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Louis XIII Benches

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
Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s
By Valenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful mid-20th century Louis XIII style walnut bench or footstool with finely turned legs, stretcher and upholstered seat. Manufactured by Valentí, Spain, 1940s. This original V...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Benches

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Brass

Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s
Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s

Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s

Theodore Alexander Louis XIII Style Leather Bench with Turned Hardwood Legs
By Theodore Alexander
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...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIII Benches

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Leather, Hardwood

Theodore Alexander Louis XIII Style Leather Bench with Turned Hardwood Legs
Theodore Alexander Louis XIII Style Leather Bench with Turned Hardwood Legs

Theodore Alexander Louis XIII Style Leather Bench with Turned Hardwood Legs

19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Add extra seating to a hallway, den or living room with this elegant antique bench with back. Crafted in southern France circa 1850, this stu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Walnut, Fabric

19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Upholstered Seat
19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Upholstered Seat

19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Upholstered Seat

Louis XIII Bench In Walnut With Its Tapestry
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely Louis XIII style bench in walnut covered with a tapestry Very beautiful little model which has a superb turning The bench is covered with a very beautiful tapestry represen...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Walnut

Louis XIII Bench In Walnut With Its Tapestry
Louis XIII Bench In Walnut With Its Tapestry

Louis XIII Bench In Walnut With Its Tapestry

Pair Italian Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Trestle-Form Benches, mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sold as a pair these benches have long single board planks raised on turned and block trestle-form legs terminating in ball feet
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Fruitwood

Pair Italian Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Trestle-Form Benches, mid 19th century
Pair Italian Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Trestle-Form Benches, mid 19th century

Pair Italian Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Trestle-Form Benches, mid 19th century

Pair of Extremely Long French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of extremely long French mid 18th century Louis XIII st. patinated cream benches. Each bench is raised by bottom ball feet below blocks. T...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Wood

Pair of Extremely Long French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Benches
Pair of Extremely Long French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Benches

Pair of Extremely Long French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Benches

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18th Century Pine Long Benches
Located in Billingshurst, GB
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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18th Century Pine Long Benches
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H 18 in W 146 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Bench-stools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish pair of Louis XVI style benches (interchangeable as footstools or ottomans) dating to the 1700’s. These classically styled benches have...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Bench-stools
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Bench-stools

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H 18.25 in W 19.5 in D 14.75 in
French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Bench
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely French 1920s Louis XV style bench features a fruitwood frame with hand carved floral motifs. The frame is sturdy but could benefit from polishing. The tapestry style fabr...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIII Benches

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Fruitwood, Upholstery

French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Bench
French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Bench

French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Bench

H 17 in W 42 in D 15 in
Louis XIII Oak Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Square with Fortuny upholstered seat. Turned legs with box stretcher.
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1690s European Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Louis XIII Oak Bench

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H 17 in W 16 in D 16 in
Wonderful Pair Milo Baughman Style Chrome X Base Bench Stools Midcentury
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Milo Baughman chrome X base stools. We love the large scale size of these measuring 21" T x 23” W x 21" D. The tops were upholstered in white faux leather a few yea...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XIII Benches

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Chrome

Wonderful Pair Milo Baughman Style Chrome X Base Bench Stools Midcentury
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H 21 in W 23 in D 21 in
French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI-Style Bench with Cane Seat
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An extraordinary little carved oak bench from 19th century France. This wonderful petite bench was made in the Louis XVI style and has a sinuously shaped top with a cane seat that is...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Oak

French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI-Style Bench with Cane Seat
French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI-Style Bench with Cane Seat

French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI-Style Bench with Cane Seat

H 20.38 in W 35.5 in D 15.5 in
Turn of the Century English Oak 1900s Bench with Turned Baluster Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Turn of the Century oak bench from circa 1900 with turned baluster legs and side stretchers. This English Turn of the Century oak bench from circa 1900 captures our attent...
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Early 20th Century English Louis XIII Benches

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Oak

Turn of the Century English Oak 1900s Bench with Turned Baluster Legs
Turn of the Century English Oak 1900s Bench with Turned Baluster Legs

Turn of the Century English Oak 1900s Bench with Turned Baluster Legs

H 18.5 in W 66 in D 12.75 in
19th Century Italian Primitive Bench
Located in Nijlen, BE
This primitive Italian bench is an addition to any interior. Handy sitting comfort, for example in a utility room to put on your shoes.... All-round item. Beautiful in its simplicity...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Oak

19th Century Italian Primitive Bench
19th Century Italian Primitive Bench

19th Century Italian Primitive Bench

H 18.51 in W 31.5 in D 12.21 in
Louis XV Style Walnut Caned Bench, French Mid 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Made of a walnut frame with a caned seating area, this walnut bench has cabriole legs with scroll feet separated by a stretcher. Beautiful designs are carved into the wood of the bench along the sides and legs. The French piece dates back to the mid 20th century and is embellished with carvings classic to the Louis XV style. The piece is part of the collection from The French Antique Shop...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Benches

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Cane, Wood

Louis XV Style Walnut Caned Bench, French Mid 20th Century
Louis XV Style Walnut Caned Bench, French Mid 20th Century

Louis XV Style Walnut Caned Bench, French Mid 20th Century

H 18.5 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Louis XVI Style Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular newly upholstered seat with circular tapered carved legs.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Benches

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Louis XVI Style Walnut Bench
Louis XVI Style Walnut Bench

Louis XVI Style Walnut Bench

H 20.88 in W 39 in D 15.75 in
Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Bamboo Turned Bench
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Aesthetic Movement ebonized wood bench with bamboo style turnings and gilt decoration, circa 1920s.
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1920s Unknown Vintage Louis XIII Benches

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Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Bamboo Turned Bench
Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Bamboo Turned Bench

Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Bamboo Turned Bench

H 20 in Dm 22 in
Antique English Jacobean Style Carved Oak Joint Bench Stool
Located in London, GB
Antique English Jacobean style carved oak joint bench stool circa 1920 A good size piece. Of good solid construction. Expected signs of wear to plank top, commensurate of age, ol...
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Early 20th Century English Louis XIII Benches

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Oak

Antique English Jacobean Style Carved Oak Joint Bench Stool
Antique English Jacobean Style Carved Oak Joint Bench Stool

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H 12.21 in W 36.23 in D 11.82 in
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Louis XIV Walnut Os De Mouton Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With old red upholstery and carved curved legs joined by a conforming stretcher.
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1740s French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Louis XIV Walnut Os De Mouton Bench

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H 18.5 in W 41.5 in D 17.25 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Hand Painted Upholstered Six-Leg Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
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19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Hand Painted Upholstered Six-Leg Bench
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Hand Painted Upholstered Six-Leg Bench

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Hand Painted Upholstered Six-Leg Bench

H 19 in W 87 in D 18 in
19th Century English Oak Barley Twist Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century English Oak Barley Twist Bench with new upholstery
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19th Century English Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century English Oak Barley Twist Bench
19th Century English Oak Barley Twist Bench

19th Century English Oak Barley Twist Bench

H 18 in W 44 in D 14.5 in
Pair Italian Louis XIII Period Dark Walnut Leather Upholstered Benches, ca. 1690
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having square, possibly original, leather upholstered tops trimmed in large antique brass nailheads, the seats raised on skillfully turned legs with turned stretchers, shaped feet
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1690s Italian Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Leather, Walnut

Pair Italian Louis XIII Period Dark Walnut Leather Upholstered Benches, ca. 1690
Pair Italian Louis XIII Period Dark Walnut Leather Upholstered Benches, ca. 1690

Pair Italian Louis XIII Period Dark Walnut Leather Upholstered Benches, ca. 1690

H 19.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Italian Louis XIII Style Light Walnut & Upholstered Large Bench, 2nd half 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a mohair upholstered seat with fringed decoration, the frame of lights walnut with turned legs joined by an double h-form stretcher
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1870s Italian Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Walnut

Italian Louis XIII Style Light Walnut & Upholstered Large Bench, 2nd half 19thc
Italian Louis XIII Style Light Walnut & Upholstered Large Bench, 2nd half 19thc

Italian Louis XIII Style Light Walnut & Upholstered Large Bench, 2nd half 19thc

H 18 in W 73.5 in D 27.5 in
White Sheepskin Louis XIII Style Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Flemish 19th century Louis XIII style hand carved bench on casters newly upholstered in a white sheepskin shearling.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Wood

White Sheepskin Louis XIII Style Bench
White Sheepskin Louis XIII Style Bench

White Sheepskin Louis XIII Style Bench

H 17 in W 43.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Velvet Six-Leg Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hall way or add extra seating to a den or game room with this elegant antique Gothic style bench. Crafted in southern France circa 1870, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Velvet Six-Leg Bench
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Velvet Six-Leg Bench

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Velvet Six-Leg Bench

H 19.5 in W 72 in D 21 in
English Walnut Os de Mouton Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic English walnut os de mouton bench, recently upholstered in a beautiful neutral fabric fixed to the frame at the legs with decorative brass nai...
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19th Century English Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

English Walnut Os de Mouton Bench
English Walnut Os de Mouton Bench

English Walnut Os de Mouton Bench

H 19.25 in W 43.25 in D 15.25 in
English Os De Mouton Upholstered Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic English walnut os de mouton bench, recently upholstered in a beautiful neutral fabric fixed to the frame at the legs with decorative brass nai...
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19th Century English Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Metal, Brass

English Os De Mouton Upholstered Bench
English Os De Mouton Upholstered Bench

English Os De Mouton Upholstered Bench

H 18.5 in W 27.75 in D 17 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Add extra seating to a hallway, den or living room with this elegant antique bench with back. Crafted in southern France circa 1850, this fru...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Walnut, Tapestry, Velvet

19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Aubusson Tapestry
19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Aubusson Tapestry

19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Aubusson Tapestry

H 37.5 in W 70 in D 23 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Needlepoint
Located in Dallas, TX
Add extra seating to a hallway, den or living room with this elegant, antique bench. Crafted in France circa 1860, this fruit wood piece features four delicately carved barley twist ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Needlepoint
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Needlepoint

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Needlepoint

H 19.5 in W 27 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Benches with Red Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hall way or add extra seating to a living room with this elegant pair of vintage benches. Crafted in France circa 1960 and built of so...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Benches

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Benches with Red Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Benches with Red Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Benches with Red Upholstery

H 19.5 in W 37 in D 16.5 in

Louis Xiii benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII benches 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 benches 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 benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include and Valenti. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,600 and tops out at $25,600 while the average work can sell for $2,806.

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