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Louis XIII Armchairs

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
Pair of Louis XIII Style Walnut Barstools by Dennis & Leen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of walnut barstools designed by Dennis & Leen in the manner of 17th century French Louis XIII. The frames have a triangular form constru...
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20th Century American Louis XIII Armchairs

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Brass

Theodore Alexander French Louis XIII Style Walnut Barley Twist Leather Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander Louis XIII style Arm Chair, circa late 20th century. Features a walnut finish with a high leather upholstered back over padded scrolled arms and barley twist suppo...
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Late 20th Century Louis XIII Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XIII Style Walnut Os de Mouton Chairs with Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XIII style walnut os de mouton legs armchairs from the 20th century with large scrolling arms. Discover the timeless elegance and robust charm of these French ...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century Louis XIII Style Arm Chair in Taupe Silk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Generous proportions make this chair a favorite for all. Curved arms cascade down to the turned legs and stretchers. Needs new upholstery.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Silk

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French Louis XIII style armchairs features hand carved Renaissance female figures that support the hand turned barley twist armrests. The seats r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Armchair In Carved Walnut And Tapestry, Late 17th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Armchair In Carved Walnut And wool Tapestry, Late 17th Century
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Late 17th Century European Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Wool, Walnut

Louis XIII-style 19th Century French Walnut Throne Seating Set
Located in Lučenec, SK
This elegant 19th century Renaissance Revival seating set with new upholstery and hand-carved walnut legs, circa 1870s. It is a solid wooden construction it features a highly decorat...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XIII / Haute Epoque style armchair with women sculpted on the armrests.
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Beautiful Louis XIII / Haute Epoque style armchair with sculpted women on the armrests. Late 19th century. Most certainly inspired by a pair of armchairs circa 1640 kept at the Louv...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Pair Of Antique French Fauteuil Walnut Armchairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial pair of 19th century Louis XIII style carved walnut French fauteuil armchairs. The chairs have block and turned front legs connected by a centre turned stretcher with tur...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of Louis XIII style armchairs in walnut circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of original Louis XIII style armchairs in oak circa 1930, new fabric fabric in good condition, small hole at the back
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIII Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of original Louis XIII style armchairs in oak circa 1930, new fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of original Louis XIII style armchairs in oak circa 1930, new fabric,
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIII Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Large Louis XIII style armchair, in walnut, from the 19th century. New fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Louis XIII style armchair, in walnut, from the 19th century. New fabric
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair French Os De Mouton Dining Arm Chairs with Restored Frames and Coil Springs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Classic Os De Mouton Arm Chairs that are old enough to have been assembled with wood pegs. When we see the wooden peg construction it generally indicates that the chai...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Wood

19th Century French Pair of Walnut Hand Carved Low Back Armchairs
Located in Sofia, BG
French pair of low back walnut armchairs with gorgeous armrests. Feet turned with spacer in X. Style Louis XIII, 19th century. Measures: Height 86 cm, width 63 cm, depth 51 cm.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French walnut armchair newly upholstered in white ticking. Leaf-carved sweeping arms. Raised upon barley-twist legs joined by barley-twist under-stretchers. Note: Origi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XIII Style Walnut French Fauteuil with Scrolling Arms and Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single French Louis XIII style walnut armchair from the 19th century with large scrolling arms and turned base. This single French Louis XIII style walnut armchair, dating back to ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Armchair with Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XIII style French walnut armchair from the 19th century with arched top back, turned base and large scrolling arms. This 19th-century French walnut armchair, crafted in the e...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

Neo-Renaissance putti armchair in sculpted wood, Louis XIII style, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Élégant fauteuil italien en noyer richement sculpté surmonté de deux Putti enlacés et dont l'assise à été restaurée. Il est de style Louis XIII néo-Renaissance. Très décoratif, très...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Wood, Walnut

Louis XIII Style 19th Century French Os de Mouton Walnut Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XIII style os de mouton carved walnut armchairs from the 19th century with large scrolling arms. Behold the timeless elegance of this pair of French Louis XIII...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

Antique Hand Carved Louis XIII Highback Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
Antique hand carved Louis XII highback armchair, late 19th century. New upholstery.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Oak

Antique French Louis XIII Style Armchair from the 19th Century, Sculpted
Located in Vorst, BE
Renaissance Louis XIII style Armchair with sculpted armrests. Armrests and base turned in a spiral. Bust of a woman sculpted at the ends of the armrests. Solid stained beech or wa...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech, Walnut

Large 18th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Fauteuil
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 18th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Fauteuil
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Walnut

Two Louis XIII Style Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Louis XIII style armchairs, circa 1900.  
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Tapestry, Oak

Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XIII Style Mouton Arm Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XIII Style Mouton Arm Chairs. Exquisite and timeless, this pair of late 19th-century Louis XIII style mouton arm chairs epitomizes sophistication and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Metal

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Armchairs - Set of Two
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, a study or an office with these two antique walnut armchairs. Crafted in Southern France, circa 1850, each tall fruitwood chair stands on straight turned legs over a bottom stretcher; the armchair features a tall rectangular and each chair is dressed with open scroll armrests. Both pieces are upholstered with a colorful look alike...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Armchair French Louis XIII Style Fauteuil 19th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
19th century from French or Spanish. Louis XIII, It does not need to be reupholstered. The fabric is kept in very good condition, with minimal scratches almost invisible on the up...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Wood

Louis XIII Style Os De Mouton Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Os de Mouton arm chair. Louis XIII style. Manufactured around 1890. Covered with Pierre Frey Mohair. Chair are located in our NYC showr...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Mohair, Walnut

Antique French Armchair in the Style of Louis XIII in Unrestored Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Upholstered Armchair probably made in the early 1900s and requires restoration. We are offering several Antique French Armchairs on 1stdibs and most all of the Antique...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Fauteuil with Os de Mouton Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style walnut fauteuil from the 19th century, with os de mouton base, large scrolling arms and red upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, this waln...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Oak and Leather Desk Armchair from the Pyrenees
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Southern France circa 1890, and built of oak wood, the comfortable armchair stands on front turned legs with bottom stretcher; it features a wide seat, open armrests and a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 17th century Louis XIII barley twist armchairs are perfect for adding an Old World touch to any decor. handcrafted from solid old-growth French walnut, each features a framework...
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1690s French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Oak, Mohair

Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery will make a handsome addition to any room! Tall, fully upholstered seatbacks combine with a generous seat to provide...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

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Tapestry, Fruitwood

Louis XIII Style Walnut Leather Library Chair or Throne Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing 19th century French Louis XIII style library chair or throne chair crafted from walnut. The grand chair features a square flat back and generous square seat which are both d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Brass

French 19th Century Pair of Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Nice twisted arms on those chairs, so different, very comfortable as well.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Pair of French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Os de Mouton Wooden Fauteuils
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XIII style wooden os de mouton armchairs from the 19th century, with slanted camelbacks, large scrolling arms, cross stretchers and used upholstery. Created in...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century walnut Os de Mouton chair from France. Recently reupholstered.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs are generously sized to provide abundant comfort while presenting a splendid Old World style into t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

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Chenille, Oak

19th Century French Giltwood Single Open Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French giltwood single open arm chair with finely carved lyre motif. This chair is comfortable, strong and sturdy.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Walnut, Giltwood

Louis XIII Office Armchair in Leather and Carved Walnut, France, circa 1860
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Large armchair / throne for living room or desk / office. Walnut structure carved on a floral theme (flowers and acanthus leaves on the armrests). Seat and back covered in leather...
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1860s French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Two Louis XIII Style Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Louis XIII style armchairs, circa 1900.  
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Tapestry, Oak

Pair of Louis XIII Revival Open Walnut Armchairs French, 19th Century to Recover
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs Louis XIII revival, Very fine wood carving work To be recovered. circa 1850. Very good condition. Frames sound and s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Fauteuils, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XIII Fauteuils, armchairs were sculpted from solid fruitwood, and feature gracefully scrolled armrests coupled with ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Mohair, Fruitwood

Large-Scale French Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale French baroque armchair dating to early 18th century. Hand-carved in Louis XIII style in walnut with turned stretchers. Newly uphol...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Steel

Louis XIII Style Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive French arm chair chair is carved from walnut and features an upholstered antique tapestry back and boiled wool seat. The original seat cushion stuffing has been suppl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Walnut

Louis XIII Period Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XIII period armchair Many wear and old restorations; Nevertheless this chair is stable and functional.
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17th Century European Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Beech

17th Century Walnut Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 17th century French walnut armchair from the Dordogne region. The typical baluster shaped legs under a high back with upholstered armrest concealing tray supports. Armchairs as the...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Louis III Style Armchairs in Sculpted Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis III style armchairs in sculpted oak.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

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Oak

19th Century Louis XIII Style Salon Suite, Armchairs and Sofa
Located in Lucenec, SK
Late 19th century antique throne chairs and sofa in hand carved oak in the Louis XIII style with carved acanthus-leaf on scrolled arms & feet, and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Oak

Large French Louis XIII Wingback Armchair, with Headrests, 18th-Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XIII wingback armchair, with headrests, 18th-century. A fine example of French craftsmanship. Rare find with bronze carrying mounted handles on both on sides of...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Wood

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Oak Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XIII st. oak armchairs. Each armchair is raised by fine ball feet below block and turned legs and beautifully turned ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Oak

Antique French Os De Mouton Armchair or Throne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French large armchair, in the style of Os De Mouton, which first appeared in the time of Louis XIII. Os De Mouton means; sheep or mutton bone. Our old plank restoration depar...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Os De Mouton Oak Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Louis XIII st. Os de Mouton oak armchairs. The four scrolled legs are joined by an H stretcher. The S scrolled arms are richly carved with impr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

19th Century Louis XIII Style Throne Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century Louis XIII style Throne armchair.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Walnut

Antique Pair of French Arm or Throne Chairs, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique pair of French armchairs from the late 1800s in an as found condition, meaning that, they will require restoration and new upholstery. This particular pair of antique French ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Abalone, Upholstery, Wood

two Louis XIII Style Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
two Louis XIII style armchairs, circa 1900 Different tapestry on each armchair. The tapestries are with birds and fantastic animals are in good condition and can be reused; on the ot...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Tapestry, Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Armchairs with Ram Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, a study or an office with this elegant pair of antique walnut armchairs. Crafted in Southern France, circa 1870, each ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Silk, Walnut

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XIII armchairs are of a grand size for their time, making them ideal for 21st century homes! Beautifully carv...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Fruitwood

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.
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Late 17th Century Antique Louis XIII Armchairs

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Walnut

Louis Xiii armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include and Dennis & Leen. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $775 and tops out at $16,000 while the average work can sell for $2,975.

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