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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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Cherrywood Pedestal Table, Tilt Top Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Constructed of cherry wood, this nineteenth century French Louis Philippe period gueridon or pedestal side table features a multi beveled tilt top. The top rests on a central turned ...
Cherry
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Til Top Table in Walnut Inlaid
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present an elegant Italian antique round table dating back to the mid-19th century. The table features typical features of the Louis Philippe period. The round tabletop is embell...
Walnut
Louis-Philippe French Walnut Tilt-Top Wine Tasting Table with Carved Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe walnut wine tasting table from circa 1820-1850 with tilt top and paw feet. Elevate your space with this charming 19th-century French tilt-top wine tasting tab...
Walnut
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Tilt-Top Gueridon Center Table
Located in Astoria, NY
French tilt-top guéridon table crafted in the Louis-Philippe style, sourced in Provence and dating to the early 20th century. The table features an oval walnut top with strong grain ...
Walnut
19th Century French Gueridon
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Cherry, Walnut
$2,352Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Antique Tilt-Top Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian of the period Louis Philippe solid walnut tilt top table. Featuring legs with refined turned decoration. This table is perfect for small spaces, you can keep it closed...
Walnut
Louis Philippe Wood Sail Table Made in France
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. Splen...
Wood
$5,174
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 20.08 in
Antique Rare Italian Tilt-Top Table Dessert Table Carved and Turned Solid Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This is an antique Italian rare and elegant tilt-top table, side table, coffee table in carved and turned solid walnut find in Asolo -Treviso, restored and wax polished. This tabl...
Walnut
Antique English Papier-Mache Tilt-Top Table
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful Papier-Mache tilt top occasional table, hand-painted with flowers and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Gilt decoration has faded gently with age. Please note - due to the mo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Georgian Style Hardwood Tilt Top Tripod Table With Claw & Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Here we have for sale a lovely Georgian-style mahogany tilt-top tripod table with a pie crust edge, bird cage support standing on claw, and ball feet with carved detailing. Overall, ...
Hardwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carrara Marble Top Mahogany Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Center Table with Original Carrara Marble Top was elegantly crafted from richly toned mahogany, reflecting the refined restraint th...
Carrara Marble
French 19th Century Empire Style Gueridon
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th Century French mahogany marble topped Gueridon, having three circular tapering column supports, each with gilded ormolu capitals and classical ormolu motifs to th...
Marble
19th century marble topped centre table / Gueridon
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Good quality 19th century mahognay and marble topped Gueridon French circa 1860;s Height 74 cms , width 97cms depth 97cms
Sapele Wood
French 19th Century Bistro Table - Gueridon
Located in Round Top, TX
Classical mid-19th century Bistro Table - Gueridon from the Provence area of France. Soundly constructed from cast iron with a beautifully patina'd marble top.
Marble, Iron
19th Century French Marble Topped Gueridon
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Charles X marble-topped gueridon with its original marble top. This lovely gueridon is in its totally original condition and has very few signs of wear. Featur...
Marble
19th Century French Wine Tasting Table or Tilt-Top Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French wine tasting, or tilt-top table made of solid walnut. Beautiful grain and character to the wood with waxed finish. Sturdy and well crafted with mortise ...
Walnut
Large 19th Century French Mahogany Gueridon
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful French Restauration period (1814-1830) flame mahogany gueridon. On a vase shaped base with a tripod base terminating with lion paw feet on casters. It has a stunning gr...
Marble
French 19th Century Mahogany Gueridon Bouillotte
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming French mahogany Gueridon Bouillotte table originally used for playing cards. Topped with white marble and surrounded by a pierced brass gallery that’s nicely patinated. Tw...
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Restauration Mahogany Gueridon
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous French marble-top gueridon table from the Restauration period (19th century). This round pedestal table is topped with a disc of black, fossil marble with taupe inclusions...
Marble, Brass
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H 37 in W 30.13 in D 21 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Oval Walnut Vendange Wine Tasting Side Table
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant late 19th-century country French provincial vendange (wine tasting) table made in Louis Philippe style, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid ...
Walnut
Circa 1830 Louis Philippe Tilt Top Burl Lemonwood Table from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved circa 1830, during the Louis Philippe period, this tilt-top table from France has a gorgeous light brown tone with yellow accents that is typical of the lemonwood tree. T...
Metal
19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Tilt-Top Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian of the period Louis Philippe solid wood tilt top table. Featuring legs with refined turned decoration. Equipped with a practical drawer. This table is perfect for smal...
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Tiered Pedestal Table or Stand
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style three-tier circular stand with turned center pole and tripod base with brass castors. Each shelf, or tray, is made from a single plank of w...
Brass
19th Century French Oval Walnut Folding Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style oval folding dining table made of solid walnut. Sturdy gate base with three turned legs. Sturdy and well crafted with mortise and tenon joi...
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Tilt Top Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century Louis-Philippe tilt top table Dimensions of the table Stand up 35.75in W x 46.5in H.
Walnut
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H 29.25 in Dm 29.25 in
French Louis Philippe Period Light Walnut Circular Tilt-Top Table, circa 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
The round top with galleried edge resting atop a turned standard with removable tilt controlling hand shaped pin supported by a tripartite base with antique brass casters.
Walnut
French Neoclassic Walnut and Mixed Inlays Tilt-Top Table, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This wonderful top with a raised edge that has alternating light and dark veneers, with a centered rosette, the tilting top above a tapering and flaring pedestal raised on a triparti...
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Tilt-Top Lamp Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Louis Philippe tilt-top lamp table makes the perfect choice for the tailored decor, in any seating group or corner, and was handcrafted from solid oak to last for genera...
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Walnut Louis Philippe Period Tilt-Top Pedestal Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-19th century French Louis Philippe period solid walnut pedestal table features a hand turned central pillar on a tripod base with curved legs. Its tilt-top locks in place se...
Walnut
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Inlay Tilt-Top Round Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful important antique table 1850s in walnut. The plan presents precious work of inlay. Table with elegant turned central leg, the top is ...
Mahogany
Beautiful Louis-Philippe Period Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Louis-Philippe period table with a beautiful flamed walnut.
Walnut