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Louis Philippe Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

LOUIS PHILIPPE STYLE

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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Style: Louis Philippe
Louis-Philippe Ormolu Clock, Esmeralda or Dancer with a Tambourine
Louis-Philippe Ormolu Clock, Esmeralda or Dancer with a Tambourine

Louis-Philippe Ormolu Clock, Esmeralda or Dancer with a Tambourine

$5,050

Louis-Philippe Ormolu Clock, Esmeralda or Dancer with a Tambourine

Located in Paris, FR

Early 19th century Louis-Philippe figural Ormolu clock featuring an oriental woman playing tambourine. She wears a crown of flowers and a rich pearl jewelry displays. The dancer is Esmeralda, a 16 years old Gypsie girl in Victor Hugo's 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (Notre-Dame de Paris). The patinated bronze dial is composed of twelve, white enamel cartridges that mark the hours with Roman numerals. This antique desk clock...

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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style

$11,880Sale Price|26% Off

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style

Located in Warsaw, PL

Mantel clock 19th century Louis Philippe Charles X period ormolu pendulum with malachite plinth. This stunning clock is surmounted by a gilded bronze figure of a Greek god – Apollo playing on a lyre, seated on the malachite square...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

A Boy and His Dog, 19th Century French Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock
A Boy and His Dog, 19th Century French Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock

A Boy and His Dog, 19th Century French Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock

$3,184Sale Price|20% Off

A Boy and His Dog, 19th Century French Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in 263-0031, JP

A French fire-gilt bronze clock depicting a boy and his dog, Louis Philippe Era, 1830-48. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition with key and pendulum.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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H 15.16 in W 11.23 in D 4.34 in

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Located in Belmont, MA

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1890s French Antique Louis Philippe Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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H 20.87 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 in

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Louis XVI Style Pink Porcelain Mantel Clock, 19th Century
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H 15.36 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in

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Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris

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H 19 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris

Located in New York, NY

Style of Robert Osmond, circa 1776. Movement signed 'Freres, Paris,' third quarter of the 19th century.

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19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock
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19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock

By Claude Galle

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock. circa 1810 clock Napoleonic Empire Bronze Dore. La Liseuse" clock after Reiche, by Claude Galle & Grand Girad.  Signed in Paris

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Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set
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Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

$24,749 / set

H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 9.06 in

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu, Champlevé enamel and onyx clock garniture. Having an impressive pair of six branch candelabra with white onyx urns, inset champ...

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A Louis XVI Style Ormolu Cartel Clock
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A Louis XVI Style Ormolu Cartel Clock

$3,800

H 24 in W 18 in D 12 in

A Louis XVI Style Ormolu Cartel Clock

Located in Sheffield, MA

With a circular white enamel dial, surmounted by swags and ending with a woman’s face. Morbiere Movement

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Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Alabaster Mantel Clock
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Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Alabaster Mantel Clock

$2,350

H 17 in W 12.5 in D 4.5 in

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Alabaster Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Alabaster Portico Mantel Clock, late 19th century, the circular enamel dial, with strike on bell movement, surmounted by an urn and supported by four flute...

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19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock
19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock

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$5,224

H 19.3 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in

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Located in Brighton, Sussex

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19th Century French Louis XVI Style "Astronomy" Mantel Clock, circa 1845
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H 14.97 in W 21.66 in D 6.3 in

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By Perrelet

Located in Greven, DE

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1840s French Antique Louis Philippe Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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19th Century Eight Day Gilt Brass Carriage Clock with Alarm by Orange, Paris
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19th Century Eight Day Gilt Brass Carriage Clock with Alarm by Orange, Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A most unusual engraved gilt-brass French carriage clock by A. Orange, c. 1860.   Case The attractive beautifully engraved gilt-brass clock of unusual shape has four shaped pillar...

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Louis-Philippe Antique Clock in Bronze with Equestrian Statuette
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Located in Paris, FR

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Three-Piece Clock Garniture by Raingo Frères, Paris
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Louis Philippe table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis Philippe table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table clocks and desk clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis Philippe table clocks and desk clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table clocks and desk clocks, popular names associated with this style include and Raingo Frères. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for table clocks and desk clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,942 and tops out at $105,293 while the average work can sell for $9,809.

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