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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Pair of French Gilt Carved Wood & Gesso Foliage Gadrooned Wall Brackets, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt wood and gesso decorative carved foliage and gadrooned hanging wall brackets, Early 19th century.
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Wrought Iron Shop Sign Bracket, Late 19th Century
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original old wrought iron "shop nose"/ shop sign bracket. Anthracite gray painted. Attached to the house wall of a shop so that you can hang your own...
Wrought Iron
19th Century Anglo-Indian / Burmese Wall Bracket / Shelf
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An extremely rare intricately carved 19th-century Anglo-Indian wall bracket or shelf. This exquisite piece is beautifully made . Intricately carved throughout with breathtaking d...
Hardwood
19th Century Anglo-Indian / Burmese Wall Bracket / Shelf
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Anglo-Indian wall bracket or shelf. Circa 1880s An extremely rare intricately carved 19th-century Anglo-Indian wall bracket or shelf. This exquisite piece is beautifully made . ...
Teak
$1,450 / set
H 26 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Antique Italian Mirrored Wall Brackets, Giltwood, Mid-19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Antique wall brackets with water gilding & mirrored back.
Giltwood
$149
H 19 in W 2.25 in D 15 in
Large Wrought Iron Scrolling Wall Mounted Bracket for Lanterns or Signs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large hand crafted iron scroll design wall bracket. Wrought iron handcrafted wall-bracket for lanterns or signs. Perfect for hanging lights or plants outdoors. Scrolling wall-mou...
Metal
Pair Of Italian Carved And Giltwood Wall Brackets
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Italian carved and giltwood wall brackets. Beautifully carved with acanthus leaves and scrollwork. Nice wide shelf atop a base that cumulates into a pineapple-like shape at b...
Giltwood
19th Century Mahogany Corner Bracket with Inlaid Vignettes
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century mahogany corner bracket with inlaid vignettes. The vignettes depict a woman and a man fishing.
$2,425Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 8.47 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Spanish Foliage Wall Brackets / Shelves in Carved Giltwood, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of carved giltwood wall consoles or bracket shelves, Spain, 1930s. Carved Wood, Giltwood, Gold Leaf Antique Spanish Neoclassical Revival Giltwood Wall Brackets. These stunning o...
Gold Leaf
Elegant Antique Pair of Carved and Gilded French Wall Brackets
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superbly elegant pair of French antique carved and gilded wood wall brackets adorned with acanthus leaves.
Wood
$99 / item
H 9.75 in W 0.75 in D 9.25 in
Wrought Iron Scrolling Wall Mounted Bracket for Lanterns or Signs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful hand crafted iron scroll design wall bracket. Wrought iron handcrafted wall-bracket for lanterns or signs. Perfect for hanging lights or plants outdoors. Scrolling wall-mou...
Metal
$99 / item
H 13 in W 1 in D 9.5 in
Handcrafted Moorish Iron Wall Bracket for Lanterns, Late 20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand crafted iron scroll design wall bracket. Vintage wrought iron handcrafted wall-bracket for lanterns or signs. Perfect for hanging lights or plants outdoors. Scrolling wall-m...
Metal
Vintage Italian Gilt Wall Brackets - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your walls with the sophisticated charm of this exquisite pair of vintage Italian gilt wall brackets. Masterfully crafted in the esteemed Florentine tradition, these ornate co...
Gesso
$1,500
H 10.25 in W 17.63 in D 7.63 in
French Baroque Style Parcel-Gilt Carved Wood Wall Bracket, Sconce, or Shelf
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A large last half of the 19th century French Baroque style stained, painted, and parcel-gilt wall bracket of unusual bisected cornice form having stained chestnut shelf above compoun...
Wood, Giltwood
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H 30 in W 17 in D 10.5 in
French 1830s Louis-Philippe Period Stucco Wall Bracket Decoration with Garland
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe period stucco wall bracket decoration from the mid-19th century, with egg-and-dart and garland motifs. Born in France during the early years of king Louis-Phi...
Stucco
Pr. Antique French Gilded Bronze Drapery Tiebacks
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine pair of Louis Philippe drapery tiebacks, gilt bronze in a coquille design, beautifully cast in lovely detail. A fine addition to complete a ...
Bronze
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H 9.25 in W 8.75 in D 4.75 in
Pair of French Gilt Carved Wood Floral Scrolled & Scalloped Wall Brackets C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt carved wood and gesso floral scrolled wall brackets with scalloped shelving, Mid-19th century.
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
French Hand Forged Iron 3 Hook Wall Rack
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century hand forged iron wall rack with wonderful detailing and patina. Long pierced flat bar with split ends featuring 3 large curled hooks held together with square han...