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.
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Antique French Louis XIII Style Figural Repousse Brass Octagonal Wall Mirror 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique French Louis XIII style octagonal mirror with ornate figural brass repousse showcasing roses and cherub faces. Great for use along the wall or over a mantel. Dimensio...
Brass
French Faux Grain Painted and Ebonized Wall Mirror, 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a concave molded edge design with alternating faux painted and ebonized sections, wooden with gesso overlay, retaining likely original antique mirrorplate
Large Venetian altarpiece turned into a mirror - late 17th/early 18th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Important carved wooden altarpiece, of Venetian production, dating from the late 17th to early 18th century, later adapted as a mirror.The structure, of considerable size and strong ...
Gold, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, and built of oak wood, this antique mirror is rectangular in shape and could be hang vertically or horizontally. The black forest style frame is decorat...
Mercury Glass, Oak
Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of Antwerp Frames
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of 17th Century Antwerp Frames, Circa 1930
Tortoise Shell
Large Octagonal 19th Century French Brass Repousse Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very large octagonal cushion-form repousse brass mirror. The size alone makes this mirror unusual, when combined with the fact that the form is cushioned and octagonal, the...
Brass
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Louis XIII Style Gilt Copper Mirror
Located in Ross, CA
Louis XIII style gilt-copper and wood mirror, featuring an elevated rectangular mercury glass plate in an intricate foliage and scroll frame with mirrored borders, topped by a detach...
Copper
Antique Venetian 17th Century Rare Find Mirror
Located in Doha, QA
An absolutely unique extremely rare find, this Baroque early 17th century mirror is a museums piece and a real treasure for a true history lover. Exquisitel...
Glass, Wood, Paint
$2,750 / set
H 24 in W 21 in D 5 in
Pair of Painted Wood Mirrors with Bamboo Frames and Tribal Motif Detailing
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of painted wood mirrors with bamboo trim and bold geometric character. Likely dating to the early 20th century, these handcrafted mirrors command attention with their carved a...
Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
$750Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 3.15 in
Antique Large Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique large quality 19th century gilt overmantle or wall mirror. A great look. A charming mirror, that is full of age and character. Lovely frame with some losses touching up, ref...
Giltwood
19th Century French Carved Wood Mirror Louis XVI Style
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century French Carved Wood Mirror Louis XVI Style Offered for sale is an antique 19th-century French carved wood mirror creat...
Wood, Mirror
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Golden Wall Mirror
Located in Prato, IT
Made in France, circa 1880, the antique mirror has traditional lines with rounded corners. The frame is gilded with pure gold leaf on an engraved motif of matt and glossy stripes. A ...
Gold Leaf
$2,804 / set
H 17.72 in W 9.06 in D 8.67 in
Antique 18th Century Double Eagle Wall Mirrors Candle Sconces Repoussé Brass
Located in Munich, DE
This pair of 18th centurty repoussé brass walls sconces has retained its original condition and patina as well as the original mirror glass. A pair...
Brass
$2,130
H 50.01 in W 31.11 in D 2.76 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Giltwood Wall Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine rectangular Napoleon III full length mirror, in gilded wood and moulded plaster, which can be positioned horizontally or vertically. This characterful old mirror has intricate...
Giltwood, Mirror
$3,038
H 38.19 in W 23.63 in D 2.37 in
Painted Repoussé Brass Parecloses Mirror, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rectangular beveled "parecloses" mirror with pediment, enclosed in a repoussé brass frame, painted off-white. Shell, flower and palmette motifs. Wooden back.
Brass
Large 17th Century hand carved wood mirror
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Large 17th Century hand carved wood mirror. Beautifully carved details and patterns. The wood condition is consistent with age, mirror plate ha...
Mirror, Teak
$5,323
H 50.01 in W 42.72 in D 2.56 in
EXQUISITE RALPH LAUREN CITY MODERN CHROME TORTOISE SHELL FRAMED MiRROR
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Ralph Lauren City Modern RRP £7600 wall mirror with polished Chrome frame and Torto...
Mirror
$12,500 / set
H 54.25 in W 42 in D 2 in
Hollywood Regency Octagonal Wall Mirrors Antiqued Malachite Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency octagonal wall, console mirrors. This fine pair of antiqued malachite style stunning mirrors are large and impressive done in the A...
Mirror
$1,117Sale Price|34% Off
H 22.84 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in
Beautiful Late 19th Century French Richly Decorated Brass Mirror
Located in Sofia, BG
This beautiful mirror is made from dark silver repoussed brass with all original parts. Dated late 19th century in a good condition. There is only a small broken piece of glass in th...
Brass
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H 28.5 in W 29 in D 9 in
Antique Louis Style French Brass Cherub And Floral Free Standing Fire Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis Style Brass Cherub and Floral Free Standing Fire Screen French brass free standing fire screen with flanking cherubs tending to a flame medallion, centered flor...
Brass
Venetian Mirror In Colorless Murano Glass, Circa 1880
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Mirror In Colorless Murano Glass, octagonal shape, it can also be placed horizontally
Glass
Italian, Tuscany, Painted and Giltwood Mirror, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The frame having molded edges and interior sections with a finish of gilding and painted surface, the colors typical of Sienna, Tuscany, Italy, modern mirror plate
Giltwood, Paint
Italian, Louis XIV Period, Carved Giltwood Circular Mirror, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This circular frame, originally surrounding a painting, now fitted with a modern mirror plate has molded sections and precisely carved sections, the carvings amazingly detailed.
Giltwood
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H 52.25 in W 42 in D 3 in
Italian, Tuscany, Louis XIII Period Shaped and Stencil Gilt Mirror, 17th/18th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of rectangular form with interior and exterior moldings, the frame surface with punch-work stenciling depicting scrolls and then gilded in 23k, with modern mirror plate.
Giltwood
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H 59 in W 37.5 in D 2.25 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Wall Mirror with Leaf Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, and built of oak wood, the antique mirror is rectangular in shape, and could be used vertically or horizontally. Decorated with hand carved acanthus leaf motifs throughout, the wall mirror is dressed with a beveled mercury glass. The large Henri II mirror...
Mercury Glass, Oak
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H 37.75 in W 27.25 in D 1 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Wall Mirror with Beveled Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1890, and built of oak wood, the antique mirror is rectangular in shape and could be hang vertically or horizontally. The frame with beads, is decorated with ...
Mercury Glass, Oak
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Bleached Oak Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, and built of oak wood, the antique mirror is rectangular in shape with rounded corners. The wall decor features a center mirror with mercury glass, and is decorated with hand carved acanthus leaf motifs throughout. The Henri II mirror...
Mercury Glass, Oak
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H 43 in W 31.5 in D 3.5 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Overlay Beveled Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, and built of oak wood, the antique mirror is rectangular in shape and could be hang vertically or horizontally. The frame is decorated with pierced hand...
Mercury Glass, Oak
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H 52.25 in W 44.5 in D 5 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Overlay Wall Beveled Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, and built of oak wood, the large mirror is rectangular in shape. The wall decor features a center beveled mirror with mercury glass, and four smaller mirrors around the frame with floral rosettes in each corner. The frame is decorated with pierced hand carved acanthus leaf and floral motifs throughout. The Henri II mirror...
Mercury Glass, Oak
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H 42.13 in W 37.01 in D 1.97 in
Octagonal Mirror in Blackened Wood and Oxidized Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Octagonal mirror in carved blackened wood and oxidized mirror. Edge with a decor of campanulas and fruits frieze, an acanthus leaves frieze and a oliv...
Mirror, Wood
Italian Round Giltwood Mirror, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having an outer molded edge and inner raised molded edge, with later mirrorplate.
Giltwood