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Louis XIII Stools

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
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Stools with White Muslin
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these elegant antique stools in a living room or a den for extra seating. Crafted in Southern France circa 1870, the fruitwood pieces feature fine, hand carved scrolled sheep b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Muslin, Walnut

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 Stools

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Fabric, Walnut

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 Stools

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Oak

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 Stools

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Bouclé, Walnut

Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s It looks like it is still the original cover. It does have a few slight signs of wear, but it still looks really good. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Metal

Rare and Charming Wooden Stool, Louis XIII Style, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare and charming wooden stool, louis XIII style, Napoleon III period.
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Beech

French Pair of Ottoman Poufs or Stools Louis XIII Style, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Pouffe or ottoman, Louis XIII style, oak and upholstery French Needs to be re-upholstered Good condition French mid-century Shipping: ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIII Stools

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Oak

Pair of Mid-Century French Leather Top Carved Walnut "Os De Mouton" Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these elegant antique stools in a living room or a den for extra seating. Crafted in Southern France circa 1950, and square in shape, each fruitwood stool features hand carved ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Stools

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Leather, Walnut

17th Century French Louis XIII Os-de-mouton Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 17th century French Louis XIII walnut os-de-mouton (sheep's bone) ottoman newly upholstered in a wool Italian bouclé and square pointed nail-head trim. Perfect as an otto...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Bouclé, Walnut

Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful mid-20th century Louis XIII style walnut bench or footstool with finely turned legs, stretcher and upholstered seat. Manufactured by Valentí, Spain, 1940s. This original V...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Stools

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Brass

Italian 17th Century Walnut and Leather Stool
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Italian 17th century walnut and leather stool H 41 x L 72 x P 42 cm cylindrically turned legs and beautifully decorated ancient leather upholstery. Very good condition, restorat...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Leather, Wood

Late 18th Century French Bench
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Late 18th century French bench cover with Aubusson tapestry.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Tapestry, Walnut

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 Stools

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Brass

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 Stools

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Louis XIII Style Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XIII style stool or ottoman with turned leg and stretcher.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Fruitwood, Fabric

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Aubusson Tapestry Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood stool was crafted in Southern France, circa 1880. The square seat features four scrolled legs with hand carved acanthus leaves and an elaborate stretch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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Tapestry, Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Oak Tall Chair, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having lion mask finials atop a small backrest, the frame of the chair entirely in spiral twisted oak, upholstered in grey velvet and trimmed in nailheads, raised on ball feet.
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Stools

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 Stools

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Leather, Walnut

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Add extra seating to a hallway, den or living room with this elegant, antique bench. Crafted in France circa 1860, this fruit wood piece features four delicately carved barley twist ...
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Louis Xiii stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII stools 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 stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII stools made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Dennis & Leen, Aubusson Manufacture, and Valenti. 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $725 and tops out at $6,900 while the average work can sell for $2,600.

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