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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19th c. French Silver Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. French Silver Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror is a stunning piece of home décor that adds elegance and sophistication to any living room. Crafted with a silver color and and a...
Wood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis Philippe period giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its original mirror plate set within a fine wrap around beaded band. The mottled frame displa...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror With Crest
Located in Nashville, TN
A large and striking example of a timeless classic, this French Louis Philippe mirror is embellished with a large floral and foliate crest. This mirror is adorned with a repeating gi...
Giltwood, Mirror
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror – Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has a giltwood frame with a warm aged patina, a fine beaded inner edge, and a gently curved top ...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Floral Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring timeless French elegance to an entryway, bedroom, powder room, or living room, with this handsome antique Louis Philippe mirror. Crafted in France circa 1870, the mirror featur...
Giltwood, Mercury Glass
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A classic French Louis Philippe style mirror featuring a softly rounded rectangular giltwood frame. The restrained molded frame is enriched with a delicate beaded inner border surro...
Gold Leaf
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Carmine, TX
An elegant 19th-century Louis Philippe gilt wood mirror, featuring the classic rounded upper corners and richly carved floral and foliate decoration characteristic of the period. The...
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Mirror
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful French Louis-Philippe Period Mirror is covered with gold leaves. It has beads and a mercury glass.
Gold Leaf
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror – Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has a giltwood carved frame with a warm aged patina, a fine beaded inner edge, and a gently curv...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
French Pair of Reproduction Louis Philippe Mirrors
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous pair of French reproduction–circa 2000–round gilt mirrors in the style of Louis Philippe. At roughly 39” (one meter) diameter, they will make an impact in any room, as a pai...
Glass, Wood, Mirror
Fine 19th Century Tall French Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in Southampton, NY
A Fine 19th Century Tall French Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror Arched moulded top corners with straight rail on the bottom in a luminescent silver gilt leaf, in good condition. Ol...
Silver Leaf
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror – Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has a giltwood frame with a warm aged patina, a fine beaded inner edge, and a gently curved top ...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Silver Leaf Wall Mirror with Engraved Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this elegant antique Louis Philippe wall mirror features the classic softly arched rectangular silhouette associated with the period. The frame is carve...
Silver Leaf
Antique French Wall Mirror With Giltwood Neoclassical Decoration, circa 1840
Located in Paris, FR
A French wall mirror from the Louis-Philippe period (circa 1840) made of wood gilded with gilding to the leaf. Decorated with shell motifs, a sandblasted groove, and a border. Origin...
Mirror, Wood, Stucco
19th Century French Louis Philippe Silver Leaf Wall Mirror with Stripe Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this elegant antique Louis Philippe wall mirror reflects the refined simplicity characteristic of the period. The rectangular frame features softly roun...
Silver Leaf
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has original mercury mirror glass, a green-painted wooden frame, gilt accents, a fine be...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
French Louis-Philippe Style Giltwood Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
French antique giltwood mirror, Louis-philippe style with leaves ornaments and pearls. Re-gilding to the patinated leaf. Modern glass mirror. Antique frame width: 8 cm.
Giltwood, Mirror
Large Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror with Greek Key Design (H 51 x W 34 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe wall or dressing console mirror from France, featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated silver-leaf and impressed Greek Key design around the...
Silver Leaf
Dutch Wood with Beveled Louis-Philippe Style Mirror labeled Pieterman, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Netherlands / 1950 / mirror / Pieterman / wood / Louis Philip This elegant mid-century mirror from the Netherlands, produced in the 1950s by Pieterman, is crafted in the refined...
Mirror, Wood
Louis Philippe mirror in plaster and wood with handcrafted decorations, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / mirror / wood and plaster / Louis Philippe / antiques A beautiful French mirror in Louis Philippe style, made in France ca. 1900. The mirror made of plaster and wood...
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Grey and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has a grey-painted wooden frame, a fine gilt beaded trim, and a gently curved top typical of the...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Pair Of Oval Gilded Wooden Mirrors From The Louis Philippe Period
Located in Charmes, FR
A pair of oval-shaped mirrors from the Louis Philippe period, made of wood gilded with gold leaf. In very good overall condition. The entire frame is decorated with engraved foliage ...
Wood
Antique French Mirror Light Grey-Golden, Louis-Philippe Style, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French mirror of Louis-Philippe style, circa 1930. Antique frame of light gray color patinated with a few touches gilding to the leaf. (Antique frame width measures: 6.5 cm /...
Mirror, Wood
19th c. French Silver Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th century French Silver Louis Philippe mirror, featuring a classic design with an x pattern and elegant silver color. This mirror is a luxurious piece of home déc...
Wood
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has mercury mirror glass, a black-painted wooden frame, a fine gilt edge, and a gently curved to...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$4,800Sale Price|30% Off
An Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an authentic French Louis Philippe style mirror dating to the late 19th Century. The frame is made from pine wood and covered in plaster and gesso, red lacquer and gold leaf....
Gold Leaf
French Palladian Painted & Gilt Trumeau Mirror with Floral Medallions, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
French Palladian painted and gilt trumeau mirror with a fluted carved cornice and flanking floral medallions. Early 19th Century. Mirror retains the original silvered glass & wood ba...
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilded Mirror 17"H x 14.75"W
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French Louis Philippe gilded small mirror with curved top corners, incised decoration and bead border. Warm gilt finish with red under rub exposed. Original mi...
Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Carmine, TX
A beautiful French Louis Philippe wall mirror from the 19th century, featuring an elegant arched giltwood frame richly decorated with intricate foliate carvings. The warm gold finish...
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Danish Antique Decorative Arched Mirror in Mahogany w/ a Carved Bonnet and Swag
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Beautiful Arched Mahogany Mirror with double mirrored panels separated by a carved mahogany swag. Well articulated hand carved bonnet sits on top of an arch supported by a pair of tu...
Mirror, Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Carmine, TX
A beautiful French Louis Philippe wall mirror from the 19th century, featuring an elegant arched giltwood frame richly decorated with intricate foliate carvings. The warm gold finish...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th-Century Gadrooned French Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique mirror was made in Southern France in the mid 19th century. It has the upper rounded corners that are typical for Louis...
Gold Leaf
Antique French Gilt-wood Wall Mirror From The Louis-Philippe Period, circa 1830
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French mirror in carved wood gilded with gold leaf, from the Louis-Philippe period, circa 1830. Antique moulded frame decorated with friezes and scrolls. Original gilding and...
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Wall Mirror with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring timeless French elegance to a mantel, entryway, bedroom, or living room with this handsome antique Louis Philippe mirror. Crafted in France circa 1860, the rectangular mirror f...
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Wood And Plaster Antique Italian Tray Mirror, 1880
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian mirror from the second half of the 19th century. Pleasantly carved and gilded wood and plaster furniture adorned with floral decorations. Non-original mirror, mirrored glass ...
Gesso, Wood
19th c. French Silver Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. French Silver Louis Philippe Mirror is a luxurious and elegant piece that would make a stunning addition to any room. Very nice patina. Lovely! Circa 1870 54h x 37.5w
Wood
French Louis Phillipe Gilt Wood and Gesso Etched Beaded Wall Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Louis Phillipe gilt wood and gesso hand etched interior beaded wall mirror, Early 19th Century. Mirror retains the original silvered glass and wood backing.
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique French Louis Philippe Silvered Giltwood Mirror – Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A small antique French Louis Philippe silvered mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has mercury mirror glass, a silvered wooden frame, visible terracotta underlayer, ...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique Louis Philippe mirror was crafted circa 1870. The rectangular frame features the classic arched top and softly rounded shoulders characteristic of the period, cr...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th century French overmantle / wall mirror. The original gilded surface to this elegant mirror has survived nearly two centuries and still hold...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Antique French Louis Philippe Silvered Giltwood Mirror – Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An authentic antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has its original carved wooden frame with a silvered finish, hand-carved inner detail,...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Giltwood Mirror Louis-Philippe Style, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Antique giltwood Louis Philippe style mirror decorated with pearls and exotic stylized flowers, circa 1930. Re-gilding to the leaf patinated. Modern glass mirror. Antique frame measu...
Mirror, Giltwood
Beautiful Giltwood Louis Philippe French Mirror with Curved Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome French gilt rectangular wall mirror featuring a raised, deeply detailed molded edge around the circumference and a lovely warm gold-leaf patina. Ready to hang. New glass. ...
Giltwood
French Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Wall Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror with exterior rope and beaded molded edge, red lacquer, and interior carved floral motif. Mirror retains the original glass and wood bac...
French Louis-Philippe Style 1900s Gilt Wall Mirror with Etched Foliage Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe style gilt mirror from the early 20th century, with etched foliage motifs. Created in France during the early years of the 20th century, this wall mirror show...
Mirror, Wood
French 19th Century Silver Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Pattern
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French mirror - silver Louis Philippe antique mirror with a lovely Greek Key pattern or motif with beaded edge. The Greek Key pattern represents unity, infinity and the flow ...
Silver Leaf
French Oval Gilt Wood & Gesso Foliage Wall Mirror with Orig. Glass, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French large oval gilt wood and gesso foliage wall mirror with a carved molded edge, Interior bead work, and lambs tongue motif. Mirror retains the original beveled glass and wood b...
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has a green-painted wooden frame, a gilt edge, and a gently curved top typical of the Louis Phil...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th c. French Louis Philippe Mirror with Line Pattern Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. French Louis Philippe Mirror with Line Pattern Frame is an antique piece of home décor that exudes elegance and charm. The mirror features a classic Louis Philippe style ...
Giltwood
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has original mercury mirror glass, a green-painted wooden frame, gilt accents, a fine be...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
French Louis-Philippe Gilded Mirror with Beaded Trim, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Louis-Philippe mirror, dating to circa 1900, is distinguished by its classic silhouette and gilded surface. The rectangular frame features gently curved top corners and a...
Mirror, Wood
Fine 19th c. French Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a fine 19th-century French Louis Philippe mirror with a Greek key frame, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any home . The mirror exudes a sense of luxu...
Giltwood
French Gilt Wood & Gesso Foliage Swag Medallion Crest Cherub Wall Mirror, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt wood and gesso foliage swag medallion crest cherub wall mirror with interior bead work, ribbon border, and lower flanking acanthus motif...
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
$2,472Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror and Console Table
Located in Opole, PL
A high mirror in a wooden frame together with a console table. The whole is in the Louis Philippe style and was manufactured in the second half of the 19th century. The frame is to...
Mahogany
French Gilt Wood Wall Mirror with Dove's Ribbon and Foliage Cartouche Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror adorned with dove's ribbon and a foliage cartouche, interior beaded edge, exterior egg dart border, and retains the original silvered gl...
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Antique French Wall Mirror, Louis-Philippe Style Silvered Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Antique french wall mirror, Louis-Philippe style, circa 1900. Re-gilding to the patinated silvered leaf, decoration of the antique frame wit...
Silver Leaf
Antique French Silvered Mirror Louis Philippe Style, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French Louis-Philippe style silvered wood patinated wall mirror, circa 1900. Inspired by Art Nouveau, the decorations feature foliage and flower scrolls, and a garland of pea...
Silver Leaf
Pair Italian Late Neoclassic Carved Giltwood & Gilt Gesso Mirrors, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each mirror of rectangular form with rounded edges, a series of moldings make up the frames, the outermost with incised ribbing, the mirror plates modern
Gesso, Giltwood
French Louis Philippe Silver Gilt and Gesso Beaded Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Louis Philippe silver gilt and gesso mirror with a carved molded edge frame, interior row of beading, original silvered glass, and retains...
Silver Leaf
Giltwood Louis Philippe Wall Mirror, Late 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Louis Philippe wall mirror featuring a gilt and silvered frame with scroll motifs at the corners and a crest adorned with rocaille and shell ornamentation. The mirror glass i...
Giltwood