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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
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

Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Located in Birmingham, AL

This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...

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1860s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Style Demilune Consoles
Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Style Demilune Consoles

Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Style Demilune Consoles

Located in Austin, TX

This pair of French Directoire-style demilune consoles is a truly unique and stunning addition to any home. Handcrafted in our atelier in France, these consoles were created by rethinking a 19th-century Directoire-style round dining table and transforming it into two matching demilunes...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Gilt & Painted Trumeau Mirror
French 18th Century Gilt & Painted Trumeau Mirror

French 18th Century Gilt & Painted Trumeau Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A magnificent 18th century French giltwood trumeau mirror in the style of Louis XVI, the thick rococo carvings around the (French gray) painted frame appear even more theatrical unde...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Gold

French Antique Style Dresser
French Antique Style Dresser

French Antique Style Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

In a dark walnut finish with a molded edge rectangular top, nine paneled drawers with lozenge detailing motifs, antiqued pewter handles, with a fluted base and raised on square taper...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional French Directoire style brass inlaid armoire, featuring beveled mirrored doors, is a stunning 19th/20th-century piece that seamlessly blends elegance, utility, and t...

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Early 1900s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large French Directoire Style Armchair
Large French Directoire Style Armchair

Large French Directoire Style Armchair

Located in Buchanan, NY

An exceptional 19th century French Directoire style armchair. This large Directoire style fauteuil is a timeless piece of French design. Featuring a beautiful white-distressed wooden...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Directoire Period Wooden Mirror
French Directoire Period Wooden Mirror

French Directoire Period Wooden Mirror

Located in Austin, TX

Mirror from the Directoire period made of solid walnut with a central rectangular mirror. This piece is in very nice antique condition with only minor surface wear consistent with ag...

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1880s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Directoire Style Bench
French Directoire Style Bench

French Directoire Style Bench

Located in Houston, TX

French Directoire Style Bench. This lovely French Directoire bench or stool painted a gray/green color with dark blue accents with swan handle ...

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1920s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet

19th-Century Extendable Walnut Dining Table - Italy
19th-Century Extendable Walnut Dining Table - Italy

19th-Century Extendable Walnut Dining Table - Italy

Located in Vo', Veneto

19th-Century Extendable Walnut Dining Table - Emilia, Italy Period: First half of the 19th century Origin: Emilia, Italy Materials: Walnut, Beech Height: 79 cm Width: 120 cm Length:...

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1810s Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Beech, Walnut

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

Fine Quaity Walnut French Louis XVI Directoire Brass Trimmed Marble Top Dresser
Fine Quaity Walnut French Louis XVI Directoire Brass Trimmed Marble Top Dresser

Fine Quaity Walnut French Louis XVI Directoire Brass Trimmed Marble Top Dresser

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine quality French Louis XVI Directoire style dresser, crafted from walnut and accented with brass trim, is a sophisticated example of late 18th-century inspired design. Topped...

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1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of 20th Century French Corner Cupboards
Pair of 20th Century French Corner Cupboards

Pair of 20th Century French Corner Cupboards

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 20th Century French simulated mahogany corner cupboards. Of lovely scale and proportions, these cupboards exhibit the most wonderful original rich patina. The top section fea...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Directoire Cast Iron Fireback
18th Century Directoire Cast Iron Fireback

18th Century Directoire Cast Iron Fireback

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century Directoire Cast Iron Fireback. Handsome 18th century French Directoire cast iron fireback or fireplace back or fireplace screen with two columns. Can be used in the back...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Iron

Louis XVI Walnut Rafraichissoir or Wine Table
Louis XVI Walnut Rafraichissoir or Wine Table

Louis XVI Walnut Rafraichissoir or Wine Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming late 18th century/early 19th century Rafraichissoir or wine/champagne coolert that has retained its original surface and basins. The table is in good overall condi...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

French Directoire Mahogany and Glass 3 Panel Screen
French Directoire Mahogany and Glass 3 Panel Screen

French Directoire Mahogany and Glass 3 Panel Screen

Located in Queens, NY

English Sheraton style (19/20th Century) 3-panel mahogany screen with applied carved molding and small roSettes below 9 pane glass windows in each panel. Each panel 17.75" W. Wear t...

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20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mahogany

Miniature Walnut Commode
Miniature Walnut Commode

Miniature Walnut Commode

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 19th Century walnut commode, the inlaid top with cookie corners over turned and fluted legs flanking three inlaid drawers and standing on turned turnip feet, French or Italian ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine

French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table
French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table

French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant French Directoire Louis XVI demilune console table embodies the refined neoclassical style of the late 18th to early 19th century. Crafted with precision, the piece feat...

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Early 1900s French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair Directoire Bronze Mounted Figural Marble Top Kingwood Nightstands Commodes
Pair Directoire Bronze Mounted Figural Marble Top Kingwood Nightstands Commodes

Pair Directoire Bronze Mounted Figural Marble Top Kingwood Nightstands Commodes

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of Directoire bronze mounted figural marble top kingwood nightstands commodes represents the height of French craftsmanship and timeless design. Beautifully constructed in ...

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1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Chinoiserie Maison Jansen Attributed French Directoire Commodes
Pair of Chinoiserie Maison Jansen Attributed French Directoire Commodes

Pair of Chinoiserie Maison Jansen Attributed French Directoire Commodes

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare and elegant pair of French Directoire commodes, attributed to the esteemed design house Maison Jansen, exemplifies the refined artistry of early 20th-century European furni...

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1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of Six French Directoire Style Dining Chairs Bronze Accents
Set of Six French Directoire Style Dining Chairs Bronze Accents

Set of Six French Directoire Style Dining Chairs Bronze Accents

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A refined set of six French neoclassical dining chairs comprised of two armchairs and four side chairs, executed in the Louis XVI or Directoire style. The set features warm honey-ton...

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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Furniture

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Bronze

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

Mid Century Italian Flip Top Walnut & Marquetry Inlay Square Coffee Side Table
Mid Century Italian Flip Top Walnut & Marquetry Inlay Square Coffee Side Table

Mid Century Italian Flip Top Walnut & Marquetry Inlay Square Coffee Side Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 20th century flip top marquetry coffee table. Made in Italy featuring square or rectangular form with floral and geometric matchbook inlays, central medallion and serpentine X ba...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Furniture

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Mahogany, Walnut

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen
Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Refined and compact, this Maison Jansen–attributed Directoire-style desk from the 1950s showcases timeless French elegance in a scaled-down form ideal for a lady’s writing table or c...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Style Directoire Armchairs Circa 1940
Pair of Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Style Directoire Armchairs Circa 1940

Pair of Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Style Directoire Armchairs Circa 1940

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Pair of Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Style Directoire Armchairs, Circa 1940, beautifully embodies the refinement and timeless appeal of French neoclassical design. Crafted w...

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1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Walnut

Maison Jansen Directoire Style Black Lacquer Dining Table, 20th Century
Maison Jansen Directoire Style Black Lacquer Dining Table, 20th Century

Maison Jansen Directoire Style Black Lacquer Dining Table, 20th Century

By Maison Jansen

Located in Lisbon, PT

A refined Maison Jansen Directoire style dining table with brass mounts, inspired by the Hepplewhite aesthetic. This elegant dining table features a versatile design with two extensi...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Furniture

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Walnut

Set of Six 19th Century Directoire Style Carved Wood Chairs
Set of Six 19th Century Directoire Style Carved Wood Chairs

Set of Six 19th Century Directoire Style Carved Wood Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful set of six 19th century Directoire style chairs, each crafted in carved wood and resting on elegant sword legs. The square backs are adorned with finely detailed carving,...

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19th Century Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Directoire Commode by Emile Noël Malle, France, 1795
Antique Directoire Commode by Emile Noël Malle, France, 1795

Antique Directoire Commode by Emile Noël Malle, France, 1795

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Elégante commode sauteuse à deux tiroirs en bois de rose surmontée d'un marbre gris Saint-Anne. La marqueterie est faite de placage de la même essence posé en frisage et opposition ...

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1790s French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Solid Cherry Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Directoire Three Tier Tables
Pair of Solid Cherry Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Directoire Three Tier Tables

Pair of Solid Cherry Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Directoire Three Tier Tables

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Introduce refined Parisian sophistication into your home with this exceptional pair of Maison Jansen–attributed three-tier Directoire-style tables, crafted in the 1940s with the impe...

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1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Louis XV Style Painted Desk
French 18th Century Louis XV Style Painted Desk

French 18th Century Louis XV Style Painted Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This archetypal 18th century Louis XV-style desk was given a distinguishing update in the 20th century: washing the pine construction in white paint and black pinstriping to accentua...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of French Provencal Directoire Style Commodes
Pair of French Provencal Directoire Style Commodes

Pair of French Provencal Directoire Style Commodes

By Maison Jansen

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

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 det...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

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

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Creamware

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

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Walnut

Italian Directoire Style Pair of Side Tables with Rams' Heads and Hoof Feet
Italian Directoire Style Pair of Side Tables with Rams' Heads and Hoof Feet

Italian Directoire Style Pair of Side Tables with Rams' Heads and Hoof Feet

Located in Savannah, GA

An Italian Directoire style vintage steel pair of side tables or gueridons from the mid 20th century, with brass rams' heads and hoofed feet. Created in Italy during the midcentury p...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Furniture

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Brass, Steel

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

Fine Pair of French Brass and Marble Gueridons End Tables Circa 1960
Fine Pair of French Brass and Marble Gueridons End Tables Circa 1960

Fine Pair of French Brass and Marble Gueridons End Tables Circa 1960

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Pair of Exquisite French Directoire Style Brass and Marble Gueridon Tables, circa 1960s This sophisticated pair of French Directoire style gueridon or end tables from the 1960s perf...

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1960s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

1-door Directoire style cupboard in solid wood
1-door Directoire style cupboard in solid wood

1-door Directoire style cupboard in solid wood

Located in Landivy, FR

This wooden closet is offered in solid French cherrywood and is also available in oak. The hanging bar is fixed under a wooden shelf. This shelf is height-adjustable on a wooden rack. The oval entrance and key are in brass and fitted with a lock. The finish proposed here is a classic cherrywood "D" stain, with a natural varnish on the diamond and fluted fronts. The finish of every GONTIER cabinet is customizable. You can choose the wood stains and colors you prefer (see last pictures) MÉLANIE Collection This cupboard part of the MÉLANIE collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century. The straight, classic and timeless lines are embellished with rhombuses...

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2010s French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Fine Quality 6 Drawer French Brass Bound Marble Top Louis XVI Tall Dresser
Fine Quality 6 Drawer French Brass Bound Marble Top Louis XVI Tall Dresser

Fine Quality 6 Drawer French Brass Bound Marble Top Louis XVI Tall Dresser

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine quality French Louis XVI style tall dresser showcases timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. Featuring a six-drawer design, this stately piece provides ample storage...

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1920s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

French Directoire Unique Fireplace Split Canape
French Directoire Unique Fireplace Split Canape

French Directoire Unique Fireplace Split Canape

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully designed French Directoire canape highlighted with paint and water gilding.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Directoire Bureau a Cylindre - France, circa 1800, Mahogany Secretaire or Desk
Directoire Bureau a Cylindre - France, circa 1800, Mahogany Secretaire or Desk

Directoire Bureau a Cylindre - France, circa 1800, Mahogany Secretaire or Desk

Located in Greven, DE

Desk with mirror attachment - Bureau à cylindre France Mahogany Directoire circa 1800 Dimensions: H x W x D: 149 x 97 x 50 cm Description: Top-mounted desk standing on tapered rou...

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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Marble, Brass

French Directoire style 3-door sideboard in solid cherry wood
French Directoire style 3-door sideboard in solid cherry wood

French Directoire style 3-door sideboard in solid cherry wood

Located in Landivy, FR

This 3 doors sideboard is a craft handed reproduction of the world-renowned French Directoire style, which dates back to the end of the 18th century. This range is characterized by straight, sober, timeless lines, sometimes enhanced by decorative motifs such as fluting, diamonds or Louis XVI rings...

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2010s French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Chandeliers in the Directoire Style
Pair of French 19th Century Chandeliers in the Directoire Style

Pair of French 19th Century Chandeliers in the Directoire Style

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of French 19th century Directoire tole, iron and crystal chandeliers with crystal drapes hanging from plumes at top, and unusual square cut crystals around the center ring, with...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Iron

18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire French Locre and Russinger
18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire French Locre and Russinger

18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire French Locre and Russinger

Antique French Locre & Russinger French gilded porcelain cup and saucer with figural handle On the cup four landscapes in reserve (2 lozenge) and a row embossed pearls. In the corner...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood with leather pad
French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood with leather pad

French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood with leather pad

Located in Landivy, FR

This minister's desk with 5-drawers is a craft-handed reproduction of the world-renowned French Directoire style, which dates back to the end of the 18th century. This range is char...

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2010s French Directoire Furniture

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Brass

Single Brass and Steel Glass Top Guerdion or End Table Maison Jansen Style
Single Brass and Steel Glass Top Guerdion or End Table Maison Jansen Style

Single Brass and Steel Glass Top Guerdion or End Table Maison Jansen Style

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant brass and steel gueridon table reflects the refined design sensibilities of the Maison Jansen style, blending neoclassical inspiration with modern sophistication. Featur...

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1990s French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Directoire Antique French Dining Chairs
Directoire Antique French Dining Chairs

Directoire Antique French Dining Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Directoire style antique French chairs made with solid wood construction that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. We love the elegant stylized acanthus...

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1920s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Walnut Gueridon Side Table Directoire Period
Walnut Gueridon Side Table Directoire Period

Walnut Gueridon Side Table Directoire Period

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Walnut Gueridon Side Table Directoire Period A beautifully crafted walnut gueridon features a red, white and grey variegated marble set into a turned moulded frame. The frieze...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Marble

Pair Maison Jansen Attributed Mahogany French Directoire Footstools, Circa 1960s
Pair Maison Jansen Attributed Mahogany French Directoire Footstools, Circa 1960s

Pair Maison Jansen Attributed Mahogany French Directoire Footstools, Circa 1960s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of Maison Jansen attributed mahogany French Directoire footstools, circa 1960s, captures the timeless elegance and neoclassical refinement that the renowned Parisian design...

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1960s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair Ebonized Black Cane Back French Directoire Bergere Chairs Brass Accents
Pair Ebonized Black Cane Back French Directoire Bergere Chairs Brass Accents

Pair Ebonized Black Cane Back French Directoire Bergere Chairs Brass Accents

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of French Directoire bergère chairs combines neoclassical elegance with timeless sophistication, featuring finely crafted ebonized black frames accented with brass details....

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare brass and steel ebonized writing desk in the style of John Vesey showcases a striking blend of modern sophistication and timeless craftsmanship. Designed with an eye for bo...

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1980s European Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany and Marble Top Commode Dresser
Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany and Marble Top Commode Dresser

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany and Marble Top Commode Dresser

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Maison Jansen signed mahogany and marble top commode dresser embodies the epitome of French neoclassical design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this high-quality d...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Directoire Style French Mahogany and Marble Top Stand Circa 1910
Louis XVI Directoire Style French Mahogany and Marble Top Stand Circa 1910

Louis XVI Directoire Style French Mahogany and Marble Top Stand Circa 1910

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Louis XVI Directoire style French mahogany and marble top stand, circa 1910, is a refined example of early 20th-century craftsmanship rooted in classical tradition. Designed wit...

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1910s European Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

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, Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

A set of six French Directoire style painted dining room chairs, 19th C.
A set of six French Directoire style painted dining room chairs, 19th C.

A set of six French Directoire style painted dining room chairs, 19th C.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Comprised of six side chairs all painted and of pegged construction. Having rosette and diamond carved crests above pierced splats and upholstered seats, all supported by turned tape...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique French Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Arm Desk Chair Needlepoint Seat
Antique French Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Arm Desk Chair Needlepoint Seat

Antique French Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Arm Desk Chair Needlepoint Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

An early 20th Century French Directoire style dining chair. Made from solid mahogany with a contoured crest rail over vase shaped splat. Features scrolled arms, a pink needlepoint ...

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Early 20th Century Directoire Furniture

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Late 18th Century Directoire Provençal Oak Commode
Late 18th Century Directoire Provençal Oak Commode

Late 18th Century Directoire Provençal Oak Commode

Located in High Point, NC

Wonderful late 18th century Director commode in oak. This commode is of excellent scale. the top is made from three planks, and follows down to raised paneled sides for added desig...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality French Directoire Breche Marble Top Brass Gallery End Table
Fine Quality French Directoire Breche Marble Top Brass Gallery End Table

Fine Quality French Directoire Breche Marble Top Brass Gallery End Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine French Directoire style end table showcases the elegance and refinement of late 18th to early 19th century neoclassical design. The table features a richly grained breche m...

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1930s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Breccia Marble, Brass

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