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.
Set of Six Walnut Chairs with Vienna Straw Seats, Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set of Six Walnut Chairs with Vienna Straw Seats - Bassano Area, Italy, Late 19th - Early 20th Century An elegant set of six solid blond walnut chairs, representative of the refined...
Nutwood
$944Sale Price|43% Off
19th Century Louis Philippe Voltaire Armchair, Walnut, France
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...
Walnut
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs Attributed to Gastone Modenese Mid-20th Century
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...
Nutwood
$3,009Sale Price / set|26% Off
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...
Walnut
$1,144Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Leather, 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...
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Seagrass
$3,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Nutwood
$795Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a neat walnut armchair with a softly spring seat and a backrest in the shape of a medallion. The whole is dated the mid-19th century. The bent legs, apron, and the b...
Upholstery, 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...
Velvet, Walnut
6 chaises Louis Philippe en noyer, vers 1830/1850.
Located in Mouscron, WHT
6 chaises Louis Philippe en noyer, vers 1830/1850.
Walnut
$1,585Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Linen, Walnut
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...
Brass
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...
Oak
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...
Upholstery, Cane, 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...
Brass
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...
Mahogany
Louis Philippe Style Striped Silk Upholstered Mahogany Settee
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis Philippe Style Upholstered Mahogany Settee, with cream and golden striped silk and cotton upholstery, scroll form arms and five cabriole legs. 37" H x 41.5" W x 16.5"; seat: 1...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of elegant armchairs in classic Louis Philippe style
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Gorgeous pair of armchairs with timeless style, ideal for tastefully decorating living rooms, bedrooms, entryways or studies. The solid and well-finished dark solid wood frame is a p...
Fabric, Wood
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...
Cane, Walnut
$1,025Sale Price|37% Off
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.
Wood, Walnut
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. ...
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...
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
$2,098 / set
Pair of Louis Philippe Low Chairs to Cover
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Pair of Louis Philippe low chairs to cover.
Walnut
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
$5,128Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Wood
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).
Mahogany
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...
Walnut
20th Black French Seating Set Sofa and Two Armchairs in the Louis Seize Style
Located in Miami, FL
Seating furniture suite and two armchairs in the Louis Seize style in ebonized black Solid beechwood, carved and polished. Straight backrest frame. Frame with relief carved frame. T...
Wood
Louis Philippe Style Armchair and Footrest, circa 1930/1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Louis Philippe Style Armchair and Footrest, circa 1930/1950
Velvet, Beech
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
$1,352Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Upholstery, Ash
Pair of Louis Philippe Walnut Armchairs, circa 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Louis Philippe carved walnut arm chairs. The upholstered panel back with foliate cresting above arm supports and upholstered panel seat...
Walnut
Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Bronze and Rosewood Parlor Chair, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis Philippe gold bronze and rosewood parlor chair with red and gold upholstery, Circa 1880.
Bronze
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...
Wood
$3,651Sale Price / set|20% 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...
Wood, Mahogany
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...
Fabric, Wood