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
Period: 20th Century
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
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
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
Materials
Walnut
Louis XIII French Style Oak Round Pedestal Table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XIII French style oak round pedestal table, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Louis XIII Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, 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
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Floor Lamp with Beige Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique carved lamp was crafted in France, circa 1950. The fixture stands on a circular base with three small feet over a long turned ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Louis XIII Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 19th or early 20th century French Louis XIII style fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The condition is good, no cra...
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Early 20th Century German Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Tapestry, 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
Materials
Leather, Oak
Stool Camel Leather Walnut Footrest Louis XIII Style Valenti, Barcelona, Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful Louis XIII style walnut and leather stool or footstool with finely turned legs, stretcher and upholstered seat.i Manufactured by Valentí, Spain ,.
* This classic Spanish c...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
2 Henri 2 Style Chairs, with Beautiful Tapestries circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Henri 2 style chairs, with beautiful tapestries;
it is necessary to redo the upholstery, but the tapestries are in good condition, can be cleaned and reused...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Beech
Antique Needlepoint Re-upholstered Carved Beveled Top Barley Twist Legs Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique french stool, characterized by the handcrafted carved beveled edge seat-top that has been newly re-upholstered keeping the origi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Materials
Brass
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
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
Materials
Brass
2 Louis XIII Style Armchairs circa 1900 2 Different Models Sold Individually
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Louis XIII style armchairs circa 1900 2 different models sold individually.
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Early 20th Century European Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
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
Materials
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
Materials
Oak
'10' Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XIII Acanthus Leaf Leather Dining Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
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
Materials
Leather, 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
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
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
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century French Carved Walnut Pedestal Round Dining Table with Parquetry Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the Pyrenees mountains of France half a century ago with 18th and 19th century old timber, the elegant six foot round table stands on a s...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Louis XIII Style Chair in Solid Chair, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XIII style chair in solid chair, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century European Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Dutch Louis XIII Style 'Faith' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Dutch Louis XIII style fireplace fireback with the Virtue Faith. From the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues.
We have a unique and specialized collection o...
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20th Century Dutch Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Iron
two Louis XIII Style Oak Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
two Louis XIII style oak armchairs, circa 1900
Different tapestry on each armchair.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
French Louis XIII Fauteuil
Located in Vista, CA
Early 20th century oak, with padded arms and turned spindles, floral crest.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Louis XIII Baroque Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XIII Baroque chairs, circa 1900
ancient restorations.
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Rustic French Louis XIII Style Fireplace in Lincolnshire Stone
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XIII style limestone fireplace, with heavy architectural inner moulding, with shaped scalloped frieze, surmounted by moulded shelf in three pieces. A rustic piece.
N....
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Caryatid in Bouffioux Sandstone Realized by Guerin, Inspired by Artus Quellin
By Guerin, Artus Quellinus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Caryatid in Bouffioux sandstone realized by Guerin. Inspired by Artus Quellin, 17th century.
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Oak Louis XIII Style High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 114cm / W 46.5cm / D 39cm Height from floor to seat: 51cm
H 44.8" / W 18.3" / D 15.3" Height from floor to seat: 20.07"
Set of 8 Very Elegant Upholstered High Back Din...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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 1920. Standing on three bun feet over a circular base embellished with hand carved foliage decor, this lamp features a thick barley twist stem over acanthus leaves, a round ledge surface in the center decorated with carved leaf motifs. The sturdy light fixture is dressed with a real wax candle, and has new wiring with double lights; it is further embellished with a convenient on and off foot switch. The tall free standing Louis XIII style floor lamp is in excellent condition and adorns 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
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Louis XIII Style Walnut Barstools by Dennis & Leen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of walnut barstools designed by Dennis & Leen in the manner of 17th century French Louis XIII. The frames have a triangular form constru...
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20th Century American Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Oak Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Louis XIII Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from France~
~Beautiful French writing desk or sofa table with elegant features!~
~Lovely barely twist legs as well as barley twist stretcher and ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 French Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 French Louis XIII style upholstered dining chairs.
Upholstered in a heavy fabric.
Each chair is solid and sturdy, strong enough for everyday use.
Measures: 34 1/2" H x 18"...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
2 Pairs of Small French Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Table Lamps, 1940
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French, Louis XIII style lamps from the 1940 Period hand-carved in a Chevron Pattern and shown with a red silk shade. Ideal for a nightstand or ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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