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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 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

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 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 Daybed in Figured Walnut, circa 1835
Located in Miami, FL
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

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 Voltaire Open Armchair French Louis Philippe Fauteuil
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe armchair French 19th century Voltaire chair Open armchair Upholstery and fabric in good condition Sound and solid. shipping: wooden case: L69 P87 H119 cm 50 kg.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Upholstery, 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

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...
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Late 20th Century French Louis Philippe Seating

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Brass

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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...
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1890s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut, Fabric

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

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

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

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

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

19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style upholstered reclining wing chair. A brass ring pull latch and sawtooth mechansim on the sides of the arms adjusts the slant of the back. So...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Brass

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

French Louis Philippe period walnut arm chair with paired footstool, c. 1850's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Louis Philippe Period walnut fauteuil, upholstered in silk brocade in the Louis XVl taste. Beautifully proportioned and carved with its cabriole legs terminating in their original castor feet. Accompanied by a paired footstool...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Brass

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

Antique Louis Philippe I Recamier Chaise in Fine Silk Upholstery
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Louis Philippe I Recamier Chaise embodies the elegance of 19th-century French design. The gracefully curved silhouette is accentuated by a rich, hand-carved walnut frame...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Silk, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Hall Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous transitional pair of 19th century French hall chairs crafted from fruitwood. The chairs are crafted in the Louis Philippe manner and period...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Louis Philippe style sofa
Located in Premariacco, IT
Louis Philippe style sofa upholstered with fabric and wooden frame. H 40cm seat. Normal signs of wear from age and use as pictured.
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis Philippe Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Louis Philippe style sofa
Louis Philippe style sofa
$1,910 Sale Price
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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

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 ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut, Fabric

Set of 6 Antique Dining Chairs with Cane seats, solid walnut France Mid 19th C.
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 6 French Antique chairs. The chairs are done in solid walnut, featuring beautiful carved accents, and cane seats. Cane itself is approx. 100 ye...
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1850s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
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

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

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

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

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...
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1850s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Brass

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

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

19th Century French Invalid's Mechanical Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine chair made during the reign of Louis Philippe circa 1870 was created from mahogany, bronze and steel. Designed to be a marvel of engineering this chair was a costly and sty...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Bronze, Steel

Louis Philippe Walnut and Vienna Straw Italian Chairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
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

Pair of Louis Philippe Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philipe mahogany armchairs. Circa 1840.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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...
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Late 20th Century French Louis Philippe Seating

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Oak, Leather

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 Gilt Floral Arm Chairs, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of carved wood gilt oval back arm chairs with intertwined articulated floral motif, and terminating on floral corner medallions with fluted bu...
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1850s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

important Louis Philippe walnut living room, 15 pieces, circa 1830
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
important Louis Philippe walnut living room, 15 pieces, circa 1830 1 sofa 2 armchairs 12 chairs
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1830s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

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

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

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

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 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

Pair of Rosewood Salon Chairs w/ Upholstery by John Henry Belter, circa 1844
Located in Miami, FL
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

Pair of Armchairs in Black Lacquer Wood, Mid-18th Century
Located in bari, IT
Powerful pair of armchairs, with a small ottoman, from the mid-19th century in black lacquer and pure gold worked in agate stone, precious Venetian manufacture. Ottoman pouf size is...
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1840s Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Wood

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

A pair of wing chairs, France, circa 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pair of wingback chairs, France, circa 1920. Very good condition, after professional renovation. The chairs have been covered with new fabric. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 102 ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

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.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

20th Century Biedermeier Armchair Louis Philippe, circa 1855
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid mahogany body. Richly carved and curly. Classic upholstery upholstered in a blue, embroidered fabric. (B-147).  
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1860s German Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Mahogany

Matched Pair of Early Louis Philippe Mahogany Chauffeufes/Slipper Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A matched pair of French Mahogany chauffeufes/Slipper chairs, circa 1840-1860. Newly upholstered.
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1850s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of Louis Philippe Low Chairs to Cover
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis Philippe low chairs to cover.
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1830s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

Scandinavian Newly Upholstered Bergere in Mahogany, c. 1860
Located in Miami, FL
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

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

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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