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Louis Philippe Clocks

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.

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Style: Louis Philippe
19th Century French Cathedral Clock
Located in High Point, NC
19th century beautifully hand crafter cathedral clock in gilt bronze. This is a magnificent example of 19th century French craftsmanship. There are many beautiful details to this p...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Bronze

French Giltwood Wall Mercury Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
French giltwood cased diamond barometer, verre eglomise dial with seven weather indications and original pointer signed 'Fouin', circa 1830.
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1830s French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Giltwood

Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis-Philippe-period month-going longcase regulator clock is an exceptional example of French clockmaking, and its complicated mechanism marks several different aspects of passing time. Crafted by Deshays à Paris, the timepiece displays sleek silvered steel dials that indicate the time, date, month, equation of time...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Steel

French Mahogany Barometer with Thermometer by "L'Ingenieur Chevallier"
By Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevallier
Located in Pembroke, MA
Impressive French mahogany barometer and thermometer from the Louis-Philippe period (Circa 1840), by Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevalliier. The barometer features an indicator arrow adju...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Metal, Bronze

Historical King Louis Philippe Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock, Circa 1838
Located in New York, US
Our French ormolu bronze mantel clock, circa 1838, is entitled "Le Roi Louis Philippe saigne sa propre main & rappelle à la vie le courrier de cabinet Werner tombé de cheval sous les...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Bronze

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French ormolu mantel clock standing on a stepped base and resting on turned, chased feet with acanthus leaf decoration below a finely chased...
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1830s French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Ormolu

A Boy and His Dog, 19th Century French Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French fire-gilt bronze clock depicting a boy and his dog, Louis Philippe Era, 1830-48. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition with key and pendulum.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Bronze

Set Clock and Candelabra, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Styl
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant clock and candelabra set exemplifies the grandeur and refined aesthetic of the 19th century. The ensemble showcases a harmonious blend of classical influences, intricate...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

19th Century French Louis Philippe Ebonized Wood and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A large and impressive French Louis Philippe portico clock with complications. The ebonized wood case richly embellished with gilded bronze mounts; the 5? silvered dial with roman nu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Wood

Allegorical French Louis Philippe Clock of Clio the Greek Muse of History
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Louis Philippe allegorical gilt bronze and marble mantle clock depicting Clio, The Greek Muse of History. The standing figure of a gilded Clio is ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Bronze

Louis-Philippe Ormolu Clock, Esmeralda or Dancer with a Tambourine
Located in Paris, FR
Early 19th century Louis-Philippe figural Ormolu clock featuring an oriental woman playing tambourine. She wears a crown of flowers and a rich pearl jewelry displays. The dancer is Esmeralda, a 16 years old Gypsie girl in Victor Hugo's 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (Notre-Dame de Paris). The patinated bronze dial is composed of twelve, white enamel cartridges that mark the hours with Roman numerals. This antique desk clock...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Bronze

Magnificent Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze and marble clock featuring a lion. Marble case, ornate face with enameled Roman numerals. France, circa 1880 Dime...
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1880s French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Louis Phillippe Bronze Clock, France, c 1830-1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis Phillippe gilded and dark patinated bronze clock. Young woman adorned with wings and a bird on the shoulder sitting on rock block. Gilt dial with wreath of flowers. Included ke...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Bronze

19th C. Tall Louis Philippe Carved Alabaster and Brass Clock Under Glass Dome
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid 19th C, France, a highly decorative antique mantel clock enclosed under a glass dome. The clock is made of alabaster, a material often used in neoclassical and empire-style cloc...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Alabaster, Brass

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style
Located in Warsaw, PL
Mantel clock 19th century Louis Philippe Charles X period ormolu pendulum with malachite plinth. This stunning clock is surmounted by a gilded bronze figure of a Greek god – Apollo playing on a lyre, seated on the malachite square...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Charming Desk Clock, Vintner Theme, C 1850
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming desk clock in the form of a cherub holding a barrel form clock with silver face, flanked by wine press and still, the base concealing a desk set with two glass bottles and...
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1850s French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Bronze

A fine large 19th century French fire gilt bronze mantel clock.
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Louis Philippe fire gilt large mantel clock. Depicting Louis XV and his wife Marie Leszczynska
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Empire pendulum clock Depicting Virgil,an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period.He has been traditionally ranked as one of Rome's greatest po...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style
Located in Warsaw, PL
A magnificent malachite and bronze clock. in which Apollo is sitting on the top of it. Apollo the god of nowledge, oracles, purity, art, music (he directed the choir of the Muses), p...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1820-1830. A large-scale early 19th century bronze and gilt bronze mantel clock, the clocks hunting theme, featuring three different scenes. The bronze Diana...
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1820s French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Marble and Gilt Bronze Three Piece Mantel Clock, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French three piece marble and gilt bronze mantel clock set with perched eagle, flanking urns, painted floral porcelain dial, original pendulum, swan and filigree motif, resting on d...
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1840s French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

Pendola Francese "aux bulles de savon" bronzo e marmo griotte, circa 1840
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante pendola da tavolo con cassa di alta qualità in bronzo dorato rappresentante due putti che giocano con bolle di sapone su base in marmo rosso griotte. Soggetto molto raro. L'...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Early and Fine Bronze, Ormolu and Specimen Marble Clock with Cupid
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large, fine and exquisite, early antique French clock depicting cupid holding a sharpened golden arrow. It is of stunning quality and fully serviced and tested by our clockmakers. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Aubert Klaftenberger, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
French porcelain clock, beautiful gilded decoration with inset hand painted panels on a light blue background. Enamel dial with finely cut original steel hands signed ‘Aubert Klaften...
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1840s French Antique Louis Philippe Clocks

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Porcelain

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Louis Philippe clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis Philippe clocks 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 clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis Philippe clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Aubert & Klaftenberger, C. Detouche, Howell James & Co., and Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevallier. 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 clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $595 and tops out at $248,500 while the average work can sell for $8,125.

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