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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
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

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

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

Materials

Giltwood

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

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

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

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

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

French 18th Century Louis XV Style Painted Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

Stunning Carved Antique Creme Painted Finish Directoire Style Bench Stool
Stunning Carved Antique Creme Painted Finish Directoire Style Bench Stool

Stunning Carved Antique Creme Painted Finish Directoire Style Bench Stool

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite antique Directoire style bench stool showcases the refined elegance and neoclassical artistry of the late 18th to early 19th century aesthetic. Expertly hand-carved, t...

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1960s Unknown Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Hollywood Regency French Directoire Style Marble Top Commode Attributed Jansen
Hollywood Regency French Directoire Style Marble Top Commode Attributed Jansen

Hollywood Regency French Directoire Style Marble Top Commode Attributed Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Hollywood Regency French Directoire Style Marble Top Commode Attributed Jansen Dimensions : 60" Wide X 19" Deep X 34" Tall This commode was made in France in the Directioire style ...

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1960s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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 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

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

Pair of Russian Gilt Figural and Ebonized Marble Top Pedestals, Circa 1790
Pair of Russian Gilt Figural and Ebonized Marble Top Pedestals, Circa 1790

Pair of Russian Gilt Figural and Ebonized Marble Top Pedestals, Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Russian Gilt figural and ebonized marble top pedestals terminating on tripod winged hoof feet. Late 18th Century

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1790s Russian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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

Materials

Travertine, Brass, Steel

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

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

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

Pair of Large Candelabra-Candlesticks in Gilded Wood, France Directoire Period
Pair of Large Candelabra-Candlesticks in Gilded Wood, France Directoire Period

Pair of Large Candelabra-Candlesticks in Gilded Wood, France Directoire Period

Located in Paris, FR

Two large candelabra-candlesticksdecorated with lion claw and cherub heads on the on the visible side . They are turned wood and are decorated, engraved and gilded only on one side ...

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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

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

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Carved Walnut X Form Stools Benches
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Carved Walnut X Form Stools Benches

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Carved Walnut X Form Stools Benches

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of Maison Jansen style carved walnut X-form stools exemplifies refined French design with timeless versatility. Each stool features a beautifully carved walnut frame, highl...

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1970s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Directoire Style Sofa or Settee
19th Century French Directoire Style Sofa or Settee

19th Century French Directoire Style Sofa or Settee

Located in Birmingham, AL

19th century French Directoire style three-seat sofa or settee constructed of solid walnut having a high framed upholstered back with show-wood and torchiere carvings, a typical neoc...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

The Collection of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret (1930-2002) Set Of Bergere Chairs
The Collection of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret (1930-2002) Set Of Bergere Chairs

The Collection of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret (1930-2002) Set Of Bergere Chairs

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Formerly Owned By The Late Sister Of Queen Elizabeth II.The Collection of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret (1930-2002), Kensington Palace. A Pair of Early 19th Century French Walnut Fau...

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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French Directoire Crackle Lacquer Gueridon Swan Pedestal Table Sculpture Stand
French Directoire Crackle Lacquer Gueridon Swan Pedestal Table Sculpture Stand

French Directoire Crackle Lacquer Gueridon Swan Pedestal Table Sculpture Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

Stately French Directoire and Empire inspired Pedestal or Sculpture Stand. Made from hardwood with a crackle lacquer finish. Features three intricate downswept swan supports leading to an acanthus scrolled foot over a tripod base. Finish is a reddish brown with black crackle lines. The tables large stature allows for use as a pub bar table...

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Late 20th Century Directoire Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

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Leather, Hardwood, Down

Pair of French Directoire Late 18th Century Lidded Apothecary Jars with Labels
Pair of French Directoire Late 18th Century Lidded Apothecary Jars with Labels

Pair of French Directoire Late 18th Century Lidded Apothecary Jars with Labels

By Deroche

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Directoire period ceramic lidded apothecary jars from the late 18th century, with hand-painted foliage motifs, labeled Tamarind and Ext. Cicutæ A:F, from the Deroche...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Ceramic

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

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

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

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

French Directoire Style Bench
French Directoire Style Bench

French Directoire Style Bench

Located in Houston, TX

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

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1920s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet

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

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

18c French Antique Directoire Trumeau
18c French Antique Directoire Trumeau

18c French Antique Directoire Trumeau

Located in New Orleans, LA

An elegant 18th-century French Directoire trumeau, reflecting the refined simplicity and neoclassical influence of the period. Featuring clean lines and balanced proportions, the pie...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

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

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Maison Jansen Rare Silver Leaf Settee in Black Raw Silk, France, 1950s, Signed
Maison Jansen Rare Silver Leaf Settee in Black Raw Silk, France, 1950s, Signed

Maison Jansen Rare Silver Leaf Settee in Black Raw Silk, France, 1950s, Signed

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite and elegant Directoire-style silver-leaf settee with a beautifully antiqued finish, upholstered in luxurious black raw silk featuring a deeply tufted back, seat, and genero...

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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wood

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

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

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 French Country and Classy Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Fine French Country and Classy Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone

Fine French Country and Classy Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone

Located in Beervelde, BE

Unusual limestone fireplace surround with remains of the old patina. The front has an Geometric Italian influence design. See the details of the refined carving. Measures: 131 cm E...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Limestone

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

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

Located in Dayton, OH

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

1970s French Directoire Style Cherrywood Sofa by Bloomingdale's
1970s French Directoire Style Cherrywood Sofa by Bloomingdale's

1970s French Directoire Style Cherrywood Sofa by Bloomingdale's

By Bloomingdale's

Located in Southampton, NJ

A French Directoire style solid Cherrywood sofa with subtle scrolled arms and tapered front / splayed back legs. A unique transitional sofa suitable for placement in a variety of set...

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20th Century Italian Directoire Furniture

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Cherry, Upholstery

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

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Marble, Bronze

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

Mid-20th Century French Gates

$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

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Iron

19th Century English Directoire Style Bergere
19th Century English Directoire Style Bergere

19th Century English Directoire Style Bergere

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Directoire style bergere characterized by its transition from the more ornate Louis XVI style to the more rigid Empire style. Key features in this chair include a loose seat cushion,...

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19th Century Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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Fabric, Oak

French antique Architect's Table, Directoire Period 1780-1800
French antique Architect's Table, Directoire Period 1780-1800

French antique Architect's Table, Directoire Period 1780-1800

Located in Belmont, MA

Explore a stunning late eighteenth-century Directoire Period architect’s desk crafted from figured mahogany. This exquisite piece features an adjustable green leather-lined writing surface with a hidden double rising system. Flanked by a pair of convenient pull-out slides and one long drawer, the desk opens to reveal an additional writing surface and sliding pen tray. Elevated on round tapering legs, this architect's table, also known as "table à la Tronchin...

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1790s French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Mahogany

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

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.