French Late Louis Philippe Period Oak Lectern Étagère

This special desk is finished around so that it could float in a room, perhaps a lectern, a point of sale, or even an auction podium it has a raised upper shelf, a slanted and hinged...

Having a square top with slightly raised gallery above three conforming tiers all having drawers and joined by columnar corner supports, raised on original brass casters

Each having a rectangular top with rounded front corners and molded edges above larger drawers with hidden hand pulls, raised on turned front supports and rear flat supports, connect...

The shaped and footed platform or stand with a central carrying handle and three fitted sections housing two inkwells and a sandwell all with removable lids, extending outward from the stand is a hook with a servant bell.

Having its original serpentine shaped marble top atop a conforming frame raised on straight back legs and turned front legs, in exceptional condition

This very unique etagere has an upper portion with a square top with a tapered molded edge atop a case with one drawer atop three tiers of shelving between shaped supports in the LXI...

19th century of the period Louis Philippe italian antique étagère. Made in solid oak wood and characterized by refined turned columns. Equipped with f...

A 19th century French Louis Philippe étagère, or tiered shelf, made of solid mahogany, finished on all sides and retaining a nice luster. Shaped shelves with bead trim supported by t...

Handcrafted during the 19th century, this French Louis Philippe period pine secretary is ideal for the casual decor with its clean lines and sublime functionality. The tailored lines...

A Louis Philippe period (1830–1848) fruitwood secretaire abattant fall front desk. Born in France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted of rich solid fruitwood with warm wood tones, subtle grain detail, and nicely aged mellow patina over the whole. Finished in French Empire taste, having a molded cornice, concealed ogee frieze drawer with dovetail joinery, over fall front panel, opening to reveal original fitted interior gallery, with inset gilt tooled leather writing surface, large open shelf cubby, six drawers of various size, above double-door cabinet with brass shield escutcheon that opens to provide generous storage space, and an additional lower drawer for valuables hidden in the base molding, rising on square feet. Dimensions: (approx) 56.75" High 41" Wide, 17.5" Deep History/Back Story: Louis Philippe furniture had the same types and forms as the earlier French Restoration style, but with less decoration; comfort was the primary consideration. During the turbulent French Revolution and following Napoleon rule, Louis Philippe (1773-1850) remained in exile for 21 years until the Bourbon Restoration, when he became the King of the French from 1830 to 1848. For the first time, the developing upper class–not the monarchy–influenced the progression of this style’s characteristics. However, King Louis Philippe’s personality still inspired many aspects.  His casual nature reflected this style’s informal, comfortable build. Much of the style was taken from the personality of the King himself. Unlike his Bourbon predecessors, he wore business dress...

French Art Nouveau étagère, Corner shelve from a pharmacy (meuble de métier) Dimensions between two shelves: 11.42 in. Very good condition For shipping: 122 x 40 x 48 cm 26 ...

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut 4-Tier Server with Bobbin Turned Detail