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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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century Louis Philippe period gilt wood mirror features a pillow frame detailed with a subtle incised striped pattern and an inner border of fine beading. Its origina...
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror, circa 1860
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this tall Louis Philippe mirror dates from the 1860s. The silver gilt frame is 54.5” tall and is subtly etched with a leafy vine border. Not sure if the mirror glass...
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Subtle Carved Crest, circa 1870
Located in Casteren, NL
An elegant French Louis Philippe mirror dating from the second half of the 19th century, distinguished by its generous width, softly rounded upper corners and particularly refined ca...
Gold Leaf
Large 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Mirror with Flowers
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this gold leaf Louis Philippe mirror dates from the 1860s. This mirror features the classic Louis Philippe arched frame with gesso flowers and leaves sculpted in rel...
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
Majestic Console Table with Mirror by Louis Philippe d’Orléans, 1750–1800
Located in Cantù, IT
An impressive and striking console table with a mirror, exquisitely handcrafted, featuring rich decoration with plant motifs, volutes, acanthus leaves, and a central shell. The piec...
Marble
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century Louis Philippe mirror in an arched, silver gilt frame enhanced by dark oxidation and craquelure texture. Etched into the frame is an elegant, scrolling floral m...
Silver
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
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Gilt Wood Wall Mirror 55 H X 39 W
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century Louis Philippe period gilt wood mirror features a pillow frame detailed with a subtle incised lattice pattern and an inner border of fine beading. Its origina...
Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Carmine, TX
This elegant 19th-century Louis Philippe gilt wood mirror showcases the timeless simplicity and refined craftsmanship of the Louis Philippe period. Its richly carved gilt wood frame ...
Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century Louis Philippe mantel mirror with an understated, silver gilt frame enhanced by dark oxidation and craquelure texture. Etched into the frame is a fluted pattern...
Silver Leaf
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive Louis Philippe gold gilt mirror with signature arched corners at the top, crested with an ornate floral “crown” of baroque flamboyance. The molding is traced with a sub...
Gold
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, 19th century Louis Philippe mirror in a thick, antiqued silver frame texturized by dark burnishing and craquelure. Etched into the molding is a rather naïve fluted pattern ...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint
$3,213Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Engraved and Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror Dated 1876
Located in Casteren, NL
This is truly magnificent gold-leaf gilded French Louis Philippe mirror, made in 1876 and bearing its original stamp on the back of the glass. The stamp refers to the Procédé Lenoir,...
Gold Leaf
$2,708Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th-century French black and gold leaf gilt Louis Philippe mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
Presented here is an exquisite antique Louis Philippe mirror, adorned with 19th-century French craftsmanship and elegance. Originating from southern France and dating back to approxi...
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror, Silvered and Gilt Frame, c.1880
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique French Louis Philippe mirror was made in France around 1880 and is a refined example of the understated elegance characteristic of the period. The frame features a sophi...
Silver Leaf
$5,511Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror with Rope and Tassel
Located in Casteren, NL
This is a rare large gold leaf gilt mirror that was made in northern France in the late 19th century. It features the upper rounded corners typical for the Louis Philippe style. Th...
Gold Leaf
$3,261Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century Gold Leaf Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful and tall antique French mirror is completely gold leaf gilt and is made in Louis Philippe style with it's typical rounded upper corners. The mirror frame has a classic...
Gold Leaf
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
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror, Alsace, Two-Tone Gilded Frame
Located in Casteren, NL
This unique and elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror originates from the Alsace region and dates to the mid-19th century, a period defined by refined restraint combined with...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A classic French Louis Philippe style mirror featuring a softly rounded rectangular giltwood frame. The restrained molded frame is enriched with a delicate beaded inner border surro...
Gold Leaf
Partially Ebonized Oak Louis Phillipe Baroque Large Mirror, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Large and Very elegant Louis Phillipe mirror in solid oak, partially ebonized in great condition. Meaures 33.5"W x 1.75"D x 45.25"H W3LF060922A
Glass, Oak, Paint
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, Giltwood, Wood, Plaster, Mirror
Silver Leaf, Petite Louis Philippe Period Mirror, Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from the Louis Philippe period in France. This mirror features the original mercury mirror within the classic Louis Philippe molded frame with curved upper corners. The frame ...
Silver Leaf
French Silver Leaf Louis Philippe Wall Mirror
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an elegant French Louis Philippe wall mirror featuring a generously scaled rectangular frame with gracefully rounded corners and a beautifully antiqued silver leaf finish. Th...
Silver Leaf
French Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror 22.5"W x 29.5"H
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style mirror with curved top corners, incised decoration and silver leaf finish. Original mirror is in good condition. Minor losses and repairs to bottom corn...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A glorious gilt mantel mirror from 19th century France with elements of baroque flamboyance at the crown between arched corners that the Louis Philippe style is known for. The enormo...
Wood, Mirror
$2,526Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century French Grain Painted Mahogany Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful Louis Philippe mirror was made in Northern France in the late 1800s. The mirror has a solid pine frame that was smoothened with gesso. The mirror frame is painted to ...
Gesso, Pine, Paint
French Gold Wall Mirror Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Giltwood 19th Century
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis-Philippe mirror, distinguished by its classic softly arched crest and substantial giltwood frame. The original mercury glass shows gentle, even aging with subtle...
Mirror, Giltwood
A Tall French Antique Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Domed Top Mirror
Located in London, GB
A tall Louis Philippe domed toped mirror in gold gilt and original mirror plate. The gilt work with a warm patina and red bole showing through, a beaded inner slip on a frame of s...
Mirror
$2,002Sale Price|20% Off
elegant antique 19th century French Faux Bois Painted Louis Philppe mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This elegant Louis Philippe mirror was crafted in France in the late 19th century and represents a refined example of decorative craftsmanship from the period. The mirror retains its...
Gesso, Mirror
19th C. Louis Phillippe Style Gilt Decorated Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Louis Phillipe style wall mirror. The heavy mirror with Classic Louis Phillipe form and the raised surround with incised floral vine pattern. With an inner beaded surround. W...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Large and Exceptional Antique Louis Philippe Style Wall Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large Antique Louis Philippe style wall mirror with arched top and mercury glass mirror. The mirror with glossy and satin finish alternating pane...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th c. French Silver Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. French Silver Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror is a stunning piece of home décor that adds elegance and sophistication to any living room. Crafted with a silver color and and a...
Wood
19th Century Ornate Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A large and highly decorative Louis Philippe period giltwood console mirror with arched top in the Louis XV style. The curvaceous frame of this 19th century mirror is beautifully age...
Gold Leaf
Louis Phillippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with rounded top corners. Water gilded with subtle incised trailing leaves.
Giltwood
20th Century France Rich Walnut Brown Carved Wood Scalloped Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
Carved wood scalloped mirror in Rich Walnut Brown. Its rich walnut brown finish sets off ornate scalloped silhouette, subtle relief carving, a hallmark of of the louis philippe perio...
Glass, Walnut
19th century silver leaf gilt French mirror with a crest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Very pretty 19th century French mirror with its original, slightly foxed antique glass and a beautiful open work crest. The frame has an original silver-le...
Silver Leaf
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror, late 19th century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has an old wavy mirror glass, a black and gold wooden frame, raised gilt detailing, a beaded inn...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paper
19th century silver leaf gilded mirror Louis Philippe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A pretty 19th century French mirror Louis-Philippe with its original antique glass and silver leaf gilding. The glass is has some wear but that gives the mirror a certain charm. The ...
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Wall Mirror with Engraved Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror, crafted circa 1870, features the classic understated silhouette of the period with softly rounded upper corners and a substant...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
19th century gold leaf gilt French mirror Louis Philippe with a crest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A wonderful 19th century gilded French mirror with its original slightly foxed antique glass and a beautiful crown. The crown is decorated with flowers, leaves, C-scrolls and bunches...
Gold Leaf
French 19th Century Silver Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century Louis Philippe mirror with lightly carved trellis pattern in the silver gilt frame. Punctuating the original mirror plate are curious spots of foxing in random ...
Silver
An Antique Dome Toped French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in London, GB
A well patinated and warmly aged antique Louis Philippe dome top mirror. The frame with both Greek key and Foliate decoration, beaded inner slip framing the original mirror plate wit...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Oval Mirror
Located in Arundel, GB
A very decorative French mirror dating from the late 19th Century. The mirror of an an oval form surmounted on a rectangular panel. The oval being adorned with copious floral and fau...
Mirror, Plaster, Pine
A Large Distressed Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large and wonderfully aged Louis Philippe period gold gilt dome topped mirror. The frame with bole work and faded gilt, the original mirror plate with almost spider web foxing, cha...
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has original mercury mirror glass, a green-painted wooden frame, gilt accents, a fine be...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
An Antique Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned antique French Louis Philippe gold gilt dome toped mirror, with floral decoration on the frame, warm gold patination with the bole showing through. Unusually the ...
Gold Leaf
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
Large Antique French Mirror, Pitchpin Wood, Louis-Philippe Style, circa 1890
Located in Paris, FR
Large antique French mirror in pitchpin wood from the late 19th century (circa 1890). Antique frame in solid natural wood in the Louis-Philippe style. Frame width: 5.5 cm / 2.16 in. ...
Mirror, Wood, Pine
French Silver Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
The French Silver Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror is a stylish and classic piece of home decor. Featuring a glistening silver finish and a bar pattern. Mixes well with a variety of deco...
Wood
Black laquered and gilted wooden Louis Philippe mirror, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This elegant Louis Philippe mirror, crafted in France circa 1850, embodies the understated refinement of mid‑19th‑century French design. Its arched rectangular frame, finished in dee...
Mirror, Wood
$868Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Faux Burl Rosewood Painted Small Louis Philippe mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This small French Louis Philippe mirror embodies the understated elegance of the mid-19th century. The frame features the characteristic softly arched top that is so typical of the L...
Gesso, Mirror, Pine, Paint
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Floral Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or a hallway with this antique gilt wood wall mirror. Crafted in the Burgundy region of France circa 1870, the petite mirror has traditional lines with rounded...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
19th Century France Antique Gold Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
Carved giltwood mirror in Antique Gold. Finished in antique gold, this carved giltwood mirror is distinguished by rectangular molded gilt frame, reflecting the louis philippe sensibi...
Glass, Giltwood
Antique French Louis Philippe Full Length Mirror – Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A small antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has mercury mirror glass, a gold-painted wooden frame, soft gilt trim, and a gently cu...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$8,500 / set
Pair Of Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirrors
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular and water gilded with rounded top corners. Trailing leaf and floral burnished decorated molded frame. The mirror plates are in good placeable condition with some minor sp...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror with Floral Details
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite French Louis Philippe mirror dates from the mid-19th century, around 1850, and exemplifies the elegant simplicity characteristic of the Louis Philippe period. The fram...
Mirror, Giltwood, Mercury Glass
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 Silver Gilt Mirror (H 62 3/4 x W 37 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine tall Louis Philippe wall or dressing console mirror from France, featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated silver-leaf. Dimens...
Silver Leaf
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dramatic French 19th century silver gilt mantel mirror with original mirror glass revealing curious patterns of foxing. The arched molding is classic Louis Philippe, incorporating ...
Glass, Mirror, Wood