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
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, 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 oak and brass mounted tea caddy by Tahan of Paris C1880
Located in Central England, GB
A most impressive and highly decorative French large size double tea caddy made in tightly grained rich oak. The rectangular box stands on circular shaped brass feet with brass bea...
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
Mid 19th Century Lidded Box - French - Walnut - Warm Patina
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant 19th-century French lidded box made of solid walnut with a beautiful warm patina. This cylindrical box features a finely turned lid with a small knob and a removable zinc lin...
Zinc
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.
$326Sale 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
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
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
$840Sale 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
$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
$3,202
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
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
Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Box. English. Dated 1865
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful burr walnut gentleman's dressing box or case Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Original patina. Not re-polished Almost complete interior Silver plated topped bottl...
Brass
$6,768
H 10.24 in W 14.97 in D 8.27 in
Allegories of Art, French 19th Century Large Jewelry Casket After Clodion
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Napoleon III Jewelry Casket In chiseled and silvered bronze, decorated with putti scenes in the style of Claude Michel dit Clodion (...
Bronze
$1,056
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
$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
$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
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Trinket Box, Folk Art 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved trinket box or catchall is perfect for the collector. Nice antique collectible to display in yo...
Wood
19th Century English Penwork Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Penwork Tea Caddy
Wood
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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 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
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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
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
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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