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.
Find a collection of antique Louis Philippe seating, dining tables, bedroom furniture and other items on 1stDibs.
French Restauration Bench Seat Wood Sofa Banquette Fabric of Your Choise 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French Restoration-Period Chaise Longue on wheels, 19th Century Louis Philippe Period, France circa 1840 An elegant French chaise longue dating from the Restoration period, ...
Upholstery, Wood
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 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
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
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 Mouscron, WHT
Original Louis Philippe walnut sofa circa 1830
Walnut
Louis Philippe Walnut Sofa with Heart-Backrest, Pink Upholstery, 1880
Located in Opole, PL
A sofa in the Louis Philippe style, circa 1880. The frame of the sofa is made in walnut wood, with the strikingly profiled backrest in the shape of a heart. The sofa has a spring s...
Upholstery, Walnut
$820Sale 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
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
$5,471Sale 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
$1,778Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 64.97 in D 23.63 in
Antique Louis XV style 19th century Sofa, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden sofa from the mid-19th century captures timeless French elegance. Featuring a graceful curved back, intricate floral carvings in the Louis XV ta...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th century French sofa is a masterfully crafted piece that reflects timeless design and superior artistry. The walnut frame features intricate carvings along the arms ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,900
H 38.59 in W 48.43 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa, Hand-Carved Elm, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 19th century French sofa epitomizes the timeless elegance of Louis XVI-inspired design, with its perfectly balanced proportions, refined carved details, and luminous g...
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 72.25 in D 33 in
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880 Measures- 31"H x 72.25"W x 33...
Walnut
$3,595
H 33.5 in W 73 in D 36.75 in
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Sofa Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Louis XV style sofa In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Carved walnut frame, with soft blue velvet upholstery. Measures: 73"W x 36....
Velvet, Walnut
$2,858
H 36.62 in W 63.78 in D 26.38 in
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stunning Biedermeier sofa from the first half of the 19th century originates from Austria and represents the essence of classic elegance and craftsmanship of its era. The const...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier two-seater sofa veneered in walnut, standing on column legs with ebonized capitals. The gently curved backrest terminates in stylized volutes. The sofa has been newly uph...
Fabric, Walnut
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade. France...
Brocade, Beech
19th Century Low Back Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century low back sofa with carved arms, over long seat raised on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf detailing terminating on original brass castors.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French painted sofa with gilt decoration. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and the cushion is feather filled. Circa 1890.
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Louis XV Style French Sofa Canapé
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Antique Louis XV style French sofa canapé. This is a perfect piece to restyle by maybe gilding or painting the gorgeous carved frame and reupholstering.
Upholstery, Wood
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 75 in D 36 in
Italian Sofa after Marco Zanuso, circa 1960s Divano Sleep-o-Matic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sofa or daybed. New upholstery vintage Bordeaux wine color mohair, brass and metal legs, pule up mechanism handle on the back of the sofa converts the sofa in to the bed. US ...
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century Mahogany Louis Philippe Upholstered Sofa on Castors
Located in High Point, NC
A chair whose dark mahogany, carved scroll, harlequin patterned upholstery gives it real character at first glance. The piece dates to Late 19th Century, sourced from France, and car...
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Mahogany Louis Philippe Upholstered Sofa on Castors
Located in High Point, NC
A chair whose dark mahogany, carved scroll, harlequin patterned upholstery gives it real character at first glance. The piece dates to Late 19th Century, sourced from France, and car...
Fabric, Mahogany
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
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, Fabric
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
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
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