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Directoire Definition
Directoire refers to a period in French style, though elegant was less sumptuous. The furniture were made mostly from walnut, beech or fruitwood and decorations were carved of mahogany. Geometric patterns were simple in Directoire style. Winged lions, swans and urns were common designs found in the pieces.
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