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 Rectangular Wall Mirror in Giltwood with Ribbed Carving Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing Louis Philippe period mirror with a finely ribbed carving frame and gold leaf finish. France circa 1860. Elegant, strong and soung, this mirror has a gorgeous original aged ...
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Carved Golden Wall Mirror
Located in Prato, IT
Made in France, circa 1880, the antique mirror has traditional lines with rounded corners. The frame is gilded with pure gold leaf on an engraved motif of matt and glossy stripes. A ...
Gold Leaf
Antique French Small Giltwood Mirror, circa 1850
Located in Paris, FR
Antique giltwood wall mirror, Louis-Philippe French style, circa 1850. Antique frame adorned with twists and piastres, spandrels in the c...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Mahogany Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French display cabinet from a chocolate shop. Made of solid mahogany with barley twist columns, a mirrored back and ...
Hardwood
Antique French Louis Philippe Bronze Doré Coiffeuse Vanity Mirror, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis Philippe style bronze doré coiffeuse vanity mirror, circa 1880. Measures: 12 1/2" high x 6 3/4" wide x 3" deep.
Bronze
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Golden Wall Mirror
Located in Prato, IT
Made in France, circa 1880, the antique mirror has traditional lines with rounded corners. The frame is gilded with pure gold leaf on an engraved motif of matt and glossy stripes. A ...
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Carved Golden consolle mirror
Located in Prato, IT
Produced in France, around 1920, the antique mirror has traditional lines with festoons to enrich the oval at the top. The frame is golden with pure gold leaf on a carved floral moti...
Gold Leaf
Beautiful French Table Mirror in Bronze and Marble, circa 1830s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful French table mirror in bronze and marble, Louis Philippe, circa 1830s. The mirror is of high quality and with old mirror glass on both sides. Wear consistent with ag...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Louis Philippe étagère, or display cabinet with shelves. Made of solid rosewood with fine lemon wood marquetry inlay borders and rosettes. Good quality craftsmanship with carved barley twist columns and delicate turned finials. Tiered top shelves with s-curved decorative supports and mirrored back above two glass paned cabinets, each with working lock and key. Bottom cabinet opens to one adjustable shelf. The mirrors are old with silvered patina. Small repair to right curved decoration and finials. Elegant tall, slim proportions. Circa 1820-1830. Overall dimensions: 68"H x 32.25"W x 15"D Bottom cabinet door: 28.5"H Small vitrine...
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
Antique Louis-Philippe Style Mirror, Imitation Wood Decor Painted, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Rare antique french Louis Philippe style mirror with imitation walnut wood decor (Faux wood painted, multicolored brown tones), circa 1900. Modern glass mirror.
Mirror, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Carved Golden fireplace mirror
Located in Prato, IT
Made in France, around 1880, the antique mirror has traditional lines with rounded corners. The frame is golden with pure gold leaf on a pattern engraved with opaque and shiny stripe...
Gold Leaf
Antique Giltwood Mirror Louis-Philippe Style, circa 1870
Located in Paris, FR
Antique giltwood wall mirror Louis Philippe French style, circa 1870. Re-gilding to the leaf patinated (Antique frame measures: Width 8.5...
Mirror, Giltwood
$880
H 72.05 in W 22.45 in D 1.97 in
Mirror With Frame Made In Mahogany & Carvings, Denmark From 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
This mirror, crafted from hand-polished mahogany and adorned with intricate carvings, originates from Denmark and dates back to around the 1880s. It is a remarkable example of late 1...
Mahogany
Carved Giltwood Chippendale Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality gilt and carved wood Chinese Chippendale beveled mirror. Chinoiserie style giltwood frame with central Ho Ho bird at top.
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Ventura, CA
19th-century Louis Philippe mirror, a testament to the refined aesthetics of the era. This exquisite piece, found in France, boasts a rich history dating back to the 1860s, captivati...
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Vanity Bronze Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite late 19th century French Louis XV vanity mirror. The bronze carved mirror features impressive details with two cherubs. The mirror ...
Bronze
Small 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Mirror - Gilt on red Louis Philippe antique mirror. Antique glass. Antique pine board back. Glass dated 1881.
Giltwood
$725Sale Price|50% Off
H 19.8 in W 14 in D 5 in
Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Tabletop Vanity Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Charles Hollis Jones style Lucite and brass tabletop vanity mirror. 1960's era classic Mid-Century Modern double sided mirror. This gla...
Aluminum
French Early 19th Century Mirror
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 19th century mirror.
Mercury Glass, Gesso, Wood
$1,117 / item
H 31.38 in W 25.63 in D 2.25 in
Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Chrome by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A series of rectangular two-dimensional wall mirrors which bring to mind milled crystal frames. The frames are made of transparent or colored polycarbonate with seagull wing sections...
Resin
$2,000 / set
H 20.48 in W 18.9 in D 1.58 in
Italian antique rectangular wall mirrors with wooden Guillochè frame, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique rectangular wall mirrors with wooden Guillochè frame, 1900s. Pair of wall mirrors, with guilloché frame, with completely restored wooden structure and central rectang...
Mirror, Wood
Beautiful French 19th Century Mirror
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful French 19th century mirror.
Giltwood
$1,817
H 29.73 in W 17.13 in D 1.07 in
Stunning Georgian circa 1760 Thomas Chippendale Phoenix Mirror Giltwood Hardwood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1760 mahogany and giltwood Phoenix Thomas Chippendale wall mirror A rare, collectable and highly coveted wall mirror. Known as the Thomas Chippendale Phoenix mirror...
Mirror, Hardwood
Interesting Ceramic Mirror, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and interesting small mirror is made of ceramic in the orange tons. This is a very nice French work, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Small 19th Century Giltwood Louis Philippe Mirror from France
Located in Dallas, TX
A smaller version (24 1/8” tall) of a timeless classic, this 19th century giltwood mirror possesses the same traits that make Louis Philippe mirrors one of the most easily recognizab...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
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H 66.75 in W 33.5 in D 2 in
Tall Antique Gold Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror from France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Known for understated elegance by means of subtle embellishments, Louis Philippe mirrors are always in high demand, as the clean lines mesh with almost any style of design. Our tall gold leaf mirror...
Gold Leaf
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H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Red-Brown Mirror with Floral Pattern, 1860s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Antique French Louis Philippe mirror with curved upper corners, gilded and patinated frame in golden beige brown-red. Original mercury glass and wooden back, circa 1860. The mirror ...
Mercury Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Italian Giltwood Pier Mirror, circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arched rectangular plate within a molded giltwood border ending on a plinth base.
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This medium scale mid-nineteenth century Louis Philippe period giltwood mirror features a pillow frame. Its original iron oxide under-body gives it a rich glow, and the burnished lines of the gold leaves laid across the frame create a beautiful pattern of their own. With a medium scale of 46 inches in height and 28.5 inches in width, this mirror would be ideal for a powder bath...
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 52 x W 39)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror featuring a lovely moulded surround with line etching to frame showing through gold-leaf. Dimensions: H 52 inches x W 39 inches. ...
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
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H 38.75 in W 28.25 in D 1.75 in
Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror from France (H 38 3/4 x W 28 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe arch top wall mirror from France, featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful foliate scroll design in patinated gold-leaf...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Plaster
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H 31.5 in W 24 in D 1.25 in
Small Scale Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small-scale late nineteenth century Louis Philippe style gilt wood mirror features a pillow frame detailed with a subtle incised leaf motif and an inner border of fine beading. ...
Mirror, Giltwood
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H 94.75 in W 27.5 in D 2 in
Exceptionally Tall and Narrow Antique French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
With understated elegance and clean lines that mesh with just about every interior design style, Louis Philippe mirrors are always in high demand. Standing just under eight feet tall, our Louis Philippe giltwood mirror has a subtle floral motif carved on the cavetto cornice that is enclosed by a pair of quarter round moldings. Although the towering stature makes this mirror unique, it still possesses the hallmarks of a Louis Philippe frame: rounded top corners paired with square bottom corners. The giltwood frame also has traces of the red bole peeking through, a highly sought after look that is traditionally a good indicator of age. Typically found above fireplace mantels in late 19th century French...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Louis Phillipe French Wooden Mirror with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This antique mirror was produced in France, circa 1860. The off-white paint has worn to a gentle patina, unveiling auburn and amber hues that shine a noble contrast on the small fram...
Wood, Mirror
1900s French Louis Philippe Gilded Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
Made in 1900 in France, this antique Louis Philippe mirror presents a characteristic outline shaped by rounded top corners, squared off at the bottom. The inner border of the frame f...
Mirror, Giltwood
1880s, French, Patinated Wooden Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
A timeworn piece with a youthful charm, this antique wooden mirror makes an enchanting addition to a bedroom or boudoir. Made in France circa 1880, rounded corners create a soft fram...
Mirror, Wood