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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Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box. It includes a red velvet interior and original crystal and silver-plated jars and box with a secret compartment that is spri...
Walnut
French, Louis Philippe Walnut Speciman Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This French, Louis Philippe walnut speciman commode has a little more top above a frieze operating as a drawer over two long drawers and raised on shaped bracket feet, circa 1840.
Walnut
19th Century French Large and Finely Gilt Bronze Casket
Located in Dallas, TX
Finest quality French 19th century bronze doré box. Beautiful scenes of cherubs at play on all sides. Boucher scenes. Lined with a beautiful silk original key.
Bronze
French Palais Royal Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin is a fine French example dating to the Louis Philippe I period, circa 1830. Finished in richly figured rosewood, the wri...
Brass
1890s Louis Philippe Brown and Green Lacquered Wood Sicilian Box
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This wood Sicilian box is a unique and culturally rich artifact, combining elements of 19th-century design, regional influence, and artistic craftsmanship. The box is crafted from wo...
Wood, Lacquer
1890s Louis Philippe Red and Blue Lacquered Wood Sicilian Box
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This wood Sicilian box is a unique and culturally rich artifact, combining elements of 19th-century design, regional influence, and artistic craftsmanship. The box is crafted from wo...
Fruitwood, Lacquer
French Mid-19th Century Leather and Gilt Decorated Jewelry Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a slightly domed top with gilt decorated banding above a conforming case with a brass escutcheon.
$331Sale Price|20% Off
Louis-Philippe period ointment box in native wood and marquetry, 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming little box of the Louis-Philippe period in native wood with marquetry net and the word "odeur" inlaid on the lid. The interior covered with a blue fabric and a purple velvet...
Porcelain, Wood
$851Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Miniature Chest with Secret Compartment, Italy, 1880
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A miniature chest with secret for Your jewels: a little brass rod closes all drawers from the top of the first drawer. Outwarding it is a perfect ornament. Suitable for collection. M...
Fruitwood
A French Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Caddy, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Caddy, 19th Century Description: Features iridescent mother-of-pearl shells housed within a fire-gilded brass frame. Produced in Paris ...
Bronze
$3,246
H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewellery Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine large antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain jewellery casket, circa 1860 in date. This magnificent casket is rectangular in shape with the lid and each side exce...
Porcelain
$1,250
H 14.5 in W 18.75 in D 11 in
Early 19th Century French Empire Apprentice Commode in Walnut with Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century French Empire Apprentice Commode in walnut with lift top. Table top item.
Walnut
Jewelry Box Brass Swan Bird Red Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
A '70 modern red lacquer or high-gloss 'demi-lune' box with inlayed brass swan bird design, circa 1970s. A chic decorative box for jewelry (as demonstrated)...
Brass
Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Box
$540Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Bodil Eje Danish Rosewood Box by Alfred Klitgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully crafted solid rosewood trinket box by Danish craftsman Alfred Klitgaard, circa 1960s. Very detailed construction and exquisite finish with a gorgeous Bodil Eje orange / l...
Rosewood, Ceramic
Outstanding Large 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Jewelry Casket Box
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Outstanding Large 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Jewelry Casket Box Dimensions : 14" Tall X 16" Wide X 11" Deep This gorgeous Antique jewelry ...
Ormolu
Palais Royal Horse-Drawn Carriage Trinket Box 19th Century
Located in Munich, DE
A ‘Palais Royal’ miniature horse-drawn carriage trinket box made with mother of pearl, silver-plated horses and gold plated metal. 19th century.
Marble, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
$1,070
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Antique French Silvered & Gilt Jewellery Casket Box AB Paris 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Antique silvered and gilt on copper French jewellery casket, signed AB Paris and Circa 1880 in date. Of rectangular form this wonderful casket is of very high quality and features the lid and sides decorated with relief cast scenic panels...
Copper
$1,795Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.6 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveling Vanity Dressing Box, circa 1870
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th century English coromandel and rosewood fitted travel vanity or dressing box, circa 1870. This fine box contains the original contents including silverplate lidded cut glass jars, sewing tools...
Silver Plate
$350
H 2 in W 4 in D 3 in
1950's Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Speciman Wood Box by Norman Brumm
Located in Red Lion, PA
1950s Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Specimen Wood Box by Norman Brumm This small but striking 1950s decorative box by Norman Brumm showcases the artist’s signature Brutalist ...
Brass
Regency Rosewood Writing Box, English, Circa 1825, Brass Inlay
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality, charming 19th century Regency Italian late baroque period walnut 2-drawer table, late 17th/early 18th century period rosewood writing box h...
Rosewood
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H 10 in W 20.75 in D 14.75 in
French Louis Philippe Period Dark Walnut Veneered 1-Drawer Box, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
The outer covered in beautifully dark grained walnut veneer and having a slightly domed top, the top opening to reveal raw burl walnut separated storage compartments, the bottom of t...
Walnut
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H 7.88 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
1870s Louis Philippe Light Blue and Brown Lacquered Wood Sicilian Box
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This lacquered wood Sicilian box is a unique and culturally rich artifact, combining elements of 19th-century design, regional influence, and artistic craftsmanship. The box is craft...
Fruitwood, Lacquer
1870s Louis Philippe Orange and Blue Lacquered Wood Sicilian Box
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This wood Sicilian box is a unique and culturally rich artifact, combining elements of 19th-century design, regional influence, and artistic craftsmanship. The box is crafted from wo...
Fruitwood, Lacquer
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H 5.32 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
Large French box in marquetry wood -Star - Louis Philippe period France 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful jewelry box, tea box, storage box, document box in inlaid oak wood. Marquetry medallion in the shape of a 6-pointed star. One of the branches of the star has a slight defec...
Wood
Circa 1830 French Gilt Bronze Coffret, The Kings of France
Located in Dallas, TX
This lovely gilt bronze coffret was cast and hand-chiseled in France, circa 1830 (engraving technique known as ciselure). A flip-top lid adorned with fruit, foliate, and floral motif...
Bronze
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H 10.5 in W 12.75 in D 9.5 in
French Burl Walnut Ebony & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tantalus with Bun Feet C. 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
French burl walnut ebony, brass, and mother of pearl inlaid Tantalus with hinged folding top, flanking hinged sides, cross banded tulip wood, original locking mechanism with key, fitted interior with gilt crystal bar ware...
Crystal, Brass
1890s Antique Hand-Painted Wood Italian Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An antique box hand-painted in Italy, it's in original conditions.
Fruitwood
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H 7.2 in W 9.5 in D 6.9 in
Top Quality 19th Century Olive Wood Jewelry, Treasure Box, Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
A beautiful antique and all handcrafted jewelry box with a fine and padded interior. This rare and practical size jewelry box makes a beautiful accessory for a lady with an eye for ...
Brass
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H 15 in W 19.75 in D 9.25 in
19th Century, French Louis Philippe Walnut Miniature Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bathroom counter with this miniature chest of drawers. Crafted in France circa 1890, the petite fruitwood "Commode de Maitrise" (or masterwork created by a cabinetm...
Marble
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H 15 in W 18.5 in D 11.5 in
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Miniature Commode Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bathroom counter with this miniature antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France circa 1830, the petite fruitwood ...
Brass
French Kings Wood and Brass Bound Fleur-de-Lis Strong Box, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Kings wood and brass bound Fleur-de-lis strong box with scalloped brass edge banding, centered locking mechanism with key, hinged door revealing two lower secret interior draw...
Brass, Iron
Finest Antique French Pink "Boulle" Inkwell / Desk Set, circa 1830
Located in Bath, GB
A truly exquisite and rare antique inkstand / desk set made in France, circa 1830. Made from fine polished brass, it has pink enamel and Mother of Pearl worked into the brass in a bo...
Brass