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Louis XIII Dining Room 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
Set Of 4 Lorraine Chairs From The 18th Century In Oak
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely set of 4 Lorraires oak chairs from the 18th century. This beautiful set of French provenance are in oak and in superb condition. Seat height 4...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

2 Louis XIII Style Chairs in Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely pair of 2 Louis XIII style walnut chairs (20 century) The chairs are from France are in perfect condition. The chairs have been checked, repolished and reupholstered by our ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

10 Louis XIII Os De Mouton Dining Chairs by Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 10 Louis XIII St...
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1980s Vintage Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

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Solid Brass Dining Chair With Horse Hide Upholstery
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 Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Six Louis XIII Dining Chairs in Walnut with Original Leather
Located in Washington, DC
Set of six Louis XIII dining chairs in walnut with original leather.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

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Louis Xiii dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII dining room 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 dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII dining room 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 dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Century Furniture, 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $59,800 while the average work can sell for $2,950.

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