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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.

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Style: Louis Philippe
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs Attributed to Gastone Modenese Mid-20th Century
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs Attributed to Gastone Modenese Mid-20th Century

Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs Attributed to Gastone Modenese Mid-20th Century

By Modenese Gastone

Located in Vigonza, Padua

This elegant set of six Italian dining chairs, attributed to Gastone Modenese, exemplifies the enduring appeal of mid-20th-century Italian classical revival furniture. Crafted in so...

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1970s Italian Vintage Louis Philippe Seating

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Nutwood

Mid 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Pair of Antique Reclining Armchairs
Mid 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Pair of Antique Reclining Armchairs

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

19th Century French Walnut Desk Chair with Leatherette Seat, circa 1880
19th Century French Walnut Desk Chair with Leatherette Seat, circa 1880

19th Century French Walnut Desk Chair with Leatherette Seat, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

A Beautiful late 19th-century French desk chair, crafted in walnut and dating to circa 1880. The chair features a richly toned wooden frame with a gently curved backrest and sculptur...

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1880s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Hall Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Hall Chairs

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 Side Chair, Walnut and Leather, 19th Century, France
Louis Philippe Side Chair, Walnut and Leather, 19th Century, France

Louis Philippe Side Chair, Walnut and Leather, 19th Century, France

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

19th century Pair of Louis Philippe Period Walnut Armchairs
19th century Pair of Louis Philippe Period Walnut Armchairs

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

Italian Baroque Louis Philippe Side Chairs or Slipper Chairs in Walnut, Restored
Italian Baroque Louis Philippe Side Chairs or Slipper Chairs in Walnut, Restored

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

Set Of 8 Straw Chairs In Cherry Wood
Set Of 8 Straw Chairs In Cherry Wood

Set Of 8 Straw Chairs In Cherry Wood

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely set of 8 straw chairs in cherry wood. Beautiful French work in cherry wood that we've patinated to go perfectly with a cherry/walnut table We've had a gallette made to give an...

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20th Century French Louis Philippe Seating

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Cherry

Set of 6 Antique Dining Chairs with Cane seats, solid walnut France Mid 19th C.
Set of 6 Antique Dining Chairs with Cane seats, solid walnut France Mid 19th C.

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

Early 20th Century Italian Six Louis Philippe Chairs in Hand-Carved Blond Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Six Louis Philippe Chairs in Hand-Carved Blond 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

19th Century Louis Philippe Armchair, Set of Two
19th Century Louis Philippe Armchair, Set of Two

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

Louis Philippe Style Pair Of Chairs With Italian Armrests Model King
Louis Philippe Style Pair Of Chairs With Italian Armrests Model King

Louis Philippe Style Pair Of Chairs With Italian Armrests Model King

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Fascinating and rare pair of Italian chairs with armrests model "King" or "Antique Master"; they are made of the best quality walnut; the comfortable backrest has an elaborate and re...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Linen, Walnut

Pair of French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Armchairs Recovered in a Yellow Fabric
Pair of French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Armchairs Recovered in a Yellow Fabric

Pair of French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Armchairs Recovered in a Yellow Fabric

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant and great design for this pair of French mahogany armchairs recovered with a yellow silk fabric The lines of the armrest is an elegant curved design, as well for the front a...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Mahogany

6 chaises Louis Philippe en noyer, vers 1830/1850.
6 chaises Louis Philippe en noyer, vers 1830/1850.

6 chaises Louis Philippe en noyer, vers 1830/1850.

Located in Mouscron, WHT

6 chaises Louis Philippe en noyer, vers 1830/1850.

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1830s Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

Louis Philippe Style Armchair and Footrest, circa 1930/1950
Louis Philippe Style Armchair and Footrest, circa 1930/1950

Louis Philippe Style Armchair and Footrest, circa 1930/1950

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Louis Philippe Style Armchair and Footrest, circa 1930/1950

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1940s French Vintage Louis Philippe Seating

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Velvet, Beech

Italian Walnut High Back Armchair
Italian Walnut High Back Armchair

Italian Walnut High Back Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant early 20th-century Italian armchair, often referred to as a Voltaire chair, showcases the style of Louis Philippe and the refined restraint characteristic of constructio...

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Seating

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Brass

French Walnut Decorative Carved Upholstered Stool with Barley Twist Legs, C 1850
French Walnut Decorative Carved Upholstered Stool with Barley Twist Legs, C 1850

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

Poltrona a dondolo Luigi Filippo in noce, '800
Poltrona a dondolo Luigi Filippo in noce, '800

Poltrona a dondolo Luigi Filippo in noce, '800

Located in Catania, IT

Poltrona a dondolo in noce Luigi Filippo, epoca 1870-1880. In buone condizioni.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Wood, Walnut

Set of Four 19th Century French Carved Dining Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century French Carved Dining Chairs

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

Pair of French Acanthus Foliage Gilt Upholstered Arm Chairs w/ Fluted Legs, 1810
Pair of French Acanthus Foliage Gilt Upholstered Arm Chairs w/ Fluted Legs, 1810

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

Italian Walnut Footstool, Padded with Turkish Kilim, Late 19th Century
Italian Walnut Footstool, Padded with Turkish Kilim, Late 19th Century

Italian Walnut Footstool, Padded with Turkish Kilim, Late 19th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Italian footstool from the late 19th century, in walnut,,, padded and covered with a fragment of ancient Turkish kilim. Very nice and comfortable. ref. M/454.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

19th Century Four French Hand Carved Dining Chairs
19th Century Four French Hand Carved Dining Chairs

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

French Painted and Giltwood Stool with Upholstered Muslin Saddle Seat.  C. 1820
French Painted and Giltwood Stool with Upholstered Muslin Saddle Seat.  C. 1820

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...

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1820s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Gesso, Muslin, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French Petite Wooden Louis-Philippe Style Upholstered Child’s Armchair
French Petite Wooden Louis-Philippe Style Upholstered Child’s Armchair

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 Louis Philippe Low Chairs to Cover
Pair of Louis Philippe Low Chairs to Cover

Pair of Louis Philippe Low Chairs to Cover

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Pair of Louis Philippe low chairs to cover.

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1830s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Walnut

20th Century Biedermeier Armchair Louis Philippe, circa 1855
20th Century Biedermeier Armchair Louis Philippe, circa 1855

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

Materials

Mahogany

Original Painted French Louis Philippe Boudoir Window Seat
Original Painted French Louis Philippe Boudoir Window Seat

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

Pair of Louis-Philippe Armchairs
Pair of Louis-Philippe Armchairs

Pair of Louis-Philippe Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

This comfortable, superbly carved pair of Louis-Philippe armchairs is unusual in having been made of rosewood, an exotic timber that was rare in France at the 1840s. It is now upholstered in grey felt with black gimp. The chairs come from the estate of the international socialite KK Auchincloss. Born Boston in the 1940s, she moved to Manhattan where she launched a clothing line, designed jewelry for Tiffany, and said yes to a marriage proposal from “Shipwreck” Kelly, the legendary football hero. She would say yes again to Peter Larkin, an heir to the 825,000 acre King Ranch...

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1840s French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Rosewood

Set of four chairs and two armchairs Charles X - Veneto, ca. 1830
Set of four chairs and two armchairs Charles X - Veneto, ca. 1830

Set of four chairs and two armchairs Charles X - Veneto, ca. 1830

Located in Vicenza, IT

Refined group consisting of four chairs and two armchairs in the Charles X style, made in the Veneto region around 1830.The cabinetry is of excellent quality, with a solid walnut ven...

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1830s European Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Set of 19th-Century Louis XV Ash Chairs With Openwork Backrests
Set of 19th-Century Louis XV Ash Chairs With Openwork Backrests

Set of 19th-Century Louis XV Ash Chairs With Openwork Backrests

Located in Opole, PL

Set of 19th-Century Louis XV Ash Chairs With Openwork Backrests A set of four chairs with richly decorated floral motifs and openwork backs. The chairs are styled after Louis XV fur...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Upholstery, Ash

Mahogany Armchair in the Louis Philippe Style, Early 19th Century
Mahogany Armchair in the Louis Philippe Style, Early 19th Century

Mahogany Armchair in the Louis Philippe Style, Early 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Mahogany Armchair in the Louis Philippe Style, Early 19th Century This magnificent 19th-century armchair in the Louis Philippe style exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. The...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs in Black Lacquer Wood, Mid-18th Century
Pair of Armchairs in Black Lacquer Wood, Mid-18th Century

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

French 19th Century Desk Chair
French 19th Century Desk Chair

French 19th Century Desk Chair

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Handsome 19th century desk chair raised on turned front legs, on original brass casters and saber back legs. Upholstered in original antique faux-le...

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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Seating

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Wood

Louis Philippe seating for sale on 1stDibs.

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