Louis Philippe reigned from 1830 to 1848. The Louis Philippe era was a time of social and artistic innovations. Industrial production developed and a new social class was formed: the bourgeoisie. This emerging class needed to establish itself in society, to find its place. Their houses were characterized by being modest and functional, very different, however, both from the houses of the proletarians and from those of the aristocracy. Therefore, the need arose to design furnishings suitable for the bourgeoisie. They had to be comfortable, practical but also ostentatious and ostentatious. Thus the Louis Philippe style was born .

Louis Philippe furniture

The Louis Philippe style furnitures are characterized by solid shapes and refined decorations, enhancing the practicality and functionality of period furniture . The lines are straight and sober, softened, however, with rounded corners and rounded elements. They recall the Empire style with in addition a great variety of ornaments that recall, instead, the Gothic, the Baroque and Louis XVI. Therefore, the elegance of the Restoration is abandoned. Thanks to the development of industrial production, the manufacture of Louis Philippe furniture becomes faster and cheaper. The new machinery, in fact, made it possible to reduce the craftsmanship. However, this led to a phenomenon of homogenization that came at the expense of artistic originality and attention to detail.

The Louis Philippe furniture is highly appreciated for its sophisticated and imaginative style. They are characterized by an originality of manufacture, their functionality and their versatility. They manage to convey a romantic air and create a peaceful and suggestive atmosphere. All these factors make them very desirable. Moreover, they manage to approach every style. In short, they are perfect furniture for your every need. If you are looking for furniture characterized by a Louis Philippe style , Di Mano in Mano offers you a unique and original selection in our online catalogue . Don't miss out on these beautiful period furniture !

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