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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 Rare Dore' Bronze French Directoire Malachite Adorned Gueridon End Tables
Pair Rare Dore' Bronze French Directoire Malachite Adorned Gueridon End Tables

Pair Rare Dore' Bronze French Directoire Malachite Adorned Gueridon End Tables

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a superb, extremely rare pair of Directoire bronze and malachite which has for centuries been a stone that is believed to protect against negative energies from the spiritual...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Early 20th Century Walnut Directoire Drop Leaf Table with Brass Sabot's
Early 20th Century Walnut Directoire Drop Leaf Table with Brass Sabot's

Early 20th Century Walnut Directoire Drop Leaf Table with Brass Sabot's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully hand crafted Directoire Drop leaf table with Brass Sabot's / wheels. Easily moved from one room to another. The practical size is perfect for a small space as it can ...

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Early 20th Century Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Century Furniture Directoire Style Walnut Upholstered seat & Cane Back Armchair
Century Furniture Directoire Style Walnut Upholstered seat & Cane Back Armchair

Century Furniture Directoire Style Walnut Upholstered seat & Cane Back Armchair

By Century Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A Century Furniture Directoire Style Walnut with Upholstered seat with Cane Back Armchair in great vintage condition. Measures 23" in width, 24" in depth and stands 36.5z" tall. Sea...

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Late 20th Century American Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Console Server Patinated Mirror
Louis XVI Style Marble Top Console Server Patinated Mirror

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Console Server Patinated Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

ChatGPT said: This Louis XVI Style Marble Top Console Server with Patinated Mirror exudes timeless sophistication and French neoclassical elegance. Featuring a luxurious marble top ...

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1960s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Diminuitive Size Maison Jansen Style Brass Steel Glass Directoire Coffee Table
Diminuitive Size Maison Jansen Style Brass Steel Glass Directoire Coffee Table

Diminuitive Size Maison Jansen Style Brass Steel Glass Directoire Coffee Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Add a touch of Parisian sophistication to your interior with this Diminutive Size Maison Jansen Style Brass, Steel, and Glass Directoire Coffee Table. Exuding the refined elegance th...

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1970s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass, 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

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Ebonized Directoire Buffet, Cherry Wood & Brass Hardware, France, 1910
Ebonized Directoire Buffet, Cherry Wood & Brass Hardware, France, 1910

Ebonized Directoire Buffet, Cherry Wood & Brass Hardware, France, 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 Directoire Neoclassical Carrara Marble Top Commode
French Directoire Neoclassical Carrara Marble Top Commode

French Directoire Neoclassical Carrara Marble Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant and architectural, this French Directoire neoclassical commode brings together the disciplined line of the period with materials of real substance and quality. The hardware, ...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Fruitwood Armchairs in the Directoire Style
Pair of 19th Century French Fruitwood Armchairs in the Directoire Style

Pair of 19th Century French Fruitwood Armchairs in the Directoire Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

This pair of French Directoire style armchairs dates to the 19th century and is crafted in fruitwood, a material widely used in French seating for its fine grain, warm tone, and abil...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Mahogany High Chest C. 1940's
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Mahogany High Chest C. 1940's

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Mahogany High Chest C. 1940's

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 54 1/2 in W: 26 1/2 in D: 15 1/2 in An elegant and architecturally refined French Louis XVI style bronze-mounted mahogany high chest, dating to the 1940s, embodying ...

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1940s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

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 Directoire Style French Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble Top
Antique Directoire Style French Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble Top

Antique Directoire Style French Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Directoire Style French Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble Top is a striking and elegantly proportioned piece, distinguished by its richly figured veneer and refined, archit...

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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

18th Century French Directoire Satinwood Mahogany Marble Top Commode
18th Century French Directoire Satinwood Mahogany Marble Top Commode

18th Century French Directoire Satinwood Mahogany Marble Top Commode

Located in Essex, MA

Beautiful Directoire or Late Louis XVI Commode or Chest of Drawers. Satinwood panels and drawer fronts. Original hardware. Original White Marble Top with Bronze Gallery. Toupe Fe...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap
Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap

Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap

Located in Milano, MI

An Italian monumental sized bureau with flap dating back to the second half of 18th century. Three deep drawers and a fall-front opening to reveal a fitted interior with six small dr...

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1770s Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Ebonized Mahogany Chest of Drawers, French Directoire Style, 1900
Ebonized Mahogany Chest of Drawers, French Directoire Style, 1900

Ebonized Mahogany Chest of Drawers, French Directoire Style, 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Chest of drawers, French, made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. This piece has three dovetailed drawers and gilt brass handles. The clea...

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Early 1900s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Side Table in Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Side Table in Walnut

Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Side Table in Walnut

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this refined antique Italian side table dating back to the early 19th century. It features the stylistic and construction characteristics typical of the Directoire period....

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Neoclassical Italian Center Table with Imperial Porphyry Marble Tabletop
Neoclassical Italian Center Table with Imperial Porphyry Marble Tabletop

Neoclassical Italian Center Table with Imperial Porphyry Marble Tabletop

Located in Rome, IT

Very fine and important center table with square shaped Egyptian porphyry veneered tabletop. Base in walnut and ebonized wood of the Directoire period of the late 18th century, made with special care and 'original choice of the Radica and marquetry. Provenance from an aristocratic family descendant of Parma. Measurements: cm 120 x 120 This particular Imperial grade of porphyry came from a quarry in the Eastern Desert of Egypt. The term "porphyry" is from Latin and means "purple". Purple was the color of royalty, and the "Imperial Porphyry...

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1790s Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Porphyry

Fine Paint Decorated Gilt Over Red Bole Green Silk Maison Jansen Attr. Settee
Fine Paint Decorated Gilt Over Red Bole Green Silk Maison Jansen Attr. Settee

Fine Paint Decorated Gilt Over Red Bole Green Silk Maison Jansen Attr. Settee

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

**Maison Jansen (Attributed) French Directoire Style Painted and Gilt Settee, Circa 1920s** This exquisite **paint-decorated and gilt-accented French Directoire style settee** is attributed to the legendary Parisian design house **Maison Jansen**, founded in 1880 by Jean-Henri Jansen. Elegantly proportioned, the piece features a beautifully carved beechwood frame with subtle **gilded detailing**, fluted legs, and neoclassical motifs emblematic of the Directoire period. The frame is finished in a refined cream paint with warm gilt highlights and red accents, while the upholstery—**luxurious pale green and ivory striped silk**—evokes timeless sophistication. The settee’s straight lines, scroll arm supports, and finely carved floral rosettes perfectly capture the **neoclassical symmetry and understated grandeur** that define both Directoire design and the Maison Jansen aesthetic. Renowned for blending classical elegance with modern refinement, **Maison Jansen** created interiors for the world’s elite, including **Elsie de Wolfe, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and Jacqueline Kennedy for the White House**. This remarkable settee embodies the grace, quality, and artistry for which **Maison Jansen** became synonymous, making it a statement piece for any collector or connoisseur of fine French furniture. Cushion may be goose down filled. Split in upholstery can be repaired by an upholsterer. Measures 55.5 wide x 38 tall x 33.25 deep x seat height of 21 tall **Keywords:** Maison Jansen settee, French Directoire furniture...

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1920s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Silk, Walnut, Giltwood

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

Signed Maison Jansen Carrara Shallow Marble Top Flame Mahogany Sideboard Buffet
Signed Maison Jansen Carrara Shallow Marble Top Flame Mahogany Sideboard Buffet

Signed Maison Jansen Carrara Shallow Marble Top Flame Mahogany Sideboard Buffet

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This signed Maison Jansen Carrara marble top sideboard buffet is a refined example of French craftsmanship, seamlessly blending neoclassical elegance with timeless modern appeal. Des...

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1950s Argentine Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Fine Quality Maison Jansen Style Directoire Tall Dresser Wardrobe
Fine Quality Maison Jansen Style Directoire Tall Dresser Wardrobe

Fine Quality Maison Jansen Style Directoire Tall Dresser Wardrobe

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Maison Jansen style Directoire tall dresser wardrobe exemplifies the refined elegance and superior craftsmanship for which the renowned Parisian design house is celebrated. Insp...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

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 Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs
Pair of Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs

Pair of Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of late eighteenth century French Directoire period painted side chairs features its original patina. Their curved seat backs are detailed with a hand carved laurels at the...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Rare Pair Maison Style Cylindrical Metal Brass Glass Two Tier End Tables
Rare Pair Maison Style Cylindrical Metal Brass Glass Two Tier End Tables

Rare Pair Maison Style Cylindrical Metal Brass Glass Two Tier End Tables

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare pair of cylindrical metal and brass two-tier end tables reflects a refined Maison-style design that seamlessly combines elegance and modernity. Each table is crafted with a...

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1950s European Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Mid-20th Century French Gates
Mid-20th Century French Gates

Mid-20th Century French Gates

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Mid-20th Century French Gates

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Mid-20th century French Director style iron gates. There are 5 gates connected to each other.

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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Painted Boiserie Trumeau
French 19th Century Painted Boiserie Trumeau

French 19th Century Painted Boiserie Trumeau

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French trumeau mirror of antique boiserie (wood paneling) from Rouen, France, originally carved in the late 1800s and recently repainted. This architectural trumeau is ideally suite...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Pine, Paint

Set of Eight French Directoire Side Chairs, Attributed to Jacob, Circa 1800
Set of Eight French Directoire Side Chairs, Attributed to Jacob, Circa 1800

Set of Eight French Directoire Side Chairs, Attributed to Jacob, Circa 1800

By Georges Jacob

Located in New York, NY

Set of Eight Directoire Side Chairs France, circa 1795–1805 This refined set of eight French Directoire side chairs exemplifies the restrained neoclassicism that emerged in the year...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Pair of French Directoire painted open armchairs C 1800.
A Pair of French Directoire painted open armchairs C 1800.

A Pair of French Directoire painted open armchairs C 1800.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Pair of French Directoire painted open armchairs C 1800. The chairs have a subtle two-tone paint and have been upholstered in a raw silk-like material. The fabric on the seats and ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Louis XVI/Directoire Bergeres, Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century
Pair Louis XVI/Directoire Bergeres, Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century

Pair Louis XVI/Directoire Bergeres, Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a superb pair of Directoire late 18th century or early 19th century Marquis or bergere a la reine. The quality and rarity of these chairs, i...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Down

Maison Jansen Style Directoire Granite Top & Brass End Table
Maison Jansen Style Directoire Granite Top & Brass End Table

Maison Jansen Style Directoire Granite Top & Brass End Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: 26.5 inches high x 30.25 inches wide x 19.25 inches deep Refined, architectural, and effortlessly sophisticated, this Maison Jansen style Directoire brass and granite-to...

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Late 20th Century Directoire Furniture

Materials

Granite, 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

Vintage Directoire Style Painted Accent Table with Slide
Vintage Directoire Style Painted Accent Table with Slide

Vintage Directoire Style Painted Accent Table with Slide

By Drexel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Directoire-style accent table, by Drexel, having an ivory painted finish showing natural wear. Its round top over an apron containing a slide, raised on a trio of sabre legs....

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Mid-20th Century American Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood

French Directoire Round Giltwood and Ebonized Wall Mirror
French Directoire Round Giltwood and Ebonized Wall Mirror

French Directoire Round Giltwood and Ebonized Wall Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This French Directoire round giltwood and ebonized wall mirror is a striking example of neoclassical elegance blended with timeless French craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully bala...

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1970s Unknown Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Fine Quality French Sword and Scabbard Form  Marble Top Gueridon Table
Fine Quality French Sword and Scabbard Form  Marble Top Gueridon Table

Fine Quality French Sword and Scabbard Form Marble Top Gueridon Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Add a touch of regal French flair to your interior with this fine quality French sword and scabbard form marble top gueridon table, a masterfully crafted ...

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1960s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

Pair of Antique French Painted Directoire Style Armchairs, Circa 1900
Pair of Antique French Painted Directoire Style Armchairs, Circa 1900

Pair of Antique French Painted Directoire Style Armchairs, Circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

The period of French history known as Directoire was a difficult time, as it arrived at the end of the Revolutionary War. Furnishings in this style, such as our pair of painted armch...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak
Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak

Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak

By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine settee featuring a contemporary taking design cues from the iconic French Directoire style. Impeccably upholstered in a natural taupe woven fabric and framed in striking cerus...

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20th Century Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Maison Jansen Style Directoire Style  Marble Top Two Door Cabinet Commode Buffet
Maison Jansen Style Directoire Style  Marble Top Two Door Cabinet Commode Buffet

Maison Jansen Style Directoire Style Marble Top Two Door Cabinet Commode Buffet

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Maison Jansen style Directoire marble top commode buffet is a fine example of understated French elegance and timeless versatility. The cabinet features a beautifully veined ori...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Breccia Marble

19th Century Italian Dining Table
19th Century Italian Dining Table

19th Century Italian Dining Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Italian early 19th Century dining table. Featuring an unusual, decorative top that extends to make a stylish square table. With fantastic proportions and design, this table will ad...

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19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

French Directoire Style Black-Polished and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
French Directoire Style Black-Polished and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

French Directoire Style Black-Polished and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Kastrup, DK

French table lamp in the Directoire style, featuring a fluted column in black-polished bronze with gilt bronze details, resting on a square base. The lamp has a balanced and classica...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Carved Walnut Panel Commemorating The French Revolution
French Carved Walnut Panel Commemorating The French Revolution

French Carved Walnut Panel Commemorating The French Revolution

Located in Essex, MA

Possibly made to be used as a model or mold to cast an iron fireback. Depicting the Bastille and a woman with the sword and the scales. Also cannons, flags, cannon balls.

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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Neoclassical Demilune Commodes
Pair of Neoclassical Demilune Commodes

Pair of Neoclassical Demilune Commodes

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very fine pair of early 19th Century Northern European neoclassical demilune commodes, the original shaped marble tops over two brass molded door...

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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble

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

French Demi Lune Console Table, Directoire Period (1790–1800) in Mahogany
French Demi Lune Console Table, Directoire Period (1790–1800) in Mahogany

French Demi Lune Console Table, Directoire Period (1790–1800) in Mahogany

Located in Belmont, MA

French Demi Lune Console Table, Directoire Period (1790–1800) in Mahogany with Marble Top This elegant French demi lune console table dates from the Directoire period, circa 1790–180...

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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Mahogany

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

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Crystal, Iron

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

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.