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.
Antique French Oak Extension Table with Barley Twist Legs, Late 19th Century
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique oak extension table was made in France in the late 19th century and is a striking example of traditional craftsmanship with strong historical character. The table stands...
Oak
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
French Louis XIII Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Floral Tapestry - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of 8 antique French Louis XIII style walnut dining chairs, sourced in Provence, France and dating to the early 20th century. The chairs feature classic barley twist legs and stre...
Tapestry, Oak
18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Library Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome and beautifully patinated 18th century French Provincial walnut library table or desk crafted in the Louis XIII Baroque taste. The piece features a long rectangular plank ...
Walnut
Vintage French Gilt Brass Monstrance
Located in Montreal, QC
This a typical form for a monstrance. The host is placed in the central glass frame, from which radiates a sunburst frame beneath the cross. The motto in white and blue enamel is u...
Brass
Louis XIII period walnut Wardrobe - 17th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A very beautiful natural walnut armoire with two doors, featuring a wide diamond-point decoration. The cornice is straight. The armoire rests on curly feet. Louis XIII period - 17th...
Walnut
Country French Oak Farmhouse Barley Twist Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing country French farmhouse trestle dining table featuring massive barley twist legs in the Louis XIII taste. The table top measures nearly 3 inches thick with breadboard ends ...
Oak
Mid-Century Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Crystal Decanter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-blown Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII crystal decanter bottle with stopper, circa 1957-1967. This piece is an exact replica of a rare decanter us...
Crystal
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Walnut Monastery Refectory Farm Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Built in the Pyrenees circa 1960 using reclaimed 18th century walnut, this impressive antique monastery refectory table reflects the bold architectural presence of Louis XIII design....
Walnut
18th Century French Bleached Oak Monastery Refectory Farm Table on Trestle Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1780, this antique monastery refectory table embodies the strength and rustic character of traditional provincial craftsmanship. The long rectangular top is c...
Oak
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
French Carved Oak Chess Game Top Carved Legs Etagere Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful French etagere table, characterized by the beveled edge chess game table top, raised on four stunning carved legs, a central shelf and side stretchers. Finished on all side...
Wood
Antique French Louis XIII Style Draw Leaf Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique French Louis XIII style oak draw leaf extending dining table with barley twist legs. This table has been lovingly restored...
Oak
$1,804Sale 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
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Oak Writing Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A late 19th-century French Louis XIII style writing table, sourced in Provence. Crafted in solid oak with well-defined grain, the table features a molded top with carved egg-and-dart...
Oak
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretaire Abattant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early-mid 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany secretaire abattant The top having a drawer above the drop front with felt writing surface, multiple compartments/drawers. Bottom hal...
Brass
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
Early 20th C French Louis XIII Walnut Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique floor lamp beside a reading chair, in a study, or anchoring a living room corner. Crafted in France circa 1920, the tall sculptural form is built in solid ...
Walnut
Italian 17th Century Walnut Cupboard
Located in Vo', Veneto
Italian Piedmontese walnut sideboard Antique Piedmontese walnut cabinet, an expression of late-17th-century woodworking, featuring a robust construction, balanced proportions, and h...
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Walnut Monastery Refectory Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1920, this impressive antique monastery refectory table reflects the robust character and timeless simplicity associated with traditional French farm and mona...
Walnut
Antique French Louis XIII Style Buffet in Oak and Mixed Woods Older Restoration
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Buffet in the style of Louis XIII made in the mid-1800's. The Antique French Buffet was constructed from a mix of woods from beautiful French white oak to pine. Origin...
Steel
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
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
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome pair of antique French stools was crafted circa 1890, in the Louis XIII style. Built of solid walnut, each stool stands on robust turned legs joined by matching turned ...
Walnut, Velvet
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
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
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Demi-Lune Oak Console Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of antique French demi-lune console tables was crafted in oak in the late 19th century, circa 1880, in the Louis XIII style. Designed to rest against a wall, each c...
Oak
Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Oak Bow-Front Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII revival side tables, crafted in France circa 1920 and inspired by the robust architectural forms of 17th-century furniture. Each antique table fe...
Oak
19th Century Danish Oak Side Table with Single Drawer
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Danish side table with single drawer, crafted in oak and other woods combined. The base has a striking geometric feel, with lighter and darker wood sections adding to it...
Wood, Oak
Antique French Side Table Barley Twist Bleached Carved Oak Nightstand Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Side Table Barley Twist Bleached Carved Oak Nightstand Louis XIII. Direct from Europe, a charming antique French side table, in solid oak, with a gorgeous patina--rec...
Oak
Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance. Direct from France, a fabulous antique French octagon table, with impressive details, including bar...
Oak
1900s Belgian Louis XIII Hand-Carved Oak Buffet with Ornate Design
Located in High Point, NC
1900s Belgian Louis XIII Carved Oak Buffet. This richly detailed buffet reflects the architectural strength and ornate carving characteristic of the Louis XIII style. Crafted in soli...
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
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
Antique Italian Carved Wood Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Sewing Table Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian sewing table ideal as side or end table, characterized by typical beveled edges top with the central drawer with round handles. The table is raised on four stunning...
Wood
Antique French Console Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk Renaissance c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Console Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk Renaissance c1890. Direct from France, a highly carved antique French sofa table or writing desk, versatile for so man...
Oak
19th Century French Louis XIII Seven-Leg Chestnut Farmhouse Racetrack Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This interesting antique farmhouse table was crafted in southern France circa 1880 and reflects the enduring vernacular traditions of the Louis XIII style. Built in chestnut, the tab...
Chestnut
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
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
17th Century Fine European Rustic Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A very petite and unusual original 17th century limestone fireplace mantle with in the center a detail of a star. Perfect to fit a sma...
Limestone
Pair of paintings, lively family scenes, oil on canvas, early 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of paintings, lively family scenes, oil on canvas, early 19th century
Canvas
18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Bleached Oak Refectory Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique dining table was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1780. Built from solid oak, the long rectangular monastery table rests on bold baluster-form trestle legs with...
Oak
$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
French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Table, Provence, Early 20th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, this early 20th century French Louis XIII style walnut writing table presents a solid, well-balanced form rooted in traditional construction. Structurally revise...
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
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...
Tapestry, Beech
"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" lit à baldaquin " in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX completely restored for the filming of a historical film custom-made box spring and mattress...
Walnut
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
Antwerp cabinet, ebony, tortoiseshell, rosewood, and bone, 17th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Antwerp cabinet, ebony, tortoiseshell, rosewood and bone, 17th century 19th century base
Wood
19th Century French fireplace andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
19th Century (1875) French pinhead fireplace andirons in black cast iron.
Iron
Small French Louis XIII Style Hand-Carved Oak Dessert Buffet, Console c. 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale Louis XIII style hand-carved oak dessert buffet from the late nineteenth century features carvings on three sides. Cartouches and scrolling in bas relief carving ado...
Bronze
19th C. French Louis XIII Carved Bleached Oak Confiturier with Black Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway, dining area, or hunting lodge with this finely carved antique confiturier. Crafted in France circa 1870, the single-door cabinet rests on a molded plinth base a...
Marble
17th century French bonnetier cabinet
Located in MADRID, ES
This seventeenth-century French armoire, known as a "homme debout" (standing man), is a classic example of the Louis XIII style. Crafted during a period when furniture began to favor...
Walnut
Mid Century Louis VIII Vanity, Flip Lid Mirror with Marquetry and Bronze Mounts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous French vanity with a flip lid top which opens to reveal a divided tray atop a drawer. Great craftsmanship in the Marquetry with cross banding. Br...
Bronze
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIII fire dogs with spit hooks. Made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from ...
Wrought Iron
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
Hand-Carved French Antique Limestone Fireplace, Louis XIII Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Sensational French antique fireplace surround for the connoisseur. Late 16th - early 17th century period chateau fireplace surround in great authent...
Limestone
$3,134Sale Price|20% Off
French Walnut Desk, Side Table or Writing Table, Louis XIII
Located in Labrit, Landes
French desk or side table, made circa 1660 Massive walnut and iron handles. Nice antique patina. The turned legs and bars are typical of the Louis XIII style. Legroom height and dept...
Iron