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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A fine pair of 19th century gilt bronze cherubs with crystal tops and marble bas
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of large 19th century French gilt bronze cherubs with breche marble bases and crystal tops.
Crystal, Bronze
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Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Crystal
Hand Cut Lead Crystal Teal Candy Dish with Cover by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
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Pair Of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze And Marble Cassolettes
Located in Guaynabo, PR
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Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze & Marble Cherubs on Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Marble, Bronze
$2,400
H 9.65 in Dm 11.82 in
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Located in Berlin, DE
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Marble, Bronze
$9,500 / set
H 12 in Dm 5 in
Pr. 19th Century Antique Bohemian White Over Clear Crystal Maiden Portrait Vases
Located in New York, NY
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Crystal
$695 / item
H 15.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Hand Cut Lead Crystal Tall Urn, Dish on Pedestal by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
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Crystal
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Cherubs on Marble Base
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
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Marble, Bronze
19th Century Opaline and Gilt Bronze Jewelry Stand, “Soap Bubble” Hues
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A refined Charles X period opaline glass jewelry stand mounted with finely chased gilt bronze. Dating from circa 1825, this exquisite piece captures the delicate elegance of early 19...
Bronze
Hand Cut Lead Crystal Candy Dish with Cover by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning hand cut lead crystal amethyst or purple pedestal candy dish with a cover created as a work of art by the hands of the finest Czech glass work...
Crystal
1950s Italian Gold-Plated Crystal Decorative Cup
Located in Paris, FR
Italian decorative crystal cup from the 1950s with gold-plated detailing. Small in scale but visually rich, it can be used as a catchall, compact centerpiece or standalone decorative...
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
An octagonal crystal bowl with an octagonal lid. A very unique design and a compliment to any cocktail table - the piece is a nice decorative item or works well as a bowl for candy a...
Crystal
Hand Cut Lead Crystal Candy Dish with Cover by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
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Crystal
$1,590 / set
H 12.21 in Dm 8.27 in
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Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
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Marble, Bronze
$3,198
H 11.82 in Dm 8.67 in
Crystal Bowl With Gilded and Silver-Plated Bronze, Fish Motifs, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Baccarat Crystal Lidded Candy Dish or Mustard Bowl, Signed French Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
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Crystal
19th Century Ruby Red Bohemian Crystal Cup with Enameled Decoration
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Crystal