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Louis Philippe Benches

LOUIS PHILIPPE STYLE

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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Style: Louis Philippe
19th Century French Carved Oak Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak bench from France with the most glorious hand carved decoration we have had the privilege to offer. The back of the bench is wonderfully tall, and has three panels,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Benches

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Linen, Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Bench
19th Century French Carved Oak Bench

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French Louis Phill Bench, Day Bed in Mahogan Yellow Blue Red Soft Stipes Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant design for this French Louis Phillipe day bed or bench in mahogany, second part of 19th century. It can stand in the middle of a room because the back is reupholstered in th...
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1870s French Antique Louis Philippe Benches

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Mahogany

French Louis Phill Bench, Day Bed in Mahogan Yellow Blue Red Soft Stipes Fabric
French Louis Phill Bench, Day Bed in Mahogan Yellow Blue Red Soft Stipes Fabric

French Louis Phill Bench, Day Bed in Mahogan Yellow Blue Red Soft Stipes Fabric

French Walnut Decorative Carved Upholstered Stool with Barley Twist Legs, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
French walnut upholstered stool with brass nail head trim, decorative carved scrolled foliage apron, and resting on the original barley twist legs with connecting stretchers. Mid-19t...
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1850s French Antique Louis Philippe Benches

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Brass

French Walnut Decorative Carved Upholstered Stool with Barley Twist Legs, C 1850
French Walnut Decorative Carved Upholstered Stool with Barley Twist Legs, C 1850

French Walnut Decorative Carved Upholstered Stool with Barley Twist Legs, C 1850

French Painted and Giltwood Stool with Upholstered Muslin Saddle Seat. C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French painted and gilt carved wood stool with upholstered white muslin saddle seat, and terminating on four squared legs, with rounded gilt filigree and bell flower motif feet, Earl...
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1820s French Antique Louis Philippe Benches

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French Painted and Giltwood Stool with Upholstered Muslin Saddle Seat. C. 1820
French Painted and Giltwood Stool with Upholstered Muslin Saddle Seat. C. 1820

French Painted and Giltwood Stool with Upholstered Muslin Saddle Seat. C. 1820

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