Louis XIII Furniture
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.
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Style: Louis XIII
19th Century French Louis XIII Baroque Style Upholstered Barley Twist Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century French Louis XIII Baroque Style Upholstered Barley Twist Arm Chair is a striking representation of opulent design and meticulou...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
17th Century French Louis XIII Period Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIII period fire dogs with spit hooks. Hand forged of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the and...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Early 20th Century Oak Armchairs
Located in London, England
Set of four French oak framed Os de Mouton armchairs. Deconstructed and ready for a choice of fabric. Circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Italian / Southern Tyrolean Carved Walnut Paneled Cassapanca, mid 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a molded edge rectangular hinged top above a conforming case housing a large storage area, the case paneled and carved with primitive decorations, raised on large bracket feet
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 p...
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Late 20th Century Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Alfonso Marina French Louis XIII Rosewood Marquetry Inlay Armoire Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
A breathtaking wardrobe by Alfonso Marina. Drawing inspiration from 18th Century designs with French Louis XIII and Spanish Colonial styling. The armoire is constructed from rosewood...
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Late 20th Century Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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 Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
17th Century French Louis XIII Period Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIII period fire dogs with spit hooks. Made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons w...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Cast Bronze Louis XIII Period Candlesticks, 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Robustly cast with stepped bases baluster form bodies and large bobeches, retaining original iron prickets
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1650s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood, Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Oak Monastery Refectory Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A substantial and very handsome monastery refectory table meticulously crafted from solid oak, and featuring the traditional trestle underframe and stretcher. The Louis XIII style ta...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large Ceremonial Table, Palais Genoa, 17th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful and large walnut ceremonial table, from the 17th century, from a palace in Genoa, Italy.
The 2 drawers on the front have delicately inlaid contours; X-shaped spacer with a...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Writing Table Carved Oak Desk Lion Mask Louis XIII Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk Henri II (also named Louis XIII style) 19th century with lion masque drawer handle
Table height: 27.56 in. (70 cm)
Hand carved oak
R...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 Furniture
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Soest, NL
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 the times the andirons were the...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Soest, NL
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 the times the andirons were the...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
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 the times the andirons were the...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fireback Dated 1626 Representing a Cruciferous Orb Framed by Two Angels
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dated 1626 during the reign of the king Louis XIII, this beautiful fireback shows a crossed globe supported by 2angles.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing French Louis XIII style dining table or harvest table featuring large spiral twists or barley twist legs. Crafted from oak the top nearly 3" inch thick planks with breadboar...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XIII Style Walnut Leather Library Chair or Throne Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing 19th century French Louis XIII style library chair or throne chair crafted from walnut. The grand chair features a square flat back and generous square seat which are both d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Soest, NL
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 the times the andirons were the...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Louis XIII Oak Three Drawer Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Burton, TX
This exceptional 17th century French Louis XIII commode was handcrafted from solid old growth French oak by talented rural artisans in Normandy that were skilled in the ways of woodw...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 6 Chairs With Their 2 Matching Armchairs composed of a curved and sculpted wooden high back structure adorned with brick red fa...
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20th Century European Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Baccarat Crystal Mid-Century Remy Martin Liquor Bottles or Decanters
By Baccarat
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of liquor decanters were made by the renowned Baccarat Compay of France in approximately 1965 in a Louis XIII style. The decanters are composed of crystal and once held Remy Martin French cognac. One is decorated with a fleur de lis stopper and four applied fleur do lis medallions on either side with a gilt accented neck. The other, slightly smaller decanter...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Crystal
17th Century French Walnut Coffer with Brass Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
A large French walnut coffer with exceptional hardware. This coffer is made of solid pieces of walnut. This piece would be ideal for a large room, behind a sofa, in a hall or stair landing...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XIII Cabinet Pedestal Table White Marble Carved Oak c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Antique French Louis XIII Cabinet Pedestal Table White Marble Carved Oak.
Direct from France, a stunning 19th century French octagon pedestal cabinet.
Elaborately carv...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian, Tuscany, Louis XIII Period Shaped and Stencil Gilt Mirror, 17th/18th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of rectangular form with interior and exterior moldings, the frame surface with punch-work stenciling depicting scrolls and then gilded in 23k, with modern mirror plate.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Fireback with the coat of arms of Germain du Val
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful fireback from the 16th century with fretwork contours. Under the central arch adorned with a leonine mask, two figures disguised as Mars and Venus are entwined. They are part of an architectural construction composed of a facade rhythmed with canephoric terms and crowned with a triangular pediment. The plaque bears the coat of arms of Germain Du Val...
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16th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Square Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century antique French square sofa table carved oak barley twist Louis XIII.
Direct from France, a substantial and heavy antique French square side/sofa table, with impressive details.
Large hand carved edge top over the oversized, wide apron that features intricately hand carved Celtic...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Secretary Petite Writing Desk Barley Twist Louis XIII.
Direct from France, a beautifully appointed petite drop front walnut secretary...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set Chrystal Wall Lights, 1950s, France
By Palwa
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two lovely romantic Chrystal wall lights, small bulb needed.
Push down switch. On the brass shield.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Barley Twist Black Forest Wine Bar Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Barley Twist Black Forest Wine Bar.
Directly imported from France, a beautifully hand carved 19th cent...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Side Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19th century French Louis XIII style square walnut side table raised on four exquisite barley twist legs. Detailed, carved stretchers with urn-shaped carved finial and brass ball and claw...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Small Vanity Desk, Work Table, Louis XIII style in walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and pretty small 19th century Louis XIII dressing table or dressing table in walnut with the top all hand engraved with art nouveau motifs of the period. Also excellent as an...
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19th Century Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Sensational Timeless Chateau Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Sensational French antique fireplace surround for the connoisseur.
Late 16th - early 17th century period chateau fireplace surround in great authent...
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16th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Six French Dining Chairs Beech Os de Mouton Louis XIII Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Six dining chairs in the Louis XIII style circa 1960
This chairs come from a restaurant on the French Basque Coast (South West of France)
We have also ...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Antique French Oak Console Sofa Table Barley Twist Louis XIII Library Desk
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French oak office library desk sofa table barley twist Louis XIII
~Direct from France~
~Lovely antique French writing desk, versatile for so many uses; in addition to s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Demilune Table Bookcase Barley Twist Carved Oak Louis XIII c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Demilune table bookcase barley twist carved oak Louis XIII.
Direct from France, a very special, highly carved, 19th century French demilune table/server/bookcase shelf!
Oversized barley twist posts on the front and sides frame three demilune shelves and create an elegant silhouette. Other elements include carved block joints and carved beveled edges to the curved shelves...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Louis XIII Style Hall Side Table, C.1900
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XIII style hall side table C.1900.
Constructed in solid fruitwood.
In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Fruitwood
Circa 1880 Antique French Faux Book Front Sideboard Bookcase Italian Marble Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, large, hand cut solid oak sideboard with Italian Carrara marble top and leather upholstered, faux book fronted...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Marble
French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine 19th century French carved oak library table, or writing table desk made in the grand Louis XIII taste. Features thick barley twist legs conjoined on the bottom with barley twis...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Oak
Set of Six French Louis XIII Style Lacquered Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six lacquered dining chairs by Ferguson Copeland. Made in the grand French Louis XIII style with peaked seat backs....
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20th Century American Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Louis XIII Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIII style fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. I...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
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Iron
19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular 19th century French bureau plat writing table or desk featuring barley twist legs and stretcher. Crafted from oak in the grand Louis XIII style fronted by a large 27 inch...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Eight French Dining Chairs Beech Os de Mouton Louis XIII Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Eight dining chairs in the Louis XIII style circa 1960
This chairs come from a restaurant on the French Basque Coast (South West of France)
We have also ...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Rustic 18th/19th C. Mediterranean Provincial Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive and truly Provincial antique walnut table from the estate of legendary American businessman, T. Boone Pickens.
Born in the charming countryside of Provence, Southeastern France, directly on the border of Italy and the Mediterranean sea, in the early 19th century, possibly 18th century.
Hand-crafted from warm, rich walnut, with superb grain pattern, ornate Louis XIII style, showing heavy Italian Mediterranean influence, substantial size and proportions, featuring a rectangular top with carved molded edge, atop single large frieze drawer, with hand carved dovetail joints, paneled drawer front and original wooden pull, over a shaped apron with spiral scroll incised decorative accent. High quality craftsmanship throughout including pegged mortise tenoned joinery, rising elegantly on hand turned legs joined by finial topped "X" form turned cross-stretcher, terminating on ball feet. Retaining beautiful original patina over the whole.
The exceptional antique, circa 1800, is as warm and attractive as it is functional. It can be used many different ways, including as a center table, oversized hall console or sofa table, sideboard server or credenza stand, standing desk, countertop height kitchen work island...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
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...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Furniture
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Brass
17th Century French Country Style Corner Limestone Trough
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual French corner decorative element with original wear. This beautiful rustic trough dates of the Louis XIII period, 17th century and is perfect for...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Stone
Large French Louis XIII Wingback Armchair, with Headrests, 18th-Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XIII wingback armchair, with headrests, 18th-century. A fine example of French craftsmanship.
Rare find with bronze carrying mounted handles on both on sides of...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Small Desk or End Table Unusual Open Barley Twist Legs c1800's Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Very unusual Antique French “open barley twist” leg and stretcher small table, that could be used as a Lady’s Desk, End or Side Table and of course a Nightstand. Our Old Plank worksh...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Wood, Oak
Louis Xiii furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Jacques Callot, Dennis & Leen, Artus Quellinus, and Aubusson Manufacture. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $388 and tops out at $742,410 while the average work can sell for $3,751.
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