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Louis XIII Seating

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
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 Seating

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Walnut

Antique Pair of French Armchairs or Throne Chairs, circa 1880 Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique pair of French Armchairs from the late 1800s in an as found condition, meaning that, they will require restoration and new upholstery. This particular pair of Antique French ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Late 18th Century French Bench
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Late 18th century French bench cover with Aubusson tapestry.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Tapestry, Walnut

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 Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Classic French Louis XIII Styled Side Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 39.2" / W 17.2" / D 16.2" Height from floor to seat: 21.6" Back height 19.5" Wonderful set of 6 French Louis XIII style scrolled back dining room chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

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 Seating

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Oak

French Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four French Vintage Louis XIII style dining chairs with solid beech wood frames. Original velvet brocade upholstery with nailhead trim. Sturdy and well-constructed with tall...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Beech

Theodore Alexander French Louis XIII Style Walnut Barley Twist Leather Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander Louis XIII style Arm Chair, circa late 20th century. Features a walnut finish with a high leather upholstered back over padded scrolled arms and barley twist suppo...
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Late 20th Century Louis XIII Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Louis XIII Bench In Walnut With Its Tapestry
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely Louis XIII style bench in walnut covered with a tapestry Very beautiful little model which has a superb turning The bench is covered with a very beautiful tapestry represen...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut

Set of Three Vintage Louis XIII Style Carved Walnut and Fabric Bar Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a Gothic look to your bar or kitchen counter with this elegant set of three vintage stools. Crafted circa 2000, the traditional barstools are the perfect height for a 42 to 45" bar surface; built in walnut, each sturdy stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIII Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair Italian Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Trestle-Form Benches, mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sold as a pair these benches have long single board planks raised on turned and block trestle-form legs terminating in ball feet
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Fruitwood

Set of Six Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned Legs Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Dressed a breakfast or dining room with this elegant suite of side chairs! Crafted in France circa 1970 and made of walnut wood, each chair stands on carved turned legs ending with b...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Louis XIII Style Wing Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Louis XIII style wing chairs with new upholstery.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XIII Style Walnut Os de Mouton Chairs with Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XIII style walnut os de mouton legs armchairs from the 20th century with large scrolling arms. Discover the timeless elegance and robust charm of these French ...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this large antique king armchair. Hand carved by Karpen Furniture in Chicago, the important chair stands on turned leg...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Leather, 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 Seating

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Oak

2 French Louis XIII Style Mahogany Carved Barley Twist Cane Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
French Louis XIII dining arm and side chair. Made from mahogany with a carved and pierced acanthus foliate back with barley twist supports. Features a double cane back and cane seat....
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Late 20th Century Louis XIII Seating

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Cane, Mahogany

Armchair In Carved Walnut And Tapestry, Late 17th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Armchair In Carved Walnut And wool Tapestry, Late 17th Century
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Late 17th Century European Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Wool, Walnut

18th Century Louis XIII Style Arm Chair in Taupe Silk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Generous proportions make this chair a favorite for all. Curved arms cascade down to the turned legs and stretchers. Needs new upholstery.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Silk

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French Louis XIII style armchairs features hand carved Renaissance female figures that support the hand turned barley twist armrests. The seats r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

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 Seating

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Oak

French Louis XIII Style Side Dining Chairs, Reupholstered - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 41,7" / W 20" / D 20,9" Height from floor to seat: 18,5" Elegant set of six French dining chairs made in the Louis XIII Style. Constructed from solid oak with tall arc...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Italian Louis XIII Style Light Walnut & Upholstered Large Bench, 2nd half 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a mohair upholstered seat with fringed decoration, the frame of lights walnut with turned legs joined by an double h-form stretcher
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1870s Italian Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut

Set of Four French Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent dining chairs made in the French Louis XIII and French Louis XIV transitional taste. Featuring a dramatic Fortuny style upholstery with an urn motif in a bold citron-yell...
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20th Century Italian Louis XIII Seating

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Fabric, Giltwood, Wood

Louis XIII-style 19th Century French Walnut Throne Seating Set
Located in Lučenec, SK
This elegant 19th century Renaissance Revival seating set with new upholstery and hand-carved walnut legs, circa 1870s. It is a solid wooden construction it features a highly decorat...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

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
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIII Seating

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Oak, Velvet

Louis XIII / Haute Epoque style armchair with women sculpted on the armrests.
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Beautiful Louis XIII / Haute Epoque style armchair with sculpted women on the armrests. Late 19th century. Most certainly inspired by a pair of armchairs circa 1640 kept at the Louv...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Set of Eight Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of Louis XIII style walnut side chairs in floral red velour upholstery with nail finish border, padded backs, arched crest, and nicely turned legs with H form stretchers. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery

footrest or small oak stool in Louis XIII style, late 19th century
Located in Mouscron, WHT
footrest or small oak stool in Louis XIII style, late 19th century
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Oak

Bleached French Os De Mouton Tabouret Stool, White Cotton Upholstery, C. 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Easily recognized by its highly shaped legs and stretchers, os de mouton is an elegant style of carving that was first seen during the reign of Louis XIII. Although typically used for chair frames, it was not uncommon to find tabouret stools, such as this bleached one from France (circa 1900), carved in the same manner. Four sinuous legs with scrolled feet are joined by an H-shaped stretcher with arbalete-like curves. The wood has a warm beige color that is accentuated by a stark white cotton upholstery affixed with numerous metal nailheads. Our os de mouton tabouret...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Metal

Set of Five Upholstered Louis XIII style Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very stylish set of five Louis XIII-style dining chairs, each one featuring a padded scrolled button back and over-stuffed seat, upholstered in a pale gold fabric and secured all r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of eight French Louis XIII style dining chairs with solid walnut frames and original velvet brocade upholstery. Sturdy and well-constructed with tall back, carved legs and stre...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Early 20th Century French Carved Oak Turned Leg Demilune Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique demilune side tables were created in France circa 1920. Built of oak, each table stands on four turned legs ending wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Oak

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 Seating

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Oak

Pair Of Antique French Fauteuil Walnut Armchairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial pair of 19th century Louis XIII style carved walnut French fauteuil armchairs. The chairs have block and turned front legs connected by a centre turned stretcher with tur...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Wood, Walnut

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 Seating

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Metal

Pair of Louis XIII style armchairs in walnut circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of original Louis XIII style armchairs in oak circa 1930, new fabric fabric in good condition, small hole at the back
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut

Large Louis XIII style armchair, in walnut, from the 19th century. New fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Louis XIII style armchair, in walnut, from the 19th century. New fabric
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut

Pair of original Louis XIII style armchairs in oak circa 1930, new fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of original Louis XIII style armchairs in oak circa 1930, new fabric,
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIII Seating

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Velvet, Oak

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 Seating

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Cotton, Wood, Leather

Pair French Os De Mouton Dining Arm Chairs with Restored Frames and Coil Springs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Classic Os De Mouton Arm Chairs that are old enough to have been assembled with wood pegs. When we see the wooden peg construction it generally indicates that the chai...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Wood

Mid-Century French Carved Sheep Bone Dining Chairs and Armchairs, Suite of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining or breakfast table with this elegant suite of highback side chairs and matching armchairs! Crafted in France circa 1960 and made of beech wood, each chair stands on ca...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Tapestry, Beech

Louis XIII Style Walnut French Fauteuil with Scrolling Arms and Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single French Louis XIII style walnut armchair from the 19th century with large scrolling arms and turned base. This single French Louis XIII style walnut armchair, dating back to ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut, Upholstery

French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Armchair with Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XIII style French walnut armchair from the 19th century with arched top back, turned base and large scrolling arms. This 19th-century French walnut armchair, crafted in the e...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut, Upholstery

19th Century French Walnut Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French walnut armchair newly upholstered in white ticking. Leaf-carved sweeping arms. Raised upon barley-twist legs joined by barley-twist under-stretchers. Note: Origi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut

Neo-Renaissance putti armchair in sculpted wood, Louis XIII style, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Élégant fauteuil italien en noyer richement sculpté surmonté de deux Putti enlacés et dont l'assise à été restaurée. Il est de style Louis XIII néo-Renaissance. Très décoratif, très...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Wood, Walnut

Louis XIII Style 19th Century French Os de Mouton Walnut Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XIII style os de mouton carved walnut armchairs from the 19th century with large scrolling arms. Behold the timeless elegance of this pair of French Louis XIII...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut, Upholstery

Italian Lounge Chairs in Walnut -a pair - newly upholstered in Silk Plaid
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful pair of wing back chairs, in walnut, hand crafted of the finest materials, and newly recovered in a classic silk plaid. The walnu...
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1890s Italian Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut

French Pair of Ottoman Poufs or Stools Louis XIII Style, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Pouffe or ottoman, Louis XIII style, oak and upholstery French Needs to be re-upholstered Good condition French mid-century Shipping: ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIII Seating

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Oak

Large 18th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Fauteuil
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 18th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Fauteuil
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut

Two Louis XIII Style Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Louis XIII style armchairs, circa 1900.  
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Tapestry, Oak

Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XIII Style Mouton Arm Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XIII Style Mouton Arm Chairs. Exquisite and timeless, this pair of late 19th-century Louis XIII style mouton arm chairs epitomizes sophistication and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Metal

Two Louis XIII Style chairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Louis XIII style chairs, circa 1900.  
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Tapestry, Oak

Harlequin Set of 12 French Louis XIII 17th Century Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
A Harlequin Set of 12 French Louis XIII 17th Century Walnut and upholstered Side Chairs of beautiful quality, generous Proportions and solid pegged co...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut

Set of 6 Vintage French Carved Sheep Bone Dining Chairs with Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining or breakfast table with this elegant suite of side chairs! Crafted in France circa 1970 and made of beech wood, each chair stands on carved "Os de Mouton" (sheep bone)...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Tapestry, Beech

Antique French Armchair in the Style of Louis XIII in Unrestored Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Upholstered Armchair probably made in the early 1900s and requires restoration. We are offering several Antique French Armchairs on 1stdibs and most all of the Antique...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

French Antic Louis XIII Style Wooden And Fabric Set of 8 Chairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Antic Louis XIII Style Wooden And Fabric Set of 8 Chairs composed of a curved and sculpted wooden high back structure adorned with blue fabric.
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20th Century European Louis XIII Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Louis XIII Style Os De Mouton Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Os de Mouton arm chair. Louis XIII style. Manufactured around 1890. Covered with Pierre Frey Mohair. Chair are located in our NYC showr...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Mohair, Walnut

Louis Xiii seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Dennis & Leen, Aubusson Manufacture, Century Furniture, and Ferguson Copeland. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $59,800 while the average work can sell for $2,800.

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