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Louis XIII Stools

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
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 Stools

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Brass

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

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 Stools

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

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Aubusson Tapestry Stool
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood stool was crafted in Southern France, circa 1880. The square seat features four scrolled legs with hand carved acanthus leaves and an elaborate stretch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Aubusson Tapestry Stool
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Aubusson Tapestry Stool

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Aubusson Tapestry Stool

Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s It looks like it is still the original cover. It does have a few slight signs of wear, but it still looks really good. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Metal

Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s
Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s

Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s

Stool Camel Leather Walnut Footrest Louis XIII Style, Valenti Barcelona, Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
By Valenti Barcelona .Beautiful Louis XIII style walnut and leather stool or footstool with finely turned legs, stretcher and upholstered seat.i Manufactured by Valentí, Spain ,. * ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Stools

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Leather, Walnut

Stool Camel Leather Walnut Footrest Louis XIII Style, Valenti Barcelona, Spain
Stool Camel Leather Walnut Footrest Louis XIII Style, Valenti Barcelona, Spain

Stool Camel Leather Walnut Footrest Louis XIII Style, Valenti Barcelona, Spain

17th Century French Louis XIII Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 17th century French Louis XIII walnut stool with barley twist legs and stretchers, and newly upholstered in a wool and linen bouclé. Perfect for tucking under a console table or nightstand, but also functions as a soft side table...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Bouclé, Walnut

17th Century French Louis XIII Stool
17th Century French Louis XIII Stool

17th Century French Louis XIII Stool

Antique Louis XIII Style Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XIII style stool or ottoman with turned leg and stretcher.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Fruitwood, Fabric

Antique Louis XIII Style Stool

Antique Louis XIII Style Stool

Louis XIII Style Stool from the Chateau de la Bourdonnaye, Bretagne, France
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, ES
Upholstered stool France, 19th century Old cherry wood and cotton upholstery Condition: Perfect condition. It has been restored and reupholstered Provenance: Chateau de la Bourdon...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Upholstery, Cherry

Louis XIII Style Stool from the Chateau de la Bourdonnaye, Bretagne, France
Louis XIII Style Stool from the Chateau de la Bourdonnaye, Bretagne, France

Louis XIII Style Stool from the Chateau de la Bourdonnaye, Bretagne, France

Pair of Mid-Century French Leather Top Carved Walnut "Os De Mouton" Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these elegant antique stools in a living room or a den for extra seating. Crafted in Southern France circa 1950, and square in shape, each fruitwood stool features hand carved ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Stools

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century French Leather Top Carved Walnut "Os De Mouton" Stools
Pair of Mid-Century French Leather Top Carved Walnut "Os De Mouton" Stools

Pair of Mid-Century French Leather Top Carved Walnut "Os De Mouton" Stools

Rare and Charming Wooden Stool, Louis XIII Style, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare and charming wooden stool, louis XIII style, Napoleon III period.
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Beech

Rare and Charming Wooden Stool, Louis XIII Style, Napoleon III Period
Rare and Charming Wooden Stool, Louis XIII Style, Napoleon III Period

Rare and Charming Wooden Stool, Louis XIII Style, Napoleon III Period

Antique Needlepoint Re-upholstered Carved Beveled Top Barley Twist Legs Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique french stool, characterized by the handcrafted carved beveled edge seat-top that has been newly re-upholstered keeping the origi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Stools

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Brass

Antique Needlepoint Re-upholstered Carved Beveled Top Barley Twist Legs Stool
Antique Needlepoint Re-upholstered Carved Beveled Top Barley Twist Legs Stool

Antique Needlepoint Re-upholstered Carved Beveled Top Barley Twist Legs Stool

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Louis Xiii stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII stools 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 stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII stools 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 stools, popular names associated with this style include Dennis & Leen, Aubusson Manufacture, 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $725 and tops out at $6,900 while the average work can sell for $2,600.

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