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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.

Find a collection of antique Louis XIII armchairs, storage cabinets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.

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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Louis XIII
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 Furniture

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Tapestry, Beech

19th Century Spanish Carved Bleached Walnut Two Drawers Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or living room with this elegant antique coffee table. Created in Spain, circa 1850 and richly carved all around, the long table stands on four carved turned legs. The...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Louis XIII Ebony Carved Tondos
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each ebony tondo carved with Roman military scenes in low relief, set in gilt Florentine style frames. Formerly part of the front doors of a cabinet. With an old label at the back of the frame, Ernest Samson, Paris. 13 1/4in. diameter sight (the dimensions otherwise indicated include the frame). These beautifully carved panels would have been part of the doors of a cabinet made to impress in a grand room in an aristocratic or royal setting. They reflect the changing taste in the first half of the 17th century for large sumptuous pieces for grand galleries and grand state apartments in royal and courtly interiors. It was not until the 17th century that France began to import exotic timbers from the Far East and South America and ebony was one of the first of these woods to be employed in cabinet-making. However, due to its rarity and cost it was almost exclusively used for veneering. French cabinetmakers who worked with ebony became known as menuisiers en ébène and later ébénistes. The carved and engraved ornament and ripple mouldings reflect the light on the glossy ebony surface. The subject-matter of these bas-relief carvings was inspired by prints with religious, mythological or literary subjects and naturalistic engraved motifs. According to Alcouffe 'These cabinets represent the synthesis of foreign (especially German) influences and traditions expressed in French Renaissance furniture...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Ebony

Pair Antique French Louis XIII Style Gold Bronze Chandeliers circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair small antique French Louis XIII style bronze chandeliers, circa 1860-1870.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Bronze

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 Furniture

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Cotton, Wood, Leather

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 Furniture

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Walnut

Vintage French Carved Chestnut & Oak Trestle Dining Table from the Pyrenees
Located in Dallas, TX
This long antique dining room table was crafted in the French Pyrenees, southwest France, near the Spanish border. Built with 18th century chestnut and oak timber and over 8 feet in ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak, Chestnut

Mid 18th Century Louis XIII Period Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful French Louis XIII Period Carved Oak Double Door Robe with Raised Panels. Hand-carved details, original hinges with ogee based trim ov...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

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 Furniture

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Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut

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 Furniture

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Walnut, Upholstery

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 Furniture

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Walnut, Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcase in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcase in Stripped Oak is a majestic reminder of the glorious revivals of designs spanning millennia that occurred during the middle to the end of th...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

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 Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XIII Style French 19th Century Walnut Buffet with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style walnut buffet from the 19th century with two doors, single drawer and carved diamond motifs. Showcasing the elegance of French design, this Louis XIII style...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French 19th Century Writing Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very nice scale, warmth color and nice carving on the belt, always useful anywhere at home.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Classic French Louis XIII Style Custom Order Armoire Built to Your Specification
Located in Chicago, IL
Every once in a while, we’re challenged by a design group with a really difficult project. More likely is the scenario that everyone already turned it down and they were left with n...
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2010s American Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

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 Furniture

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Metal

19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome mid-19th century French Louis XIII style carved hunting buffet deux corps or bibliothèque de chasse, circa 1850s, handcrafted in Lyon of solid oak that has been bleached, ...
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1850s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Carved Marquetry Inlaid Walnut and Slate Round Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant four foot round table was crafted in France circa 1880. Built of walnut, the table stands on four hand turned legs, connected at the base with an X-shape stretcher. The ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Slate

Early 20th Century French Carved Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique, antique floor lamp was crafted in Northern France, circa 1930. Standing on three bun feet over a circular base embellished with foliage decor, this walnut lamp features a thick base decorated with acanthus leaf motifs. The lamp is dressed with a round ledge surface in the center decorated with intricate carved motifs, and a barley twist stem to the top. The sturdy, wooden light fixture has new wiring with a singular light and is dressed with a decorative wax candle over a metal bobeche. The tall free standing Louis XIII style floor lamp is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina. Place this elegant and practical fixture next to your favorite armchair, and use the attached table...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

Louis XIII Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Louis XIII carved wood cabinet with two large storage compartments stacked vertically. There are two small drawers in the middle panel. Comes with two keys. France circa 17th ce...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Metal

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Five-Leg Single Plank Top Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood console was crafted in Spain, circa 1680. Hand carved on all four sides, the long sofa table stands on five thick turned legs ending with bun feet over...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Large Octagonal 19th Century French Brass Repousse Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very large octagonal cushion-form repousse brass mirror. The size alone makes this mirror unusual, when combined with the fact that the form is cushioned and octagonal, the...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XVIII style French side table made of solid walnut with carved decoration. Dovetailed drawer with small pull. Turned legs connected by an X-form stretcher with center finial....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Four-Leg Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique side tables were created in Normandy, France circa 1780. Built of oak and attached with pegs, each piece stands on four turned legs connected with a sturdy stretcher at the bottom. The top surface is curved across the front. The Louis XIII style country occasional tables are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorn a rich walnut patina with lots of character. Versatile, they could be used as a small plant stand...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

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

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Mohair, Walnut

19th Century Barley Twist Mahogany Desk Console or Library Table by Imperial
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning 19th Century single drawer desk or library console table having turned mahogany legs and frame with outstanding grain throughout having hand carved aprons with gold detail...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Mahogany

Louis XIII Period 1630s Carved Walnut Barley Twist Table with Black Painted Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII period walnut writing table from circa 1630 with two lateral drawers, barley twist base, black painted top and carved X-Form cross stretcher accented with central...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Fauteuil with Os de Mouton Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style walnut fauteuil from the 19th century, with os de mouton base, large scrolling arms and red upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, this waln...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Petite Barley Twist Console
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fantastic 19th century French Louis XIII style petite barley twist console table hand crafted of solid walnut in Bordeaux, circa 1890s. Having a...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

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 Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

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 Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Tapestry, Beech

Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 17th century Louis XIII barley twist armchairs are perfect for adding an Old World touch to any decor. handcrafted from solid old-growth French walnut, each features a framework...
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1690s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak, Mohair

French 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut Buffet a Deux-Corps / Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
French Louis XIII Buffet a Deux-Corps / cabinet of unusual narrow size, in two parts, the upper part having one paneled door opening to an interior with one shelf, the sides paneled,...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

17th Century Painted Oak Homme Debout Cabinet from Southwest France
Located in Dallas, TX
A Homme debout is a two-bodied cabinet with a drawer separating the sections. This handsome Homme debout from southwest France was hand carved from oak in the 1600s. The period Louis...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Country French Style Dutch Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Style Dutch Chest of Drawers is a masterpiece of form over function! Hand-crafted from thick planks of old-growth oak and fruitwoods, it features deep, sp...
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1770s Dutch Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

French Cast Iron Fire Back with Flanking Lions & Rooster Coat of Arms, C. 1600
Located in Hollywood, SC
French cast iron fire back with flanking cornucopias, flanking lions, central sun god, foliage filigree, and central rooster coat of arms, S...
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Early 1600s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

Earliy 18th Century French Louis XIII Fruitwood Homme Debout ~ Bonnetiere
Located in Dallas, TX
Earliy 18th century French Louis XIII Fruitwood Homme Debout ~ Bonnetiere is a timeless reminder of necessity being the mother of invention! Most ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Steel

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XIII style French side table made of solid walnut with turned legs connected by an X-form stretcher with centre finial. Dovetailed drawer with iron ring pull. Pegged construc...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Fortuny Fabric Cushions in the Louis XIII Style Delfino Pattern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Fortuny fabric cushions in the Delfino pattern, aquamarine and gold color way with silk bias edging, the pattern, a 17th century French design in the Louis XIII style. Newl...
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2010s Louis XIII Furniture

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Fabric, Silk, Down, Feathers

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Spain circa 1780, and built of solid walnut, the rectangular antique trestle coffee table stands on two carved scrolled legs joined together with a forged iron stretcher; the top is built with two planks of walnut wood and embellished with a carved floral border around the edges. The large and tall cocktail table...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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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

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Iron

19th Century French Oak and Leather Desk Armchair from the Pyrenees
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Southern France circa 1890, and built of oak wood, the comfortable armchair stands on front turned legs with bottom stretcher; it features a wide seat, open armrests and a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Leather, Oak

French 19th Century Pair of Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Nice twisted arms on those chairs, so different, very comfortable as well.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Fruitwood

Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery will make a handsome addition to any room! Tall, fully upholstered seatbacks combine with a generous seat to provide...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Tapestry, Fruitwood

19th Century French Henri ii Carved Oak Jelly Cabinet with Fruit Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or office with this elegant antique jelly cabinet. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the "Confiturier" (French for jelly cabinet) stands o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

French Louis XIII Style 1890s Walnut Side Table with Curving X-Form Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style walnut side table from the late 19th century, with baluster legs, single drawer and X-Form cross stretcher. Created in France during the last quarter of the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Marble Top Carved Bleach Oak Jelly Cabinet with Bird Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or hunting lodge with this elegant antique cabinet. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the jelly cabinet stands on a recessed molded plinth base. The "Confiturier" ( French for jelly cabinet ) with side column on both sides features a single door decorated with hand carved game bird and reed motifs in high relief; the inside reveals a middle shelf. The surface is dressed with an inset black marble top. The small buffet has a drawer embellished with carved foliage decor and is dressed with an iron pull. The Louis XIII style cabinet is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use. and adorns a rich beached oak...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Marble

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

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Bronze

18th Century French Louis XIII Confiturier ~ Cabinet in Stripped Fruitwood
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French Louis XIII Confiturier ~ cabinet in stripped fruitwood has been enjoyed by generations and has been repurposed more than once! In its current form, it features a ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Fruitwood

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

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Brass

French Louis XIII Period Walnut Side Table with Baluster Legs and Carved Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII period walnut side table from the 17th century, with single drawer, carved diamond motif, turned baluster legs, cross stretcher of similar style with carved finia...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Set of Six Louis XIII Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Louis XIII style with turned wood walnut detailing. New upholstery on the seat cushions.
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Cotton, Walnut

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Barley Twist Pedestal Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Display a bust or a flower vase on these elegant, antique pedestals. Crafted in Southern France circa 1870 and built of walnut, each column sits on a thick decorative square plinth e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French Carved Walnut with Inlay Decor and Fleur-de-lys Trestle Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant eight foot oval walnut dining room table was crafted using antique timbers, and followed an 18th century design from the Pyrenees of France. The table sits on a trestle base, supported by a pair of hand carved "Montferrer" pedestal legs, ending with molded shoe base, and connected with a thick bottom stretcher at the bottom; each leg support is further embellished with a decorative wrought iron diamond shape mount at the bottom. The large race track shaped surface features an exquisite decor with a rectangular marquetry band, including a Classic carved French Fleur-de-Lis motif in each corner. The long and wide table...
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2010s American Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century walnut Os de Mouton chair from France. Recently reupholstered.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

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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