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 Louis Philippe Daybed in Figured Walnut, circa 1835
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite Louis Philippe daybed in beautiful figured walnut, of superior design and fine craftsmanship. France, circa 1835. In near perfect condition, this is one of the most extr...
Walnut
19th Century Carved Louis Philippe Lit de Repos or Daybed
Located in Essex, MA
19th Century French Louis Philippe Neoclassical Daybed. Richly carved laurel leaf frame draped with floral swags, scrolled backrest, on foliate carved fluted feet. PROVENANCE: The...
Beech
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...
Mahogany
Marcel Breuer Style Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Marcel Breuer style daybed. Tubular chrome at both ends. Bed has hinges which allow it to be lifted, allowing for storage underneath. Great piece ...
Chrome
$10,118 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
$5,516
H 14.97 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Brown Leather Daybed by Kill International Attributed to Horst Brüning
By Horst Bruning, Alfred Kill International
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare daybed by Alfred Kill International attributed to Horst Brüning, made in Germany, 1970s. The daybed can be easily turned in a comfortable double bed. Very good vintage c...
Leather, Linen
$4,200
H 20 in W 57 in D 24.25 in
1 of 2 Modern Brueton Industries Silver Gray Bouclé Fabric Wave Daybed Bench 90
By Brueton
Located in Miami, FL
1 of 2 Custom made Modern Brueton Industries silver grey Bouclé fabric upholstery daybed, sofa or bench in wave design. Very comfortable and sturdy mounted on 4 chrome legs. Has a gr...
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret Bench
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional solid Sissoo bench by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh Project, circa 1956. This bench is a sturdy example of an uncommon form in...
Wood
Linear Bench in Natural Wanut Series 72 by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern legend Edward Wormley, "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher. Explore...
Brass
Mid-Century Tito Agnoli Attributed Bamboo Sleigh Daybed Frame
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Mid-Century bent bamboo daybed frame has a sturdy but lightweight sleigh shaped frame and features a decorative crown-like headboard. There is minimal rattan loss and n...
Bamboo
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padd...
Fabric, Walnut
$6,500 / item
H 27 in W 80 in D 39 in
Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs
Located in Durham, NC
A simple, sturdy daybed that works well as seating in a living space and as a guest bed. A mix of construction techniques both seen and hidden create a sturdy yet sleek focal point t...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,112Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
Velvet, Walnut
Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia - the perfect addition to any modern living space. This sleek and stylish piece of furniture is designed to provi...
Chrome
$16,900
H 30 in W 78.5 in D 31 in
18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two round pillows, in good condition. The sides of t...
Cotton, Damask, Linen, Pine
Louis Philippe French Daybed
Located in Austin, TX
Daybed from France in the Louis Philippe period. This piece has a walnut structure with a beautiful lustrous French polish finish. The seat has been newly upholstered in burlap.
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis Philippe Style Mahogany Meridienne, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis Philippe Style Mahogany Meridienne, circa 1890, with scrolling arms and splay legs terminating in paw feet, now upholstered in gold chevron patterned cut velours. 35" H x 69" W...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 40.95 in W 53.94 in D 22.45 in
Italian Center Dormeuse in Carved Walnut circa 1850 Yellow Fabric
Located in Milano, MI
Walnut Dormeuse Mid-1800s with an unusual shape in that it lacks a side back in place of which we find a turned wooden crosspiece. The settee has a solid walnut frame with a beautifu...
Cotton, Walnut
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H 40.5 in W 72.5 in D 30 in
Fine Quality Louis Phillipe Style Walnut Leather Fainting Couch Daybed Chaise
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Wood. Leather. 40 1/2" h x 72 1/2" w x 30" d. 19" seat height. Condition Scratches. Dents in edges. Stains to leather.
Leather, Walnut
Louis Philippe Mahogany Upholstered Day Bed / Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
French Louis Philippe carved mahogany boat bed converting to meridienne day bed, with scrolled out arms, upholstered in white and blue silk with floral motif, circa nineteenth centur...
Silk, Mahogany
Louis Style Navy Blue Sofa, early 20th century, France. Restored.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage sofa made of walnut wood. Very good condition, after renovation of wood and replacement of upholstery for navy blue velvet. Produced in France in early XX century, restored ...
Velvet, Walnut
Louis Philippe French Daybed
Located in Austin, TX
Daybed from France in the Louis Philippe period. This piece has a walnut structure with a beautiful lustrous French polish finish. The seat has bee...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 34 in W 89.75 in L 34 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe or Empire Style Burled Walnut Daybed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A Louis Philippe style beautifully burled walnut daybed. Mid-19th century, France. Newly upholstered and reconditioned. #5624.
Upholstery, Burl
Sold
H 40.5 in W 79 in D 27.5 in
French Louis Philippe Period Walnut & Upholstered Recamier / Daybed, 2ndq 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lit à Baldaquin having a shaped and sloping upholstered back with a baluster form end the removable cushion resting in the solid walnut frame, raised o...
Walnut
French Painted and Gilt Upholstered Fluted Floral Daybed, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French hand-carved wood painted and gilt day bed with flanking pod finials, floral medallions, gouge fluting , bell flowers, demilune canopy with swag ...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Classic Flame Mahogany 19th Century Louis Philippe Daybed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous 19th century Louis-Philippe daybed of rich flame mahogany having scrolled head and foot boards and a wide front board which features subtle carvings. The twin size posture...
Mahogany
19th Century Louis Philippe Récamier or Daybed
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century French Louis Philippe récamier, or daybed. Made of solid walnut with beautiful choice of wood, having large knots and nice grain with waxed finish. This stu...
Wood