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.
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Writing Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Handsome late 19th-century French walnut writing table or side table in the Louis XIII style, sourced in Provence, France. The table features a rectangular paneled top above two spac...
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XIII Bleached Solid Oak Desk
Located in Carmine, TX
French 19th Century Louis XIII Bleached Solid Oak Desk — Impressive carved solid oak writing desk featuring elaborate floral and foliate decoration, barley-twist legs, stretcher base...
Oak
Early 19th Century French Oak Dining Table, Louis XIII Style, Provence
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this early 19th-century French oak dining table is crafted in the Louis XIII style, reflecting the enduring influence of 17th-century French design on pr...
Oak
Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Oak Mutton Leg Dining Chairs, Tapestry
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six French oak mutton leg side chairs or dining chairs from the mid twentieth century are of hand pegged construction. These tall dining chairs with arched backs are upho...
Tapestry, Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Writing Desk with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Astoria, NY
Crafted in France during the late 19th century, this Louis XIII style writing desk was sourced in Provence and is beautifully constructed from solid oak. The rectangular top is forme...
Brass
19th-C. French Louis XVIII Style Rush & Carved Walnut Bobbin Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful pair of 19th century French Louis XVIII style carved walnut bobbin turned arm chairs with rush seats and backs. The carved frames are in very good condition. The ...
Rush, Walnut
Ralph Lauren "Os de Mouton" Leather Cowhide Upholstered Bench
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A beautifully crafted Italian "Os de Mouton" bench crafted from beechwood with hair on hide leather upholstery designed by Ralph Lauren measuring nearly 5 feet long. The piece featur...
Nickel
French 19th Century Set of Ten Os de Mouton Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A suite of ten dining chairs from 19th century France composed of (8) side chairs and (2) armchairs all upholstered in a needlepoint material inspired by Verdure tapestry. Thick, oak...
Metal
French 19th Century Louis XIII Walnut Barley Twist Writing Desk
Located in Carmine, TX
A charming 19th-century French writing desk crafted in solid walnut, showcasing beautifully carved barley twist legs and matching stretcher supports. The single drawer is adorned wit...
Walnut
Antique French Oak Extension Table with Barley Twist Legs, Late 19th Century
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique oak extension table was made in France in the late 19th century and is a striking example of traditional craftsmanship with strong historical character. The table stands...
Oak
Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Writing Table or Side Table, Late 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
An antique French Louis XIII style oak table sourced in Provence, dating to the late 19th century. Structurally revised in our workshop and finished with a fresh wax, the table prese...
Oak
Antique Italian Burl Wood Carved Legs Sewing Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian sewing table ideal as side or end table, characterized by typical beveled edge table top with the typical compartments in the central drawer with brass key ...
Wood
Pair of Louis XIII-style “Os de Mouton” Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant pair of upholstered Louis XIII-style, high-back side chairs showcases classic European aristocratic design, mixing formal geometry with grand baroque lines. As a pair, t...
Brass
$3,050Sale Price|20% Off
French Walnut Desk, Side Table or Writing Table, Louis XIII
Located in Labrit, Landes
French desk or side table, made circa 1660 Massive walnut and iron handles. Nice antique patina. The turned legs and bars are typical of the Louis XIII style. Legroom height and dept...
Iron
Early 20th Century French Oak Monastery Refectory Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Built with the strong proportions and straightforward craftsmanship associated with traditional French monastery furniture, this antique oak table has an especially appealing architectural presence. Crafted in France circa 1920, the substantial farm table features a thick rectangular planked top with softly rounded corners, molded edges, visible wooden pegs, and beautifully varied grain that gives the surface genuine character. The top rests on two heavy trestle-form supports joined by a long mortise-and-tenon cross stretcher secured with exposed wooden wedges. Each support terminates in broad molded shoe feet, giving the table a grounded silhouette while reinforcing its French Provincial character. The restrained construction, generous scale, and warm oak surface are closely associated with refectory and monastery tables originally designed for communal dining. The tabletop retains attractive age marks, subtle color variation, and evidence of long use, all contributing to its authentic antique appearance. One shoe foot shows an old filled separation, visible on close inspection and stable in use. This antique monastery table...
Oak
18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Library Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome and beautifully patinated 18th century French Provincial walnut library table or desk crafted in the Louis XIII Baroque taste. The piece features a long rectangular plank ...
Walnut
Set of Fourteen Baroque Style Os de Mouton Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of fourteen bespoke walnut dining chairs designed in the opulent baroque Louis XIII taste. The chairs feature large walnut frames with iconic tall flat hump crest backs sup...
Velvet, Faux Leather, Hardwood
$5,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Throne Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French 19th century Revival Louis XIII style throne armchairs with hand carved figures on the raised arm rests and top of the chair backs...
Velvet, Oak
Set of Eight 20th Century French Mutton Leg Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of eight 20th-century French mutton-leg side chairs features a classic design inspired by Louis XIII aesthetics. Crafted from walnut, a wood prized for its strength and rich...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Louis VIII Vanity, Flip Lid Mirror with Marquetry and Bronze Mounts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous French vanity with a flip lid top which opens to reveal a divided tray atop a drawer. Great craftsmanship in the Marquetry with cross banding. Br...
Bronze
Mid-Century Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Crystal Decanter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-blown Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII crystal decanter bottle with stopper, circa 1957-1967. This piece is an exact replica of a rare decanter us...
Crystal
$956Sale Price / set|20% Off
CENTURY FURNITURE French Louis XIII Os de Mouton Armchairs a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Cotton, Wood
Louis XIII period walnut Wardrobe - 17th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A very beautiful natural walnut armoire with two doors, featuring a wide diamond-point decoration. The cornice is straight. The armoire rests on curly feet. Louis XIII period - 17th...
Walnut
19th Century Tall French Bleached Carved Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
This tall oak bookcase is statuesque in size and detail. At over 9' tall, carved fruit, leaves, lion heads, flourishes and more add to its strong presence. Even the sides are paneled...
Glass, Oak, Paint
18th Century French Bleached Oak Monastery Refectory Farm Table on Trestle Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1780, this antique monastery refectory table embodies the strength and rustic character of traditional provincial craftsmanship. The long rectangular top is c...
Oak
French Louis XIII Limestone Fireplace Mantel with Monumental Upper Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
A remarkable original French Louis XIII fireplace mantel with its monumental upper mantel, masterfully carved from solid limestone and once forming the architectural centrepiece of a...
Limestone
Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s It looks like it is still the original cover. It does have a few slight signs of wear, but it still looks really good. ...
Metal
"Canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED
Located in Mouscron, WHT
"lit à baldaquin " in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX completely restored for the filming of a historical film custom-made box spring and mattress new tapestry... the box sprin...
Walnut
Set of Eight Antique French Louis XIII Walnut Dining Chairs, Late 18th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
A modern, quietly luxurious interpretation of classic Louis XIII lines, these chairs blend French coastal softness with a refined contemporary sensibility. Sourced in Provence, this ...
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 8 French Louis XIII Style Os De Mouton Walnut Dining Chairs in Blue Plaid
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully restored set of eight 20th-century French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XIII style and sourced from Provence, France. The set includes six side chairs and two matc...
Fabric, Cotton, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Louis XIII Style Armchairs France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful pair of 19th-century armchairs in the Louis XIII style, recognizable for their turned-wood frame and the characteristic H-stretcher. They feature tall, slightly shaped back...
Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Style Fireplace Mantel - Authentic Buxy Ston
Located in Beervelde, BE
Inspired by the monumental limestone fireplaces that once graced the finest French châteaux, this late 20th century French Louis XIII style fireplace mantel has been masterfully carv...
Limestone
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Bench with Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French bench was crafted circa 1920 and reflects the bold architectural character of the Louis XIII style. Constructed in solid walnut, the frame features substa...
Leather, Walnut
Vintage French Gilt Brass Monstrance
Located in Montreal, QC
This a typical form for a monstrance. The host is placed in the central glass frame, from which radiates a sunburst frame beneath the cross. The motto in white and blue enamel is u...
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIII Seven-Leg Chestnut Farmhouse Racetrack Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This interesting antique farmhouse table was crafted in southern France circa 1880 and reflects the enduring vernacular traditions of the Louis XIII style. Built in chestnut, the tab...
Chestnut
19th Century Hand-Crafted Antique Oak Monastery Reading Table, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Antique Renaissance style Dining or Refectory table 19th century Monastery or Farm house, France. Featured in Solid Oak with a really nice patina. Make an impression in your in...
Oak
Louis XIII Style Pair of Os de Mouton Arm Chairs, 1890's.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis XIII Style Pair of Os de Mouton Arm Chairs, 1890's. Manufactured around 1890 covered with Pierre Frey Mohair.
Mohair, Wood
Louis XIII Farmhouse Table in Solid Wood with Extensions, 20th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis XIII style farmhouse table with two integrated 80cm extensions for a total opening of 300cm. Height under the apron: 61cm. Additional information: Period: 20th century Styl...
Wood
19th Century French Louis XIII Chestnut and Oak Refectory Monastery Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional antique French refectory farm table was crafted in southern France circa 1880 from solid old-growth chestnut and oak. The remarkable two-plank top showcases the natu...
Chestnut, Oak
Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance. Direct from France, a fabulous antique French octagon table, with impressive details, including bar...
Oak
18th Century Spanish Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful 18th Century Spanish table is made of Iron and oak wood. It is the furniture of the south of France.
Oak
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretaire Abattant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early-mid 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany secretaire abattant The top having a drawer above the drop front with felt writing surface, multiple compartments/drawers. Bottom hal...
Brass
Baccarat Crystal Rémy Martin “Centaure” Decanter Donut Shell Form France 1960s
By Baccarat
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Baccarat Crystal Rémy Martin “Centaure” Decanter, Donut Shell Form, France, circa 1960s A rare and iconic mid-century crystal decanter produced by Baccarat exclusively for Rémy Marti...
Crystal
Theodore Alexander Louis XIII Style Leather Bench with Turned Hardwood Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Louis XIII-style bench by Theodore Alexander, showcasing refined craftsmanship and classic European elegance. Resting on six robust, turned legs, this hardwood bench offers a subst...
Leather, Hardwood
Italian chest of drawers in walnut, late 17th century
Located in Vo', Veneto
Italian Chest of Drawers in Walnut A beautifully crafted Italian chest of drawers made of walnut, featuring curved lines and a sturdy solid wood frame, ideal for classic interiors. ...
Nutwood, Walnut
Rustic 18th/19th C. Mediterranean Provincial Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive and truly Provincial antique walnut table from the estate of legendary American businessman, T. Boone Pickens. Born in the charming countryside of Provence, Southeastern France, directly on the border of Italy and the Mediterranean sea, in the early 19th century, possibly 18th century. Hand-crafted from warm, rich walnut, with superb grain pattern, ornate Louis XIII style, showing heavy Italian Mediterranean influence, substantial size and proportions, featuring a rectangular top with carved molded edge, atop single large frieze drawer, with hand carved dovetail joints, paneled drawer front and original wooden pull, over a shaped apron with spiral scroll incised decorative accent. High quality craftsmanship throughout including pegged mortise tenoned joinery, rising elegantly on hand turned legs joined by finial topped "X" form turned cross-stretcher, terminating on ball feet. Retaining beautiful original patina over the whole. The exceptional antique, circa 1800, is as warm and attractive as it is functional. It can be used many different ways, including as a center table, oversized hall console or sofa table, sideboard server or credenza stand, standing desk, countertop height kitchen work island...
Walnut
Louis XIII Style Oak Farmhouse Table, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis XIII style farmhouse table with turned solid oak legs. Exceptional condition (just cleaned and waxed). Ideal height under the apron: 62.5 cm Additional information: Peri...
Oak
Rich and Vintage Colourful Marble Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Sculpted in the 19th century, this one-of-a-kind Italian marble fireplace surround embodies the quiet power of the bolection profile: a generous, convex moulding that frames the fire...
Marble
Antique French Console Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk Renaissance c1890
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Console Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk Renaissance c1890. Direct from France, a highly carved antique French sofa table or writing desk, versatile for so man...
Oak
19th Century French Louis XIII Provincial Bleached Oak Refectory Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1890, this substantial antique trestle dining table embodies the honest, utilitarian beauty of Louis XIII furnitur...
Iron
Pair of French Baroque Walnut Needlework Armchairs of the Late 17th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of well carved Baroque needlework armchairs. Colorful but later needlework probably 19th century in period form.
Walnut
Important Antwerp Cabinet In Tortoiseshell, Ebony And Bronze, 17th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Important Antwerp Cabinet In tortoiseshell, ebony And Bronze, theater in ebony and bone marquetry
Bronze
Antique French Louis XIII Style Draw Leaf Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique French Louis XIII style oak draw leaf extending dining table with barley twist legs. This table has been lovingly restored...
Oak
Antique French Louis XIII Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Cane Seats - Set of 12
Located in Astoria, NY
A grand set of twelve mid-19th century French Louis XIII style dining chairs, sourced from Provence, France. Each chair is hand-crafted from solid walnut and features a rectangular s...
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Trestle Refectory Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1900, this impressive antique refectory dining table embodies the rustic elegance of traditional farmhouse furni...
Oak
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine 19th century French carved oak library table, or writing table desk made in the grand Louis XIII taste. Features thick barley twist legs conjoined on the bottom with barley twis...
Oak
Early 20th C. French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Table on Turned Baluster Supports
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring rustic warmth and timeless craftsmanship to your dining space with this antique solid oak farm table from France, circa 1920. Crafted in the Louis XIII style, the rectangular p...
Oak
Set of Four French 20th Century Louis XIII Style Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in France in the twentieth century, this set of four Louis XIII style armchairs has high backs in the manner of the seventeenth-century style. The Louis XIII style, a revival of...
Wood
French Sculptural Baroque Style Desk in Stained Pine, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fabolous french baroque style freestanding desk in solid stained pined. Finely handcrafted in the first half of the 20th century. Decorative decadent carvings. This fine desk w...
Pine
Set of (6) Antique French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Hand-Washed Irish Linen.
Located in Highwood, IL
Set of (6) Antique French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Hand-Washed Irish Linen. The name “os de mouton” (French meaning sheep-bone) refers to the shape of the lower frame of the ch...
Brass