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Louis Philippe Decorative Art

LOUIS PHILIPPE STYLE

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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Style: Louis Philippe
Pair of Miniature Lady Portraits 19th Century French School
Pair of Miniature Lady Portraits 19th Century French School

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...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Decorative Art

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Brass

French Three Panel Decorative Painted Canvas Screen with Musical Monkeys C. 1830
French Three Panel Decorative Painted Canvas Screen with Musical Monkeys C. 1830

French Three Panel Decorative Painted Canvas Screen with Musical Monkeys C. 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

French three panel decorative painted canvas folding screen with dogs playing in landscape scenes, perched musical monkeys, and foliage motif. Early 19th century.

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1830s French Antique Louis Philippe Decorative Art

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

A floral watercolour and decorative pewter frame, c 1890
A floral watercolour and decorative pewter frame, c 1890

A floral watercolour and decorative pewter frame, c 1890

Located in Central England, GB

This fine watercolour is a still life study of colourful flowering nasturtiums. It is displayed in a most unusual Aesthetic movement heavy cast deep relief pewter frame decorated wit...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Decorative Art

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Pewter

Antique Wrought Iron Shop Sign Bracket, Late 19th Century
Antique Wrought Iron Shop Sign Bracket, Late 19th Century

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...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis Philippe Decorative Art

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Wrought Iron

French Revolution Rolled Paper Picture of the Storming of the Bastille
French Revolution Rolled Paper Picture of the Storming of the Bastille

French Revolution Rolled Paper Picture of the Storming of the Bastille

Located in London, by appointment only

A very rare mid 19th-century picture depicting the storming the Bastille in Paris, 14 July 1789. With incredible attention to detail, the figures all picked out in multicolored rolls...

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Madonna and Child - Embroidery on silk, late 19th/early 20th century
Madonna and Child - Embroidery on silk, late 19th/early 20th century

Madonna and Child - Embroidery on silk, late 19th/early 20th century

Located in Vicenza, IT

Delightful devotional embroidery on ivory silk, depicting the Madonna and Child. The subject, taken from traditional iconographic patterns, is rendered with great sensitivity through...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis Philippe Decorative Art

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Fabric

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French Renaissance Revival Folding Three-Panel Screen with Hand-Painted Motifs
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Three Panels Acrylic "Herbier" Screen With Foliage Inclusions, France 1970.
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Unusual three panels acrylic room divider with foliage inclusions. Probably French around 1970.

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Louis Philippe decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis Philippe decorative art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, paper and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis Philippe decorative art made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative art, popular names associated with this style include Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven, and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $9,786 while the average work can sell for $499.