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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French Walnut 19th Century Bergère Chairs with Carved Arms and Zebra Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis Philippe style walnut bergère chairs from the 19th century with scrolling arms, carved front legs and zebra print upholstery. This splendid pair of French Loui...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,064Sale Price|50% Off
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
19th Century French Carved Louis XVI Bergere in Yellow Velvet Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century bergere in yellow velvet and carved frame in Louis XVI style. France, circa 1880 Perfect condition.
Velvet
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 16 in D 19 in
Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the upholstery is as is, and will nee...
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Directoire Bergère Chair with Paisley Upholstery
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This rare French bergère chair dates from the late 18th century, during the elegant transitional period between the Louis XVI and Directoire styles. Crafted from solid beechwood, the...
Beech
$4,950
H 37.2 in W 33.7 in D 30 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise Bergère Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bleached walnut marquise bergère chair from the 19th century, with slanted rectangular back, petite carved finials, scrolling knuckles on the arms, fluted le...
Upholstery, Walnut
$900Sale Price|60% Off
H 36 in W 27.25 in D 30.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant 19th century French Louis XV bergere armchair featuring a high quality floral upholstery in the style of Schumacher betty chintz fabric in vivi...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,592Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 26.25 in D 27.5 in
19th Century French Bergere Rosewood Arm Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is an exquisite Louis XVI Rosewood Bergère Chair, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and style. This chair is not just a piece of furniture; it's a work of art that will el...
Rosewood
19th Century French Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French bergère exudes classic elegance and comfort, making it a timeless statement piece. The carved wood frame, finished in a distressed pale tone, showcases the g...
Wrought Iron
French Giltwood Bergere Chair, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This bergere chair from France has exquisite style and Form. It is very comfortable due to the shape of the back and the seat. The curve of the back is very Pleasing. The gilding...
Giltwood
$775Sale Price|50% Off
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
19th Century French Round Bergere Chair in Hand Carved Walnut Wood with Cane
Located in Sofia, BG
Petite French round armchair, in Louis XVI style hand carved and decorated with friezes of ribbons tapered fluted base, with dobble cane back and sides. Upholstered in mustard velvet...
Textile, Cane, Walnut
$1,568Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Louis XV Bergère Chair, French Walnut, Rococo Style, Late 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite French bergère armchair was crafted in the late 19th century in the Louis XV style, showcasing the timeless elegance of French decorative arts. Made from solid French ...
Walnut
$3,984Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI walnut Bergeres ~ armchairs is a remarkable combination of master furniture makers with exceedingly talented sculptors! Fashioned from sumptuous Fr...
Walnut
$3,100
H 29.93 in W 30.32 in D 28.35 in
Bergère Armchair in Blue Toile de Jouy Upholstery, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French Napoleon III armchair, dating from the second half of the 19th century, combines generous proportions with timeless decorative appeal. Raised on turned ebonized w...
Brass
Beige Louis Philippe Armchairs, France, Around 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Armchairs, France, around 1910. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: walnut Measures: height 83 cm seat height 45 cm width...
Velvet, Walnut
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H 38.59 in W 25.99 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Armchairs from the Louis-Philippe Period Beginning of the 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful pair of Charles X shepherdesses with full arms in the shape of a crozier have a wide backrest slightly arched and curved back. The inside of the large butt is carved with ...
Wood
Armchair in Louis Philippe Style, France, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair - an armchair from the beginning of the 20th century. Origin : France Dimensions: height 67 cm / height of the seat. 40 cm / width 49 cm / depth 47 cm.
Walnut
Bergere Yellow Armchair, France, around 1870, after Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
An armchair from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, has been upholstered with a new fabric. Dimensions: height 77 cm / h...
Walnut
Bergere Armchair, France, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
Bergere armchair, France, circa 1900. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 78 cm / height of the seat. 42 cm / width 67 cm / depth 60 cm.
Walnut
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H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
Two Louis Phillipe Bergère Armchairs, Northern Europe, circa 1900, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Historical armchairs type bergère from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The armchairs are in very good condition, professionally renovated, upholstered with a new fabric. ...
Mahogany
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H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 27.56 in
Two Louis Phillipe Bergere Armchairs, Northern Europe, circa 1920, after Renovat
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Armchairs, Northern Europe, circa 1920. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, upholstered with a new fabric. Wood: Mahogany Dimensions: Heigh...
Mahogany
Louis Phillipe Bergère Armchair, France, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique armchair from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Dimensions: Height 84 cm, height of the seat 40 cm, width 75 cm, depth 63 cm.
Walnut
French Louis Philippe Light Walnut Bergere Wingchair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an arched backrest flanked by arched and shaped wings descending into carved handles, the loose cushion above a fitted deck and raised on flared tapering legs, the vintage corduroy...
Walnut
Pair of Swedish Oskarian Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Swedish Oskar the 2nd wingback lounge chairs from the end of the 19th century.
Wood
Sold
H 44 in W 30 in D 30.5 in
English Louis Philippe Period Leather Upholstered Club Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Upholstered in original very dark green leather and trimmed in leather banding secured by patinated brass nailheads, the turned legs in light walnut.
Leather
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H 46 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Louis Philippe Style French Oak Ladder Back Armchairs with Rush Seats
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of Louis Philippe style oak ladder back armchairs features turned legs and rush seats. Multiple turned crossbars between the legs provide extra stability. The unusually lar...
Rush, Oak