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Early 20th-C. French Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs In New Floral Linen -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of early 20th century French Directoire style bergere chairs that have been newly
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Pair of Directoire Painted Marquise, ca 1800
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of carved and painted marquise
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bergere Chairs
Set of Four French Caned Side Chairs, Italian
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of four French side chairs in the Directoire taste, the rectangular caned back and seat
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Vintage 1960s Italian Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Set of 4 Art Deco Directoire Style Chairs in Bookmatched Walnut w/ Bronze Detail
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of Art Deco directoire style game/ dining chairs were realized in France, circa
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Painted Consulat Side Chairs, circa 1795
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of French painted side chairs, each with a square caned back and seat, the frame carved with
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set 8 French Louis XVI Ebonized Black Lacquer Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of eight French Louis XVI style dining chairs, finished in an elegant ebonized black
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Vintage 1970s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Early French Louis XVI Style Bow And Medallion Painted Dining Chairs -S/6
By Maison Jansen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This set is a show stopper! New arrival! This is a set of six 1930s/40s hand painted French Louis
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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 French Louis XVI Painted Balloon Back Maison Jansen Attri Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a bright, chic and gorgeous set of 8 chairs in the style of Maison Jansen. They are painted
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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
French 19th Century Directoire Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French set of four upholstered chairs of the Directoire period, 1800's. Wonderful painted and
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Mahogany desk chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A mahogany desk chair with leather seat, nail head detail, carved paw foot
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
$1,800
Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
. The chairs have retained their original surface which we have cleaned and applied several coats of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$7,950 / set
19th Century Pair of French Painted Bergeres
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French Painted Pair of bergeres, Louis XVI style.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Directoire Style Pair of Bucket Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved walnut and upholstered in faux leather with nailheads.
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Set of Six 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of six 19th Century French Napoleon III Directoire chairs.
With elegant ebonised urn carved
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Fine Set 8 Maison Jansen Distressed Paint Decorated Balloon Back Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb set of 8 signed Maison Jansen balloon back style Directoire dining chairs. The
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Vintage 1920s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Directoire Walnut Desk Chair
Located in Essex, MA
The curved back with crest rail carved with a central urn, the carved down swept arms joining the seat. The seat swivels. The seat rail with guilloche carving, raised on carved taper...
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Four Chic Directoire Style Iron Chairs, France, circa 1960s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of four elegant Directoire-inspired iron chairs, painted grey, with red canvas seats. Very
Category
Late 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 8 Maison Jansen Paint Decorated Louis XVI Trapezoidal Back Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant set of 8 Maison Jansen dining chairs exemplifies refined French sophistication with
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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1950s Pair of Directoire Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Sitting pretty is easy in this pair. Stylish chairs
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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,400 / set
Pair of French Directoire Style Barrel Back Chairs, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful large-scale pair of Gustavian painted barrel back chairs in the manner of Nierman Weeks
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Vintage 1970s American Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Directoire Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of attractive French Directoire style bergere chairs, circa 1940s, beautifully gray painted
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
A French Directoire Painted Arm Chair, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Directoire Painted and Stripe Upholstered Arm Chair, Circa 1880
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Painted Directoire Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted and Carved Single Armchair
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$3,500
Set of Six Caned Dining Chairs with Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Discovered in France, these Directoire-style chairs are pretty, proper and truly chic around a
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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane
Pair painted bergeres
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted with gilt accents. Splendid as a pair, note that the carvings do not match. Sizes are nearly identical, varying less than an inch in H, W, and D.
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
$15,000
Pair of Baker French Regency Neoclassical Style Bergere Directoire Arm Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baker furniture French Regency / neoclassical style armchairs in the Barbara Barry style
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Late 20th Century American Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Pair of French Directoire Style Arm Chairs in Light Celadon Green Paint
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Outrageous pair of extraordinary antique French Directoire style chairs finished in a great
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Paint
Superb Set of 8 Maison Jansen Attributed Set Painted Gilded Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of 8 French Directoire Style balloon dining Rroom chairs are made with immense detail and
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Painted Directoire Chair
Located in Aspen, CO
Painted directoire chair. Re-upholstered in Perennials indoor/outdoor fabric. This chair co
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Louis XVI Painted Directoire Chair
Located in Aspen, CO
Painted directoire chair. Re-upholstered in Perennials indoor/outdoor fabric.
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Louis XVI Painted Directoire Chair
Located in Aspen, CO
Painted directoire chair. Re-upholstered in Perennials indoor/outdoor fabric.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Circa 1800-1815 French Directoire to Empire Period Fauteuil
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1800-1815 fauteuil or open arm chair, French. Mahogany. Directoire to Empire period & style
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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Brass
18th century Directoire Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved and Painted open armchair
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
A PAIR OF DIRECTOIRE STYLE CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Directoire style upholstered armchairs, with gondola back, decorated with carved
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Pair Of 19thc. Painted Directoire Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant Directoire Armchairs
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Directoire Style Caned Suede Armchair Fauteuils
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of late 20th century caned armchairs or fauteuils made in the French directoire
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20th Century American Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Cane, Wood
Pair 18th century painted directoire chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair painted armchairs covered in white muslin
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Pair of French Louix XVI Directoire Carved Walnut Green Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable pair of early 20th century French Louix XVI/Directoire style carved walnut armchairs
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Wood Frame Directoire Chairs with Brass Hunting Dog Finials
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of French Directoire style armchairs with mahogany frames, upholstered seats and backs, brass
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Directoire Painted Arm Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of Four Directoire Arm Chairs with Original Paint.
New Upholstery in Muslin and French
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Paint
Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Directoire Square Back Fireside Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of early 20th century finely carved walnut French Louis XVI / Directoire style armchairs. The
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Cane Bergere Arm Chair Carved Walnut Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI / Directoire style cane Bergere armchair. Item features double cane sides
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French Empire Louis XVI Directoire Style Cherry Black Leather Desk Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pin construction for added old world character. Style is in the Directoire or Louis XVI taste
Category
Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs
Materials
Cherry, Leather
Pair of French Neoclassical Antique Green Painted Arm Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
These armchairs are directly inspired by the Directoire taste of the first quarter of the 19th
Category
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Maison Jansen Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A chic pair of Directoire-style chairs by Maurice Hirch for Maison Jansen. Signed 'M Hirch'. Circa
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Beautiful Set of French Directoire Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful set of French Directoire chairs.
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
French Directoire Style Green Velvet Chair
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Directoire Style chair, upholstered in green velvet.
The Directoire or Directory style
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
18th Century French Pair of Directoire Chairs
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of French original Directoire chairs, France, 18th century. At this moment in their
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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Pair of Directoire Chairs
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of Directoire chairs, France, late 18th century. At this moment still upholstered
Category
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Mid-20th Century Directoire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French mid-20th century Directoire style dining chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Set of Four 19th Century French Directoire Style Carved Walnut Rush Seat Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This lovely set of four hand-carved walnut chairs boasts a unique transitional rustic Directoire
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
French 19th Century Directoire Inspired Slipper Chair with Striped Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Directoire inspired wooden slipper chair from the 19th century, with striped upholstery
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 French Directoire Style Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a very decorative set of French dining chairs.
The attractive directoire design is
Category
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French Directoire Leather Bergeres
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of armchairs, “Bergeres”, of French polished beech wood. Original patinated leather in nice
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Vintage 1910s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
French Directoire Style Painted and Cain Bergere Chair with Conforming Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Directoire style painted and cain bergere chair with conforming ottoman C 1890.
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Antique 1890s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Eight French Antique Directoire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
This set of eight elegant and strong dining chairs are made of solid cherry wood. This wonderful
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Vintage 1920s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
French Directoire Style 19th Century Carved, Painted and Gilded Bergère Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Directoire style painted and gilt wood bergère chair from the 19th century, with out
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
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French Directoire Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French directoire chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French directoire chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a French directoire chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French directoire chair, designed in the Louis XVI, Empire or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Maison Jansen and Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful French directoire chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a French Directoire Chair?
Prices for a French directoire chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $26,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,895.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About French Directoire Chair
- What is a French berère chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
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