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.
Italian Louis Philippe Period Walnut 4-Drawer Drapers Table, 2nd quarter 19thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of walnut, having a rectangular top above a conforming case housing 4 drawers, the case raised on 6 darker turned walnut legs joined by a shelf stretcher, the le...
Walnut
French Sofa Table signed Andre-Jules Decoration Versailles
By Andre Jules
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This sofa table is made of cherry wood covered with an original veneer. It has a drawer hidden on one side of the skirt signed Andre Jules Decoration Versailles.
Cherry
$4,850
H 26.25 in W 60 in D 20 in
Console / Sofa Table in Brass and Glass by Design Institute of America, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Console / Sofa / Hall Table in brass and glass by Design Institute of America (DIA), 1970s. Striking design in which the original glass inserts into the brass frames with a screw on ...
Brass
Art Deco Sofa Table, Amboyna Roots Veneer, France, Circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Low rectangular art deco sofa of coffee table from France about 1930. Amboyna roots wood veneered and lacquered. Black lacquered at the edges. Dimensions: H 40, 5 cm x W 122 cm x D...
Lacquer, Amboyna
19thC French Fruitwood Drapers Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1900. 19thc French fruitwood drapers table Could be raised as a kitchen counter/island with castors Sourced from the South of France Measures: W200 x D58 x H7...
Fruitwood
18th Century Polished Walnut Console Table, Italy
Located in New York, NY
18th century Italian Classic walnut console table. Newly refinished. Traditional design with trestle base. Polished walnut. Beautiful natural patina. Other sizes and prices available.
Walnut
$3,581Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in
Vintage French Coffee/Sofa Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Vilnius, LT
French vintage coffee table by Maison Jansen form 1970's. The base is in brass and metal decorated with cones and rosettes. The top is covered with transparent glass and down shelve is in leather decorated/stamped with gold decor ornament.
Brass, Nickel
$2,700
H 45 in W 54 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Table Hall Entry Console Sofa Table Two Drawers Oak C. 1890s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Renaissance revival oak entry, hall table, sofa table or console with drawers ~~c. 1890s Charming table with two drawers and carved crown~~perfect for use ...
Oak
19thc Harvest /Farm Walnut Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early hand made walnut farm table or harvest table from Ohio.This has one large drawer below the apron in the center of the table. This taper leg harvest table is strong & stur...
Wood
$1,548Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 45.28 in D 28.75 in
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
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Walnut Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and grand scale French 19th century Louis Philippe period walnut dining "Table de Chateau'. The table is raised by eight turned legs ending with ormolu sabots with all ...
Walnut
Biedermeier Birch Sofa Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biederemier birch drop leaf sofa table, circa 1835. With a rectangular birch top with two drop leaves, a drawer in the frieze, an ebonized pedestal and four down swept feet. The birc...
Birch, Pine, Lacquer
19Thc Walnut Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Side table with pad feet and very nice finish /patina.The condition is very good.
Wood
19Thc Cherry One Drawer End Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Cherry one drawer stand with turned legs and wood peg & dovetailed drawer. This New England night stand or end table.
Wood
Table with Inlaid Top, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique table from around 1910 with an inlaid top. The furniture is in very good condition. Dimensions: height 58 cm / diameter 50 cm.
Walnut
Table with a Stone Top, France, circa 1900s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table from around 1900. The furniture is in very good condition. Dimensions: height 51 cm / width 82 cm / depth 55 cm.
Stone
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H 35 in W 50.5 in D 14.5 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Marble Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period mahogany marble top console was hand-crafted by talented artisans, and features the Classic lines inherent in the style. Tailored architectu...
Carrara Marble
Louis Philippe Style Coffee Table, France, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
Louis Philippe style table, France, circa 1890s. Very good condition. Wood: oak Dimensions: height 52 cm, width 100 cm, depth 49 cm.
Oak
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H 30.5 in W 86.25 in D 33.75 in
French Louis Philippe Period Three-Drawer Table De Drapier in Walnut, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top with banded edges and molded concave cutting edge, the conforming case having three drawers, the center with antique lock and later key, raised on tightly turned ...
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Side table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century Louis-Philippe side table called "Somno".
Marble
19th Century Louis Philippe Style Sofa Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe style table made of solid walnut. Top is made of two butterfly planks with beautiful wood grain. Turned spindle legs. Sturdy and well-crafted with pegge...
Walnut
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H 31.5 in W 41.75 in D 22 in
French Louis-Philippe Period 1840s Walnut Table with Drawer and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe walnut table from the first half of the 19th century, with long single drawer and tapered legs. Born during the reign of France's last king Louis-Philippe, th...
Brass
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H 31 in W 79.25 in D 27.75 in
French Louis Philippe Walnut Two-Drawer Centre or Sofa Table, circa 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top with canted corners and finished on all sides, the top edge with tapering banded molding, the case housing two drawers with turned recessed pulls, resting on elab...
French Inlaid Walnut Veneered Writing Table, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French inlaid walnut veneered writing table standing on four cabriole legs. From underneath it looks as though it originally had pullouts on either side but the mechanism no longer e...
Walnut
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H 30.25 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
French Louis Philippe Walnut and Mahogany Shop Table, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top with a molded edge and deep apron supported by turned legs and having a bottom rectangular level above raised ball feet.
Louis Philippe Dining Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe walnut dropleaf dining room table, circa 1840. Please note this table does not have fills. The dimensions when the drop leafs are down, height 27.5" width 29.5" depth 56.5". Diameter when the drop leafs are up 56...
Brass