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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Zabihi Collection 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''.
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1830s Brown Medallion Antique French Aubusson Rug 14'9''x17'9'' Flatweave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1830 French Louis Philippe hand-woven wool rug, 14'9" x 17'9" (177 x 213 in), in brown tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good ...
Wool
1850s Antique French Aubusson Savonnerie Rug 8'10" x 10'10"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1850 French Louis Philippe hand-woven wool rug, 8'10" x 10'10" (106 x 130 in). Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. A s...
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1850s Aubergine and Ivory Antique French Savonnerie Carpet 15'8" x 20'8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1850 French Louis Philippe hand-knotted wool rug, 15'8" x 20'8" (188 x 248 in), in ivory tones. Condition: good, additions or alterations made to the original: The leng...
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
Zabihi Collection 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry Fragment with Pastoral Goat
Located in New York, NY
**18th Century Aubusson Tapestry Fragment with Pastoral Goat Scene** A charming and highly decorative 18th-century Aubusson tapestry fragment depicting a pastoral landscape centered...
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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 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
1860s Brown Antique French Aubusson Savonnerie Flat Weave Rug 12'8" x 15'8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1860 French Louis Philippe hand-woven wool rug, 12'8" x 15'8" (152 x 188 in), in brown tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good ...
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
$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,...
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1830s Brown Antique French Aubusson Carpet - Louis Philippe Period 5'3"x5'4" Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1830 French Louis Philippe hand-woven wool rug, 5'3" x 5'4" (63 x 64 in), in brown tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. An...
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
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
$322Sale Price|19% Off
H 21.66 in W 24.41 in D 0.16 in
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Little 18th Century French Needlepoint Fragment Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little French needlepoint tapestry with beautiful floral design and nice natural colors, entirely hand embroidered with needlepoint method with wool. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitom...
Wool
$5,473Sale Price|25% Off
W 92.52 in L 118.12 in
Flat Weave Rug Ivory Handwoven Carpet Floral Livingroom Rugs for Sale Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
This fantastic floral rug has been handwoven with a beautiful all-over floral design woven on an ivory background with cream-green, blue and ivory accents. This elegant piece's colou...
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton
Antique Ivory French Art Deco Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
An outstanding Art Deco carpet distinguished by an ivory background decorated by a large scale floral pattern drawn with intricate detail. Many Art Deco artists took patterns such as...
Wool
Antique Savonnerie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven, Antique Savonerrie Rug circa 1890 France.
Wool
$21,995Sale Price|26% Off
H 84 in W 70 in D 0.05 in
18th Century French Aubusson Romantic Tapestry, with Drapery Motif
By Jean-Baptiste Huet
Located in New York, NY
A Louis XV French Aubusson pastoral tapestry from the second half of the 18th century, after designs by Jean-Baptiste Huet, centrally woven with a pastoral scene in a picturesque cou...
Wool
Nice 17th century Aubusson tapestry fragment panel
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique Aubusson tapestry fragment dating from the 17th century, featuring a finely dressed female figure in a classic, possibly allegorical or pastoral scene. The composi...
Cotton, Silk
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
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson tapestry from the 19th century, depicting several young courtiers spending a leisurely afternoon gaily dancing and carousing within the splendidly maintained verdan...
Wool
Circular Savonnerie Carpet
By Paule Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Circular Savonnerie by Paule Leleu. France, circa 1930.
Wool
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)
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18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the 18th century, envisioning a wooded landscape in which several youngsters play leapfrog. Enclosed within a scrolling border of fruiting and ...
Wool
$4,401
W 203.94 in L 251.97 in
Palace Size Antique French Aubusson Rug Charles X Aubusson Oversized Aubusson
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent palace size Antique French Aubusson rug from the Charles X period. This extraordinary oversized piece features an elegant classical floral medallion composition...
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Sold
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...
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