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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19th Century Louis Philippe Miniature Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe miniature sample commode made of solid walnut with French polish finish. Three dovetailed drawers with turned knobs and one hidden top drawer. The top k...
Marble
French bronze jewellery casket decorated with rural scenes circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This delightful small, very fine quality French mid 19th century bronze jewellery casket is beautifully decorated with finely cast panels. The four sides have rural scenes depicting...
Bronze
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.
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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
19th Century Tramp Art Jewelry Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century tramp art jewelry box from England. The box has a domed top with layers upon layers of molded edges, leading up to a graceful formed...
Fruitwood
19th Century Napoleon III Wood Marquetry Teacaddy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined antique French tea caddy from the end of Napoleon III. The box is beautifully inlaid with different types of wood and brass, outside around ...
Brass, Bronze
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
$1,649
H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 0.6 in
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853
By Thornhill, Henry William Dee
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century very rare Victorian solid silver vesta case and lighter, in a shape of a horseshoe, opening on both sides, with a compartment for matches and a striker, with wheel to wind the lighter wick, one side is applied with initials "E.H". Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1853 (S), Maker's mark H.W.D (Henry William Dee...
Silver
$1,315
H 3.12 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Rare Bronze Sculptural Casket / Box Panels with Historical Roman Empire Scenes
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality antique box with Roman scenes on all four sides and on top. If you are a collector or enthousiast of anything to do with emperial Rome then this rare, meaningful and hi...
Bronze
19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Thomas Sergent, circa 1880 unsigned. Naturalistic movement of the end of 19th century. The jar have the shape of a trunk with a bir...
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The elaborately carved snuff box with a scene of two mermaids on the cover and deeply carved shell on the reverse.
Boxwood
Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. Charming antique miniature chest of drawers. The chest has a marble top. The case is figured mahogany, with four stacked drawers, the ...
Marble, Brass
$1,069
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
19th CENTURY JEWELRY BOX WITH STONES
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined and unique jewelry box made of carved wood, covered with hand-embossed and silver-plated metal veneer. The piece features riveted hinges and a tempera-lacquered interior in s...
Stone, Metal
$2,100
H 6 in W 7 in D 5 in
19th Century French Empire Cloisonné Bronze Jewelry Casket with Velvet Interior
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century French Empire cloisonne bronze jewelry casket with blue velvet interior By: unknown Material: bronze, velvet, enamel, metal, copper Technique: gilt, cloisonné, champlevé, cast, molded, metalwork Dimensions: 5 in x 7 in x 6 in Date: late 19th century, circa 1890 Style: Napoleon III, Rococo Revival, Neoclassicism Place of origin: France This richly gilded jewelry...
Bronze, Enamel, Metal, Copper
$3,244
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
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H 15.16 in W 9.26 in D 6.7 in
Beautiful Miniature chest of drawers in Mahogany from Paris in the 1840s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Miniature chest of drawers in Mahogany (Swietenia mahogoni) from Paris, France. Made during the 1840s i Louis Philippe. Sold by a company in 256 Rue Saint- Honor’e in Paris...
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
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H 1.58 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Mother of Pearl sewing necessaire, etui, circa 1840. The hinged fitted case with geometric mother of pearl & abalo...
Silver, Steel
Early 20th Century Oval Jewelry Box in Cut Crystal
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this rare crystal box dating back to the early 20th century, featuring a gilded brass frame. It is perfect for keeping your jewellery or sweet treats. It offers ample ...
Crystal, Brass
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 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
Jewelry box in native wood and marquetry - Louis Philippe period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful box in native wood with a rounded lid decorated with two bands of marquetry. The interior, lined with yellow velvet, has two mobile compartments whose lids are equippe...
Velvet, Palisander
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H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Louis-Philippe Period Walnut Box with Doucine and Marquetry, circa 1840
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful jewelry box in walnut. The four sides in doucine are decorated with a marquetry border, the top is decorated with a diamond also in m...
Walnut
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H 1.97 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Charming Little Mahogany Jewelry Box Louis-Philippe Period, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Lovely mahogany jewelry box Louis-Philippe period. The interior has a mirror and is lined with silk and velvet. France Mid-19th century.
Mahogany
19th Century French Miniature Commode or Sampler
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe miniature commode, or chest of drawers, made of solid walnut with waxed finish. Three dovetailed drawers with old fabric lining and original bras...
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Miniature Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style miniature marquetry sample commode made of solid walnut and veneer of walnut. Three dovetailed drawers with brass hardware, working locks a...
Brass
19th Century Louis Philippe Miniature Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
19th century Louis Philippe miniature sample commode made of solid walnut with bookmatched veneer of walnut. Three drawers with brass knobs and one hidden top drawer. Old paper linin...
Walnut
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H 11.25 in W 16 in D 6.5 in
19th Century, French Louis Philippe Walnut Miniature Commode with Marquetry
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique miniature chest of drawers from France, circa 1840. Marquetry work on all three drawers with rich patina and original bronze hardware....
Bronze