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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Pair of Fluted Wood Columns, Louis Philippe Style, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This pair of 19th-century French columns showcases the Louis Philippe style, featuring a lacquered doucine finish in a rich Chocolate Brown hue. The fluted details and horizontal co...
Walnut
$7,926Sale Price|25% Off
Large Louis-Philippe Alabaster Pedestal with Urn
Located in Paris, FR
Sumptuous French alabaster pedestal crafted in the first half of the 19th century. Taking the form of an architectural column, this antique pedestal is topped by an urn accentuated w...
Alabaster
A Pair of Louis Philippe Period Gilt-Bronze, Mahogany and Lapis Guéridons
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Fine and Unusual Louis Philippe Period Gilt-Bronze, Mahogany and Lapis Lazuli Guéridons or Jardinière Stands. Each with circular Lapis Lazil top with guilloche cast frieze...
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu
Fluted Chocolate Brown Wood Column, Louis Philippe Style, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This elegant 19th-century French column showcases the Louis Philippe style, featuring a lacquered doucine finish in a rich reddish-brown hue. The fluted details and horizontal corni...
Wood, Lacquer
French Onyx and Gilt Bronze Foliage Garden Pedestal on Squared Base, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
French onyx and gilt bronze garden pedestal with a squared foliage bronze collar top, central turned column support, and resting on a squared foliage bronze collar base, Mid 19th Cen...
Onyx, Bronze
$1,745Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 26.38 in Dm 9.45 in
Mid-Century Capo Di Monte Italy Pair of Jardinières on Pedestal Stands
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-century pair of Jardiniere planters & matching tall pedestal stands by Capo di Monte Italy. Two ceramic flower pots with two matching tall ped...
Ceramic
French Antique Alabaster Pedestal
Located in London, GB
French antique alabaster pedestal French, Late 19th Century Height 80cm, diameter 30.5cm Shaped in a Neoclassical style form, this superb pure ...
Alabaster
$4,900
H 65 in W 16 in D 16 in
French Sevres Porcelain Urn on Bronze Dore Pedestal in Celeste Blue 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Sevres urn with French garden scene hand painted on the front of the urn And a French landscape painted on the verso. Sevres mark is painted Unde...
Bronze
Pair of Classical Fluted Columns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wood fluted columns with gilt band on base. Columns show their age beautifully. Small cracks in base that do not effect their struc...
Giltwood, Wood
$4,650Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 43.31 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of white marble columns late 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of columns in white marble with natural gray veins, ideal for setting white marble sculptures. French work from the late 19th century. Condition report: In good condition with ...
Marble
$6,860 / set
H 42.72 in Dm 14.18 in
Pair of Vintage French Marble Gilt Bronze Porcelain Romantic Painted Pillars
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of early 20th century circa 1920s French marble and gilt bronze pedestal pillars with hand painted porcelain bodies depicting lo...
Marble
Monumental Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality monumental pair of gilt bronze mounted marble pedestal with Corinthian capitol Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 54 1/4 in x 12 1/2 in.
Griotte Marble, Bronze
French 20th Century Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dazzling early 20th century French hand-carved natural alabaster pedestal, that glitters and glows in the light. The flat top surface elevates sculptural works of art to a safe height, as well as vases or plants. The columnar silhouette is carved with intermittent ribs for a bit of texture against the monochromatic stone. Such a sculptural piece on its own, this pedestal would fit many historic, traditional, and transitional house...
Alabaster
Ebonized Pedestal with Gilt Bronze Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
Ebonized pedestal with gilt bronze decoration. Marble top Gilt decoration on three sides
Marble, Bronze
$18,450 / set
H 121 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
A Pair French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Architectural Corinthian Columns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style carved walnut and gilt-cast Gesso Architectural Corinthian decorative columns. The slender carved walnut column resting on a ...
Gesso, Walnut
Portuguese 19th Century Plaster Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A supremely elegant Portuguese 19th century sculpted plaster column for Neoclassical beauty in any interior or patio. The column features a small abacus (the top surface) for elevati...
Plaster
Large Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Columns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large pair of 19th Century display columns. Geometric design wooden columns with original hand-painted finish.
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 32 in W 22 in L 32 in
French Cast Iron Figural Shell Bowl Bird Bath on Octagonal Plinth, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
French cast iron figural putti shell bowl bird bath resting on a circular octagonal plinth. Late 19th century. Bird Bath has been powder coated Charle...
Iron
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H 32 in W 22 in D 13 in
French Cast Iron Figural Shell Bowl Bird Bath on Octagonal Plinth, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
French cast iron figural putti shell bowl bird bath resting on a circular octagonal plinth. Late 19th century.
Iron
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H 32.25 in W 21 in D 11 in
Pair of French Cast Iron Figural Cherub Bird Baths with Shell Form Bowl, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French cast iron painted figural cherub bird baths with flanking shell form bowls, and resting on a circular ringed octagonal plinths. Mid-19th cent...
Iron