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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
Directoire Fruit Wood Demi Lune Games Table
Directoire Fruit Wood Demi Lune Games Table

Directoire Fruit Wood Demi Lune Games Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Continental Directoire fruit wood demi lune games table, early 19th century. Having a demi lune top which when opened becomes a round top, a fruit wood...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Directoire Game Tables

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Directoire Half Moon Table In wood From The Directoire Period
Directoire Half Moon Table In wood From The Directoire Period

Directoire Half Moon Table In wood From The Directoire Period

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Amazing mahogany crescent-shaped table from the Directoire period, late 18th century. It rests on pilastered legs topped with wooden pads. Elegant and timeless half-moon gaming table...

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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Game Tables

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Flame Mahogany Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Style Flip Top Game Chess Table
Flame Mahogany Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Style Flip Top Game Chess Table

Flame Mahogany Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Style Flip Top Game Chess Table

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This flame mahogany Louis XVI-style flip-top game table is a stunning example of neoclassical craftsmanship, offering both beauty and functionality. The elegant design features bronz...

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Early 1900s French Antique Directoire Game Tables

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Table Game French Directoire 19th Century Mahogany Leather Black France
Table Game French Directoire 19th Century Mahogany Leather Black France

Table Game French Directoire 19th Century Mahogany Leather Black France

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An extraordinary game table from the Directoire period made in France. Frame made of mahogany in a beautiful cognac brown shade. Apron divided into rectangular parts of brass and bra...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Game Tables

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Directoire game tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Directoire game tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage game tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Directoire game tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 game tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,800 and tops out at $8,750 while the average work can sell for $4,105.