Burl Walnut Louis Philippe
Antique 19th Century European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Night Stands
Walnut, Burl
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble
Antique 1880s European Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Desks
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Console Tables
Walnut, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble, Brass
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Night Stands
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Dining Room Sets
Maple, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
Antique 1830s Dutch Louis Philippe Corner Cupboards
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Buffets
Chestnut, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks
Walnut
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Dining Room Tables
Walnut, Mahogany, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets
Walnut, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Frames
Poplar
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Game Tables
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards
Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Night Stands
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Poplar, Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Gueridon
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Gueridon
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Console Tables
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl
Antique 1830s Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
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A Close Look at louis-philippe Furniture
Known as the “Citizen King,” Louis Philippe reigned from 1830 to the Revolution of 1848 with the support of the upper bourgeoisie. Whereas the monarchs of 18th-century France, including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI, dictated aesthetics through the decadence of the aristocratic court, Louis Philippe had a more down-to-earth presence. He could be seen walking the streets like an ordinary person, carrying his own umbrella and shaking hands with subjects. Antique Louis Philippe–style furniture reflects a sense of simplicity and the sovereign’s passion for the country’s history, such as his establishment of a Museum of the History of France at Versailles, which had been mostly disused since the French Revolution.
Middle Ages, Gothic and Renaissance design informed a nationalist style that celebrated this heritage, with the hodgepodge of influences becoming prevalent in the homes of the bourgeoisie. Cabinetmakers Guillaume and Jean-Michel Grohé created reproductions of historic pieces for the king as well as royal houses abroad. Louis Philippe commissioned sculptor François Rude to create patriotic monuments that paid tribute to military heroes, while designs for furniture published by Claude-Aimé Chenavard, an ornamentalist who conceived widely loved objects for the Sèvres manufactory, further helped spread a revival of Renaissance style.
The rounded profiles of authentic Louis Philippe tables and chairs were preferred in the apartments rather than palaces being furnished by the affluent middle and upper classes. Ornamentation was minimal on the finely crafted pieces, such as large rectangular mirrors adorned with gold and silver leaf finishes and subdued carvings. The popular Louis Philippe commodes were solidly made with clean lines that showed off the grain of the wood and were often topped with marble surfaces.
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.