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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
rare Olivewood side table with decorative hardware.
Located in Bronx, NY
This wonderful french side table is wonderfully craffed with details and moulures to add class and elegance. The bale is made of rare olive wood with an impressive patern on the top....
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1940s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Wood

18th Century Directoire Gueridon
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century Directoire gueridon with original paint.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Directoire Tables

Table Game Directoire 19th French Mahogany Brass Leather Top France
Located in New York, NY
Table game Directoire 19th century French mahogany brass leather top, France. A game table made during the 19th century in France. Demi lune opens up to a round table. Channeled and ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Wood

Early 19th Century Green Painted Household Shrine
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century green-painted household shrine, or niche, in Directoire neoclassical style (circa 1795-1815). Used for lighting candles or placing statue of saint. Original green ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century French Directoire Period Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century French directoire period mahogany drop leaf table is a fine example of French craftsmanship melded with practicality! When closed, this piece makes a great sofa ta...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Mahogany

Directoire Mahogany Trestle Table, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Directoire mahogany trestle table, early 19th century. An octagonal top with lower shelf table.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Mahogany

Cast Bronze Olive Leaf Motif French Bagues Style Mirrored Side End Accent Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted solid cast bronze and mirrored end table. The table is doen in the style of Maison Bagues and is in good condition. Dates to the 1970s era. Measures 25.75...
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1960s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Bronze

Directoire Walnut Tricoteuse Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with conforming gallery over a drawer and a trestle base with a stretcher.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Directoire Style Bronze Tables with Pietra Dura Marble Top, French
Located in El Monte, CA
Outstanding pair of French Directoire style bronze round tables with semi precious gemstone (malachite, lapis lazuli, carnelian, agate, etc.) inlaid ...
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Late 20th Century Directoire Tables

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Multi-gemstone, Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Directoire Marble Top Mahogany Two-Tier Bouillotte Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This petite and tall antique two-tier table was crafted in France circa 1880. Standing on three tapered and fluted legs decorated with brass rings and ending twisted feet over a triangle form stretcher, the round bouillotte table is decorated with brass mounts, over the legs and around the apron; the table features a central shelf with marquetry decor and brass gallery, supported with curved legs, and embellished with floral rosette medallions. The upper shelf decorated with intricate foliage brass mounts around the the apron, is dressed with a circular variegated green marble top embellished with a decorative pierced brass gallery rim. The feminine étagère is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina, and delicate polished brass mounts. Versatile and practical, use this petite gueridon...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Marble, Brass

French Directoire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Directoire (Late 18th Century) mahogany and bronze trim desk with a black leather top having 2 extending side surfaces surrounded by a shallow reticulated brass gallery, havin...
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Metal, Brass

Directoire-Style Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Chicago, US
Directoire/Napoleon III style desk composed of one large center and two side dovetailed drawers. The right drawer has a divided back section with an inset tray and a horizontal panel...
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Early 20th Century Directoire Tables

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Brass

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 Tables

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Marble, Ormolu

French Directoire-style Hexagonal Black and Gilt Leather Pedestal Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Directoire-style hexagonal top center table with ebonized finish, gilt trim and details, gilt embossed leather top, and bronze decorative drawer pulls...
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20th Century Directoire Tables

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Leather

1920s pair of Danish marble & brass gallery painted tables
Located in London, GB
A handsome pair of circa 1920s Scandinavian painted side tables with marble tops banded with reeded brass with fretwork gallery surround. In a striking mottled grey green marble they...
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1920s Danish Vintage Directoire Tables

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Marble

Maison Jansen French Directoire Style Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Directoire-style (20th Century) rectangular coffee table with gilt steel six-legged base with brass ram head ornaments and feet and a glass top. (attributed to MAISON JANSEN)
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20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Brass, Steel

A continental 19th century Directoire st. mahogany center table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Continental 19th century Directoire st. Mahogany, ebonized Fruitwood, Brass, Ormolu and Gris St. Anne marble side/center table. The table is raised by four square tapered ...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Brass, Ormolu

Maison Jansen Polished Steel and Brass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Maison Jansen polished steel and brass coffee table.
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Brass, Steel

Chrome and Brass Console after Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Jansen chrome and glass console table with brass feet.  
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1960s Vintage Directoire Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Early 19th c French Marble Topped Directoire Sewing Table With Isle of Man Feet
Located in valatie, NY
Early 19th c French Marble Topped Directoire Sewing Table With Isle of Man Feet, c1800. The octangular inset marble topped shelf has a conforming wooden surround and gallery surround...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Marble

French Directoire Period Side Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Directoire period side table made of mahogany. The tabletop is finished with a beveled edge and has a protective glass cover. Below, a single drawer is hand dovetailed and o...
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Early 19th Century Antique Directoire Tables

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Glass, Wood, Mahogany

Side Table, French Directoire Marble-Top Circa 1800
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A French Directoire Marble-Top Walnut Side Table Circa 1800, Height 28 1/4 x width 16 1/2 x depth 12 inches.
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Marble

Directoire Mahogany and Brass Mounted Console Desserte
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with 3/4 brass gallery and dark grey stone top over a drawer with two circular gilt bronze ring handles, raised on circular brass inset fluted legs joined by a l...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Tables

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Mahogany

17th Century Extension Table from Switzerland
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Fine 17th century table with two extensions coming from Switzerland This uncommun extension table has a very beautiful base with Fine carvings and t...
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1650s Swiss Antique Directoire Tables

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Carved Painted Demilune Console Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway with this elegant pair of antique painted consoles. Crafted in northern France, circa 1880 and shaped as half moon, each style table stands on four tapered and r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Oak, Paint

Directoire Card Table, 1800-10, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
This French Directoire card table dates back to around 1800-10, It has a pretty mahogany veneer. The table stands on four pointed legs. The top can be folded out and rests on the pul...
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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Tables

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Mahogany

Pair of Directoire Style Gilt Bronze and Black Marble Gueridons
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 1890-1900 Directoire Style Gilt Bronze and Black Marble Gueridons. Each with very fine ormolu mounts as well as hand-carved marble tops. Exceptional details on the ormolu i...
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1890s French Antique Directoire Tables

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Late 18th Century Mahogany Directoire Server
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Original condition with a beautiful natural patina.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Mahogany

Italian 19th Century 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 Tables

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Wood, Paint

French Bronze and Onyx Side Table
Located in New York, NY
French bronze and onyx side table. The table has an ornate frame with an onyx top.
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1940s Vintage Directoire Tables

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Onyx, Bronze

Centre Table Commemorating the Paris Treaty and the USA Independence, Dated 1886
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very interesting centre table commemorating the Paris Treaty between the original thirteen states of the United States of America and Great Britain ending the American Revolution o...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Directoire Tables

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Bone, Wood

Antique French Bronze and Marble Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
1920s French bronze and marble pedestal. Pedestal has hoof feet, a nice burgundy marble top with a decorative and ornate bronze frame.
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1920s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Gilded Iron Corner Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French gilded iron corner tables. Two-tiered glass tops.  
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Iron

Unusual Directoire Style Cast Iron, Aluminum and Stone Top Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and elegant Directoire style round coffee table. The table is raised on tapered cast aluminum legs with ring detail. The cast iron apron is adorned with X-shape and star motifs and has traces of original paint. Grey stone top. Unique piece. One of the earliest examples of cast aluminum furniture.
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20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Aluminum

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 Style Console Table in Solid Cherry Wood, Secret Drawer
Located in Landivy, FR
This rectangular console table is a craft handed re-interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. The Directoire period style is remarkable with its ...
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2010s French Directoire Tables

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Brass

Antique French Directoire Console Side Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Directoire marble topped and ormolu mounted mahogany console table, dating from Circa 1840. The shaped Carrara marble top features a decorative three quarter pieced brass gallery over a frieze drawer decorated with beaded panels. It is raised on four elegant tapering and fluted Doric columns united by an undertier on cone shaped ormolu mounted feet. It has beautifully refined proportions and retains excellent colour and patination. The Botanical name for the mahogany this item is made of is Swietenia Macrophylla and this type of mahogany is not subject to cites regulation. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 87 x Width 87 x Depth 32 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 2 foot, 10 inches x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch Directoire style was a period in the decorative arts, fashion, and especially furniture design in France concurrent with the Directory (November 2, 1795–November 10, 1799), the later part of the French Revolution. The style uses Neoclassical architectural forms, minimal carving, planar expanses of highly grained veneers, and applied decorative painting. It is a style transitional between Louis XVI and Empire. The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853). In its use of Neoclassical architectural form and decorative motifs the style anticipates the slightly later and more elaborate Empire style, which was introduced after Napoleon established the First French Empire. It reflected the Revolutionary belief in the values of republican Rome. Ormolu - Gilt Bronze (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'. The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object. Carrara marble - is a type of white or blue-grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is quarried at the city of Carrara in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany, Italy). Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome; the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Rome are constructed of it. Many sculptures of the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo's David, were carved from Carrara marble. For Michelangelo at least, Carrara marble was valued above all other stone, except perhaps that of his own quarry in Pietrasanta. The Marble Arch in London and the Duomo di Siena are also made from this stone, as are the interiors of Manila Cathedral, the cold-white marbles of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the campus of Harvard Medical...
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1840s French Antique Directoire Tables

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Marble, Ormolu

Vintage Neoclassical Directoire Scrolled Iron Outdoor Plank Top Dining Table 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
A nice blend of Neoclassical, Directoire and Farmhouse styling in this beautiful outdoor table. Made of iron featuring scrolled accents and pine plank top. Dimensions: 72" x 34" x 29"h
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Late 20th Century Directoire Tables

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Iron

French Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French writing table on casters, pull-out gilt-tooled leather top above a drawer, two storage shelves. Versatile in its design and size, beautiful golden colour with black leather wr...
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20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Round Faux Iron Accent Tables
Located in Hudson, NY
The pair of vintage French gueridon-style iron pedestal base tables, shown here, are distinguished by their faux tortoise ringed surface finish. Sized for use as end tables or occas...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Iron

Directoire Style Onyx and Bronze Guéridon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning onyx and bronze Directoire style guéridon with paw feet. Lower onyx shelf and central finial.
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20th Century Directoire Tables

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Onyx, Bronze

Continental Directoire Style Flamed Mahogany and Marble Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Continental 19th century Directoire st. flamed mahogany and marble center table. The table is raised by three elegant patinat...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Directoire Tables

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Ormolu

A Directoire Marble Pastry Table - All Original
Located in Washington, DC
A Directoire Marble Pastry Table with bronze and cast iron base. Original Top.
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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Tables

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Marble, Bronze, Iron

Pair of French Brass and Steel Jansen Style Glass Top Gueridon End Tables
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
While you are welcome to use 1stdibs shipping we also offer extremely inexpensive white-glove shipping as well to most areas of the country. Sometimes at no cost. Please send me your...
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1980s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Brass, Steel

French 18th Century Directoire Period Mahogany and Marble Tilt Top Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive French 18th century Directoire period mahogany and Brèche marble tilt top side table. The table is raised by three elegantly scrolled legs with their original caste...
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Tables

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Ormolu

French Directoire Style Night Stand in Solid Cherry with 1 Drawer
Located in Landivy, FR
This night stand is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical a...
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2010s French Directoire Tables

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Cherry, Oak

French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. The design of this period is remarkable with its straight, classical and time...
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2010s French Directoire Tables

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Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

Maison Jansen Style Brass Oval Pineapple Finial Tea Trolley Bar Liquor Cart
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful tea cart or liquor cart. It can also be used for desserts and serving virtually anything. The cart has oxidation from years of use but nothing that can't be polis...
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1960s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Brass

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

French Directoire Style Coffee Table in solid oak wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines....
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2010s French Directoire Tables

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Wood, Cherry

Unique Greek Key John Vesey Style Marble Top Steel Demilune Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful Directoire style demilune console table. The table is in good condition and measures 15.25 deep x 30.25 wide x 34.25 tall with greek key and tradtional Directoire...
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Early 2000s European Directoire Tables

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Marble, Metal

Mid-Century French Mahogany Directoire Style Coffee Table with Carrara Marble To
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century French Mahogany Directoire style coffee table with Carrara marble top represents understated elegance in a manner of which th...
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique French Directoire Style Mahogany Marble Top End Table, Nightstand
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Directoire Style Mahogany Marble Top End Table ~ Nightstand is a splendid design perfect for more formal decors. Using ex...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Tables

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Faux Bamboo Bagues Style Solid Brass Hexangonal End Tables Circa 1970
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Brass faux bamboo frames. Glass tops. 17" h x 17 1/2" w x 20 1/8" d. Condition Scratches. Oxidation.
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1970s French Vintage Directoire Tables

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Brass

French Directoire Style Console Table in Cherry with blue striped Drawer
Located in Landivy, FR
This console is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines. The ...
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2010s French Directoire Tables

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Wood, Cherry

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Bedside Table in Solid Oak, 1 Drawer
Located in Landivy, FR
This night stand is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical a...
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2010s French Directoire Tables

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Cherry, Oak

Pair of Steel and Brass Circular Maison Jansen Attributed End Tables Gueridons
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and rare pair of steel and brass Directoire style end tables or gueridons attributed to Maison Jansen. The tables are in good used vintage condition and will show...
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1960s Italian Vintage Directoire Tables

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Brass, Steel

French Directoire Style Cherry Wood Stained Coffee Table
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines. Its classical finish is made with Cherry stains, PU lacquer, and a satin varnish. This Coffee Table features one central drawer topped with a Louis XVI ring...
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2010s French Directoire Tables

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Wood, Cherry

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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