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 Fruitwood Drinks Table / Wash Stand
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe fruitwood drinks table / washstand, mid 19th century. With a shaped backsplash with central scroll design both sides of backsplash with scroll design, the top with cha...
Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Rafraichissoir Dry Bar
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or living room with this elegant antique "Rafraichissoir" table (the design was originally created as a refreshing station to keep champagne or white wine chilled...
Marble, Zinc
$1,800
French 2-Tier Table
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French two-tiered tray table with bronze castors. Pull-out writing shelf measures 15.5"W x 11.5" D x 0.5" H Drawer measures 14.5" W x 13" D x 1.5" H.
Bronze
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Rafraichissoir Dry Bar
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or living room with this elegant antique "Rafraichissoir" table (the design was originally created as a refreshing station to keep champagne or white wine chilled...
Marble, Zinc
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
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
$1,901Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Three Tier Marquetry Folding Table Louis Philippe Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French single-tier folding three-tier table. Walnut table inlaid with precious wood marquetry. A very useful piece of furniture for a beautiful interior. Height: 70cm. E...
Wood
Two-Tier Polished Brass Glass Rolling Serving Bar Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative polished brass serving tea bar cart. Larger carriage style wheels.
Brass
Italian Design Mid-Century Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare 1950s Italian desgin serving bar cart. Made of beech wood equipped with two glass shelves and brass wheels for convenient movement. Perfect for serving drinks to your guests. Vi...
Glass, Beech
Midcentury Chrome Glass and Marble Bar Cart
Located in Houston, TX
A midcentury two-tiered chrome, glass, and marble bar cart on casters.
Marble, Chrome
$3,449
H 31.7 in W 25.4 in D 16.93 in
Rare Victorian 1860 Hardwood Drinks Table with Crystal Decanter & Glasses Wheels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian heavy mahogany with carved column base on wheels side table with built in decanter and thr...
Crystal
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 Iron and Marble Top French Pastry Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous 19th century French marble top pastry table featuring old white painted patina on the iron base. This beauty features decorative brass hardware with patina and a white vei...
Marble, Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Walnut & Glass, Italy
By Cesare Lacca, Cassina
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian bar cart made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Cesare Lacca and produced by Cassina, enhanced by detailed wood carvings, in good cond...
Metal, Chrome
$2,495
H 30 in W 30 in D 16 in
20th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Champagne Table, Rafraichissoir, Server
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid twentieth century Louis XVI style walnut side table features a marble top surrounded by a bronze gallery. Two removable zinc buckets that rest in the marble top serve to chi...
Marble, Zinc
$3,150
H 30.25 in W 18 in D 14.25 in
Louis Philippe Rafraichissoir Table, Mahogany & Marble, France, 1845
Located in Austin, TX
Rafraichissoir table from France in the Louis XVI style. This beautiful antique side table features two metal bucket holders and a small drawer for bar accessories. The mahogany has ...
Carrara Marble
Mid-Century Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Walnut & Glass, Italy, 1940s
By Cassina, Cesare Lacca
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian bar cart made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Cesare Lacca and produced by Cassina, enhanced by detailed wood carvings,...
Metal, Chrome
$2,850
H 30.5 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
A French bronze & glass petite drinks table, in manner of Andre Arbus, C. 1950.
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The round top with inset mirrored glass with a galleried back edge and ring decoration, supported by by three round, tapering legs joined by a conforming lower glass shelf and termin...
Bronze
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
Late 19th Century Double Sided Louis Philippe Butcher Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A freestanding double-sided Louis Philippe butcher's table or former butcher's block from the late 19th century. Made of solid beech wood and oak. Ready for everyday use. Beechwood ...
Beech, Oak
Sold
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
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
Sold
H 37.5 in W 50.5 in D 15 in
Pair French Mahogany Louis Philippe Period 1-Drawer Etagere Consoles, 2ndq 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each having a rectangular top with rounded front corners and molded edges above larger drawers with hidden hand pulls, raised on turned front supports and rear flat supports, connect...
Mahogany
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Console Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid-19th century French Empire marble-topped console table in mahogany with a single drawer fitted to the frieze and raised on a pair of scrolled supports above a plinth base.
Mahogany
Louis Philippe Mahogany Marble-Top Console Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe mahogany marble-top console table, 19th century. Formerly sold by Hideaway House antiques, Los Angeles.
Marble
Charming French Server
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming French server.
Walnut
Antique French Oak Drapers Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th century bleached French oak drapers table, 1840 Dimensions 79 inches (201 cms) wide 26 inches (66 cms) deep 31 inches (...
Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Server
Located in Dallas, TX
Constructed from exotic mahogany, this 19th century Louis Philippe Server is both stylish and functional. The piece offers three surfaces for sto...
Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Walnut Presentation Table or Console
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Louis Philippe period bookmatched walnut table was used for presentation in a fabric shop, c. 1830-1848. The scale of this piece, along with its clean lines, drawers, and lower...
Walnut
French 19th Century Walnut Console Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Handsome walnut table with stunning patina! This console table is finished all the way around with 3 large working drawers and 3 faux drawers on the backside with a thick cut table t...