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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Pair of French Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Tazzas with Siena Marble Bases, 1830s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of French Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Tazzas with Siena Marble Bases, 1830s An elegant and architecturally refined pair of Grand Tour tazzas executed in richly dark-patinated b...
Siena Marble, Bronze
Large 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Copper Grape Gathering Basket
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A rare find, this very large mid-19th century copper grape gathering basket is from the region of Burgundy, France, and stands at an impressive 24.5 inches in height. Riveted handles...
Copper, Tin
Beautiful Miniature Table/Dish in Gilded and Patinated Bronze. 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful miniature table/dish in gilded and patinated bronze. Made in France. 1830s-1840s. Wear consistent with age and use. .
Bronze
A fine pair of 19th century gilt bronze cherubs with crystal tops and marble bas
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of large 19th century French gilt bronze cherubs with breche marble bases and crystal tops.
Crystal, Bronze
$647Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century Ruby Red Bohemian Crystal Cup with Enameled Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Ruby red, Bohemian crystal cup with a large, petal-shaped rim. It is decorated with enameled rinceau that is highlighted with gilded, flowering branches. The rim, stem and foot have ...
Crystal
Hand Cut Lead Crystal Teal Candy Dish with Cover by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning hand cut lead crystal teal or aqua candy dish with a cover created as a work of art by the hands of the finest Czech glass workers. The Caesar Crystal Company in the Czech Republic has been selling hand cut lead crystal pieces since 1861 and is known as one of the finest in the world. This crystal candy dish with cover...
Crystal
19th Century Lectern Louis-Philippe Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This Louis-Philippe period table lectern in cherrywood resting on four turned legs, has three positions for three different reading angles. France, circa 1840.
Cherry
Pair of Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Urns on Marble Bases
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of gilt bronze Grand Tour urns mounted on marble bases.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Grape Basket
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French wicker grape basket. 1890. Dimensions 35.5 inches (90 cms) wide 23 inches (58 cms) deep 11 inches (28 cms) high.
Wicker
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze & Marble Cherubs on Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, late 19th to early 20th century. Pair of gilt bronze cupid mantel statuettes, one with bow drawn and one removing an arrow, on white marble plinths...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Folk Art Storage Basket
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 19th century French folk art storage basket. coiled construction with straw and bark. Ca 1890 France.
Straw
Early 20th Century French Wicker Grape Harvesting Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic mid-20th-century French grape harvesting basket, handwoven in the Champagne region during the 1940s. This charming vineyard basket was once an essential tool during the ...
Wicker
$2,400
H 9.65 in Dm 11.82 in
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Putti and Marble Centerpiece
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 19th Century French Empire gilt bronze putti and marble centerpiece The centerpiece stands on a triangular, fluted base with arched feet; on th...
Marble, Bronze
$9,500 / set
H 12 in Dm 5 in
Pr. 19th Century Antique Bohemian White Over Clear Crystal Maiden Portrait Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Louis XVI style Bohemian white over clear crystal maiden portrait vases with hand-painted gilt décor. Each is beautifully hand-painted with gorgeous maidens lo...
Crystal
$4,253
H 12.21 in W 16.54 in D 9.45 in
A Large Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A large Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze bowl, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Sèvres porcelain and ormolu bowl, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 31cm, W: 42...
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Wicker Grape Harvesting Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming and sculptural mid-20th-century French wicker grape harvesting basket, sourced from the vineyards of the Champagne region. Crafted entirely by hand, this basket was used d...
Wicker
19th Century American County Gathering Basket
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful large American stave woven splint basket from the 19th century, with a double rolled rim and a single swinging bentwood handle, attributed to G.W. Adams Gathering baskets like this were used to gather fruits, vegetables, flowers, and eggs from the farm. Rustic yet elegant, very good quality, made with exceptional craftsmanship, With its rustic presence and nice proportions, this antique American wicker basket will be a great addition to any room, perhaps used in a living room or bedroom, to store kindling or toys or in a kitchen or hallway, possibly for rolled hand towel storage...
Wicker
Sold
H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 in
Paris Porcelain Set of Three French Antique Porcelain Baskets Made, circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of three French Paris Porcelain baskets comprising an oval-shaped centerpiece and a pair of matching round baskets all decorated with brow...
Porcelain
Louis-Philippe Pair of Porcelain Goblets
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of porcelain vases embellished with openwork lattices, multicolored flowers and gold palmettes. Each vase rests on a foliated pedestal foot and a terraced, hexagonal base. The s...
Porcelain
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Copper Grape Gathering Basket
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A rare find, this very large early nineteenth century copper grape gathering basket is from the region of Burgundy, France, and stands at an impressive 33 inches in height. Riveted h...
Copper, Tin
Antique French Porcelain Baskets 'Corbeilles' Gilded Mid-19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant pair of large openwork Empire-era Paris Porcelain baskets would make a perfect centerpiece or would look stunning on a mantle. Crafted in mid-19th century France to hol...
Porcelain
Magnificent Large Ormolu-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Dish
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular sweetmeat or candy dish comes from the Sevrès dinner service made in 1832 for King Louis-Philippe's chateaux of Compiègne and Sa...
Ormolu
Pair of Antique French Porcelain Gilded Baskets 'Corbeilles'
Located in Katonah, NY
An elegant pair of gilded Paris porcelain pierced baskets with everted rims. They stand on square bases. This pair would enhance any sideboard or table.
Porcelain
19th Century Ruby Red Bohemian Crystal Cup with Enameled Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Ruby red, Bohemian crystal cup with a large, petal-shaped rim. It is decorated with enameled rinceau that is highlighted with gilded, flowering branches. The rim, stem and foot have ...
Crystal