Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
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
17th Century Light Red Stone Fireplace In Timeless Rustic Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Light red stone fireplace in timeless rustic style for authentic interior design project. The decorative object of a luxury décor.
Dimensions:
124 cm Exterior Width 48.82 Inch
112 cm...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Grand French Monastery Limestone Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
French Abbey grand limestone fireplace.
Remarkable extra heavy 17th century fireplace surround in great condition.
The center shows a fortified castle with the monogram IHS in the ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
French Louis XIII Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIII style fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. I...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
19th Century Antique Bolection Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A wide bolection antique fireplace surround in Italian marble with some patina. The irregularity of the carvers hand gives it an extra twist.
Measures;
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
19th Century Antique Fireplace Surround in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine Burgundy bicolor hard stone from the vignard area of Corton. Not Waxed. (Can be waxed) the coloring of the stone the be deeper.
Measures;
130 cm EW 51.18"
96 cm EH 37.80"...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Large French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIII period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good.
The width at the front is 72 cm (28.3 inches).
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wrought Iron
Elegant European Cottage Country Style Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant monochrome beige limestone French farm style fireplace surround in great condition. This European fireplace mantle is simple and has a timeless style for contemporary eclecti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Feudal Historic Fireplace Surround In Limestone For Timeless White Interior Deco
Located in Beervelde, BE
One of a kind feudal fireplace surround in limestone. The insides of the jambs are getting closer to each other by depth. Great for a minimalistic chique designed room with lots of l...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Lime Washed 17th Century Timeless French Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Lime washed 17th century French limestone fireplace.
The simplicity of this farmhouse fireplace mantle works in different decor styles.
Measures:...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
17th Century Timely Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an unique antique fireplace surround in deep colored hardstone with diamond points on the front. It is from the 17th century and per...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
French Louis XIII Country Style Living Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant French country style fireplace surround in a light grey-ish hard limestone. This 17th century is a perfect fit for stylish timeless interior design. Fireplace interior render...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Fine French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This French country original antique fireplace mantle with the straight lines matches many contemporary country chique interior design concepts. The jambs are going slightly backward...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
17th Century Louis XIII Rustic Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique fireplace surround is from a French country house in Burgundy. The hard stone looks like lime stone. All pieces have a very nice finish: remains of original patina, poin...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Reclaimed Fireplace Mantle In Limestone From France
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual elegant white limestone antique French fireplace surround.
This French campagnarde style is timeless and not too rustic.
It ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Elegant French Cottage Style Reclaimed Beige Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant French cottage style limestone fireplace surround in great condition.
This beige limestone antique fireplace mantle blend well in a rich sunlight interior.
Measurements:
176 ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Grand Beige Limestone Fireplace Reclaimed From France Chateau Kitchen
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beige limestone antique fireplace surround from France.
Timeless Louis XIII campagnarde decorative element with grand proportions out of a chateau kitchen is ready to be re-installed...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
17th Century Rare European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original Italian antique fireplace surround in fossil stone is one of a kind. Unique proportions. See the images for the details of the carving. A real museum piece that works b...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
18th Century Fine French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
This petite French country fireplace surround in limestone carries still its original patina. It comes out of a castle kitchen. It can be used also in a...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
French Grand Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This country fireplace mantel (fireplace) is quite large and high. It is a Louis XIII fireplace in limestone with graffiti remains on the front and remains of the original patina.
T...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Small French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A small and fine burgundy bicolor hard stone vintage fireplace surround. The surface is hammered and tailler. It was built in the Louis XIII period, 17th century.
Measures:
130,5 cm ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
17th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Burgundy Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rustic burgundy hard stone fireplace surround has been boucharder and tailer. The original remains of the paint is an nice extra. Perfect for a country style interior.
Measures...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very nice bicolor French hard stone fireplace mantel from the burgundy region. The honey color bleu-grey and the burgundy color are a great match for lot of interior types
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Charming limestone fireplace mantel.
Inside dimensions : 125cm wide ; 144cm high
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
$14,871
French Louis XIII Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th century French Louis XIII style fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The condition is good, no cra...
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Early 20th Century German Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
19th Century French fireplace andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
19th Century (1875) French pinhead fireplace andirons in black cast iron.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Louis XIII Style Fireplace in Lincolnshire Stone
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XIII style limestone fireplace, with heavy architectural inner moulding, with shaped scalloped frieze, surmounted by moulded shelf in three pieces. A rustic piece.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Louis Xiii fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage fireplaces and mantels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, limestone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII fireplaces and mantels made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 fireplaces and mantels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $740 and tops out at $742,410 while the average work can sell for $10,349.
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