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
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
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
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
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
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 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
$3,215Sale 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
$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
$3,260Sale 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
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 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
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. 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
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 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
Louis Phillippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with rounded top corners. Water gilded with subtle incised trailing leaves.
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 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
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 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
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
$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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$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 antique giltwood and carved French mirror Louis-Philippe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An elegant 19th c. French mirror Louis Philippe with a beautiful crest. The open work crest is representing florale & foliate motifs, C-scrolls and a cabochon in the centre. The ...
Stucco, Wood
19th Century Silver Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French mirror - silver on black Louis Philippe antique mirror with flower and leaf etching to frame. Original glass. Original pin...
Silver Leaf
19th Century French Gilt Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
Large French gilt mirror with reed and ribbon design. Outer edge is beaded with inner edge of rope design. Original glass.
Giltwood, Mirror
19th Century French Silver Louis Philippe Large Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking 19th century French Louis Philippe mirror featuring a generously scaled silver-leaf frame with a beautifully aged patina. Its classic curved silhouette and elegant presenc...
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Louis Philippe French Gilded Mirror 56" x 35"
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century French Louis Philippe style giltwood mirror with etched Greek Key design, curved top corners and inner bead border. Nice patina with red under rub and warm gilt f...
Giltwood
$3,184Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Louis Philippe Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Gilded Mirror features a flair in detail that began to appear at the end of the period towards the beginnings of what today is called the Napoleon ...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite 19th century French Louis Philippe giltwood mirror with a crest at the top. Adds a real touch of elegance!!
Giltwood
Elegant 19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror 77.25"H x 43.74"W
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror, France, 19th Century. It measures an impressive 77.25"H x 43.74"W and retains its warm original patina to the gilt frame.
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Floral Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring timeless French elegance to an entryway, bedroom, powder room, or living room, with this handsome antique Louis Philippe mirror. Crafted in France circa 1870, the mirror featur...
Giltwood, Mercury Glass
Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror 39"H x 28"W 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis Philippe gilt mirror, France, 19th century. It measures 38.75"h x 28"w. The mirror itself measures 31.25"h x 20.75"w.
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror. This stunning period antique French Louis Philippe gilt wood mirror has gorgeous patina and clean lines that are perfect in any de...
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century Restored French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this exceptional mid-19th-century French Louis Philippe giltwood mirror embodies both the timeless elegance of French decorative arts and the extraordina...
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Silver Louis Philippe Medium Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful 19th century French Louis Philippe mirror featuring a softly curved frame finished in silver leaf with a richly aged patina. Its elegant silhouette and timeless character...
Mirror, Wood
19th century gold leaf gilded French mirror Louis Philippe with a crest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Pretty 19th c. French mirror with its original slightly foxed antique glass and gold leaf gilding. The crown is decorated with foliate motifs and scrolls...
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Wall Mirror with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring timeless French elegance to a mantel, entryway, bedroom, or living room with this handsome antique Louis Philippe mirror. Crafted in France circa 1860, the rectangular mirror f...
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century France Antique Gold Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
Carved giltwood mirror in Antique Gold. Its antique gold finish sets off rectangular molded frame, warm aged gilt, a hallmark of of the louis philippe period France craftsmanship in ...
Glass, Giltwood
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 lattice pattern and an inner border of fine beading. Its origina...
Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Mirror
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This French Louis-Philippe mirror is covered of gold leaves with a line pattern on it. It has a small scale, ideal for a bathroom or a small space.
Giltwood
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest and Original Gold Gilt
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique gold gilt French Louis Philippe mirror with stunning acanthus leaf crest and lovely beading and subtle pattern in frame. This stunning antique French mirror, crafted around 1...
Mirror, Giltwood