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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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Gueridon or Pedestal Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Constructed of walnut, this French Louis Philippe period gueridon or pedestal side table features a multi beveled top with concentric rings of ebonized pearwood. The top rests on a c...
Pearwood, Walnut
$1,496Sale Price|20% Off
Mid 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Pedestal Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this beautiful Italian table, made in the mid-19th century during the Louis Philippe period. Made of fine walnut wood featuring a top with a particular shape that in Italy...
Walnut
$4,687Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Inlaid Walnut Antique Round Center Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful important Louis Philippe antique round center table, 1845s. The large and solid central stem in turned walnut. The walnut inlay t...
Walnut
19th Century Antique Walnut Pedestal Column with Rustic Turned Design
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful antique wooden pedestal column, its body carved into an impressive twist, and featuring nicely turned upper and lower sections beneath a square display tray. The column s...
Walnut
Classic 19th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant Swedish pedestal table with circular top and turned base supported by carved slender scrolling legs in Gustavian style. Useful for many places, easy to move around. Värmland,...
Pine, Paint
$1,603Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 17.33 in
19th Century French Pedestal Table in Veneered Wood Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant round pedestal table in veneered wood and bronze elements, arched legs joined by a crotch plate, built-in marble tray, Louis XV style. France, circa 1870. Measures: H 75, D...
Mahogany
Italian Early 19th Century Round Inlaid Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional Italian round center table from Rolo, dating to the first half of the 19th century, celebrated for its remarkable craftsmanship and entirely authentic condition. The c...
Wood
Italian 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Round Center Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian 19th century inlaid walnut and birch center table with geometric marquetry decorating the top in concentric circles of mesmerizing patterns around a central medallion of thre...
Birch, Walnut
Mahogany, Oval Table, circa the 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
We present you this piece of furniture made of solid mahogany wood and partially veneered with pyramidal mahogany. The whole is dated the second half of the 19th century. The oval ta...
Wood
$3,108Sale Price|31% Off
H 28.75 in W 75.2 in D 34.26 in
French Cherrywood Table Louis Philippe Period, Mid 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This cherrywood and oak dining table of the Louis Philippe period was made in France in the first half of the 19th century. The top is ok cherrywood and the legs are of oak. The turn...
Cherry, Oak
19th Century Mahogany Wood Pedestal Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century mahogany wood Regency style pedestal stand / table. The pedestal features hand carved design details resting on a squared based. The pedestal table is in good anti...
Mahogany
Italian 19th Century Rolo Inlaid Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A remarkable Italian mid-19th century Rolo center table, celebrated for the refined marquetry tradition of the renowned Rolo workshops in Reggio Emilia. The circular top is exquisite...
Wood
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Round Pedestal Dining or Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom beehive pedestal table in walnut with dark walnut finish. Elegant piece. Can be made to order I mahogany, walnut or oak, in a variety of ...
Walnut
$5,285
H 29.93 in W 49.22 in D 28.35 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk C1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal desk, Circa 1860 in date. It is made from fabulous burr walnut. The rectangular top with a fabulous inset gold tooled gre...
Walnut
19th Century French Hand Carved Pedestal
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer an unusual example of a hand carved late 19th Century carved pedestal. This is a highly decorative and unusual example because of its hand carved studded detail...
Pine
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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Pedestal Table in Walnut Chessboard Inlay
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We offer you this splendid and refined pedestal table, made in Italy in the mid-19th century during the Louis-Philippe period. This square-top pedestal table features meticulous inl...
Walnut
19th Century Marble Top French Pedestal Table
Located in Phoenix, AZ
19th Century Marble Top French Pedestal Table Beautiful piece purchased in France Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Marble
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 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in L 29.14 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 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 French Adjustable Pedestal or Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French adjustable mahogany pedestal or side table with tripod base and marble top with brass gallery. Fine craftsmanship. Engraved stamp to underside: At. Girard. Perf...
Marble, Brass
19th Century Louis Philippe Bobbin Turned Tripod Drink Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical 19th century Louis Philippe period tripod pedestal drink table or stand. The table features a walnut bobbin turned or spool column supported by a tripod base having figurat...
Walnut
French Louis Philippe Carved Light Walnut Tilt Top Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
The round top having a rounded edge atop an apron with a lower molded edge, raised on a tripartite base with shaped legs
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Tiered Pedestal Table or Stand
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style three-tier circular stand with turned center pole and tripod base with brass castors. Each shelf, or tray, is made from a single plank of w...
Brass
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H 29.75 in Dm 34.25 in
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Gueridon, Pedestal Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early nineteenth century French Louis Philippe period solid walnut gueridon or pedestal table features a hand turned central pillar on a tripod base with curved legs. The beauti...
Walnut
Louis Philipe Bronze Pedestal Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual Louis Philipe bronze pedestal side table with a marble top and pierced bronze gallery, on an acanthus wrapped fluted and tapered supports with...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Pair of Very Fine 19th Century Onyx and Gilt Bronze Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of 19th century onyx and gilt bronze pedestals. Excellent condition. Fine quality mercury gilding.
Onyx