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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 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

1960s Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Directors Chairs White Chrome
1960s Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Directors Chairs White Chrome

1960s Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Directors Chairs White Chrome

By Virtue Brothers

Located in Charleston, SC

MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Gorgouse pair of MCM a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sling director’s chairs attributed to Robert Kjer Jakobsen for Virtue Brothers. They are in wonderful vintage condition. The sling’s have the original white leather seats and still maintain their tag on both of the chairs. The chrome x base has been cleaned and polished however there may be slight age appropriate nicks or dings. Please see photos, circa 1960-1970. These chairs will bring a sleek and sophisticated look to any room in your house. They are Campaign style director’s chairs attributed to Robert Kjer Jakobsen for Virtue Brothers. These Mid-Century Modern, circa 1960-1970 The x base is composed of a rectangular tubed chrome steel beautifully polished. They are absolutely stunning and although they are director’s chairs, they will definitely be the main act in any room you put them in! Perfect to use in a sitting room, in the kitchen at a fun little breakfast nook, at a card table or a coffee bar. They are modern style but could bring a little sass to a traditional setting as well. Come to think of it, you need these in your life no matter if your design style leans to Hollywood Regency, Campaign Style, Industrial, or Modern Country, they will be perfect! Robert Kjer Jakobsen was born in Portland, Oregon, on March 8, 1918. From 1949-1985, he was chief designer of the Los Angeles furniture company...

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1960s American Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

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 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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Set of Nine 18th Century French Directoire Dining Chairs
Set of Nine 18th Century French Directoire Dining Chairs

Set of Nine 18th Century French Directoire Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of Nine 18th Century French Directoire Dining Chairs is a relatively rare find, especially with this level of quality and preservation! The diamond pattern mohair is of the best...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Sycamore

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

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

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

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Iron & Marble Butchers Table
French 19th Century Iron & Marble Butchers Table

French 19th Century Iron & Marble Butchers Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A whimsical French marble and iron work table from circa 1860, that would have been a display fixture in a butcher shop or bakery to present the current offerings. The thick, white m...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

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

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

Materials

Walnut

French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood
French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood

French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

French Modern Iron And Travertine Table Inspired By Gilbert Poillerat
French Modern Iron And Travertine Table Inspired By Gilbert Poillerat

French Modern Iron And Travertine Table Inspired By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Houston, TX

French Modern Iron And Travertine Table Inspired By Gilbert Poillerat. Offered is a handsome French mid century triangular hand hammered iron table with a polished travertine top. Th...

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1960s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Iron

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

Extremely Rare French "Directoire" Style Bibliothque (Bookcase)
Extremely Rare French "Directoire" Style Bibliothque (Bookcase)

Extremely Rare French "Directoire" Style Bibliothque (Bookcase)

Located in Middleburg, VA

Extremely Rare French "Directoire" Style Bibliothque (Bookcase). Made of extraordinary "Burled Yew Wood" with a rich golden color and lustrous patina. A simple cornice over two glazed cabinet doors and two lower cupboards. Elegant proportions are emphasized by the figured wood. Made in the West of France, circa 1820. 82" High 63" Wide 18.75" Deep A handsome and well-proportioned French Directoire style Bibliotheque, crafted circa 1820 in the west of France. This two-part bookcase is constructed from richly figured burled yew wood, showcasing exceptional grain patterning and a warm, honey-toned finish that enhances its refined silhouette. The upper section features original glass-paneled doors with elegant molded framing and carved corners, opening to reveal three spacious shelves backed with a patterned textile, perfect for displaying books or decorative objects. The lower cabinet offers closed storage with paneled doors and retains its original hardware and working locks with decorative key tassels...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

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

Materials

Brass

Large Giltwood Dark Framed French Directoire Wall MIrror
Large Giltwood Dark Framed French Directoire Wall MIrror

Large Giltwood Dark Framed French Directoire Wall MIrror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This impressive French Directoire style wall mirror is a striking statement piece that blends classical elegance with timeless craftsmanship. Featuring a bold dark wood frame accente...

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1980s European Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair
1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair

1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair

Located in New York, NY

1940s pair of French lounge chairs that are nicely upholstered in silk with rolled arms and loose down filled seat cushions. The chairs have flared mahogany legs.

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1940s Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Silk

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

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 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

Materials

Wood

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser
Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite signed Maison Jansen commode dresser is a superb example of fine French craftsmanship blending Louis XVI and Directoire style influences. Featuring a sleek mahogany bo...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Directoire Console Table with Certification
Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Directoire Console Table with Certification

Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Directoire Console Table with Certification

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This extraordinary Maison Jansen console table exemplifies the refined elegance and neoclassical precision of the Directoire style. Beautifully crafted and signed by Maison Jansen, t...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble

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 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

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

Materials

Marble

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

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

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...

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1980s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

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 Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal French Benches or Foot Stools
Pair of Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal French Benches or Foot Stools

Pair of Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal French Benches or Foot Stools

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Elevate your living space with this exquisite Pair of Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal French Benches or Foot Stools. These elegant pieces beautifully capture the timeless appea...

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1970s Unknown Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

Pair of French Directoire Style Crystal Two-Light Sconces with Rosette Motifs
Pair of French Directoire Style Crystal Two-Light Sconces with Rosette Motifs

Pair of French Directoire Style Crystal Two-Light Sconces with Rosette Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Directoire style two-light wall sconces from the 20th century with bronze armature, crystal rosettes and obelisk motifs. This exquisite pair of French Directoire sty...

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20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Rectangular Mahogany Side Table with Carrara Marble Top
Antique French Louis XVI Rectangular Mahogany Side Table with Carrara Marble Top

Antique French Louis XVI Rectangular Mahogany Side Table with Carrara Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Distinguished by its elongated rectangular form and generous proportions, this French Louis XVI side table offers both presence and refinement. Crafted in rich mahogany during the mi...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

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

Pair Antique French Directoire Mahogany End Tables with Carrara Marble
Pair Antique French Directoire Mahogany End Tables with Carrara Marble

Pair Antique French Directoire Mahogany End Tables with Carrara Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Antique French Directoire Mahogany End Tables with Carrara Marble will make a delightful addition to your room, providing storage, display, perhaps a place for a lamp, three con...

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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

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

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

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

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

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser
Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser

Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser is a fine example of the Parisian atelier’s legendary craftsmanship and timeless design. With its elega...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Gilt Metal Bagues Faux Bois Tree Branch Asymetric Form Smoked Glass Coffee Table
Gilt Metal Bagues Faux Bois Tree Branch Asymetric Form Smoked Glass Coffee Table

Gilt Metal Bagues Faux Bois Tree Branch Asymetric Form Smoked Glass Coffee Table

By Maison Baguès

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Introduce organic elegance and sculptural sophistication to your living space with this Gilt Metal Baguès Faux Bois Tree Branch Asymmetric Form Smoked Glass Coffee Table. Inspired by...

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1970s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Pair of Directoire Style Étagères
Pair of Directoire Style Étagères

Pair of Directoire Style Étagères

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Directoire style mahogany étagères or bookcases. Has brass pineapple finials at the top.

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1960s Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement
19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement

Located in Denton, TX

A great industrial accent for a tabletop or bookshelf the combination of brass and steel gears and a bronze bell. This movement is in non working condition and is used for decorative...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Iron

French Directoire Period Buffet
French Directoire Period Buffet

French Directoire Period Buffet

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

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.