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Louis XIII Stools

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 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

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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 Stools

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Brass

Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Stools
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Stools

Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Stools

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Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Stools

Located in High Point, NC

This charming pair of 19th century French Louis XIII style stools exemplifies the robust yet refined character associated with the period. Crafted in solid wood, each stool features ...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Wood

19th Century French Petit Point Stool
19th Century French Petit Point Stool

19th Century French Petit Point Stool

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19th Century French Petit Point Stool

Located in Winter Park, FL

A small 19th century Louis XIII style stool with solid walnut frame and carved medallion detail. Wool verdure petit point upholstery fabric is in good condition with vibrant color. D...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Tapestry, Wool, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Stools
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Stools

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Stools

$1,900 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Stools

Located in Dallas, TX

This handsome pair of antique French stools was crafted circa 1890, in the Louis XIII style. Built of solid walnut, each stool stands on robust turned legs joined by matching turned ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Walnut, Velvet

Louis XIII Style Os de Mouton Oak Stool Bench
Louis XIII Style Os de Mouton Oak Stool Bench

Louis XIII Style Os de Mouton Oak Stool Bench

$900

Louis XIII Style Os de Mouton Oak Stool Bench

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Whimsical country French oak stool or bench seat made in the Louis XIII taste. The bench features an oak frame with Os de Mouton or mutton legs. The frame is upholstered with a color...

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20th Century French Louis XIII Stools

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Brass

17th Century French Louis XIII Stool
17th Century French Louis XIII Stool

17th Century French Louis XIII Stool

$3,800

17th Century French Louis XIII Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous 17th century French Louis XIII walnut stool with barley twist legs and stretchers, and newly upholstered in a wool and linen bouclé. Perfect for tucking under a console table or nightstand, but also functions as a soft side table...

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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Bouclé, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stool with Floral Needlepoint Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stool with Floral Needlepoint Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stool with Floral Needlepoint Upholstery

$950

19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stool with Floral Needlepoint Upholstery

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring a touch of old-world charm to your home with this antique Louis XIII style stool. Made in France circa 1870, the rectangular seat is upholstered with vibrant floral needlepoint...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Tapestry, Walnut

Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s
Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s

Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s

$2,234 / set

Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s It looks like it is still the original cover. It does have a few slight signs of wear, but it still looks really good. ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century French Leather Top Carved Walnut "Os De Mouton" Stools
Pair of Mid-Century French Leather Top Carved Walnut "Os De Mouton" Stools

Pair of Mid-Century French Leather Top Carved Walnut "Os De Mouton" Stools

$1,500 / set

Pair of Mid-Century French Leather Top Carved Walnut "Os De Mouton" Stools

Located in Dallas, TX

Place these elegant antique stools in a living room or a den for extra seating. Crafted in Southern France circa 1950, and square in shape, each fruitwood stool features hand carved ...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Stools

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Walnut, Leather

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stools with Aubusson Tapestry
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stools with Aubusson Tapestry

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stools with Aubusson Tapestry

$2,600 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stools with Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

This handsome pair of antique French stools was crafted circa 1880; built in solid walnut, each stool features turned legs joined by shaped stretchers. The warm walnut surfaces displ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Walnut, Tapestry

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Beechwood Upholstered Stool
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Beechwood Upholstered Stool

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Beechwood Upholstered Stool

$475

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Beechwood Upholstered Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant mid-century French stool was crafted circa 1970 in the Louis XIII style and reflects a faithful revival of early French classical forms. Constructed of solid beechwood, ...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Stools

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Fabric, Beech

Stool Camel Leather Walnut Footrest Louis XIII Style, Valenti Barcelona, Spain
Stool Camel Leather Walnut Footrest Louis XIII Style, Valenti Barcelona, Spain

Stool Camel Leather Walnut Footrest Louis XIII Style, Valenti Barcelona, Spain

$2,124Sale Price|36% Off

Stool Camel Leather Walnut Footrest Louis XIII Style, Valenti Barcelona, Spain

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

By Valenti Barcelona .Beautiful Louis XIII style walnut and leather stool or footstool with finely turned legs, stretcher and upholstered seat.i Manufactured by Valentí, Spain ,. * ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Stools

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Leather, Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Oak Tall Chair, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
French Louis XIII Style Oak Tall Chair, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

French Louis XIII Style Oak Tall Chair, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

$2,320

French Louis XIII Style Oak Tall Chair, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having lion mask finials atop a small backrest, the frame of the chair entirely in spiral twisted oak, upholstered in grey velvet and trimmed in nailheads, raised on ball feet.

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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Stools

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Aubusson Tapestry Stool
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Aubusson Tapestry Stool

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Aubusson Tapestry Stool

$3,975

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Aubusson Tapestry Stool

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique stool was crafted in Southern France circa 1880 and exemplifies refined late 19th century French craftsmanship. Constructed from solid fruitwood, the square form is raised on four gracefully scrolled cabriole legs, each enriched with finely hand-carved acanthus leaf decoration. The legs are joined by an elaborate serpentine stretcher centered by a sculptural cartouche, lending both visual balance and structural integrity. The frame retains a warm, rich walnut-toned patina that has developed naturally over time, highlighting the depth of the carving and the quality of the wood. The seat has been professionally reupholstered using an authentic 18th century Aubusson verdure tapestry panel. Woven in the traditional palette of greens, soft blues, and warm beige tones, the tapestry depicts stylized foliage and botanical motifs arranged in a classical landscape composition. Verdure designs such as this were among the most celebrated productions of Aubusson and were prized for their painterly quality and illusion of depth. Aubusson, located along the river Creuse in central France, emerged as one of the most important centers of tapestry manufacture from the 17th through the 18th centuries, supplying aristocratic and royal interiors during the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Tapestry, Walnut

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Louis Xiii stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII stools for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII stools made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Dennis & Leen, Aubusson Manufacture, 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $725 and tops out at $6,900 while the average work can sell for $2,600.

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