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Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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

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Leather, Mahogany

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

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Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 18th century French Directoire or Louis XVI Chest. Three drawers across top, two large drawers under, for a total of five drawers. inset brass fluted columns ,the sides ...
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18th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Directory Bureau Bonheur du jour desk, wood and leather, and bronze inkwe
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning French Bonheur du Jour mahogany desk or bureau, dating from the early 19th century, with a leather top and mirrored upper doors. The piece, entirely crafted in a beautiful ...
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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Directoire Period Oak Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century French Directoire period oak bookcase or cabinet t has two parts that can be separated for easier transport. the upper part has a height of 125 cm with two doors and th...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble will make a handsome addition to any room! The tailored, rectilinear architecture has its roots in the glory days of anc...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Brass

French Directoire style 6-drawer handcrafted chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonier's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic". This storage furniture features 2 white cream, 2 basalt grey lacquered drawers and two smoked...
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2010s French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

Fine Quaity Walnut French Louis XVI Directoire Brass Trimmed Marble Top Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality French Louis XVI Directoire style dresser, crafted from walnut and accented with brass trim, is a sophisticated example of late 18th-century inspired design. Topped...
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1940s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Maison Jansen Style Directoire Style Marble Top Two Door Cabinet Commode Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Maison Jansen style Directoire marble top commode buffet is a fine example of understated French elegance and timeless versatility. The cabinet features a beautifully veined ori...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Breccia Marble

Antique French Directoire Style Mahogany Cabinet with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Directoire Style Mahogany Cabinet with Carrara Marble features a tailored, classic look that will never go out of style! Crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it fea...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of 20th Century French Corner Cupboards
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th Century French simulated mahogany corner cupboards. Of lovely scale and proportions, these cupboards exhibit the most wonderful original rich patina. The top section fea...
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

French Directoire Heavily Brass Inlaid Ebonized Commode Circa 1940 Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This striking French Directoire style commode, circa 1940, is a masterful work of craftsmanship attributed to Maison Jansen, one of the most renowned Parisian design firms of the 20t...
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1940s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th c. Venetian Painted Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fantastic Italian Venetian Painted secretary/cabinet. This piece has a wonderful color palette but I believe that was done in the early 20th...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser is a fine example of the Parisian atelier’s legendary craftsmanship and timeless design. With its elega...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Directoire Walnut Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptionally stylish pair of early 19th Century three drawer chest of drawers with good use of matching walnut to fronts. Having original marbles on top. The drawers having eboni...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Fine Quality Tambor Door Breche D Alep Marble Walnut Directoire Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality French Directoire sideboard showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of late 18th to early 19th-century design. Constructed from rich walnut, the piece fea...
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1920s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

French Mid-20th Century Directoire Buffet
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very interesting, small cabinet with inlay and brass. Elegant with a lot of character.
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Directoire Style Blood Tomato Red Lacquer Super Heavy Solid Brass Pulls Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Outstanding quality directoire style painted dresser with very heavy solid brass hardware. Six deep drawers dresser with a narrow door compartment in the m...
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20th Century American Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

French Chest of Drawers, Directoire Period, Carved and Patinated Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A French Directoire chest of drawers, late 18th or early 19th century, in carved, painted and patinated wood, with a grey marble top, fluted carving decoration on the sides and geome...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Fine SHALLOW DEPTH Maison Jansen Style Directoire Marble Top Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elegant Maison Jansen Style Bronze-Mounted Mahogany and Marble-Top Sideboard – 20th Century Neoclassical Excellence This superb Maison Jansen–style sideboard is a masterclass in ref...
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1960s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

19th Century French Ebonised Three Drawer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Louis XV ebonised, three drawer commode. With marble top and brass gallery. France, Circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Directoire Commode In Mahogany With A Grey Marble Top
Located in Kent, Dover
A French mahogany, three drawer Directoire commode, with brass mounts and inlay and a shaped variegated pale grey marble top.
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1790s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Directoire St. Cherry Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely attractive and elegant French 19th century Directoire st. cherry and ebonized fruitwood inlaid buffet. The buffet is raised by eight square tapered legs with conforming ...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble

19th Century French Directoire Chest of Drawers, Cherry
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century French Directoire Chest of Drawers, 1810, France Cherrywood Directoire chest of drawers rests on conical feet. Straight, simple body, slightly protruding cover plate. ...
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1810s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

Directoire Mahogany and Brass Mounted Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular St Ann gray and white marble top with rounded corners over a conforming case with three graduated brass mounted drawers with square brass bail handles , raised on ...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique French Directoire Glazed Cabinet with Crossed Water-Gilded Arrows
Located in Chicago, IL
About as original as can be, this stellar antique only received a minimal amount of conservation in our highly regarded workshop. Constructed of exotic rosewood, the case packs quite...
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1860s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Gold

Fine Marble Top French Directoire Louis XVI Walnut Brass Inlaid Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bring refined neoclassical elegance into your home with this superb French Louis XVI or Directoire–style marble-top commode, a timeless example of late-18th-century French craftsmans...
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1950s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Fine Pair of Creme Painted French Directoire Style Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bring timeless European elegance into your home with this stunning pair of French Directoire–style commodes, beautifully finished in a soft cream painted patina that highlights their...
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1950s American Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Early 19th Century Italian Painted Buffet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful 18th century Italian Tuscan Buffet. The Painted Images and the Vibrant Colors make this piece a standout. It is a very large storage piece...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Baker Fruitwood 72" Long 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza Cabinet MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Fruitwood 72" Long 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza Cabinet MINT!
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20th Century American Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

19th Century French Directoire Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Directoire mahogany Commode exudes the understated elegance for which the style is world renowned! Crafted from exotic mahogany imported from the Americas during ...
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1890s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century French Directoire Black Lacquered Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This item is a gorgeous 19th Century French Directoire Black Lacquered Chest with Marble. The chest showcases a French style with a black color and a marble top, adding elegance and ...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800
Located in Leimen, DE
Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800, mahogany veneer. The desk has its original brass fittings. The leather on the writing surface is original as well. The ...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique French Directoire Stripped Buffet with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Directoire Stripped Buffet with Carrara Marble Top is of superb scale and proportion, yet adds a lighter toned visual presence to the room, thanks to our proprietary s...
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Brass

18th-century Direttorio dresser from Vicenza in walnut and cherry inlays
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
18th-century Direttorio dresser from Vicenza in walnut and cherry inlays The 18th-century Direttorio Dresser from Vicenza represents a precious example of antique craftsmanship, expe...
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1780s Italian Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cherry, Nutwood

Pair of French 19th Century Directoire Style Patinated Étagères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Directoire style patinated etageres. Each display shelf is raised by topie shaped feet and has five tiers with dentil borders. The sides display a ...
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Custom-Made Mahogany Carved French Directoire Style Gilded Sideboard Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This custom-made French Directoire style sideboard buffet is a superb example of fine craftsmanship, blending timeless design with modern utility. Constructed from rich mahogany, thi...
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1990s European Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Early 1800s French Directoire Commode in Bleached Walnut with Black Stone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… The highly rectilinear form of this commode, coupled with minimalistic carvings, is indicative of the French Directoire style. Dating to the early 180...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stone, Metal, Bronze

Baker French Directoire Style Walnut and Marble Top Canted Corners Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined Baker Furniture French Directoire style sideboard exemplifies timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Constructed from fine walnut, the cabinet features clean neoclassical ...
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1970s American Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Sophisticated French Directoire Style 1930s era French Vitrine Marble Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This sophisticated French Directoire style vitrine from the 1930s exudes refined elegance and timeless charm, making it an exceptional addition to any interior. Crafted with meticulo...
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1930s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble

Vintage Directoire Style Painted Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
Refinished large paint decorated black cherry 10-drawer Directoire style dresser. A handsome grey paint with a hint of gold gilt accent gives this dresser added style and functional...
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20th Century Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

Petite Intentionally Distressed Henredon Style 2 Drawer Commode Nightstand
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This petite intentionally distressed two-drawer commode nightstand in the Henredon style offers a perfect blend of timeless elegance and practical function. Featuring a compact form ...
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1950s American Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is part of the DIRECTOIRE collection, based on the world-renowned DIRECTOIRE style of the late 18th century in France. This range is characterized by straight, ...
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2010s French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Shallow Depth Baker Furniture Directoire Figured Walnut Directoire Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your home with this timeless Baker Furniture Company French Directoire Style Sideboard, expertly crafted in rich fiddle-back walnut. A distinguished example of Baker’s commit...
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1950s American Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Vintage French Ebonized Marble-Top Commode in the Directoire Manner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French ebonized marble-top commode in the Directoire manner.
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20th Century French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Grande Bureau Italiano in Noce Intarsiato Undici Cassetti e Abattant 1750 Circa
Located in Milano, MI
Ribalta Antica Italiana della metà del secolo XVIII di origine trentina, la regione a nord vicina all' Austria. Lastronata in legno di noce, decorato con filettature geometriche in ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful 18th-century Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, internal drawers, and hidden compartment – tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s Some pieces of furniture carry their ...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

French Directoire Two-Drawer Walnut Commode with Banded Inlay from Provence
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provençale Directoire period two-drawer commode with banded inlay from the late 18th century. This French two-drawer commode was born in the mid-1790s, in the Provence regio...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Late 18th Century French Directoire Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
One of the prettiest commodes we have had. Beautiful walnut with burl panels
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Late 19th Century Swedish Pine Secretaire with Fall-Front Desk Top
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century Swedish secretaire with fall-front desk top. This style of desk was very popular in the 18th and 19th century in Sweden. It offers an ingenious array of storage pos...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers
Located in Landivy, FR
This writing table 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 timeles...
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2010s French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4-drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. It is offered in solid French cherry and is also available in oak. The...
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2010s French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Fine Quality 19th Century Bronze Mounted Directoire Jansen Style Marble Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional 19th century French commode exemplifies the refined elegance of the Directoire and Jansen style, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. The commode features a ...
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1880s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Fine Rare French Walnut Directoire Cartonier Writing Desk Marquetry Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional French Directoire writing desk, also known as a cartonier desk, is a rare find that combines refined craftsmanship with timeless elegance. Crafted in walnut, the des...
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1950s American Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Directoire Re-Interpreted Style TV Cabinet in Solid Oak with 2 Lift Doors
Located in Landivy, FR
This TV cabinet coffee table with 2 independent drawers belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcrafted modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period was remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines ornamented with grooves, diamonds or rings on fronts. The finish we propose here is a canelle / cinnamon oak stain and a natural varnish on the 2 diamonds and lower grooves. You can also customize your furniture with an other finish of your choice. The 2 doors open from the top in a "garage door" style, and give the impression of false drawers. A vertical interior partition divides the cabinet into 2 compartments. The left compartment is equipped with a CD rack...
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2010s French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

18th Century Directoire Period Country French Whitewashed Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Directoire Period Country French Whitewashed Buffet is a splendid example of the tailored architecture made popular just before and after the turn of the 19th century. ...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Directoire style 4 Drawer Chest in cherry and a white-cream finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable for its straight, classical and timeless lines...
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2010s French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Fine French Breche D Alep Marble Top Faux Tambor Doors Directoire Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine French Directoire style sideboard is a superb example of craftsmanship and elegance, distinguished by its stunning Breche d’Alep marble top and refined architectural form. ...
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1920s French Vintage Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Directoire case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Directoire case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Directoire case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Maison Jansen, Decca, Baker Furniture Company, and Europa Antiques. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,000 and tops out at $53,399 while the average work can sell for $5,973.

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