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.
Find a collection of antique Louis Philippe seating, dining tables, bedroom furniture and other items on 1stDibs.
Louis Philippe Giltwood Console Mirror, France Circa 1840
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French giltwood mirror dates from the Louis Philippe period, circa 1840, and showcases the refined craftsmanship and understated sophistication characteristic of the fin...
Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 59 x W 38 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe arch top wall mirror from France, featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated gold-leaf. Dimensions: H 59 inches x W 38 1/2 inches Other siz...
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Louis Philippe Arch-Top Gilt Wall or Standing Mirror (H 65 5/8 x W 39 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine tall French arch top wall or over-mantle mirror or floor standing mirror. from the Louis Philippe period, circa 1860. Featuring a moulded frame surround with a beautiful pati...
Gesso, Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
$1,742Sale Price|43% Off
Louis-Philippe Period Dresser, dressing table XIXth France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis-Philippe period dresser in mahogany, four-colored base with crossbar spacing, a drawer with a tray in white marble. The mirror, surmounted by a hand-carved scroll, is...
Marble
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 53 1/4 x W 38)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large French arch top wall or overmantle mirror from the Louis Philippe period. Featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated gold-leaf - the wider scale frame has ...
Gesso, Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 52 7/8 x W 39)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe arch top wall or overmantle mirror from France, featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated gold-leaf - the outer edge of the frame with a dec...
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood, Gesso
Antique French Chateau Giltwood Pier Mirror with Floral Etching, c1870, H65.5"
Located in High Peak, GB
K0436 An antique French chateau 19th century giltwood pier mirror or wall mirror of slim proportions, having original mirror with some foxing in...
Gold Leaf
Antique Mirror, Gilded Frame In Pure Gold Leaf, Floral Motifs, 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The Antique Gilded Mirror proposed here has a Gold Leaf Gilded Frame from the 19th century. Antique mirror without a selvage is decorated with engraved floral motifs, flowers and le...
Gold Leaf
French Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Floral Wall Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror with a rope motif border, flanking floral corners, interior molded edge, and resting on molded rectangular plinths, Early 19th century.
Gold Leaf
Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror This is a very attractive Wall Mirror a genuine example of French antique chic furnishing, the 5” wide mirror frame is very orna...
Giltwood
$847Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Italian Venetian Mirror, Walnut, Louis Philippe Style, 1860
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique Italian Venetian mirror with original antique glass, suitable for console item LU1379214412831 - Interesting price for the two items. ...
Walnut
Antique Gilded Wall Mirror with Floral Decoration
Located in High Peak, GB
P0172 An elegant late 19th-century French giltwood wall mirror with versatile dual-orientation hanging, circa 1880. This exceptionally attractive giltwood wall mirror features a clas...
Gold Leaf
Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 49 1/4 x W 28 3/4)
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 1/4 inches x W 28 3/4 inches Other sizes...
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Danish Antique Decorative Arched Mirror in Mahogany w/ a Carved Bonnet and Swag
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Beautiful Arched Mahogany Mirror with double mirrored panels separated by a carved mahogany swag. Well articulated hand carved bonnet sits on top of an arch supported by a pair of tu...
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirror with Giltwood Frame
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Decorated Louis Philippe Wall Mirror This is a Magnificent Statement Piece and Genuine 19th Century French Chic Furnishing, the Gold frame has a charming original gol...
Giltwood
Chateau Giltwood and Painted Wall Mirror, Floral Crest, French, Circa 1860
Located in High Peak, GB
p0219 very attractive Louis Philippe XIXth century French giltwood and painted wall mirror, having original glass with minor imperfections in finely carved frame with floral crest to...
Gold Leaf
French Gilt Wood & Gesso Foliage Swag Medallion Crest Cherub Wall Mirror, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt wood and gesso foliage swag medallion crest cherub wall mirror with interior bead work, ribbon border, and lower flanking acanthus motif...
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
French Carved Wood & Gilt Cherub Acanthus Wall Mirror. Circa 1820.
Located in Charleston, SC
French carved wood & gilt five paneled wall mirror with center floral basket, ebonized cherubs, and acanthus carved floral corners. Early 19th Century
Gold Leaf
French Gilt Trumeau Mirror
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A super quality French gilt treameau mirror, with original back, in overall very good condition 49" high 28" wide 2" depth You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please...
Gesso
$22,500 / set
H 81.5 in W 45.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Palatial Mirrors Louis XVI Giltwood Hand Carved, Pier / Console / Wall
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Monumental Wall or Console Mirrors, Over the Mantle Mirror, A magnificent pair of gilt gesso and wood mirrors each having a large rectangular frame depicting carved birds, ...
Mirror, Wood
$2,731Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 23.43 in D 1.58 in
Venetian Modern Mirror with Arch Top and Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Venetian style arch top mirror with gilt metal accents, Spain, 1960s This glamorous mirror features a triple layered mirror frame made of brass. The frame has three layers of mirror ...
Brass
Elegant Large-scale Gilt Mirror 80" x 40"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant large scale gilt mirror, American, circa 1960s. It measures an impressive 80"H x 40"W.
Mirror, Wood
Louis XVI Period Giltwood Mirror with Marie Antoinette
Located in Pembroke, MA
A charming French giltwood trumeau mirror with inset portrait of Marie Antoinette (period Louis XVI, circa 1790). The trumeau has a nicely-carved ribbon cartouche with laurel swags, ...
Mercury Glass, Gesso, Wood, Gouache
$1,490
H 56.5 in W 19 in D 3 in
Danish Antique Decorative Arched Mirror in Mahogany w/ a Carved Bonnet and Swag
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Beautiful Arched Mahogany Mirror with double mirrored panels separated by a carved mahogany swag. Well articulated hand carved bonnet sits on top of an arch supported by a pair of tu...
Mirror, Mahogany
Louis Philippe Dressing Table .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present a really unique Louis Philippe dressing table from 1860 The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac lacquer. A piece of furniture suita...
Rosewood
Rectangular Giltwood Wall Mirror with Arched Top
Located in Chicago, IL
The arched top provides a pleasing variation to the standard rectangular form of this giltwood wall mirror. The deep frame gives a subtle shadowbox effect.
Mirror, Giltwood
$3,550
H 33.75 in W 42.5 in D 14.75 in
Louis XV Style 19th Century French Giltwood Console Table and Mirror Regency
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Louis IV Gilt Mirror and Marble Top Gilt Console Table, France, circa 19th Century. Retains warm original patina. The mirror measures an impressive 58"h x 39"w x 3"d. The ma...
Marble
$10,124
H 62.21 in W 47.25 in D 14.97 in
1920s Antique Vanity Baroque Venetian, Dressing Table, Hand Carved Walnut & Burl
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century, antique vanity or entrance console, entry mirror on a hand carved walnut frame, with a gold leaf surface finish. Venetian Baroque cabinet in walnut and burl walnu...
Mirror, Burl, Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
A charming vintage French Louis XVI style gilt wood wall mirror. The top has wonderful gilt carving topped with a crown of laurel wreath. This elegant mirror would make a charming ad...
Giltwood
A Large English Regency Gilt Pier Mirror
Located in London, GB
A tall gold gilt and gesso English Regency Pier mirror glass. Very well and profusely decorated pediment, with columned uprights and capitals. Warm and soft patina and gilt work, mir...
Mirror
$7,250
H 98 in W 34 in D 14 in
French Rococo Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror & Console W/ Black & White Marble
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely French rococo-style giltwood mirror & console. The console is a period Louis XV rococo piece (circa late 1700's) adorned with rocaille, acanthus & floral carvings that ...
Marble
Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror from France (H 48 1/4 x W 34)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe arch top wall mirror from France, featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated gold-leaf and etched foliate design. Dimensions: H 48 1/4 inche...
Glass, Giltwood, Wood, Plaster, Mirror
Sold
H 73 in W 32.25 in D 2 in
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Arched-Top Giltwood Pier Mirror ca. 1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS PHILIPPE ARCHED TOP GILTWOOD PIER MIRROR France, circa 1870s 73" H x 2" D x 32 1/4" W ref. 601EIK14Z A tall Louis Philippe period pier mirror with arched crest and restraine...
Mirror, Giltwood
French XIXth Century Gilded Pier Mirror H155cm
Located in High Peak, GB
Sn5646 Very attractive mid 19th century antique giltwood wall mirror or console table mirror, having original glass with minor imperfections in beaded and moulded frame decorated wit...
Gold Leaf
Antique Silver Leaf Chateau Mirror Wall Mirror Console H139cm
Located in High Peak, GB
P0219 Rare XIXth century wall mirror, having original glass with minor foxing and moulded silver frame with engrave flower motifs and foliage crest to the centre. This antique mirro...
Silver Leaf
Antique French Giltwood Console Table Mirror H167cm
Located in High Peak, GB
K0490 An attractive antique French overmantel mirror / console table mirror / pier mirror or wall mirror, having original glass with that desirable foxing in beaded and moulded frame...
Gold Leaf
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 42 3/4 x W 34 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe arch top wall mirror from France, featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated gold-leaf and etched foliate design. Dimensions: H 42 3/4 inche...
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 50 1/2 x W 40 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large French arch top wall or overmantle mirror from the Louis Philippe period. Featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated gold-leaf - the wider scale frame has ...
Gesso, Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 49 1/4 x W 34 5/8)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe arch top wall mirror from France, featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated gold-leaf and etched foliate design. Dimensions: H 49 1/4 inche...
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Large Louis Philippe mirror from the end of the 19th century
Located in Catania, IT
Large Louis Philippe mirror from the late 19th century In good condition compatible with the wear of time The mirror measures: Height 144 cm Width 95 cm Measurements of the mirror ...
Wood
Sold
H 54.73 in W 17.92 in D 4.34 in
Antique 19th Century distressed Louis Philippe French Pier Mirror with Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a very handsome and tall pier mirror that was made in the late 19th century in Northern France. Its sleek frame with upper rounded corners is typical for the Louis P...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Extra Large Louis Philippe Giltwood Pier Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very Large, 6 ft 8 in, 19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Pier Mirror. Antique gilded arch top mirror is of tall proportions. Mirror has gilded foliate border. Retains the original...
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 60 in W 35.5 in D 2 in
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis Philippe Carved Silver Leaf Wall Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bathroom or an entry with this elegant pair of antique mirrors.Crafted in the Burgundy region of France, circa 1960 and rectangular in shape, each large mirror has ...
Silver Leaf