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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
Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard
Located in Vo', Veneto
Dark Green Painted Wardrobe Dated 1830 Period: 1830 (dated) Origin: European Alps Wood essence: Fir Dimension : Height: 166 cm Width: 123 cm (127 cm to the corners) Depth: 50 cm (54 cm to the corners) Description Antique alpine wardrobe...
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1820s Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

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Fir

Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard
Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard

Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard

Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe Measurements: H. 185 cm – W. 148 (167 to the frames) cm – D. 55 (63 to the frames) cm Period: circa 1810 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Tyrolean pain...
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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Directoire Furniture

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Fir

Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe
Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe

Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe

1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Wardrobe dated 1808 Measurements: H. 173 cm – W. 128 (140 to the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 to the frames) cm Period: 1808 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description Beautiful painte...
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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fir

1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet
1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet

1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet

Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS A pair of extremely romantic chairs with carved frames, painted in a buttery cream paint with sap green and orange details. naturally worn ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century
Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century

Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century

French 19th Century Directoire Full Bed Frame
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century bed from the Directoire period with a warm gray and French blue color scheme. Both the headboard and the footboard have a low and wide pitch across the top to f...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Directoire Full Bed Frame
French 19th Century Directoire Full Bed Frame

French 19th Century Directoire Full Bed Frame

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

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

Maison Jansen Style Dining Table With Bronze Swan Finials Circa 1940s
By Maison Jansen
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 Furniture

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Maison Jansen Style Dining Table With Bronze Swan Finials Circa 1940s
Maison Jansen Style Dining Table With Bronze Swan Finials Circa 1940s

Maison Jansen Style Dining Table With Bronze Swan Finials Circa 1940s

Vintage Neoclassical Directoire Style Scrolled Iron Outdoor Daybed Sofa 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Neoclassical Directoire style outdoor settee daybed. Made of iron featuring scrolled accents and waterproof cushions. DIMENSIONS 31" x 72" x 30.5h
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Late 20th Century Directoire Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Neoclassical Directoire Style Scrolled Iron Outdoor Daybed Sofa 72"
Vintage Neoclassical Directoire Style Scrolled Iron Outdoor Daybed Sofa 72"

Vintage Neoclassical Directoire Style Scrolled Iron Outdoor Daybed Sofa 72"

Directoire Style Bed In Lacquered Wood And Canework
Located in BARSAC, FR
Directoire style bed in cream lacquered wood on a white background and caned trim. Quality work from the end of the 19th century. Solid beech. Very good condition, wear to the lacq...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Wood

Directoire Style Bed In Lacquered Wood And Canework
Directoire Style Bed In Lacquered Wood And Canework

Directoire Style Bed In Lacquered Wood And Canework

Rare Pair of Round Marble Top French Directoire Gueridons End Tables Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular pair of French-made Directoire style or Louis XVI style gueridons or end tables. They are absolutely gorgeous! Look at the round walnut frames with beautiful br...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Rare Pair of Round Marble Top French Directoire Gueridons End Tables Circa 1950
Rare Pair of Round Marble Top French Directoire Gueridons End Tables Circa 1950

Rare Pair of Round Marble Top French Directoire Gueridons End Tables Circa 1950

Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak
By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine settee featuring a contemporary taking design cues from the iconic French Directoire style. Impeccably upholstered in a natural taupe woven fabric and framed in striking cerus...
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20th Century Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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

Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak

Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs Circa 1930s
By Samuel Copelon
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of four late 1930s wrought iron lyre-back chairs in the French style by the Samuel Copelon Company of New York, one with original label. They feature art deco bronze swan finia...
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1930s American Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs Circa 1930s
Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs Circa 1930s

Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs Circa 1930s

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome late 18th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk with leather insert on top. Desk features a middle drawer, with three drawers on left and three drawers on right side. ...
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk

Pair 18th Century Directoire Gold Parcel Gilt Painted Bergéres
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite pair of late 18th Century Directoire bergères featuring parcel gilt detailing, faded sea green paint and upholstered in Velluto Sforza Venetian velvet fabric with outside b...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Pair 18th Century Directoire Gold Parcel Gilt Painted Bergéres
Pair 18th Century Directoire Gold Parcel Gilt Painted Bergéres

Pair 18th Century Directoire Gold Parcel Gilt Painted Bergéres

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stately French Directoire roll top secretary. This massive desk is over six feet long and four feet tall with a grey marble top. Directly beneath the marble are three drawers with ...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

Early 20th Century French Directoire Style Painted Ash Banquette, Settee
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Directoire style banquette from the turn of the twentieth century features a scrolled seat back detailed with a carved central rosette flanked by palmettes within a class...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Furniture

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Upholstery, Cane, Ash

Early 20th Century French Directoire Style Painted Ash Banquette, Settee
Early 20th Century French Directoire Style Painted Ash Banquette, Settee

Early 20th Century French Directoire Style Painted Ash Banquette, Settee

19th Century French Directoire Style Painted Daybed in Blue Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
Exceptional late 19th-century French Directoire-style daybed or chaise lounge, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully handcrafted from solid maple wood, it features a gorgeous gr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Velvet, Maple, Paint

19th Century French Directoire Style Painted Daybed in Blue Velvet
19th Century French Directoire Style Painted Daybed in Blue Velvet

19th Century French Directoire Style Painted Daybed in Blue Velvet

Signed Maison Jansen Ebonized Black Lacquer Dining Table Brass Trim w 2 Leaves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and gorgeous signed Maison Jansen ebonized lacquer dining table. The table is designed in the Directoire manner and is in good condition with minimal signs of age...
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1960s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Brass

Signed Maison Jansen Ebonized Black Lacquer Dining Table Brass Trim w 2 Leaves
Signed Maison Jansen Ebonized Black Lacquer Dining Table Brass Trim w 2 Leaves

Signed Maison Jansen Ebonized Black Lacquer Dining Table Brass Trim w 2 Leaves

Early 19th Century Directoire Cherry Wood Antique Single Bed
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Delicious Italian directoire antique single bed in cherry wood, 1800. Internal dimensions inch W 30,70 D 74,01 cm W 78, D 188. Attention this bed wi...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

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Iron

Early 19th Century Directoire Cherry Wood Antique Single Bed
Early 19th Century Directoire Cherry Wood Antique Single Bed

Early 19th Century Directoire Cherry Wood Antique Single Bed

Exceptional Brass Inlaid French Directoire Beveled Mirrored Armoire TV Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous brass inlaid French made Directoire style brass inlaid and bronze mounted. This is in good antique condition and we will clean it up and make it look its best. Mea...
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Early 1900s French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Brass

Exceptional Brass Inlaid French Directoire Beveled Mirrored Armoire TV Cabinet
Exceptional Brass Inlaid French Directoire Beveled Mirrored Armoire TV Cabinet

Exceptional Brass Inlaid French Directoire Beveled Mirrored Armoire TV Cabinet

18th Century Italian Directoire chest of drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This piece is an 18th-century Italian chest of drawers in the Directoire style, a design aesthetic that bridges the gap between the ornate Louis XVI style and the more austere Empire...
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18th Century Italian Antique Directoire Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Directoire chest of drawers
18th Century Italian Directoire chest of drawers

18th Century Italian Directoire chest of drawers

Pair of Late 18th Century French Chateau Doors
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of late 18th Century French Directoire period chateau internal double doors and frames. (Dimensions are for each door).
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Late 18th Century French Chateau Doors
Pair of Late 18th Century French Chateau Doors

Pair of Late 18th Century French Chateau Doors

French Directoire Period Floral Painted Panel in Gilded Frame, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Directoire period framed painted panel from the late 18th century, with floral motifs. Born in France during the later years of the 18th century, this exquisite decorative p...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Wood, Paint

French Directoire Period Floral Painted Panel in Gilded Frame, circa 1790
French Directoire Period Floral Painted Panel in Gilded Frame, circa 1790

French Directoire Period Floral Painted Panel in Gilded Frame, circa 1790

French 18th Century Directoire Bed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 18th century Directoire bed.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Directoire Bed
French 18th Century Directoire Bed

French 18th Century Directoire Bed

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

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Brass

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

Six painted and gilt upholstered directoire style dining chairs circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Six painted and gilt upholstered directoire style dining chairs circa 1940 with recent fabric.
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1940s Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Six painted and gilt upholstered directoire style dining chairs circa 1940
Six painted and gilt upholstered directoire style dining chairs circa 1940

Six painted and gilt upholstered directoire style dining chairs circa 1940

Superb Decorative Crafts Italian-made Flame Mahogany Directoire Demilune Commode
By Decorative Crafts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb Decorative Crafts Italian-made flame mahogany bronze and brass adorned demilune Louis XVI or Directoire commode. The quality is breathtaking and this is a in good co...
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1990s Italian Directoire Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Superb Decorative Crafts Italian-made Flame Mahogany Directoire Demilune Commode
Superb Decorative Crafts Italian-made Flame Mahogany Directoire Demilune Commode

Superb Decorative Crafts Italian-made Flame Mahogany Directoire Demilune Commode

Monumental French Mirrored Louis XVI Directoire Armoire Curca 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your deliv...
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1890s French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Walnut

Monumental French Mirrored Louis XVI Directoire Armoire Curca 1890s
Monumental French Mirrored Louis XVI Directoire Armoire Curca 1890s

Monumental French Mirrored Louis XVI Directoire Armoire Curca 1890s

Set of 10 Ebonized Lacquered and Gilded French Directoire Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 10 French Directoire style sidechairs in black lacquer and gold from the 1960s era. The chairs are in good condition as far as their frames are concerned bu...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Walnut

Set of 10 Ebonized Lacquered and Gilded French Directoire Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Ebonized Lacquered and Gilded French Directoire Dining Chairs

Set of 10 Ebonized Lacquered and Gilded French Directoire Dining Chairs

French 19th Century Twins Beds
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful set of twins beds with the original grey lacquered color. The beds are complete with spring boxes, mattresses, covered and pillows.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Wood

French 19th Century Twins Beds
French 19th Century Twins Beds

French 19th Century Twins Beds

French Empire Biedermeier Mahogany Bookmatched Center or Side Table by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Doylestown, PA
Exquisite French Empire Biedermeier style mahogany bookmatched center or side table by Century Furniture, 2013. Reminiscent of early 19th ce...
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2010s North American Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Biedermeier Mahogany Bookmatched Center or Side Table by Century
French Empire Biedermeier Mahogany Bookmatched Center or Side Table by Century

French Empire Biedermeier Mahogany Bookmatched Center or Side Table by Century

Handsome Gold Dore' Bronze Ormolu Directoire Maison Jansen Executive Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is the quintessential Maison Jansen executive desk in classic original original ebony and gold dore' bronze cast ormolu and hardware. The leather top is in very good condition w...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Bronze

Handsome Gold Dore' Bronze Ormolu Directoire Maison Jansen Executive Desk
Handsome Gold Dore' Bronze Ormolu Directoire Maison Jansen Executive Desk

Handsome Gold Dore' Bronze Ormolu Directoire Maison Jansen Executive Desk

French Handcrafted Directoire Style 2-Door Cabinet in solid-cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door small sideboard ( "mini-bahut") is a handcrafted reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable with its str...
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2010s French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Handcrafted Directoire Style 2-Door Cabinet in solid-cherry wood
French Handcrafted Directoire Style 2-Door Cabinet in solid-cherry wood

French Handcrafted Directoire Style 2-Door Cabinet in solid-cherry wood

Superb French-Made Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Mounted Mahogany Dining Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully simple and yet chic dining table with two 24 inch leaves. The table was made in France as indicated by the stamp on the bottom of the brass feet. The table is i...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Brass

Superb French-Made Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Mounted Mahogany Dining Table
Superb French-Made Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Mounted Mahogany Dining Table

Superb French-Made Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Mounted Mahogany Dining Table

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 Furniture

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Cherry

Pair of French Curule Directoire Side Tables
Pair of French Curule Directoire Side Tables

Pair of French Curule Directoire Side Tables

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

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Fabric, Wood

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

A Pair of French Directoire painted open armchairs C 1800.

Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Set of very unusual 18th century chairs It's a set of four chairs, all with different paintings of the Greek mythology. Bourgogne (France) cherrywood, oil colors Directoire,...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Cherry

Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800
Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800

Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Marble Top Sideboard Buffett By Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35 1/2in W: 104in D: 21 1/4in This French Louis XVI Directoire Style Marble Top Sideboard Buffett By Maison Jansen is made of the highest quality and is bound to brin...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Directoire Furniture

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Marble, Brass

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Marble Top Sideboard Buffett By Maison Jansen
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Marble Top Sideboard Buffett By Maison Jansen

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Marble Top Sideboard Buffett By Maison Jansen

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

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Textile, Wood

Antique 18th C Side Chairs W Tapestry Textile
Antique 18th C Side Chairs W Tapestry Textile

Antique 18th C Side Chairs W Tapestry Textile

French Directoire Style Children’s Hand Pinted Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of French Directoire style children’s bergere chairs. The hand painted frames are coral and ivory. The upholstery is new and a cotton linen blend. The frames show some ...
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Mid-20th Century American Directoire Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

French Directoire Style Children’s Hand Pinted Bergere Chairs - Pair
French Directoire Style Children’s Hand Pinted Bergere Chairs - Pair

French Directoire Style Children’s Hand Pinted Bergere Chairs - Pair

Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Maison Jansen made some of the world's most chic furniture and designed to replicate the earlier styles of the past and blend them with a more practical design for today. These bookc...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves
Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves

Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves

French Paint Decorated Directoire Petite Commode Jewelry Chest by Lewis Mittman
By Lewis Mittman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Lewis Mittman 3-drawer petite commode with a distressed finish and ebonized accents.
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20th Century American Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Paint Decorated Directoire Petite Commode Jewelry Chest by Lewis Mittman
French Paint Decorated Directoire Petite Commode Jewelry Chest by Lewis Mittman

French Paint Decorated Directoire Petite Commode Jewelry Chest by Lewis Mittman

Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning desk that was perhaps made by John Vesey, but we can't say with any degree of certainty. The elements are there, the steel and brass used to create the more averag...
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1980s European Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk
Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk

Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk

Fine French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Directoire Marble Top Mirrored Vanity Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted antique French Directoire style brass inlaid and bronze mounted secretaire desk or ladies vanity. The piece is perfect for paying bills or using as a makeup vanity...
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1890s French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Fine French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Directoire Marble Top Mirrored Vanity Desk
Fine French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Directoire Marble Top Mirrored Vanity Desk

Fine French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Directoire Marble Top Mirrored Vanity Desk

Fine Quality 19th Century Bronze Mounted Directoire Jansen Style Marble Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular Maison Jansen style French-made Directoire commode in very good condition with its original finish and superbly cast bronze mounts. The commode has a gorgeous s...
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1880s French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality 19th Century Bronze Mounted Directoire Jansen Style Marble Commode
Fine Quality 19th Century Bronze Mounted Directoire Jansen Style Marble Commode

Fine Quality 19th Century Bronze Mounted Directoire Jansen Style Marble Commode

Directoire French Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Directoire style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous Fren...
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1910s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Directoire French Antique Chest of Drawers
Directoire French Antique Chest of Drawers

Directoire French Antique Chest of Drawers

Directoire French Antique Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet from France from the Directoire period. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily walnut. There are two dovetailed drawers at the top with wood pulls. Below, tw...
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1880s French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

Directoire French Antique Buffet
Directoire French Antique Buffet

Directoire French Antique Buffet

Outstanding Gilded Swan Carved French Directoire Style Rectangular Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning French-made giltwood bench with super carving and gorgeous vintage upholstery that really compliments the gilded frames. The carved swans are very naturalistically...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Outstanding Gilded Swan Carved French Directoire Style Rectangular Window Bench
Outstanding Gilded Swan Carved French Directoire Style Rectangular Window Bench

Outstanding Gilded Swan Carved French Directoire Style Rectangular Window Bench

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement
Located in Denton, TX
A great industrial accent for a tabletop or bookshelf the combination of brass and steel gears and a bronze bell. This movement is in non working condition and is used for decorative...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Steel, Iron

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement
19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement

Directoire Style Fruit Wood Coffee Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Directoire style fruit wood coffee table, 19th century. With an overhanging 3 board top, 3 frieze drawers with wood knobs, resting on square tapered legs. Mortise, tenon and ...
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19th Century European Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Directoire Style Fruit Wood Coffee Table
Directoire Style Fruit Wood Coffee Table

Directoire Style Fruit Wood Coffee Table

Paul Ferrante Indoor Outdoor Wrought Iron Mirrow W Arrows
By Paul Ferrante
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Paul Ferrante Indoor Outdoor Wrought Iron Mirrow W Arrows
Category

2010s American Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul Ferrante Indoor Outdoor Wrought Iron Mirrow W Arrows
Paul Ferrante Indoor Outdoor Wrought Iron Mirrow W Arrows

Paul Ferrante Indoor Outdoor Wrought Iron Mirrow W Arrows

French Directoire Style Fireplace Screen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Directoire style dark grey iron paneled fireplace screen with X frame panels centered with gold rosettes and raised on paw feet. Dimensions 38" W x 9" D x 30" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Directoire Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Directoire Style Fireplace Screen
French Directoire Style Fireplace Screen

French Directoire Style Fireplace Screen

Empire Period Painted & Parcel-Gilt Trumeau Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Empire period blue/grey painted and parcel-gilt trumeau mirror. For many more fine antiques, please visit our online. William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for anti...
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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

Empire Period Painted & Parcel-Gilt Trumeau Mirror
Empire Period Painted & Parcel-Gilt Trumeau Mirror

Empire Period Painted & Parcel-Gilt Trumeau Mirror

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 Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Directoire Chest of Drawers / Side Tables
Pair of French Directoire Chest of Drawers / Side Tables

Pair of French Directoire Chest of Drawers / Side Tables

Diminutive Antique Directoire Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely constructed bookcase secretary with a chest. The tall cabinet has a pierced brass 3/4 gallery around the marble top with cookie corners. The bookcase has a frieze drawer ove...
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19th Century Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Diminutive Antique Directoire Bookcase Secretary
Diminutive Antique Directoire Bookcase Secretary

Diminutive Antique Directoire Bookcase Secretary

French Directoire Style 3-drawer lacquered console table in solid wood
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. This Console is made of solid French cherry wood. Its finish consists of black lacquered legs and white-cream lacquered drawers, shelf and top. This Console features 3 drawers with Louis XVI rings...
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2010s French Directoire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

French Directoire Style 3-drawer lacquered console table in solid wood
French Directoire Style 3-drawer lacquered console table in solid wood

French Directoire Style 3-drawer lacquered console table in solid wood

Directoire Antique French Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Directoire style antique French chairs made with solid wood construction that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. We love the elegant stylized acanthus...
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1920s French Vintage Directoire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Directoire Antique French Dining Chairs
Directoire Antique French Dining Chairs

Directoire Antique French Dining Chairs

Antique French Directoire Period Carved and Gitwood Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
Directory period French mirror in carved and gilded wood, with a frame decorated with rope motifs, it retains a beautiful vintage patina.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mercury Glass

Antique French Directoire Period Carved and Gitwood Mirror
Antique French Directoire Period Carved and Gitwood Mirror

Antique French Directoire Period Carved and Gitwood Mirror

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.

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