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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Antique French Louis Philippe Provincial Maple Wash Table W/ Carrara Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming late 19th-century French Provincial wash table or vanity, made in the style of Louis Philippe and sourced directly from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from sol...
Carrara Marble
Antique French Provincial Louis Philippe Style Maple Vanity W/ Carrara Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant late 19th century French Provincial wash table or vanity made in the Louis Philippe style, sourced in Provence, France. The washstand features a solid maple base topped wi...
Carrara Marble
Antique Karl Johan Dressing Table/Vanity & Mirror in Mahogany w/ Rococo Carvings
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite Karl Johan dressing table or vanity in fine West Indies mahogany with elaborate floral and foliate rococo carvings along the mirror frame and center pedestal base. Offer...
Mahogany
$1,026Sale Price|20% Off
Side Table in Wood and Marble XIXth Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice dresser in wood and black marble dating from the middle of the 19th century. This table is composed by four legs connected by a shelf. The belt is dressed with a drawer. The top...
Marble
Mid-19th Century Fir Wood Veneered in Mahogany and marble Sicilian Vanity Table
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Sicilian vanity table is an exquisite piece of furniture representative of the design trends and craftsmanship of that era. The primary structural material is fir wood, chosen f...
Fir
19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Dressing Cabinet with Mirror and Marble Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th Century Italian Umbertino Louis Philippe mirrored dressing table in walnut , restored and polished to wax . Top in red marble from Verona. Measure cm: H 74 + 141 W 113 D 56 Suitable for a modern bathroom
Marble
$2,239Sale Price|31% Off
Mid-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Game Table, Italy, 1850
Located in Roma, Lazio
Superb walnut feather, for a nice Italian game table. Aesthetically, the structure of the table is a real marvel, it presents a true architectural elegance and is a real sculpture. ...
Walnut
Elegant 19th Century Nutwood Jewelry Table Inlaid with Wonderful Flower Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
Very elegant, handcrafted table with lid and beveled mirror. If you have an eye for elegant designs then this French, antique nutwood table is a visual treat every time you will loo...
Bronze
$1,959Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Philippe Walnut Wood & Veneer Dressing Table, Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Louis Philippe Walnut Wood & Veneer Dressing Table, Late 19th Century Step into timeless elegance with this exquisite 19th-century Louis Philippe-style dressing table, a stunning pi...
Walnut, Glass, Wood
$1,250 / set
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 12.6 in
Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fantastic 1970's Space Age Bedroom Vanity / Dressing Table The Vanity has an adjustable mirror and a drawer unit for storing your make up goodies ...
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Deco dressing table with foldable mirrors. Ample storage on the sides and pull-out drawer in the center.
Mirror, Teak
$2,566Sale Price|50% Off
H 56.7 in W 24.81 in D 16.54 in
19th Century French Mahogany Vanity Table with Swan's Heads in Empire Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved mahogany vanity table with black marble top. There is an original crystal oval mirror on the top part surrounded by two asymme...
Marble
$1,702
H 63.39 in W 48.43 in D 20.48 in
VINTAGE QUEEN ANNE STYLE LEGS DRESSING TABLE VANITY WITH LARGE MiRROR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This elegant dressing table in the Queen Anne style features a stunning hardwood with a rich, warm finish. The serpentine front is complemented by six drawers,...
Hardwood
$2,613Sale Price|20% Off
H 63.78 in W 48.43 in D 21.26 in
Elegant Mahogany Vanity Table in Light Brown From the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Elegant Mahogany Vanity Table in Light Brown From the Late 19th Century This majestic mahogany dressing table effortlessly marries function and ...
Mahogany, Mirror, Wood
$8,000 / item
H 55.91 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror and Carrara Marble
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
Wood
R. J. Horner Victorian Faux Bamboo and Bird's Eye Maple Vanity
Located in Bradenton, FL
American Victorian Faux Bamboo and Bird's Eye Maple vanity, circa 1890, by R. J. Horner & Co, New York. R. J. Horner was one of America's most celebrated furniture manufacturers ...
Faux Bamboo
Christopher Guy “ Vanity Fair” dressing table
Located in Charleston, SC
Custom made Christopher Guy “vanity Fair” dressing table in a Java Café Varnish and Black Sea Silver Leaf finish. Retails at $6,101 plus shipping. Sophisticated and elegant mahogany ...
Silver Leaf
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carrara Marble Top Mahogany Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Center Table with Original Carrara Marble Top was elegantly crafted from richly toned mahogany, reflecting the refined restraint th...
Carrara Marble
$1,871Sale Price|25% Off
H 54.75 in W 30 in D 20 in
French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century French Provincial & Country style vanity, secretary, or Ladies Desk with a sea green tint & an all-over distressed antiqued or ceruse finish, double doors ...
Brass
A Very Fine 19th Century Dressing Table Attributed to 'Gillows'
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century well figured mahogany dressing table attributed to 'Gillows'. This fabulous piece is stunningly hand carved, of exceptional quality and richly patinated wit...
Mahogany
$3,300
H 41.25 in W 31 in D 16 in
Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Commode Wash Stand with Marble Top
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique Victorian commode washstand. Crafted from walnut, this piece hearkens back to a time of American craftsmanship in cabinet making. The vanity features a curved marble top wit...
Marble
French Washstand / Vanity in Oak Louis Philippe Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Washstand in Oak Louis Philippe Style A delightful small solid oak washstand from south-west France featuring an inset variegated grey and wh...
Marble, Brass
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Maple Wash Table or Vanity
Located in Astoria, NY
Late 19th-century country French provincial wash table or vanity made in Louis Philippe style, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid maple showcasing a n...
Marble
French Washstand in Chestnut Louis Philippe Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Washstand in Chestnut Louis Philippe Style Sourced in South West France, this washstand features a beautiful grey and white variegated marble top and surrounds. The solid chestnu...
Marble, Metal
Antique Walnut & Oak Washstand Louis Philippe 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique Walnut & Oak Washstand Louis Philippe 19th Century This very attractive French Walnut and Oak Washstand is unusual in that the front is made of walnut and the back is made ...
Marble
Antique French Mahogany Washstand Louis Philippe Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Mahogany Washstand Louis Philippe Style A delightful mahogany washstand featuring a variegated white and grey marble top and surround to three sides. A round c...
Marble
French Antique Washstand Louis Philippe Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French antique washstand Louis Philippe Style This well-proportioned beech washstand features a variegated white and grey marble top and surround...
Marble
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H 53.15 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in
Antique French Washstand in Walnut Louis 19C Louis Philippe Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
This lovely French Walnut Washstand is in great original condition and features a good-sized round mirror within a solid walnut frame with moulded inner and outer edges. The mirror is held in a lyre support with brass wingnut adjusters. The white variegated marble top features on the top surface and three surrounding sides. The full-width drawer is of dovetail construction and has an attractive book-matched walnut front with a turned drawer pull. The front legs are turned and flanking both sides are matching turned towels rails. A recessed walnut shelf with a turned central raised ring to hold a water jug sits beneath. Please note the ceramic wash bowl...
Marble
French Antique Washstand in Oak Louis Philippe Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French antique Washstand in Oak Louis Philippe style This attractive solid oak washstand features a red and white variegated marble top and surro...
Marble, Metal
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H 30.32 in W 34.26 in D 16.54 in
Antique French Washstand in Cherry Wood and Faux Bamboo Louis Philippe Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French washstand in Cherry wood and faux bamboo Louis Philippe Style This pretty washstand has a lovely light colouration and pati...
Marble
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H 37.01 in W 31.5 in D 18.51 in
Toilet Commode Mahogany and Marble Vanity Louis Philippe Period 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
"Railway" chest of drawers Louis Philippe period. Very beautiful piece of furniture of toilet in varnished wood. It is composed of 4 drawers and an openable panel. Once opened you wi...
Mahogany
Louis Philippe Dressing Table
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Philippe dressing table in walnut, with tilting mirror inserted between two fixed side mirrors, 4 drawers and etager with visible shelves on the top, drawer in the undertop ban...
Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Cherry, Walnut
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H 44.89 in W 36.62 in D 15.75 in
Marble and Plane Tree Wood Louis Philippe Vanity Table, French Mid 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe vanity dressing table White marble and plane tree wood Original mirror France circa 1850 Dimension between the floor and the table: 21.26 in. (54 cm) Good conditi...
Marble