Louis Philippe Display Cabinet
Antique 19th Century Louis Philippe Buffets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Louis Philippe Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Cabinets
Nutwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Cabinets
Brass, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Cherry, Burl
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Vitrines
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Credenzas
Chestnut
Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Agate, Steel
Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Shelves
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Buffets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Cupboards
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
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 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Vitrines
Crystal
Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Buffets
Marble
Antique 19th Century Restauration Vitrines
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Cupboards
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 1830s Dutch Louis Philippe Corner Cupboards
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Antique 1830s French Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Louis Philippe Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
Antique 1850s Swedish Renaissance Revival Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Game Tables
Wood, Fruitwood, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Vitrines
Wood
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Vitrines
Blown Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Corner Cupboards
- 1
Louis Philippe Display Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Louis Philippe Display Cabinet?
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.
Find a collection of antique Louis Philippe seating, dining tables, bedroom furniture and other items on 1stDibs.
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.