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	The Directoire style (approximately 1785-1804) reflects the Revolution. It is a sobre and simplified version of the Louis XVI style. The wood used is mainly indeginous, &nbsp;only luxury items are in mahogany. Painted beech is popular. Marquetry and bronze are rare. The inventions of the period were mainly in seating, particularly the daybed (meridienne)&nbsp;as shown in the famous painting of Madame R&eacute;camier by David.</div>