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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Louis Philippe Period French Walnut Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome nearly 200 year old French Louis Philippe period (1830-1848) walnut travailleuse (sewing work table - thread stand) Born in France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted o...
Mirror, Walnut
$2,296Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Table circa 1850 with Turned Legs a
Located in Darmstadt, DE
his elegant side table originates from the late Biedermeier to early Historicism period, around 1850. The piece is crafted from solid cherrywood with a beautifully warm, honey-colore...
Pine, Cherry
$2,210Sale Price|23% Off
19th Century Louis Philippe Cherrywood Sewing or Side Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful sewing or side table made of cherrywood veneer on spruce body. The table dates back to the time of Louis Philippe period / late Biedermeier, more specifically from the time...
Cherry
Antique Louis Philippe Walnut Work Table, Hand Carved, 1860s
Located in New Orleans, LA
A period Louis Philippe hand carved walnut two drawer table, the inside top drawer with the original hand written inscription in French, translated “ This table has been given To geo...
Poplar, Walnut
Early 20th Century Wicker Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a large collection of ornate wicker that was collected over the years by a Senator's wife. Early 20th century, the open sewing basket has a woven...
Wicker
$2,045
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 11.03 in
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Italian Work Table with Wheels, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury walnut and brass work table with wheels. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy, during 1940s. This great item is made...
Brass, Copper
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe French side table made of solid and veneers of mahogany with two woven cane shelves and a small dovetailed drawer. Turned legs with small cast brass cas...
Marble, Brass
French Sewing Table, Manner of Alphonse Giroux Paris, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
French Sewing Table, manner of Alphonse Giroux, Paris, 19th century. This pretty small sewing table has a beautiful birds eye maple veneer and its...
Birdseye Maple
$1,780
H 31.11 in W 31.3 in D 18.71 in
19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side Table with Turned Legs
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish trestle table in walnut. This piece has a great scale, lovely carved turned legs and beautiful ebonized top. This table could be used as an end table, nightstan...
Walnut
19th Century Danish Pine Side Table with Turned Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
Small Danish country pine side table or nightstand standing on slender turned legs. Restored, strong/stable and ready for use. Wax finish. All scratches, small cracks, dings, old dri...
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Country Work Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish country work table in gustavian style from the early 1800s, most likely from the years between 1810 and 1820. The table is from Northern Sweden and is a strong piece with a s...
Pine
Antique French Work Table or Server with Marble Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
The wonderfully sturdy rustic French country Provincial style worktable or serving console table is constructed of slotted framing to hold a veined marble top having beveled edges wi...
Marble
19th Century French Farm Table, Solid Cherry Wood, Circa 1850-1860
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Country farm table or work table from Normandy. Made of solid cherry wood with two sliding doors along the front and one deep dovetailed drawer at the end, each...
Brass
Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
Patina Perfection!! A rustic French farmhouse work table from the 19th century. Featuring hand-crafted pegged solid wood construction, ...
Metal
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer a most unique antique Mexican Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table with outstanding patina. The stool is not included.
Wood
19th Century Swedish Blue Folk Art Work Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue work table in Folk Art from northern Sweden. The table is made circa 1810-1820 in Swedish pine and is painted with the original paint. The blue or...
Pine
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H 33.5 in W 90.5 in D 29.25 in
French, Lyon, Louis Philippe Period Walnut 2-Drawer Drapers Table, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a large rectangular top above a conforming case housing two drawers with carved circular pulls, the case resting atop trestle supports with pairs of circular columns between s...
Walnut
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H 34 in W 164 in D 25 in
French Louis Philippe Period 13.5’ Walnut Table de Drapier, 2nd quarter 19th cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measuring 13.66 feet in length this Draper’s Table, very likely from Lyon, France, has a two plank top with breadboard ends above a conforming case housing one locking drawer, the to...
Walnut
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H 34.5 in W 110.25 in D 30.75 in
French Louis Philippe Walnut Draper’s Table 4 Drawers, Shelf at Base, circa 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
An excellent kitchen island or large console or sofa table, having a rectangular top with rounded corners, the molded sides made to align cutting scissors, the case housing four deep...
Walnut
Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Butcher Block Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A late 19th century French Louis Philippe butcher block. On 5 feet standing 3-sided curved beech wood corpus with cut out plinth apron. 2 large drawers...
Hardwood, Beech
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H 36 in W 98.75 in D 31.5 in
French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Tiered 4-Drawer Table de Drapier, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a thick rectangular top with quadruple molded edge, the moldings used as scissor guides for cutting fabric, the conforming case with 4 drawers retaining antique brass hardware...
Walnut
Monumental 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Draper Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
A monumental 19th century French Louis Philippe period table de drapier from a draper's atelier in Lyon, circa 1840s. Handcrafted of solid walnut with a pine skirt, this exceptional ...
Walnut
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H 35 in W 117.5 in D 33 in
French Louis Philippe Period Large Walnut 4 Drawer Table de Drapiers, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of beautifully grained light walnu this shaped and carved drapers table has four drawers retaining antique bronze handles, w...
Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis Philippe Butcher Block
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
French Louis Philippe style butcher block from the early 20th century. Beech wood corpus standing on 4 legs with cut out plinth apron. Large drawer with the original brass handle...
Brass
19th Century French Walnut Table de Drapier or Center Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe style French table de drapier or draper's table, made of solid walnut. The top is made from three 1.5" thick planks with...
Brass
Late 19th Century French Painted Shop Counter
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large French shop counter with original patina from the late 19th century. Dimensions: 88.5 cm high / 34.8 inch high, 263 cm wide / 103...
Pine
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Butcher Block Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
French Louis Philippe billot de boucher or butcher's block from the late 19th century. Standing on 5 reeded legs with a beautifully carved scallo...
Beech
French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Table de Drapiers, ca. 1830-1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
Massive in scale and of exceptional quality this table has a rectangular top with a concave molded edge designed for cutting fabric in a straight line, the case housing four drawers ...
Walnut