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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
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...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIII Mirrors

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Tortoise Shell

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.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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Giltwood

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...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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Copper

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
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1870s French Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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Sophisticated Ebonized Wood & Faux Tortoise Rectangular Bevelled Mirror
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Super chic faux tortoise and ebonized wood wall mirror having bevelled mirror and John Richard label on the back.
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1990s American Louis XIII Mirrors

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Late 18th Century Oval Gilt Mirror
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19th century tortoise shell framed mirror.
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Two-Tone Silver and Gilt Wall Mirror
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Pair of Postmodern Black and Orange Wall Mirrors in the Style of Sottsass, 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
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1980s Italian Vintage Louis XIII Mirrors

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English 19th Century Gilt and Ebonized Bevelled Overmantle Mirror
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English 19th century gilt and ebonized beveled overmantle mirror circa 1850. Measures: 142 x 93 H x 14 D.
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Petal Mirror in Black Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Petal Mirror in black pen shell and bronze-patina brass details is inspired by rose petals as they bloom. This is the perfect accent piece to dress u...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XIII Mirrors

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Brass

Karl Springer Style Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror with Brass Keystone
Located in Houston, TX
Karl Springer style Faux Tortoise shell mirror with brass keystone. Large midcentury mirror with faux tortoise shell design topped with a large brass keystone after Karl Springer, c...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Louis XIII Mirrors

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Petal Mirror in Black Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage Regency Uttermost Tortoise Shell Finish Gilt Mirror
Located in west palm beach, FL
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Late 20th Century North American Louis XIII Mirrors

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Mirror

Petal Mirror in Black Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
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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
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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Miroir Languedocien XVIIème Siècle
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
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1690s French Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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Wood

Miroir Languedocien XVIIème Siècle
Miroir Languedocien XVIIème Siècle
H 39.38 in W 34.65 in D 3.15 in
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.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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Giltwood

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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Mercury Glass, Oak

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 ...
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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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Overlay Beveled Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
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19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Overlay Wall Beveled Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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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...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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Italian Round Giltwood Mirror, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having an outer molded edge and inner raised molded edge, with later mirrorplate.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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Giltwood

French Octagonal Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The French octagonal faux mirror with black accents. The mirror plate is new.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

French Repoussé Brass Cushion Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4715, turn of the century French wall mirror can be hung vertically or portrait with original glass in finely brass decorated and ebonised frame. This antique mirror is ready to pl...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Mirrors

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Brass

French Repoussé Brass Cushion Mirror
French Repoussé Brass Cushion Mirror
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Louis Xiii mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,108 and tops out at $6,900 while the average work can sell for $3,960.

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