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Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Desk Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Desk Chair is made of mahogany, French Louis-Philippe Period.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Desk Chair
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Desk Chair

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Desk Chair

$1,650
Pair of French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Armchairs Recovered in a Yellow Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and great design for this pair of French mahogany armchairs recovered with a yellow silk fabric The lines of the armrest is an elegant curved design, as well for the front a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Armchairs Recovered in a Yellow Fabric
Pair of French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Armchairs Recovered in a Yellow Fabric

Pair of French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Armchairs Recovered in a Yellow Fabric

$6,000 / set
One Mahogany French Louis Phillipe Desk or Living Room Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and great design, comfortable armchair in mahogany. Louis Phillipe period of time, recently upholstery in a yellow silk fabric. Perfect for a desk armchair or side living r...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

One Mahogany French Louis Phillipe Desk or Living Room Armchair
One Mahogany French Louis Phillipe Desk or Living Room Armchair

One Mahogany French Louis Phillipe Desk or Living Room Armchair

$3,000
French 19th Century Desk Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Handsome 19th century desk chair raised on turned front legs, on original brass casters and saber back legs. Upholstered in original antique faux-le...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

French 19th Century Desk Chair
French 19th Century Desk Chair

French 19th Century Desk Chair

$2,634
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Leather
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Crafted in France, circa 1870, the fruitwood armchair stands on cabriole legs over a scalloped bombe apron. The chair features a rounded and arched back upholstered with brown leather and tacks, and a wide and deep cushioned seat upholstered with leather and embellished with decorative brass nailheads. The chair is further decorated with two elegant leather upholstered scrolled armrests. The streamlined, barrel shaped chair is in excellent condition and has a rich walnut patina. Complete your study or office with this comfortable antique seating...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Leather
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Leather

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French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Desk Chair or Desk Chair
Located in Montreal, QC
French Louis Philippe period walnut desk chair with green leatherette studded seat
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1850s French Antique Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set
Located in Winter Park, FL
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Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Oak Desk Armchair with Green Leather
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French Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Chair, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
The French Louis Philippe walnut desk chair with rounded back, scroll arms, brown leather seat with brass studded boarder ending in reeded tapered turned legs.  
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French Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Chair, circa 1840
French Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Chair, circa 1840

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Pair of Midcentury French Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Armchairs with Red Leather
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19th Century French Desk Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
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Louis Philippe office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis Philippe office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage office chairs and desk chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis Philippe office chairs and desk chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for office chairs and desk chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,275 and tops out at $3,900 while the average work can sell for $1,950.

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