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Directoire Tables

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
French Petite Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely, petite desk from 19th Century France made of luxurious mahogany and a leather writing surface with gold tooling. The small scale of this table would be interesting as a con...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Bronze

French 19th Century Petite Directoire Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite, French occasional table or writing desk from the 19th century with a very well-patinated leather surface in a gorgeous mahogany frame. The Directoire silhouette of this han...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Brass

Vintage Kittinger Directoire Style Writing Desk
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Vintage Kittinger Directoire style writing desk composed of satinwood and features ebony inlay and brass hardware. Maker's mark located inside the center drawer.
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Late 20th Century North American Directoire Tables

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Brass

A French Directoire style Leather Top Mahogany Writing Desk, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted in mahogany with a leather writing surface, this elegant desk features five drawers, bronze mounts, leather pull-out slides, and square tapering legs. Combining refined Direc...
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

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 Tables

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Pine, Paint

Directoire Style Brass & Black Marble 2-Tier Side Table, Style of Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Directoire Style Brass & Black Marble Two-Tier Side Table, in the Manner of Maison Jansen Dimensions: 20.5" H to finials x 19" W x 15" D Removable Black Marble/Stone Shelf dimensio...
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20th Century Directoire Tables

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Marble, Brass

Pair Italian Directoire Style Nightstands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1960s Italian Directoire style two drawer nightstands feature lacquered wood, white marble top with brass ormolu and hardware.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Tables

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Marble, Brass

Wonderful Pair Directoire French Bronze Gueridon Side Tables Black Marble Tops
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bronze Gueridon Directoire Side Tables With Black Marble / Granite Inset Tops Leading To Paw Feet.
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20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Granite, Marble, Bronze

Vintage Ebonized Leather-top French Bureau Plat Faux-Partner's Desk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ebonized French Bureau Plat Faux-Partner's Desk with Tooled Red Leather Top and Tapered Legs on Brass Sabots.
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Brass

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 Tables

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Brass

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to 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 Tables

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Brass

LATE 18th CENTURY ROUND DIRECTORY WALNUT COFFEE TABLE
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant coffee table embellished with solid walnut legs and a poplar top veneered with walnut. The legs feature curved saber shapes, typical of the period, while the smooth top is en...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Directoire Tables

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Walnut

Antique Directoire Table Writing Desk In Walnut - Italy 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Italian Directoire writing desk, dating to the early 19th century, showcases the minimalist elegance and architectural precision associated with the Directoire period. ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Tables

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Walnut

Signed Maison Jansen Ebonized Black Lacquer Dining Table Brass Trim w 2 Leaves
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This signed Maison Jansen dining table is an exquisite example of mid-20th century Parisian design, blending refined French neoclassical style with modern sophistication. Crafted in a sleek ebonized black lacquer finish, the table is highlighted with polished brass trim that adds a striking contrast and timeless elegance. The piece comes complete with two extension leaves, allowing it to expand into a generously sized dining surface, perfect for both intimate dinners and large gatherings. The table rests on elegant tapered legs with brass-capped feet, ensuring both stability and stylish detail. Its elongated oval form, clean lines, and luxurious materials exemplify Maison Jansen’s reputation for high-quality craftsmanship and sophisticated design. This piece reflects the firm’s ability to merge classical French Louis XVI influences with sleek modern elements, making it ideal for traditional, transitional, or contemporary interiors. Highly collectible and versatile, this Maison Jansen black lacquer dining table...
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1960s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Brass

Italian Directoire Style Pair of Side Tables with Rams' Heads and Hoof Feet
Located in Savannah, GA
An Italian Directoire style vintage steel pair of side tables or gueridons from the mid 20th century, with brass rams' heads and hoofed feet. Created in Italy during the midcentury p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Tables

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Brass, Steel

A French Directoire-Style Round Brass Occasional Table, C. 1945.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant table features a marble top inset into a pierced brass gallery, supported by a four-leg base joined by a cross stretcher and surmounted with a decorative finial. Exempli...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Marble, Brass

Directoire Style Dining Table in Bookmatched and Inlaid Macassar w/Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco dining table was realized in France circa 1940. Sitting on four conical ebonized legs with brass capped sabots and brass circular embellishments at the apex of...
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1940s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Bronze

French Directoire Style Brass Trimmed Leather Top Vanity Desk, Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Directoire style brass trimmed vanity desk, circa 1890, exemplifies refined Parisian elegance from the late 19th century. Crafted in fine mahogany, the piece features a r...
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1890s French Antique Directoire Tables

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Brass

Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Smoked Glass Steel Coffee Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Maison Baguès style coffee table is a refined example of mid-20th century French design, blending elegance with functionality. Crafted with a steel faux bamboo frame, the table ...
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1980s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Steel

A Directoire style ebonized mahogany writing desk / bureau plat, C. 1945.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the manner of late 18th-century French design, this elegant and finely proportioned desk exemplifies the neoclassical restraint and symmetry characteristic of the late 18th-centur...
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Early 20th Century Argentine Directoire Tables

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Bronze

18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Work Table or Console Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional 18th century French Directoire period work table, handcrafted from solid walnut in Lyon, the historic capital of France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, circa 1790s. Sit...
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Walnut

Pair Of Directoire Style Bronze And Granite Gueridon Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Each with circular inset black granite tops with metal banded edge and three curved legs and conforming small shelf, all ending on paw feet.
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20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Granite, Bronze

Pair of French Directoire Chest of Drawers / Side Tables
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful pair of Directoire chests in solid walnut and comprised of three drawers with brass angular handles and shield-shaped escutcheons,...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Walnut

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, convenien...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Maison Jansen Style Dining Table With Bronze Swan Finials Circa 1940s
Located in Peabody, MA
French art deco, Maison Jansen style table in red lacquered wrought iron with bronze corner embellishments of a stylized swan. See our separate listing for corresponding chairs.
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1940s Unknown Vintage Directoire Tables

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique French Directoire Solid Mahogany Dining Table, Exquisite Bronze Details
Located in Chicago, IL
On first glance, one might misinterpret this mahogany dining table as just another 1940’s-1960’s veneer mahogany Louis XVI style French dining table. On closer inspection, you will s...
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1870s French Antique Directoire Tables

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Bronze

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 Tables

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Marble, Iron

Pair of Steel and Brass Circular Maison Jansen Attributed End Tables Gueridons
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of steel and brass circular end tables, attributed to Maison Jansen, embodies the refined sophistication and timeless craftsmanship of French design. Each table fea...
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1960s Italian Vintage Directoire Tables

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Brass, Steel

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 Tables

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of French Curule Directoire Side Tables
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of side tables from France made with a solid wood construction, primarily cherry wood. Each table is finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. The tables showcas...
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Early 1900s French Antique Directoire Tables

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Cherry

French 19th Century Directoire Walnut Rafraichissoir
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome Directoire rafraichissoir adds a unique touch to any space. The small table is used to chill and serve champagne and other wines that are to be served cold. Custom steel cups...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Stone, Marble, Brass, Steel

Beautiful Walnut and Brass Mounted French Directoire Baker Coffee Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your living space with this Beautiful Walnut and Brass Mounted French Directoire Baker Coffee Table, a striking piece that combines neoclassical elegance with timeless functionality. Expertly crafted by the renowned Baker Furniture Company, this table showcases the refined lines and understated sophistication of the French Directoire style. The rich walnut top features a warm, natural grain, perfectly complemented by sleek brass mounts and trim that lend a subtle touch of glamour. The tapered legs, adorned with brass-capped feet and collar details, add a sense of balance and architectural grace to the piece. Ideal for both formal and relaxed settings, this coffee table integrates seamlessly into antique-inspired interiors, Hollywood Regency decor, or even clean, mid-century modern spaces. Its generous rectangular surface offers both style and practicality—perfect for displaying art books, serving cocktails, or grounding your seating area. A fine example of Baker’s craftsmanship and attention to historical detail, this French Directoire table...
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1980s American Vintage Directoire Tables

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Brass

Pair of Antique Faux Marble Paint Decorated French Directoire Console Tables
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior decor with this exquisite Pair of Antique Faux Marble Paint Decorated French Directoire Console Tables. These stunning console tables capture the elegance and s...
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1920s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Walnut

Directoire Console Table, France, circa 1800, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Directoire console table, France, circa 1800. This Classic Directoire French console table has a beautiful mahogany veneer. The brass fittings are original. The marble top is framed ...
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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Directoire Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Gueridon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Directoire style brass mounted mahogany gueridon, circa 1920's. With a flame mahogany top with brass banding on the outer edge, a fluted pedestal and 3 down swept legs with b...
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1920s European Vintage Directoire Tables

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Brass

Italian Desk with Drawer Directoire All Cherrywood Restored and Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th-early 20th century Italian writing desk with drawer all solid cherrywood, restored and wax-polished. Wonderful writing table in solid cherrywood, original and restored. ...
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1890s Italian Antique Directoire Tables

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Cherry

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 Tables

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Travertine, Brass, Steel

Fine French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Directoire Marble Top Mirrored Vanity Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine French ormolu-mounted mahogany Directoire marble top mirrored vanity desk is a refined example of neoclassical design from the late 18th to early 19th century. Crafted with...
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1890s French Antique Directoire Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Early 20th Century French Mahogany Desk with Aubergine Leather Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
This vintage French mahogany desk will add a touch of sophistication to your work environment. It features a sleek aubergine leather top that complements the original art deco hardware...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Brass and Mirrored French Directoire Round Drinks or Occassional Table 1920s era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Add a touch of refined Parisian elegance to your space with this vintage French Directoire-style brass and mirrored occasional table. Dating to the early-to-mid 20th century, this an...
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1920s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Brass

Pair Antique French Directoire Neoclassical End Tables with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Directoire Neoclassical End Tables with Carrara Marble are ideal companions for any setting. Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, each has been given a fi...
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of Solid Brass or Bronze Patinated Gueridons by Century Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of solid brass or bronze patinated gueridons by the renowned Century Furniture Company reflects superior craftsmanship and timeless mid-century elegance. Featuring round to...
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1990s American Directoire Tables

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Brass

Maison Jansen Style Brass Ram's Head Gueridon or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Brass ram's head Maison Jansen style two-tier side table, smoked glass top.
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Brass

Superb French-Made Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Mounted Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb French dining table attributed to the renowned design house Maison Jansen exemplifies refined 20th-century craftsmanship with timeless neoclassical influence. Beautifully...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Brass

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 Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

French Directoire style handcrafted secretary desk in cherry wood & leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timel...
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2010s French Directoire Tables

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Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

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 Tables

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Hardwood, Lacquer

French Directoire Inlaid Marquetry Side Table or Desk with Meticulous Inlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique Directoire table is adorned with intricate diamond marquetry details on the top and skillfully sculpted ring patterns on the sides. T...
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1910s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Satinwood, Walnut

Fine Pair of French Bronze and Malachite Directoire Gueridons Mid 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of early to mid 20th century French gilt bronze and malachite topped gueridon cigarette tables.
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Malachite, Bronze

Set of French Directoire Style Nesting Tables, Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 17 1/4in W: 19in D: 14in (Measurements for the largest of the 3 tables) This Set of French Directoire Style Nesting Tables By Maison Jansen...
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Late 20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Brass

Grand French Marble Top Carved Louis XVI Directoire Silver Leaf Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This grand French Louis XVI Directoire style console table is an exquisite example of refined neoclassical elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring a stunning marble top with natural ve...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Marble

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

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Metal, Brass

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 Tables

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Travertine, Iron

Mid Century Lacquered Louis XVI Style Dressing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White lacquered mid century Louis XVI style dressing table outlined in lime green accent.
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20th Century Italian Directoire Tables

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Wood

Louis XVI Walnut Rafraichissoir or Wine Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming late 18th century/early 19th century Rafraichissoir or wine/champagne coolert that has retained its original surface and basins. The table is in good overall condi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Brass

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 Tables

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Brass

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 Tables

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Marble, Metal

Pair of Directoire Style Ebonized Tables with Gold Gilt Glass Tops, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Directoire style ebonized tables with gold gilt glass tops and supported by four round tapering legs ending in brass casters, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Style Demilune Consoles
Located in Austin, TX
This pair of French Directoire-style demilune consoles is a truly unique and stunning addition to any home. Handcrafted in our atelier in France, these consoles were created by rethinking a 19th-century Directoire-style round dining table and transforming it into two matching demilunes...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Directoire Tables

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Brass

Louis XVI Directoire Style French Mahogany and Marble Top Stand Circa 1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Louis XVI Directoire style French mahogany and marble top stand, circa 1910, is a refined example of early 20th-century craftsmanship rooted in classical tradition. Designed wit...
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1910s European Vintage Directoire Tables

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Marble, Brass

Directoire tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Directoire tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Directoire tables 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include Maison Jansen, Baker Furniture Company, Morelato, 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $525 and tops out at $91,647 while the average work can sell for $3,942.

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