Jansen attributed paint-decorated console table, a refined example of French neoclassical design paired with the sophisticated craftsma...

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20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

French Twin Beds, Grey Lacquer Finish, Circa 1880 Set
French Twin Beds, Grey Lacquer Finish, Circa 1880 Set

French Twin Beds, Grey Lacquer Finish, Circa 1880 Set

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

Mid-19th Century French Directoire Style Walnut Semainier or Chest of Drawers
Mid-19th Century French Directoire Style Walnut Semainier or Chest of Drawers

Mid-19th Century French Directoire Style Walnut Semainier or Chest of Drawers

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This mid nineteenth century French Directoire style tall chest of drawers is called a semainier in French due to its seven drawers. Semainier comes from the French word "semaine" whi...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 19th Century French Directoire Mahogany Armchairs
Set of 4 19th Century French Directoire Mahogany Armchairs

Set of 4 19th Century French Directoire Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

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

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Gold

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 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

Set of Four Wedgwood Directoire Yellow Banded Creamware Cups and Saucers
Set of Four Wedgwood Directoire Yellow Banded Creamware Cups and Saucers

Set of Four Wedgwood Directoire Yellow Banded Creamware Cups and Saucers

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

Set of four Wedgwood Directoire pattern yellow banded cream cups and saucers. Cups and saucers in the Directoire pattern and style with characteristic handles of the post Revolutionary six year period of the French Directory...

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20th Century English Directoire Furniture

Materials

Creamware

Round Glass Top Silver and Gold Gilt Directoire Style Dining Table c 1970/80's
Round Glass Top Silver and Gold Gilt Directoire Style Dining Table c 1970/80's

Round Glass Top Silver and Gold Gilt Directoire Style Dining Table c 1970/80's

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Voguish Directiore style round glass top dining table with silver and gold gilt paint finish on a heavy wrought iron base. The table features its' original tempered beveled glass top...

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Late 20th Century Italian Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Side Table in Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Side Table in Walnut

Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Side Table in Walnut

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this refined antique Italian side table dating back to the early 19th century. It features the stylistic and construction characteristics typical of the Directoire period....

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century French Painted Commode
Late 18th Century French Painted Commode

Late 18th Century French Painted Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 18th Century French commode with serpentine front. Circa 1790.

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

French Directoire Semainier, Mahogany & Carrara Marble, Antique 1820
French Directoire Semainier, Mahogany & Carrara Marble, Antique 1820

French Directoire Semainier, Mahogany & Carrara Marble, Antique 1820

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 Directoire Buffet, Solid Cherrywood, Bronze Hardware, 1830
French Directoire Buffet, Solid Cherrywood, Bronze Hardware, 1830

French Directoire Buffet, Solid Cherrywood, Bronze Hardware, 1830

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

LATE 18th CENTURY PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL PAINTED CONSOLE TABLES
LATE 18th CENTURY PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL PAINTED CONSOLE TABLES

LATE 18th CENTURY PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL PAINTED CONSOLE TABLES

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined pair of wall-mounted, teardrop-shaped console tables, crafted from carved wood and painted with a thin tempera. The console tables feature a wooden top painted to resemble a ...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s
Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s

Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A beautiful 18th-century Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, internal drawers, and hidden compartment – tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s Some pieces of furniture carry their ...

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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Cherry, Oak

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

French Directoire Style Paint Decorated Two Drawer Baker Commode Dresser

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Directoire style commode dresser by Baker Furniture showcases refined elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully paint-decorated finish in sof...

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1960s American Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak
Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak

Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak

By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine settee featuring a contemporary taking design cues from the iconic French Directoire style. Impeccably upholstered in a natural taupe woven fabric and framed in striking cerus...

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20th Century Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

A Superb Pair of Directoire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Guéridons
A Superb Pair of Directoire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Guéridons

A Superb Pair of Directoire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Guéridons

By Maison Baguès

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

A refined pair of French Directoire style gilt bronze guéridons with inset black fossil marble tops. Each table is raised on three elegantly tapered legs terminating in well-articula...

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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Solid Brass Thick Glass Top John Vesey Style Directoire Pedestals Stands
Pair of Solid Brass Thick Glass Top John Vesey Style Directoire Pedestals Stands

Pair of Solid Brass Thick Glass Top John Vesey Style Directoire Pedestals Stands

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of solid brass pedestal stands with thick round glass tops, executed in the John Vesey style, are exceptional examples of Directoire-inspired design blended with mid-20th-c...

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1990s Italian 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.