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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$4,472Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of French Louis Philippe Style Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Puglia, Puglia
**Pair of Louis-Philippe Style Armchairs, 19th Century** This elegant pair of 19th-century Louis-Philippe style armchairs embodies timeless sophistication and exquisite craftsmanshi...
Fabric, Walnut
$6,825Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely set of six dining chairs in dence West Indies mahogany of high quality with well-articulated carvings of scallop and acanthus on crest, rail, and knee. Carved frame of upholstered seat has a serpentine form on all four-side with front cabriole leg ending in Spanish foot...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Twelve Louis Philippe Dining Chairs, Walnut & Rush, Provence, 1960
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this set of twelve French Louis Philippe style dining chairs is crafted from solid walnut and features traditional hand-woven rush seats. The chairs disp...
Rush, Walnut
$3,485 / set
6 Louis Philippe walnut Chairs, circa 1830/1850
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 Louis Philippe walnut chairs, circa 1830/1850.
Walnut
Set of Six Walnut Chairs with Vienna Straw Seats, Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set of Six Walnut Chairs with Vienna Straw Seats - Bassano Area, Italy, Late 19th - Early 20th Century An elegant set of six solid blond walnut chairs, representative of the refined...
Nutwood
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs Attributed to Gastone Modenese Mid-20th Century
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This elegant set of six Italian dining chairs, attributed to Gastone Modenese, exemplifies the enduring appeal of mid-20th-century Italian classical revival furniture. Crafted in so...
Nutwood
Early 20th Century Italian Six Louis Philippe Chairs in Hand-Carved Blond Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid 20th century set of six Italian Louis Philippe chairs in hand-carved blond walnut spring seat upholstered in clear green velvet. Upholstery still usable, Wax polished. Chairs o...
Velvet, Walnut
$3,310 / set
Set Of 8 Straw Chairs In Cherry Wood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely set of 8 straw chairs in cherry wood. Beautiful French work in cherry wood that we've patinated to go perfectly with a cherry/walnut table We've had a gallette made to give an...
Cherry
Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Hall Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous transitional pair of 19th century French hall chairs crafted from fruitwood. The chairs are crafted in the Louis Philippe manner and period...
Fabric, Fruitwood
Set of Four 19th Century French Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Set of four 19th century French carved walnut dining chairs in style of Louis Philippe. With hand-caned seats and backs. The chairs are raised on elegantly carved legs, France, circa...
Walnut
Louis Philippe Walnut and Vienna Straw Italian Chairs, 1940
Located in Roma, Lazio
Elegant in their essentiality, rich and very well crafted wood, the chair is super light. Sculpture chairs as a whole. The entire chair is made of walnut wood. Manual work on the ba...
Straw, Walnut
$3,252Sale Price / set|20% Off
Louis Philippe Walnut and Vienna Straw Italian Chairs, 1940
Located in Roma, Lazio
Elegant in their essentiality, rich and very well crafted wood, the chair is super light. Sculpture chairs as a whole. The entire chair is made of walnut wood. Manual work on the ba...
Straw, Walnut
19th Century Four French Hand Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Four 19th century French carved walnut dining chairs in style of Louis Philippe. With hand-caned seats and backs. The chairs are raised on elegantly carved legs, France, circa 1830. ...
Walnut
Set of 6 Antique Dining Chairs with Cane seats, solid walnut France Mid 19th C.
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 6 French Antique chairs. The chairs are done in solid walnut, featuring beautiful carved accents, and cane seats. Cane itself is approx. 100 ye...
Cane, Walnut
$4,595 / set
H 35.7 in W 19.7 in D 21.1 in
Set Of Six 1970s French Oak Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats
Located in High Point, NC
This set of six 1970s French oak dining chairs embodies the enduring appeal of provincial craftsmanship paired with relaxed modern comfort. Each chair features a gently sculpted ladd...
Upholstery, Oak
$1,500 / set
H 45 in W 25 in D 24 in
Set of Six Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Tall Back Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant set of six French Louis XVI dining chairs from the 1940s showcases the timeless craftsmanship and refined symmetry associated with neoclassical design. Crafted from rich...
Walnut
$6,800 / set
H 36 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs Set of Four, Pinewood, Circa 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of four Italian dining chairs, finely handcrafted in pinewood and finished in a soft white-grey patina. Executed in the late Neoclassical style, each chair features an...
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
$2,600 / set
H 34.75 in W 18 in D 18 in
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, attributed to Harvey Probber. These chairs are solid walnut, with metallic vinyl upholstered seats, wood finish, and upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Walnut
$8,402 / set
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six 20th Century Italian Chairs by Alessandro Becchi
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful set of six 20th Century Italian dining chairs by Alessandro Becchi. Mid-Century in style. Upholstered with rattan. Circa 1970.
Rattan, Wood
$4,200 / set
H 42.92 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
20th Century Set of Six Catalan Chairs in Carved Walnut and Caned Seats
Located in Miami, FL
20th century set of six Catalan chairs in carved walnut and caned seats. Country chairs.
Cane, Walnut
$10,020 / set
H 31.7 in W 25.6 in D 22.64 in
Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally versatile dining Chair adapts seamlessly to any setting, from homes to offices. Its bold architectural design features a wooden frame with striking angular-cut leg...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$29,043 / set
H 45.87 in W 19.38 in D 22.45 in
Set of six dining chairs attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
A sublime set of six high-back dining chairs in Oakwood and white Bouclè upholstery. Attributed to the work of Gio Ponti. Beautiful construction and wood details. Reminiscent of Gio...
Upholstery, Oak
$6,000 / set
H 37.6 in W 17.33 in D 22.45 in
Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a rustic inclination, these chairs present exquisite craftsmanship and intricate ...
Straw, Beech
$6,970 / set
H 36.62 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
Set of 6 Biedermeier 'Board Chairs', Cherry wood and Mesh, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of Six original Austrian Biedermeier Dining Chairs from circa 1830., so called 'board chairs' no seat cushion, but board with viennese mesh. Book-matched cherry veneer on the s...
Natural Fiber, Cherry
$4,376
H 31.89 in W 29.53 in D 32.29 in
A 19th Century French Provincial Armchairs Louis-Philippe Period, Bordeaux
Located in London, GB
A 19th-century French provincial armchair of compact and well-judged proportions, offering a comfortable scale suited to both traditional and relaxed interior settings. Originating ...
Fabric, Burlap, Linen, Upholstery, Beech, Coconut, Down, Feathers
$8,800 / set
H 31.25 in W 19.25 in D 20.5 in
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Empire Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined set of six French Empire-style dining chairs dating to the early 20th century and sourced from Provence, France. Hand-crafted in solid mahogany, the chairs display the clas...
Linen, Mahogany
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H 36.5 in W 16 in D 22 in
Country French Louis Philippe Style Maple Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of eight French Country dining chairs crafted in the Louis Philippe style. Expertly hand-made from solid maple, each chair features a gracefully curved ladder-back des...
Rush, Maple
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H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Set of Six Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present a stunning set of six antique Italian Louis Philippe chairs, dating back to the mid-19th century. These chairs feature a solid walnut frame, showcasing a de...
Walnut
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H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Italian Louis philippe Carved Walnut Set of Four Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present a stunning set of four antique Italian chairs from the Louis Philippe period, dating back to the Mid 19th Century. The...
Walnut
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H 38.5 in W 24.75 in D 21 in
Fine Set Of 8 Baker Milling Road Dining Chairs In Louis Philippe Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A contemporary take on Classic French design, this elegant set of Eight Dining Chairs are very well made, sturdy and exceptionally comfortable. The set features dark stained Hardwood...
Leather, Hardwood
Dining set, France, around 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dining set, France, circa 1890. Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. Wood: walnut Dimensions: Table: height 73 cm / length 146 cm - 294 cm / depth 120 cm ...
Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of French balloon or cameo back dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature newly upholstered frames with whimsical blue and white ticking strip...
Fabric, Wood
Louis Philippe Style Chair from 1960s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Louis Philippe style chair in wood with seat upholstered in original period fabric. Small spot on one point of the seat (see photo). For more photos please contact me.
Fabric, Wood
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H 39 in W 20 in D 19 in
Mid-Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Chairs and Armchairs-Set of Six
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a breakfast table with this elegant set of four sidechairs and matching armchairs. Crafted in France circa 1970 from walnut wood, each chair stands on cabriole legs ending in s...
Fabric, Walnut
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H 37.8 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Early 20th Century Louis Philippe Style Beech Wood Set of Ten Chairs with Velvet
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Early 20th Century dining room set of ten chairs in solid beech wood. The chairs are very elegant with very slender and solid moving legs. The ...
Beech, Velvet
Antique Dining Set, France, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dining set, France, circa 1920. Very good condition. Wood: oak It is possible to replace the upholstery on the seats of the chairs dimensions Table, height 76 cm, leng...
Oak
Antique Table with Chairs, France, Around 1900, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique set - a table with chairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. After renovation, new material. Wood polished and renovated. Dimensions: Table: height 77 c...
Walnut
Antique Table and Chairs, Western Europe, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique table with chairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. At the moment, it is possible to choose the fabric that will be upholstered in the chairs. Dimensions...
Walnut