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 Philleppe Period Savonnerie Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philleppe Period Savonnerie Carpet 15'8" x 20'8" - 478 x 630
Wool
$14,995Sale Price|25% Off
Antique French Aubusson Decorative Rug Flat-Weave Room Size with Large Medallion
Located in New York, NY
An antique French Aubusson carpet, size: 13'4 x 10'8, circa 1890. This fine Louis Philippe era flat-woven French wool carpet features a large and dynamic central medallion on a relat...
Wool
$13,995Sale Price|30% Off
Antique French Aubusson Decorative Flatweave Carpet, in Room Size w/ Soft Colors
Located in New York, NY
An antique French Aubusson carpet, size 14'0 x 9'10, circa 1890. This fine Louis Philippe era flat-woven wool carpet features an elegant medallion and a delicately crafted outer bord...
Wool
1830s Brown Medallion Antique French Aubusson Rug 14'9''x17'9'' Flatweave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet From Louis Philippe Period Circa 1830s ( 14'9'' x 17'9'' - 450 x 540 cm ) Antique Large Aubusson French Floral, Medallion Flat Weave Rug, ...
Wool
1830s Brown Antique French Aubusson Carpet - Louis Philippe Period 5'3"x5'4" Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Carpet - Louis Philippe - Period: 5'3"x 5'4" - 160 x 162 cm This antique French Aubusson carpet from the 1830s is a luxurious, handwoven flatweave prized fo...
Wool
Mid 19th Century Aubusson Rug - Manufacture of Jean-Jacques Sallandrouze
Located in New York, NY
Manufacture of Jean-Jacques Sallandrouze According to Jules Chebeaux Cotton (chain) wool (weft) c. 1851 197 x 197 in, 500 x 500 cm Excellent condition In the 1850s, Jean-Jacques Sal...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Portiére Designed by Amedée Couder for Sallandrouze de Lamornaix
By Amedée Couder
Located in Milan, IT
On December 1836 Charles Sallandrouze de Lamornaix presented in his workshop on boulevard Poissonière what he termed as an ‘exposition de magnifiques tapis, commandés pour la France ...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
$44,995Sale Price|25% Off
Antique French Aubusson 'Louis Philippe' Carpet, in Large Size, with Soft Colors
Located in New York, NY
An antique French Aubusson 'Louis Philippe' carpet, circa 1880, size 19'2 x 15'0. This classic flat-woven carpet features an elegant central medallion in a softly hued primary field,...
Wool
Louis Philippe French Aubusson Mid 19th Century Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A rare size mid-19th century Louis Philippe French Aubusson rug. Measures: 5'7'' x 7'1''.
Wool
Louis Philippe Antique Aubusson Square Rug in Wool and Metal Thread
Located in Milan, IT
Aubusson rugs that were woven after the Restauration period distinguish themselves by a richer palette, as well as for employing architectural motifs often inspired by the ceiling decorations...
Metallic Thread
19th Century Louis Philippe Aubusson Medallion and Brown Colour, 1850 ca
Located in Firenze, IT
The French factory in Aubusson is famous both for the production of wall tapestries and for the weaving of beautiful floor rugs. Both of these textiles, always of high quality, were ...
Wool
$14,995Sale Price|25% Off
Antique French Aubusson Decorative Flat-Weave Rug, in Room Size & Floral Designs
Located in New York, NY
An antique French Aubusson carpet, size 14'0 x 10'9, circa 1890. This fine Louis Philippe era flat-woven French wool carpet features an elegant floral medallion at center, and a uniq...
Wool
Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Aubusson Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The towns of Aubusson and Felletin on the River Creuse near Limoges in central France have produced rugs and carpets since the 18th Century. Up to that point, this area had produced ...
Wool, Cotton
Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Aubusson Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The towns of Aubusson and Felletin on the River Creuse near Limoges in central France have produced rugs and carpets since the 18th Century. Up to that point, this area had produced ...
Wool, Cotton
Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Aubusson Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The towns of Aubusson and Felletin on the River Creuse near Limoges in central France have produced rugs and carpets since the 18th Century. Up to that point, this area had produced ...
Wool, Cotton
$45,000
W 174 in L 191 in
Antique Oversized French Aubusson Floral Rug with Medallion Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique French Aubusson carpet, dating to circa 1880–1920, reflects a continued appreciation for the timeless elegance of classical European design. Handwoven in wool and measur...
Wool
$18,675
W 156.3 in L 175.2 in
13x15 Antique French Aubusson Flatwoven Rug 397cm x 445cm Fine Large Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Rare Authentic Antique French Aubusson Rug Handwoven Rug Handmade Rug Rare Size 13x15 Rug Rose Beige 1880 Measures: 13' x 14'7" 397cm x 445cm "This is ...
Wool
$754Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.17 in L 55.12 in
Handmade Carpet French Aubusson Rug, Cream Wool Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Are you looking for a new accessory to introduce into your home? Then look no further! This elegant piece features a subtle colour palette of cream and beige that make up the symmetr...
Tapestry, Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Nazmiyal Collection Antique French Aubusson Rug. 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: 18th Century. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.93 m x 2.51 m)
Wool
Antique Ivory French Aubusson Rug. Size: 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique French Aubusson rug, country of origin: France, date circa 1900 - Size: 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 4.11 m). This delicate French Aubusson rug has a dreamy, romantic feel. It was created around the turn of the 20th century. Even though it is over 100 years old, it is the perfect piece for several contemporary design trends. This piece is recognizably an Aubusson that uses softer pinks and pastels, which is a hallmark of Aubusson works. This carpet is a finely woven tapestry. It has a backing to protect it from wear. The design has a Rococo feel with its sweeping curves, scrollwork, and trompe l’oeil floral patterns. Curvy, natural forms are a characteristic of late Baroque and Victorian design. This carpet would be perfectly at home in a formal room with gilding, elegant antique furniture, and brocades throughout. It has a classic feel that is refined and elegant. It also has an aged look that gives it a shabby chic feel, too. Romance pink and millennial pink are among the most popular color trends...
Wool
1880 Aubusson Flatwoven French Aubusson Napoleon III
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent pre-1900 antique Napoleon III French Aubusson featuring a soft ivory palette and a beautifully bold floral design that reflects refined European elegance, datin...
Wool
French Semi-Antique Aubusson Needlepoint Rug
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Beautiful example of an Aubusson rug. A fantastic display of floral and scroll designs, handwoven from France. Tons of earth tone colors: browns, greens, beiges, rust/reds, mauve/pin...
Natural Fiber
$23,835
W 112.6 in L 124.02 in
French carpet Aubusson Manufacture, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period - N 1592
Located in Paris, FR
Carpet From The Aubusson Manufacture, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period - 315x286 - No. 1592 Artist: Manufacture Aubusson Period: 19th century Style: Napoleon 3rd Condition: Perf...
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique flat-woven French Aubusson carpet from the early 20th century.
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson rug France, circa 1870 Handwoven.
Wool
$4,707
W 104.34 in L 65.36 in
French Aubusson Rug 19th century - Napoleon III style - 265x166, No 1359
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 19th century - around 1860 Origin: Aubusson, FRANCE Style: Napoleon III Condition: Perfect condition (Cleaned, Lined in our workshop) Material: Wool & Silk Width: 2m65 Length...
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson rug France circa 1920 Handwoven.
Wool
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W 99.22 in L 107.88 in
Elegant empire style rug warm tones ton sur ton decoration gray green yellow
Located in Firenze, IT
The French manufacture of the Savonnerie was the most prestigious European manufacturer of pile-knotted carpets. The manufacture originated in a carpet factory created in a disused s...
Wool
Louis Philippe Period Aubusson Rug
Located in BARSAC, FR
Aubusson rug from the Louis Philippe period with rich foliage decoration, floral and vegetal friezes in orange-brown and green tones. Dark blue outer border. Work from the Aubu...
Wool