Directoire Table Lamps
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 Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare pair of Directoire period Bouillotte tole lamps in original black and gilt lacquer paint, having swan handles, vasiform bodies and plinth base, now electrified (fitted to inside...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps
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Tin
Maison Jansen Style Brass Arrow Directoire Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s Maison Jansen style brass Directorie style lamp. Brass retains overall unpolished patina. No makers mark or signature.
Newly rewired with brown silk braided cord. Original dou...
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1960s French Vintage Directoire Table Lamps
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Brass
Directoire Style Lamp in Glass and Gilt Bronze, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Directoire style lamp in large candleholder shape in glass and gilt bronze. Fluted baluster shape shaft in polished transparent glass topped by a capital in braided basket shape. It ...
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1950s European Vintage Directoire Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
French 19th Century Green Painted Metal And Brass Table Lamp For Candlestick
Located in Copenhagen, K
French 19th Century Green Painted Metal And Brass Table Lamp With Candle Holder
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Directoire St. Limoges Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Directoire st. Limoges porcelain and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by a fine square ormolu base with a lovely beaded wrap around band. ...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps
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Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Bouliotte Lamp, Three Socket Candle Cluster and Tole Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century French bouliotte lamp. Painted tole shade. Excellent scale and design, circa 1840-1860 in the Directoire style
The open work basket form base was used to retain the...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps
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Bronze, Tin
19th Century French Directoire Hand Painted Tole Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a buffet with this elegant antique tole lamp. Crafted in France, circa 1870, Resting on a round base, the lamp showcases finely hand-painted scenes with charming ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps
Materials
Tôle
Fine Quality Bronze Brass Metal Tole Painted Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 26.5 tall x 13 in diameter. Good used condition. No major issues. Dates to the 1920-30s era and is French.
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1930s French Vintage Directoire Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass, Bronze
Late 18th Century French Metal Lamp
By Maison de L'Aluminium
Located in Copenhagen, K
Converted oil lamp from "Maison de Laluminium" in Paris. Very nice ornamented bronze, brass and metal lamp.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Metal
19th Century French Directoire Hand Painted Green and Black Tole Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table with this elegant antique tole lamp. Crafted in France circa 1840, the light fixture with new wiring sits on a square base over a ta...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps
Materials
Tôle
Pair of Gustavian Girandoles, 3 Lights, Faceted Blue Crystal. , Sweden 19th
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Swedish Gustavian style girandoles with three lights.
The large crystal dagger cut with scratches bears at its top an arrow surmounted by a very luminous lens. It rests on a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Directoire Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Directoire Hand Painted Green and White Tole Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a buffet with this elegant antique tole lamp; crafted in France, circa 1840, the lamp sits on a square base, and features hand pa...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Directoire Table Lamps
Materials
Tôle
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Pair of Directoire Style Antico Verde Marble and Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
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Philippe Barbier Travertine and Gilt Table Lamp
Located in Hastings, GB
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Located in Brussels, BE
Bouillotte lamp in bronze, Directoire style, 1950s.
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Directoire table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Directoire table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Directoire table lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Maison de L'Aluminium, and Philippe Barbier. 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 table lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $431 and tops out at $8,600 while the average work can sell for $1,400.