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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Set of Ornate Wrought Iron Driveway Gates and Posts 288 cm (9’5”)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Blacksmith-made in the mid 20th century, this set of tall wrought iron driveway gates with accompanying posts are beautifully handcrafted with timeless scrolling details and unusual sweeping arches. These antique driveway gates...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Victorian Oak Front Door with Letterbox & Peephole
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Victorian oak front door with an original wrought iron letterbox and peephole originating from early 20th century France. The warm colour and bare wood finish of this anti...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Tall Antique Pitch Pine Acid Etched Glazed Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A tall antique pitch pine acid etched glazed door. The main panel is artistically glazed with an acid etched riverbank scene depicting flowers, shrubbery, and surrounding scrolls. I...
Glass, Wood, Pine
$30,512 / set
H 108 in W 62.2 in D 2 in
An exceptional period pair of Arts & Crafts hand hammered & wrought iron gates
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of Arts and Crafts hand-hammered and hand-wrought iron gates with scrolling floral decoration to the top with some of the widest tight scroll work decoration I ha...
Wrought Iron
$755 / set
H 48.04 in W 29.93 in D 1.19 in
Antique Fir Doors, Hand-Crafted, Late 18th Century, Italy, 122 cm Tall
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of fir doors with iron latch from the eighteenth century. I found them on the mountains of Northern Italy. Useful for a small built-in wardrobe. Now with this very good price fo...
Fir
Late 19th Century French Pine Doors, Set of 2
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A pair of French doors from around 1900, solid pine frame construction with 3 panels each. Dimensions: 238 cm high, 75.5 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep Also very suitable for installation as...
Pine
$6,950 / set
H 117 in W 48.5 in D 2 in
Pair of Belle Époque French Acid Etched Bistro Doors & Transom, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Belle époque French acid etched Bistro Doors & Transom, Paris 1890-1910 Consisting of a the door frame and two acid etched floral glass doors wit...
Brass, Iron
Antique Wood Door Handle
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved door handle with original hardware. The patina of the wood resembles stone. This hand carved door handle was sourced in the sp...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$6,200 / set
H 94.69 in W 38.39 in D 3.15 in
Antique Japanese tin clad tall & thick huge sliding doors, wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
A pair of tall, thick and huge antique wooden sliding doors covered with tin-coated iron sheet panels. These types of doors were used at the gate / entrance of western-influenced la...
Metal, Tin, Iron
$1,830 / set
H 48.04 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Very Large Pair of Tall Antique Victorian Brass Door Handles / Door Pulls
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Victorian very large door pulls or handles with curved tops and bottom If your in the market for a pair of really large, signature Victorian door handles...
Brass
$3,051 / set
H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 2.37 in
Architectural Pair Push Pull Door Handles in Bronze, Letterbox and Key Fixtures
Located in London, GB
Two square cast bronze door handle, letter box and key holder with surface with strong relief like the ripples in the sand. The handle brackets are attached to the main plate by two...
Bronze
$1,288 / set
H 3.15 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Square Design Architectural Bronze Door Handle and Letterbox Set, 1970
Located in London, GB
Square push and pull door handle and matching letter box with rhythmic relief resembling the waves of sound; Their original patina brings ou...
Bronze
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 108 in W 56 in D 2 in
Pair of Tall Vintage Iron Doors with Frosted Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
A great pair of tall iron doors with frosted glass panels, very heavy. The doors were salvaged from a building in NYC. They need to be cleaned, painted and the bottom of the doors ne...
Iron
Antique Irish Pine Scrubbed Exterior Door
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Irish pine exterior door that I bought from a wonderful Irish pine dealer in the town of Derby, England, over 20 years ago. I completely forgot that I had stashed them away. ...
Pine
Louis XVI Pine Doors
Located in Chireno, TX
Louis XVI pine doors, sold as a pair. Original paint is stripped. Each door measures 26.25 inches wide and overall width as a pair is 52.5 inches. Note: Original/early finish on ant...
Pine
Set of Tall Antique French Doors with Glass
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant set of antique French double doors with original glazing and white painted finish. Dating from the late 19th century, these reclaimed French doors...
Glass, Wood, Pine
Late 19th Century French Double Door
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A French double door from the late 19th century or early 20th century. Each door constructed with 3 panels. Unrestored condition. Dimensions: 260 cm high / 102.36 inch high, ...
Wood
Antique Doorway made of Walnut
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Doorway made of Walnut , complete with its original frame.