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Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

LOUIS PHILIPPE STYLE

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.

Find a collection of antique Louis Philippe seating, dining tables, bedroom furniture and other items on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis Philippe
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Desk Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Desk Chair is made of mahogany, French Louis-Philippe Period.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Desk Chair
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Desk Chair

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Desk Chair

$1,650
French Louis Philippe Period Oak Leather Upholstered Desk Bergere, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rounded back and sides with turned arm supports, the seat and back upholstered in antique leather, the swiveling seat atop a conforming frame raised on turned legs with whee...
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1840s French Antique Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

French Louis Philippe Period Oak Leather Upholstered Desk Bergere, ca. 1840
French Louis Philippe Period Oak Leather Upholstered Desk Bergere, ca. 1840

French Louis Philippe Period Oak Leather Upholstered Desk Bergere, ca. 1840

$5,100 / item
One Mahogany French Louis Phillipe Desk or Living Room Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and great design, comfortable armchair in mahogany. Louis Phillipe period of time, recently upholstery in a yellow silk fabric. Perfect for a desk armchair or side living r...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

One Mahogany French Louis Phillipe Desk or Living Room Armchair
One Mahogany French Louis Phillipe Desk or Living Room Armchair

One Mahogany French Louis Phillipe Desk or Living Room Armchair

$3,000
Pair of French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Armchairs Recovered in a Yellow Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and great design for this pair of French mahogany armchairs recovered with a yellow silk fabric The lines of the armrest is an elegant curved design, as well for the front a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Armchairs Recovered in a Yellow Fabric
Pair of French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Armchairs Recovered in a Yellow Fabric

Pair of French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Armchairs Recovered in a Yellow Fabric

$6,000 / set
French 19th Century Desk Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Handsome 19th century desk chair raised on turned front legs, on original brass casters and saber back legs. Upholstered in original antique faux-le...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

French 19th Century Desk Chair
French 19th Century Desk Chair

French 19th Century Desk Chair

$2,644
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By Jules Leleu
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French Armchair Bergere Louis-Philippe Period, Louis XV Style circa 1800, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut and Velvet Desk Armchair

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H 29.5 in W 24.5 in D 21.5 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Elm and Black Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office with this elegant antique armchair. Crafted in France, circa 1860 and built of elm, the armchair sits on cabriole legs ending with scrolled feet, over a scalloped ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Elm and Black Leather Desk Armchair
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Elm and Black Leather Desk Armchair

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Elm and Black Leather Desk Armchair

H 31.75 in W 25.5 in D 21.5 in
French Louis Philippe Walnut and Leather Upholstered Desk Chair, 2ndq 19th Cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of beautifully grained walnut, having a shaped back rest, a fitted seat upholstered in leather, raised on slightly cabriole shaped legs.
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1830s French Antique Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe Walnut and Leather Upholstered Desk Chair, 2ndq 19th Cen
French Louis Philippe Walnut and Leather Upholstered Desk Chair, 2ndq 19th Cen

French Louis Philippe Walnut and Leather Upholstered Desk Chair, 2ndq 19th Cen

H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Leather
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French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Desk Chair or Desk Chair
Located in Montreal, QC
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French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Desk Chair or Desk Chair

H 29.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis-Philippe style partners desk and office chair. This large desk is made of solid walnut and retains the original leather writing surface. Comprised of three parts, the ...
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Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set
Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set

Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set

H 32 in W 57.5 in D 35.5 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Oak Desk Armchair with Green Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
The sophisticated antique armchair would make an elegant yet subtle statement behind a man's desk. Crafted in France, circa 1860, the carved armchair stands on tapered and turned leg...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chestnut, Leather, Oak

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Oak Desk Armchair with Green Leather
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Oak Desk Armchair with Green Leather

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Oak Desk Armchair with Green Leather

H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
French Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Chair, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
The French Louis Philippe walnut desk chair with rounded back, scroll arms, brown leather seat with brass studded boarder ending in reeded tapered turned legs.  
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Brass

French Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Chair, circa 1840
French Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Chair, circa 1840

French Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Chair, circa 1840

H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Midcentury French Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Armchairs with Red Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a home office or a library with this elegant pair of desk armchairs. Crafted in France circa 1960, each chair stands on tapered legs and features a rounded back, a wide and ...
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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury French Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Armchairs with Red Leather
Pair of Midcentury French Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Armchairs with Red Leather

Pair of Midcentury French Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Armchairs with Red Leather

H 32.5 in W 26 in D 22 in
19th Century French Desk Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French desk chair.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Desk Chair
19th Century French Desk Chair

19th Century French Desk Chair

H 30 in W 25 in D 21 in

Louis Philippe office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis Philippe office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage office chairs and desk chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis Philippe office chairs and desk chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for office chairs and desk chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,275 and tops out at $3,900 while the average work can sell for $1,950.

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