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 Bench Seat Wood Sofa or Banquette French 19th Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe banquette or sofa on wheels Carved with floral decorations and canelures. France circa 1840 Good seating with springs. The fabric can be...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,134Sale Price|32% Off
Antique Louis-Phillipe I Flame Mahogany Sofa c. 1840s
Located in Westfield, MA
Delve into the elegance of the 1840s with this meticulously crafted Antique Louis-Philippe I sofa, made from the deeply hued and richly grained flame mahogany. The sofa features a de...
Mahogany
Small antique sofa from the late 19th century, France. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the late 19th century, France. This piece of furniture is in very good condition, professionally restored and upholstered in new fabric. Dimensions: height 75 cm ...
Velvet, Walnut
Antique sofa, France, circa 1880. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the late 19th century, France. This piece of furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 87 cm / seat height 38 cm / wi...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Upholstered Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Step into 19th century France with this upholstered sofa featuring a boldly scrolled frame and hand-carved scroll legs, which captures the essence of the Louis Philippe style. This s...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,681Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Style Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful complete Italian luxury Louis Philippe style 1930s living room set includes: 1 sofa 2 armchairs Refined living room set in beech wood. The...
Beech
$852Sale Price|48% Off
Two-seater Louis Philippe sofa in walnut and fabric, 19th century era
Located in Catania, IT
Louis Philippe two-seater sofa, period 1870 - 1880. Made of walnut and fabric. In good condition.
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Italy Mid 20th Century Louis Philippe Sleigh Sofa in Hand-carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy Mid 20th century Louis Philippe sleigh sofa, by Bassano's Ebanistery in hand-carved walnut, wax polished. Spring padding and upholstery in good condi...
Walnut
Original Louis Philippe walnut sofa circa 1830
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Louis Philippe walnut sofa circa 1830
Walnut
French Gilt Two Seat Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very pretty French gilded two seater couch, recently upholstered in cream damask, in very good overall condition. 35" high 33.5" wide 21" seat depth 16" seat height You are welcome...
Gesso
19th Century French Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegantly refined mid-19th Century French formal two-seat canapé or sofa. The frame has all over carving and gilding with subtle cabriole legs and the whole recently reupholstered.
Upholstery, Giltwood
$9,451Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 27.96 in W 76.38 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room Set by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
This three elements living room set from the Mid-Century Modern Italian Riviera period designed by Romeo Rega is bursting with nostalgia. With its impeccable design, perfect proporti...
Brass
$3,124Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 29.93 in
Rococo Revival Walnut Living Room Set From the Early 20th Century - 3 Pieces
Located in Opole, PL
Rococo Revival Walnut Living Room Set From the Early 20th Century - 3 Pieces Presenting an elegant and timeless three-piece living room set in the refined Neo-Rococo style, dating b...
Upholstery, Walnut
Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa circa 1860 Good quality Swedish empire period birch sofa upholstered in kalim woven fabric. Small sofa or a very comfortable single cha...
Fabric, Birch
Space Age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970
Located in View Park, CA
A modernist space age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970. Painted white wood shell with espresso hued leather, which appears slightly aubergine in bright light (as shown here). S...
Leather, Wood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Austro-German 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous Biedermeier style settee from 19th century Bavaria made from exceptionally beautiful, solid maple in a sheltering design like a banquette to enclose the upholstery. Some a...
Upholstery, Maple
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant late 19th-century Louis XVI-style sofa is crafted from beech wood, painted in a soft antique finish that highlights its delicate carved details. Resting on four tapered,...
Velvet, Beech
Antique Louis XV 18th century sofa, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden sofa from the mid-18th century embodies timeless French elegance. A classic French sofa, it features a curved back with intricate carvings, cabr...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Three-Seat High Back Sofa
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique French three-seat high back sofa with wooden elegantly shaped legs terminating in casters at the back. Beautiful new upholster in beige and light rose. There are three very c...
Linen, Walnut
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$19,200 / set
H 54.13 in W 84.25 in D 34 in
Rare Seven-Piece Louis XIV Style Giltwood Salon Suite from France, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This majestic giltwood Chateau salon suite is from France and dates to circa 1880. There are four side chairs, two armchairs (fauteuils), and a canapé. All have square baluster legs and volute x-stretchers. All the wood has been richly sculpted and gilded, and motifs include scrolls, foliage, rinceaux, palmettes, beading, acanthus leaves and more. The armrests of the fauteuils and canapé are supported by large lion muzzles. The side chairs and canapé are all supported by cross stretchers, while the bright yellow upholstery is more recent, attached by large brass nailheads. The motifs are musical trophies encircled by foliate and floral motifs. French furniture of this style would have been first produced during the reign of Louis XIV, toward the end of the 1600s. A magnificent 19th century suite...
Upholstery, Textile, Wood, Giltwood
Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian style carved wood & upholstered sofa from the early 19th century. This antique settee from Italy features an elegantly arched camel back with gracefully outward t...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique sofa from the 19th centuries.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from around 1880, France. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest of the sofa have been covered with new fabric. ...
Walnut
Antique sofa, France, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A sofa in the style of Louis Philippe, made in France around 1890. Sofa has undergone professional renovation in our workshop. The seat and backrest of the furniture were covered wit...
Walnut, Fabric
French Gilt Two Seat Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A lovely French Louis Phillipe two seater gilt couch with deep buttoned cameo back and sides,in very nice condition.
Beech
Sold
H 39.38 in W 70.87 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Antique Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian Antique settee circa 1845 of the period Louis Philippe. The settee is made of solid walnut wood hand carved. In good antique conditions of the ...
Walnut
Louis Philippe style sofa, France, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Louis Philippe style sofa from France, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of the upholstery. height 105 cm seat height 48 cm width 163 cm ...
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Needlepoint and Petit Point Sofa Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century Needlepoint and Petit Point sofa. Sofa is in excellent condition. Needlepoint was completely removed, cleaned and fully restored and the entire insert was redone...
Wool, Silk, Wood
Antique sofa, France, late 19th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A lounge set in the style of Louis Philippe, made in France around 1890. The set has undergone professional renovation in our workshop. The seats and backrests of the furniture were ...
Walnut
Pair of French 20th Century Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful pair of 20th century French sofas which have been dry scraped back to the original paint with some of the original silver. These sofas have then been reupholstered using a...
Silver Leaf
Small Blue Sofa, France, Around 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
A small sofa, France, around 1880. Very good condition. After professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Dimensions: Length 180 cm height 98 cm seat height 48 cm de...
Velvet, Walnut
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
Small Sofa Stool France, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
Small sofa France, circa 1890. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 86 cm, seat height 44 cm, width 85 cm, depth 53 cm.
Walnut
Small Pink Sofa, France, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
A small tete-a tete sofa for two. A stylish piece of furniture fits perfectly into many interiors, such as a bedroom, living room, hall or dressing room. ...
Velvet, Walnut