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Maison Jansen Style White Painted Upholstered French Directoire Desk Armchair
Maison Jansen Style White Painted Upholstered French Directoire Desk Armchair

Maison Jansen Style White Painted Upholstered French Directoire Desk Armchair

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Maison Jansen style French Directoire desk armchair exudes timeless sophistication with its elegant white painted frame and refined proportions.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Directoire Desk in Mahogany with Leather Top
18th Century French Directoire Desk in Mahogany with Leather Top

18th Century French Directoire Desk in Mahogany with Leather Top

Located in Queens, NY

French Directoire (Late 18th Century) mahogany and bronze trim desk with a black leather top having 2 extending side surfaces surrounded by a shallow reticulated brass gallery, havin...

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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Directoire Mahogany Desk with Leather Top
French 19th Century Directoire Mahogany Desk with Leather Top

French 19th Century Directoire Mahogany Desk with Leather Top

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th-century French Directoire desk is made with a leather top and stunning mahogany veneer.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Antique Desk Directoire Bureau Plat 1880
French Antique Desk Directoire Bureau Plat 1880

French Antique Desk Directoire Bureau Plat 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous antique French Directoire desk Desk expands either side with extra surface area - please see photos Very useful for extra space for books etc Circa 1880 th...

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Antique 1880s Desks

Materials

Giltwood

Regency Style Verdi Marble Top Desk with Forged Iron Base
Regency Style Verdi Marble Top Desk with Forged Iron Base

Regency Style Verdi Marble Top Desk with Forged Iron Base

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

A striking example of French Directoire design, this elegant desk seamlessly combines the refined architectural lines of the late eighteenth-century Directoire period with exceptiona...

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20th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

French Directoire style desk in oak
French Directoire style desk in oak

French Directoire style desk in oak

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

The finish of each piece of furniture is customizable. DIRECTOIRE Collection This computer desk is part of the DIRECTOIRE collection which takes up the style of the same name rec...

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

French 19th Century Directoire Style Ebonized Desk
French 19th Century Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

French 19th Century Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French, 19th century Directoire style leather-topped desk with hidden extensions on each side to add surface area, in a dramatic ebonized finish over the wood.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

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.

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk

Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk is a marvel of timeless architecture, tailored styling and quality materials.

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Superb French Directoire Style Lacquered Parchment Writing Desk
Superb French Directoire Style Lacquered Parchment Writing Desk

Superb French Directoire Style Lacquered Parchment Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant cream colored lacquered parchment writing desk that looks like goat skin, with bronze handles and cabriole legs. Top has some variation in color that adds to the interest. ...

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Vintage 1970s American Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Parchment

French Directoire Mahogany Desk with Leather Top, 20th Century
French Directoire Mahogany Desk with Leather Top, 20th Century

French Directoire Mahogany Desk with Leather Top, 20th Century

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 20th century leather-topped mahogany writing desk, designed in the Directoire taste for refined proportions & materials.

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers
French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers

French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

This writing table is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

French Directoire Mahogany Desk with Leather Top, Hand-Crafted, 1900s
French Directoire Mahogany Desk with Leather Top, Hand-Crafted, 1900s

French Directoire Mahogany Desk with Leather Top, Hand-Crafted, 1900s

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 20th century leather-topped mahogany writing desk, designed in the Directoire taste for refined proportions & materials.

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Brass Trimmed Leather Top Vanity Desk, Circa 1890
French Directoire Style Brass Trimmed Leather Top Vanity Desk, Circa 1890

French Directoire Style Brass Trimmed Leather Top Vanity Desk, Circa 1890

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This French Directoire style brass trimmed vanity desk, circa 1890, exemplifies refined Parisian elegance from the late 19th century.

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Antique 1890s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire style handcrafted Desk in solid wood, with leather pad
French Directoire style handcrafted Desk in solid wood, with leather pad

French Directoire style handcrafted Desk in solid wood, with leather pad

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

This desk with top storage compartments is a craft-handed re-interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood with leather pad
French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood with leather pad

French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood with leather pad

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

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.

Category

2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire style handcrafted lacquered desk with solid wood & leather pad
French Directoire style handcrafted lacquered desk with solid wood & leather pad

French Directoire style handcrafted lacquered desk with solid wood & leather pad

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Wood, Oak, Lacquer

French Directoire style handcrafted secretary desk in cherry wood & leather pad
French Directoire style handcrafted secretary desk in cherry wood & leather pad

French Directoire style handcrafted secretary desk in cherry wood & leather pad

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

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 Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad
French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad

French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

Directoire-style Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Writing Desk, C. 1940.
Directoire-style Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Writing Desk, C. 1940.

Directoire-style Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Writing Desk, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The rectangular leather-inset top above three frieze drawers, raised on square tapering legs terminating in bronze sabots. Elegant gilt-bronze mounts throughout enhance the refined n...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany
Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany

Small Directoire Cylinder Desk In Mahogany

Located in Kent, Dover

A small French Directoire mahogany cylinder desk, with brass detailing throughout.

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine Rare French Walnut Directoire Cartonier Writing Desk Marquetry Top
Fine Rare French Walnut Directoire Cartonier Writing Desk Marquetry Top

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.

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Vintage 1950s American Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Directoire Cylinder Desk from Paris
19th Century French Directoire Cylinder Desk from Paris

19th Century French Directoire Cylinder Desk from Paris

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

French Directoire Cylinder Desk, Bureau à cylindre.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Empire Bureau Plat Desk 1880 Directoire
French Empire Bureau Plat Desk 1880 Directoire

French Empire Bureau Plat Desk 1880 Directoire

Located in Potters Bar, GB

French Empire Bureau Plat desk circa 1880 in the Directoire manner Top quality mahogany with a finally tooled leather top Five drawers and round graduated legs are embellished with o...

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Antique 1880s Empire Desks

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat (Directoire Desk), Mid-20th Century
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat (Directoire Desk), Mid-20th Century

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat (Directoire Desk), Mid-20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Louis XVI style bureau plat crafted in mahogany, dating to the mid-20th century and inspired by late 18th-century French Directoire design. The desk features clean architectu...

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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Flat desk Louis XVI - Directoire style in mahogany
Flat desk Louis XVI - Directoire style in mahogany

Flat desk Louis XVI - Directoire style in mahogany

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Flat desk Louis XV - Directoire style in mahogany and brass inlays. Mahogany slide-out tray 40 cm each - total opening 220 cm. Wear to leather and varnish. Dimensions: width 140 cm, ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Directoire Style Desk Solid Cherry with Leather Pad and Covered Storage Space
Directoire Style Desk Solid Cherry with Leather Pad and Covered Storage Space

Directoire Style Desk Solid Cherry with Leather Pad and Covered Storage Space

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

This desk belongs to the MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.

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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

French Prouve desk in walnut, bronze, and rubber. France, 1970s.
French Prouve desk in walnut, bronze, and rubber. France, 1970s.

French Prouve desk in walnut, bronze, and rubber. France, 1970s.

Located in MADRID, ES

French Prouve desk in walnut, bronze, and rubber. France, 1970s. Prouve desk with three large drawers, a tray, and bronze handles in the designer’s characteristic semicircular style...

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Vintage 1970s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Solid Walnut Desk with Limestone Top
French 19th Century Solid Walnut Desk with Limestone Top

French 19th Century Solid Walnut Desk with Limestone Top

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A lovely, petite desk from 19th-century France with a stone top and a base made from solid walnut. The top consists of a single slab of jura grey limestone that features stunning in...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Limestone

French Directoire Roll Top Secretary, Walnut & Marble, Circa 1800
French Directoire Roll Top Secretary, Walnut & Marble, Circa 1800

French Directoire Roll Top Secretary, Walnut & Marble, Circa 1800

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.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau
French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau

French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau

Located in Berlin, DE

French 19th Century Brass Inlaid and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau A 19th century mahogany cylinder bureau with the rectangular top surrounded by a pierced bras...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass

French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style
French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style

French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

This writing table is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century.

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2010s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

LATE 18th CENTURY DIRECTOIRE TEMPLE CLOCK
LATE 18th CENTURY DIRECTOIRE TEMPLE CLOCK

LATE 18th CENTURY DIRECTOIRE TEMPLE CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

This refined temple clock, crafted from white Carrara statuary marble and decorated with mercury-gilded bronze, features elegant bronze decorations featuring geometric and plant moti...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Directoire Mahogany Trestle Table, Early 19th Century
Directoire Mahogany Trestle Table, Early 19th Century

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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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine French Empire Design Oak  Twin Pedestal Desk
Fine French Empire Design Oak  Twin Pedestal Desk

Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this beautiful French Empire design gilt metal mounted oak twin pedestal desk, rectangular top with inset tooled writing surface above three frieze, thre...

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Early 20th Century British Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

""Directoire around 1800"" portal clock, France, early 19th century black marble
""Directoire around 1800"" portal clock, France, early 19th century black marble

""Directoire around 1800"" portal clock, France, early 19th century black marble

Located in Berlin, DE

Empire Mantel Clock, Column Clock (Portico Clock), French Empire / Restoration Period, 19th Century, White Enamel Dial, Columnar Architecture, Sunburst Pendulum (Apollo/Medusa), Laur...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen
Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Refined and compact, this Maison Jansen–attributed Directoire-style desk from the 1950s showcases timeless French elegance in a scaled-down form ideal for a lady’s writing table or c...

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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Early 20th Century French Mahogany Desk with Aubergine Leather Top
Vintage Early 20th Century French Mahogany Desk with Aubergine Leather Top

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 hardwa...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk
Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk

Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk

By Maurice Hirch

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is an extraordinary desk by Maurice Hirch, a famous French designer made for Maison Jansen of Paris. The desk is solid mahogany that was stained a beautiful blue-green hue. The ...

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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat
Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat

Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat

By François Linke

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare François Linke desk, Bureau Plat, circa early 20th century, is an extraordinary example of French luxury craftsmanship, showcasing the artistry and elegance that made Linke...

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Vintage 1910s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.

Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.

Located in Hudson, NY

This beautiful period writing table was constructed in France circa 1790 to 1800 of rich imported mahogany and the woods have been carefully selected to create an overall pattern of ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Writing Table, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top
French Writing Table, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top

French Writing Table, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top

Located in Montreal, Quebec

An elegant desk from 20th century France. This writing table features a pull-out black leather top adorned with gold tooling, creating a beautiful contrast with the warm brown wood o...

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20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early Empire Mantel Clock ""Gaston Jolly"" Paris Directoire um 1795 Bronze
Early Empire Mantel Clock ""Gaston Jolly"" Paris Directoire um 1795 Bronze

Early Empire Mantel Clock ""Gaston Jolly"" Paris Directoire um 1795 Bronze

By Gaston Jolly

Located in Berlin, DE

Urn-shaped mantel clock, Shelf clock, Directoire (c. 1795–1799), Louis XVI–Directoire transition, Neoclassical / French Neoclassicism, Gaston Jolly à Paris / François-Gasto...

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Antique 1790s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Maison Jansen Manner Brass & Leather Top Desk Writing Table 1950s
Mid Century Maison Jansen Manner Brass & Leather Top Desk Writing Table 1950s

Mid Century Maison Jansen Manner Brass & Leather Top Desk Writing Table 1950s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Norwich, England

French - Circa 1950. This Directoire style desk is made in bright solid brass with contrasting ebonised drawer fronts, sides and back, the drawers each having a brass handle and esc...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Maitland Smith Brass Shagreen Printed Leather Desk
Art Deco Style Maitland Smith Brass Shagreen Printed Leather Desk

Art Deco Style Maitland Smith Brass Shagreen Printed Leather Desk

By Maitland Smith

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Architecturally, the desk draws inspiration from the clean geometric forms that defined the French Directoire period during the late eighteenth century.

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20th Century Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell
Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell

Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell

Located in Copenhagen, K

French cut-glass, Palisander and ormolu inkwell. Sneaks as handle and claw on ball feet. Original glass wells and two drawers.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Large French Directoire Period Traveling Secretary Desk
Large French Directoire Period Traveling Secretary Desk

Large French Directoire Period Traveling Secretary Desk

Located in Pembroke, MA

This French Directoire traveling secretary is made of walnut. Its large size is unusual and would make an impressive statement in a study. The top section of the secretary is period,...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

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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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Iron

Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century
Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century

Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

Directoire style desk with cylinder top, France 19th century Mahogany veneer with satinwood inlays.

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Antique 1860s French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Louis XVI French Table Clock by Segaud, Carrara Marble, Antique, Circa 1780
Louis XVI French Table Clock by Segaud, Carrara Marble, Antique, Circa 1780

Louis XVI French Table Clock by Segaud, Carrara Marble, Antique, Circa 1780

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique French Portico Clock, Louis XVI White Marble Mantle Clock, Ormolu Mounted Portico Clock, 18th Century French Clock Legand Paris, Neoclassical Marble Skeleton Clock, Legand à ...

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble

Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800
Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800

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.

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

French Directoire Mahogany and Bronze Child’s Desk or Side Table, circa 1800
French Directoire Mahogany and Bronze Child’s Desk or Side Table, circa 1800

French Directoire Mahogany and Bronze Child’s Desk or Side Table, circa 1800

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Directoire Mahogany and Bronze Child’s Desk or Side Table, circa 1800 A rare French Directoire mahogany and bronze child’s writing desk or miniature bureau à gradin, dating t...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Directoire Inlaid Marquetry Side Table or Desk with Meticulous Inlay
French Directoire Inlaid Marquetry Side Table or Desk with Meticulous Inlay

French Directoire Inlaid Marquetry Side Table or Desk with Meticulous Inlay

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique Directoire table is adorned with intricate diamond marquetry details on the top and skillfully sculpted ring patterns on the sides. This game table or desk characterizes the...

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Vintage 1910s French Directoire Game Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Directoire Bureau a Cylindre - France, circa 1800, Mahogany Secretaire or Desk
Directoire Bureau a Cylindre - France, circa 1800, Mahogany Secretaire or Desk

Directoire Bureau a Cylindre - France, circa 1800, Mahogany Secretaire or Desk

Located in Greven, DE

Desk with mirror attachment - Bureau à cylindre France Mahogany Directoire circa 1800 Dimensions: H x W x D: 149 x 97 x 50 cm Description: Top-mounted desk standing on tapered rou...

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Arm Desk Chair Needlepoint Seat
Antique French Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Arm Desk Chair Needlepoint Seat

Antique French Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Arm Desk Chair Needlepoint Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

An early 20th Century French Directoire style dining chair. Made from solid mahogany with a contoured crest rail over vase shaped splat. Features scrolled arms, a pink needlepoint ...

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Early 20th Century Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Empire-style pendulum clock made of fire-gilded bronze
Empire-style pendulum clock made of fire-gilded bronze

Empire-style pendulum clock made of fire-gilded bronze

Located in Berlin, DE

Object & Style: Portico clock, Portal mantel clock, Empire clock, French mantel clock, Portique clock, Neoclassical clock, Directoire, Louis XVI style. Material & Craftsmansh...

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Directory Bureau Bonheur du jour desk, wood and leather, and bronze inkwe
French Directory Bureau Bonheur du jour desk, wood and leather, and bronze inkwe

French Directory Bureau Bonheur du jour desk, wood and leather, and bronze inkwe

By French House & Garden

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.

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Cabinets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Cane Back Louis XVI, Directoire Style Desk Armchair
French Cane Back Louis XVI, Directoire Style Desk Armchair

French Cane Back Louis XVI, Directoire Style Desk Armchair

Located in Montreal, Quebec

French Cane Back Louis XVI - Directoire style desk armchair.  

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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Early 19th Century Sèvres Neoclassical Ormolu and Bisque Porcelain Clock
Early 19th Century Sèvres Neoclassical Ormolu and Bisque Porcelain Clock

Early 19th Century Sèvres Neoclassical Ormolu and Bisque Porcelain Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Essex, MA

Period early 19th century Directoire clock attributed to Sèvres. Beautifully sculpted biscuit porcelain in white and Wedgwood blue jasper ware color. Ormolu mounts. Of a seated lady ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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French Gilded Desk Clock, Directoire Period
French Gilded Desk Clock, Directoire Period

French Gilded Desk Clock, Directoire Period

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 in

French Gilded Desk Clock, Directoire Period

Located in Madrid, ES

French gilded desk clock. Directoire period. Dial signed: "Griebel à Paris," late 18th century.  

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Unusual Small French Directoire or Empire Transition Desk
Unusual Small French Directoire or Empire Transition Desk

Unusual Small French Directoire or Empire Transition Desk

Unavailable

H 37.5 in W 19.88 in D 10.75 in

Unusual Small French Directoire or Empire Transition Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Unusual and small-scale French Directoire/Empire transition period mahogany drop front desk, with white marble top with brass gallery, removable from stand with fabric back and white...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine French Directoire Inkstand
Fine French Directoire Inkstand

Fine French Directoire Inkstand

Unavailable

H 3.35 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in

Fine French Directoire Inkstand

Located in London, Middlesex

Rectangular white statuary marble inkstand with elaborate gilt bronze mounts applied to the sides backed by red velvet. The surface has three ink containers with ormolu lids and a cu...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

A mahogany Directoire desk
A mahogany Directoire desk

A mahogany Directoire desk

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 51 in D 25 in

A mahogany Directoire desk

Located in New York, NY

A mahogany Directoire desk, five drawers, tirettes on each side,black leather top, square tapring legs ending in bronze sabots, original hardware, French, circa 1800.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Directoire Roll Down Desk
Directoire Roll Down Desk

Directoire Roll Down Desk

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H 46.5 in W 57 in D 30 in

Directoire Roll Down Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Elmwood with rouge leather top and small storage drawers.

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Antique 18th Century French Desks

Materials

Wood

Mahogany "Directoire" Secreter
Mahogany "Directoire" Secreter

Mahogany "Directoire" Secreter

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H 44.89 in W 52.37 in D 27.76 in

Mahogany "Directoire" Secreter

Located in Brussels, BE

Very elegant Directoire secretary in mahogany veneer on solid oak. 11 drawers and 11 bronze keys with each a different lock. Big hidden secret drawer. Beautiful manufacture. Top ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

A 19th Century Directoire Period Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Writing Desk
A 19th Century Directoire Period Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Writing Desk

A 19th Century Directoire Period Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Writing Desk

Located in Toorak, VIC

An Early 19th Century Directoire Period Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Writing Desk. Handsome in presence this impressive large desk in walnut and beautifully figured burr walnut veneer p...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine Directoire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Desk
Fine Directoire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Desk

Fine Directoire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Desk

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H 30 in W 58.5 in D 31 in

Fine Directoire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Desk

Located in Hollywood, FL

The top with pierced gallery and leather insert above a frieze drawer flanked by two drawers on square tapering legs terminating with sabots. (Side extensions measure maximum 17" W ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

Materials

Brass

Directoire Style Gold Mirrored Top Desk by Jansen
Directoire Style Gold Mirrored Top Desk by Jansen

Directoire Style Gold Mirrored Top Desk by Jansen

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H 29 in W 53 in D 21.5 in

Directoire Style Gold Mirrored Top Desk by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A very sleek directoire style gold mirrored top bureau plat by Jansen. Bronze mounted with two drawers.

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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Directoire style writing table by Jansen
Directoire style writing table by Jansen

Directoire style writing table by Jansen

Unavailable

H 28 in W 49.5 in D 19 in

Directoire style writing table by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A mahogany table, rectangular with rounded corners and slight in-curve on front. Small drawers with brass pulls on either side. Raised on sculpted supports joined by straight stretcher.

Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A French Gilt Metal Globe Form Inkwell or Standish
A French Gilt Metal Globe Form Inkwell or Standish

A French Gilt Metal Globe Form Inkwell or Standish

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H 9 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

A French Gilt Metal Globe Form Inkwell or Standish

Located in Woodbury, CT

A gilt metal globe Standish with fitted interior and most of its original writing instruments. The mechanical globe with retracting dome is supported by a turned base with suspension...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Desk Accessories

A Directoire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau a Cylindre
A Directoire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau a Cylindre

A Directoire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau a Cylindre

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H 47.5 in W 42.5 in D 23.75 in

A Directoire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau a Cylindre

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular top with three short drawers above a cover rolling open to reveal an interior fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes, the pullout leather writing surface with thre...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Executive Office Chairs french antiquity
Executive Office Chairs french antiquity

Executive Office Chairs french antiquity

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 16.15 in

Executive Office Chairs french antiquity

Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR

Charming Directoire style armchair, richly carved, in painted wood, the square backrest ending in a butt, baluster legs in front and two saber legs in the back. Fabric from the hous...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Very Rare Pendule "Au Bon Sauvage" Symbolizing the Man Filling the Drum
Very Rare Pendule "Au Bon Sauvage" Symbolizing the Man Filling the Drum

Very Rare Pendule "Au Bon Sauvage" Symbolizing the Man Filling the Drum

By Blanc Fils, Palais Royale 1

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very rare pendule 'Au Bon Sauvage' symbolizing the man filling the drum with (possibly) coffee beans, circa 1800. These pendule clocks from this short "Directoire" period are ve...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Directoire Desk
19th Century French Directoire Desk

19th Century French Directoire Desk

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H 30.25 in W 58.5 in D 30.25 in

19th Century French Directoire Desk

Located in Stockbridge, GA

19th century French Directoire desk. The wood is in mahogany with a green leather top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Directoire Desk
Antique French Directoire Desk

Antique French Directoire Desk

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H 29.5 in W 55 in D 31.5 in

Antique French Directoire Desk

Located in Austin, TX

French burled ash desk in the Directoire style, finished in a lustrous museum quality French polish.

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1930s French Directoire Desk
1930s French Directoire Desk

1930s French Directoire Desk

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H 30 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in

1930s French Directoire Desk

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Leather top, fine brass accents. The back is finished in a faux partners desk style.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables

Directoire Bureau Plat, France, circa 1800
Directoire Bureau Plat, France, circa 1800

Directoire Bureau Plat, France, circa 1800

Located in Greding, DE

Mahogany veneered French Directoire desk standing on square pointed feet, with four drawers and leather covered writing surface.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Antique Desk Directoire Bureau Plat 1880
French Antique Desk Directoire Bureau Plat 1880

French Antique Desk Directoire Bureau Plat 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous antique French Directoire desk Circa 1880 the desk features original gilt mounts Top: Rectangular top with inset brown leather writing surface, panelled in...

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Antique 1880s French Provincial Desks

Materials

Giltwood

Directoire Style French Desk
Directoire Style French Desk

Directoire Style French Desk

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H 29 in W 51.25 in D 25.5 in

Directoire Style French Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Writing desk from the Art Deco period in France and in the Empire style. This piece is finished with an ebonized museum-quality French polish. The top is covered in an original tan l...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Mahogany Writing Desk
French Directoire Mahogany Writing Desk

French Directoire Mahogany Writing Desk

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H 28.375 in W 38.75 in D 23 in

French Directoire Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Antique French Directoire style desk in mahogany with embossed, gold leafed leather top.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Painted Writing Desk
French Directoire Painted Writing Desk

French Directoire Painted Writing Desk

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H 28.75 in W 43 in D 20.25 in

French Directoire Painted Writing Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Antique French Directoire style writing desk in painted walnut.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Directoire Style French Antique Desk
Directoire Style French Antique Desk

Directoire Style French Antique Desk

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H 29.875 in W 51.125 in D 25.625 in

Directoire Style French Antique Desk

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant French Directoire style desk made of ebonized mahogany and finished in a lustrous French polish.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Directoire Style Desk Table
French Directoire Style Desk Table

French Directoire Style Desk Table

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H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 29.53 in

French Directoire Style Desk Table

Located in Madrid, ES

Table desk directoire, in mahogany wood with dark green leather top, has three drawers, one in the central part and one in each of the sides, with brass keyholes, the legs end in sabot.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French  Directoire Style Mahogany Desk
French  Directoire Style Mahogany Desk

French Directoire Style Mahogany Desk

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H 30 in W 51 in D 27.25 in

French Directoire Style Mahogany Desk

Located in Austin, TX

French Directoire style faux partner's desk in ebonized & French polished mahogany with embossed and gold leafed leather top, gilt brass trim & hardware, and two pull out shelves.

Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

French Mahogany Directoire Writing Desk
French Mahogany Directoire Writing Desk

French Mahogany Directoire Writing Desk

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H 28.63 in W 38.88 in D 19.38 in

French Mahogany Directoire Writing Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A handsome Directoire style writing desk crafted in France, circa 1820.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th c. French Directoire Writing Desk
19th c. French Directoire Writing Desk

19th c. French Directoire Writing Desk

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H 29.5 in W 46 in D 28 in

19th c. French Directoire Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Attractive French Directoire mahogany writing desk with leather top and brass trim.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

20th Century French Directoire Style Desk
20th Century French Directoire Style Desk

20th Century French Directoire Style Desk

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H 30.7 in W 63 in D 35.4 in

20th Century French Directoire Style Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 20th-century French Directoire-style desk exemplifies refined craftsmanship and timeless sophistication.

Category

20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Directoire Desk
French 19th Century Directoire Desk

French 19th Century Directoire Desk

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H 29.88 in W 50.38 in D 25.25 in

French 19th Century Directoire Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A handsome Directoire desk from 19th century France. Made from beautiful mahogany, cleaned and polished to reveal the vibrant grain.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Mahogany Directoire Style Writing Desk
French Mahogany Directoire Style Writing Desk

French Mahogany Directoire Style Writing Desk

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H 28.25 in W 48 in D 24.25 in

French Mahogany Directoire Style Writing Desk

Located in Locust Valley, NY

French mahogany Directoire style writing desk with brass round drawer pulls and brass details on the legs.

Category

20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Directoire Style Antique French Ebonized Desk
Directoire Style Antique French Ebonized Desk

Directoire Style Antique French Ebonized Desk

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H 30.25 in W 55.25 in D 27.75 in

Directoire Style Antique French Ebonized Desk

Located in Austin, TX

An understated and elegant Directoire style French desk with original hardware and five dovetailed drawers.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Antique French Directoire Style Desk
Ebonized Antique French Directoire Style Desk

Ebonized Antique French Directoire Style Desk

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H 31.25 in W 62.75 in D 31 in

Ebonized Antique French Directoire Style Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Wonderful Directoire style antique French desk with rich ormolu decor of foliage and scrolls, casters, and a black leather top.

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Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Directoire Style Writing Desk
Antique French Directoire Style Writing Desk

Antique French Directoire Style Writing Desk

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H 29.75 in W 70.75 in D 35.25 in

Antique French Directoire Style Writing Desk

Located in Austin, TX

French Directoire style ebonized desk with a French polish finish and bronze colored leather writing surface.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Ebonized Directoire Style Mahogany Desk
French Ebonized Directoire Style Mahogany Desk

French Ebonized Directoire Style Mahogany Desk

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H 30 in W 56.5 in D 29.5 in

French Ebonized Directoire Style Mahogany Desk

Located in Highwood, IL

Circa 1930s French ebonized mahogany writing desk that we thoroughly restored by our in house restoration workshop. The desk was stripped to the bare mahogany and carefully stained l...

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Vintage 1930s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

French Directoire Style Desk
French Directoire Style Desk

French Directoire Style Desk

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H 29.75 in W 51.125 in D 27.5 in

French Directoire Style Desk

Located in Austin, TX

French Directoire style desk in ebonized mahogany with a lustrous French polish finish, fine brass trim, and beautiful embossed tan leather top.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Directoire Style Ebonized Desk
Antique French Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

Antique French Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

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H 30.71 in W 56.3 in D 34.65 in

Antique French Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

Located in Kastrup, DK

French 1900s 'Directoire Style' or ‘Louis XVI style’ ebonized mahogany desk with gilt bronze trim.

Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Petite Directoire Desk
French 19th Century Petite Directoire Desk

French 19th Century Petite Directoire Desk

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H 28.25 in W 38.38 in D 20.63 in

French 19th Century Petite Directoire Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A petite, French occasional table or writing desk from the 19th century with a very well-patinated leather surface in a gorgeous mahogany frame.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Mahogany Directoire Style Desk
French Vintage Mahogany Directoire Style Desk

French Vintage Mahogany Directoire Style Desk

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H 30.25 in W 59 in D 29.5 in

French Vintage Mahogany Directoire Style Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French vintage leather-topped mahogany writing desk, designed in the Directoire taste for refined proportions & materials.

Category

20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Directoire Style French Antique Ebonized Desk
Directoire Style French Antique Ebonized Desk

Directoire Style French Antique Ebonized Desk

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H 31.5 in W 64.5 in D 34 in

Directoire Style French Antique Ebonized Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant Directoire style desk from France made of ebonized mahogany that has been finished with a museum quality French polish for high luster.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine French Directoire Writing Desk
Very Fine French Directoire Writing Desk

Very Fine French Directoire Writing Desk

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H 30 in W 55 in D 29.5 in

Very Fine French Directoire Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Tres elegant walnut and cognac colored tooled leather writing desk from Paris, having three drawers with beautiful brass hardware and key, carved reeded legs and original label unde...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Directoire Influenced Desk
French Directoire Influenced Desk

French Directoire Influenced Desk

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H 30 in W 62 in D 27 in

French Directoire Influenced Desk

By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

An impressive three dovetailed drawer French Directoire influenced desk of Oak with leather top; newly refinished & ready for use.

Category

20th Century Directoire Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Directoire Style Leather Top Desk
French Directoire Style Leather Top Desk

French Directoire Style Leather Top Desk

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H 30 in W 63.5 in D 31 in

French Directoire Style Leather Top Desk

Located in Southampton, NJ

Directoire style desk hand-crafted of solid Mahogany or cherry-wood features five dovetailed drawers with working lock & decorative key. Finished on all sides with striking green too...

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Late 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Ebonized Desk by Jansen
French Directoire Style Ebonized Desk by Jansen

French Directoire Style Ebonized Desk by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

French Directoire style bureau plat, overall ebonized with parcel-gilt banding, the rectangular writing surface atop a long narrow drawer flanked by two smaller drawers on each side,...

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Vintage 1960s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

French 19th Century Mahogany Directoire Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany Directoire Desk

French 19th Century Mahogany Directoire Desk

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H 28.88 in W 56.25 in D 26.5 in

French 19th Century Mahogany Directoire Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An ingenious leather-topped mahogany desk with hidden extensions on each side to add occasional surface area. The leaves on the sides are still the original emerald green leather fra...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Directoire Style Mahogany Desk
French 19th Century Directoire Style Mahogany Desk

French 19th Century Directoire Style Mahogany Desk

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H 28.75 in W 64.38 in D 24.5 in

French 19th Century Directoire Style Mahogany Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A gorgeous, functional antique desk made of beautiful mahogany wood. The top has a leather inset with some staining, leather top slides pull out from both ends of the desk for additi...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

French 19th Century Directoire Fruitwood Desk
French 19th Century Directoire Fruitwood Desk

French 19th Century Directoire Fruitwood Desk

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H 30 in W 51.13 in D 27.5 in

French 19th Century Directoire Fruitwood Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French 19th century Directoire style desk made using vibrant fruitwood.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Directoire Mahogany Desk
French 19th Century Directoire Mahogany Desk

French 19th Century Directoire Mahogany Desk

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H 29.75 in W 50.25 in D 24.5 in

French 19th Century Directoire Mahogany Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A handsome Directoire style desk crafted in France circa 1820.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Mahogany Midcentury Directoire Style Writing Desk
French Mahogany Midcentury Directoire Style Writing Desk

French Mahogany Midcentury Directoire Style Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous French mahogany midcentury Directoire writing desk on a painted steel base.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Mahogany Directoire-Style Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany Directoire-Style Desk

French 19th Century Mahogany Directoire-Style Desk

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H 28.63 in W 43.25 in D 25.5 in

French 19th Century Mahogany Directoire-Style Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This is a beautiful Directoire-style desk from 1880s, France. The desk is made of solid mahogany with a lighter finish.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Ebonized Desk
French Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

French Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

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H 30 in W 43.5 in D 24 in

French Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

Located in New York, NY

French Directoire Style Ebonized Desk French 1940's

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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

French Directoire Style Mahogany Desk
French Directoire Style Mahogany Desk

French Directoire Style Mahogany Desk

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H 30 in W 56 in D 29.5 in

French Directoire Style Mahogany Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

French Directoire style mahogany desk with a tooled leather top, circa 1910.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass

1920s French Directoire Style Desk
1920s French Directoire Style Desk

1920s French Directoire Style Desk

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H 29 in W 60 in D 29.5 in

1920s French Directoire Style Desk

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This black ebonized directoire style desk includes brass detailing, red leather and original keys.

Category

20th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Ebonized Mahogany Desk
French Directoire Ebonized Mahogany Desk

French Directoire Ebonized Mahogany Desk

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H 30 in W 62.875 in D 31.375 in

French Directoire Ebonized Mahogany Desk

Located in Austin, TX

19th century French Directoire style desk in ebonized mahogany with a hand rubbed French polish finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

French Directoire Style Painted Desk by John Widdicomb
French Directoire Style Painted Desk by John Widdicomb

French Directoire Style Painted Desk by John Widdicomb

Located in Stamford, CT

A creme peinte bureau plat in the style of French Directoire, circa 1960s, the wood top in natural finish over a frieze fitted with three drawers and decorated with parcel-gilt bandi...

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Vintage 1960s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Antique French Directoire Writing Desk

Antique French Directoire Writing Desk

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H 30 in W 51 in D 28 in

Antique French Directoire Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Nicely scaled 19th century French Directoire style mahogany writing desk with leather inset top and a five-drawer frieze with brass trim.

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Directoire Style Ebonized Desk
Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

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H 29.5 in W 47.5 in D 24 in

Directoire Style Ebonized Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Ebonized & French polished Directoire style desk with brass trim and feet, single drawer.

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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Painted Desk by John Widdicomb
French Directoire Style Painted Desk by John Widdicomb

French Directoire Style Painted Desk by John Widdicomb

Located in Stamford, CT

A crème peinte bureau plat in the style of French Directoire, circa 1960s, the wood top in natural finish over a frieze fitted with three drawers and decorated with parcel-gilt bandi...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Directoire Style, Ebonized Petite Writing Table or Desk
French Directoire Style, Ebonized Petite Writing Table or Desk

French Directoire Style, Ebonized Petite Writing Table or Desk

Located in Highwood, IL

Circa 1950s ebonized French Directoire style desk with its original leather writing surface.

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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

French Directoire Petite Fruitwood Desk
French Directoire Petite Fruitwood Desk

French Directoire Petite Fruitwood Desk

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H 27.75 in W 24 in D 15.5 in

French Directoire Petite Fruitwood Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French Directoire style fruitwood table has a green marble top inset with brass trim.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Directoire Style Flame Mahogany Writing Desk
French Directoire Style Flame Mahogany Writing Desk

French Directoire Style Flame Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning French Directoire style mahogany bureau plat writing desk with nicely aged patina.

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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19th Century Louis XV Style Desk with Brass Details, French Antique

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Located in High Point, NC

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Located in Sheffield, MA

Directoire Maison Jansen style desk. Label inside drawer inscribed "A. Alavoine and Co., NY and Paris." Leather inset writing surface, drawer fronts with contrasting veneer.

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Louis XVI Mahogany Desk with Leather Top, France, Circa 1770

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This wonderful Louis XVI Desk is made of mahogany with a black leather top. It has 2 extensions and 4 drawers. The back is finished and the length of each extension is 14''.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

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Find many varieties of an authentic French directoire desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every French directoire desk was constructed with great care. There are 195 variations of the antique or vintage French directoire desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French directoire desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French directoire desk, those designed in Louis XVI, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made French directoire desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Kittinger Furniture Company and Louis Jacques Vaillant are consistently popular.

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Prices for a French directoire desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $42,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,820.

Questions About French Directoire Desk

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.