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 French Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Tazzas with Siena Marble Bases, 1830s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of French Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Tazzas with Siena Marble Bases, 1830s An elegant and architecturally refined pair of Grand Tour tazzas executed in richly dark-patinated b...
Siena Marble, Bronze
Beautiful Miniature Table/Dish in Gilded and Patinated Bronze. 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful miniature table/dish in gilded and patinated bronze. Made in France. 1830s-1840s. Wear consistent with age and use. .
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Urns on Marble Bases
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of gilt bronze Grand Tour urns mounted on marble bases.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Inkwell in gilded bronze and crystal from the second half of the 19th century Original gilding in perfect condition 19th century, Napoleon III 8.2 x 10.6 cm, total height 8.2 cm
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Ferdinand Barbedienne Tazza Dish in Gilt Bronze & Enamel
Located in Lincoln, GB
Artwork by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) Tazza Dish The enamel work has an Oriental decorative style with ottoman/ middle estern motifs The tazza / dish is supported by a nicel...
Brass, Enamel
$3,056 / set
H 9.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
A Fine Pair of Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Bronze & Siena Marble Tazzas
Located in Benington, Herts
A Fine Pair of Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Bronze and Siena Marble Tazzas of Interesting Design French Circa 1830 These beautiful tazzas stand on round bronze bases, cast...
Siena Marble, Bronze
Grand Tour Patinated bronze of Narcissus
Located in London, GB
A very good Grand Tour bronze of Narcissus, after the celebrated Pompeian antique. A superb quality cast, crisply finished throughout, with a rich, slightly rubbed patina revealing w...
Bronze
$956Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century most rare and unusual original painted miniature bible box with original painted surface and gilding. This early gem has original iron hi...
Iron
$2,950 / set
H 10.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
A Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Tazzas on Sienna Marble Plinths
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Grand Tour bronze tazzas raised on stepped sienna marble plinths and mounted on sienna marble bases with bronze molding. Circa 1820, Italy.
Siena Marble, Bronze
Grand Tour Pottery Tazza
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Grand Tour Greek hand-painted earthenware handled tazza with pedestal base. Measurements: Height: 7.5" Diameter at widest: 17".
Pottery
$12,650
H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Viennese Miniature Covered Silver and Enamel Cornucopia
Located in New York, NY
A very fine antique jeweled, silver Viennese enamel covered Cornucopia. Each panel is beautifully enameled with cupids, Angeles and Maidens with neoclassical mythological subjects, f...
Enamel
19th Centry Austro-Hungarian Bronze Lizard Desk Dish
Located in London, GB
A fantastic quality Austro Hungarian bronze lizard, realistically modelled on a polished oyster shell, the lizard has beautiful coloured glass inset eyes.
Bronze
$3,871 / set
H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Large Pair of Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Bronze and Siena Marble Tazza
Located in Benington, Herts
A Fine and Decorative Pair of French Grand Tour Bronze and Siena Marble Tazzas of Large Scale French circa 1820 These fine tazzas retain an impressive patination and are of a well ...
Marble, Bronze
$545
H 1.38 in W 5.63 in D 5.13 in
1970s Patinated Brass Ashtray Table Sculpture Mid-Century American Design
By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Similar to the ubiquitous Art Deco black bakelite ashtrays designs prevalent in American Diners and Bowling Alleys of the early Twentieth Century. The bottom is rounded like a coco...
Brass
Magnificent Large Ormolu-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Dish
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular sweetmeat or candy dish comes from the Sevrès dinner service made in 1832 for King Louis-Philippe's chateaux of Compiègne and Sa...
Ormolu
Pair of Antique French Porcelain Gilded Baskets 'Corbeilles'
Located in Katonah, NY
An elegant pair of gilded Paris porcelain pierced baskets with everted rims. They stand on square bases. This pair would enhance any sideboard or table.
Porcelain