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.
French Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode with Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional late 19th century French Louis Philippe mahogany commode or chest of drawers featuring a drop front secretaire. The case has a fitted white Italian Carrara marble top wit...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Louis Phillipe Marble Top Commode
Located in North York, ON
A beautiful Louis Philippe chest of drawers in walnut, consisting of 5 drawers with high-quality ormolu handles & escutcheons with the original marble top. Drawers in top plinth and ...
Marble, Brass
19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Mahogany Five-Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1850, this elegant Louis Philippe commode showcases the refined symmetry and understated grandeur characteristic of mid-19th century French design. The chest ...
Marble
Louis Philippe Style 4 Doors Sideboard in solid Cherry, 100% made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This large sideboard is made of solid French Cherry and typical of the Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet, e...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Orange Lacquered Wood Italian Secretaire
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Orange and brown Lacquered Italian Secretaire serves as both a functional and aesthetically pleasing piece, showcasing the design sensibilities of its era with a bold and distin...
Fruitwood, Lacquer
19th Century Marble Top French Pedestal Table
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Marble Top French Pedestal Table Beautiful piece purchased in France Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Marble
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant 19th-century Louis Philippe commode, crafted in richly figured walnut with a warm, lustrous patina. This classic French chest features four spacious drawers adorned with bras...
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
Mahogany Cupboard-19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Charming 19th century mahogany small cupbaord called confiturier Lovely small cupboard with a very beautiful flamed mahogany Top with a beautiful flamme and turned edges It rest o...
Mahogany
French Palais Royal Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin is a fine French example dating to the Louis Philippe I period, circa 1830. Finished in richly figured rosewood, the wri...
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Wall Mirror with Engraved Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror, crafted circa 1870, features the classic understated silhouette of the period with softly rounded upper corners and a substant...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Antique French Louis Philippe Silvered Giltwood Mirror – Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. The mirror features a black-painted wooden frame with a carved silvered and gilt inner band, showing...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Louis Philippe Style Black Wooden Wall Hanging Key Cabinet, ca 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique Louis Philippe style black wooden wall hanging key cabinet, ca 1890. An ornate wall-hanging key cabinet with beautiful brass decorative mounts. This wall cabinet features one door with central embroidery, opening to reveal eight metal hooks for key storage...
Metal, Brass
French Louis Philippe Style Game Table
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant game table made of polished light sapele wood. The edge is decorated with delicate and harmonious motifs, and the legs have a soft saber shape. The top is hinged so that it c...
Sapele Wood
Beautiful French Table Mirror in Bronze and Marble, circa 1830s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful French table mirror in bronze and marble, Louis Philippe, circa 1830s. The mirror is of high quality and with old mirror glass on both sides. Wear consistent with ag...
Marble, Bronze
Carved shelf in gilded wood - Florence, mid-19th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Fine Florentine shelf dating from the mid-19th century, entirely hand-carved in solid wood and finely gilded with gold leaf. The work features very rich sculptural work, with phytomo...
Gold Leaf
1850s Original Louis Philip Armoire Wardrobe Cupboard, Mirrored in Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1850s original Louis Philip armoire wardrobe cupboard, bookcase , mirrored in carved walnut. Restored and polished to wax. On request, we can turn it into a wonderful display...
Mirror, Walnut
Handmade Italian Crystal and Gold Brass Chandelier Mid-1800s Six Lights
Located in Milano, MI
Delightful mid-1800s Italian gold-plated brass and crystal six-light chandelier made entirely by hand and born for candle lighting; the structure has a central stem lined with cryst...
Crystal, Brass
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 curved top typical...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Old Master Paintings, Portraits Of Elegant Ladies, Oil On Canvas, Portrait Of A Woman, 19th
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Paintings, Portraits Of Elegant Ladies offers a Large Oil Painting On Canvas Dell'800. This is a portrait of a seated and elegantly dressed woman in a silk dre...
Canvas
1850 Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest, originally it was used to contain the trousseau that the bride brought as a dowry for her wedding, it represents a piece of furniture from the L...
Walnut
Louis Philippe Gilded Mirror, Hand-Crafted Giltwood, France 55" x 30"
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis Philippe French gilded mirror with curved top corners, ribbed pattern and flowers in the corners. Tall elongated proportions. Bright gilt finish is in good condition with min...
Gesso, Giltwood
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Bibliotheque with Silk Interior
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th century French Louis Philippe bibliothèque, the display cabinet is handcrafted from gorgeously figured mahogany and two glass-front doors. The clean, architectural lines allow...
Silk, Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Oil on Canvas “Portrait of a Gentleman in a White Shirt”
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Early 19th century “Portrait of a Man in a White Shirt”, from the French school. Showing a young gentlemen classically dressed for the p...
Canvas
$4,800
Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
A fine example of a 19th century French Louis Philippe wall mirror. The wide wooden frame is in superb original condition with a decorative design of flowers and leaves etched into ...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Travailleuse or Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century French Louis Philippe travailleuse, or work table used for storing sewing implements and embroidery silk. Made of walnut with two dovetailed drawers, each w...
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Bedside Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe bedside cabinet from France. The top is made from Carrara marble and rests upon a walnut case. The case...
Carrara Marble
19th Century Original French Country Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Very unique and fine high burgundy hard stone grey color antique fireplace surround. Louis Philippe period. Measures; 161 cm EW 63.38" 151 cm EH 59.44" 133 cm IW 52.36" 139 ...
Stone
French Giltwood Mirror Louis-Philippe Period, circa 1850
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French giltwood mirror, Louis-Philippe period, circa 1850. Antique frame re-gilding patinated with leaf. Frame width: 7 cm / 2.75 in. Modern glass mirror. Antique wood back.
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Louis Philippe Partial Gilt, Ebonized and Painted Trumeau Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Partial Gilt, Ebonized and Board Painted Trumeau Mirror . Measures 22" in width and 45" in height.
Mirror, Hardwood, Paint
$12,210Sale Price|30% Off
*An Exquisite 19th Century French Flame Mahogany Fitted Secretaire
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th-century French flame mahogany secretaire à abattant, or drop-front secretary desk. Design: It features prominent flame mahogany veneer with decorative rope twist carvings alon...
Brass, Steel
A beautiful set of 4 19th c Louis XV gilt bronze and patinated bronze sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine set of 4 19th century French Louis Philippe gilt bronze and bronze sconces. Winged cherub in the center with gilt bronze leaves
Bronze
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Arched Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring timeless elegance and warm patina to a hallway, powder room, or mantel with this antique French Louis Philippe mirror crafted circa 1880. The classic arched frame features a cl...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Authentic French Fireplace Mantel– Timeless Elegance in Beige Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic French fireplace surround embodies timeless architectural simplicity. Carved from natural beige limestone, it showcases soft warm undertones and a subtle patina that r...
Stone, Limestone
Set of Four Italian Chairs Late 19th Century Piedmontese Solid Walnut Chairs
Located in Milano, MI
Four late 19th century Italian walnut chairs, a group of four Piedmontese chairs, solid blond walnut structure, in good condition, hi...
Fabric, Walnut
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Tilt-Top Gueridon Center Table
Located in Astoria, NY
French tilt-top guéridon table crafted in the Louis-Philippe style, sourced in Provence and dating to the early 20th century. The table features an oval walnut top with strong grain ...
Walnut
Silver Gilded Mirror
Located in London, England
French Louis Philipe style mirror with original plate and silvered frame.
Glass, Pine
Antique Mirror With Cimasa and Leaf Gilding By Zecchino Gold, 19th Century.
Located in Breganze, VI
The beautiful and elegant Antique Rectangular Mirror with Cimasa and Gilding offered here is from the mid-19th Century and has its original and authentic antique ground mirror, slig...
Gold Leaf
French Louis Philippe Period Oak & Leather Upholstered Desk Bergere, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rounded back and sides with turned arm supports, the seat and back upholstered in antique leather, the swiveling seat atop a conforming frame raised on turned legs with whee...
Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinet or Stand
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Louis Philipe mahogany tall cabinet or stand, finely crafted of solid oak with beautiful veneer of flame mahogany and finished on all four sides. Hinged storage...
Brass
Tall Antique Rose-Pink Marble Stone Fireplace 19th C. Burgundy Château Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
An exceptional find for those who seek height, elegance and originality. This tall 19th century fireplace surround is made from the distinctive rose-pink Pierre Marbrière marble from...
Stone, Marble
19th Century French Carved Oak Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak bench from France with the most glorious hand carved decoration we have had the privilege to offer. The back of the bench is wonderfully tall, and has three panels,...
Linen, Oak
$6,825Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely set of six dining chairs in dence West Indies mahogany of high quality with well-articulated carvings of scallop and acanthus on crest, rail, and knee. Carved frame of upholstered seat has a serpentine form on all four-side with front cabriole leg ending in Spanish foot...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Cream 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 cream-green painted wooden frame, carved giltwood detailing, a beaded rim, worn gilt accen...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Jewelry Box in Walnut, Former Maîtrise Chest
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
More than simply a jewelry box, this exquisite piece is an authentic 19th-century French commode de maîtrise, thoughtfully repurposed today as a luxurious storage cabinet for jewelry...
Brass
19th Century Louis Philippe Grey Saint Anne Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Beligan Louis Phillippe period fireplace surround (mantel) in dark grey Saint Anne marble. Additional measurements: EW 49.25" EH 39.75" IW 38.2" IH 34.6".
Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Stripped Pine Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted during the 19th century, this 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Stripped Pine Secretary is ideal for the casual decor with its clean lines and sublime functionali...
Brass
19th Century Louis Philippe French Country Armchair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe style French Country fauteuil, or armchair, with solid beech wood frame and woven rush seat. Comfortable seating with large scrolled arms. Sturdy, good ...
Beech
Pair of Miniature Lady Portraits 19th Century French School
Located in Milano, MI
A lovely pair of portrait miniatures of two ladies, by a French skillful artist who painted in fine pointille technique on paper this pair of portraits in the 1870s circa. Set in tw...
Brass
French Porcelain Pink Flower Plate, circa 1850
Located in Austin, TX
French porcelain purple Iris plate, circa 1850.
Ceramic, Porcelain
French Louis-Philippe 19th Century Two Part Bookcase with Blown Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe walnut two-part bookcase from the 19th century with blown glass doors and three wooden doors. Created in France during the mid-19th century under the reign of...
Wood, Blown Glass, Walnut
Large 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning large scale 19th century French Louis Philippe wall mirror. Mirror features incised floral garland and beaded inner molding. Louis Philippe mirrors are known for their round...
Wood
Louis Philippe Mahogany Armchair with Carved Swan Arms
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe mahogany armchair, circa 1840. With a scrolled crest rail, upholstered back and seat, swan carved and scrolled arm supports, reeded baluster form front legs. This chai...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
19th Century Pitch Pine Side Table from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pitch pine side table from France. The top is richly grained and has a molded and beveled edge, which adds loads of dimension. The top follows down to an apron, which ...
Pine
Antique bedside tables with stone top, France, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique bedside tables from the early 20th century, France. Dimensions: H 73 cm / W 46 cm / D 31 cm
Walnut
Louis-style wardrobe, mid-nineteenth century
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique wardrobe from the mid-nineteenth century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Year: around 1850 Origin: Western Europe Dimensions: height 2...
Wood, Oak
19th Century Walnut Library Table
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century stately walnut library table from France. The table has a wonderfully banded wood top with a beveled and carved decorated edge, surrounding lovely grained centr...
Walnut
Created by Nature French 19th Century Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an original burgundy bicolor hard stone mantle from the Louis Philippe period, 19th century. The design of this fireplace surround is so pure that...
Stone
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Walnut Gueridon Tables, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming pair of 19th century French occasional, or side, tables in walnut. These beautifully polished and supremely practical 'guéridon' tables each feature a one-piece circular t...
Walnut