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 marble topped centre table / Gueridon
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Good quality 19th century mahognay and marble topped Gueridon French circa 1860;s Height 74 cms , width 97cms depth 97cms
Sapele Wood
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Walnut Gueridon Tables, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming pair of 19th century French occasional, or side, tables in walnut. These beautifully polished and supremely practical 'guéridon' tables each feature a one-piece circular t...
Walnut
19th Century French Gueridon
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Cherry, Walnut
French Louis Philippe Style Handcrafted Bedside Table in Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This bedside table is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France characterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounded ...
Cherry, Oak, Wood
French Louis Philippe Period Guéridon Hand Painted Top
Located in Madrid, ES
French guéridon table, first half of the 19th century, in walnut wood and tripod-shaped base, with marbled hand-painted wooden top, in very good condition.
Walnut
19th Century French Bistro Guéridon Table with Mosaic Top and Iron Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1840, this elegant antique guéridon features a circular marble and stone mosaic top set within a thick iron frame. The round surface is composed of hand-cut t...
Marble, Iron
Louis Philippe Style Bedside Table with turned feet in solid cherry
Located in Landivy, FR
This bedside table is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounded d...
Cherry, Oak
Louis Philippe Style Serving Table in Solid Cherry Wood, 1 Drawer and 2 Shelves
Located in Landivy, FR
This serving table is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France.It is caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rou...
Cherry
French Louis Philippe Style Serving Table in Solid Cherry, 1 Drawer & 2 Shelves
Located in Landivy, FR
This serving table is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France. It is caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and ro...
Cherry
$608Sale Price|50% Off
Late 19th Century Pedestal Table
By France"
Located in TARBES, FR
Pedestal table or small tripod table from the end of the 19th century, the legs are in carved wood, oak top, wear of time consistent with age and use, piece of great originality. Goe...
Oak
19th Century Russian Cossack Guéridon
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Russian Cossack marquetry guéridon from the 19th century. The table top is removable and can be set in place with screws. In fair condition, the foot has a split in the wood....
Wood
French Louis Philippe Style Handcrafted Side Table in Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This serving table is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounded d...
Cherry
Louis Philippe Mahogany Center Table with Marble Top, Belgium, 1840
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis Philippe period mahogany center table with original shaped conforming marble top, with beaded frieze, raised on turned, beaded and gadrooned urn-form pedestal, on acanthus car...
Marble
$1,584Sale Price|34% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 23.63 in
19th Century French Marble Top and Cast Iron Bistro Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming 19th century French guéridon, or bistro table, beautifully embodies the timeless character of classic French cafés. The round top is crafted from natural marble with so...
Marble, Iron
Large 19th Century French Mahogany Gueridon
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful French Restauration period (1814-1830) flame mahogany gueridon. On a vase shaped base with a tripod base terminating with lion paw feet on casters. It has a stunning gr...
Marble
Louis Philippe Mahogany Center Table with Marble Top, Belgium, 1840
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis Philippe period mahogany center table with original shaped conforming marble top, with beaded frieze, raised on turned, beaded and gadrooned urn-form pedestal, on acanthus car...
Marble
19th Century Marble Topped Gueridon
Located in Arundel, GB
A 19th C French Gueridon, centre table. Bleached mahogany veneer with lion paw feet and a faceted pedestal, topped with a grey marble.
Marble
French 19th Century Bistro Table - Gueridon
Located in Round Top, TX
Classical mid-19th century Bistro Table - Gueridon from the Provence area of France. Soundly constructed from cast iron with a beautifully patina'd marble top.
Marble, Iron
French 19th Century Mahogany Gueridon Bouillotte
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming French mahogany Gueridon Bouillotte table originally used for playing cards. Topped with white marble and surrounded by a pierced brass gallery that’s nicely patinated. Tw...
Marble, Brass
On Hold|$1,229
H 27.17 in W 22.05 in D 17.52 in
19th Century Italian Walnut Gueridon Table or Side Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We offer this splendid 19th-century Italian walnut gueridon table. This extremely refined table features distinctive features. The top has a distinctive shape with a contoured edge,...
Walnut
Neoclassical Marble Gueridon Table, Carved, Italy, 19th Century, 60cm
Located in Greding, DE
Classical table in white marble featuring a baluster-shaped column and a round top. The surface shows traces of natural weathering, adding authentic historical character. The table h...
Marble
Opulent 19th Century Bronze Mounted Gueridon Table with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superbly elegant and opulent bronze & marble gueridon oval table having incredible ornate details. The black and gold color palette is strikingly beautiful.
Marble, Bronze
$4,850
H 30.5 in Dm 20.5 in
Fine French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Carved Guéridon Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Carved Guéridon Side Table with Marble Top. The circular gilt wood carved apron with an acanthus tied leaf wreath, raised on four fluted carved leg...
Marble
19th Century French Cast Iron Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French cast iron bistro table with pedestal base. Good quality heavy casting with dolphin head feet and black painted patina. Original red and grey veined marble top w...
Marble, Brass, Iron
French 19th Century Restauration Mahogany Gueridon
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous French marble-top gueridon table from the Restauration period (19th century). This round pedestal table is topped with a disc of black, fossil marble with taupe inclusions...
Marble, Brass
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H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Inlaid Walnut Antique Tripod Table or Pedestal Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Italian antique tripod table or pedestal table. The table is made up of a square top supported by a central turned pedestal and t...
Walnut
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H 28.94 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
French Louis Philippe Figured Walnut And Breccia Marble Gueridon Centre Table
Located in London, GB
A refined French Louis Philippe Guéridon or Centre Table Circa 1840. Crafted in richly figured walnut and topped with a striking dark Breccia Marble whose bold veining contrasts bea...
Breccia Marble
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H 29.5 in Dm 27.75 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Gueridon with Turned Pedestal Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1860, this elegant Louis Philippe guéridon features a round walnut top over a boldly turned central pedestal with baluster and ring details. The richly graine...
Walnut
French 19th Century Gueridon
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Charming Gueridon tripods is made of fruitwood with a veined grey marble top.
Fruitwood
Louis-Philippe Walnut Center Table — 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Elegant Louis-Philippe style center table, crafted from solid walnut, with a top veneered in carefully selected burr walnut, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and remarkable joine...
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Ash Tilt Top Pedestal Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century French Louis Philippe period ash gueridon or pedestal side table features a 31.5 inch diameter multi beveled top. A central turned pillar supports the top and...
Ash
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Tilt Top Pedestal Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis Philippe style walnut gueridon or pedestal side table features a 29 inch diameter top. A central turned pillar supports the top and rests on...
Walnut
20th Century Walnut Tripod Table or Pedestal Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Fine quality Italian Louis Philippe style tripod table or pedestal table in walnut, late 20th century. The table is made up of a square top supported by a central turned pedestal an...
Walnut
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H 21.66 in Dm 14.18 in
19th Century Italian L Philippe Beech Wood Round Pedestal Table or Smoking Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Italian round smoking table or pedestal table. The table presents a refined turned work in solid beech wood. Perfect to be used in your living room. Used, perfe...
Beech
19th Century Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Round Tilt-Top Gueridon Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique fruit wood pedestal table was crafted in France, circa 1880. Standing on three scroll feet decorated with acanthus leaf motifs over a carved turned stem, the gueridon is dressed with a round tilt top surface built with one piece of walnut, and embellished with ogee edge around the periphery; the table features its original locking mechanism. The versatile side table is in excellent condition, and adorns a rich walnut patina, and could be used as a martini table in a den or living room, or a small wine tasting table...
Walnut
Gueridon Table, Mahogany, French, 19th Century
Located in Nice, FR
Round mahogany gueridon table, carved wooden foot from the Louis Philippe period. Mahogany wood This table opens in the middle, it supports two ext...
Mahogany
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H 29.75 in Dm 31.5 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Marquetry Pedestal Gueridon Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room or a den with this elegant antique side table. Crafted in France circa 1840, and built of walnut, the round gueridon stands on three scroll legs over a central...
Walnut