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.
19th Century Pair of French Walnut Upholstered Stools with Mouton Legs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century walnut stools from France with mouton legs. These stools are so elegant and have a beautiful profile from every side. The seats have been newly upholstered in ...
Linen, Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut stool from France. The top has been newly upholstered in linen and finished with a single welt. The top is shaped and has a lovely silhouette. The top is supp...
Linen, Walnut
Italian Beech Wood Stools, Upholstered in Mulberry-Sienna Fabric, 1900
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of Italian stools in beech wood, covered with a sturdy fabric Mulberry - Sienna Cord and pleasant colors. ref. M/1979
Fruitwood
$1,039Sale Price|20% Off
Original Painted French Louis Philippe Boudoir Window Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Original painted French Louis Philippe Boudoir window seat This is a delightful Piece of Louis Philippe furniture, it has high scroll arms on either end with turned rails and it i...
Paint
French Walnut Decorative Carved Upholstered Stool with Barley Twist Legs, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
French walnut upholstered stool with brass nail head trim, decorative carved scrolled foliage apron, and resting on the original barley twist legs with connecting stretchers. Mid-19t...
Brass
French Painted and Giltwood Stool with Upholstered Muslin Saddle Seat. C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French painted and gilt carved wood stool with upholstered white muslin saddle seat, and terminating on four squared legs, with rounded gilt filigree and bell flower motif feet, Earl...
Gesso, Muslin, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$864Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis Philippe Dusky Pink and Gilt Boudoir Window Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Louis Philippe Dusky Pink and Gilt Boudoir Window Seat This is a delightful Piece of Louis Style Painted Chic furniture, the high arms on...
Pine
$2,950 / set
H 15 in W 17 in D 17 in
Trio of Square Upholstered Stools in Emerald Velvet and Pecan Probber Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This trio of stools have been lovingly reupholstered in a wonderful emerald velvet that enhances the beauty of the pecan wood base. These stools have casters that you can keep or I'l...
Velvet
$6,601 / item
H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Macassar Ebony Piano Bench, Upholstered Stool with Adjustable Height
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing the world’s first Beautiful Piano Bench. Faced with the challenge of crafting an aesthetically stunning seat to complement the genuinely designed pianos by Poul Henningsen, we set out to create a piece that: -has a striking and beautiful form -uses top quality materials -functions beautifully and incorporates an adjustable seat -suits both a traditional and a design-case instrument Our bench is light in appearance, yet strong; soft and supple, yet supportive. The high-quality mechanism of the adjustable-height seat is housed within a completely finished, solid wood case. Our Piano Bench is highly customizable making it easy to match it to any interior or piano. The materials used are the same as for our PH Pianos...
Aluminum
19th Century English Oak Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century oak window seat from England. This piece has lovely hand carved decorated arms attached to the seat, which is made from a single board. Th...
Oak
Minimalist Beech Wood Stool, France, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant stool in the style of Pierre Gautier Delaye Seat is elegantly embossed Good vintage condition minor loss on one corner (please see picture 14) Price does not include ship...
Beech, Plywood
Pair Regency Style Black Steel Upholstered X-Stools, 1970's
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Regency style steel stools with X-form bases. The steel with a blackened textured finish. Upholstered in light brown faux leather. Quite comfortable and very sturdy, a moder...
Steel
$3,750
H 18.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
French 19th Century Walnut Curule Stool with Corinthian Capitals and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut X-form curule stool from the 19th century, with Corinthian capitals and new upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, this walnut stool features a square...
Upholstery, Walnut
$975
H 19.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique English Stool Footstool Bench Carved Top Barley Twist Legs Oak c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Stool Footstool Bench with Carved Topc. 1920s Barley twist legs and "X" stretcher with up finial~...
Oak
Large Hall Bench or Window Seat of Patinated Oak from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English hall bench or window seat or stool of oak from the William IV period, featuring turned bolsters at opposing ends over a long plank seat and set upon four turned legs. ...
Wood, Oak
Pair of Wood and Fabric Stools, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of benches/stools with walnut wood frame, The toe of the legs is satin-finished brass. The seat is upholstered and the cover is green velvet.
Brass
$5,990 / set
H 17 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of French Modernist ‘Bauhaus’ Stools with Upholstered Seats by Hermès
By Hermès, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Exquisite Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus style benches / stools fabricated with chromed tubular steel with seat fabric by Hermès. The pieces feature a rare curved...
Steel, Chrome
$5,995 / set
H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with X-Form Bases, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century with X-Form bases, turned spindle shaped stretchers and upholstered seats. These 19th-century Biedermeier walnut stoo...
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Petit Point Stool
Located in Winter Park, FL
A small 19th century Louis XIII style stool with solid walnut frame and carved medallion detail. Wool verdure petit point upholstery fabric is in good condition with vibrant color. D...
Tapestry, Wool, Walnut
Sold
H 47.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Louis Philippe Style Cream-Painted Swivel Barstools with Leather Seats, Set of 3
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered as a set of three, these comfortable and stylish French barstools were crafted circa 1990 and feature a smooth 360° swivel mechanism, blending practical function with timeles...
Oak, Leather
Sold
H 19.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Stools with Tan Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring extra seating to your den or living room with this elegant pair of antique stools benches. Crafted in France, circa 1870 and square in shape, each bench stands on turned legs, ...
Walnut, Leather
Sold
H 40 in W 21 in D 21 in
Late 20th Century Louis Philippe French Oak Swivel Bar Stools, Set of Four
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of class to your bar or kitchen counter with this elegant suite of vintage stools. Crafted in France circa 1990, each rustic seat features a sturdy wooden frame with a cu...
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 28.55 in D 26.19 in
French Ottoman Pouf Walnut and Upholstery Louis Philippe Style, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pouf or ottoman, Louis Phlippe style, walnut and upholstery Good condition with minor marks of use. The upholstery can be changed to suit your interior. French late 19th century ...
Upholstery, 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
Antique Footrest, Seat, Belgium, circa 1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Bench-seat, Western Europe, circa 1930. Wood: oak dimensions: height: 53 cm, width: 65 cm, depth: 37 cm.
Oak
Antique Footrest, Seat, France, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 57 cm, height 40 cm, width 67 cm, depth 37 cm.
Cotton, Walnut
Footrest, Seat, France, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic footrest from the beginning of the 20th century. Dimensions: height 48 cm / width 60 cm / depth 41 cm.
Walnut
19th Century Pair of French Upholstered Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of wonderful 19th century oak stools from France, which have been newly upholstered in linen and finished with single welt decoration. The legs are gracefully turned and are joi...
Linen, Oak
Antique Footrest, Seat, France, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
A small seat - stool manufactured circa 1900. The condition of the furniture is very good. Possibility to choose any upholstery. Dimensions: Height 53 cm / width 66 cm / depth ...
Cotton, Walnut
Sold
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Two Chairs One Stool Set
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Three-piece set two antique chairs and a stool. Louis Philippe era 1845s made of solid walnut. Perfect for beautifying your living room or bedroom. ...
Walnut
Sold
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Italian Stool Sicilian Louis Philippe Red Velvet Faldistorio Bench
Located in Milano, MI
Antique Italian small bench from Sicily, a faldistorio ebonized poplar stool dating back to the last quarter of 19th century, with a dark lacquer wooden frame decorated with elegant ...
Velvet, Wood