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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19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Farmhouse Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 19th century French farmhouse table crafted from fruitwood. This style of table was a workhorse in the French kitchen serving several jobs. The table features a plank t...
Brass
Antique County French Provincial Farmhouse Pine Extension Table
Located in Forney, TX
An amazing rustic country French farm house harvest work extension table with nicely aged patina. circa 1840 Provincial France, 19th century, Louis Philippe Period (1830-1848), han...
Brass
French Louis Philippe Period Walnut 2-Drawer Farm Kitchen Table, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
The table constructed entirely of light walnut, the three-board top with bread board ends and molded edges, the case housing two deep storage drawers, raised on four skillfully turne...
Walnut
French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Farmhouse Work Table Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century French Louis Philippe period farmhouse work table or console table. Beautifully crafted from fruitwood with peg joinery. The p...
Fruitwood
19th Century Oak Extending Table from France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb 19th century extending table in oak from France Very elegant extending table with straight legs which has beautiful proportions with a width of 86cm. It is rare to find ex...
Oak
19th Century Cherry Wood Refectory Table
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb 19th century refectory table from French in cherry wood with a length of 2m18 and a width of 85cm. beautiful table which has two drawers at the end of the table on each side ...
Cherry
French Provincial Louis Philippe Period Fruitwood Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Houston, TX
This early 19th century French provincial table is a quintessential example of French country elegance, showcasing the warm and functional beauty of the Louis Philippe period. Craft...
Fruitwood, Pine
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French Early Oak Expandable Farm Table. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
French early Oak two leaf farm table with carved skirt, turned bulbous legs, centered cross stretcher, and terminating on original block feet. Table adjust from five feet to nine fe...
Oak
19th Century Cherry Wood Refectory Table 3m00 X 1m00
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large 19th century refectory table from france in cherry wood of 3m long and 99cm wide. This table stands out for its exceptional size. Indeed, it is very rare to find a peri...
Cherry
19th Century Cherry Wood Refectory Table Of 92cm Wide
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large 19th-century refectory table from France in cherry wood of 2.18m long and 92cm wide. This table stands out by its impressive width; indeed, it is very rare to find perio...
Cherry
19th Century Cobblers Table Sidetable
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A great little cobblers worktable with drawer in pine. Two centuries of intensive use has given it a fabulous patina and color. We conserved this...
Pine
1940's french Farm Table
Located in Bronx, NY
1940's french Farm Table
Sold|$4,800
H 29 in W 80.25 in D 30 in
19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous weathered 19th century country French provincial farmhouse table full of imperfections and desirable w...
Brass
Antique French Provincial Farmhouse Table, Solid Oak, Rustic Design
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique French Provincial Farmhouse Table Late 19th century French plank top farmhouse table. The rustic table is made from well patinated solid oak wood proving both sturdy and att...
Oak
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
19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming late 19th century country French provincial farmhouse work table crafted from fruitwood. The table features a 1 inch thick plank top and a small storage drawer in the frieze...
Fruitwood
$3,800
H 30.75 in W 81 in D 29.75 in
Antique Early 19th Century French Farmhouse Fruitwood Serving Kitchen Table 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good early 19th century French farmhouse country fruitwood table, circa 1820. The table made from fruitwood and having a overhanging three plank top, the table is fitted with two d...
Fruitwood
New 19th Century style French Farm Table, Hungarian oak
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
New 19th Century styled French Hungarian Oak Farm Table Unique table purchased in France Beautiful condition, see photos.
Wood, Oak
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 78.25 in D 29 in
Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Dining Table or Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country French provincial farmhouse dining table or console table. The table is crafted from oak with a plank top having breadboard ends. The base has a storage drawer on one ...
Iron
$6,130Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.96 in W 76.38 in D 29.34 in
ANTIQUE FRENCH TWO PLANK TOP FARMHOUSE BURR FRUiTWOOD REFECTORY DINING TABLe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, circa 1840 Fruit wood refectory dining table with wonderful two plank top Pleas...
Fruitwood
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.25 in W 78.75 in D 33.5 in
Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming country French provincial farmhouse dining table or harvest table crafted from solid oak hardwood. The country table features a massive 2 inch thick solid plank top supporte...
Oak
$7,920
H 31.5 in W 77.63 in D 32 in
Early 19th Century French Trestle Table, Elm & Fruitwood, Provence
Located in Astoria, NY
Early 19th century French provincial farmhouse trestle table sourced in Provence, France, featuring a solid elm plank top over a fruitwood base. The top shows warm tonal variation an...
Elm, Fruitwood
19th Century French Cherry and Pine Farm Table
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century French farm table, circa 1820-1840. This is a well-loved farm table with a scrubbed three board pine top, which has loads of character! The top is well worn fr...
Cherry, Pine
Sold
H 31.75 in W 54.5 in D 26.25 in
Antique Country French Louis Philippe Style Farmhouse Maple Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming late 19th-century French Provincial table in the Louis Philippe style, sourced from Provence. Expertly hand-crafted from solid maple, it features a 4'5" rectangular framed...
Maple
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H 26.5 in W 58.25 in D 32.5 in
19th Century Country French Louis Philippe Style Provincial Walnut Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A rustic 19th-century country French farmhouse table, sourced from Provence, France. Hand-crafted from solid walnut, it features a 4.85-foot-long rectangular plank top made from beau...
Walnut
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H 30.25 in W 78.75 in D 36.5 in
Country French Louis Philippe Style Provincial Maple Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
This charming late 19th-century French Provincial dining table is crafted in the style of Louis Philippe. Beautifully handmade from solid maple, it features a 6'5" rectangular plank ...
Maple
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Provincial Oak Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming late 19th-century French Provincial table, versatile as a desk, small dining table, or console, crafted in the Louis Philippe style and sourced directly from Provence, Fra...
Oak
Large 19th Century Refectory Table
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb large 19th century refectory table from france in ash with a length of 3m00 and a width of 96cm. Which is an exceptional dimension. We have one in these dimensions every two y...
Wood
French monastery table in solid oak
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
The table: we end up not seeing it so much it is there, so much it is part of our daily life. This French table called community table comes from a co...
Oak
Refectory Table Of 4m Long In Oak-19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb large 19th century refectory table in oak from France (Vendée region) of 4 meter long very beautiful top with a superb patina and an exceptional width of 97cm which is except...
Oak
19th Century Louis Philippe Fruitwood Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Country French 19th century farmhouse dining table or harvest table made in the Louis Philippe taste. Crafted from fruitwood with a...
Fruitwood
19th Century Refectory Table in Oak-France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large 19th century refectory table from France in oak with a drawer in the belt Superb table which has a width of 84 cm which is comfortable and a length of 2m08 which can ...
Oak
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H 29 in W 75.25 in D 36 in
Antique Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table Kitchen Island
Located in Forney, TX
An authentic French country farm house harvest work table with attractive beautifully aged warm rustic patina. circa 1840 Created in Provincial France in the 19th century, likely So...
Fruitwood
Antique French Walnut Two Drawer, Table/Console/Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French table with clean tapered lines. French country/farm table in solid walnut, circa 1800s. The apron of the table has two drawers with pulls for storage. Table works gr...
Walnut