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.
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Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Oak Mutton Leg Dining Chairs, Tapestry
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six French oak mutton leg side chairs or dining chairs from the mid twentieth century are of hand pegged construction. These tall dining chairs with arched backs are upho...
Tapestry, Upholstery, Oak
French 19th Century Set of Ten Os de Mouton Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A suite of ten dining chairs from 19th century France composed of (8) side chairs and (2) armchairs all upholstered in a needlepoint material inspired by Verdure tapestry. Thick, oak...
Metal
Upholstered Belgian 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 impression in a modern, Minimalist interio...
Walnut, Linen
Set Of Six Antique Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs Purchased From John Roselli
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six stained Oak Side chairs on four turned legs with box stretcher supports. The seat upholstered cushion with brass tack nail head trim, with a seat back upholstered panel wi...
Brass
Set of Eight Antique French Louis XIII Walnut Dining Chairs, Late 18th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
A modern, quietly luxurious interpretation of classic Louis XIII lines, these chairs blend French coastal softness with a refined contemporary sensibility. Sourced in Provence, this ...
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Eight 20th Century French Mutton Leg Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of eight 20th-century French mutton-leg side chairs features a classic design inspired by Louis XIII aesthetics. Crafted from walnut, a wood prized for its strength and rich...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Louis XIII Style Armchairs France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful pair of 19th-century armchairs in the Louis XIII style, recognizable for their turned-wood frame and the characteristic H-stretcher. They feature tall, slightly shaped back...
Wood
Antique Os de Mouton Chair in Solid wood and original Tapestry fabric
Located in New York, NY
A superb antique Os de Mouton armchair, showcasing the unmistakable sculptural silhouette of the Louis XIII style, with its bold, curving “mutton bone” legs and stretcher base. This ...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Dining Chairs in Blush Pink Stripe- Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully restored set of six early 20th century French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XIII style and sourced from Provence, France. Hand-crafted from solid oak, the chairs f...
Chenille, Oak
Armchair In Carved Walnut And Tapestry, Late 17th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Armchair In Carved Walnut And wool Tapestry, Late 17th Century
Wool, Walnut
$796Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Louis XIII Os de Mouton Linen Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Fruitwood, Linen
Set of Early French Louis XIII Chairs with Intricate Turnery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful set of three French Louis XIII walnut chairs with intricate turnery on the legs and stretchers, complemented by new neutral upholstery. Note: We have an identical set of 3 ...
Upholstery, 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...
Fabric, Giltwood, Wood
18th Century French Louis XIII-style Os De Mouton Walnut Armchair
Located in Antwerpen, BE
18th Century (1780) Louis XIII-style Armchair with walnut handcarved Os de Mouton legs and re-upholstered velvet fabric.
Velvet, Walnut
Set of Eight 19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Oak Dining Chairs with Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring warmth and old-world character to a dining room or wine cellar with this handsome set of eight antique dining chairs crafted in Spain circa 1880. Built of solid oak in the Loui...
Leather, Oak
19th century Louis XIII armchair in black linen, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
An elegant 19th‑century French Louis XIII armchair, showcasing the grandeur and craftsmanship of the period. The frame, carved from solid wood, features exquisite detailing; scrollin...
Linen, Wood
Theodore Alexander Louis XIII Style Leather Bench with Turned Hardwood Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Louis XIII-style bench by Theodore Alexander, showcasing refined craftsmanship and classic European elegance. Resting on six robust, turned legs, this hardwood bench offers a subst...
Leather, Hardwood
17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
A chair with presence, and just the right amount of swagger. This 17th-century Louis XIII armchair, constructed of rich walnut, balances baroque drama with a stripped-down ease that ...
Linen, Walnut
Pair of Louis XIII Style Oak Armchairs with Upholstered Backs and Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
This handsome pair of Louis XIII style armchairs captures the bold character and traditional craftsmanship of 17th-century French design. Constructed from richly patinated oak, each ...
Oak
Set of Fourteen Baroque Style Os de Mouton Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of fourteen bespoke walnut dining chairs designed in the opulent baroque Louis XIII taste. The chairs feature large walnut frames with iconic tall flat hump crest backs sup...
Velvet, Faux Leather, Hardwood
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Brass
Set of Eight French Louis XIII Os de Mouton Maple Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined set of eight restored/refurbished 20th Century French dining chairs crafted in the traditional Louis XIII baroque inspired taste. The chairs feature hand-crafted solid mapl...
Brass
Antique French Leather Armchair in Walnut, Fully Restored from Inside Out
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Walnut Throne Chair or Antique Armchair that has been completely disassembled, cleaned, glued, and reupholstered with new springs, padding, and high quality dark brown...
Brass
$1,772Sale 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...
Palisander
Pair of French Baroque Walnut Needlework Armchairs of the Late 17th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of well carved Baroque needlework armchairs. Colorful but later needlework probably 19th century in period form.
Walnut
Antique Eastlake Carved Walnut and Cane Parlor Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Design French chair in the Louis 13 style. Walnut and cane. Good condition Dimensions: Length: 15.75" Width: 18" Height: 18" Seat Height: 35"
Cane, Wood
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Baroque Louis XIII Style Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bold, sculptural, and steeped in old-world grandeur, this pair of Louis XIII style armchairs captures the essence of 17th-century French Baroque design. With their stately silhouette...
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century French Louis XIII style hand pegged walnut side chair features hand turned front legs and an H stretcher that provides stability. The front legs rest on ...
Tapestry, Walnut
Set of 8 French Louis XIII Style Os De Mouton Walnut Dining Chairs in Blue Plaid
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully restored set of eight 20th-century French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XIII style and sourced from Provence, France. The set includes six side chairs and two matc...
Fabric, Cotton, Walnut
Set of (6) Antique French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Hand-Washed Irish Linen.
Located in Highwood, IL
Set of (6) Antique French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Hand-Washed Irish Linen. The name “os de mouton” (French meaning sheep-bone) refers to the shape of the lower frame of the ch...
Brass
Louis XV style Armchair with Artistic Religious and Floral Motifs
Located in NICE, FR
This original and one-of-a-kind 19th-century Baroque-style carved armchair has been reimagined by Australian designer Wesley Smith as a collectible statement piece for contemporary i...
Fabric, Wood
$2,640Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Set of 6 French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs Finished in an off white with subtle distressed edges on the legs, and upholstered in a heavy Belgian linen, in a natural ...
Linen, Wood
$3,987Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of large Louis XIII style Sofas in burgundy red velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XIII style sofas, late 19th - early 20th century. Their silhouette is generous and enveloping, with a deep seat and a high, slightly inclined backrest, designed to offe...
Velvet, Wood
A French mid 18th century Louis XIII st. patinated cream bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and long French mid 18th century Louis XIII st. patinated cream bench. This elegant bench is raised by bottom ball feet below blocks. The legs have an elegant barley twis...
Wood
Antique French Louis XIII Style Maple Dining Chairs in Red Velvet - Set of 10
Located in Astoria, NY
A grand set of ten early 20th century French Louis XIII style dining chairs, sourced in Provence. Each chair features a tall rectangular back and generously cushioned seat upholstere...
Velvet, Maple
Set of Eight Mid 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome set of eight mid 19th century French dining chairs made in the Louis XIII style, sourced in Provence, France. Crafted in walnut, the chairs feature tall rectilinear backs ...
Cane, Walnut
Louis XIII Style Os de Mouton Oak Stool Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical country French oak stool or bench seat made in the Louis XIII taste. The bench features an oak frame with Os de Mouton or mutton legs. The frame is upholstered with a color...
Brass
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Oak Armchairs, Os de Mouton
Located in Astoria, NY
A striking pair of late 19th century French Louis XIII style armchairs, sourced in Provence, France, defined by their sculptural os de mouton form and strong architectural presence. ...
Cotton, Oak
French Antique Walnut and Velvet Dining Chairs, Henri II Style, 1880
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those chairs are made of walnut and are covered of a beige velvet. They are in the style of Henri II.
Velvet, Walnut
Set of 6 French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Oak Style Louis XIII
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Set of 6 French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Oak Style Louis XIII A great set of six matching oak framed Os de Mouton (sheep's bone) dining chairs sourced from South West France. ...
Metal
$1,376Sale Price / set|61% Off
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...
Walnut
Restored Set of Eight French Louis XIII Dining Chairs, 1920
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome set of eight restored early 20th-century French dining chairs in the traditional Louis XIII style, sourced from Provence, France. Each chair is hand-crafted from solid map...
Velvet, Maple
$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...
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs W/ Cane Seats - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming set of six late 19th century French dining chairs in the Louis XIII style, sourced in Paris and crafted from solid walnut. Each chair features a gently arched crest rail a...
Cane, Walnut
Antique French Louis XIII Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Cane Seats - Set of 12
Located in Astoria, NY
A grand set of twelve mid-19th century French Louis XIII style dining chairs, sourced from Provence, France. Each chair is hand-crafted from solid walnut and features a rectangular s...
Cane, Walnut
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.
Oak
Antique 'Os de Mouton' Chair in Solid Wood and Tapisserie 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique 'Os de Mouton' Chair in Solid Wood and Tapisserie 19th Century This is a very elegant 'Os de Mouton' armchair in solid wood and tapisserie, made in France in the 19th centur...
Fabric, Wood
$7,870
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.
Walnut
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...
Bouclé, Walnut
$2,490Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XIII Fauteuils Goat and Lion Heads c. 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medaillon, French open armchairs, made circa 1900. The beechwood is finely scupted with motifs typical of the Louis XIII style and with goat and lio...
Upholstery, Beech, Fabric
French Pouf / footrest / ottoman / side stool velvet - Louis 13 Period - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pouf / footrest / ottoman / side stool. Its dimensions also allow it to be used as a side table. The pouf is covered by Bargello Flame Stitch Patterned Fabric: This is a type of nee...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Country French Os De Mouton Dining Chairs, Oak, 1980s
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of four Country French style Os De Mouton ladder back Oak dining chairs, entirely hand crafted old world styling of solid wood construction with mortis & tenon joinery throughout...
Wood, Oak
18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century walnut Os de Mouton chair from France. Recently reupholstered.
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Bench with Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French bench was crafted circa 1920 and reflects the bold architectural character of the Louis XIII style. Constructed in solid walnut, the frame features substa...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of French entrance chairs from the 18th century, covered with tapestry
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Elegant pair of French chairs from the 18th century which are distinguished by their magnificent carved frame in twisted walnut wood and their impeccable tapestry with floral decorat...
Tapestry, Walnut
Set of Four Louis XIII Dining Chairs, Oak & Lambskin, France, 1880
Located in Austin, TX
A sumptuous set of four Louis XIII chairs of turned oak with original lambskin upholstery. These chairs have the original patinated nail heads as well. Comfortable and very nicely cr...
Leather, Wood
$3,168Sale Price / set|20% Off
Louis XIII Style Mutton Leg Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can usually ship it for less and get it to you faster. Click on "Ask The Seller" and send us your zip code for a quote. Offering one of our recent palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a spectacular set of 6 Louis XIV style mutton leg dining chairs...
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Chairs with Leather, Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining or breakfast table with this elegant suite of 8 side chairs! Crafted in Spain circa 1920 and built of walnut, each antique chair stands on carved legs ending with claw...
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Beechwood Upholstered Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant mid-century French stool was crafted circa 1970 in the Louis XIII style and reflects a faithful revival of early French classical forms. Constructed of solid beechwood, ...
Fabric, Beech