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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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Style: Louis XIII
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

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Oak

19th Century French Table Barley Twist Carved Oak Center Hall Sofa Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French table barley twist carved oak center hall sofa renaissance ~Direct from France~ ~Ornately carved antique French “octagonal” table...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Sevres Cobalt & Ormolu Louis XIII Hunt Scene Vase & Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Sevres Cobalt & Ormolu Louis XIII Hunt scene vase & cover France, circa 1880-1900 Standing 32-Inches high, this magnificent highly detail...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XIII Style Mutton Leg Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a spectacular set of 6 Louis XIV style mutton leg dining chairs F...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

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

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Walnut

Louis XIII Walnut Cabinet
Located in Madison, MS
This Louis XIII walnut cabinet has a beautiful dark stain and so many unique carved details. There are two top drawers with original hardware and working locks and keys. The two lower cabinets have a beautiful carved diamond shape on the front. The 3 carved swirls truly make this buffet stand...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Period Dining Room Side Hallway Chairs Hand Carved
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 17th century Louis XIII Period dining room side hallway chairs hand carved. Three pairs available or a set of six chairs of the 17th century French carved walnut armchair Louis ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Metal

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Fauteuils, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XIII Fauteuils, armchairs were sculpted from solid fruitwood, and feature gracefully scrolled armrests coupled with ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Mohair, Fruitwood

Pair of Extremely Long French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of extremely long French mid 18th century Louis XIII st. patinated cream benches. Each bench is raised by bottom ball feet below blocks. T...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Spanish Baroque Marble Top Carved Walnut and Iron Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining or breakfast room with this elegant antique table. Carved in Spain circa 1870, the large trestle table stands on two intricate ca...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Marble, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Patinated Spelter Statue of Cardinal Mazarin
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique statue. Crafted in France circa 1870 and built of metal, the figure depicts the cardinal Mazarin ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Spelter

Early 18th Century Louis XIII Style Solid Walnut Coffer or Trunk with Drawer
Located in Birmingham, AL
An early 18th century Louis XIII style coffer or trunk handcrafted of solid old growth French walnut having a beautiful rich and dark color patina, circa 1710. This handsome trunk features typical Renaissance style geometric carvings like the raised lozenge on the front and raised à pointe de diamants or diamond tipped decoration on the side panels. Raised on bun feet. Original iron handles and hardware. Coffers and trunks were used to keep all sorts of treasures under lock and key while still functioning as seats, tables, and even beds for children...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Walnut and Mirror Buffets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XIII st. walnut buffets with their matching mirrors depicting the four seasons. Each buffet is raised by bun feet ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Oak Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XIII st. oak armchairs. Each armchair is raised by fine ball feet below block and turned legs and beautifully turned ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th century French Petite Bookcase Server Barley Twist Louis XIII Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak petite bookcase server barley twist display louis XIII ~Direct from France~ Very special petite size 19th century French Lou...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Early 19th Century Louis XIII Style Giltwood Consoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XIII st. giltwood and faux painted marble consoles. Each wall mounted console is raised by fine circular mottled feet below most dec...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Marble

17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII Period Needlepoint & Walnut Side Chair
Located in Middleburg, VA
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII period needlepoint & walnut side chair Unusual 17th century French Provincial Louis XIII period side chair made of richly patinated Circass...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

17th Century French Louis XIII Period Petit Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
17th century French Louis XIII Petit Trunk was obviously meant for a cozy nook, and features unadorned pyramidal panels and a surprising amount of storage inside! Restorations have b...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XIII Style French Walnut Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XIII style French side table made of solid hand-carved walnut. Elaborately detailed in a Neo Renaissance style with fine turned legs forming an arched colonnade over the cent...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Os De Mouton Armchair or Throne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French large armchair, in the style of Os De Mouton, which first appeared in the time of Louis XIII. Os De Mouton means; sheep or mutton bone. Our old plank restoration depar...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Library Desk Console Sofa Table Barley Twist Louis XIII
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

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Oak

17th Century French Walnut Wood Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique buffet deux corps was hand-carved from walnut wood in France during the Louis XIII period (1600’s). A buffet deux corps (literally “two body buffet”) is a two-tiered cabi...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

1980s Imperial French Louis XIII Leather and Upholstery High Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Oversized Amazing Louis XIII Imperial style chair with full grain leather seat and custom fabric upholstery. Beautiful nail trim. High Back 53" . Excellent Condition. Measurements ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIII Furniture

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Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

French 18th Century Louis XIII St. Oak Deux Corps Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Louis XIII st. oak Deux Corps cabinet. The four door, two drawer cabinet is raised by four rectangular supports below the...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Antique Louis XIII Style Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XIII style stool or ottoman with turned leg and stretcher.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Fruitwood, Fabric

'10' Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XIII Acanthus Leaf Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 10 Rose Tarlow melrose house Louis XIII acanthus leaf leather dining chairs Featuring a texture...
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Late 20th Century Louis XIII Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Two-Door Armoire from the Loire Valley
Located in Dallas, TX
This grand, monumental armoire is derived from the chateaux region of the Loire Valley of France. The region includes notable palaces including Cham...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century Louis XIII Style Gilt Copper Mirror
Located in Ross, CA
Louis XIII style gilt-copper and wood mirror, featuring an elevated rectangular mercury glass plate in an intricate foliage and scroll frame with mirrored borders, topped by a detach...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Copper

French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Oak Dining or Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Country French 19th century Louis XIII style oak dining/center table. The table is raised by six elegant turned legs with topie shaped feet and striking block reserves whi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Os De Mouton Oak Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Louis XIII st. Os de Mouton oak armchairs. The four scrolled legs are joined by an H stretcher. The S scrolled arms are richly carved with impr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Pair of French 19th Century Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Heavily Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or study this this stunning Henri II two-piece antique desk cabinet. Crafted in southern France circa 1860 and built of oa...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak and Velvet Side Chair from Brittany
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway, bedroom or study with this elegant antique chair. Crafted in Brittany, France circa 1870, the large chair stands on carved straight legs ending with square feet o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Velvet, Oak

Louis XIII Walnut Miniature Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With fine needlepoint upholstery and a nicely carved frame.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XIII-Style Oak Confiturier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This exceptional oak confiturier is from France, circa 1880, and displays a beautiful, rich patina. It features a single “X”-carved drawer with an oblong steel pull over a like-carve...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine 18th century carved French Louis XIII style bureau plat or desk handcrafted of solid oak by skilled Breton artisans, circa 1730s. The rectangular top with a gadrooned beveled ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XIII armchairs are of a grand size for their time, making them ideal for 21st century homes! Beautifully carv...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Fruitwood

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.
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Late 17th Century Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Armoire
Located in Miami, FL
Original 18th century French solid walnut two-door armoire. This traditional French armoire has wonderful proportions. It is an armoire from the region of Dole (Jura) late 17th / ear...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French 1850s Louis XIII Style Cherry Table with Lateral Drawer and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style cherry table from the mid-19th century with lateral drawer, turned legs and carved finial. Created in France at the beginning of the reign of Napoleon III's...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Cherry

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Louis XIII walnut armchair, circa 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XIII Style Carved Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This carved armchair has an arched and padded back upholstered in burlap-like fabric with nailhead decoration. The exposed Walnut frame features scrolled arms on turned supports that...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Dos Gallos Custom Bun Foot Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic chest of drawers with cascading base ending in bun feet, raised diamond pattern on drawers. Two pencil drawers with hidden pull-out handles and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Walnut Two-Door Bonnetière with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style walnut bonnetière from the mid-18th century, with two doors, central drawer and original hardware. Born in France during the 1750s, this walnut cabinet show...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut Side Table with Bobbin Legs and Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 17th century Louis XIII walnut side table with long drawer, bobbin turned legs, cross stretcher and original patina. Born during the second half of the 17th century, at the ...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Set of Four French Regency Style Wrought Iron Patio Sunroom Dining Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four vintage French Regency style wrought iron dining armchairs. Item features sturdy sculptural iron frames, shell accents on the front and the back of the top rail of each c...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

19th century French Barley Twist Display Cabinet Vitrine Bookcase Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a lovely and unique antique French carved oak cabinet/bookcase/server! This is such a very versatile piece, we can imagine it in many places throughout the home! ~ Elaborately hand carved crown with large center cartouche ~ Look at the interior back panels, there are two large carved medallions that perfectly compliment the crown piece! ~ Barley twist posts on either side of the glass door ~ Barley twist legs on all four sides of the open shelf lower cabinet, with carved block joints ~ Large carved lower moldings above the big bun feet and carved beveled edge on the upper cabinet! ~ Quality throughout with original wavy glass ~ Solid oak, heavy and strong, well built by craftsmen of the period, ~ circa 1880 Measurements: 77.5” height (Over 6 ft.) x 32” x 19”. Three separate pieces (base, glass cabinet, upper crown). Base is 37” height x 32” x 19”; Glass cabinet section is 30” height x 30” x 13.5”; Upper crown is 10.5” height x 27.75”. Interior shelf is adjustable on the wood track. Shelf itself is 26.25” x 10”. As shown, the height above the shelf is 11.5” and below the shelf is 14.5”. Large open...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Glass, Oak

French Louis XIII Fauteuil
Located in Vista, CA
Early 20th century oak, with padded arms and turned spindles, floral crest.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

17th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French walnut chest of drawers (circa 1675-1700) hand-carved in a Louis XIII provincial style (Mannerist with Italian influ...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

Set of Six French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Brea, 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 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Linen, Wood

17th Century Louis XIII Armchair, Restored and Newly Upholstered
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Louis XIII style originated during Henry IV, who was a avid patron of Craftsmen, and craftsmanship of all kinds flourished in France during this period. Furniture was architectur...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Silk, Walnut

Antique French Louis XIII Style Yew Wood Buffet, circa 1800 Restored and Rare
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful and extremely unusual Antique “yew wood” French Louis XIII Style Buffet, with marvelous original escutcheons and in a gorgeous warm walnut color. The left-hand door is held in place with the original interior hand-forged hook...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

French Louis XIII Style Late 19th Century Side Table with Drawer and Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style side table from the late 19th century, with single drawer, turned base and H-form cross stretcher. Born in France during the later years of the 19th century...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Bronze

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

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Aubusson Tapestry Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood stool was crafted in Southern France, circa 1880. The square seat features four scrolled legs with hand carved acanthus leaves and an elaborate stretch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Tapestry, Walnut

Swiss Walnut Louis XIII Style Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming swiss carved walnut Louis XIII style armchair.
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Late 18th Century Swiss Antique Louis XIII Furniture

Antique 19th Century Louis XIII Needlepoint Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 18th century Louis XIII needlepoint chair with turned legs in walnut. Arms are carved with a leaf motif at either end. Beautiful handiwork.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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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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