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
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.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Large 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 Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
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
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
French Antique Kitchen Fireplace In Limestone With Original Patina
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant Louis XIII style and 17th century period fireplace surround with authentic patina.
A beautiful rare color and with ancient surface structure.
The perfect fireplace mantle pie...
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17th Century Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
French Louis XIII Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XIII style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. The house de...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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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. Made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons w...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Soest, NL
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 Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Soest, NL
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 Louis XIII 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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
17th - 18th Century French 'The Vintage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th - 18th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Louis XIII and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron. It is in a good condition, no cr...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Louis XIII Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large 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 wrought iron. The condition is good.
The width at the front is 70.5 cm (27.8 inches).
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XIII Style 'Faith' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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
Large 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 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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large 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 wrought iron. The condition is good.
The width at the front is 81 cm (31.9 inches).
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
Antique French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautifully forged 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis III. The andirons have decorated spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Undefined Grey Stone Antique Fireplace From France For Timeless Interior Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Undefined grey stone fireplace from France. It is a beautiful antique decoration element for an authentic and timeless minimalist interior project. Nineteenth-century period.
Dimensi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Sandstone
17th Century Dutch Fireplace Crane
Located in Soest, NL
17th century Dutch fireplace crane made of wrought iron. The crane is still functional for cooking in the fireplace.
We have a unique and specialized ...
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17th Century Dutch 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. They have a natural brown patina. The andirons hav...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Beautiful 17th-18th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII. They have black patina. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They ar...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Dutch Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautifully forged 17th century Dutch andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis III. They are in a good condition.
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century Louis XIII 'Marriage' Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
A so called 'paire de marriage' (wedding pair) whereby both families would order 1 andiron from the same blacksmith to form a couple for the new family hearth. Beautifully wrought ir...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Wedding pair of andirons whereby both parties donate one andiron from the same blacksmith. With spit hooks. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cabinet In Ebony And Blackened Wood, Bone Inlay, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Cabinet In Ebony And Blackened Wood, Bone Inlay, 19th Century
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Wood
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
Materials
Iron
19th Century Fireplace in Style of Louis XIII of French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful robust castle fireplace of French limestone in style of Louis XIII. This stately mantle surround has a wide front section, beautiful lines and half-bent legs. The warm colo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
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
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
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
Materials
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
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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
Materials
Limestone
17th Century Grand French Rustic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a phenomenal and completely original limestone fireplace mantel (fireplace) with exceptional remains of the original patina and with very unusual details. The corniche has be...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Materials
Limestone
17th Century Fine European Rustic Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A very petite and unusual original 17th century limestone fireplace mantle with in the center a detail of a star. Perfect to fit a sma...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
French Rustic Bicolor Stone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a French rustic and very strong straight line bicolor antique fireplace surround from the early 17th century. A perfect match for a rustic country house or farm room.
Measure...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
French Country Style Decorative Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
French antique limestone decorative fireplace mantel with point diamant detail on the jams. It dates 18th century and carries still nice and naive patina patina on the surface.
Mea...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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 Building and Garden Elements
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
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
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIII Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautifully forged 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis III. The andirons have decorated spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century Large Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century Louis XIII Andirons, firedogs. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equipment in the house...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
A so called 'paire de marriage' (wedding pair) whereby both families would order 1 andirons from the same blacksmith to for a couple for the new family hearth. Beautifully wrought ir...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Materials
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
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
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
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
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.