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.
19th Century Small Storage Cabinet Made of Palisander Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant small French storage cabinet. Furniture of high quality made by Palisander, pleasantly decorated with floral ornaments and gilded ...
Palisander
A fine 19th century French Carrera marble and bronze clock set. Fine gilt bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Carrera marble and gilt bronze cherub clock set. Three piece set with a pair of candelabra and a clock. The clock has a patinated bronze cherub holding a r...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique French Mahogany Console Table Louis Philippe
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French mahogany console table Louis Philippe. This impressive console table features a variegated black, white and grey Brèche marbl...
Breccia Marble
Louis Philippe Mahogany & Walnut Console with Saint Anne's Marble
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Louis Philippe Mahogany & Walnut Console with Saint Anne's Marble Mahogany & Walnut Console with Saint Anne's Marble Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see...
Marble
19th Century Louis Philippe Silverleaf Mirror - Large Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Immerse yourself in the refined elegance of 19th-century French decor with this exquisite 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Leaf Mirror. This mirror embodies the understated sophist...
Mirror, Wood
Antique Wrought Iron Shop Sign Bracket, Late 19th Century
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original old wrought iron "shop nose"/ shop sign bracket. Anthracite gray painted. Attached to the house wall of a shop so that you can hang your own...
Wrought Iron
French Gilt Trumeau Mirror
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A super quality French gilt treameau mirror, with original back, in overall very good condition 49" high 28" wide 2" depth You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please...
Gesso
MID 19thCENTURY TRIPTYRY CLOCK AND CANDLESTICKS
Located in Firenze, FI
Triptych composed by a clock and two candlesticks in white statuary marble with gilded bronze finishes. The watch has a weekly winding, with hour and half hour chime, the disc can be...
Marble, Bronze
Large Scale Silver Louis Philippe Mirrors with X Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large scale silver leaf Louis Philippe mirrors with X pattern. Very fine patina and beaded inner border. Lovely! Circa 1940 Note: Price listed is for 1 43.5 w x 79h
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
French 19th century gilded wood mirror with small pediment
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gilded wooden mirror with small pediment, floral decorations, beautiful pearls, gilding, original mirror, wooden floor. Louis Philippe period - France 19th century. Height 137 cm - ...
Gold Leaf
A Louis Philippe opaline vases pair, second part of the 19th century.
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
An enamel opaline baluster-shaped pair of vases decorated with polychromatic flowers in lobed cartridges on light blue background hightened with white and gilded rinceau. The base an...
Opaline Glass
Pair of French Louis Philippe Mahogany Wall Mirrors with Original Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1890, this elegant pair of Louis Philippe mirrors embodies the refined simplicity and sculptural grace of late-19th-century design. Each hand-carved frame, ex...
Mercury Glass, Mahogany
Wrought Bow-Fronted Fireplace Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
A bow-fronted wrought fire basket with delicately sculptured vertical fire bars ending in fine scrolls. The basket is supported on scrolled dog legs. This fire basket is suitable for...
Wrought Iron
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
Louis Philippe Oval Antique Coffee Table - 1800s Era, Solid Walnut
Located in Cesena, FC
Louis Philippe Oval Antique Coffee Table - 1800s Era, Solid Walnut Elegant Louis Philippe-style oval coffee table made of fine solid walnut and dating from the first half of the 19t...
Nutwood
Large Pair Mounted Gilt Bronze Sevres Style Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair mounted gilt bronze Sevres style porcelain vases. The decorations of these vases is magnificent the front is depicted mythological scenes and behind depicted scenes with...
Bronze
Antique Louis Philippe Gilt Bronze Candelabra, French, Circa 1840
Located in Montreal, QC
Each well modeled as a youth in Renaissance dress, one foot upon a gourd and supporting a four-light candelabrum, the arms cast with acanthus, the st...
Bronze
Louis-Philippe Enameled Opaline Crystal Vase, 19th Century
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Baluster shaped vase in white, enameled opaline, with a multicolored decoration featuring bouquets of flowers on a white background. Gilded arabesques and latticework surround the bo...
Crystal
Carlo X bookcase in solid walnut, with sliding doors, 19th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
An important bookcase from the Veneto region, dating to the Charles X period in the early decades of the 19th century, crafted from solid walnut. This piece of furniture stands out f...
Brass
Pair of Candleholders in Crystal, Louis-Philippe Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candleholders in crystal. Molded shaft and circular base. Work realized at the Louis Philippe Ier period (1830-1848).
Crystal
Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Imari Porcelain Cachepot
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large 19th century French gilt bronze mounted centerpiece with a Imari porcelain decorated bowl. Fine quality.
Bronze
19th Century Pair of Louis Philippe Bronze Candle Holders
Located in Phoenix, AZ
19th Century Pair Louis Philippe Candle Holders Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Bronze
Louis Philippe Mahogany "Sutherland" Drop Leaf Table
Located in Montreal, QC
French Table, Louis-Philippe period, fitted with a Drop-leaf System. The top without shutters is made up of two overhanging boards. The entire top is made of a so-called "Unfolded"...
Mahogany
Antique French late 19th century bronze study of a prowling lion circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This superbly detailed fine bronze study depicts a male prowling lion. His body ripples with his muscular physique as he moves forward on large clawed paws. His head is framed with a...
Bronze
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French ormolu mantel clock standing on a stepped base and resting on turned, chased feet with acanthus leaf decoration below a finely chased...
Ormolu
$1,357Sale 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
Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Aubusson Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The towns of Aubusson and Felletin on the River Creuse near Limoges in central France have produced rugs and carpets since the 18th Century. Up to that point, this area had produced ...
Wool, Cotton
Owl smoking pipe made from burr briar wood, French circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This very pleasing object is a rare piece of smoking history which would benefit any collection. It is a novelty smoking pipe produced by the high quality French firm of Butz Choquin...
Wood
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
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Foliage Three Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze ribbon and foliage three scrolled arm wall sconces, Early 19th century. Sconces are candle powered but can be electrified if desired at no additional cost.
Bronze
Italian Lectern in Louis Philippe Cherry Wood with Ornamental Carved Friezes
Located in Cesena, FC
Lectern in cherry wood from the Louis Philippe period (mid 19th century) of Italian origin. This kind of lecterns used to be placed near archives, books...
Cherry
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
$4,504 / set
A Pair of 19th Century Fireplace Interiors
Located in London, GB
A pair beautifully cast of 19th century French ornately iron fire interiors, with Putti, scrolls and foliage throughout. Additional information: Height: 785 mm / 30 ⅞" Width: 415 mm...
Iron
Pair of French Foliage Gilt Bronze and Crystal Two Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French foliage gilt bronze and crystal two arm wall sconces. Late 19th century.
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Louis-Philippe Gilt-Bronze Charger with Relief
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large Louis-Philippe Gilt-Bronze Charger. Of finely cast and chased gilt-bronze with matte and burnished gilding. The dished central basin cast in relief with Neptune driving a c...
Bronze
19th Century Louis Phillipe Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in GB
Unique opportunity to acquire a rare 19th century antique, French Louis Phillipe fireplace mantel. Hand carved in desirable Italian Carrara ma...
Carrara Marble
Pair of French Brass Flame Urn Finial and Winged Cherub Floral Chenets, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French brass flame urn finial chenets with flanking winged cherubs and decorative scrolled floral motif, Early 19th century.
Brass, Iron
Pair of French Brass & Polished Steel Urn Finial Acanthus Floral Andirons C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French brass and polished steel Urn finial andirons with decorative acanthus foliage bead work, hand hammered squared plinths, and resting ...
Brass, Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
Elegant 19th Century Louis Philippe Parlor Table — Finely Carved Hardwood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Elegant 19th Century Louis Philippe Parlor Table — Finely Carved Hardwood This exquisite 19th-century French parlor table embodies the opulence and refinement of the Louis Philipp...
Wood
Pair of French Brass Candelabra Lamps with Eagle Acanthus Motif, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French brass candelabra lamps with four upper bobeches, decorative scrolled floral work and beaded hand chasing. Lamps have fluted cent...
Brass
French Gilt Bronze & Crystal Sphere Chandelier , Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal twelve light chandelier with upper crystal column, centered graduated crystal ball, scrolled arms with crystal spheres and terminating with a graduated...
Crystal, Bronze
$4,950 / item
Silver Louis Philippe Mirrors with X Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine silver Louis Philippe mirrors with an X Pattern Creates a very polished look that works in a variety of decors.
Wood
French Giltwood Wall Mercury Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
French giltwood cased diamond barometer, verre eglomise dial with seven weather indications and original pointer signed 'Fouin', circa 1830.
Giltwood
Pair of French Nickel Silver Over Bronze Wood Base Girandoles. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Nickel silver over bronze two arm amethyst crystal girandoles on painted squared wood bases. Originally candle powered and have been electrified with silk shades. Mid...
Pair of Monumental French Brass Obelisk Acanthus Floral Andirons. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Monumental French brass obelisk andirons with decorative bead work, floral filigree, centered decorative rings, matching log stops, and terminating on acanthus scrolled flute...
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Tiered Chandelier, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and amber crystal seven tiered chandelier with centered crystal column and intertwined beading between arms. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. ...
Louis Philippe Style, Walnut Dresser, 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
Louis Philippe style solid walnut dresser composed of two drawers and a cupboard with shelf. This piece of furniture is in good condition and has a very nice patina.
Walnut
A floral watercolour and decorative pewter frame, c 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This fine watercolour is a still life study of colourful flowering nasturtiums. It is displayed in a most unusual Aesthetic movement heavy cast deep relief pewter frame decorated wit...
Pewter
Pair of Reclaimed Victorian Style Cast Bronze Planters
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of reclaimed Victorian style cast bronze planters. These impressive ornaments were a one off commission for a designer, but unfortunately were never used. This elegant and eye...
Metal, Bronze
Antique Cast Iron Andirons with Noble Head, Louis Philippe Style, 1860
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old andirons with head of a noble, with well-defined features (it's rare..) One of the andirons has a little rift for its age, but it's perfectly working and its price is very good. ...
Ironstone
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Ormolu & Fossilized Black Marble Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and very high quality French 19th century Louis Philippe period ormolu and fossilized black marble side/center table. The circular table is raised by a striking triangu...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Louis Philippe Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Louis Philippe Fireplace mantel, in 'Pierre de France', and dating from the 19th century. Inside dimensions : 54cm wide and 77cm high
Limestone
French 19th Century Louis Philippe St. Crouch Mahogany Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive French mid-19th century Louis Philippe period flamed Mahogany and ormolu secretary circa 1840. The ten drawer secretary is raised by elegant topie shaped feet below the...
Ormolu
Large Pair of Opaline Vases, Attributed to Jean François Robert
By Jean-Francois Robert
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of vases in white opaline and shaped like inverted balusters. The mouths of the vases have large waves, and the sides are decorated with branches of roses that are tied at the b...
Opaline Glass
Louis-Philippe Ormolu Clock, Esmeralda or Dancer with a Tambourine
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Early 19th century Louis-Philippe figural Ormolu clock featuring an oriental woman playing tambourine. She wears a crown of flowers and a rich pearl jewelry displays. The dancer is Esmeralda, a 16 years old Gypsie girl in Victor Hugo's 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (Notre-Dame de Paris). The patinated bronze dial is composed of twelve, white enamel cartridges that mark the hours with Roman numerals. This antique desk clock...
Bronze
Antica specchiera francese dorata a foglia d'oro epoca Luigi Filippo, 1850
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Splendida specchiera antica in legno intagliato dorato a foglia d'oro, con cimasa nella parte superiore. La specchiera a piacere può anche essere appesa in senso verticale in quanto ...
Gold Leaf
C1830 French Louis Philippe Mahogany Console with St. Anne Marble
Located in Phoenix, AZ
C1830 French Louis Philippe Mahogany Console with St. Anne Marble Beautiful piece, see photos.
Mahogany
A pair of French bronze caricature figures of theatrical birds, circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
A most unusual pair of late 19th century bronze figures depicting caricatures of a heron and mallard duck, each with human bodies including torso, legs and arms, and tail feathers w...
Marble, Bronze
Large French Trameau Mirror Circa 1820
Located in Sarasota, FL
A large French parcel-gilt trameau mirror circa 1820. Carved and decorated with a painted exterior. On top is set an oil on canvas chinoiserie scene, below is the original mirror, bo...
Mirror, Wood