Louis XIII Furniture
LOUIS XIII STYLE
Antique Louis XIII furniture is not as lavish as that of his son Louis XIV, who transformed his father’s modest Versailles hunting lodge into a sumptuous palace. Yet the imposing forms of its chairs, dressers, tables and other pieces express grandeur and luxury.
When Henry IV was assassinated in the streets of Paris in 1610, his young son became the king of France. With Louis XIII too young to rule, the widowed Marie de' Medici — a native of Italy and member of the prominent House of Medici — became regent, instilling an Italian influence in the decorative arts. Even after Louis XIII exiled his mother and took power in 1617, this aesthetic informed his court style. As did the consolidation of power, established with his chief minister, Cardinal Richelieu, through his death in 1643.
From sturdy chests and tall cupboards to colossal four-poster beds, almost every piece of Louis XIII furniture was heavily carved or turned from dark-toned wood. Motifs of the period included scrollwork, foliage, fruits, grotesque masks and other images of abundance, often inlaid in marquetry of wood or tortoiseshell. Ornamental scenes, sometimes carved on cabinet panels and other pieces from rare ebony, oak or walnut, were borrowed from engravings by northern European masters like Peter Paul Rubens. Engravings also spread the Louis XIII style during the 17th century, particularly by printmaker Abraham Bosse, who depicted the popular Louis XIII chairs designed with upholstered seats and low, wide backs.
The lofty profiles of the French furniture complemented the architecture under the reign of Louis XIII, such as the Palais du Luxembourg by chief architect Salomon de Brosse and architect Jacques Lemercier’s chapel at the Sorbonne, which showcased the influence of Italian Baroque.
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Style: Louis XIII
French 17th century Louis XIII Walnut Settee
Located in Troy, NY
Petit and delicate settee with straight simple lines, nicely turned walnut legs joined by similar turned double H-stretcher, to be reupholstered.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French Louis XIII Wingback Armchair, with Headrests, 18th-Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XIII wingback armchair, with headrests, 18th-century. A fine example of French craftsmanship.
Rare find with bronze carrying mounted handles on both on sides of...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
2 Louis XIII Period Armchairs With Tapestry
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Fake pair of armchairs in carved wood and covered with tapestry, Louis XIII period
Tapestries and seats in used condition, minor wear and tear, old restorations - old woodworms hole...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wood
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.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Antique 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback with round top, pillars fireback.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of High-Backed Walnut Armchairs in the Style of Louis XIII
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of high-backed armchairs is made of walnut. This is a French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Walnut
Antique French Leather Armchair in Walnut, Fully Restored from Inside Out
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Walnut Throne Chair or Antique Armchair that has been completely disassembled, cleaned, glued, and reupholstered with new springs, padding, and high quality dark brown...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Antique Louis XIII Style Carved Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Armchair with finely carved details at arms, legs and stretcher. The chair has a very fine aged patina to the once gilt frame with areas of finish loss revealing the unde...
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19th Century Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
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
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIII fire dogs with spit hooks. Made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
High-backed walnut sofa. French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice High-backed sofa is made of walnut. This is a French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Fireplace Mantel In French Stone For Timeless Campagnarde Design Project
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless hard limestone French fireplace surround with beautiful hammered surface. The hard stone is reflecting the light in the room.
Rustic elegant home decor object to personalise...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
Set of Six French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Patinated Oak Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of six French 19th century Louis XIII st. patinated oak dining chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant bun feet below beautiful turned legs connected by a most decorat...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Country French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Walnut Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome early 19th century country French Louis XIII st. walnut rectangular multi functional table. The table is raised by four turned legs a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
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
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Beautiful 17th-18th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII. They have black patina. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They ar...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Materials
Ebony
Fireback with the coat of arms of Germain du Val
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful fireback from the 16th century with fretwork contours. Under the central arch adorned with a leonine mask, two figures disguised as Mars and Venus are entwined. They are part of an architectural construction composed of a facade rhythmed with canephoric terms and crowned with a triangular pediment. The plaque bears the coat of arms of Germain Du Val...
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16th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Iron
Fireback Dated 1626 Representing a Cruciferous Orb Framed by Two Angels
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dated 1626 during the reign of the king Louis XIII, this beautiful fireback shows a crossed globe supported by 2angles.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Silk, Walnut
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
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Giltwood Single Open Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French giltwood single open arm chair with finely carved lyre motif. This chair is comfortable, strong and sturdy.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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, it is ful...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Country Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a French Country side LXIII period limestone antique fireplace mantel. This piece was standing against a doorway on the right side.
Shelf can be added on demand. It still ha...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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
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
17th Century French Louis XIII Period Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIII period fire dogs with spit hooks. Hand forged of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the and...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Set of Five Upholstered Louis XIII style Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very stylish set of five Louis XIII-style dining chairs, each one featuring a padded scrolled button back and over-stuffed seat, upholstered in a pale gold fabric and secured all r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Undefined Grey Stone Antique Fireplace From France For Timeless Interior Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Undefined grey stone fireplace from France. It is a beautiful antique decoration element for an authentic and timeless minimalist interior project. Nineteenth-century period.
Dimensi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
Large Louis XIII 17th Century Stone French Castle Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
17th century period authentic antique French fireplace mantel made of light-colored stone.
The design of the mantel is simple yet elegant, with a rectangular mantel shelf that featur...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th French Louis XIII Renaissance Oak Sculpted Table Console Desk
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique Louis XIII carved table in renaissance style, in oak, of perfect dimensions to be a center table, a desk, or a console table, with its belt is admirably worked on all four si...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Oak
French Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four French Vintage Louis XIII style dining chairs with solid beech wood frames. Original velvet brocade upholstery with nailhead trim. Sturdy and well-constructed with tall...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
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Upholstery, Beech
17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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
Materials
Iron
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIII fire dogs with spit hooks. Made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
18th Century Walnut Wood French Louis XIII Style Double Body Cupboard, 1770
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique French double body cupboard from 18th century. Furniture carved in walnut wood in Louis XIII style. Double body sideboard with four doors and two drawers, of excellent capaci...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Walnut
17th Century French Louis XIII Period Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIII period fire dogs with spit hooks. Made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons w...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XIII Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XIII style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. The house de...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
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Iron
French Louis XIII/XIV Walnut and Steel Mounted Alms Box, ca. 1670-1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with a molded edge and a line carved detail the center with a coin slot, the conforming case with steel reinforcement straps and a decorative steel escutcheo...
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1680s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Reclaimed Fireplace Mantle In Limestone From France
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual elegant white limestone antique French fireplace surround.
This French campagnarde style is timeless and not too rustic.
It ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Limestone
Jacques Callot - Set of 2 Engravings : "Les Gueux" - 17th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
These engravings are part of a series of 25 prints called "les gueux" or "les mendiants", "les barons", "les barons". Numbered 12 and 16, they were published with the 23 others betwe...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Paper
French Provencal White Stone Fireplace Surround Louis XIII
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine 19th century French elegant country style limestone fireplace surround for a timeless chique interior design concept.
Elegant authentic reclaimed fireplace mantel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Stone, Limestone
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIII fire dogs with spit hooks. Made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Jacques Callot - Engraving the crucifixion - The Great Passion - France 17th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
17th century engraving by Jacques Callot, from the series La Grande Passion. The engraving represents Le Crucifiement or La Crucifixion.
This is the seventh number of a series of 7 p...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Paper
18th Century French Louis XIII Style Children's Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century French Louis XIII Style Children's Chair.
This lovely antique French Louis XIII style child's chair is the perfect accent chair for intneded use or displaying a stack of...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Velvet, Walnut
17th Century French Louis XIII 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIII fireback with a version of the arms of France.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter upon request...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Iron
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
French Louis XIII Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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
17th - 18th Century French 'The Vintage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th - 18th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Louis XIII and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron. It is in a good condition, no cr...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Iron
Haute Epoque bronze ladle - 17th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty Haute Epoque / Louis XIII bronze ladle from the beginning of the 17th century.
Probably decorated with a lion's head on the end of the handle.
Wonderful witness to the h...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Bronze
Large French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIII period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good.
The width at the front is 70.5 cm (27.8 inches).
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Large French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIII period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good.
The width at the front is 72 cm (28.3 inches).
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautifully forged 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis III. The andirons have decorated spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Beautiful 17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII and they are from that period. They have a natural brown patina. The andirons hav...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
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Wrought Iron
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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