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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.

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Style: Louis XIII
French Luxury Folding 3 Panel Screen, room divider
Located in Waasmunster, BE
French Luxury Folding 3 Panel Screen, room divider
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIII Home Accents

Materials

Glass

French Luxury Folding 3 Panel Screen, room divider
French Luxury Folding 3 Panel Screen, room divider

French Luxury Folding 3 Panel Screen, room divider

17th Century French Walnut Coffer with Brass Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
A large French walnut coffer with exceptional hardware. This coffer is made of solid pieces of walnut. This piece would be ideal for a large room, behind a sofa, in a hall or stair landing...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Home Accents

Materials

Brass

17th Century French Walnut Coffer with Brass Hardware
17th Century French Walnut Coffer with Brass Hardware

17th Century French Walnut Coffer with Brass Hardware

Early 18th Century Louis XIII Style Solid Walnut Coffer or Trunk with Drawer
Located in Birmingham, AL
An early 18th century Louis XIII style coffer or trunk handcrafted of solid old growth French walnut having a beautiful rich and dark color patina, circa 1710. This handsome trunk features typical Renaissance style geometric carvings like the raised lozenge on the front and raised à pointe de diamants or diamond tipped decoration on the side panels. Raised on bun feet. Original iron handles and hardware. Coffers and trunks were used to keep all sorts of treasures under lock and key while still functioning as seats, tables, and even beds for children...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Home Accents

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Louis XIII Style Solid Walnut Coffer or Trunk with Drawer
Early 18th Century Louis XIII Style Solid Walnut Coffer or Trunk with Drawer

Early 18th Century Louis XIII Style Solid Walnut Coffer or Trunk with Drawer

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18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Chestnut Coffer Trunk from the Pyrenees
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Louis Xiii home accents for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII home accents for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage home accents created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with walnut, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII home accents made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France 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 home accents differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,100 and tops out at $4,800 while the average work can sell for $4,450.

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