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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Louis Philippe Brass Bell Form Hall Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
With eagle suspended clasping a ring and chain that suspends the glass jar suspended on three chains, the top gilt brass rim with fauns blowing horns in m...
Glass
$1,568Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Cut Crystal Brass Trimmed Baccarat Style Lamp
By Baccarat
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19th C cut crystal oil lamp now electrified. Fortunately the wiring is external so there is no damage to the original lamp. The crystal and bra...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of French Figural Gilt Bronze & Marble Four-Light Bouillotte Lamps, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze figural Bouillotte lamps with hand painted adjustable tin shades, decorative locking arrows, four-light interior clusters, and resting on circular gilt bro...
Marble, Bronze, Tin
Vintage Warren Kessler Candelabra Table Lamps, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine lighting acquisitions of a Pair of vintage Warren Kessler candelabra table lamps Each lamp features 2 pull chains, 3-way sockets, ...
Brass, Metal
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub Winged Two Arm Wall Sconces, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze figural cherub winged two arm wall sconces, Early 19th Century. Pair of sconces are candle powered but can be electrified if desired at no additional cost.
Bronze
Fine Pair of French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Bronze Cherub Candelabra Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century French Clodion style patinated bronze cherub candelabra lamps with gilt bronze details and rouge marble bases.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Oval Acid Etched Gilt Bronze Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French floral acid etched oval mirrored wall sconces with two flanking gilt bronze scrolled serpent arms, centered decorative filigree, and upholstered backs, Mid-19th centur...
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sphere Chandelier. Originally Candles. C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal six light chandelier with faceted crystal spheres, interior fluted column, and terminating with lower cut crystal ball. Originally candle powered and ...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Tole and Faux Marble Column Table Lamps, Originally Oil, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French tole and faux marble column table lamps with the original gilt bronze frosted shades and resting on step back squared ormolu bases. Original oil powered and have been ...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French Ebonized Eagle and Ribbon Gilt Wood Two Arm Wall Sconces, C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French flanking ebonized eagle and ribbon gilt carved wood and gesso two arm torchere, quiver, and tassel wall sconces, Mid-19th Century. P...
Wire
Pair of French Bronze and Marble Cherub Table Lamps, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French ormolu bronze and fluted marble cherub table lamps with decorative floral swags, lambs tongue, and resting on decorative gilt b...
French Regency Gilt Bronze and Painted Palmette Hanging Chandelier, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Regency gilt bronze and painted hanging chandelier with a centered mask and palmette canopy, cascading floral chain, six scrolled palmette medallion griffon arms, Pegasus ador...
Metal, Bronze, Tin
Pair of French Seahorse Nickel Silver and Brass Mirrored Wall Sconces, C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French one arm nickel silver and brass wall sconces with the original octagon shaped mirrored backs and a centered decorative seahorse and arrow motif medallion. Pair were or...
Brass, Nickel
Fine and Well Carved Monumental 19th Century French Gilt Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and heavily carved large 19th century gilt floor lamp.
Giltwood
French Bronze Figural & Foliage Two-Tiered Sixteen Light Chandelier, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French bronze figural and foliage two-tiered elongated sixteen-light chandelier with four pulley system under dome finial. Chandelier was originally candle powered and has been elect...
Bronze, Wire
Louis Philippe Period Bronze and Marble Floor Lamp
Located in Toledo, OH
Stunning Louis Philippe period antique French Empire style black fluted column floor lamp with stepped base, bronze accents, and acorn finial. Unique 3-socket style with individual p...
Marble, Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Foliage & Crystal Tiered Chandelier Originally Candles C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal two tier eighteen light chandelier with crystal bulbous spiral centered shaft, floral scrolled fluted arms, and terminating with a floral medallion bas...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze & Crystal Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French two arms gilt bronze and crystal wall sconces with decorative scrolled work and mirrored backs. Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified, Late ...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Fine 19th Century Marble and Gilt Bronze Fine Tripod Large Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century marble and gilt bronze large tripod lamp. Bronze dore mythological face and snake details.
Marble, Bronze
$8,000 / set
Pair of Louis Phillipe Bouillotte Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice pair of Louis Phillipe three-arm table lamps in gilded and patinated bronze retaining their original tole metal shades.
Bronze
Pair of Candleholders in Crystal, Louis-Philippe Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candleholders in crystal. Molded shaft and circular base. Work realized at the Louis Philippe Ier period (1830-1848).
Crystal
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Foliage Three Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze ribbon and foliage three scrolled arm wall sconces, Early 19th century. Sconces are candle powered but can be electrified if desired at no additional cost.
Bronze
Pair of French Foliage Gilt Bronze and Crystal Two Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French foliage gilt bronze and crystal two arm wall sconces. Late 19th century.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Brass Candelabra Lamps with Eagle Acanthus Motif, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French brass candelabra lamps with four upper bobeches, decorative scrolled floral work and beaded hand chasing. Lamps have fluted cent...
Brass
French Gilt Bronze & Crystal Sphere Chandelier , Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal twelve light chandelier with upper crystal column, centered graduated crystal ball, scrolled arms with crystal spheres and terminating with a graduated...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Nickel Silver Over Bronze Wood Base Girandoles. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Nickel silver over bronze two arm amethyst crystal girandoles on painted squared wood bases. Originally candle powered and have been electrified with silk shades. Mid...
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Tiered Chandelier, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and amber crystal seven tiered chandelier with centered crystal column and intertwined beading between arms. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. ...
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis Philippe period patinated bronze and ormolu bouillotte lamp. The four arm lamp is raised by an elegant circular pati...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Crystal Candlestick Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis Philippe period Patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Crystal candlestick lamps. Each candlestick mounted into a lamp is raise...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Louis Philippe Gilded and Patinated Bronze Lamp Base with Carrara Marble
Located in Ljungby, SE
A lamp base in gilded and patinated bronze from the Louis Philippe period. The sculpture depicts a putto holding a basket above its head, standing on a half-column that is richly dec...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Bronze And Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis Philippe period patinated bronze, ormolu and Sienna marble lamps. Each candlestick lamp is raised by a...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu