{"title":"Directoire Antiques","description":"\u003cp\u003eDirectoire antiques occupy a fascinating moment between the richness of the late eighteenth century and the stricter classicism of the Empire period. The style is often marked by elegant proportions, understated ornament and a sense of transition that gives objects unusual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection brings together antique furniture, decorative arts and objects that reflect the Directoire taste across categories. For collectors who appreciate pieces with historical nuance and a quietly distinctive profile, Directoire antiques offer a refined alternative to more familiar French decorative styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"directoire-upholstered-armchairs","title":"Directoire Upholstered Armchairs","description":"The classic sophistication of the Directoire era is on display in this fashionable pair of armchairs. Beautifully upholstered in elegantly striped fabric, the chairs feature reeding, shell adornments and scrollwork reminiscent of the neoclassical style, adding to the richness of the handsome frames.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1795\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n22” wide x 17” deep x 35 1\/2” high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirectoire furniture is so named because it was crafted during the period of the French Directory, just prior to Napoléon’s reign. Pieces in this style take much of their inspiration from ancient Roman artifacts that had been recovered from the Pompeiian excavations in the late 18th century. Elegant lines, sparse detail and ornamentation are all characteristics of this aesthetic, which influenced designers for many years after.","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41239110156423,"sku":"30-1638","price":8850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-1638_1_bfe75d8f-f7d1-42f1-864a-d5731cc555e3.png?v=1715330258"}],"url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/collections\/directoire-antiques.oembed","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}