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
Caryatid in Bouffioux Sandstone Realized by Guerin, Inspired by Artus Quellin
By Artus Quellinus, Guerin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Caryatid in Bouffioux sandstone realized by Guerin. Inspired by Artus Quellin, 17th century.
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
17th Century French Louis XIII Period Walnut Side Table with Barley-Twist Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A period Louis XIII French walnut side table with single drawer and barley-twist legs from the mid-17th century. Born at the end of the reign of King Louis XIII, father of the Sun King, this exquisite French walnut table features a rectangular top with beveled edges, sitting above a simple apron, adorned in its central part with a single fluted drawer opening thanks to a wooden pull. The top is raised on a stylish barley-twist turned base with square block joints, accented with a cross stretcher of the same style. The ensemble is raised on four bun feet. With its graceful silhouette and rich walnut patina, this French Louis XIII side table...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
19th Century Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very nice bicolor French hard stone fireplace mantel from the burgundy region. The honey color bleu-grey and the burgundy color are a great match for lot of interior types
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Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Stone
19th Century Antique Bolection Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A wide bolection antique fireplace surround in Italian marble with some patina. The irregularity of the carvers hand gives it an extra twist.
Measures;
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Marble
17th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Italian rustic fireplace surround with some remaining patina. The condition and color is a perfect match for a country interior design.
Me...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of 19th Century, French Iron Candelabra
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of 19th century, French iron candelabra.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Burgundy Bicolor Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique fireplace surround is from the Dijon region. The bicolor burgundy marble stone is named cotton, after the French town, Corton. This mantel was installed in paneling room...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of French Louis XIII Style Fauteuils a la Reine
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Louis XIII style French fauteuils a la Reine of carved walnut. Some restoration.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French, Petite Louis XIII Style Walnut Table
Located in Troy, NY
Delicate, small Louis XIII center or end table.
The tray-top above one frieze drawer supported by intricately turned legs joined by wavy X-stretcher, adorned by a middle finial.
Ou...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Antique French Leather Armchair in Walnut with New Brown Leather, Fully Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French walnut throne chair or armchair that was completely disassembled, cleaned, glued, and reupholstered with new springs, padding, and high quality dark brown leather. Perfect utilized as either a cozy chair...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Single Louis XIII Fauteuil
Located in Washington, DC
Single Louis XIII Fauteuil with new upholstery
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of Two Upholstered Louis XIII Chairs, c. 1860
Located in Napa, CA
Two Louis VIII style chairs made in France in 1860 with deeply patinaed ash, upholstered in white linen.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
A so called 'paire de marriage' (wedding pair) whereby both families would order 1 andirons from the same blacksmith to for a couple for the new family hearth. Beautifully wrought ir...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Louis XIII style Ebonized petit Marble-Top Center Table
Located in Troy, NY
Conceptual small Louis XIII style center table with inset Breche marble-top and matching marble plaquettes accentuating frieze and stretcher. One compartmentalized drawer. Ebonized, ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Marble
Authentic Limestone "Rare Vase, " 12th Century
Located in Forte Dei Marmi, IT
Authentic and "Rare Vase " Antique Limestone Vase age 1210 ,
Recovered of The fondamentale of The country 12th Century,
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture
19th Century French Baroque Carved Oak Trestle Farm Table with Parquetry Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique dining table was crafted in northern France circa 1870. Built in oak, the table stands on a trestle base, supported with hand carved baluster legs connected at th...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Fireplace from the 19th century of french limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful imposing antique mantelpiece from the 19th century! This fireplace is very impressive due to its large size and the authenticity that this mantel radiates. In the middle of...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
French Early 18th Century Console Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful piece has 2 deep thick drawers on each side with a beautiful patina.
It can be placed behind a sofa or against the wall.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian LXIII Style Turned Walnut 4-Drawer Center/Console Table, mid 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with rolled edge atop a conforming frame housing four drawers, raised on turned legs joined by block stretchers resting on turned feet
Category
1850s Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XIII Style Side Dining Chairs, Reupholstered - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 41,7" / W 20" / D 20,9" Height from floor to seat: 18,5"
Elegant set of six French dining chairs made in the Louis XIII Style. Constructed from solid oak with tall arc...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Made, NL
Very impressive antique castle mantelpiece made of French limestone from the 19th century! A beautiful robust fireplace with a warm color scheme and beautiful ornaments in the front ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Large 19th Century French Leather Top Carved Bleached Oak Table Desk with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique table desk. Crafted in Northern France, circa 1870, the large writing table stands on carved b...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak, Leather
19th Century French Wooden Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden side table hails from 19th century France, a simple yet captivating piece crafted during a bygone era. Embrace the charm of the past with this timeless French woo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chairs with Embossed Leather, Set of Eight
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining or breakfast table with this elegant suite of antique chairs. Crafted in Spain circa 1880, and built of walnut wood, each chair stands on carved and fluted legs ending...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Louis XIII Limestone Fireplace
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Louis XIII limestone fireplace
Inside dimensions : 133cm wide & 134cm high
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
19th Century French Louis XIII Hand Carved Walnut Pedestal Column from Burgundy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique pedestal was crafted in the Burgundy region of France, circa 1870. Built of walnut, the tall column stands on a square plinth base over a circular, barley twist ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Three-Leg Trestle Dining Table with Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique dining room table was crafted in Spain, circa 1880. Almost 9 feet long, the table stands on three intricate scrolled pedestal legs, each connected with a carved...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Castle Fireplace of French Limestone in Style of Louis XIII
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful rustic castle fireplace with trumeau from the 18th century! This castle fireplace is in the style of Louis XIII and is made of French limestone. The trumeau has small image...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
19th Century French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Oak Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive 19th century French oak writing table or desk. Featuring a single drawer case supported by carved barley twist legs conjoined by an H-shaped stretcher. The oak top has a l...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Armchairs - Set of Two
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, a study or an office with these two antique walnut armchairs. Crafted in Southern France, circa 1850, each tall fruitwood chair stands on straight turned legs over a bottom stretcher; the armchair features a tall rectangular and each chair is dressed with open scroll armrests. Both pieces are upholstered with a colorful look alike...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Grand Classic French Louis XIII Timeless Rustic Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Classic French Limestone Fireplace Surround.
This grand LXIII period piece has a beautiful moulding. The base has also a niece det...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Set of Eight French Louis XIII Style Os de Mouton Dining Chairs with Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of eight French Louis XIII style os de mouton dining room side chairs from the 19th century with tapestry upholstery and nailhead trim. Born in France during the 19th century, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
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
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
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
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
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Throne Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French 19th century Revival Louis XIII style throne armchairs with hand carved figures on the raised arm rests and top of the chair backs...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
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 ...
Category
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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