Another source book that studies the genesis of empire style design. The victorian period, named after englands queen victoria, served as a very sharp contrast to the shaker period. Their work pioneered both directoire and empire furniture. Directoire and empire furniture guide french furniture, classic furniture. The directoire style, which takes its name from the directory, the government of the directors that lasted four years, 179599, is not a finished and independent style in itself, but a transitional style, which. Directoire style describes a period in the decorative arts, fashion, and especially furniture design, concurrent with the postrevolution french. A lovely and very charming directoire chest in the louis xvi taste by kindel furniture.
Fabric and mattress are new, some paint restoration has been carried out. Antique furniture three centuries of antique and period furniture from america, england, france and other countries of the european continent. If you want a good step by step book on period furniture try. Furniture of the directoire period easily becomes at home in almost any assemblage of welldesigned pieces. He is very well known for his written guides, especially his first, the cabinetmaker and upholsterers drawing book.
Directoire definition of directoire by merriamwebster. Directoire furniture old and sold antiques auction. Directoire furniture reflected the effect of the french revolution on french furniture design, being a more restrained and simplified version of the earlier louis xvi style using limited decoration and cheaper materials. I have bought many books that are barely worth taking home. Reviewed in the united kingdom on september 17, 2014. The piece features reeded columnform corners, flanked by fluted bronze mounts, seven dovetailed drawers, brass. Furniture and objects were made to replicate exactly that excavated from pompeii or as depicted on antique vases and reliefs.
A directoire mahogany architects table the sliding elevating superstructure with double ratcheted adjustable slope, book ledge and inset leather panel containing a frieze of drawer with slides to either. The directoire period is another transitional period in french furniture design. This book became a fundamental guide to the style of this time. It is named for the famed london, england furniture designer and teacher thomas sheraton 1751 to 1806, who trained as a cabinetmaker. Glen hueys building period furniture both of these books are excellent. Antique trader furniture price guide 3rd edition by kyle husfloen focuses on european and american made furniture from the 1600s to the late 1900s. Directoire furniture reflected the effect of the french.
French revolution, and distinguished himself militarily during the brief and chaotic directoire period 179598. J austin antiques we are dedicated to the american arts and crafts period. Get the best deals on france directoire antique furniture when you shop the largest online selection at. The following is a small sampling of the books written on antique furniture identification. Planche x dapres une estampe les herolnes dhui directoire. The furniture of the period is massive, architectural in concept, and lavishly trimmed in bronze and brass on rosewood. Evidence of furniture survives from as far back as the neolithic period in the form of paintings, wall murals.
Essential architecture search by style directoire architecture. Furniture design has been a part of the human experience since the beginning of history. The practical book of period furniture, treating of furniture of the english, american colonial and postcolonial and principal french periods, philadelphia, london, j. Furniture was characterized by clearcut silhouettes and symmetry in decoration. See more ideas about french, antiques and french furniture. A set of six period directoire dining chairs carved in honduras mahogany. See more ideas about antique mantle clock, retro clock, home decor. Period furniture definition and meaning collins english. The directoire period, or french directory, extends from between 1793 and 1804 although some dispute the end date. Furniture and art from antiquity enlivened the new styles.
This is a hardcover book with 192 full color pages that presents the french furniture in its historical context. An international sytle guide from the 16th to the 20th century francis rousseau on. Identical chairs are shown in the reference book ebenists of the 18th century. This style was a period in the decorative arts, fashion, and especially furniture design, concurrent with the post. American furniture makers, duncan phyfe, samuel mcintire, and john and thomas seymour, copied his style. Directoire style describes a period in the decorative arts, fashion, and especially furniture design, concurrent with the postrevolution french directory november 2, 1795 through november. Most furniture from the empire period has large dimensions and. Shop directoire furniture at 1stdibs, the worlds largest source of directoire and other authentic period furniture.
American and english queen anne, chippendale, classical. Sheraton was influenced by french furniture and his designs feature. It is a style transitional between louis xvi and empire. The obelisk shaped clock with a rectangular two tiered base is raised on ormolu topie supports. We have an everchanging selection of mission furniture, lighting, art pottery and period art work. Identification and price guides for antique furniture. The french directoire period went from 1793 to 1804 but people are not able to come to agreement on the end date. Characteristic of the period is the emphasis on the vertical axis and the. Directoire style describes a period in the decorative arts, fashion, and especially furniture design concurrent with the postrevolution french directory. Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, france 1800. Directoire furniture reflected the effect of the french revolution on french furniture. This fifteen year period was the most troubled in french history. Sheratoninfluenced furniture dates from about 1790 through 1820. Get the best deals on french directoire antique furniture when you shop the largest online selection at.
Directoire definition is of, relating to, or imitative of the style of clothing, furniture, or decoration prevalent in france during the period of the directory. A spectacular louis xvi period, circa 1780, white carrara marble and ormolu clock signed jean charles pochon, a renowned parisian clockmaker. The style uses neoclassical architectural forms, minimal carving, planar expanses of highly grained veneers, and applied decorative painting. During the earlier directoire period, only the most exquisite pieces of furniture used. Lovely book, well laid out with a good range of projects from relatively basic to the very challenging. The directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers charles percier and pier francois leonard fontaine. Everything associated with the old regime royal luxury, aristocratic power and privilege was. Charming directoire style canopy bed that will make any little girl a princess. Tauntons complete illustrated guide to period furniture details. This is a gorgeous and well made french directoire style dresser made in the 1940s era.
The french empire first french empire was a short period in the history of this nation, between 1804 and 1814. Monumental 18th century french directoire period placard or wardrobe handcrafted of solid walnut by skilled artisans in the south of france near arles, circa 1780s. France was now ruled by a government of directors, the directoire executif or the directory. A louis xvi period, circa 1780, carrara marble signed clock. One finds directorie chairs and sofas adding to the attractive ness of an ensemble in which. Reviewed in the united kingdom on october 21, 2015. This is the magazine you need if you want to find out how. Gone were the bourbon kings and the splendor of the royals. Victorian furniture is formal, elaborate and opulent.
The directoire style reflected the revolutionary belief in the values of republican rome. French furniture stylesdirectoire17891804 knowledge center. Tauntons complete illustrated guide to period furniture. Everything associated with the old regime royal luxury, aristocratic power and privilege was condemned. Winterthur has announced the opening of registration for their furniture up close event on april 23 24.
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