Louis XIII Sofas

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.

Style: Louis XIII

Louis XIII Os De Mouton Settee, Cuir De Cordoue 17th Century Parcel Gilt Leather

$28,000Sale Price|33% Off

Louis XIII Os De Mouton Settee, Cuir De Cordoue 17th Century Parcel Gilt Leather

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An extremely rare Louis XIII 'os de mouton' settee covered in 17th century parcel gilt leather. An 'os de mouton' settee covered in parcel gilt French leather from the Rhone valley, presumably the Avignon region. The leather dates to the late 17th or early 18th century and survives in a remarkable state of preservation. A walnut and oak frame with scrolled legs and stretchers, triple arched back set with embossed and polychromed leather...

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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

17th Century Walnut Sofa

$7,942

17th Century Walnut Sofa

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A fine 17th century walnut Louis XIII canapé. The original frame was fully restored and newly upholstered by our workshop.

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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Walnut

High-backed walnut sofa. French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880

$4,942

High-backed walnut sofa. French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice High-backed sofa is made of walnut. This is a French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880

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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Walnut

Louis 13 Bench Sofa in native wood - XIXth - Spain - High Period

$1,788Sale Price|20% Off

Louis 13 Bench Sofa in native wood - XIXth - Spain - High Period

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Superb bench in native wood of Louis XIII style. Twisted columns decorated with spinning tops on the backrest, armrests finished with balls, base joined by a stringer brace. The sofa is upholstered in a fabric with a High Period pattern of animals in foliage like the initial letters of medieval manuscripts...

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Palisander

Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered

$15,518

H 39.38 in W 77.56 in D 41.34 in

Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verd...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Walnut

Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa

$49,421

H 37.8 in W 80.71 in D 22.05 in

Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa

Located in Brescia, IT

Mid-18th Century hand-carved 1750 Venetian Baroque walnut sofa, three-seat with armrests. Remarkable work by Venetian cabinetmakers. The 18th C...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Walnut, Silk

19th Century French Antique Three-Seat High Back Sofa

$3,177

H 44.49 in W 74.41 in D 30.71 in

19th Century French Antique Three-Seat High Back Sofa

Located in Sofia, BG

Antique French three-seat high back sofa with wooden elegantly shaped legs terminating in casters at the back. Beautiful new upholster in beige and light rose. There are three very c...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Linen, Walnut

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee

$4,706Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.8 in W 76.38 in D 23.23 in

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian antique settee of the period Louis XVI. Made of fine walnut wood and velvet covering, characterized by a simple and essential but very elegant line. We recommend replacing th...

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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Walnut

"17th Century Louis XIV Settee, Hand-Carved Walnut, Leather Upholstery"

$12,460Sale Price|30% Off

H 44.5 in W 47 in D 36 in

"17th Century Louis XIV Settee, Hand-Carved Walnut, Leather Upholstery"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Elaborately carved walnut frame with Upholstered in embossed and hand painted leather, Original Aged Finish and Leather look very good, Settee is in very good condition

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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Foam, Walnut, Hardwood, Upholstery, Wood, Leather

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa

$4,480

H 33.5 in W 77.5 in D 26 in

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance! The style was born during a period of austerity when the court wished to downplay the ...

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1850s French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Fabric, Mahogany

French carved walnut sofa Louis XV-Style

$5,900

H 43 in W 93 in D 39 in

French carved walnut sofa Louis XV-Style

Located in Houston, TX

The exceptional carving and graceful style Of this sofa is special. It is well made and The upholstery is best quality with a designer Fabric in a silk velvet. It is in the Louis XV...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Sofas

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee

$4,720

H 41 in W 56 in D 25 in

French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Stunning 20th Century Beech Wood Sofa with Dual Designs

$29,687

H 48.04 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in

Stunning 20th Century Beech Wood Sofa with Dual Designs

Located in London, GB

This stunning sofa features a blue velvet textile that is soft to the touch and adds a touch of luxury to any room. One side of the sofa features a playful design of lion and swan, w...

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20th Century Asian Louis XIII Sofas

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Beech

French Louis Philippe Bench Seat Wood Sofa or Banquette French 19th Midcentury

$2,717

H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 26.38 in

French Louis Philippe Bench Seat Wood Sofa or Banquette French 19th Midcentury

Located in Labrit, Landes

Louis Philippe banquette or sofa on wheels Carved with floral decorations and canelures. France circa 1840 Good seating with springs. The fabric can be...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Elegant Late 17th Century French Os De Mouton Armchair

$4,589

H 44.1 in W 25.2 in D 24.41 in

Elegant Late 17th Century French Os De Mouton Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

A late 17th century French Os de Mouton armchair, circa 1690. Completely stripped and reupholstered using a high quality stylish off whit...

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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery

$3,750

H 37.6 in W 51.97 in D 35.83 in

Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme & Chambron, sofa, oak, fabric, France, 1960s Beautiful two-seat settee by Guillerme & Chambron, in solid oak. The back of the seat has been beautifully finished with woode...

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1960s French Vintage Louis XIII Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Previously Available Items

1800's Antique French Louis XIII Carved Walnut, Griffins Flanking Crest Sofa!!

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H 54.5 in W 65 in D 25 in

1800's Antique French Louis XIII Carved Walnut, Griffins Flanking Crest Sofa!!

Located in Austin, TX

Gorgeous Antique Sofa, French Louis XIII Carved Walnut, Griffins Cabochon Flanking Crest, 1800s, 19th Century! This antique French Louis XIII sofa is a true masterpiece, carved from...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Louis XIII Style Sofa in Mohair Velvet from Pierre Frey, France Circa 1840

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H 32 in W 74 in L 32 in

Louis XIII Style Sofa in Mohair Velvet from Pierre Frey, France Circa 1840

By La Maison Pierre Frey

Located in Culver City, CA

Louis XIII Style Sofa in Mohair Velvet from Pierre Frey France Circa 1840 Bobbin style base with curvaceous backrest, newly upholstered in Green Teddy Mohair from Pierre Frey. 74”...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Mohair, Velvet

Louis XIII Style Sofa, France, Circa 1940

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H 34.5 in W 67.5 in D 27.25 in

Louis XIII Style Sofa, France, Circa 1940

Located in Culver City, CA

Louis XIII style sofa France, Circa 1940 Finely carved frame with original paint. Recent upholstery fitted with brass nails.

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Sofas

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Brass

19th Century Louis XIII Style Salon Suite, Armchairs and Sofa

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H 47.25 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in

19th Century Louis XIII Style Salon Suite, Armchairs and Sofa

Located in Lucenec, SK

Late 19th century antique throne chairs and sofa in hand carved oak in the Louis XIII style with carved acanthus-leaf on scrolled arms & feet, and...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Oak

French 17th Century Os De Mouton Sofa

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H 45.28 in W 65.75 in D 25.99 in

French 17th Century Os De Mouton Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Elegant Louis XIII sofa with walnut feet in the "Os de Mouton" style. Beautiful soft lines. Elegant and very versatile, this would make an impressio...

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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Walnut

French 18th Century Louis XIII Style Upholstered Canapé with Os de Mouton Base

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H 38.5 in W 69.5 in D 29 in

French 18th Century Louis XIII Style Upholstered Canapé with Os de Mouton Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XIII style three-seat canapé from the 18th century, with os de mouton structure and new upholstery. Born in France during the first half of the 18th century, this exqu...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XIII Walnut Barley Twist Banguette Sofa Settee

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H 36 in W 47 in D 21 in

Louis XIII Walnut Barley Twist Banguette Sofa Settee

Located in Southampton, NJ

A fine antique Louis XIII settee having 6 barley twist legs and barley twist arms, circa 1860. In stunning condition having beautiful fire upholstery and carefully maintained walnut....

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1860s French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XIII Style 19th Century French Walnut Throne Seating Set

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H 50.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.5 in

Louis XIII Style 19th Century French Walnut Throne Seating Set

Located in Lucenec, SK

This elegant 19th century French Renaissance Revival seating set with new upholstery and hand-carved walnut legs, circa 1870s. It is a solid wooden construction it features a highly ...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Sofa

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H 38 in W 71 in D 29 in

Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Sofa

Located in Washington, DC

Louis XIII Style Sofa from the Basque Country in Southwestern France

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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XIII Period Sofa, France 17th Century

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H 40.16 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in

Louis XIII Period Sofa, France 17th Century

Located in Jesteburg, DE

An impressive period Louis XIII sofa found in the south west of France, then retaining its original straw upholstery and painted chinoiserie canvas up...

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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

Os De Mouton Sofa, circa 1790

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H 41 in W 31 in D 90 in

Os De Mouton Sofa, circa 1790

Located in Culver City, CA

Os de Mouton sofa, made in France, circa 1790. Deconstructed with filled seat cushion in antique French linen.

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1790s French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

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Linen, Bentwood

French Late 19th Century Os De Mouton Sofa Recovered in a C&C Milano Linen

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H 38.5 in W 79.5 in D 30.3 in

French Late 19th Century Os De Mouton Sofa Recovered in a C&C Milano Linen

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Large and comfortable Louis XIII style sofa with walnut feet in the "Os de Mouton" style. Beautiful soft lines. Recovered by us in a soft light grey or blue linen and cotton fabric b...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Sofas

Louis Xiii sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,000 and tops out at $28,000 while the average work can sell for $3,126.