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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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
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
$2,140 / set
Italian Beech Wood Stools
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of Italian stools in beech wood, hupholstered in a sturdy fabric Mulberry - Sienna Cord and pleasant colors. ref. M/1979
Fruitwood
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
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
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
$1,976Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Vintage Danish Milking Stool in Beech Wood
Located in Søborg, DK
A mid Century milking Stool in beech wood. With a sculptural and simplistic Scandinavian design and with a carved seat and turned legs. The stool has been sanded and waxed. One sm...
Beech
$990
H 16.5 in W 21.5 in D 9.5 in
Mid-Century French Hand Painted Faience Elephant Garden Seat or Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a sculptural and whimsical accent to a room or patio with this vintage French faience elephant garden seat, crafted circa 1960. Modeled with its trunk raised for good fortune, ...
Ceramic, Faience
$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
$6,660 / 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
Liam Bar Stool: Modern Beech Wood, Brass & Fabric Design
Located in Westport, CT
The Liam Bar Stool offers a chic modern interpretation of classic minimalist seating, featuring a carved solid beechwood post with brass contemporary accents. The high end design and...
Brass
19th Century, French, Pine Wood Stool
Located in IT
19th Century French pine wood stool found in the South of France.
Pine
Mahogany Bench on Carved Legs
Located in Woodbury, CT
About the size of a dining chair, this little bench tucks neatly under a sideboard or table until such time that it is needed. On four well-executed cabriole legs with deeply carved ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
1900s French Louis XVI Upholstered Stool with Carved Legs
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Louis XVI upholstered stool exemplifies the refined symmetry and classical detailing associated with the style. The square seat, freshly upholstered in a textured n...
Upholstery, Wood
$944Sale Price|58% Off
H 19.69 in W 32.29 in D 14.57 in
19th Century French Régence Style Walnut Piano Bench or Stool
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty 19th century Régence style piano stool in polished walnut, its padded cushion upholstered in a delicate needlepoint tapestry featuring a design of rosebuds and leaf spr...
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Painted Window Seat Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Window seat bench, in Louis XV taste, having a painted finish showing natural wear; its padded, out-scrolled arms carved with acanthus, the stuff-over seat on an apron decorated by s...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 19 in W 19.13 in D 17.75 in
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
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