Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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
Slow Living Fine Rustic Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original 19th-century French fireplace mantel, carved from soft-toned limestone, epitomises understated elegance.
The hand-carved surface bears authentic tooling marks, enhancin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
Large Louis XIII Chateau Fireplace Mantel from La Meuse, France, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
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Hand-carved in 12 pieces of French stone, this fireplace mantel dates to the early- to mid-1600, placing it in the period of Louis XIII. Taken from a ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
17th Century French Country Style Corner Limestone Trough
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual French corner decorative element with original wear. This beautiful rustic trough dates of the Louis XIII period, 17th century and is perfect for...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
17th Century Large French Cast Iron Fireback, Louis XIII
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very heavy and large French cast iron fireback. Displaying five coats of arms and the date; 1622.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
$3,355 Sale Price
22% Off
A 19th Century Manner Carved Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A well balanced 19th Century manner statuary marble finely carved fireplace surround. A substantial and deep top shelf, supported by a framed and recessed frieze, this is in turn fla...
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1950s English Vintage Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Statuary Marble
19th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
19th Century (1875) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Beautiful 17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII and they are from that period. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They a...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII and they are from that period. They have a natural brown patina, which can be mad...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Louis XIII-style Norman walnut and gilded library woodwork
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Norman Louis XIII Style Walnut and Gilt Library Paneling
Origin: France
Period: Late 19th – Early 20th Century
Style: Louis XIII
Materials: Solid walnut with gilt details
De...
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1840s French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Walnut, Giltwood
Rare and Exquisite Antique Limestone Fireplace to Elevate Any Interior Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
The fireplace surround's minimalist aesthetic and natural limestone material blend seamlessly with the architectural style and ambiance of a finca, enhancing the space with its timel...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
17th Century French Louis XIII Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII Period. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Spiral Library Four-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interior with this refined mid-century French library ladder in the Louis XIII style. Crafted circa 1960, the piece is made of solid walnut and features a graceful carve...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Walnut
Mahogany ‘retour D'Égypte’ console table, early 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Mahogany ‘retour D'Égypte’ console table, early 19th century
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wood
Antique French Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace made of French limestone from the 19th century in the style of Louis XIII. This French antique fireplace mantle has a wide front section with beautiful o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
$13,085 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Library Three-Tier Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood spiral staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France circa 1970, the small circular step ladder sits on four small turned feet a...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Walnut
French Louis XIII Period 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIII style fireback with the arms of France and Navarre.
Arms of the House of Bourbon from France, one of the major royal dynasties of Europe that produce...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
17th Century Italian Provincial Palazzo Limestone Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
Italian provincial palazzo fireplace surround in limestone.
Stunning designed in the 17th century period. It is the perfect decor object for timeless interior design project.
Dimens...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
Early 19th Century Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIII Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century Dutch 'Pro Patria' fireback with the Arms of the United Netherlands. The coat of arms symbolizing the unity and patriotism of the Dutch nation in the early 19th ce...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Antique Fireplace Mantel from the 19th century of french limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful robust castle mantelpiece made of French limestone. This antique mantle dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XIII with a beautiful ornament in the middl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
$12,011 Sale Price
20% Off
Sensational Timeless Chateau Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Sensational French antique fireplace surround for the connoisseur.
Late 16th - early 17th century period chateau fireplace surround in great authent...
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16th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Petite Fine French Country Style Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A unusual small original antique French country hard limestone LXIII style fireplace surround. Perfect for a small space.
Measures:
100 cm EW 39.37"
128 cm EH 50.39"
73 cm IW 28....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Antique Fireplace Mantel In French Stone For Timeless Campagnarde Design Project
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless hard limestone French fireplace surround with beautiful hammered surface. The hard stone is reflecting the light in the room.
Rustic elegant home decor object to personalise...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
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 and carved wrought iron period andirons with a recently forged grate.
The condition is good, it is ful...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
17th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Italian rustic fireplace surround with some remaining patina. The condition and color is a perfect match for a country interior design.
Me...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
Louis XIII French Rustic Style Fireplace Surround In Timeless Beige Sandstone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant Louis XIII French style fireplace surround. The hard limestone reflects the light in the room and works perfectly with a timeless minimalistic interior design. This decorativ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone, Sandstone
Bolection Fireplace Surround With Diamond Point Like Chateau De Gilly Library
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional rare marble hard stone bolection style chimney piece from the Burgundy Region. A similar fireplace surround is part of the library of the Chateau de Gilly, near Beaune.
...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Marble
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIII fire dogs with spit hooks. Made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French fireback with the arms of Lorraine. The style of the fireback is Louis XIII, and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pe...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Dutch Louis XIII Style 'Faith' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Dutch Louis XIII style fireplace fireback with the Virtue Faith. From the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues.
We have a unique and specialized collection o...
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20th Century Dutch Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
17th Century French Country Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a French Country side LXIII period limestone antique fireplace mantel. This piece was standing against a doorway on the right side.
Shelf can be added on demand. It still ha...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
17th Century French Louis XIII 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIII fireback with a coat of arms and two pillars of Hercules. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength. The fireback is made of cas...
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17th Century German Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
17th Century French Extra Large French Limestone Statement Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Statement stone fireplace surround in great condition for a timeless cottage or castle style home decor.
The beige hard limestone blend well in any kind of interior styling.
The prop...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Antique French Louis XIII Style 'Faith' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French fireback with an allegory on Faith. Faith (from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues). The fireback is made of cast iron and has a nat...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
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 and carved wrought iron period andirons with a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
The total w...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
French Country Vintage Bicolor Limestone Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This bicolor burgundy limestone or hard-stone antique fireplace mantel is tailler and hammered. The small restorations on the jambs fits perfect for a French country style interior d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
French Country Style Fireplace With Upper Mantel From Provence In Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine simple rustic, French country limestone mantel with original upper mantel from the Louis XIII period, 17 th century.
Measurements:
146 cm Exterior Width 57,48 Inch
119 cm Exte...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Antique 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback with round top, pillars fireback.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
17th Century French Country Antique Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This small vintage fireplace surround in limestone has remains of the original patina. It is perfect for a country side house, a rustic room.
...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Antique fireplace of Fleur de Peche marble, 19th century, Louis XIII style
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful, authentic Louis XIII style mantelpiece, made from the rare Fleur de Pêche marble. This elegant mantelpiece dates back to the early 19th century and has been carefully pres...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
French Cast Iron Fire Back with Flanking Lions & Rooster Coat of Arms, C. 1600
Located in Charleston, SC
French cast iron fire back with flanking cornucopias, flanking lions, central sun god, foliage filigree, and central rooster coat of arms, S...
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Early 1600s French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
19th Century Fireplace of french limestone in style of Louis XIII
Located in Made, NL
Very impressive castle mantelpiece made of French limestone from the 19th century in style of Louis XIII. This antique mantel has a beautiful wide front section, making the mantelpie...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
$10,669 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace. Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace King Louis XIII period Limestone Chimney , Regal Ch...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
$23,000 Sale Price
23% Off
17th Century French Pinhead Fireplace Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
17th Century (1685) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Extremely Rare 17th Century Louis XIII Chateau Fireplace, 1610-1643
Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace Louis XIII period Limestone Chimney with a magnificent Trumeau T...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
18th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 18th Century French Iron Cast Pinhead Andirons.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
19th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 19th Century (1875) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
17th Century Refined Luxury Palladian French Marble-Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional, original antique fireplace surround composed of three solid blocks of Burgundy hardstone and two 17th-century turned columns. The architecture is grand yet elegant: a fi...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Marble
Big Antique Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Big Antique Limestone Fireplace Mantel.
Awesome large and heavy mantel, great to make a statement in any room.
Lovely tall frieze ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
Old Fireplace - Aged Limestone - Elegant Patina - Soft Light Reflection - Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th-century French fireplace surround is a testament to the elegant simplicity of classic architectural forms.
Carved in fine limestone, the surround features clean p...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
The Louis XIII: A Classical Stone Fireplace in the Style of the Louis XIII Era
Located in Chicago, IL
The Louis XIII Stone Fireplace is inspired by architecture and design during the reign of King Louis XIII of France (1610 - 1641). The molding through the legs and first lintel is cl...
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2010s American Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Closed in Walnut Louis XIII Maltese Cross-17 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Closed in walnut from the 17th century with diamond tip
Very beautiful front closet which has the Maltese cross on their top and bottom panels which is rare
It is in perfect condit...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Walnut
Massive Renaissance Period Betrothal Mantel from the Loire Valley
Located in Dallas, TX
This oversize Louis XIII limestone mantle tells the story of a Renaissance period betrothal from France's Loire Valley. Wreathed in fruited garlands a...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Rich and Vintage Colourful Marble Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Sculpted in the 19th century, this one-of-a-kind Italian marble fireplace surround embodies the quiet power of the bolection profile: a generous, convex moulding that frames the fire...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Mantel – Grand Scale with Timeless Patin
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Mantel – Grand Scale with Timeless Patina
Bring commanding presence and historic charm to your interior with this authentic 18th-century Fren...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
Phenomenal Bicolour Stone Fireplace Surround For Unique Interior Decor
Located in Beervelde, BE
One Word. Phenomenal. This original bicolor hard stone fireplace surround is a very early 17th century from the Louis XIII period. The patina, size, color, condition makes it a very ...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Rustic 16th Century Fireplace With Jester’s Cap - Authentic One Unit Of One
Located in Beervelde, BE
When the Hearth Becomes an Unmatched Work of Art.
This authentic 16th century French antique fireplace surround, masterfully carved in limestone, is a rare and historically rich piec...
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16th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
17th Century French Louis XIII 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIII fireback with a version of the arms of France.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter upon request...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautifully forged 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis III. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Fireback with the coat of arms of Germain du Val
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful fireback from the 16th century with fretwork contours. Under the central arch adorned with a leonine mask, two figures disguised as Mars and Venus are entwined. They are part of an architectural construction composed of a facade rhythmed with canephoric terms and crowned with a triangular pediment. The plaque bears the coat of arms of Germain Du Val...
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16th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Louis Xiii building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include and Artus Quellinus. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $494 and tops out at $742,410 while the average work can sell for $7,012.
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