Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
LOUIS PHILIPPE STYLE
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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Style: Louis Philippe
French Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Wall Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
French gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror with exterior rope and beaded molded edge, red lacquer, and interior carved floral motif. Mirror retains the original glass and wood bac...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Antique Giltwood Mirror Louis-Philippe Style, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Antique giltwood Louis Philippe style mirror decorated with pearls and exotic stylized flowers, circa 1930. Re-gilding to the leaf patinated. Modern glass mirror. Antique frame measu...
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1930s French Vintage Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mirror, Giltwood
French Gilt Wood Wall Mirror with Dove's Ribbon and Foliage Cartouche Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
French gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror adorned with dove's ribbon and a foliage cartouche, interior beaded edge, exterior egg dart border, and retains the original silvered gl...
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1820s French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Large Scale Oval Gold Gilt Mirror with Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful and nature-inspired antique oval mirror that was made in France circa 1860.
The most elevated part of the frame has a bark shape and is decorated with flowers and leave...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Gold Leaf
Elaborate 19th Century Giltwood Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0445 stunning antique French wall mirror with original bevelled edge glass with some foxing in beautifully carved and very elaborate gold leaf frame with exquisite centre crest to t...
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1850s French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Gold Leaf
Gold Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful gold leaf gilded Louis Philippe mirror has an ornate crest on top.
The upper corners are curved, as is typical for Louis Philippe.
Both frame and crest are gold leaf...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Gold Leaf
French Gilt Carved Wood Red Lacquered Floral Crest Wall Mirror, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
French gilt carved wood and red lacquer floral crest wall mirror with flanking cut corners, egg and dart molded edge, and interior single row of beading. Mirror retains the original ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
French Antique Silvered Wood Mantel Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Antique mantel mirror, Louis-Philippe French style, circa 1890. Antique silvered wood mirror frame with stylised decor at the edge the glass. Re-...
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1890s French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Silver Leaf
Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 49 x W 29)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe arch top wall mirror from France, featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated gold-leaf.
Dimensions: H 49 inche...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror in Antique White
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique French Louis Philippe mirror has an ornate crest on top and floral ornaments in both lower corners.
The gadrooned frame has a pearl beading surrounding the outer edge.
This mirror is made in the south of France circa 1850 and is an early Louis Philippe mirror.
The crest is not made in one mold, but it is composed out of multiple ornaments. Also, the mixture used to cast the molds has a big part of ground cattlebone. Later mirrors, when the demand for such mirror was increased significantly, had crests cast in one mold and the cattle bone was replaced for chalk.
This mirror frame has been cleaned from its original golden color. The off-white color is the color of the raw material. The frame has been colored with an off-white patina to smoothen the color.
The whole mirror frame now has a pastel white finish with nice patina. The glass has been renewed circa 20...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Gesso, Mirror, Pine
French Carved Wood Floral Gilt Wall Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
French carved wood floral gilt wall mirror with egg and dart boarder, floral medallions and filigree motif. Mirror retains the original glass and wood back, Early 19th century.
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1820s French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
French Silver Gilt Tin Oval Wall Mirror with Central Ribbon Cartouche, C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
French Silver Gilt Tin Oval Wall Mirror with Central Ribbon Cartouche and Flanking Foliage Pinwheel Medallions, Mid 19th Century. Mirror retain...
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1840s French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Tin
French Gilt Carved Wood and Red Lacquer Wall Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
French gilt carved wood and red lacquer wall mirror with floral shell motif, bead work, and surrounded by reeded banded corner cut molded edges...
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1820s French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Antique French Wall Mirror, Louis-Philippe Style Silvered Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Antique french wall mirror, Louis-Philippe style. Re-gilding to the patinated silvered leaf, decoration of the antique frame with leafs and ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Silver Leaf
French Louis-Philippe Silver-Gilt Mirror with Vine Decoration and Bevelled Glass
Located in Pembroke, MA
French antique Louis-Philippe mirror with silver leaf gilt frame decorated with vine and leaf design. Includes the original bevelled mirror glass, which shows some age. The silver gi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Wood, Mirror
French Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Floral Wall Mirror, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
French gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror with flanking cut corners, ribbon and floral molded edge, single row of beading, and resting on acanthus carved floral motif. Mirror ret...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Carved Shell & Engraved Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique wall mirror was crafted in France, circa 1870. Rectangular in shape and over five feet tall, the large mirror is decorated at the pediment with a large cartouch...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Giltwood
A Mid 19th Century French Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
A very good quality French gilt mirror from the mid 19th century Louis Philippe period, with original mercury glass plate. The cartouche pediment r...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Giltwood
19th Century Louis Philippe Carved Giltwood Mirror with Cherub and Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room with this elegant antique gilt mirror! Crafted in France, circa 1870, the mirror is decorated at the pediment with a flower vase cartouche in the center flanke...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Giltwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Two-Tone Silver and Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the Burgundy region of France, circa 1870, the rectangular antique mirror has traditional, timeless lines with rounded corners. T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Louis Philippe mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis Philippe mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis Philippe mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $795 and tops out at $24,000 while the average work can sell for $3,107.
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