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Louis XIII Chairs

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
Number in Set: Single Piece
19th century smoker’s chair in oak
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty smoker's chair dating from the 19th century in Louis XIII French oak, original upholstery fabrics
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Chairs

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Oak

19th century smoker’s chair in oak
19th century smoker’s chair in oak

19th century smoker’s chair in oak

Antique French Louis XIII Highly Carved Oak Armchair Early 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century French Louis XIII style gothic carved oak armchair, the carved crest having trefoil accents, above the back decorated with quatrefoil panels, continuing to the scrolled ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Chairs

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Oak

Antique French Louis XIII Highly Carved Oak Armchair Early 18th Century
Antique French Louis XIII Highly Carved Oak Armchair Early 18th Century

Antique French Louis XIII Highly Carved Oak Armchair Early 18th Century

19th Century Cathedra Seat In Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th Century Cathedra Seat In Oak
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Chairs

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Oak

19th Century Cathedra Seat In Oak
19th Century Cathedra Seat In Oak

19th Century Cathedra Seat In Oak

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 Chairs

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Wood

Armchair French Louis XIII Style Fauteuil 19th Century
Armchair French Louis XIII Style Fauteuil 19th Century

Armchair French Louis XIII Style Fauteuil 19th Century

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 Chairs

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Oak

Antique Hand Carved Louis XIII Highback Armchair, 19th Century
Antique Hand Carved Louis XIII Highback Armchair, 19th Century

Antique Hand Carved Louis XIII Highback Armchair, 19th Century

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 Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Walnut

Antique French Louis XIII Style Armchair from the 19th Century, Sculpted
Antique French Louis XIII Style Armchair from the 19th Century, Sculpted

Antique French Louis XIII Style Armchair from the 19th Century, Sculpted

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 Chairs

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Brass

Louis XIII Style Walnut Leather Library Chair or Throne Chair
Louis XIII Style Walnut Leather Library Chair or Throne Chair

Louis XIII Style Walnut Leather Library Chair or Throne Chair

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 Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Louis XIII Style Arm Chair
Louis XIII Style Arm Chair

Louis XIII Style Arm Chair

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 Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
18th Century Os De Mouton Chair

18th Century Os De Mouton Chair

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...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII Period Needlepoint & Walnut Side Chair
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII Period Needlepoint & Walnut Side Chair

17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII Period Needlepoint & Walnut Side Chair

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.
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Early 20th Century European Louis XIII Chairs

Materials

Brass

2 Louis XIII Style Armchairs circa 1900 2 Different Models Sold Individually
2 Louis XIII Style Armchairs circa 1900 2 Different Models Sold Individually

2 Louis XIII Style Armchairs circa 1900 2 Different Models Sold Individually

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Louis XIII walnut armchair, circa 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Armchair
French Louis XIII Style Walnut Armchair

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Armchair

Swiss Walnut Louis XIII Style Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming swiss carved walnut Louis XIII style armchair.
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Late 18th Century Swiss Antique Louis XIII Chairs

Swiss Walnut Louis XIII Style Fauteuil
Swiss Walnut Louis XIII Style Fauteuil

Swiss Walnut Louis XIII Style Fauteuil

Solid Brass Dining Chair With Horse Hide Upholstery
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The 2-for-1 Chair has contemporary modern lines with old-world comfort and silhouette. Designed with beautiful proportion and scale the 2-for-1 chair has traditional craftsmanship wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIII Chairs

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Dining Chair With Horse Hide Upholstery
Solid Brass Dining Chair With Horse Hide Upholstery

Solid Brass Dining Chair With Horse Hide Upholstery

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.
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Chairs

French Louis XIII Style Oak Tall Chair, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
French Louis XIII Style Oak Tall Chair, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

French Louis XIII Style Oak Tall Chair, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

French Louis XIII Fauteuil
Located in Vista, CA
Early 20th century oak, with padded arms and turned spindles, floral crest.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Louis XIII Fauteuil
French Louis XIII Fauteuil

French Louis XIII Fauteuil

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Located in High Point, NC
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English 19th Century Pair of Oak Hall Chairs

English 19th Century Pair of Oak Hall Chairs

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Located in Stockbridge, GA
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19th Century Portuguese Chair
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Louis XIII Chairs

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H 47.25 in W 26.25 in D 18 in
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H 33.5 in W 16 in D 14.25 in
Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
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Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder

Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder

H 30 in W 20.75 in D 13 in
Pair of Recently Reupholstered Mid-Century High Backed Armchairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of Elegant Mid-Century High Backed Armchairs. Extremely comfortable with Sheraton style straight tapering legs. Recently reupholstered with nail heads. Measure: 42” H 25” W ...
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Pair of Recently Reupholstered Mid-Century High Backed Armchairs
Pair of Recently Reupholstered Mid-Century High Backed Armchairs

Pair of Recently Reupholstered Mid-Century High Backed Armchairs

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Eclectic raffia braid armchair, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Raffia braid armchair, France, circa 1900. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 82 cm, seat height 39 cm, width 60 cm, depth 48 cm
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Eclectic raffia braid armchair, France, circa 1880.

Eclectic raffia braid armchair, France, circa 1880.

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Italian Late Baroque Spiral Turned Walnut Poltrona, Early 18th Century

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Italian Walnut Louis XIII Carved Armchair

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Italian, Liguria, Louis XIV Period Walnut and Upholstered Poltrona

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H 38.5 in W 26 in D 26.5 in
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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French Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs, Eighteen Available
French Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs, Eighteen Available

French Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs, Eighteen Available

H 49 in W 22 in D 27 in
Child-Size French Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Child-size French chair in Louis XIII style: hand carved walnut in pegged construction with mortise and tenon joints. Almost bobbin-style turned legs and stretcher. Dates to the late...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Child-Size French Chair
Child-Size French Chair

Child-Size French Chair

H 22.88 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
Charming 19th Century French Corner Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming 19th century French corner chair.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Chairs

Charming 19th Century French Corner Chair
Charming 19th Century French Corner Chair

Charming 19th Century French Corner Chair

H 30 in W 21 in D 21 in
Oak French Nun’s Chair, circa 17th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon 17th century French “nun’s” chair of handcrafted solid oak. Traditionally found in Catholic convents or monasteries, such chairs were designed t...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Chairs

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Oak

Oak French Nun’s Chair, circa 17th Century
Oak French Nun’s Chair, circa 17th Century

Oak French Nun’s Chair, circa 17th Century

H 33.63 in W 16 in D 14.5 in
19c Louis XIII Style Armchair with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gorgeous Louis XIII style chair featuring intricate scrolled walnut details, pawed feet, and original Aubusson Tapestry coverings. Some wear to tapestry, consistent with use and age.
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19c Louis XIII Style Armchair with Aubusson Tapestry
19c Louis XIII Style Armchair with Aubusson Tapestry

19c Louis XIII Style Armchair with Aubusson Tapestry

H 44 in W 26 in D 22 in

Louis Xiii chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs 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 chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Ferguson Copeland, and Troy Smith Studio. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $858 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $2,500.

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