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
$3,841Sale 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
Pair of Baccarat Opaline Enamelled Cherub Vases Attr. to Jean-François Robert
By Baccarat
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A magnificent large pair of baluster shape, early Baccarat Opaline Enamelled Cherub Vases. Each vase is decorated in fine polychrome enamelling depicting t...
Crystal
$7,604Sale Price / set|25% Off
A Louis Philippe opaline vases pair, second part of the 19th century.
Located in Paris, FR
An enamel opaline baluster-shaped pair of vases decorated with polychromatic flowers in lobed cartridges on light blue background hightened with white and gilded rinceau. The base an...
Opaline Glass
$15,208Sale 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
$648Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.41 in Dm 6.3 in
Red Boheme Crystal Vase cup Decorated with Grape Leaves, 19th Century Europe
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful vase in red Bohemian crystal, mouth blown and chiseled on the wheel, decorated with diamonds and vine leaves. Very nice vase, cut for an elegant interior decoration. The r...
Crystal
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
French Cut Glass Vase, Hand-Crafted, Mid-Century Modern, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
A fine French cut glass vase, showcasing elegant craftsmanship and timeless style. This piece reflects the tradition of French art glass from the earl...
Glass, Cut Glass
$2,194Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.42 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Pair of vases attributed to Robert Hanke for Royal Wettina
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of vases attributed to Robert Hanke for Royal Wettina Austria. Good conditions. Thank you.
Ceramic
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
Saint Louis Cased Crystal 3 Color Latticino Panel Cut Vase
By Saint Louis
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This large and well proportioned Saint Louis vase exhibits all the attributes of glass making mastery. It starts with a white interior, is cased in a three-color latticino layer and ...
LALIQUE - 'Dampierre', Frosted & Clear Crystal Vase, France, 20th Century
By Lalique
Located in Chatham, ON
LALIQUE - 'Dampierre' - Vintage Art Deco style luxury crystal vase designed in 1948 by Marc Lalique (son of Rene Lalique) - striking frosted finish to the central band featuring bird...
Crystal
French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Vase by Francois-Theodore Legras
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful French enameled glass vase from the Art Nouveau period, circa 1930. Intricately detailed work is by François-Théodore Legras. T...
Glass
$2,680
H 11.82 in Dm 9.45 in
Large Cenedese Vintage Midcentury Opaline Blue Italian Round Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Tall, large vintage midcentury centre vase by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. Particularly striking is the elegant form and light blue color/colour. A rare vessel - especially in th...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of French Vases Opaline Hand Painted Flowers Circa 1870
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely pair of handpainted 19th-century opaline vases feature gorgeous flowers, each with a bouquet of peonies, tulips, and other flowers on a light blue ground. The glass is s...
Opaline Glass
Attr. to Heinrich Hoffman-Ingrid Vase, 20th Century
By Heinrich Hoffmann
Located in Beaune, FR
Small pressed and satin molded glass vase with relief decoration of a round of bacchantes with vine branches. The base is circular with canted sides. It is not signed and in very goo...
Glass
$899
H 5.75 in Dm 3.75 in
Antique Bohemian Amber Crystal Spa Glass or Vase with Floral Enameled Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Art Deco era amber cut crystal and enameled 'spa glass' beaker or small vase is unsigned but presumed to have been made in Bohemia in circa 1920. The gl...
Crystal
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
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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 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
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
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H 10.24 in W 3.94 in L 10.24 in
Pair of Glass Carafes, Decorated with Gold Patterns, Louis Philippe Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of glass carafes, decorated with golden patterns, Louis Philippe period, 1840-1850 Measures: H 26cm, W 10cm, W 8cm.
Glass
Three Balloon Lid Glass Apothecary Jars with Original Illustrative Labels
Located in London, GB
So rare to find now, of dramatic scale and architectural form - a set of three handblown amber glass apothecary jars with beautiful balloon shape lids and fob handles, mid-19th centu...
Blown Glass
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
Pair of Antique Opaline Glass Vases with Hand-Painted Roses and Other Flowers
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of opaline vases with beautifully painted bouquets of hand-painted flowers. The glass is slightly translucent, handblown and without seams. Opaline is a decorative style of ha...
Porcelain
19th Century French Glass Box
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century French cobalt blue overlay on milk glass box, thousand eye pattern with brass fittings, working lock and key.
Brass