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Directoire Table Lamps

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
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 Table Lamps

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Tin

Fine Quality Bronze Brass Metal Tole Painted Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality bronze and brass metal Bouillotte table lamp with a tole painted shade is an elegant lighting piece that exudes French sophistication and timeless neoclassical styl...
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1930s French Vintage Directoire Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

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 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

19th Century French Directoire Hand Painted Green and Black Tole Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table with this elegant antique tole lamp. Crafted in France circa 1840, the light fixture with new wiring sits on a square base over a ta...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

Mid-century vintage large walnut obelisk table lamp
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a large mid-century vintage walnut obelisk table lamp. This decorator lamp has a black linen shade and comes with his original solid brass finial. This classical obelisk stan...
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1960s American Vintage Directoire Table Lamps

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Wood

Maison Jansen Style Brass Arrow Directoire Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s Maison Jansen style brass Directorie style lamp. Brass retains overall unpolished patina. No makers mark or signature. Newly rewired with brown silk braided cord. Original dou...
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1960s French Vintage Directoire Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage French Directoire Brass Scroll Arm Tole Metal Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Directoire Brass Scroll Arm Tole Metal Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp with Adjustable Height Shade and Candle Arms. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 25.5" H (to fini...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Directoire Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

19th Century French Directoire Hand Painted Green and White Tole Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a buffet with this elegant antique tole lamp; crafted in France, circa 1840, the lamp sits on a square base, and features hand pa...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

Late 18th Century French Metal Lamp
By Maison de L'Aluminium
Located in Copenhagen, K
Converted oil lamp from "Maison de Laluminium" in Paris. Very nice ornamented bronze, brass and metal lamp.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Metal

Mid-19th Century Bouliotte Lamp, Three Socket Candle Cluster and Tole Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century French bouliotte lamp. Painted tole shade. Excellent scale and design, circa 1840-1860 in the Directoire style The open work basket form base was used to retain the...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Tin

Pair of Gustavian Girandoles, 3 Lights, Faceted Blue Crystal. , Sweden 19th
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Swedish Gustavian style girandoles with three lights. The large crystal dagger cut with scratches bears at its top an arrow surmounted by a very luminous lens. It rests on a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Directoire Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Pair Silver Plated Bouillotte Lamps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique French Pair Silver Plated Bouillotte Lamps. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps

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Silver

Pair of French 19th Century Directoire St. Limoges Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Directoire st. Limoges porcelain and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by a fine square ormolu base with a lovely beaded wrap around band. ...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps

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Ormolu

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Late 20th Century German Directoire Table Lamps

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French Antique Bronze Bouillotte Table Lamp in with Tole Lampshade
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Maison Jansen Brass Palm Tree Table Lamp, in the style
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1970s French Vintage Directoire Table Lamps

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French Country Yellow Painted Tole Metal Bouillotte Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Yellow Painted Tole Metal Bouillotte Candlestick Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 19.5" H (to finial) x 10.5" H (to light socket) x 12" W x 8"...
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Pair of French Art Deco Tole Lamps
Located in Savannah, GA
Petite size Art Deco Classic French green metal tole lamp pair with handsome black marble bases and brass ormolu decoration. Features include a laurel leaf band...
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1920s French Vintage Directoire Table Lamps

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Pair of French Art Deco Tole Lamps
Pair of French Art Deco Tole Lamps
$1,295 / set
H 21 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage French Country Brass Tole Metal Shade Bouillotte Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Brass Tole Metal Shade Bouillotte Candlestick Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 23" H (to finial) x 15" H (to light socket) x 15" W x 15" D. {...
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Maison Jansen Brass Horse Head Lamp, c.1950
Located in Savannah, GA
Maison Jansen brass horse head table lamp on marble base, France, circa 1950. 8 inches wide by 5 ½ inches deep by 27 ¼ inches tall; 14 inches tall to tip of ear
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Table Lamps

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Maison Jansen Brass Horse Head Lamp, c.1950
Maison Jansen Brass Horse Head Lamp, c.1950
$1,400
H 27.25 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Vintage French Empire Tole Metal Oval Shade Small Brass Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Tole Metal Small Brass Bouillotte Desk Lamp with Adjustable Height Oval Shade. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 19" H (to finial) x 8.5" H (to light socket...
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19th Century French Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A late 19th century Louis XV-style Bouillotte table lamp, with original, green, gilt- decorated tole lampshade, above a base of three upturned decorative brass candle arms supported ...
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19th Century French Bouillotte Table Lamp
19th Century French Bouillotte Table Lamp
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H 22.45 in Dm 13.19 in
1950s Brass Bouillotte Lamp with Red Tole Shade
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Add a classic lamp to your home. This has a beautiful red tole shade, and three arms.
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French 19th Century Green Painted Metal And Brass Table Lamp For Candlestick
Located in Copenhagen, K
French 19th Century Green Painted Metal And Brass Table Lamp With Candle Holder
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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 Table Lamps

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Tin

Fine Quality Aged Brass French Table or Bouillotte Lamp with shades
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous time-wron aged bronze or brass lamp with an arrow quiver and push button at the base. The lamp is in good condition and worked when tested. The lamp is in the Dire...
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1940s French Vintage Directoire Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Frederick Cooper French Directoire Bouillotte Brass Lamp Tole Shade 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Bouillotte lamp by Frederick Cooper, circa 1970s. Features a brass frame with two candlestick lights over an asymmetrical quatrefoil base. The lamp is fitted with a back...
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1970s Vintage Directoire Table Lamps

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Early 20th Century French Brass & Painted Tole Four-Light Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a lady's desk with this elegant and colorful antique "Lampe Bouillotte". Created in France, circa 1920 and oval in shape, the table lamp sits on an oval brass base decorated...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Table Lamps

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Antique French Directoire Style Brass Table Bedside Lamps
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 delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This Pair of Antique French Directoire style Brass table lamps are made of the highest quality and are bound to bring a sense of luxury into your home or place of choosing! These table lamps are equipped with beautiful black and white decorated shades as well as elaborate decorations on the brass. If you look closely at the photos provided you'll see the attention to detail throughout the lamps. These lamps are in good antique condition with some light surface scratches to brass and shades otherwise good condition. We do recommend all lighting...
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1920s French Vintage Directoire Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Pair of French Bronze Directoire Period Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French bronze Directoire Period lamps with gilt bronze moounts.. Circa 1795 - 1799.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of Directoire Style Antico Verde Marble and Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
With good quality shades. With single socket and tapered urn with handles and lion masks. Square base with bronze toupie feet. These are very good quality. Great condition.
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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze

Philippe Barbier Travertine and Gilt Table Lamp
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful and striking, 1970's French travertine and gilt metal table lamp, designed by Philippe Barbier. The lamp has been fitted with a new ne...
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1970s French Vintage Directoire Table Lamps

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Travertine

Philippe Barbier Travertine and Gilt Table Lamp
Philippe Barbier Travertine and Gilt Table Lamp
H 21.07 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Bouillotte Lamp in Bronze, Directoire Style, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Bouillotte lamp in bronze, Directoire style, 1950s.
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1950s European Vintage Directoire Table Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of Casolettes, 18th C, Mounted as Lamps
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great design, fantastic quality is what identifies these. Originally they were a pair of casolettes with lids. The lids are now missing and they are mounted as lamps. They are made ...
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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Table Lamps

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19th Century French Directoire Hand Painted Green and White Tole Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a buffet with this elegant antique tole lamp; crafted in France, circa 1840, the lamp sits on a square base, and features hand pa...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps

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Tôle

Directoire table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Directoire table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Directoire table lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Maison de L'Aluminium, and Philippe Barbier. 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 table lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $431 and tops out at $8,600 while the average work can sell for $1,400.

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