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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Large Gilded Wooden Picture Frame, Louis Philippe Style, France, 1870
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Large gilded wooden frame from the mid. 19th century, perfect for a large painting or a mirror. ref. O/6499.
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French Giltwood Picture Frame
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French giltwood picture frame with incised vine decoration and inner bead border. Warm gilt finish is in good condition with some losses to outer edges, slight corner ...
Giltwood
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Gilt Oval Antique Frame
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A beautiful antique gilt oval frame: perfect for a painting or a mirror... or alone to be admired. It's one of my antique gilt frames, hard to ...
Fruitwood
French Steel and Painted Decorative Fleur-de-lee Tripod Easel, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
French steel and painted decorative Fleur-de-lee tripod easel with pad feet, Late 19th century.
Steel
Gilded Carved Wooden Frame, Louis XV Style (rococo, Circa 1740–1760)
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Gilded Carved Wooden Frame, Louis XV Style (rococo, Circa 1740–1760)" Elegant carved wooden frame, covered with a red plate and remnants of original gilding, typical of the refined ...
Wood
$880Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.38 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Fine Antique French Neoclassical Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Picture Frame
Located in Miami, FL
A fine ornate antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze photo frame with back easel stand, Napoleon III era, circa 1880. Richly decorated with neoclassical style motifs such as faces...
Bronze
Victorian Period Wood Artist's Easel
Located in London, GB
This beautiful artist’s easel was created in England in circa 1900, in the early 20th century. The easel is of tripod form, being set on three supports. Its feet and top are scrolled...
Wood
Gilt Bronze Frame, Contemporary Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rectangular shape gilt bronze frame with a decor of small beads agglomerate. Contemporary work.
Bronze
Small Oval Antique Art Glass & Brass Micro Mosaic Picture Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small oval art glass and brass picture frame is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Italy in approximately 1920. The frame is composed of a brass frame with art glass ca...
Brass
French 19th Century Easel
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful easel is adjustable in the height and on the side.
Oak
$1,008
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 3.55 in
Large, Decorative Impressionist Wooden Frame, France Around 1880
Located in Hamburg, DE
This large and highly decorative Impressionist frame is made of wood and dates from around 1880 in France. A piece that can be used in a classic way to frame an oil painting or a modern graphic. But the frame can also be used in other ways. Either you make a mirror out of it, or you hang the frame on the wall as it is, as part of a collage. The gilding is original and of the period. The handmade stucco ornaments show, among other things, fulcrums and acanthus. The wooden frame has a really special and beautiful patina, fitting perfectly to lots of paintings...
Wood
Antique Giltwood Picture Frame. English 18th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely Georgian giltwood picture frame Carved pine with shallow gesso and gilt Original patina Internally or sight measures 19.25 x 24 inches. 48.5 x 61 cm Free UK shipping
Giltwood
$1,779
H 67.72 in W 27.56 in D 20.87 in
Paint-Splattered French Adjustable Wooden Artist's Easel Mid-20th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Paint-splattered wooden artist's easel, French mid-20th century design. This piece retains it's wonderful original patina with paint splatter..
Metal
Gold embossed Leather Picture frame France 1920s
Located in Den Haag, NL
A rare survivor this standing Picture frame . Brown Leather , Gold embossed . Silk insert . Good condition .
Leather
Italian Ebonized and Giltwood Picture or Mirror Frame, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant Italian frame featuring a substantial molded ebonized outer surround enriched by a finely crafted giltwood liner. The contrasting finishes of deep ebony tones and luminous...
Wood, Giltwood
$5,931
H 65.8 in W 26.2 in D 30 in
Outstanding Antique Studio or Gallery Easel / Drawing Display Stand with Wreath
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and excellent condition drawing or painting stand with hand carved wreath. Every now and then, a piece comes along that just stops you in your tracks. This antique...
Brass
Three Gilt Antique Frames
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6903 - Three sheet gilt antique frames: identical, perfect, rare. It's very difficult to find : if You have three drawings or watercolors, or photos, these frames are perfect. Inte...
Fruitwood