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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
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

$2,175

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

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

$2,961

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

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Bench with Leather Seat
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Bench with Leather Seat

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Bench with Leather Seat

$1,800

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...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Ralph Lauren "Os de Mouton" Leather Cowhide Upholstered Bench
Ralph Lauren "Os de Mouton" Leather Cowhide Upholstered Bench

Ralph Lauren "Os de Mouton" Leather Cowhide Upholstered Bench

$6,800

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XIII Benches

Materials

Nickel

19th Century Italian Walnut Turned Leg Bench, Newly Upholstered
19th Century Italian Walnut Turned Leg Bench, Newly Upholstered

19th Century Italian Walnut Turned Leg Bench, Newly Upholstered

$3,950

19th Century Italian Walnut Turned Leg Bench, Newly Upholstered

Located in New York, NY

19th century Italian turned leg bench. Walnut. Recently reupholstered in vintage Belgian linen.

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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A French mid 18th century Louis XIII st. patinated cream bench
A French mid 18th century Louis XIII st. patinated cream bench

A French mid 18th century Louis XIII st. patinated cream bench

$14,080

A French mid 18th century Louis XIII st. patinated cream bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful and long French mid 18th century Louis XIII st. patinated cream bench. This elegant bench is raised by bottom ball feet below blocks. The legs have an elegant barley twis...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Wood

Italian Louis XIII Style Walnut and Leather Upholstered Bench, Mid 19th Century
Italian Louis XIII Style Walnut and Leather Upholstered Bench, Mid 19th Century

Italian Louis XIII Style Walnut and Leather Upholstered Bench, Mid 19th Century

$3,470

Italian Louis XIII Style Walnut and Leather Upholstered Bench, Mid 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a rectangular top with hard seat upholstered in leather and trimmed in nailheads, raised on turned legs and joined by an elaborately turned box stretcher

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1850s Italian Antique Louis XIII Benches

Materials

Walnut

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18th Century French Provincial Hardwood Bench with Shaped Back and Sled Legs
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H 25 in W 52.5 in D 17 in

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Early 20th Century French Chestnut Bench
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H 16.75 in W 78.5 in D 11.5 in

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Antique English Jacobean Style Carved Oak Joint Bench Stool
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$1,785

H 12.21 in W 36.23 in D 11.82 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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Located in New York, NY

Perfectly aged Louis XVI carved wood stool with newly upholstered cushion and leaf details to legs. Wonderful carved details throughout.

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20th Century Catalan Bench in Walnut with Upholstered Seat and Arms
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20th Century Catalan Bench in Walnut with Upholstered Seat and Arms

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H 35.44 in W 71.66 in D 20.08 in

20th Century Catalan Bench in Walnut with Upholstered Seat and Arms

Located in Miami, FL

Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style This elegant antique Spanish bench showcases timeless craftsmanship and understated sophistication. Crafted from solid wood...

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19th Century English Walnut Upholstered Bench with Five Turned Legs
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19th Century English Walnut Upholstered Bench with Five Turned Legs

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19th Century English 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

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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19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Hand Painted Upholstered Six-Leg Bench
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H 19 in W 87 in D 18 in

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Hand Painted Upholstered 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 painted church bench. Crafted in northern France circa 1870, and built of solid oak wood, the...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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Louis XIII Bench In Walnut With Its Tapestry
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H 19.3 in W 32.29 in D 15.75 in

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Located in Brussels, Brussels

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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Benches

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

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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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White Sheepskin Louis XIII Style Bench
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Located in Houston, TX

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19th Century European Antique Louis XIII Benches

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19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Velvet Six-Leg Bench
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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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English Walnut Os de Mouton Bench
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H 19.25 in W 43.25 in D 15.25 in

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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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English Os De Mouton Upholstered Bench
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H 18.5 in W 27.75 in D 17 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

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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