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: Early 20th Century
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
Large solid oak table in Louis XIII style, circa 1930 Maximum length 350 cm
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large solid oak table in Louis XIII style, circa 1930
Maximum length 350 cm
The extensions are missing
there are scratches on the board
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
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 feat...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Baroque Carved Mahogany Barley Twist Pedestal Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Display a bust or a flower vase on this elegant, antique pedestal. Crafted in Southern France circa 1920 and built of mahogany, the column sits on a thick decorative rectangular plin...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Bleached French Os De Mouton Tabouret Stool, White Cotton Upholstery, C. 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Easily recognized by its highly shaped legs and stretchers, os de mouton is an elegant style of carving that was first seen during the reign of Louis XIII. Although typically used for chair frames, it was not uncommon to find tabouret stools, such as this bleached one from France (circa 1900), carved in the same manner.
Four sinuous legs with scrolled feet are joined by an H-shaped stretcher with arbalete-like curves. The wood has a warm beige color that is accentuated by a stark white cotton upholstery affixed with numerous metal nailheads. Our os de mouton tabouret...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Early 20th Century French Carved Oak Turned Leg Demilune Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique demilune side tables were created in France circa 1920. Built of oak, each table stands on four turned legs ending wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Louis XIII Style Wing Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Louis XIII style wing chairs with new upholstery.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury English Carved Chestnut Eight Gate-Leg Drop-Leaf Oval Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in England from solid chestnut, circa 1950, the large fruitwood dining room table stands on sturdy turned legs embellished with a decorative stretcher at the bottom. The tabl...
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Early 20th Century English Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Early 20th Century French Carved Bleached Oak Farm Table with Fleur-de-Lis
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique dining table was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1920. Built of solid oak, the rustic table stands on two substantial carved baluster-form support legs ending ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
Vintage French Carved Chestnut & Oak Trestle Dining Table from the Pyrenees
Located in Dallas, TX
This long antique dining room table was crafted in the French Pyrenees, southwest France, near the Spanish border. Built with 18th century chestnut and oak timber and over 8 feet in ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Oak, Chestnut
Two Louis XIII Style chairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Louis XIII style chairs, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, 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 1930. Standing on three bun feet over a circular base embellished with foliage decor, this walnut lamp features a thick base decorated with acanthus leaf motifs. The lamp is dressed with a round ledge surface in the center decorated with intricate carved motifs, and a barley twist stem to the top. The sturdy, wooden light fixture has new wiring with a singular light and is dressed with a decorative wax candle over a metal bobeche. The tall free standing Louis XIII style floor lamp is in excellent condition with 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
Oak, Walnut
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
Materials
Oak
Antique French Armchair in the Style of Louis XIII in Unrestored Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Upholstered Armchair probably made in the early 1900s and requires restoration. We are offering several Antique French Armchairs on 1stdibs and most all of the Antique...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Walnut and Bronze Coat & Hat Rack Louis XIII Style, French, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique coat and hat rack
Massive walnut and bronze, made circa 1900.
With four hooks in massive bronze.
Good Condition.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Louis XIII Style Extending Dining Table with Turned Legs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The wonderfully styled antique French Louis XIII rectangular dining or refectory table has a removable 24" center leaf for additional seating when needed or remove to minimize its fo...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Tapestry, Fruitwood
Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs are generously sized to provide abundant comfort while presenting a splendid Old World style into t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Oak
French Sculptural Baroque Style Desk in Stained Pine, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fabolous french baroque style freestanding desk in solid stained pined. Finely handcrafted in the first half of the 20th century. Decorative decadent carvings.
This fine desk w...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Pine
French Mirror Entry Mirror Colonnettes and Bench L XIII Style, Early 20th C.
Located in Labrit, Landes
Early 20th century French Mirror with bench.
Little columns frame the mirror and support the bench.
Original mirror
Good furniture for an entry or fo...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
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
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
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
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.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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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