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
Antique French Louis XIII Highly Carved Oak Armchair Early 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century French Louis XIII style gothic carved oak armchair, the carved crest having trefoil accents, above the back decorated with quatrefoil panels, continuing to the scrolled ...
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Early 18th 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 Six Louis XIII Dining Chairs in Walnut with Original Leather
Located in Washington, DC
Set of six Louis XIII dining chairs in walnut with original leather.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Three Vintage Louis XIII Style Carved Walnut and Fabric Bar Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a Gothic look to your bar or kitchen counter with this elegant set of three vintage stools. Crafted circa 2000, the traditional barstools are the perfect height for a 42 to 45" bar surface; built in walnut, each sturdy stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Antique Fireplace Mantel from the 19th century of french limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful robust castle mantelpiece made of French limestone. This antique mantle dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XIII with a beautiful ornament in the middl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Antique Fireplace Mantel from the 17th century of french limestone
Located in Made, NL
Very beautiful antique castle mantelpiece from the 17th century in the style of Louis XIII! This robust fireplace has a wide front section without ornaments and beautiful curved legs...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Antique Fireplace Mantel from the 19th century of french limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique castle mantelpiece made of French limestone from the 19th century! This beautiful fireplace has a wide top with slightly curved legs. A rustic mantle with a histori...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
17th Century French Louis XIII Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 17th century French Louis XIII walnut stool with barley twist legs and stretchers, and newly upholstered in a wool and linen bouclé. Perfect for tucking under a console table or nightstand, but also functions as a soft side table...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this large antique king armchair. Hand carved by Karpen Furniture in Chicago, the important chair stands on turned leg...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Chest on stand, Holland 17th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Teak wood chest with rich gilt copper applications of decorative scrolls and foliage, and probably two drooping tulips for the decoration in the center of the work top.
Handles for t...
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1640s Dutch Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Glass
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
Materials
Bronze
Classic French Louis XIII Styled Side Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 39.2" / W 17.2" / D 16.2" Height from floor to seat: 21.6" Back height 19.5"
Wonderful set of 6 French Louis XIII style scrolled back dining room chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian / Southern Tyrolean Carved Walnut Paneled Cassapanca, mid 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a molded edge rectangular hinged top above a conforming case housing a large storage area, the case paneled and carved with primitive decorations, raised on large bracket feet
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 or writing desk with a gorgeous silhouette ...
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1790s British Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Extremely Rare 17th Century Louis XIII Chateau Fireplace, 1610-1643
Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace Louis XIII period Limestone Chimney with a magnificent Trumeau T...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
19th century smoker’s chair in oak
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty smoker's chair dating from the 19th century in Louis XIII French oak, original upholstery fabrics
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Louis XIII Buffet In Oak And Walnut From The 17th Century - Spain
Located in Brussels, Brussels
small 2 door buffet or cupboard in oak and walnut from the 17th century from Spain
small unusual model with very beautiful carved panels as well as paneled sides.
It has its origin...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Theodore Alexander French Louis XIII Style Walnut Barley Twist Leather Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander Louis XIII style Arm Chair, circa late 20th century. Features a walnut finish with a high leather upholstered back over padded scrolled arms and barley twist suppo...
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Late 20th Century Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
BERTHOLD MULLER - Silver Champagne Bucket London 1895
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver champagne bucket in scalloped shape resting on four claw feet, Decorated in strong relief of playing putti, inserted in cartridges, surrounded by garlands of flowers and...
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1890s English Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Two Saints In Polychrome Wood, Portugal, 17th Century, human-sized
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Two Saints In Polychrome Wood, Portugal, 17th Century
Size 1:1
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17th Century Portuguese Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XIII Bench In Walnut With Its Tapestry
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely Louis XIII style bench in walnut covered with a tapestry
Very beautiful little model which has a superb turning
The bench is covered with a very beautiful tapestry represen...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
Oak Sideboard Country Style Early 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Oak sideboard country style early 19th
It opens with two doors in the lower part revealing a fixed oak shelf and two drawers at the level of the belt of the furniture. It is very w...
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1810s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Alfonso Marina French Louis XIII Rosewood Marquetry Inlay Armoire Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
A breathtaking wardrobe by Alfonso Marina. Drawing inspiration from 18th Century designs with French Louis XIII and Spanish Colonial styling. The armoire is constructed from rosewood...
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Late 20th Century Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
The Louis XIII: A Classical Stone Fireplace in the Style of the Louis XIII Era
Located in Chicago, IL
The Louis XIII Stone Fireplace is inspired by architecture and design during the reign of King Louis XIII of France (1610 - 1641). The molding through the legs and first lintel is cl...
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2010s American Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Set of Six Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned Legs Side Chairs
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 walnut wood, each chair stands on carved turned legs ending with b...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair Of Heraldic Lions, Oak Sculptures, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of heraldic lions, oak sculptures, 19th century
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19th Century European Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVIII Style Stripped Writing Table
Located in Houston, US
This country table exemplifies the rustic style seen in Southern France and Spain. The style as seen in Louis XIII country interpretations, developed in France an Spain and mirror th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Pair Italian Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Trestle-Form Benches, mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sold as a pair these benches have long single board planks raised on turned and block trestle-form legs terminating in ball feet
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
"The Incredulity Of Saint Thomas” Oil On Canvas After Rubens' Triptych, Circa 18
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large oil on canvas, "Jesus presents his wounds to Saint Thomas" or "the disbelief of Saint Thomas" after the triptych of Rockos by Rubens,
Copy circa 1800
Modern frame
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Early 1800s European Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Set of Eight Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of Louis XIII style walnut side chairs in floral red velour upholstery with nail finish border, padded backs, arched crest, and nicely turned legs with H form stretchers. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Small French Louis XIII Style Walnut Tray Top Spool Table with Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite French Louis XIII style walnut side table from the 19th century with tray top, spool legs and carved X-Form cross stretcher. This charming petite French Louis XIII style wal...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Console, Nightstand, pedestal Table - Louis XIII - XIXth - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Louis XIII style side table, bedside table, pedestal table or console from the end of the 19th century, in walnut with a drawer and wonderfully turned legs. Woodworkin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Carved Antique Walnut & Elm Trestle Dining Table with Fleur de Lys Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant dining table was crafted in the Pyrenees of France using antique timbers, and following an 18th century design. Over 8 feet long, the large table sits on a trestle base,...
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1980s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Elm
Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilded Bronze Sun King Pendulum
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique Louis XVI style clock in white marble and gilded bronze.
The clock rests on four small beaded bronze feet There are four smooth cylindrical columns in white marble, emb...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Marble, 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 and acanthus le...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Louis XIII Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Beautiful Limestone Fireplace Mantel, dating from the 18th century.
Inside dimensions : 125cm wide x 124cm high
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Limestone
17th Century French Louis XIII Period Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Amerongen, 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
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Hand Carved Bleached Oak Dessert Buffet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This hand-carved oak Louis XIII style dessert buffet from the late nineteenth century features carvings on three sides. Rosettes adorn the die joints, and grapes and grape leaves embellish the drawer fronts. A shell and leaf motif lends additional detailing to the beveled edge of its top. Its top lifts up to reveal a white marble surface where desserts were displayed and is held in place with two hinged supports. Standing on classic Louis XIII barley twist legs that rest on ball feet, this piece features dovetailed drawers with hand carved pulls as well as two lower levels for additional display space. A skirt surrounds the bottom level. This piece is ideal as a serving buffet, entry piece, or dry bar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Cast Bronze Louis XIII Period Candlesticks, 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Robustly cast with stepped bases baluster form bodies and large bobeches, retaining original iron prickets
Category
1650s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XIII Style Walnut Os de Mouton Chairs with Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XIII style walnut os de mouton legs armchairs from the 20th century with large scrolling arms. Discover the timeless elegance and robust charm of these French ...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XIII Period Center Table Or Console In Walnut -early 17 Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
rare 17th century walnut table from the Louis XIII period from the Vallée de la loire -France.
The vallée de la Loire was during the french renaissance the place were many castle wer...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Tapestry Brocard master piece from Museum collection stamp , France XVI century
By Maison Brocard
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional master tapisserie from Brocard Museum Royal collection, brought directly from the estate of the Museum; Vente collection brocard 1998; P.D...
Silver thread tapestry origi...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Silver
17th Century Walnut Sofa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine 17th century walnut Louis XIII canapé. The original frame was fully restored and newly upholstered by our workshop.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 feat...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French Louis XIII style armchairs features hand carved Renaissance female figures that support the hand turned barley twist armrests. The seats r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antique French Louis XIII Style Buffet in Oak and Mixed Woods Older Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Buffet in the style of Louis XIII made in the mid-1800's. The Antique French Buffet was constructed from a mix of woods from beautiful French white oak to pine. Origin...
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1850s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Steel
French 19th Century Dining Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful Table in the Louis XIII style with twisted feet and a parqueted top.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Dining Room Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Long Dining Table is made of oak with twisted feet. It can be place inside or outside on a porch.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Oak Gateleg Table From The 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little oak table from the 17 century from England called Gateleg table
Very nice little table which has a superb turning and a drawer in the belt
the table can be used as an...
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17th Century British Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Side Table with Barley Twist Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style walnut side table from the 19th century with barley twist base, carved X-Form cross stretcher and single drawer. This exquisite French Louis XIII style waln...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Louis XIII Style Arm Chair in Taupe Silk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Generous proportions make this chair a favorite for all. Curved arms cascade down to the turned legs and stretchers. Needs new upholstery.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Silk
2 French Louis XIII Style Mahogany Carved Barley Twist Cane Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
French Louis XIII dining arm and side chair. Made from mahogany with a carved and pierced acanthus foliate back with barley twist supports. Features a double cane back and cane seat....
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Late 20th Century Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Antique French Carved Side Table in Oak, Barley Twisted Legs, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An adorable French baroque style side table in solid oak. Finely handcrafted in the late half of the 19th century by a French cabinetmaker. Decorative decadent carvings, such as the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
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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