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
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
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
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
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 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
17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
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
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
Dutch Louis XIII Style 'Faith' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 Louis XIII 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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
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
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
17th Century French Louis XIII Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
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
Beautiful 17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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
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
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 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
17th Century Small French Rustic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very unusual fireplace surround in French hard limestone. This mantle boasts very fine detail and its original patina. It is composed of th...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
17th Century Timeless Rustic Louis XIII Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This exquisite french fireplace surround dates back to the 17th century, showcasing the timeless elegance of the Louis XIII period.
Crafted from durable hard limestone, it features a...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
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
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
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
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Set of Four French Regency Style Wrought Iron Patio Sunroom Dining Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four vintage French Regency style wrought iron dining armchairs. Item features sturdy sculptural iron frames, shell accents on the front and the back of the top rail of each c...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
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 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 Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
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
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
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
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
Solid, Rustic French Limestone Fireplace Mantel 18th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This monumental 18th-century French Louis XIII fireplace is a commanding presence, distinguished by its powerful silhouette and restrained classical detailing. Carved from solid lime...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, 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
19th Century Fireplace of French Limestone in Style of Louis XIII
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful robust castle fireplace of French limestone! This fireplace from the 19th century has beautiful ornaments in the front part and has slightly curved legs and a wide top. It ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
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
Pair Of Istrian Stone Columns, Venice 16th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Istrian Stone Columns, Venice 16th Century
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16th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
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
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
17th- 18th Century Dutch Fireplace Crane
Located in Soest, NL
17th- 18th century Dutch fireplace crane made of wrought iron. The crane is still functional for cooking in the fireplace.
This product has to be ship...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought 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.
N....
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Fireplace Limon Stone, Italy Eighteenth Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
large limon stone chimney, upper lintel broken into three pieces
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Fireback Dated 1626 Representing a Cruciferous Orb Framed by Two Angels
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dated 1626 during the reign of the king Louis XIII, this beautiful fireback shows a crossed globe supported by 2angles.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
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
Large Louis XIII 17th Century Stone French Castle Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
17th century period authentic antique French fireplace mantel made of light-colored stone.
The design of the mantel is simple yet elegant, with a rectangular mantel shelf that featur...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
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
French Provencal White Stone Fireplace Surround Louis XIII
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine 19th century French elegant country style limestone fireplace surround for a timeless chique interior design concept.
Elegant authentic reclaimed fireplace mantel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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
17th Century French Louis XIII Period Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIII period fire dogs with spit hooks. Hand forged of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the and...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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
17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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
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.