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.
Antique French Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with facetted glass
Located in Casteren, NL
An elegant antique French mirror from the Louis Philippe period, richly finished in gold leaf over a traditional red bole ground. The frame features the characteristic softly rounded...
Gold Leaf
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A striking 19th century French Louis Philippe mirror with classic arched corners, and two rows of ebonized molding sandwiching the gold gilt molding of incised foliate pattern. This ...
Gold Leaf
French Silver Gilt Louis Philippe Petite Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century Louis Philippe mirror with an understated, silver gilt frame enhanced by dark oxidation and craquelure texture. Etched into the frame is an elegant, scrolling f...
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
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
$903Sale 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
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Gilt Wood Mirror With Top Crest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century Louis Philippe style gilt wood mirror features its original beveled mercury glass surrounded by a pillow frame detailed with subtle incising in a floral m...
Mirror, Giltwood
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
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The low and graceful arch crowning this Louis Philippe mirror is a distinguishing feature that sets it apart from others of the period. Smooth gold leaf molding is interrupted with t...
Gold Leaf
$3,346Sale 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
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 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 ...
Paint, Wood, Mirror, Glass
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
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror from France (H 47 1/4 x W 39)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe gilt wall or hall or mantle mirror featuring a lovely moulded frame of patinated gold leaf. around the mirrored glass. Dimensions: H 47 1/4 inches x W 39...
Giltwood, Glass, Wood, Plaster, Mirror
French 19th Century Silver Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century Louis Philippe mantel mirror in an arched, silver gilt frame enhanced by dark oxidation and craquelure texture. Etched into the frame is an elegant, scrolling f...
Silver
19th Century French Louis Philippe Gilded Mirror 33.5" x 46.75"
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style gilded mirror with curved top corners, incised ribbed decoration and inner bead border. Warm gilt finish with red under rub exposed. Origin...
Mirror, 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
Tall French Louis Philippe Mirror with White Paint
Located in Troy, MI
Louis Philippe mirror is five and half feet tall and features a white painted frame and carved crest, circa 1860s. Actual mirror size: 53.75” H x 30.25” W. Unknown maker.
Wood
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror – Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. The mirror features a giltwood frame with a warm, aged patina, a fine beaded inner edge, and a gently curved to...
Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
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
$3,394Sale 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
A French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror, C. 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile mirror with its original two-part glass plate set within a molded and burnished gilt frame accented by an inner beaded border. The restrained form and warm gold leaf fini...
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
19th Century French Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror with Rounded Corners
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this elegant antique wall mirror exemplifies the refined simplicity of the Louis Philippe period. The rectangular frame is designed with softly rounded ...
Gold Leaf
French Louis Philippe Style Gilded Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Louis Philippe style gilded mirror with curved top corners, incised decoration and inner bead border. Warm gilt finish with red under rub exposed. Origin...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Silver Leaf Wall Mirror with Engraved X Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this elegant antique Louis Philippe wall mirror features the classic rounded rectangular form characteristic of the period. The frame is decorated with ...
Silver Leaf
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
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
Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror 40.5"H x 36.75"W 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis Philippe gilt mirror, France, 19th century. It measures an impressive 40.5"H x 36.75"W.
Mirror, Wood
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
Louis Phillippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with rounded top corners. Water gilded with subtle incised trailing leaves.
Giltwood
19th century french "Louis Philippe" mercury mirror.
Located in LYON, FR
19th century mercury mirror. Stucco frame with rich gilded floral motifs and original patina. The mirror plate shows a strong mercury oxidation, creating a beautiful aged effect. Ori...
Stucco, Pine
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
$3,145Sale Price|20% Off
Antique mid 19th century Pale Gold Silvered French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a tall and slender French Louis Philippe mirror, that dates from the mid-to-late 19th century. It showcases the hallmark features of the Louis Philippe period, inclu...
Silver Leaf
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Louis Philippe Faux Painted Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Late 19th century Louis Philippe mirror having beautiful faux bois painted finish on the frame which looks like wood grain, in a rich brown tone rimmed with ebony. The mirror itself ...
Mirror
Pair of Huge 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirrors
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous pair of huge 19th Century French gilt Louis Philippe mirrors. Retaining the original sparkly mercury looking glass plates with panelled backs. Circa 1860.
Mirror, 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
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
French Giltwood Mirror Louis-Philippe Period, circa 1850
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French giltwood mirror, Louis-Philippe period, circa 1850. Antique frame re-gilding patinated with leaf. Frame width: 7 cm / 2.75 in. Modern glass mirror. Antique wood back.
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
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
Antique French Louis Philippe Silvered Giltwood Mirror – Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. The mirror features a black-painted wooden frame with a carved silvered and gilt inner band, showing...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Floral Engraved Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This refined antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror, crafted circa 1870, features the understated elegance and softly rounded corners characteristic of the period. The frame is fi...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
French Silver Gilt Louis Philippe Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century Louis Philippe mantel mirror of an understated, silver gilt frame enhanced by dark oxidation and craquelure texture. The frame is oriented in a rather unusual e...
Silver
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Cartouche Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this elegant antique Louis Philippe mirror offers timeless proportions and refined decorative presence. The rectangular frame with softly rounded upper ...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
French Louis Philippe Painted Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This classic Louis Philippe mirror from the 19th century (with signature arched design across the top) has been recently updated with a lovely Farrow & Ball light-green paint to ...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror represents the essence of the age, when tailored architecture melded with opulent yet restrained elegance to produce a style...
Mirror, Giltwood
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
Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fine French silver Louis Philippe mirror with lovely beading, and the silver-gilt frame of this original Louis Philippe mirror is meticulously inscribed with a Greek key pattern alon...
Silver Leaf
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Oval Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Cen
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Large Antique French Louis Philippe oval mirror, dating to the late 19th century. The mirror features a black-painted wooden frame with a fi...
Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
French 19th Century Silver Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century Louis Philippe mirror with an understated, silver gilt frame enhanced by dark oxidation and craquelure texture. Note there are a few cracks and areas of wear wh...
Silver
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Cream and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Large Antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. The mirror features a cream-painted wooden frame with carved giltwood detailing, a beaded rim, worn gilt ...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Gold Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century gold Louis Philippe mirror. Featuring a bar pattern and a beaded inner border. This mirror has a slightly red patina as well. Pretty! Circa 1870. 38w x 54h
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
French gilt Louis Philip style mirror decorated with smoked mirror glass
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / Mirror / resin, smoked mirror / Louis Philippe / Napoleon III / Mid-century / Vintage Gilded arched French baroque mirror decorated with a gold and bronze smoked mir...
Mirror, Smoked Glass, Resin
19th Century French Louis Philippe Gilded Mirror 20.5"W x 26.5"H
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style mirror with curved top corners, incised leaf decoration and silver and gilt finish. Original mirror with light silvering. Please refer to p...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Gilt Carved Wooden Mirror, Louis-Philippe Style, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
We are pleased to present this elegant giltwood mirror in the Louis-Philippe period style, dating from the 19th century. Refined and timeless, it is an ideal piece to bring sophistic...
Wood
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
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror – Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. The mirror features a giltwood frame with a warm, aged patina, a fine beaded inner edge, and a gently curved to...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
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
Louis Philippe Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood, Gold Leaf, France, 1845
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror, French, from the Louis Philippe period. Original mercury “diamond dust” mirror. The frame is made of solid wood hand carved and stuccoed, the mirror boasts floral chiseling a...
Gold Leaf