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Louis XIII Tables

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
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Side Table or Writing Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale French Louis XIII style walnut writing table or desk from the late nineteenth century is of hand pegged construction and features a beveled top. The top is supported...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Oak Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Oak Renaissance. Direct from France, a lovely antique French writing desk or sofa table in a very versatile size with beau...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Oak

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Oak Side Table, Barley Twist Columns
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XIII style side table or nightstand features four barley twist columns. Its beveled top is detailed with a hand carved leaf motif. Rosettes ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Oak

Antique Italian Carved Wood Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Sewing Table Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian sewing table ideal as side or end table, characterized by thypical beveled edge table top shape and the drawer with its compartments, the table is raised on four stunning twist carved legs connected by the central stretcher. Finished on all sides, its great shapes and design with the antique wood patina...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIII Tables

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Wood

French Carved Oak Beveled Top Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Etagere Side Table Cart
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique French etagere, dry bar cart or side end table, characterized by the beveled edge table top, raised on four stunning Bobbin turned Barley twist carved legs, a centr...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Bleached Oak Table with Turned Legs and Bluestone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful example of Louis XIII-style furniture, this oak table has a modified X-stretcher with six legs, all tightly turned. The wood has been bleached more recently, leaving the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Stone

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Three-Drawer Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant vintage walnut console table behind a sofa or against a wall. Crafted in France circa 1960 and over five feet long, the sofa table sits on turned legs over a botto...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine 19th century French carved oak library table, or writing table desk made in the grand Louis XIII taste. Features thick barley twist legs conjoined on the bottom with barley twis...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Oak

19th Century Barley Twist Mahogany Desk Console or Library Table by Imperial
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning 19th Century single drawer desk or library console table having turned mahogany legs and frame with outstanding grain throughout having hand carved aprons with gold detail...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Mahogany

Late 20th Century French Carved Oak and Chestnut Monastery Trestle Farm Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This large 8 feet long antique dining table was crafted in southwest France circa 1980. Built with antique and reclaimed old timbers of oak a...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Tables

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Chestnut, Oak

18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned-Leg Side Table with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate extra, functional surface space into your living room or den with this elegant antique side table. Crafted in the Perigord region of France circa 1780, and built of walnu...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Beech, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Turned-Leg Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate extra, functional surface space into your living room or den with this elegant antique side table. Crafted in the Perigord region of France circa 1920, and built of oak w...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Tables

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Oak

Antique French Oak Console Sofa Table Barley Twist Louis XIII Library Desk
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French oak office library desk sofa table barley twist Louis XIII ~Direct from France~ ~Lovely antique French writing desk, versatile f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Oak

French 18th Century Console Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful 18th Century Console Table is made of walnut with a beautiful patina and the use of age. It has 2 drawers with 2 iron rings as hardware.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

17th Century French Walnut Side Table with Single Drawer and Barley-Twist Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 17th century period Louis XIII walnut side table with single drawer and barley-twist base. This French side table features a rectangular planked top with rounded edges sitti...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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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 Tables

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Oak

Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Secretary Petite Writing Desk Barley Twist Louis XIII. Direct from France, a beautifully appointed petite drop front walnut secretary...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

French Carved Marquetry Decor Walnut and Pine Pedestal Round Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant six foot round table stands on a sturdy pedestal base with four hand turned columns, and supported by hand carved molded flat shoe fee...
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Early 2000s French Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut, Pine

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 Tables

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Pine

French Walnut Desk, Side Table or Writing Table, Louis XIII
Located in Labrit, Landes
French desk or side table, made circa 1660 Massive walnut and iron handles. Nice antique patina. The turned legs and bars are typical of the Louis XIII style. Legroom height and dept...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Iron

Louis XIII Period 1630s Carved Walnut Barley Twist Table with Black Painted Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII period walnut writing table from circa 1630 with two lateral drawers, barley twist base, black painted top and carved X-Form cross stretcher accented with central...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular 19th century French bureau plat writing table or desk featuring barley twist legs and stretcher. Crafted from oak in the grand Louis XIII style fronted by a large 27 inch...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Oak

Vintage French Carved Chestnut & Oak Monastery 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 Tables

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Chestnut, Oak

Mid-Century French Carved Walnut Refectory Farm Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique refectory table was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1960. Built of solid walnut, the substantial table stretches over 6 feet in length. The monastery-style bas...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing French Louis XIII style dining table or harvest table featuring large spiral twists or barley twist legs. Crafted from oak the top nearly 3" inch thick planks with breadboar...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Tables

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Iron

Antique French Square Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century antique French square sofa table carved oak barley twist Louis XIII. Direct from France, a substantial and heavy antique French square side/sofa table, with impressive details. Large hand carved edge top over the oversized, wide apron that features intricately hand carved Celtic...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Oak

Antique French Console Side Table Carved Oak Beveled Top Barley Twisted Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and huge antique french console table or side end table, characterized by the handcrafted carved beveled edge table-top and hand carve...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Wood

French Louis XIII Style Carved Walnut Monastery Refectory Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Entertain in style around this large 8 feet long fruitwood dining table. Crafted in France, and built in walnut, the heavy table stands on a trestle base, supported with hand carved baluster legs ending with molded shoe base, and connected with a thick bottom stretcher which gives the table a sturdy, monastery look. The wide and thick tabletop features an elegant frame work made of walnut timber. From the structure to the finish, this elegant refectory farm table...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Bleached Oak Refectory Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique dining table was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1780. Built of solid oak, the monastery table stands on pierced and curved baluster support legs joined togeth...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Oak

French 18th Century Getleg Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Getleg table is made of strong thick oak wood. One leg on each side is cut in half and it allow to push the other half to the middle of the drop leaf. When the leaves are down...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Oak

Baluster Console or Serving Table Marble Top Louis XIII St, French, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Serving table with baluster and marble top, French, late 19th century Two drawers Perfect of a restaurant, all king of shop as a display case. Shipping: 50.5 / 121 / 120.5 cm ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Marble, Metal

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Envelope Folding Card Game Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a game room or a den with this elegant antique folding card table. Crafted in France circa 1890 and built of walnut wood, the squar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Felt, Walnut

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 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Heavily Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or study this this stunning Henri II two-piece antique desk cabinet. Crafted in southern France circa 1860 and built of oa...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Oak

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Barley Twist Pedestal Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Display a bust or a flower vase on these elegant, antique pedestals. Crafted in Southern France circa 1870 and built of walnut, each column sits on a thick decorative square plinth e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Period Walnut Side Table with Baluster Legs and Carved Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII period walnut side table from the 17th century, with single drawer, carved diamond motif, turned baluster legs, cross stretcher of similar style with carved finia...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

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 Tables

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Wood

Rustic 18th/19th C. Mediterranean Provincial Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive and truly Provincial antique walnut table from the estate of legendary American businessman, T. Boone Pickens. Born in the charming countryside of Provence, Southeastern France, directly on the border of Italy and the Mediterranean sea, in the early 19th century, possibly 18th century. Hand-crafted from warm, rich walnut, with superb grain pattern, ornate Louis XIII style, showing heavy Italian Mediterranean influence, substantial size and proportions, featuring a rectangular top with carved molded edge, atop single large frieze drawer, with hand carved dovetail joints, paneled drawer front and original wooden pull, over a shaped apron with spiral scroll incised decorative accent. High quality craftsmanship throughout including pegged mortise tenoned joinery, rising elegantly on hand turned legs joined by finial topped "X" form turned cross-stretcher, terminating on ball feet. Retaining beautiful original patina over the whole. The exceptional antique, circa 1800, is as warm and attractive as it is functional. It can be used many different ways, including as a center table, oversized hall console or sofa table, sideboard server or credenza stand, standing desk, countertop height kitchen work island...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XIII Cabinet Pedestal Table White Marble Carved Oak c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Antique French Louis XIII Cabinet Pedestal Table White Marble Carved Oak. Direct from France, a stunning 19th century French octagon pedestal cabinet. Elaborately carv...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Marble

Antique 19th Century Small Vanity Desk, Work Table, Louis XIII style in walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and pretty small 19th century Louis XIII dressing table or dressing table in walnut with the top all hand engraved with art nouveau motifs of the period. Also excellent as an...
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19th Century Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Louis VIII Vanity, Flip Lid Mirror with Marquetry and Bronze Mounts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous French vanity with a flip lid top which opens to reveal a divided tray atop a drawer. Great craftsmanship in the Marquetry with cross banding. Br...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIII Tables

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Bronze

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Desk Writing Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
Add an elegant focal point to your study or library with this antique Spanish desk. Carved in Spain circa 1750, the trestle table stands on two in...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Wrought Iron

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...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Wood, Walnut

French 17th Century Small Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This a French Louis XIII Period Table. Small scale, it is easy to place anywhere. It is made of walnut, the top has a beautiful patine and color.
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Sofa Console or Display Table
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality 18th century French Louis XIII style rectangular sofa console or display table. This table is made of strong walnut wood and is a multi functional table...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Table with Turned Legs and Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style walnut side table from the 19th century, with single drawer, bronze hardware, turned legs and H-Form cross stretcher. Created in France during the 19th cent...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Bronze

French 19th Century Writing Table Carved Oak Desk Lion Mask Louis XIII Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk Henri II (also named Louis XIII style) 19th century with lion masque drawer handle Table height: 27.56 in. (70 cm) Hand carved oak R...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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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 Tables

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Walnut

French Oak Sellette or Plant Holder in the Louis XIII Style, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak Plant holder or sellette. Made circa 1900 in the Louis XIII style. French antique dealers also call this style very fashionable in the seco...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIII Tables

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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 Tables

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Oak

Oak And Walnut Table With Inlays, France 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Charming 1-drawer table, in oak and walnut, with a hunting scene and flower decoration inlaid with brass, mother-of-pearl and bone threads; decoration on all sides French work from ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Oak, 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 Tables

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Wood

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 Tables

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Barley Twist Console Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome 19th-century French Louis XIII style barley twist console table, circa 1870s, meticulously handcrafted from walnut in the esteemed port city...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Monastery Refectory Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Entertain in style around this large antique fruitwood dining table. Crafted in France circa 1890, and built of solid walnut, the table features a thick rectangular top with hand-car...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Console Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Spain circa 1760, the antique writing table stands on thick carved turned legs ending with bun feet, and embellished with an elegant rectangular box stretcher at the base. The tall table features two hand carved drawers...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned-Leg Side Table with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate extra, functional surface space into your living room or den with this elegant antique side table. Crafted in the Perigord region of France circa 1780, and built of walnu...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Walnut

19th Century French Octagonal Carved Walnut Marquetry Side Table with Slate Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this interesting and detailed fruit wood table next to a couch or in a corner. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the antique side table has eight sides, a shaped apron and four tu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Tables

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Slate

Louis Xiii tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include and Bassano's Ebanisteria. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $758 and tops out at $18,900 while the average work can sell for $3,950.

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