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 French Opaline Vase Hand Blown and Hand Painted with Flowers, Circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
This large French opaline vase, made around 1840, exemplifies the grace and refinement of early 19th-century decorative glass. Hand-blown and beautifully translucent, the vase ...
Opaline Glass
Antique Meissen Porcelain Vases with Serpent Handles, 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
A large and decorative pair of Meissen porcelain vases, of ancient Roman krater form, with handles shaped as entwined serpents. Highly ornamental, these vases represent an interesti...
Gold Leaf
Pair of French Porcelain Old Paris Figural & Foliage Scrolled Gilt Vases, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French porcelain Old Paris figural and foliage scrolled gilt vases, Early 19th Century
Porcelain, Paint
Massive Pair of Fine Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
A massive pair of fine antique French ormolu-mounted Sèvres style porcelain covered vases. Each of baluster form, the cover with foliate finial and laurel band, the body finely paint...
Bronze
Large Porcelain Vase, the Toilet of Venus After François Boucher
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large vase in fine Valentine porcelain in cobalt blue color and rich golden ornamentation of foliage and scrolls. Magnificent decor representing The Toilet of Venus...
Porcelain
$1,450 / set
19th Century Pair of Vases "Porcelaine de Paris"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century pair of vases "Porcelaine de Paris".
Porcelain
$7,902Sale Price|25% Off
Large Louis-Philippe Alabaster Pedestal with Urn
Located in Paris, FR
Sumptuous French alabaster pedestal crafted in the first half of the 19th century. Taking the form of an architectural column, this antique pedestal is topped by an urn accentuated w...
Alabaster
$3,775Sale Price|25% Off
Louis-Philippe Enameled Opaline Crystal Vase, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Baluster shaped vase in white, enameled opaline, with a multicolored decoration featuring bouquets of flowers on a white background. Gilded arabesques and latticework surround the bo...
Crystal
19th c. French Brass Oval Monteith Verrier Rafraichissoir or Jardinaire Cachepot
Located in Litchfield, CT
Antique 19th century French brass oval monteith jardiniere. Nicely shaped rim with pleasing bright patina. Measures 12" across over handles, 7 3/4" wide at the top opening and 4" tal...
Brass
Large Pair Mounted Gilt Bronze Sevres Style Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair mounted gilt bronze Sevres style porcelain vases. The decorations of these vases is magnificent the front is depicted mythological scenes and behind depicted scenes with...
Bronze
Important and Monumental Louis-Philippe Verre Opaline Vase, circa 1830
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An important and monumental Louis-Philippe Verre opaline vase. French, circa 1830. Standing at almost 54 inches (136 cm) this impressive vase is in white opaline glass with per...
Opaline Glass
French Three Hand Blown Onion Bulbous Neck Colored Glass Wine Jugs, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
French Three hand blown onion bulbous neck colored glass wine jugs, Mid 19th century.
Blown Glass
Pair French Vases Opaline Glass Hand Painted, circa 1835
Located in Katonah, NY
Pair of vases with hand-painted flowers on opaline glass. We see pink, purple, orange, lilac, and white flowers, all naturalistically rendered. The roses, daisies, and morning glory...
Opaline Glass
French Heavy Cast Figural Bronze Elephant Vase After Antoine Barye, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
French heavy cast figural bronze elephant vase after Antoine-Louis Barye, Signed A. Barye, Late 19th Century. Approximately 25lbs in weight.
Bronze
Sèvres Amphore by Château des Tuileries, French, Blue Gold, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This Sevres vase from the 19th century features a delicate light blue porcelain body adorned with etched friezes and foliages. The golden painting adds a touch of elegance, while th...
Porcelain
French Louis-Philippe Period 1840s Glass Apothecary Jars with Latin Labels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Six French glass apothecary lidded jars from the mid-19th century, priced and sold individually: $295 each. Created in France under the reign of king Louis-Philippe, each of this set...
Glass
Pair 19th c. French Empire Paris Porcelain Apricot Cachepot Planters & Stands
Located in Litchfield, CT
Pair 19th c. French Paris porcelain cachepot planters with lion mask handles in the Empire taste. Each decorated with panels of flowers on one side and courting couples in a landscap...
Porcelain
Gilt Bronze-Mounted English Samson Porcelain Decorative Urns
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A magnificent pair of gilt bronze-mounted English Samson porcelain decorative urns, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Each urn features a flattened baluster...
Bronze
$2,161Sale Price|29% Off
Limoges Blue Porcelain Vase, Salamander of Chambord, 1853
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Limoges amphora-style solifleur vase dated 1853, with deep navy blue glaze and gold enamel detailing, featuring the iconic Salamander of Château de Chambord. This elegant vase, cr...
Porcelain
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
1800s B&G Two-handled Gilt Porcelain Urn, Finely Hand-painted Floral Pattern
Located in Skien, NO
Important Gold-Gilt Porcelain Urn-Shaped Two-Handled Vase with Finely Painted Floral & Butterfly Scene A stunning museum-quality piece with a hand-painted floral and butterfly motif on one side and a beautiful colorful flower on the other. This well-preserved antique urn vase...
Porcelain
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Cherry Plant Stand with Zinc Liner
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or hallway with this elegant planter. Crafted in France circa 1970, and built of cherry wood, the rectangular flower holder stands...
Zinc
$14,881Sale Price / set|25% Off
Large Pair of Opaline Vases, Attributed to Jean François Robert
By Jean-Francois Robert
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of vases in white opaline and shaped like inverted balusters. The mouths of the vases have large waves, and the sides are decorated with branches of roses that are tied at the b...
Opaline Glass
$1,756Sale Price / set|25% Off
Louis-Philippe Porcelain Medici Vases
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of porcelain Medici vases set on high, square bases. All sides of the vases are decorated with bouquets of multicolored flowers on white background with accents of gold foliage ...
Porcelain, Glass
An early 19th century French porcelain miniature ewer
Located in Central England, GB
A Fine Quality Early 19th Century French Porcelain Miniature Ewer A splendid small French porcelain ewer, circa 1830 exquisitely hand painted w...
Porcelain
Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Imari Porcelain Cachepot
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large 19th century French gilt bronze mounted centerpiece with a Imari porcelain decorated bowl. Fine quality.
Bronze
$1,995Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Oratory Vases in Paris Porcelain
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of oratory vases of the Louis-Philippe period in Paris porcelain with golden highlights and polychrome decoration in reserves of Elegantes representing two young women in a fore...
Gold
Large Antique 19th Century Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique large Chinese porcelain vase. In the Rose Mandarin (Famille Rose) style. Decorated throughout with with various detailed scenes of people & plants. The body of ...
Porcelain
Massive Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece
Located in London, GB
19th century sevres style centrepiece with impressive gilding all around it.
Porcelain
A.V.E.M. Large Hand Blown Glass with Red and Yellow Murrhines, 1950s
By Murano 5
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large hand blown vase in Pulegoso glass with yellow and red murrhines by Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1950s.
Murano Glass
19th Century French Painted Porcelain Cache Pot with Snake Handles from Gien
By Gien
Located in Dallas, TX
This round and colorful antique planter was created in “Faïencerie de Gien," France, circa 1890. The large porcelain flower pot has intertwined snake handles, and features traditional Greek style motifs throughout. The sculptural, ceramic vase is decorated with hand painted traditional allegory motifs, including the Horn of plenty and lambrequin mantling decor. The elegant porcelain piece is in excellent condition with rich painted colors in the blue, white and yellow palette inside and out. Stamped Gien France underfoot for further authentication. The Faïencerie de Gien is a ceramic factory in the Loire Valley, founded in 1821 by Thomas Edme Hulm. Amongst the many faience manufacturers in the 19th century, the reputation of Gien is equal to those of the factories of Creil, Longwy or Sarreguemines. Gien further developed the technique of emaux cloisonné...
Porcelain
Pair of Oratory Vases in Paris Porcelain
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of oratory vases of the Louis-Philippe period in Paris porcelain with golden highlights and polychrome decoration in reserves of Elegantes representing two young women in a fore...
Gold
Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Style Iridescent Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Iridescent Vases Each of elongated baluster form, finely painted romantic scene , the reverse a river scene with a castle in ...
Bronze, Ormolu
$44,625 / set
H 25.5 in Dm 13 in
Pair of French "Bleu Poudre" Chinese Export Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Vases
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of antique French "bleu poudre" Chinese Export porcelain ormolu-mounted vases. This exceptional pair of Regence style bleu poudre porcelain vases are beautifully han...
Bronze
$126,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 12 in
Royal Pair of Sèvres Porcelain '1867 Paris Exhibition' Vases and Covers
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of ormolu-mounted Se`vres Porcelain Bleu Celeste '1867 Exhibition' vases and covers (‘Vase Paris de Milieu Garnis’), ‘l’Abreuvoir’ and ‘Le Retour’ De Champs’ 1860, one ...
Ormolu
$14,000 / set
H 19 in Dm 12 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters Each urn mounted with bow tied ribbons connected in the front and back with a foliate swags. In late 1...
Bronze, Ormolu
$6,338Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 15 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Louis XVI style chinoiserie gilt-bronze mounted Chinese export famille rose porcelain vases. The ovoid hand painted porcelain body with dual scenes of a sword presenta...
Ormolu
Very Fine Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase Covered top with an acorn style finial, above a long decorated spiral neck with raised gilt designs, the body s...
Bronze, Ormolu
Meissen Porcelain Urn Snake Handles Amphora, Germany
Located in New York, NY
An antique Meissen porcelain urn with snake handles amphora, circa early-20th century, Germany. This Meissen urn is hard-paste porcelain, hand painted, fea...
Porcelain
Sold
H 11 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Pair of French Louis-Philippe 1830s Baccarat Crystal Carafes with Etched Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis-Philippe period Baccarat crystal carafes from the mid-19th century, with etched decor. Born in the eastern town of Baccarat during the first half of the 19th c...
Crystal
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H 12 in W 21.5 in D 11 in
19th Century Antique French Louis Philippe Style Cast Iron Jardiniere Planter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique French Louis Philippe cast iron planter, crafted circa 1850/1860 in France. This exquisite piece boasts a gracefully curved silhouette resting upon delicate flared feet, ador...
Iron
19th Century French Apothecary Jar With Lid
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Apothecary Jar With Lid. beautiful shape.
Ceramic
Pair of Green Opaline Vases, 1840s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of green opaline, Louis-Philippe period. Circa 1840. Perfect condition. Measures: H: 26,5 cm, D: 10 cm.
Opaline Glass
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H 12 in Dm 4.5 in
Pair of French Old Pairs Painted Porcelain Vases with Scenic Landscapes, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Old Paris hand painted porcelain vases with scenic landscapes, Mid 19th Century Dimensions of each are 12 Tall / 4.5...
Porcelain, Paint
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H 5.52 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Bowl in Sèvres Porcelain Decorated with a Cupid from the Louis-Philippe Period
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
Sevres porcelain bowl with a gilded bronze mount. It is decorated with a winged and draped cupid seated on a cloud surrounded by bouquets of flow...
Bronze
Pair of Louis Philippe Porcelain Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Louis Philippe Old Paris porcelain vases, 19th century. Measures: H: 34 cm, D: 19 cm.
Porcelain
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H 16 in W 17 in D 11 in
19th Century French Flambe Glazed Oxblood Centerpiece with Fine Gilt Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Flambe glazed and nicely cast gilt bronze mounts. Marked Luneville, see photos. Very good condition. Measures: 15 high x 17 wide and opening is 11 inches wide.
Porcelain
Antique Baccarat Glass Vase Opaque Blue, 1870, France
By Baccarat
Located in Munich, DE
This fine piece of opaque blue molded glass has been made the famous French glass manufacturer Baccarat.
Glass
French Hand Blown Three Decorative Bulbous Colored Glass Wine Jugs, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
French hand blown three decorative bulbous colored glass wine jugs, Late 19th century.
Blown Glass
Sold
H 7.09 in W 2.76 in D 1.78 in
Louis-Philippe Perfume Bottle with Decorations of Stars, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty glass perfume bottle or little carafe, decorated with gold stars or flakes patterns. France Louis-Philippe period.
Blown Glass
19th Century French Copper Fish Kettle Poissonniere, Repousse Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French chateau, this Louis Philippe period copper poissoniere or fish poacher from the 19th century features two repousse fleurs-de-lys on each side. An iron han...
Copper