19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderfully grained 19th century burl walnut Louis Philippe marble top commode from France.
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderfully grained 19th century burl walnut Louis Philippe marble top commode from France.
Marble
Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode, 19th century, with four drawers on four bracket feet. 37" H x 45.75" W x 19.5" D.
Walnut, Burl
Louis Philippe Book Matched Burl Walnut Chest With Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers.
Walnut, Burl
Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode in beautifully figured walnut, crowned with a richly veined marble top and designed with the quiet dignity that made the Louis Ph...
Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode is a beautifully composed piece, distinguished by its richly figured burl walnut façade, arranged in a striking book...
Marble
$3,600
H 34 in W 46.75 in D 21.5 in
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
This Louis Philippe-style commode is a nice 19th-century piece, likely French, made during the Louis Philippe period (circa 1830-1860). It features a clean, balanced silhouette with ...
Walnut, Burl
$4,500
H 39 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, 19th century.
Marble
$1,195
H 27.25 in W 14.25 in D 12 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Nightstand, Side Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century French Louis Philippe period nightstand or side table is constructed of solid walnut and features a single door and upper drawer of book matched burl walnut.
Walnut, Burl
Pair of French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Daybeds, circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Louis Philippe French Burl Walnut Daybeds. Leafy garlands and articulated lines.
Walnut
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, 19th century.
Marble
$3,600
H 36.5 in W 48.25 in D 23.5 in
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
This 19th-century Louis Philippe commode, exemplifies the understated elegance of French design during the period. Crafted in richly figured walnut, it features beautifully bookmatch...
Marble
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
This 19th century Louis Philippe commode exemplifies the understated elegance and practicality of the period. Crafted in richly figured walnut, the drawer fronts display beautiful bo...
Marble
$5,500
H 39.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, c. 1840s. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with book matched veneer burled drawer fronts and Saint Anne Des Pyrenees Marble top. ...
Marble
$5,335
H 35.8 in W 50.8 in D 22.8 in
Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut Mid-19th Century – Loire Valley
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut Mid-19th Century – Loire Valley, France Elegant French Louis-Philippe chest of drawers dating from the mid-19th century, crafted in s...
Walnut
$5,980
H 41 in W 50 in D 23 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Dra
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a superlative example of the tailored architecture and restrained ornamentation that has made ...
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
$4,121
H 38.19 in W 51.19 in D 22.84 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut & Black Marbl
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Origin: France, circa 1850 Style: Louis Philippe
Belgian Black Marble
$1,600
H 63.5 in W 42.25 in D 19 in
Antique Biedermeier Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest Dresser with Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Biedermeier/Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest Dresser with Mirror (No marble top).
Mirror, Walnut
$1,200
H 30 in W 15.75 in D 12.5 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Nightstand with Black Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1890, this refined walnut nightstand is a handsome example of the Louis Philippe period.
Marble
$6,895
H 36.75 in W 51.13 in D 22.88 in
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled walnut with a figured marble top, featuring four fitted long drawers, brass escutcheon...
Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass
$6,895
H 40.5 in W 51.25 in D 24.25 in
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled walnut with a figured marble top, featuring four fitted long drawers, brass escutcheons, a...
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
$3,500
H 17 in W 32 in D 32 in
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Burl Walnut Marble Top Rolling Commode
Located in Germantown, MD
19th-century French Louis Philippe commode, or chest of drawers, crafted with burled walnut veneer and topped with white marble.
Marble
$4,721
H 41.3 in W 51.2 in D 23 in
Louis-philippe Chest Of Drawers In Burr Walnut, Saint-anne Marble, Mid-19th Cent
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut, Original Saint-Anne Marble, Mid-19th Century This Louis-Philippe chest is more than a piece of furniture; it carries the soul of a bou...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode is a luxurious and elegant piece of antique furniture.
Marble
$16,365 / set
H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 46.46 in
Age Art Deco Baroque Dining Table & Chairs , Louis Philippe, Ferrarese Burl
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Baroque Ferrarese burl walnut with neoclassical references , Art Decò age, table with six chairs of the early twentieth century, in solid blond walnut.
Walnut
19th Century Burl Birch Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is made from Carrara marble, and has a routed edge.
Marble
$5,000
H 38 in W 48 in D 22 in
Walnut Burl French Writing Desk-Chest of Drawers L. Phillipe Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite chest of Drawers (4 drawers plus the upper part as writing desk) in the writing desk space are 6 small drawers plus 2 secret panels on both each side. The dark blue leather...
Walnut
Louis Phillipe Commode in Burled Walnut with Grey Marble Top
Located in Essex, MA
Imported from France, this 19th-century burled walnut marble top Louis Phillipe commode. The entire case is made up of wonderfully grained flame walnut that has been bleached to ligh...
Marble
$2,944
H 98.04 in W 60.24 in D 25.2 in
Credenza Libreria Francese a Due Ante con Alzata a Vetrina 1870 Radica di Noce
Located in Milano, MI
Credenza Francese 1870 in Noce e Radica mobile antico a due corpi, con alzata a vetri, a due ante e due cassetti di epoca Luigi Filippo 1870 circa. Questa libreria francese a due cor...
Glass, Oak, Poplar, Walnut, Burl
Louise Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular top above an incurving narrow frieze drawer over three long drawers raised on bracket feet.
Walnut, Burl
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 50.5 in D 23.75 in
French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut and Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Wells, ME
French Louis Philippe burl walnut and walnut chest of four drawers.
Marble
Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble-Top Commode
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Louis Philippe burl walnut chest with canted corners over five long drawers.
Louis Philippe Dresser
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Burl walnut French Louis Philippe style dressed with original marble top.
Louis-Philippe Glass Door Cabinet, circa 1830
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A period French Louis-Philippe burl walnut single door cabinet with glass door and shelves with interior lighting.
Glass, Walnut
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 42.52 in D 22.05 in
Chest of Three Drawers Burl Bookmatched Walnut Handpolished, France, 1850
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This wonderful chest of three drawers are in best condition and shape! In fantastic proportions and nice, French handpolished surface . All locks are original and good working. Pleas...
Wood
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome desk, made of walnut, from 19th century France, done in the Louis Philippe style.
Leather, Walnut, Burl
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Beautifully book matched burl walnut veneer was mindfully selected when creating this exceptional four-drawer Louis Philippe style commode from 19th century France.
Burl
19th Century French Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French walnut Louis Philippe four drawer commode, the drawer fronts veneered in dramatic book-matched burl walnut, the top with its original grey marble top.
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe commode from France, 19th century, has a few surprises: the burled walnut drawer fronts are so striking with dense grain pattern that it’s easy to miss there are ...
Marble, Metal
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Gorgeous burl walnut was selected to finish the facade of this outstanding French Louis Philippe commode from the 19th century.
Marble, Brass
Tall 19th Century Bookmatched Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century Louis Philippe buffet boasts a beautifully bookmatched walnut facade. Its 42-inch height and 18-inch depth is of a rare scale, allowing it to accommodate tight...
Walnut
Sold
H 109.38 in W 56.75 in D 24.25 in
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet à Deux Corp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning Louis Philippe burl walnut buffet a deux corps from 1880s, France.
Burl
French Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Book matched burl walnut Louis-Philippe chest with four drawers and double beveled Saint Anne marble top, c. 1830-1848.
Antique Burl Walnut Armoire, circa 1870
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique French burl walnut Louis Philippe mirrored door armoire, with adjustable interior shelves and two drawers below one obvious and one hidden in the base.
Brass
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunningly handsome burl walnut Louis Philippe four-drawer commode from 19th century France.
Brass
Large 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Commode Chest
Located in Miami, FL
Of a rare bigger size, this bookmatched burl walnut Louis Philippe period commode with its original marble top.
Marble
Small-Scale 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Commode Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Of a rare smaller size, this bookmatched burl walnut Louis Philippe period commode boasts its original double beveled Saint Anne marble top.
Marble
French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Armoire
Located in Highwood, IL
French Louis Philippe armoire, circa 1840. This magnificent bookmatched burl walnut armoire was excited with highest quality we have seen in a very long time.
Burl, Walnut
Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe burl walnut chest of drawers, circa 1840.
Brass
Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe style burl walnut commode with a marble top, circa 1900.
Marble
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with a marble top, late 19th century.
Marble
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, late 19th century.
Marble
19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in High Point, NC
Gorgeous 19th century walnut commode from France with an intensely grained marble top, following down to simple sides which exhibit some of the most wonderfully matched grained walnu...
Marble
Period Louis Philippe Bonnetiere or Armoire of Bookmatched Burl Walnut
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A rare show stopper, this Louis Philippe period bonnetiere features one large door and one drawer. The deep contrast of the burl on this piece combined with its magnificent butterfly...
Walnut, Burl
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Burl-Walnut Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Louis Philippe style commode, constructed of bookmatched burl walnut, complimented by an exquisite piece of marble, which in itself is extremely rare to find.
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe cabinet made from burl walnut. The entire cabinet has fantastic graining and is a most gorgeous color.
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 39.37 in W 50.79 in D 22.83 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers Louis Philippe B
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers Elegant Louis Philippe period chest of drawers in burl walnut, French wor...
Walnut
19th Century Louis-Philippe Sideboard in Burl Walnut
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This Louis-Philippe style sideboard embodies the refined elegance of 19th-century French cabinetry.
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France, made from burl walnut.
Walnut, Burl
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Secretary
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century French Louis Philippe period secretary is constructed of book matched burl walnut.
Leather, Walnut, Burl
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous 19th century Louis Phillipe burled walnut commode that highlights the mesmerizing grain patterns found in bookmatched veneer over the drawer fronts. This lovely commode ex...
Walnut
Louis Philippe Book Matched Burl Walnut Chest with Marble
Located in Bradenton, FL
This Louis Philippe Burlwood Chest of Drawers features richly figured wood veneers and a substantial dark marble top. Chest presents a classic, understated silhouette enhanced by the...
Wood, Burl
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis Philippe buffet with a single drawer and two burl walnut doors.
Sold
H 40 in W 51 in L 40 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Buffet or Sideboard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Known as a buffet d'appui in French (which translates "buffet for leaning") due to its unusually tall height of 41 inches at which one can lean an elbow, this Louis Philippe period b...
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 37 in W 49.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut and Bookmatched Burl Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Louis Philippe period commode, circa 1840s, handcrafted in the Île de France region of walnut with a bookmatched burled walnut front. This fine chest of drawers, ...
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 36 in W 51 in D 22 in
Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Burl Walnut Chest Commode with Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the early nineteenth century with a facade of bookmatched burl walnut an...
Marble
Sold
H 38 in W 51 in D 23 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the early nineteenth century with a facade of book matched burl walnut a...
Marble
Sold
H 38.75 in W 49.25 in D 22.75 in
French Louis Philippe Blonde Burl Walnut Commode Secretary, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This bright and clean-lined chest of drawers is known as a Louis Philippe commode. More specifically, it is called a “Commode à écrire a pans coupes”.
Marble, Metal
Sold
H 30 in W 31 in D 18 in
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest or Nightstand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Rare for its smaller scale with a 31 inch width, this late nineteenth century Louis Philippe style commode or chest of drawers features a facade of book matched burl walnut.
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 38.5 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest, Secretary, circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
The chest has beautiful burl walnut wood that is flawlessly bookmatched. The commode has a marble top in good condition with the top most drawer folding down into a secretary writing...
Marble
Sold
H 86.5 in W 53 in L 86.5 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Bookcase / Cabinet, circa 1830
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis Philippe burl walnut bookcase / cabinet, circa 1830.
Burl
Sold
H 28 in Dm 25.25 in
French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Side Table, 2nd quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a two piece circular bookmatched top of solid burl walnut supported by a turned standard resting atop a hexagonal and circular base issuing three shaped legs
Walnut, Burl
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H 39.5 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode or Chest, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the early nineteenth century with a facade of bookmatched burl walnut an...
Marble
Sold
H 29.5 in W 16.5 in D 15 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble-Top Bedside Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
The cabinet is constructed of solid walnut and features richly figured burl walnut panels on the door, offering striking natural movement and depth against the warm, mellow patina de...
Marble
Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers, Late 19th Century, Burl Walnut
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis Philippe French Chest Of Drawers, late 19th Century, In Burr Walnut French commode Louis Philippe late 19th. The wood is from the burr walnut tree. The walnut burr is flamed ...
Walnut
Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers In Burl Walnut Late 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This chest of drawers is equipped with four drawers mounted in a dovetail, ensuring perfect solidity. The drawers can be opened daily and contain many sometimes heavy objects. They s...
Walnut
Sold
H 85.5 in W 60 in D 23.75 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century French armoire is constructed of solid walnut and features simple clean lines, the classic distinction of the Louis Philippe style. A period piece, its solid ...
Bronze
Sold
H 36.75 in W 39.75 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Small Scale French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Chest, Commode
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Unusual for its smaller scale with a 39.75 inch width, this quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the early ninetee...
Bronze
19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France, made from burl walnut.
Walnut
Louis-philippe Burl Walnut Chest Of Drawers – Mid-19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis-Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers – Mid-19th Century This superb Louis-Philippe period chest of drawers perfectly embodies the understated elegance and refinement of the...
Walnut
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H 37.25 in W 51.13 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Commode Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Book-Matched Marble Top
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Commode, Dresser or Chest of Drawers in the Louis Philippe style. Our Antique French Commode was made with Burl-Walnut that has been carefully Book-Matched with a beau...
Marble, Brass
French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut and Ebonized Wall Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an outer molded ebonized edge on a burl walnut veneer background with an interior ebonized frame molding with top arched corners, second quarter of the 19th century.
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe walnut commode from France with a beautifully grained and banded top, following down to simple sides and four drawers which are made from burl walnut for ...
Walnut
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H 36.75 in W 50 in D 23.75 in
Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Five-Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome Louis Philippe antique chest of drawers was crafted in walnut circa 1860, and features richly figured burl walnut throughout the drawer fronts.
Walnut, Burl
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H 39 in W 51 in D 23.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the nineteenth century with a facade of book matched walnut and solid wa...
Marble, Brass
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H 29 in W 32 in D 32 in
19th Century French Louis-Philippe Burl Walnut and Felt Folding Game Table
Located in Dallas, TX
The table is constructed in solid walnut and richly veneered in beautifully figured burl walnut, showcased across the top and apron with expressive grain patterns and a warm, honey-t...
Felt, Walnut, Burl
$3,297
H 39.77 in W 51.58 in D 22.45 in
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer with Marble Top
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
19th century French chest of drawers, commode, mahogany veneered. Louis Philippe style, with grey marble top. There is one key with this piece, the key fits on all for drawers. The ...
Mahogany
$1,754Sale Price|56% Off
H 38.59 in W 46.46 in D 21.26 in
French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers, Marble Top 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers 19th mid-century Wood plane and white marble top Four drawers Good antique condition, with minor signs of age and wear. Shipping: wooden cas...
Marble
19th Century Burl Ash Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century burl ash commode from France . This is a period Louis Philippe piece, with a fabulous gray marble top. The color and matrix are absolutely amazing in this top! The cas...
Marble
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.
Find a collection of antique Louis Philippe seating, dining tables, bedroom furniture and other items on 1stDibs.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.