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.
Antique Red Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely little French Louis Phillipe style fireplace in war deep red marble. Nice rectangular and profiled topshelf above two simple but decorative corbels...
Marble
Antique French Fireplace Mantel in Limestone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice, straight and simple French fireplace mantel in multicolored grey limestone from the Burgundy area. This 19th century Louis Phillippe style fireplace is in great condition with ...
Limestone
19th Century French Country Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine and small Louis Philippe fireplace surround from the Beaune region in France. Its jambs are unique and bear a very special and distinct carvi...
Stone
Antique Belgian Black Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice French Louis Philippe style fireplace mantel in Belgian black marble. The double rectangular topshelf sits above a straight frieze with plain endblocks on both sides above st...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Antique Fireplace in Black Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireplace in black marble and lovely colored brocatelle marble details. The Louis Philippe style console fireplace mantel is...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
$3,200Sale Price|21% Off
19th Century Antique French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very warm colored French Corton limestone fireplace. Interior dimensions: Height: 41,7 in (106 cm) Width: 40,9 in (104 cm)
Limestone
Very Fine Quality Period Louis Philippe Fireplace in Belgian Black Marble
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality period Louis Philippe fireplace in Belgian Black marble. The shaped jambs carved lion's feet to base, surmounted by carved scrolls with acanthus leaves to front a...
Belgian Black Marble
19th Century Belgian Marble Inexpensive Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This late 19th century surround is in a brown Belgian marble. Simple and decorative with nice details on the front. Perfect for a small room. Measures: 106 cm EW 41.73" 100 cm EH ...
Marble
Timeless Bicolor Grey Stone Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless bicolor grey stone fireplace surround. The straight lines, simplicity, of this small fireplace are perfect fit for timeless interiors. The b...
Stone
$7,650Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Fireplace Mantel in Limestone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice sized an subtel decorated French “Campagnard” style fireplace mantel. This mantel comes from the burgundy area and was reclaimed from a nice proportioned small estate. The ...
Limestone
Timeless French Beige Reclaimed Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless French Beige Vintage limestone fireplace Surround. 19th century period Louis Philippe style fireplace in beige hard stone. It was...
Limestone
Elegant French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant French Vintage Fireplace surround. Small fireplace surround in a timeless beige limestone from the Louis Philippe period, 19th cent...
Limestone
19th Century Burgundy Hard stone Louis Philippe period Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround is original and in perfect condition. It has a very nice gallon. This one works perfect in a modern and minimalistic interior design. It is composed of three solid blocks. The bicolor stone...
Stone
19th Century Fine French Hard Stone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beautiful petite, small, hard stone fireplace surround in great condition with crystal vein. Not broken !! The beige honey hard stone has the looks of a nicely clean waxed French lim...
Stone
Fine French Small Antique Limestone Fireplace Surround for Cosy Country Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beautiful antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) with a nice patina, elegant details and in perfect condition. It is a very warm, deep honey colored stone which reflects the light in t...
Stone
Timeless Chique French Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine French classic and small vintage decorative fireplace surround in hard stone with Grey St-Anna marble inlay. The grey marble inlay g...
Limestone, Marble
19th Century Timeless Small French Antique Fireplace Surround in Grey Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a Louis Philippe antique Burgundy hard stone original fireplace surround with a demilune carved in the front. All of its pieces are solid and its proportions are very unusual...
Stone
Italian Fireplace in Veined Brown Marble
Located in London, GB
A good quality Italian fireplace in the Baroque manner in striking brown marble with white veining. The shaped frieze with heavy moulding and breakfront shelf above. A substantial pi...
Marble
French, Louis XIV Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An attractive Louis XIV style Carrara marble fireplace. The panelled frieze with good carving of flowers and foliage, with ribbons and quiver below initialed centre circular plaque. ...
Carrara Marble
George III Style Fireplace in White and Black Marble
Located in London, GB
A George III style white marble fireplace, inlaid with black veined Nero Marquina. Oval panel to centre of frieze, with rectangular panels either side. The shaped fluted jambs surmou...
Marble
$25,948
H 43.5 in W 57.63 in D 15.75 in
French Louis XVI Style Breche Violette Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XVI style breche Violette marble fireplace. The shaped, scrolled jambs with carved square paterae above. The bowed frieze with flutes throughout and shape...
Marble
$6,530Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 51.58 in D 13.39 in
antique marble fireplace of Carrara marble in Pompadour style
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful compact antique mantelpiece made of Carrara marble from the 19th century! This graceful mantle is in Pompadour style, characterized by the round ornament in the center of t...
Marble
Stylish Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in a dark brown Marquina marble. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design from the early 18th century. Could be made to any size and...
Marble
Impressive Rococo Fireplace Mantel in Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A very impressive French Rococo fireplace carved in statuary marble. The panelled frieze and bracketed jambs delicately carved with trailing fl...
Statuary Marble
Majolica Fireplace Mantel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Belle Époque South of France 19th century fireplace mantel frame, lavender color, hand sculptured and glazed. Measures: Middle part where the head is measures 21.5 and bottom middle ...
Majolica
$40,933
H 42.13 in W 53.15 in D 13 in
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Royal French Brêche Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This colorful antique fireplace chimney piece is executed in a Royal French Brêche Vendôme marble. The carving details are fine and of a high quality. I...
Marble
$794,354
H 75.6 in W 75.6 in D 8.67 in
Hand-Carved French Antique Limestone Fireplace, Louis XIII Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Sensational French antique fireplace surround for the connoisseur. Late 16th - early 17th century period chateau fireplace surround in great authent...
Limestone
Antique Fireplace Mantel - Breche Violetta - 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Louis XVI Fireplace – 19th Century – Brèche Violette (Breche Violetta) Marble
A truly exceptional, one-of-a-kind Louis XVI fireplace—crafted...
Marble
Antique French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice French Campagnard style fireplace mantel in lovely limestone. This gem comes from central France, burgundy area. Its perfect size make it possible to install this mantel in almo...
Limestone
Breche D' Alep Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful 19th century French Breche D' Alep marble fireplace mantel. This Louis Philippe style mantel has perfect usual dimensions, being a fragile marble this fireplace has severa...
Marble
Antique Fireplace in Deep Black Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very happy to offer this French Louis Phillipe fireplace in deep black belgian marble. This mantel came from the outskirts of Paris. The overall execution a...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Fireplace Mantel in Vert d'Estours Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely little French console fireplace in soft toned green and yellow Vert d' Estours marble. This perfect sized mantel has deep sides and profiled returns. This mantel is in gre...
Marble
Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Small, elegant French Louis Philippe style fireplace in striking back marble with some fossils and white veins. Perfect usable size, great condition. Ready to be shipped.
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Decorative Antique French Fireplace in Timeless Beige Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine silky touch limestone decorative fireplace mantel. This French hard timeless beige limestone reflects the light in the room. It has some small restorations and is ready for inst...
Limestone
Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Small, elegant French Louis Philippe style fireplace in striking back and white marble. Perfect usable size, great condition. Opening dimensions: Height: 29.92 inch or 76 cm. W...
Marble, Griotte Marble
Fireback / Backsplash Showing a Group of Horses
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Great looking antique cast iron fireback this square beauty can be used as a backsplash / fireback or as "horse art". Beautiful patina and great condition. Ready to be shipped an...
Iron
Late 19th Century French Double Door
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A French double door from the late 19th century or early 20th century. Each door constructed with 3 panels. Unrestored condition. Dimensions: 260 cm high / 102.36 inch high, ...
Wood
19th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Red Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely decorative Parisian fireplace mantel with nicely carved corbels. Executed in Belgian red marble this mantel was installed in a nice sized Pa...
Marble
Petit French Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely little French fireplace mantel in the style of Louis Philippe. This black and white spotted marble gem was installed on a movie set, the wooden mounting blocks are still in p...
Marble
Antique French Fireplace in Saint Anne Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French fireplace in Saint Anne marble Small, elegant French fireplace in the style of Louis Philippe. Perfect usable size. Inner frieze has bee...
Marble
Antique French Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Elegant French fireplace in the style of Louis Philippe. Beautiful warm colored, comes with original Parisian marble floor. Perfect usable size, great condition.
Marble