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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XIX Century Italian Capodimonte Signed Porcelain Cup
By Capodimonte
Located in Roma, IT
This wonderful Capodimonte porcelain tea cup and saucer set is a classic example of Italian Neoclassical and Baroque-inspired artistry. This important set is characterized by high-r...
Porcelain
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
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sevres 19th C., Chateau Des Tuileries 1846 Louis Phillippe Cup / Saucer Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sevres, 20 Pieces (10 Sets) Circa 1846. Made for the Chateau Des Tuileries service of Louis Phillippe This exquisite Sèvres porcelain cup and saucer grouping (10 sets) dates to the Louis-Philippe era, featuring the royal monogram of King Louis-Philippe I (reigned 1830–1848). The monogram, prominently displayed on the saucers, is encircled by a laurel wreath and crowned, signifying its royal provenance and connection to French aristocracy. The set was likely commissioned for or associated with the Château des Tuileries, as indicated by the markings on the underside. The design includes a regal cobalt blue border with intricate gilded ivy patterns, hand-painted cherubs, and floral medallions on the tea cups. Gilded accents, including the delicate handles, enhance the opulence of this neoclassical-style set. The artistry and precision reflect the mastery of the Sèvres porcelain factory during this period. This Louis-Philippe monogrammed tea set is a rare and historically significant collection, ideal for collectors of French royal memorabilia or fine European porcelain...
Porcelain
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
Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Tazza, 1838 Hunting Royal Service of King Louis Philippe
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Tazza, 1838 Hunting Royal Service of King Louis Philippe This exceptional Sèvres porcelain ormolu-mounted tazza, dating to 1838, forms part of the renowned ...
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Venetian Signed Gilded Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and elegant cup complete with saucer, entirely gilded in pure gold. Zoomorphic handle representing a mythical animal. Signed ‘Rigo & Co Venezia’ under the base, a famou...
Porcelain
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
19th century Jacob Petit Paris Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Vegetable Tureen
Located in Litchfield, CT
Antique 19th century Jacob Petit Paris porcelain vegetable tureen and cover. The base in the form of a woven basket; the lid extravagantly molded with nearly every type of vegetable ...
Porcelain
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 12, Sevres 19th C., Chateau Des Tuileries 1846 Louis Phillippe Plates
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sevres, Set of 12 Circa 1846. Made for the Chateau Des Tuileries service of Louis Phillippe. This exquisite 19th-century porcelain plate set, crafted by the renowned Sèvres manufac...
Porcelain
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Phenomenal 12 Sevres 19th C, Chateau Des Tuileries 1846 Chateau Scene Cup Saucer
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sevres, 24 Pieces (12 Sets) Circa 1846. Made for the Chateau Des Tuileries service. Each extraordinary teacup is features a pristine hand painted surface of a Famous Chateau in Fra...
Porcelain
Louis-Philippe Paris Porcelain Fuschia Service Plates and Compotes, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis-Philippe period Paris porcelain service plates from the mid-19th century, with fuschia border and floral décor, priced and sold individua...
Porcelain
Paris porcelain fruit basket - 19th century circa 1840
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Paris porcelain ornamental reticulated cup / fruit basket enhanced with fine gold, mid 19th century period circa 1840 (Louis-Philippe period). Very decorative piece placed on ...
Porcelain
Herend porcelain inkwell, "Rothschild Bird" decoration, 20th century
By Herend
Located in Vicenza, IT
Fine polychrome and gilded white porcelain inkwell, made by the prestigious Hungarian manufactory Herend and painted entirely by hand. The molded base, with a wavy profile and gilded...
Porcelain
$1,751Sale 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
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
$233Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.89 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Decorative Item by Ginori, Rococo Style, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. These two 18th century figures are made in Capodimonte porcelain. This statue might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in...
Porcelain
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company
By Capodimonte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company Italy, circa 1925 An exceptional work, displaying grace and movement, subtly hand- painted. The seductive turban and gold earring wearing dancer draped in a White and Iron-Red Moon and Star motif garment, on a tasseled pillow. Hence our Mata Hari, attribution/suggestion. The name Mata Hari, is a Malay expression for the sun. Literally meaning “eye of the day"/ dawn of the day' This exquisite figure, depicts the The dancer (Mata Hari ?) as the sun-wearing the moon and stars. Marked with the variation Blue underglaze Crown & N. In remarkable well cared for condition, some minor wear to the gilt. The figurine stands...
Porcelain
$700Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.94 in Dm 6.5 in
Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This set is made in Capodimonte porcelain and features hand painted floral motifs and golden edges. They are vintage therefore they might show slight traces of ...
Porcelain
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.75 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in
Large Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Center Bowl, Cherubs Scene in Relief, 20thC
By Capodimonte
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized Italian Capodimonte center bowl offers cherub garden scenes in relief with gilt highlights throughout, 20th century Measures - 3.75''H X 16.75''W X 16.75''D. A finely cr...
Porcelain
$186Sale Price|60% Off
H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Capodimonte porcelain shell with hand-painted coral, 1960s
Located in Catania, IT
Beautiful Capodimonte porcelain shell with hand-painted coral. The body is in splendid condition, no signs of wear or broken or missing parts. Marked on the bottom, see photos for de...
Porcelain
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
Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Jardinière
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A late 19th century Sèvres style parcel-gilt porcelain jardinière Finely painted with numerous colored flowers with green and gold trim, gilt ram heads on either side. In late ...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century 'Sevres' porcelain hand-painted classical vases, depicting romantic scenes to the panels, set in a dark blue background with gilded decoration and...
Porcelain
$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
$12,600
H 16.5 in W 18 in D 9 in
French Sèvres Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Hand-Painted Oval Centerpiece/Jardenier
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
An unusual antique French iridescent Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu-mounted oval shaped centerpiece, the light jade green iridescent color Sèvres Porcelain painted with a beautiful scen...
Bronze
$74,500 / set
H 41 in W 16 in D 14 in
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
19th Century Sevres Porcelain & Floral Enameled Lidded Vanity Jar
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Sèvres porcelain thread dispenser is an exquisite example of the luxurious craftsmanship and decorative artistry associated with the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory, o...
Ormolu
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H 10.63 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
A pair of French blue and white Delft style vases circa 1900 by Samson of Paris
Located in Central England, GB
A very decorative pair of French porcelain blue and white hand painted vases made by Samson of Paris to imitate 19th century Delft po...
Porcelain
Sold
H 2.56 in Dm 3.63 in
Antique French Paris porcelain coffee set for 6 - cups & saucers - 19th century
By Jacob Petit
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Antique French Paris porcelain coffee or tea set for 6 guests composed of 6 coffee cups and their saucer. Large format for XL coffees or teatime. Beautiful polychromatic model decora...
Porcelain
Sevres Manufacture Porcelain Coffee Pot, Royal Coffee Set from Chateau De Bizy
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Porcelain teapot or coffee pot from Louis Philippe Princes table set at his royal residence Chateau de Bizy. 19th century production, Imperial Sevres Manufacture circa 1840, signed under the base : - the blue mark that shows it was manufactured in Sevres between 1834 and 1845 ; the date is illegible - the gilder mark (a capital m or w). At that time, the official gilt mark and its date-letter did not exist - Chateau de Bizy red mark (chateau de Bizy used to be a private property of King Louis Philippe) - hollow marks (that usually confirms Sevres manufacturing and artists, unfortunately difficult to show on the pictures). Beautiful Fine gold gilt decoration including grapevine frieze and French King Louis...
Porcelain
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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
Porcelain Platter Reichenbach, Germany
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain Platter Reichenbach, Germany. Dimensions: height 4 cm / diameter 32.5 cm.
Porcelain
Porcelain Platter Reichenbach, Germany
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain platter reichenbach, Germany. Dimensions: height 3 cm / width 23 cm / depth 14 cm.
Porcelain
Rosenthal Elfenbein Kronach Coffee Set
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain set signed Rosethal Elfenbein Kronach Germany Victoria Set without a jug It consists of four cups with saucers, 8 plates, a sugar bowl and a milk jug One plate wit...
Porcelain
Tea Service with Sevres and Château des Tuileries Marks
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
Tea service tête à tête in porcelain bearing the initials of Louis-Philippe in a garland of laurels. The service is composed of a tray, a teapot, two cups with their saucers, a milk ...
Porcelain
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H 1 in Dm 8.75 in
Set of Seven Paris Porcelain Dishes Hand Painted with Roses, France, circa 1840
By Edouart Honorè
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this set of seven French dessert dishes made by Eduoart Honoré, circa 1840. Eduoard Honoré was one of the best of the Paris porcelain...
Porcelain
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H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of French 1840s Louis-Philippe Paris Porcelain Cachepots with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis-Philippe period Paris porcelain cachepots from the mid-19th century, with hand-painted floral décor and gilt accents. Born in France at the end of the reign of...
Porcelain