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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Fine 19th Century French Patinated and Gilt Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine patinated and gilt bronze floor lamp with patinated cherubs playing instruments. Custom wired and shaded.
Bronze
Fine and Well Carved Monumental 19th Century French Gilt Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and heavily carved large 19th century gilt floor lamp.
Giltwood
Louis Philippe Period Bronze and Marble Floor Lamp
Located in Toledo, OH
Stunning Louis Philippe period antique French Empire style black fluted column floor lamp with stepped base, bronze accents, and acorn finial. Unique 3-socket style with individual p...
Marble, Bronze
Louis Philippe style Painted and Gilt Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Louis Philippe style Painted and Gilt Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp An attractive piece carved and detailed in gold, this lamp stands on a turned wooden base, it is in good condition,...
Pine
Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp, Spiral Extendable Column with acanthus mounts and tripod base, stamped Messengers Patent - convert...
Brass
$1,290 / item
H 55.1 in Dm 9.4 in
GamFratesi White 'Yuh' Brass and Marble Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GamFratesi White 'Yuh' Brass and Marble Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen Designed in 2017 by the Danish-Italian duo Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the 'Yuh' floor lamp is inspired by the...
Marble, Brass, Aluminum
19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Five-Light Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study of office with this elegant floor fixture. Crafted in southern France, circa 1860, the candelabra lamp stands on a tripod base ending with three feet. The twisted st...
Iron
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French Gilt Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze two light floor lamp with scrolled twisted shaft, connecting to lower floral bulbous urn, and terminating on tripod floral claw base with decorative figure. Deale...
19th Century French Marble and Gilt Bronze Fine Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French gilt bronze and marble floor lamp . Fine quality gilt bronze detail.
Marble
Angelo Lelii Arredoluce standard floor lamp Italy 1956
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This minimalist floor lamp, designed by Angelo Lelii and manufactured by Arredoluce in Italy in 1956, is an exquisite example of mid-century lighting design. As an early creation by ...
Marble, Metal
19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century antique Japanese Meiji bronze floor lamp. This finely cast, well composed, pedestal lamp depicts mythical creatures on the base, cranes in high relief on the stem are...
Bronze
19th Century Italian Carved Floor Lamp
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Carved floor lamp in the form of an altar candlestick, the baluster shaft with knopped and faceted sections rising to a shaped drip pan. The tripartite base is carved with scrolled a...
Wood, Paint
$1,290 / item
H 55.1 in Dm 9.4 in
GamFratesi Black 'Yuh' Brass and Marble Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GamFratesi Black 'Yuh' Brass and Marble Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen Designed in 2017 by the Danish-Italian duo Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the 'Yuh' floor lamp is inspired by the...
Marble, Brass, Aluminum
Stilnovo standard floor lamp Bruno Gatta Italy 1951
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This refined minimalistic floor lamp, designed by Bruno Gatta and produced by Stilnovo in Italy during the 1950s, embodies a perfect blend of elegance and simplicity. Standing gracef...
Marble, Brass
Painted Regency Style Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Painted Regency Style Wood Floor Lamp in traditional black and gold. Two sockets with pull chains. Good working order.
Hardwood
Bronze Floor Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking bronze floor lamp featuring an elegant patinated finish and sculptural scrollwork detailing. The central column rises to support a newly fabricated linen shade, offering a...
Bronze
Italian Black Lacquered Wood and Burnished Gold Church Candlesticks
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Italian church candlesticks in lacquered wood and burnished gold; they were produced in an artisan workshop in the province of Lucca (Tuscany, Italy) between 1830 and 1835, the area was famous for the production of liturgical furnishings; made entirely with the technique of manual turning; turning is a particular method of working that allows to give the objects a rounded shape: the piece of wood rotates with the help of the lathe, while the craftsman uses special tools called "gouges" to shape and decorate the surface; they were then painted with a pasty black lacquer varnish and finished with burnished gold leaf; at the top of each one was applied a candle-shaped lamp holder with a metal "bobeche" of shaped leaves; they were then enriched by three lion's paws in cast bronze placed under the base. The Mastercraftsman was inspired by ancient medieval torch...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Fruitwood Lamp Tables
Located in New York, NY
This pair of 19th century French oval tables was converted into standing lamps by David Easton for a private residence. Attractive nailhead trim on table top edge. Custom linen int...