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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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
$1,678Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Fruitwood
$1,252Sale Price|20% Off
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
$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
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Oval Desktop Picture Frame, ca 1900
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XVI style bronze oval photo or picture desktop easel frame from circa the 1900s. This adorable picture frame is made of bronze and brass and has an easel supporting leg ...
Bronze, Brass
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
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
$371
H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Ormolu Gilt Bronze Picture Frame - Louis XVI Style - France
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique ormolu gilt bronze picture frame. Very fine details, Louis XVI style. France, circa 1880-1890. The picture frame is 15,5 cm tall, the diameter is Ø12 cm. Diame...
Bronze
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
French Antique Oak Easel, Adjustable Height, Circa 1870
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful easel is adjustable in the height and on the side.
Oak
$1,217Sale Price|30% Off
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
$475
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Antique Wall Picture Frame, Louis XVI. Style, Hanging Photo, France, 5 x 5 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame for wall installation, France, circa 1880. Picture size: 5 cm x 5 cm. Hanging ring on the top for wall installation, hidden behind a wonderful bow and f...
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.75 in W 40.5 in D 5.5 in
Oversized 46" Antique Victorian First Finish Gilt Wood Oval Frame c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
This elegant oversized antique Victorian gilt wood oval frame, dating from circa 1890, exemplifies the decorative grandeur and refined craftsmanship characteristic of the late 19th c...
Giltwood
$296Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.37 in W 1.97 in D 0.79 in
Antique Picture Frame, Brass Photo Frame, France, 2 x 3 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful picture frame, France circa 1930. Picture size: 2 cm x 3 cm. Brass frames are distinguished by their characteristic golden color, which intensifies over time through the fo...
Brass
Antique Carved Gilt Wood Frame With Glass C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Carved Gilt Wood Frame with Glass C1900 Measures - 25"H x 23"W x 4.75"D A beautifully crafted antique carved gilt wood frame from around 1900. This piece features intricate...
Giltwood
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