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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
Antique Brass Candlesticks 18th century - Baroque
Located in DELFT, NL
Franco-Flemish, so Dutch or French Baroque period 18th century brass Candlesticks. Each with an octagonal base supporting baluster stems and candle cups. (Each candle cup has a hol...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Sophisticated Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Directoire circa 1795
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of sophisticated and elegant gilt bronze Candlesticks, Probably made in Paris, France. Directoire circa 1795. Wear consistent with age and use.
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1790s French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Directoire Antique French Candlesticks
Located in DELFT, NL
French Directoire Period brass Candlesticks. The detachable socles set within urn shaped holders, baluster-shaped stems, terminating on circular bases. Some rubbing and wear.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Brass

A Pair of Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, in the style of Directoire
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Pair of Elegant and Ornate Gilt Bronze Candlesticks from the 19th Century. In the style of Directoire. Wear consistent with age and use
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19th Century French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair French Directoire Bronze and Marble Neo-Classical Figural Candelabra
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This amazing pair of Louis XVI / Directoire period candelabra are of the finest quality. The figures are modeled as Roman Vestal Virgins issuing three scrolling acanthus leaf candle ...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Sophisticated Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Directoire circa 1795
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of sophisticated and elegant gilt bronze Candlesticks, Probably made in Paris, France. Directoire circa 1795. Beautifully decorated with leaves. Wear consistent with age an...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Gold Plate, Bronze

19th Century Pair of Directoire Silver metal Bronze Directoire Candlesticks
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of French Directory period candlesticks, early 19th century, in silver bronze with base decoration with concentric arches, upper part decorated with a small filigree of plant mo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Antique French Bouillotte Directoire 2 Light Tole Candelabra Parlor Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Neoclassical Bouillotte / Directoire / Hot Water Bottle silver plate three light table lamp, featuring a fluted column with round dish ...
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Early 20th Century Directoire Candle Holders

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Metal

Antique French Bouillotte Directoire 3 Light Pierced Tole Candelabra Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Neoclassical Bouillotte / Directoire / Hot Water Bottle silver plate three light table lamp, featuring a pierced / reticulated base wit...
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Early 20th Century Directoire Candle Holders

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Metal

Pair of French Directoire Candlesticks Made in the 1790s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of French candlesticks in a wonderful condition. White marble mounted with bronze ornaments. The quality of the castings and chiseling is high. the design is romantic and beau...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Directoire Candlesticks, circa 1790
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of rare and beautiful French Directoire candlesticks in gilt bronze from the late 18th century. In very good antique condition. Marked in the lower part of the foot with "13...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Pair of Candelabras "Aux Sphinges", Directoire Period
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of Directoire period gilt and patinated bronze and black and white marble candelabras. They present a decoration of winged sphinxes in patinated bronze carrying on their heads...
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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Large Candelabra-Candlesticks in Gilded Wood, France Directoire Period
Located in Paris, FR
Two large candelabra-candlesticksdecorated with lion claw and cherub heads on the on the visible side . They are turned wood and are decorated, engraved and gilded only on one side ...
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Early 1800s French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Neoclassical Directoire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French late 18th-early 19th century neoclassical directoire gilt and patinated bronze figural candelabras on marble bases.
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1790s French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Late 18th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilded and sculpted bronze candelabra with four branches each. The branches curve to form trumpets and foliated scrollwork on one end and sockets on the other end. The socket...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Green Painted Metal And Brass Table Lamp For Candlestick
Located in Copenhagen, K
French 19th Century Green Painted Metal And Brass Table Lamp With Candle Holder
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

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Located in Sheffield, MA
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in Norwood, NJ
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Located in Bedfordshire, GB
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Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Two Tall Antique French Walnut Candlesticks
Located in Port Chester, NY
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Candle Holders

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Located in DELFT, NL
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Pair of Louis XVI Directoire Silver Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Madrid, ES
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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Pair of French Brass Directoire Period Antique Candlesticks, Early 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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Pair of Directoire Style Gilt Bronze and Tole Painted Candelabra Lamps
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Pair of Directoire-Period Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in Paris, FR
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Pair of Directoire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks Mounted as Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
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Pair of Late 18th Century Directoire Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Berlin, DE
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1790s French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Pair of Late 18th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra
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Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabra, Possibly Vienna, circa 1800
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of gilt bronze candelabra, possibly Vienna, circa 1800. The top detachable and they could also be used as candlesticks.
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1790s Austrian Antique Directoire Candle Holders

Pair of Directoire Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra, circa 1800
Located in Stockholm, SE
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1790s European Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Directoire Wood Chandelier
Located in Carmel, CA
The urn and oil cup motifs are Egyptian motifs that were repeated in accessories and furniture of the Directoire period. They were made popular to celebrate Napoleon Bonaparte's exp...
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1790s French Antique Directoire Candle Holders

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Wood

Directoire candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Directoire candle holders for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candle holders created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Directoire candle holders made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 candle holders differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $670 and tops out at $40,971 while the average work can sell for $2,823.

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