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Louis XIII Benches

LOUIS XIII STYLE

Antique Louis XIII furniture is not as lavish as that of his son Louis XIV, who transformed his father’s modest Versailles hunting lodge into a sumptuous palace. Yet the imposing forms of its chairs, dressers, tables and other pieces express grandeur and luxury.

When Henry IV was assassinated in the streets of Paris in 1610, his young son became the king of France. With Louis XIII too young to rule, the widowed Marie de' Medici — a native of Italy and member of the prominent House of Medici — became regent, instilling an Italian influence in the decorative arts. Even after Louis XIII exiled his mother and took power in 1617, this aesthetic informed his court style. As did the consolidation of power, established with his chief minister, Cardinal Richelieu, through his death in 1643.

From sturdy chests and tall cupboards to colossal four-poster beds, almost every piece of Louis XIII furniture was heavily carved or turned from dark-toned wood. Motifs of the period included scrollwork, foliage, fruits, grotesque masks and other images of abundance, often inlaid in marquetry of wood or tortoiseshell. Ornamental scenes, sometimes carved on cabinet panels and other pieces from rare ebony, oak or walnut, were borrowed from engravings by northern European masters like Peter Paul Rubens. Engravings also spread the Louis XIII style during the 17th century, particularly by printmaker Abraham Bosse, who depicted the popular Louis XIII chairs designed with upholstered seats and low, wide backs.

The lofty profiles of the French furniture complemented the architecture under the reign of Louis XIII, such as the Palais du Luxembourg by chief architect Salomon de Brosse and architect Jacques Lemercier’s chapel at the Sorbonne, which showcased the influence of Italian Baroque.

Find a collection of antique Louis XIII armchairs, storage cabinets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XIII
Louis XIII Bench In Walnut With Its Tapestry
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely Louis XIII style bench in walnut covered with a tapestry Very beautiful little model which has a superb turning The bench is covered with a very beautiful tapestry represen...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Walnut

Louis XIII Bench In Walnut With Its Tapestry
Louis XIII Bench In Walnut With Its Tapestry

Louis XIII Bench In Walnut With Its Tapestry

Pair Italian Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Trestle-Form Benches, mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sold as a pair these benches have long single board planks raised on turned and block trestle-form legs terminating in ball feet
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Fruitwood

Pair Italian Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Trestle-Form Benches, mid 19th century
Pair Italian Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Trestle-Form Benches, mid 19th century

Pair Italian Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Trestle-Form Benches, mid 19th century

Italian Louis XIII Style Light Walnut & Upholstered Large Bench, 2nd half 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a mohair upholstered seat with fringed decoration, the frame of lights walnut with turned legs joined by an double h-form stretcher
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1870s Italian Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Walnut

Italian Louis XIII Style Light Walnut & Upholstered Large Bench, 2nd half 19thc
Italian Louis XIII Style Light Walnut & Upholstered Large Bench, 2nd half 19thc

Italian Louis XIII Style Light Walnut & Upholstered Large Bench, 2nd half 19thc

White Sheepskin Louis XIII Style Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Flemish 19th century Louis XIII style hand carved bench on casters newly upholstered in a white sheepskin shearling.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Wood

White Sheepskin Louis XIII Style Bench
White Sheepskin Louis XIII Style Bench

White Sheepskin Louis XIII Style Bench

19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Add extra seating to a hallway, den or living room with this elegant antique bench with back. Crafted in southern France circa 1850, this stu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Walnut, Fabric

19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Upholstered Seat

19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Upholstered Seat

Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s
By Valenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful mid-20th century Louis XIII style walnut bench or footstool with finely turned legs, stretcher and upholstered seat. Manufactured by Valentí, Spain, 1940s. This original V...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Benches

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Brass

Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s
Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s

Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s

Late 18th Century French Bench
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Late 18th century French bench cover with Aubusson tapestry.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Tapestry, Walnut

Late 18th Century French Bench
Late 18th Century French Bench

Late 18th Century French Bench

Pair of Extremely Long French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of extremely long French mid 18th century Louis XIII st. patinated cream benches. Each bench is raised by bottom ball feet below blocks. T...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Wood

Pair of Extremely Long French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Benches
Pair of Extremely Long French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Benches

Pair of Extremely Long French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Benches

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19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Velvet Six-Leg Bench

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Located in Hopewell, NJ
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Located in Brussels, Brussels
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H 33.08 in W 50.79 in D 12.6 in
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H 19.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
English Oak Barley Twist Upholstered Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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20th Century European Louis XIII Benches

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H 20 in W 61 in D 19 in

Louis Xiii benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include and Valenti. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,600 and tops out at $25,600 while the average work can sell for $2,806.

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