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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
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

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Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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

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Glass, Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

19th Century French Directoire Style Silver Plate Mirrored Surtout de Table Tray
19th Century French Directoire Style Silver Plate Mirrored Surtout de Table Tray

19th Century French Directoire Style Silver Plate Mirrored Surtout de Table Tray

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used to display a centerpiece on a buffet or table, this large late nineteenth century French Directoire style silver plate footed tray, or surtout de table, features a mi...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Crystal Basket Chandelier Brass Directoire Style Restored Empire Italy
Antique Crystal Basket Chandelier Brass Directoire Style Restored Empire Italy

Antique Crystal Basket Chandelier Brass Directoire Style Restored Empire Italy

Located in Berlin, DE

A well balanced basket chandelier that stands out not through excess, but through proportion and quiet elegance. This piece has been fully restored in our Berlin workshop. The elect...

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17th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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

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Brass

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

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Wood

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

French 19th Century Directoire Red Marble Table
French 19th Century Directoire Red Marble Table

French 19th Century Directoire Red Marble Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This fruitwood occasional table is topped with an inset piece of stunning red Rosso Francia marble and surrounded by a 3/4th gallery over an apron with a single drawer. The drawer co...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad
French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad

French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad

Located in Landivy, FR

This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. The design of this period is remarkable with its straight, classical and time...

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2010s French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

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

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Faux Leather, 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

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Reeded Gilt Mirrors
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Reeded Gilt Mirrors

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Reeded Gilt Mirrors

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Flat, reeded molding is an ideal surface area to reflect the lustre of gold leaf on this exciting pair of French mirrors from circa 1870, now patinated with a fine craquelure texture...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Gold

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

Early 19th Century Italian Painted Buffet
Early 19th Century Italian Painted Buffet

Early 19th Century Italian Painted Buffet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful 18th century Italian Tuscan Buffet. The Painted Images and the Vibrant Colors make this piece a standout. It is a very large storage piece...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

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Wood

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

Maison Jansen-style Guéridon Marble and Gilt Bronze Table
Maison Jansen-style Guéridon Marble and Gilt Bronze Table

Maison Jansen-style Guéridon Marble and Gilt Bronze Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in San Francisco, CA

The “ancestor” of this piece, a guéridon, was a small and typically round table that originated in mid-17th century France for holding a candelabrum to light the room or a vase. Even...

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Early 1800s Antique Directoire Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

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

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Brass

Vintage French Brushed Steel and Brass Neoclassical Directoire Table Stand
Vintage French Brushed Steel and Brass Neoclassical Directoire Table Stand

Vintage French Brushed Steel and Brass Neoclassical Directoire Table Stand

By Maison Jansen

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Unique and elegant vintage brushed steel and brass tall stand in the manner of Maison Jansen. Stand features a square form with solid brass gallery, inset glass top, brushed steel st...

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Mid-20th Century Directoire Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Antique French BlackLouis XVI Bookcase or China Cabinet c1800's Nicely Restored
Antique French BlackLouis XVI Bookcase or China Cabinet c1800's Nicely Restored

Antique French BlackLouis XVI Bookcase or China Cabinet c1800's Nicely Restored

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Beautifully Restored Antique French Bookcase or possible China Cabinet from the 1800's. The style seems to blend between Louis XVI with hints of Directoire. The black paint is accent...

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1890s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Directoire Louis XVI Style Bronze and Brass Trimmed Beveled Mirror Armoire
Directoire Louis XVI Style Bronze and Brass Trimmed Beveled Mirror Armoire

Directoire Louis XVI Style Bronze and Brass Trimmed Beveled Mirror Armoire

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Measures 96.25 tall x 63 wide x 22 inches deep. Armoire does completely breakdown into smaller more managable sections for delivery. One finds oneself, quite unexpectedly, in the p...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

French Neoclassical Console Table
French Neoclassical Console Table

French Neoclassical Console Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine French early 19th century walnut neoclassical console or pier table, the top with wooden gallery edge with ebonized molded edge over two drawer...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Wood

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 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stately French Directoire roll top secretary. This massive desk is over six feet long and four feet tall with a grey marble top. Directly beneath the marble are three drawers with ...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Mid-century vintage large walnut obelisk table lamp
Mid-century vintage large walnut obelisk table lamp

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 Furniture

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Wood

Superb French-Made Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Mounted Mahogany Dining Table
Superb French-Made Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Mounted Mahogany Dining Table

Superb French-Made Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Mounted Mahogany Dining Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This superb French dining table attributed to the renowned design house Maison Jansen exemplifies refined 20th-century craftsmanship with timeless neoclassical influence. Beautifully...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Diminutive Antique Directoire Bookcase Secretary
Diminutive Antique Directoire Bookcase Secretary

Diminutive Antique Directoire Bookcase Secretary

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A finely constructed bookcase secretary with a chest. The tall cabinet has a pierced brass 3/4 gallery around the marble top with cookie corners. The bookcase has a frieze drawer ove...

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19th Century Antique Directoire Furniture

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Marble, 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

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

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Breccia Marble, 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

19th Century French Directoire Style Provincial Mélèze Petite Chest
19th Century French Directoire Style Provincial Mélèze Petite Chest

19th Century French Directoire Style Provincial Mélèze Petite Chest

Located in Birmingham, AL

A charming 19th century French Directoire style petite chest handcrafted of mélèze (European larch) in the Alsace region of eastern France, circa 1850s. Rustic yet elegant, this prov...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Wood

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

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 Twins Beds
French 19th Century Twins Beds

French 19th Century Twins Beds

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

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Wood

Fine Pair French 20th Century Directoire Style Ormolu & Marble Side Tables
Fine Pair French 20th Century Directoire Style Ormolu & Marble Side Tables

Fine Pair French 20th Century Directoire Style Ormolu & Marble Side Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine Pair of French 20th Century Directoire Style Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Gueridon Side-Tables. The finely executed mercury gilt-bronze rectangular frames, each with c...

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20th Century French Directoire Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Unique Greek Key John Vesey Style Marble Top Steel Demilune Console Table
Unique Greek Key John Vesey Style Marble Top Steel Demilune Console Table

Unique Greek Key John Vesey Style Marble Top Steel Demilune Console Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This unique demilune console table in the style of John Vesey exemplifies timeless elegance with a blend of neoclassical motifs and modern sophistication. The table features a striki...

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Early 2000s European Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Maison Charles Style Brass Horse and Steel Verdi Marble Console Table circa 1970
Maison Charles Style Brass Horse and Steel Verdi Marble Console Table circa 1970

Maison Charles Style Brass Horse and Steel Verdi Marble Console Table circa 1970

By Maison Charles

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Maison Charles Style Brass Horse and Steel Verdi Marble Console Table, circa 1970, is a striking example of mid-20th century French design that perfectly blends luxury with mode...

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1970s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Steel

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

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted White Marble Top Commode
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted White Marble Top Commode

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted White Marble Top Commode

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 30 1/2 IN W: 41 1/4 IN D: 18 1/2 IN An elegant and classically proportioned French Louis XVI Directoire style commode, distinguished by its refined neoclassical sil...

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1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Simple and Sophisticated French Travertine Marble Metal and Brass Gueridon Table
Simple and Sophisticated French Travertine Marble Metal and Brass Gueridon Table

Simple and Sophisticated French Travertine Marble Metal and Brass Gueridon Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Elevate your space with the simple yet sophisticated charm of this French Travertine Marble, Metal, and Brass Gueridon Table. A perfect blend of timeless materials and elegant design...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Travertine, Brass, Steel

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

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Walnut

Directoire French Ebonized Buffet, Circa 1910
Directoire French Ebonized Buffet, Circa 1910

Directoire French Ebonized Buffet, Circa 1910

Located in Austin, TX

Buffet from France in the Directoire style. This piece is circa 1910. It is made of solid wood construction, primarily cherry-wood. There are four doors that feature detailed brass h...

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1910s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Brass

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

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Brass

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

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Fir

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

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Beech, Walnut

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

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Wood

Late 18th Century Set of 6 Directoire "Etrusque" Side Chairs, Manner of G. Jacob
Late 18th Century Set of 6 Directoire "Etrusque" Side Chairs, Manner of G. Jacob

Late 18th Century Set of 6 Directoire "Etrusque" Side Chairs, Manner of G. Jacob

By Georges Jacob

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of six sidechairs raised on circular front legs and square curved back legs, backrest with carved pierced latticework, the intersections of which are decorated with stylised rosettes, the top rail curved backwards. All side chairs are upholstered with elegant yellow / golden paisley pattern jacquard fabric by RUBELLI. The set of 6 Directoire side chairs with its shape "à l'Étrusque" and its characteristic backrest design is closely related to chairs made by Georges Jacob (1739-1814): Georges Jacob was one of the most prominent Parisian chair...

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1790s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Directoire Style Giltwood Mirror
19th Century French Directoire Style Giltwood Mirror

19th Century French Directoire Style Giltwood Mirror

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Directoire Style Giltwood Mirror. Stunning 19th century French Directoire style / Louis XVI style gilt wood reeded design mirror. This versatile mirror can be use...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair Of French Wrought Iron And Tole Planters
Pair Of French Wrought Iron And Tole Planters

Pair Of French Wrought Iron And Tole Planters

Located in Essex, MA

Circular basket suspended with three arrow form supports and a triangular base.

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Early 20th Century Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Tin

French Directoire Style Commode
French Directoire Style Commode

French Directoire Style Commode

Located in Bridgeport, CT

French Directore style commode with three short over two long recessed panel drawers. The center drawer with a working key pull lock, others with drop pull hardware. The sides with r...

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20th Century French Directoire Furniture

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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

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk
Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk

Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk

By Maurice Hirch

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is an extraordinary desk by Maurice Hirch, a famous French designer made for Maison Jansen of Paris. The desk is solid mahogany that was stained a beautiful blue-green hue. The ...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Bronze

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

Antique French Directoire Glazed Cabinet with Crossed Water-Gilded Arrows
Antique French Directoire Glazed Cabinet with Crossed Water-Gilded Arrows

Antique French Directoire Glazed Cabinet with Crossed Water-Gilded Arrows

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

About as original as can be, this stellar antique only received a minimal amount of conservation in our highly regarded workshop. Constructed of exotic rosewood, the case packs quite...

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1860s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Gold

Pair of French Directiore Style Marble Top Pedestal & Brass Mounts End Tables
Pair of French Directiore Style Marble Top Pedestal & Brass Mounts End Tables

Pair of French Directiore Style Marble Top Pedestal & Brass Mounts End Tables

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: 24.5 inches high x 28.25 inches wide x 15.25 inches deep A sophisticated and architecturally composed pair of French Directoire style end tables dating to the early 20th...

Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of French Brass and Steel Jansen Style Glass Top Gueridon  End Tables
Pair of French Brass and Steel Jansen Style Glass Top Gueridon  End Tables

Pair of French Brass and Steel Jansen Style Glass Top Gueridon End Tables

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of French brass and steel Jansen-style gueridon end tables seamlessly blends luxury with modern craftsmanship, offering a striking and sophisticated addition to any interio...

Category

1980s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Directoire furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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