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
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
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
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
$1,450 / set
19th Century Pair of Vases "Porcelaine de Paris"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century pair of vases "Porcelaine de Paris".
Porcelain
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
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
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
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
$2,732 / set
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
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
$3,532Sale Price|20% Off
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
$2,212Sale 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
$2,392 / set
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
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
Legras Style Enameled and Hand-Painted Decoration Glass Vase, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Legras Style Enameled and Hand-Painted Decoration Glass Vase, 1930s Period: Early 20th century Origin: St. Denis, France Color: Enameled with magenta crimson hues on a peach ground ...
Glass, Art Glass
Staffordshire Porcelain Campana Vase, Salmon, Gilt and Flowers, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
On offer is a very fine small porcelain campana vase made circa year 1820 by an unknown Staffordshire potter. The vase has a beautiful delicate salmon colored ground, rich gilding an...
Porcelain
$6,300
H 8 in W 7 in D 2.8 in
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) Guerrier du Caucase Bronze Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) "Guerrier du Caucase" cast bronze sculpture depicting a Caucasian warrior in full armor rendered in fine detail riding on his horse. Cast ci...
Bronze
Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Black Patinated Bronze Group. A French bronze group entitled 'Thesee combattant le centaure Bienor, esquisse' (Theseus slaying...
Bronze
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
Pair of Flower Vases, Calamine, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of sculptural "violeteros" (flower vases) made in calamine, Rococo inspired. The vessels have a sinuous profile, and are entirely covered with embossed rock decorations. The fig...
Zinc, Other
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
French Bronze Figure of an Elephant by Antoine Louis Barye
Located in New York, NY
Bronze figure of 'Elephant of Senegal'. Signed Barye and inscribed 'F. Barbedienne Fondeur'. Literature: Poletti & Richarme, 2000, no. A119, pp. 250-3.
Bronze
Massive Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece
Located in London, GB
19th century sevres style centrepiece with impressive gilding all around it.
Porcelain
$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
$2,960Sale Price|32% Off
H 6.13 in W 10.38 in D 3 in
French Antique Bronze Sculpture"Walking Tiger"by Antoine-Louis Barye, Barbedienn
By Antoine-Louis Barye, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1795-1875 "Tigre Qui Marche" Patinated bronze Signed in base "BARYE", incised "F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, FRANCE" conceived 1841, cast circa 1880-1900 Item # 110UGP10Q Barye's ability to merge our romantic idealization of nature with a colder reality of nature's predator is beautifully represented in this striding cat. Originally conceived in 1841, Tigre Qui Marche (Walking Tiger...
Marble, Bronze
$5,100
H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in
French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Panther of Tunisia” by Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1796-1875 Panther of Tunisia [smaller version] Sand-cast patinated bronze Signed in cast BARYE Cast executed last quarter of the 19th century 3 1/2" H ...
Bronze
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
Sold
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
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
Pair of Hand Painted Opaline Vase Lamps Made in France Newly Electrified
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of exquisite opaline vases now made into newly electrified lamps. The lamps are decorated all around with beautiful hand painted roses on the stem, ...
Opaline Glass
19th Century Opaline Vase Decorated with Flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Sizeable baluster-shaped vase in white enameled Opaline, decorated with polychromatic flowers. The flowers are pulled together into bouquets that wind around the vase, a pattern that...
Opaline Glass
Pair of Bronze Louis-Philippe Cassolettes on Sienna Marble Base
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of patinated bronze Louis-Philippe cassolettes. Each cassolette has two scrolling handles and rests on a quadrangular Sienna marble base. The basin, a` l’antique, is decorated w...
Siena Marble, Bronze
Louis-Philippe Pair of Porcelain Goblets
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of porcelain vases embellished with openwork lattices, multicolored flowers and gold palmettes. Each vase rests on a foliated pedestal foot and a terraced, hexagonal base. The s...
Porcelain
Louis-Philippe Enameled Opaline Vases
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of baluster-shaped vases in white, enameled opaline, decorated with red, white and blue bouquets of flowers. The collar is embellished with gilded arabesques and the base featur...
Opaline Glass
Porcelain Vase French Manufacture, Beginning of 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Porcelain vase is an original work realized in France between the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. Porcelain in green enamel with gold; the body of ...
Porcelain
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H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Louis-Philippe Etruscan Porcelain Vases with Floral Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of small gilded and white porcelain vases with an Etruscan shape. The body of the vases is in light ochre, and decorated with a highly detailed frieze of bright, polychromatic f...
Porcelain