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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French Louis Philippe Style Handcrafted Side Table in Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This serving table is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounded d...
Cherry
Louis Philippe Style Serving Table in Solid Cherry Wood, 1 Drawer and 2 Shelves
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This serving table is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France.It is caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rou...
Cherry
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Rafraîchissoir with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A refined example of a traditional French rafraîchissoir, this antique walnut table was designed as a convenient serving station for chilled wine or Champagne. Crafted in France circ...
Marble, Zinc
$1,800
French 2-Tier Table
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French two-tiered tray table with bronze castors. Pull-out writing shelf measures 15.5"W x 11.5" D x 0.5" H Drawer measures 14.5" W x 13" D x 1.5" H.
Bronze
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Rafraîchissoir with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and highly functional, this antique Louis Philippe rafraîchissoir was originally designed as a refreshing station for chilling and serving wine. Crafted in France circa 1840,...
Marble, Zinc
Stepped Shelving Unit – Louis-Philippe Style – Solid Pine – 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Five-tiered shelving unit in solid pine, presumably from a shop or bakery dating to the mid-19th century, Louis-Philippe period. The wide shelves with rounded edges rest on turned, ...
Wood
$1,819Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Three Tier Marquetry Folding Table Louis Philippe Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French single-tier folding three-tier table. Walnut table inlaid with precious wood marquetry. A very useful piece of furniture for a beautiful interior. Height: 70cm. E...
Wood
French Louis Philippe Style Serving Table in Solid Cherry, 1 Drawer & 2 Shelves
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This serving table is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France. It is caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and ro...
Cherry
Two-Tier Polished Brass Glass Rolling Serving Bar Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative polished brass serving tea bar cart. Larger carriage style wheels.
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Serving Tray
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century mahogany serving tray Hand made serving tray from solid mahogany with brass hardware. The oval tray has four handles along four drop-down sides. The tray sits a...
Mahogany
$1,500
H 32 in Dm 20.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Round Painted Side Table with Marble Top Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique French Louis XVI style round side table with marble top. Painted with Distressed Gold Gilt Accents Gorgeous marble top with carved wooden features. 32"h x 20 1/2"diameter
Marble
Louis Philippe Mahogany Center Table with Marble Top, Belgium, 1840
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis Philippe period mahogany center table with original shaped conforming marble top, with beaded frieze, raised on turned, beaded and gadrooned urn-form pedestal, on acanthus car...
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Walnut & Chrome, 1940s
By Cassina, Cesare Lacca
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian bar cart made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Cesare Lacca and produced by Cassina, enhanced by detailed wood carvings,...
Metal, Chrome
19th Century Iron and Marble Top French Pastry Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous 19th century French marble top pastry table featuring old white painted patina on the iron base. This beauty features decorative brass hardware with patina and a white vei...
Marble, Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Half Oval Expandable Serving Cart Tray Table
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian brass and glass expandable serving cart.
Brass
English Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Small sideboard or Side Table with scallop apron, 2 drawers in very good condition.
Wood
$4,850
H 30.5 in Dm 20.5 in
Fine French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Carved Guéridon Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Carved Guéridon Side Table with Marble Top. The circular gilt wood carved apron with an acanthus tied leaf wreath, raised on four fluted carved leg...
Marble
$2,400
H 29.63 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
19th Century French Mahogany Rafraîchissoir Table with Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French mahogany and gray marble rafraîchissoir table from the late 19th century. Functioning like a bar cart or dry bar, this occasional table is adapted to keeping beverages cold ...
Marble, Brass
19th Century Louis Philippe Rafraichissoir Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe rafraîchissoir, or wine cooler, made of walnut with turned legs, lower shelf and a small dovetailed drawer with brass knob. Black marble top with...
Marble, Brass
19th Century American Butcher's Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century American maple butcher's table with a beautiful well-worn finish only 100+ years of use can bestow. The table is perfect as a console table under a painting, in your e...
Maple
Mid 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Winter Park, FL
A mid 19th century French Louis Philippe marble top walnut side table, or nightstand, with three dovetailed drawers, tapered legs and lower shelf. Finished on all four sides. Small b...
Marble, Brass
19th Century Harvest Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine harvest table made in the English region of Lancashire. The top is made up of planks and follows down to a scalloped apron with three drawers in the front, supporte...
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Walnut & Glass, Italy
By Cassina, Cesare Lacca
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian bar cart made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Cesare Lacca and produced by Cassina, enhanced by detailed wood carvings, in good cond...
Metal, Chrome
Louis Philippe Fruitwood Drinks Table / Wash Stand
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe fruitwood drinks table / washstand, mid 19th century. With a shaped backsplash with central scroll design both sides of backsplash with scroll design, the top with cha...
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Double Sided Louis Philippe Butcher Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A freestanding double-sided Louis Philippe butcher's table or former butcher's block from the late 19th century. Made of solid beech wood and oak. Ready for everyday use. Beechwood ...
Beech, Oak
Sold
H 36 in W 98.75 in D 31.5 in
French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Tiered 4-Drawer Table de Drapier, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a thick rectangular top with quadruple molded edge, the moldings used as scissor guides for cutting fabric, the conforming case with 4 drawers retaining antique brass hardware...
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Painted Shop Counter
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large French shop counter with original patina from the late 19th century. Dimensions: 88.5 cm high / 34.8 inch high, 263 cm wide / 103...
Pine
Sold
H 37.5 in W 50.5 in D 15 in
Pair French Mahogany Louis Philippe Period 1-Drawer Etagere Consoles, 2ndq 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each having a rectangular top with rounded front corners and molded edges above larger drawers with hidden hand pulls, raised on turned front supports and rear flat supports, connect...
Mahogany
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Console Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid-19th century French Empire marble-topped console table in mahogany with a single drawer fitted to the frieze and raised on a pair of scrolled supports above a plinth base.
Mahogany
Louis Philippe Mahogany Marble-Top Console Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe mahogany marble-top console table, 19th century. Formerly sold by Hideaway House antiques, Los Angeles.
Marble
Charming French Server
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming French server.
Walnut
Antique French Oak Drapers Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th century bleached French oak drapers table, 1840 Dimensions 79 inches (201 cms) wide 26 inches (66 cms) deep 31 inches (...
Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Server
Located in Dallas, TX
Constructed from exotic mahogany, this 19th century Louis Philippe Server is both stylish and functional. The piece offers three surfaces for sto...
Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Walnut Presentation Table or Console
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Louis Philippe period bookmatched walnut table was used for presentation in a fabric shop, c. 1830-1848. The scale of this piece, along with its clean lines, drawers, and lower...
Walnut
French 19th Century Walnut Console Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Handsome walnut table with stunning patina! This console table is finished all the way around with 3 large working drawers and 3 faux drawers on the backside with a thick cut table t...