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.
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
Pair of French entrance chairs from the 18th century, covered with tapestry
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Elegant pair of French chairs from the 18th century which are distinguished by their magnificent carved frame in twisted walnut wood and their impeccable tapestry with floral decorat...
Tapestry, Walnut
$2,555Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XIII Fauteuils Goat and Lion Heads c. 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medaillon, French open armchairs, made circa 1900. The beechwood is finely scupted with motifs typical of the Louis XIII style and with goat and lio...
Upholstery, Beech, Fabric
Antique Eastlake Carved Walnut and Cane Parlor Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Design French chair in the Louis 13 style. Walnut and cane. Good condition Dimensions: Length: 15.75" Width: 18" Height: 18" Seat Height: 35"
Cane, Wood
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.
Oak
2 Henri 2 Style Chairs, with Beautiful Tapestries circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Henri 2 style chairs, with beautiful tapestries; it is necessary to redo the upholstery, but the tapestries are in good condition, can be cleaned and reused...
Tapestry, Beech
Fine Set of 6 Chairs in walnut Louis XIII style
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant set of 6 chairs in walnut-Louis XIII style Very beautiful set which stands out by their good quality The chairs have been checked, re-polished and refilled with an frnch co...
Walnut
$2,153 / set
Two Louis XIII Style chairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 Louis XIII style chairs in oak and velvet, circa 1950 Stable and solid chair, bleached velvet
Oak, Velvet
18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century walnut Os de Mouton chair from France. Recently reupholstered.
Fabric, Walnut
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
$3,141Sale Price / set|20% Off
Six French Dining Chairs Beech Os de Mouton Louis XIII St. Refinished circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Six dining chairs in the Louis XIII style made circa 1960. The name "os de mouton means sheep bones" because the shape of the flesh amounts. The upholstery and the finishing of the w...
Upholstery, Beech
$1,510 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of French 19th century chairs.
Walnut
Louis III Child's Chair - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A charming 19th-century Louis XIII style child's chair in chestnut wood. A very beautiful and unusual small model with a magnificent turning. It is upholstered with a red velvet and...
Chestnut
$4,796Sale Price / set|20% Off
Louis XIII Style Mutton Leg Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Brass
French Louis XIII Style Oak Tall Chair, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having lion mask finials atop a small backrest, the frame of the chair entirely in spiral twisted oak, upholstered in grey velvet and trimmed in nailheads, raised on ball feet.
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...
Brass
$13,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Period Dining Room Side Hallway Chairs Hand Carved
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Period Dining Room Side Hallway Chairs Hand Carved. Three pairs available or a set of six chairs of the 17th century French carved walnut armchair Louis ...
Metal
Swiss Walnut Louis XIII Style Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming swiss carved walnut Louis XIII style armchair.
$1,740Sale Price|70% Off
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...
Walnut
2 Louis XIII Style Armchairs circa 1900 2 Different Models Sold Individually
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Louis XIII style armchairs circa 1900 2 different models sold individually.
Brass
19th Century Cathedra Seat In Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th Century Cathedra Seat In Oak
Oak
French Louis XIII Fauteuil
Located in Vista, CA
Early 20th century oak, with padded arms and turned spindles, floral crest.
Oak
$3,111 / set
Pair of Louis XIII Baroque Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XIII Baroque chairs, circa 1900 ancient restorations.
Eight 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
Velvet, Beech
$6,663 / set
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Eight 20th Century Light Cream Boucle Butterfly Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed and painted in cherry lacquer. Seat and ...
Velvet, Beech
$6,000 / set
H 40 in W 27 in D 24 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils / Armchairs, France Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An attractive & very comfortable pair of giltwood fauteuils, both frames decorated with carved & molded foliate motifs, showing arched crest-rails with upholstered backs, sided by padded armrests...
Giltwood, Fabric
$4,200 / set
H 42.92 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
20th Century Set of Six Catalan Chairs in Carved Walnut and Caned Seats
Located in Miami, FL
20th century set of six Catalan chairs in carved walnut and caned seats. Country chairs.
Cane, Walnut
$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 22 in D 24 in
19th Century Hand Carved Hepplewhite Armchair Desk Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant and graceful hand carved mid-19th century shield back Hepplewhite armchair. The dark mahogany frame is expertly carved all along the frame...
Mahogany
$3,080 / set
H 37.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Carved & Painted Wood & Upholstered Side Chairs, French--Mid 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French set of four carved-wood and upholstered side chairs from the mid 20th century. This vintage set of chairs from France each have carved-w...
Wood
$5,711 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Eight 20th Century Dark Gray Boucle Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in dark gray (...
Velvet, Beech
Set of Eight 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in gray, durab...
Velvet, Beech
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.75 in W 24.75 in D 21.25 in
Antique Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Louis XVI style fauteuil armchairs offer caved walnut frame with foliate crest surmounting medallion...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning pair of Swedish Rococo chairs that are sturdy with nice proportions with hand carved details. This pair has been dry scraped t...
Wood, Paint
$1,875Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 37.5 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Country French provincial or Louis XV style pair of painted fauteuil armchairs. The set features a generous seating area with a vintage butte...
Velvet, Wood
$1,723Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Grassi Red Leather Chairs Set of 4
Located in IT
Set of four vintage chairs by Matteo Grassi, dark red leather. From Italy form 1990s period. Shows light scratches and wear from previous use but remains in fair condition. No stru...
Leather
Sold
H 41.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII Period Needlepoint & Walnut Side Chair
Located in Middleburg, VA
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII period needlepoint & walnut side chair Unusual 17th century French Provincial Louis XIII period side chair made of richly patinated Circass...
Walnut, Upholstery
2 Armchairs and 2 Louis XIII Chairs
Located in Beaune, FR
Very beautiful pair of Armchairs and ils 2 Louis XIII style Chairs with twisted Columns. Richly sculpted, the decorations are very elaborate. The tapestry vas been redone, the seats ...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 49 in W 28 in D 28 in
Antique English PAIR Arm Chairs Fireside Throne Chairs LARGE Needlepoint 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique English PAIR Louis XIII Style Walnut Needlepoint- Petit Point Arm Chairs Throne Chairs Fireside Chairs~~LARGE~~c. 1890s- 1900s Needlepoint and Petit Point fabric up...
Tapestry, Walnut
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 exemplifies the timeless elegance of traditional French craftsmanship. The chairs feature sturdy wooden frames with grace...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 34 in W 17.75 in D 18 in
Set of Six 19th Century French Carved Oak and Leather Upholstered Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a breakfast room or game room table with this elegant set of antique chairs. Crafted in southern France circa 1880 and built of solid oak wood, each sturdy chair stands on t...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 33.5 in W 16 in D 14.25 in
17th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Salt Chair "Chaise a Sel"
Located in Dallas, TX
This "Chaise a sel" or salt chair was created in southern France circa 1650. Built of walnut, the chair stands on front bun feet over baluster-turned uprigh...
Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 20.75 in D 13 in
Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this elegant antique folding step ladder. Crafted in France circa 1970, the metamorphic folding library steps stands on turned stretcher-joined legs ...
Beech
Sold
H 38 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Set of Six 19th Century French Carved Oak and Leather Upholstered Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a breakfast room or game room table with this elegant set of antique chairs. Crafted in southern France circa 1880 and built of solid oa...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 in
Antique French Louis XIII Style Armchair from the 19th Century, Sculpted
Located in Brussels, Brussels
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...
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Sold
H 44.1 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Four French Dining Chairs Oak Os De Mouton Louis XIII Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Four dining chairs in the Louis XIII style made circa 1960. Red leather and studs, oak. Some traces of use, the chairs were little used. Two little marks on the back on one of the...
Oak
Sold
H 35 in W 18.25 in D 16 in
19th Century French Carved Oak and Leather Upholstered Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a breakfast room or game room table with this elegant set of antique chairs; crafted in France circa 1880 and built of oak wood, each sturdy chair stands on turned legs endi...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Louis XIII Period Chairs in Oak
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine pair of Louis XIII chairs in oak from the 17th century Very beautiful turned base The base is connected by an H-shaped spacer and a spacer on the front The chairs are co...
Oak