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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G. Denière, "The Marmots" Centerpiece, France, circa 1840
Located in PARIS, FR
Height : 39,5 cm (15,5 in.) ; Diameter : 32,5 cm (12,8 in.) ; Base : 30 x 30 cm (11,8 x 11,8 in.) Elegant Louis-Philippe period centerpiece, with rich Renaissance-inspired chiseled ...
Bronze
19th Century Tray With Inserts And Basket Tole Paint France Louis Philippe
Located in Epfach, DE
A fancy tray with 4 matching inserts and a basket. The parts can each also be used separately just like the tray. Really special is the preservation of all parts. Considering the fine workmanship, it is remarkable that there is no damage to be found. Beautiful are the color contrasting edges and paw feet of the basket in gold color. The color could have been renewed once a long time ago...
Metal
$1,150
H 1.75 in W 19.75 in D 12.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Silver-Plated Serving Tray with Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this refined antique silver-plated serving tray showcases the elegant symmetry and ornamental vocabulary of the Louis XVI style. The rectangular board i...
Silver Plate
$4,900
H 14.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Antique French Rococo Shell Design Porcelain Centerpiece, Circa 1865-1875.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Rococo Shell Design Porcelain Centerpiece, Circa 1865-1875. This is a charming centerpiece, with three cherubs supporting the shell and the...
Porcelain
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Mirror tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Mirror tray. This wonderful tray can be used for a variety of functions and is raised by four foliate desig...
Ormolu
$720Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 31 in D 1.5 in
19th Century English Tole Lacquer Renaissance Revival Tray
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lacquer tole parcel-gilt serving tray centered with a couple in Renaissance revival clothing.
Metal
French Majolica Fruit Bowl Arrangement Table Centerpiece, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely vintage French barbotine majolica bowl of fruit and vibrant green leaves in a blue and white bowl, circa 1950. This fine arrangement is hand crafted and hand painted, well m...
Ceramic, Majolica
$2,280
H 1.75 in W 24 in D 18 in
Regency Painted Tole Tray with Chinoiserie Decoration, English or French
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Regency Painted Tole Tray with Chinoiserie Decoration, English or French, circa 1800 A finely hand-painted Regency-period oval tole tray, decorated in the witty Chinoiserie/Singerie...
Metal
$1,131
H 1.38 in W 27.96 in D 20.08 in
Large 19th Century Hand-Painted Tôle Tray with Naïve Scene and Floral Details
Located in Knivsta, SE
Large 19th Century Hand-Painted Tôle Tray with Naïve Scene and Floral Details Charming and decorative large tole tray from the mid-19th century, featuring a hand-painted central sc...
Sheet Metal
Beautiful Jugendstil Centerpiece, circa 1910s
Located in Wien, Au
Beautiful Jugendstil centerpiece, circa 1910s Polished and stove enameled.
Brass
19th Century Melon-Shaped Meat or Food Dome
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stamped "By the Queen's Royal Letter's Patent. Shaw & Fisher's Patent Oval Dish Cover. Sheffield," this pewter food dome dates from circa 1850. Metal holds heat and, therefore, keeps...
Pewter
19th Century French Terracotta Fruit Basket Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century French Terracotta Fruit Basket Centerpiece Sculpture Handmade, large, refined terracotta basket centerpiece features intricately...
Terracotta
French Bisque Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Essex, MA
Featuring two nude woman with a figure of Pan.
Porcelain
19th Century Bread Tray
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English bread tray with wonderful molded design and brown transfer with polychromed and luster hand painted accents in the central decoration.
Pottery
Louis Philippe French Silver Plated Opaline Glass Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Elega...
Silver Plate
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H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 in
Paris Porcelain Set of Three French Antique Porcelain Baskets Made, circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of three French Paris Porcelain baskets comprising an oval-shaped centerpiece and a pair of matching round baskets all decorated with brow...
Porcelain
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H 10.25 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Exceptional Pair of Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Doré Bronze Compotes
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of antique French signed Baccarat hand diamond cut crystal and two-tone; patinated and doré bronze mounted compotes. Each with a posing bronze lion seated on a square shaped cut crystal pillow, resting on each head an original circular shaped hand diamond cut crystal bowl...
Pair of French Bacchus Ormolu and Crystal Compotes. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French ormolu and crystal compotes with artichoke finial tops. flanking Bacchus mounts, foliage motif, and terminating on round plinths with sphinx feet. Early 19th Century
19th Century Bronze Dore and Crystal Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c bronze dore and crystal centerpiece
Crystal, Bronze