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Louis Philippe Seating

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.

Find a collection of antique Louis Philippe seating, dining tables, bedroom furniture and other items on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis Philippe
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 ...
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1840s Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique armchairs in the late 19th century, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of armchairs from around 1880, France. The armchair set consists of a women's armchair (smaller) and a men's armchair (larger). Furniture in very good condition, professional...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

Louis Philippe French Daybed
Located in Austin, TX
Daybed from France in the Louis Philippe period. This piece has a walnut structure with a beautiful lustrous French polish finish. The seat has been newly upholstered in burlap.
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1840s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Solid Antique 19th Century Armchair in Louis Philippe Style
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Office chair in walnut from the second half of the 19th century.
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1850s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

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...
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1930s Italian Vintage Louis Philippe Seating

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Beech

French Petite Wooden Louis-Philippe Style Upholstered Child’s Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite wooden child’s chair in the Louis-Philippe style from the 19th century. This petite 19th century French wooden Louis-Philippe style child’s armchair is covered on the backre...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Wood, Upholstery

Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Foot Stools
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French Louis Philippe style upholstered foot stools with carved mahogany frames. One with wooded castors and one with brass castors. Nicely upholstered in pale green fabric...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Brass

Set of Six Italian Carved Walnut Chairs 19th Century Velvet to Replace
Located in Milano, MI
Six Italian Carved Walnut Chairs from the late 1800s with seat to be renewed in green velvet. The six chairs are in good joinery condition, the walnut frame is solid and you can use...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Oak Trestle Bench
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century hand carved oak bench from France. The seat is wonderfully scalloped and has a shaped and beveled edge, following down to a h...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Oak

Set of Four 19th Century French Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Set of four 19th century French carved walnut dining chairs in style of Louis Philippe. With hand-caned seats and backs. The chairs are raised on elegantly carved legs, France, circa...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

19th Century Voltaire Walnut Armchair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant Voltaire armchair features a solid walnut frame, beautifully carved with classic detailing. Its high, gently curved back and cushioned seat offer exceptional comfort, wh...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe Daybed in Figured Walnut, circa 1835
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite Louis Philippe daybed in beautiful figured walnut, of superior design and fine craftsmanship. France, circa 1835. In near perfect condition, this is one of the most extr...
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1830s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

19th century Louis Philippe I period 5 piece salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality Louis Philippe I period 5 piece gilt salon suite circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this superb quality gilt salon suite with original tapestry covering, from the peri...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Tapestry, Beech, Paint

Pair of Louis Philippe Cherry Wood Armchairs with Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of Louis Philippe armchairs embodies the refined simplicity and balanced proportions of mid-19th century French design. Crafted in warm cherry wood, the frames disp...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Cherry

Pair of Upholstered Stools
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
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Seating

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Fruitwood

Antique French Louis Philippe Upholstered Walnut Sofa
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis Philippe period walnut sofa, mid to late 19th c. The sofa features a curved crest, open scrolled armrests, rising on volute supports. This sofa was upholstered later. U...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Textile, Walnut

Pair of French Walnut Upholstered Foliage Foot Stools with Cabriole Legs, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French walnut silk upholstered foliage foot stools with cabriole legs, Early 19th Century
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1820s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut, Silk

Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely set of six dining chairs in dence West Indies mahogany of high quality with well-articulated carvings of scallop and acanthus on crest, rail, and knee. Carved frame of upholstered seat has a serpentine form on all four-side with front cabriole leg ending in Spanish foot...
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1830s Belgian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of French antiques armchairs in walnut and green fabric 19th century
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Pair of French antiques armchairs in walnut and green fabric 19th century These charming French armchairs date back to the early 19th century and represent a rare example of period ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Early 20th Century Italian Six Louis Philippe Chairs in Hand-Carved Blond Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid 20th century set of six Italian Louis Philippe chairs in hand-carved blond walnut spring seat upholstered in clear green velvet. Upholstery still usable, Wax polished. Chairs o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

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 Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of Rosewood Salon Chairs w/ Upholstery by John Henry Belter, circa 1844
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Pair of American "scroll pattern" parlor chairs in rosewood by John Henry Belter or Johann Heinrich Belter, noted German American Cabinetmaker from 1844-1863, NYC. The technique used...
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1840s American Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Upholstery, Muslin

19th Century Louis Philippe Period French Mahogany Sofa, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
The tailored yet graceful lines of the Louis Philippe period have transcended time, as evidenced by this 19th century Louis Philippe sofa, handcrafted from exotic imported mahogany a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

19th Century of the Period Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Delightful small antique Italian armchair from the mid-19th century Louis Philippe period. Made of solid walnut wood with refined wood-carved decoration. Small size very comfortable ...
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1850s Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

French Walnut 19th Century Bergère Chairs with Carved Arms and Zebra Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis Philippe style walnut bergère chairs from the 19th century with scrolling arms, carved front legs and zebra print upholstery. This splendid pair of French Loui...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four Italian Chairs Late 19th Century Piedmontese Solid Walnut Chairs
Located in Milano, MI
Four late 19th century Italian walnut chairs, a group of four Piedmontese chairs, solid blond walnut structure, in good condition, hi...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Swedish Maple & Upholstered Swivel Barber’s Armchair, mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an open backrest with a urn-shaped splat, the top of the backrest with a folding headrest, the curved armrests above a circular seat, the upper section swiveling atop cabriole...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Fruitwood, Maple

Scandinavian Newly Upholstered Bergere in Mahogany, c. 1860
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely bergere with graceful lines in French-polished mahogany, newly upholstered in a Lee Jofa fabric. All springs are eight-way, hand-tied. Extrem...
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

A pair of antique armchairs, Northern Europe, around 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchairs from the late 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seats were covered with a new fabric. Dimensions: height 83 cm / ...
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1890s Scandinavian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Velvet, Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak bench from France with the most glorious hand carved decoration we have had the privilege to offer. The back of the bench is wonderfully tall, and has three panels,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Linen, Oak

French Louis Phill Bench, Day Bed in Mahogan Yellow Blue Red Soft Stipes Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant design for this French Louis Phillipe day bed or bench in mahogany, second part of 19th century. It can stand in the middle of a room because the back is reupholstered in th...
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1870s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Mahogany

19th Century Louis Philippe Armchair, Set of Two
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The two armchairs are in a very good condition and re-upholstered. The chairs are made of solid nutwood and from the time of Louis Philippe.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Nutwood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Painted Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of antique armchairs was created in France, circa 1880. The large fauteuils with tall and rolled back, stand on turned front legs decorated with square medallions a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Living room set in Louis Philippe Style from France, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Living room set, France, circa 1870. Very good condition, after renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: oak dimensions : sofa height 100 cm seat height 39 cm width 171 cm...
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1870s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Oak, Fabric

Antique salon set from the end of the 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic living room set from around 1890. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The armchairs and the sofa were covered with a new fabric. Dimensions:...
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1890s Unknown Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Original Louis Philippe walnut sofa circa 1830
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Louis Philippe walnut sofa circa 1830
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1830s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

Chair, France, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chair, France, circa 1910. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: beech dimensions: height 93 cm seat height 45 width 45 cm depth ...
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1910s French Vintage Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

Pair of French Acanthus Foliage Gilt Upholstered Arm Chairs w/ Fluted Legs, 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French acanthus foliage giltwood arm chairs with flanking upholstered striped silk backs and seats, central foliage cartouches, intertwined articulated foliage borders, flank...
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1810s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Upholstered Sofa
19th Century French Upholstered Sofa
$3,216 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Set of 6 Chairs from the Krieger House, Paris
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this beautiful set of six carved mahogany chairs crafted by the renowned La Maison Krieger in Paris. Each chair featur...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Wood, Mahogany

Pair of French Walnut Foliage and Shell Arm Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Walnut foliage and shell arm chairs with original cane backs and seats, leather arms, upholstered seats, and resting on scrolled cabriol...
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1820s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Louis Philippe Walnut and Vienna Straw Italian Chairs, 1940
Located in Roma, Lazio
Elegant in their essentiality, rich and very well crafted wood, the chair is super light. Sculpture chairs as a whole. The entire chair is made of walnut wood. Manual work on the ba...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis Philippe Seating

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Straw, Walnut

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...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Paint

19th Century Four French Hand Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Four 19th century French carved walnut dining chairs in style of Louis Philippe. With hand-caned seats and backs. The chairs are raised on elegantly carved legs, France, circa 1830. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

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...
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1840s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Mahogany

19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French desk chair, Louis Philippe, circa 1845 Period carved walnut desk chair in excellent condition with cowhide studded seat.
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1840s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Cowhide, Walnut

French Louis Philippe Period Oak & Leather Upholstered Desk Bergere, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rounded back and sides with turned arm supports, the seat and back upholstered in antique leather, the swiveling seat atop a conforming frame raised on turned legs with whee...
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1840s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Oak

Rare suite of 12 Louis Philipe period chairs in oak and leather, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 12 Louis Philipe period chairs in oak and leather, 19th century leather not original, but still in very good condition, small defects, but no leather deserves to be cha...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Leather, Oak

Mid 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We offer you this antique armchair dating back to the mid-19th century during the Louis Louis period. The armchair is characterized by a solid walnut structure, comfortable backrest...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

Louis Philippe Walnut and Vienna Straw Italian Chairs, 1940
Located in Roma, Lazio
Elegant in their essentiality, rich and very well crafted wood, the chair is super light. Sculpture chairs as a whole. The entire chair is made of walnut wood. Manual work on the ba...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis Philippe Seating

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Straw, Walnut

19th Century Italian Louis philippe Carved Walnut Set of Four Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present a stunning set of four antique Italian chairs from the Louis Philippe period, dating back to the Mid 19th Century. The...
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1840s Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

19th century Pair of Louis Philippe Period Walnut Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of armchairs from the Louis-Philippe period is crafted from rich walnut, exemplifying the elegance of mid-nineteenth-century design. The chairs feature gracefully...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe Style Yellow and Walnut Armchair, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
A large French Louis Philippe style armchair from the late 19th century is made of walnut wood, with an upholstered seat, armrests, and a backrest. The front legs of the armchair are cabriole on wheels. Carved flowers on the woodwork of the backrest. This beautiful antique armchair...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Seagrass

Antique French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Armchairs W/ Yellow Velvet - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant pair of late 19th-century French armchairs made in Louis Philippe style, sourced from Provence, France. These beautifully hand-carved chairs are made from solid walnut, sh...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Mid 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Pair of Antique Reclining Armchairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this splendid pair of antique Italian upholstered armchairs, made in the mid-19th century during the Louis Philippe period. The structure is made of fine walnut wood while...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

Elegant 19th Century Italian Antique Single Chair with Velvet Seat
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined italian of the period Louis Philippe chair. The chair made in solid beech wood featuring an arched back and beautiful turned front legs. The seat is covered with refined velv...
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1850s Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Velvet, Beech

Italian Baroque Louis Philippe Side Chairs or Slipper Chairs in Walnut, Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian late 19th century, Baroque Louis Philippe, side chairs, slipper chairs in walnut, restored, wax polished and new upholstered with precious fabric by Fortuny- Venice - Measure...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Louis Philippe Walnut and Leather Side Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This handsome Louis Philippe side chair is crafted from walnut and leather, and features the rounded top rail and nipped in waist of the classic 'balloon back' style. Prized for its ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Louis Philippe seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis Philippe seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis Philippe seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, John Henry Belter, Louis Philippe, and Maison Krieger. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $499 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $3,133.

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