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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
18th Century French Louis XIII Style Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French Louis XIII-style armchair showcases the timeless craftsmanship and elegance of the period. Constructed from walnut, the chair features a beautifull...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

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

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved "Sheep Bone" Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining or breakfast table with this elegant set of antique chairs. Crafted in France, circa 1950, each chair stands on carved "Os de Mouton" (sheep bone) legs decorated with ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Fabric, 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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

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...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

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

French Luxury Folding 3 Panel Screen, room divider
Located in Waasmunster, BE
French Luxury Folding 3 Panel Screen, room divider
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture

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Glass

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Sheep Bone Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Dallas, TX
Dressed a breakfast or dining room 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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Fabric, Walnut

Antique French Louis XIII Style Needlepoint Tapestry Chest Bar
Located in Astoria, NY
A late 19th-century French storage chest bar on a stand, crafted in the Louis XIII style and sourced directly from Provence, France. Made from solid oak, this hand-crafted piece comb...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Tapestry, Oak

19th Century French Henri II Carved Oak Console Table Server
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a hallway, library, or living space with this elegant antique console table. Crafted in France circa 1870 and measuring nearly five feet in length, the tall, narrow server is b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Petit Point Stool
Located in Winter Park, FL
A small 19th century Louis XIII style stool with solid walnut frame and carved medallion detail. Wool verdure petit point upholstery fabric is in good condition with vibrant color. D...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Tapestry, Wool, Walnut

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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s
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

18th Century French Walnut Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 18th Century French Louis XIII style cabinet, made of solid walnut with two raised panel doors. Interior has one two shelves, the bottom one is adjustable. Iron hardware. Working l...
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18th Century Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Striped Chenille- Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique set of six French dining chairs made in the style of Louis XIII style, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid oak wood featuring an elegant chapea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Chenille, Oak

Mid-Century French Carved Walnut Refectory Farm Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique refectory table was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1960. Built of solid walnut, the substantial table stretches over 6 feet in length. The monastery-style bas...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s It looks like it is still the original cover. It does have a few slight signs of wear, but it still looks really good. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Metal

19th Century French Bleached Oak Table with Turned Legs and Bluestone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful example of Louis XIII-style furniture, this oak table has a modified X-stretcher with six legs, all tightly turned. The wood has been bleached more recently, leaving the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Stone

Set of Six French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Dining Room Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six French Louis XIII style dining room side chairs from the 19th century, with os de mouton bases, slanted camelbacks, cross stretchers and used floral upholstery. Created ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIII period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged and carved wrought iron period andirons with a recently forged grate. The condition is good. The total w...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Set of 10 Antique French Louis XIII Style Os de Mouton Dining Side Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 10 Antique French Louis XIII Style Os de Mouton dining side chairs 8 chairs, and 2 armchairs in oak and leather, upholstery to be completely redone; structures in good condi...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture

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Leather, Oak

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

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Limestone

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

Circa 1880 French Louis XIII Style Walnut Bench or Ottoman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 French Louis XIII style bench or ottoman. Walnut. S-scroll design as used on the popular Os de Mouton style chairs of the era. The stretcher repeats the molded motif. Newl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

two Louis XIII Style Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
two Louis XIII style armchairs, circa 1900 Different tapestry on each armchair. The tapestries are with birds and fantastic animals are in good condition and can be reused; on the ot...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Tapestry, Oak

Antique 'Os de Mouton' Chair in Solid Wood and Tapisserie 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique 'Os de Mouton' Chair in Solid Wood and Tapisserie 19th Century This is a very elegant 'Os de Mouton' armchair in solid wood and tapisserie, made in France in the 19th centur...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Louis XIII French Cabinet 17th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Small French buffet with two bodies from the 17th century. This old cabinet in carved walnut wood from the Louis XIII period has four doors, four d...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned-Leg Side Table with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate extra, functional surface space into your living room or den with this elegant antique side table. Crafted in the Perigord region of France circa 1780, and built of walnu...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Beech, Walnut

Two Louis XIII Style Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Louis XIII style armchairs, circa 1900.  
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Tapestry, Oak

19th Century French Pair of Walnut Hand Carved Low Back Armchairs
Located in Sofia, BG
French pair of low back walnut armchairs with gorgeous armrests. Feet turned with spacer in X. Style Louis XIII, 19th century. Measures: Height 86 cm, width 63 cm, depth 51 cm.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French Pouf / footrest / ottoman / side stool velvet - Louis 13 Period - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pouf / footrest / ottoman / side stool. Its dimensions also allow it to be used as a side table. The pouf is covered by Bargello Flame Stitch Patterned Fabric: This is a type of nee...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

French Cast Iron Fire Back with Flanking Lions & Rooster Coat of Arms, C. 1600
Located in Charleston, 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

Antwerp Cabinet In Ebony And Bone, 17th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Antwerp cabinet in ebony and bone, 17th century interior theater in rosewood and lemon wood veneer. Ebony veneer on all 4 sides.
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17th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Ebony, Bone

French 18th Century Getleg Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Getleg table is made of strong thick oak wood. One leg on each side is cut in half and it allow to push the other half to the middle of the drop leaf. When the leaves are down...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Antique English Sofa Side Table Barley Twist Ebonized Library Desk Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Sofa Side Table Barley Twist Ebonized Library Desk Carved Oak. Direct from Europe, a beautiful antique English sofa table o...
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1790s British Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Louis XIII Style Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive French arm chair chair is carved from walnut and features an upholstered antique tapestry back and boiled wool seat. The original seat cushion stuffing has been suppl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XIII Style Arm Chair
Louis XIII Style Arm Chair
$1,740 Sale Price
70% Off
Large-Scale French Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale French baroque armchair dating to early 18th century. Hand-carved in Louis XIII style in walnut with turned stretchers. Newly uphol...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Steel

Set of Eighteen French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Beechwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive and complete set of eighteen French 19th century Louis XIII st. Beechwood dining chairs. Each Os de Mouton, referring to the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Beech

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

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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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

PAIR Set of 2 Antique French Pedestal Stand BARLEY TWIST Oak LARGE Plant Columns
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set of 2 Antique French Pedestal Stand BARLEY TWIST Oak LARGE Plant Columns. Direct from France, a fabulous PAIR of extremely thick barley twist pedestal stands! Perfect as pla...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

6 Doors Buffet In Walnut Dated 1639
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb small 6-door buffet in walnut from the 17th century dated 1639 from northern Italy Very beautiful, unique piece of furniture with a small ni...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

17th Century French Extra Large French Limestone Statement Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Statement stone fireplace surround in great condition for a timeless cottage or castle style home decor. The beige hard limestone blend well in any kind of interior styling. The prop...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

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

17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French fireback with the arms of Lorraine. The style of the fireback is Louis XIII, and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pe...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

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

Petite Fine French Country Style Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A unusual small original antique French country hard limestone LXIII style fireplace surround. Perfect for a small space. Measures: 100 cm EW 39.37" 128 cm EH 50.39" 73 cm IW 28....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

Pair of 19th Century Baroque Louis XIII Style Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bold, sculptural, and steeped in old-world grandeur, this pair of Louis XIII style armchairs captures the essence of 17th-century French Baroque design. With their stately silhouette...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

CENTURY FURNITURE Louis XIII French Os de Mouton Armchairs a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1980s Vintage Louis XIII Furniture

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Cotton, Wood

Set of (6) Antique French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Hand-Washed Irish Linen.
Located in Chicago, 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...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

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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Upholstery, Walnut

French Oak Writing Table Louis XIII Style and Shabby Finish, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This oak writing table in the Louis XIII style was made in France in the 19th century. The height between the floor and the top is 24.21 in. (61.5 cm). One drawer. The finishing h...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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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

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Walnut

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Library Three-Tier Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood spiral staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France circa 1970, the small circular step ladder sits on four small turned feet a...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French hand carved desk has an angular shaped top over a single drawer in the apron. Four striking and stylized turned legs are connected by a similar stretcher. Cleaned and pol...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Mahogany

Interior Scene, Framed Engraving, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Framed engraving depicting an animated interior scene of several characters around a table. It bears the following description: "Il fumoso a smaltir cibo indigesto - non v'e piu ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Paper

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

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

French Louis XIII Style Carved Walnut Monastery Refectory Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Entertain in style around this large 8 feet long fruitwood dining table. Crafted in France, and built in walnut, the heavy table stands on a trestle base, supported with hand carved baluster legs ending with molded shoe base, and connected with a thick bottom stretcher which gives the table a sturdy, monastery look. The wide and thick tabletop features an elegant frame work made of walnut timber. From the structure to the finish, this elegant refectory farm table...
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Late 20th Century French 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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