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Pair of French Provencal Directoire Style Commodes
$8,500per set
£6,365.26per set
€7,339.81per set
CA$11,947.13per set
A$13,052.20per set
CHF 6,847.15per set
MX$158,796.17per set
NOK 85,181.46per set
SEK 80,652.46per set
DKK 54,792.91per set
About the Item
A rustic yet handsome pair of 1950s Italian fruitwood chests crafted in the French Provincial Directoire style. With their clean lines, tapering legs, and restrained neoclassical detailing, these pieces reflect a graceful balance between refinement and simplicity—drawing from late 18th-century French design traditions, reimagined for the postwar Italian decorative market.
Constructed from warmly toned fruitwood, the chests are fitted with finely cast brass hardware and retain their original working keys. The drawers are lined with hand-printed decorative paper—a charming, traditional touch seen in fine European cabinetry since the 18th century, intended to protect contents and elevate the everyday act of storage with visual delight.
The surfaces show just the right amount of wear and patina to suggest age and authenticity, enhancing their rustic charm while maintaining their structural integrity. These chests are not over-restored; they carry the kind of honest aging that gives them character and warmth.
Pieces like this would have been favored by mid-century Italian and international clientele—interior designers, tastemakers, and sophisticated homeowners—who appreciated the timeless elegance of classical forms softened by regional craftsmanship. Whether placed in a country house, a villa, or an urbane apartment, they offered both beauty and utility in an era that celebrated handmade quality and understated luxury.
Perfect as nightstands, side chests, or entryway accents, these chests bridge decorative tradition and modern sensibility with quiet confidence.
- Similar to:Maison Jansen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 42.13 in (107.02 cm)Depth: 18.88 in (47.96 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Directoire (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Kilmarnock, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU883020656862
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