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.
19th Century Single Brass Arm Sconce
Located in New York, NY
19th-Century Single-Arm Brass Wall Sconce, France, early to mid-19th century (circa 1820–1850), Restoration to early Louis-Philippe period. This sculptural sconce is formed as a hori...
Brass
Gorgeous Italian bronze candlestick with cherubs, 1980s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Gorgeous Italian bronze candlestick with cherubs, 1980s
Bronze
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF PORCELAIN CANDLESTICKS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of single-light candlesticks in polychrome porcelain, perfect for illuminating any environment with style and refinement. The decoration of vine shoots and plant racemes...
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Pair of Lyre Shaped Four-Light Candelabras
Located in NICE, FR
This stunning pair of candelabras is made of gilded bronze and crystal, consisting of four lights each. The gilded bronze structure is designed in the shape of a lyre, adding a touch...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Louis Philippe Gilt Bronze Candelabra, French, Circa 1840
Located in Montreal, QC
Each well modeled as a youth in Renaissance dress, one foot upon a gourd and supporting a four-light candelabrum, the arms cast with acanthus, the st...
Bronze
Elegant pair of Candlesticks in Louis Philippe. Dark patinated and gilded bronze
Located in Knivsta, SE
A very Elegant pair of Candlesticks in Louis Philippe. France during the 1830s. The dark patinated and gilded bronze brings a very sophisticated contrast. Wear consistent with age a...
Bronze
Pair of 19th-C French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks w/ Grape and Vine Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th-century French gilt bronze candlesticks, France, mid-19th century (circa 1840–1870), Louis-Philippe to Second Empire period. Each raised on a broad circular base richly ...
Bronze
18th C. Louis-Philippe Bronze Ormolu W White & Rouge Marble Figural Candelabrum
Located in Germantown, MD
A 18th Century Louis-Philippe Bronze Ormolu With White and Mottled Rouge Marble six-light Figural Candelabrum in clean antique condition. It stands 27'5" tall.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Louis-Philippe Period 16-Light Gilt-Bronze Sconces by Denière
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Louis-Philippe Period Sixteen-Light Ormolu Wall Appliques Attributed to Jean-François Denière Of superlative quality and scale, constructed entirely from fire-gilded bronz...
Ormolu
Signed Pair of French Seven-Light ‘Aux Canephores’ Gilt Bronze Candelabra
By Louis Valentin Elias Robert
Located in Berlin, DE
This magnificent signed pair of seven-light candelabra is an outstanding example of the exceptional craftsmanship and highly refined style of French Classicism during the Bourbon Res...
Marble, Bronze
$624Sale Price|20% Off
c1840 French Louis Philippe Documented Baccarat "Chamber Stick" Candle Holder
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal "Chamber Stick" Candle Night Lamp. Documented and made by Baccarat France. Rare treasure.
Crystal
$1,648 / set
Set of Two Candle Holder – Silver Plated
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This pair of antique silver plated candle holder embodies the refined artistry of early 19th-century American silversmithing. Its slender profile, delicate detailing, and elegant pro...
Silver Plate
19th Century Pair of Double Patina Bronze Candlesticks
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this rare pair of candlesticks in double patina from the 19th century period of the Bourbon Restoration in France. The brown-patinated stem with a three-sided cha...
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks from the Bourbon Restoration Period
Located in NICE, FR
This unique pair of 19th-century candlesticks in gilt bronze from the Bourbon Restoration period in France (1814 – 1830) features fancy palmette decorations and fluted stems. They ...
Bronze
$357Sale Price|20% Off
French Pair of Red Patinated Turned Wood Parisian Theater Candlesticks 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Pair of 19th century wooden candlesticks turned with an old very worn red paint which gives them a very beautiful patina. The underside of the candlesticks is covered with m...
Wood
19th Century Pair Louis Philippe Candle Holders
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Pair Louis Philippe Candle Holders Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Angelic Figural Candelabras, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze and painted candelabras with five scrolled floral acanthus arms, adorned with flanking angelic figures standing on circular spheres over squared plinths wi...
Bronze
$712Sale Price|25% Off
H 12.25 in W 7 in D 5 in
Louis XVI Style Putto Ormolu Patinated Bronze and Marble Candlestick
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This French candleholder, in the style of Clodion, is mounted on white statuary Carrara marble. The patinated putto holds a candle support of flowering acanthus leaves. Circular and rectangular marble shapes...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$8,950Sale Price|22% Off
H 24 in W 14 in D 7 in
Pair 19th Century French Empire Figural Bronze 2 Arm Wall Sconces Sothebys
Located in Roslyn, NY
A pair of very fine 19th century French empire doré bronze figural two-arm sconces. The left facing figure is of a woman, and countering her is the right facing man. Provenance to...
Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Granite Bases, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Antique gilt bronze candelabra with granite bases, pair Offered for sale is a pair of antique bronze and gilt bronze candelabras presented upon granite bases. Each of the candelab...
Granite, Bronze
$1,200 / set
H 27.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Louis XVI Style, Candelabras, Gilt Bronze, Crystal, France, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Candelabras, Gilt Bronze, Crystal, France, 1960s Each having four lights one wired and one not wired. The base strong and sturdy with hanging crystals. The pair in ...
Crystal, Brass
$565 / set
H 5.91 in Dm 3.94 in
19th Century Candlesticks - Empire Style - Gilded and Patinated Bronze - France
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant pair of French candlesticks in Empire style, circa 1880–1890. Made of finely cast and engraved bronze with a beautiful contrast between the gilded and dark patinated sections...
Bronze
Pair of 18th Century French Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in France during the 1700s, this pair of bronze candlesticks has a lovely patination, giving them a glossy brown color. The highly contoured and curved bases are mirrored by the...
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century Seven-Light Candelabra
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Excellent Pair of Late 19th/Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Parcel-Gilt and Patinated Bronze Seven Light Candelabra Each with openwork tripod base cast with hoof feet, the standard with three cherub busts...
Bronze
$4,200
H 10.25 in Dm 4.75 in
Pair of French Empire Period Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An exceptional pair of French Empire period candlesticks executed in finely chased fire-gilt ormolu and contrasting dark patinated bronze, dating to the early 19th century. Each cand...
Bronze, Ormolu
$595 / set
H 11.02 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Italian Postmodern Metal Candlesticks, Memphis Style, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Italian postmodern candlesticks from the 1980s, executed in metal with a graphic, architectural composition characteristic of Memphis-inspired design. Each piece is constr...
Stone, Metal
Pair of Candlesticks or Candleholders, Patinated Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlestick in patinated bronze. It has a square base with flattened corners and decorated with moldings that create a staggering until almost reaching the barrel, worked as...
Bronze
Pair of Candlesticks or Candleholders, Patinated Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlestick in patinated bronze. The base washer shows a decoration based on moldings, while the barrel rises from a pedestal topped by a large pearl and is shaped like a va...
Bronze
Pair 19th Century brass candlesticks
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 19th Century brass candlesticks, having turned and shaped columns raised on a square platform base. Circa 1860.
Brass
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H 15.25 in Dm 4.5 in
Pair of Italian Louis Philippe Mid 19th Century Carved Giltwood Candlesticks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Louis Philippe carved giltwood candlesticks from the mid 19th century with foliage and tripod bases. This exquisite pair of Italian Louis Philippe carved giltwood c...
Giltwood
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H 33.08 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
19th Century Lacquered Wood Palm Holder with Original Metal Floral Composition
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A Sicilian wooden palm holder with an original painted iron floral composition, handcrafted in Italy in the late 19th century, features green and brown lacquered wood. The palm holde...
Iron
19th Century Lacquered Wood Sicilian Palm Holder With Shell Composition
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two lacquered wood palm holders with a shell composition, handcrafted in Sicily in the late 19th century, are in original condition with signs of use and age. The palm holders were o...
Shell, Wood, Lacquer
Beautiful Hanging Chandelier for a Candle in Opaline Glass from the 1840s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful hanging chandelier for a candle in opaline glass from the 1840s. Very cool color on the opaline glass with details in brass and gilded flowers. The chandelier has never ...
Brass
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H 31.5 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
Set of Two 19th Century Sicilian Palm Holders with Metal Flowers Composition
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A pair of gilded and lacquered wood Palm Holders with coeval Metal Flowers Composition hand-crafted in Sicily in the late 19th century, They were used as decorations in small private...
Metal
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H 18.1 in W 13.4 in D 13.4 in
Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Blue Painted Wood Sicilian Candelabra
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An antique hand-carved wood candelabra, blue painted wood as normal signs of use and age. It has been made in Sicily in the second part of 19th Century
Fruitwood, Lacquer
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H 14.75 in W 9 in D 6 in
Pair of French Late 19th C. Louis Philippe Style Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of French Louis Philippe style bronze candelabra features four candle arms as part of a bouquet of flowers and leaf work upon classically shaped urns with elaborate curved ...
Bronze
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H 21.66 in Dm 5.12 in
Late 19th Century Hand-Crafted Blue and White Painted Wood Sicilian Torcheres
Located in Aci Castello, IT
a pair of ancient Sicilian white and blue painted wood candlesticks in original conditions.
Fruitwood
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H 14.18 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
1870s Pair of Louis Philippe Gilt Bronze and Marble French Candlesticks
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two Angels candlesticks made in France in late 19th century. they are in very good conditions.
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Pair of Silvered Wood Italian Torcheres
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two italian candlesticks totally hand-carved in silvered wood, original good conditions considering use and age.
Silver Leaf
19th Century Set of Two Hand-Carved Lacquered Wood Sicilian Torcheres
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two light green lacquered and gilded wood torcheres made in Sicily in late 19th century, they are in good conditions considering use and age.
Fruitwood
1850s Antique Pair of Giltwood Sicilian Torcheres
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two original hand-carved Sicilian wood candlesticks made in the mid-19th century, original conditions and patina give them a superb antique look.
Giltwood