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 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
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 C. French Louis Philippe Walnut Marquetry Free Standing Vanity Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French vanity mirror, crafted circa 1880, reflects the refined elegance of the Louis Philippe style with decorative touches influenced by the Napoleon III period. The sh...
Mirror, Walnut
French Gilt Carved Wood Floral Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt carved wood circular mirror with intertwined decorative floral and cross hatching motif. Mirror retains the original glass. Early 19th century.
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
French Louis Philippe Silver Gilt and Gesso Beaded Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Louis Philippe silver gilt and gesso mirror with a carved molded edge frame, interior row of beading, original silvered glass, and retains...
Silver Leaf
Golden Hand Carved Wood Mirror
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
Vendôme Pearl Mirror Hand-Carved Wood With Gold Leaf Finish This collection is inspired in Paris most beautiful square, Place Vendôme. The rich and var...
Wood
$648 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 15.75 in
“Fit Mirror” Travertine Marble and Rusty Iron Minimalist Mirror by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Mirror is a minimalist style mirror consisting of three treated Travertine marble pieces as a base. The back part of the mirror is made of a rusty i...
Marble, Travertine, Iron
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
$1,295
H 23.5 in W 21 in D 14 in
Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Nightstand, Chest, Side Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Rare for its smaller scale with a 21 inch width, this nineteenth century Louis Philippe period chest of drawers features a facade of book matched burl walnut. Its three drawers of do...
Walnut, Burl
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
$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
19th Century French Silver Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this original silver gilt mirror frame dates from the 1880s. Classic Louis Philippe style with arched top and subtle, etched geometric border along top edge. Mirror ...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Silver Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th century silver gilt Louis Philippe mirror with striped detail around the perimeter.
Silver Leaf
$312 / item
H 14.97 in W 4.73 in D 11.82 in
“Sun Mirror Brass” White Carrara Marble Minimalist Mirror by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Marblelous Sun Mirror is a minimalist style mirror consisting of a treated Carrara marble base. The back part of the mirror is made of solid brass and treated with special oils f...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
French Neoclassical Giltwood and Gilt-Gesso Pier Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique French empire giltwood pier mirror. Circa 1820.
Gesso, Giltwood
$4,200
H 54.25 in W 33 in D 2 in
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...
Mirror, Wood
French Silver Gilt Louis Philippe Mantel 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 an elegant, scro...
Silver
A Louis Phillippe Silver Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This Louis Philippe Silver Mirror radiates timeless elegance, featuring a refined silver frame with subtle leaf motif carvings. The delicate detailing on the frame adds a touch of na...
Silver Leaf
Antique Louis Philippe Mirror Giltwood The Netherlands Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Antique 19th Century giltwood Louis Philippe mirror with beautiful worn gold leaf patina. Curved top corners. Original mercury glass and back. A newspaper from 1881 from the Netherla...
Mercury Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror France
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Antique 19th century giltwood Louis Philippe mirror with beautiful worn gold leaf patina. Curved top corners and is surrounded by a pearl rim. The mirror has its own mercury glass. ...
Mercury Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror in Black and Gold France
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Antique 19th century Louis Philippe mirror with beautiful patina. The curved top mirror has its original mercury glass which is a bit weathered and h...
Mercury Glass, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror in Black and Gold
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Antique 19th century Louis Philippe mirror with beautiful patina. The curved top mirror has its original mercury glass which is weathered and has its...
Mercury Glass, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Very lovely 19th century French Louis Philippe gold gilt mirror. Has an X pattern and nice beaded detail and beautiful scalloped edge. ...
Wood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Vanity Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This walnut shield-form vanity mirror was made in France, circa 1880s, and has an adjustable sliding stand with turned wooden handle on the reverse. It is mounted with equidistant tu...
Mercury Glass, Walnut
Venetian Blue Cut Glass Ladies Dressing Table Mirror
Located in London, by appointment only
A wonderfully decorative and striking mid-19th century Venetian cut glass table mirror, the shaped bevelled plate with blue glass border with cut discs to clear, mirrored lozenges an...
Cut Glass