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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
19th Century French Carved Marquetry Inlaid Walnut and Slate Round Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant four foot round table was crafted in France circa 1880. Built of walnut, the table stands on four hand turned legs, connected at the base with an X-shape stretcher. The ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Slate

Large Octagonal 19th Century French Brass Repousse Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very large octagonal cushion-form repousse brass mirror. The size alone makes this mirror unusual, when combined with the fact that the form is cushioned and octagonal, the...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of Antwerp Frames
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of 17th Century Antwerp Frames, Circa 1930
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIII Furniture

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Tortoise Shell

17th Century French Extra Large French Limestone Statement Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Statement stone fireplace surround in great condition for a timeless cottage or castle style home decor. The beige hard limestone blend well in any kind of interior styling. The prop...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

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

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Bronze

Pair of gilt brass sconces circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a pair of gilt brass sconces in the style of Louis xiii
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Petite Barley Twist Console
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fantastic 19th century French Louis XIII style petite barley twist console table hand crafted of solid walnut in Bordeaux, circa 1890s. Having a...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XVIII style French side table made of solid walnut with carved decoration. Dovetailed drawer with small pull. Turned legs connected by an X-form stretcher with center finial....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIII fire dogs with spit hooks. Made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIII fire dogs with spit hooks. Made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Elegant French Cottage Style Reclaimed Beige Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant French cottage style limestone fireplace surround in great condition. This beige limestone antique fireplace mantle blend well in a rich sunlight interior. Measurements: 176 ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Four-Leg Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique side tables were created in Normandy, France circa 1780. Built of oak and attached with pegs, each piece stands on four turned legs connected with a sturdy stretcher at the bottom. The top surface is curved across the front. The Louis XIII style country occasional tables are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorn a rich walnut patina with lots of character. Versatile, they could be used as a small plant stand...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Mahogany

17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIII fire dogs with spit hooks. Made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French Antic Louis XIII Style Wooden And Fabric Set of 8 Chairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Antic Louis XIII Style Wooden And Fabric Set of 8 Chairs composed of a curved and sculpted wooden high back structure adorned with blue fabric.
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20th Century European Louis XIII Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Antique French Louis XIII Style Armchair from the 19th Century, Sculpted
Located in Vorst, BE
Renaissance Louis XIII style Armchair with sculpted armrests. Armrests and base turned in a spiral. Bust of a woman sculpted at the ends of the armrests. Solid stained beech or wa...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery, Beech, Walnut

French Louis XIII Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Louis XIII style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. The house de...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

Rustic French Antique Reclaimed Farm House Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A nice original French country antique fireplace surround in limestone with remaining patina. It origins of the 18th century from a farmhouse. Perfect pearl for a rustic interior des...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

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

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Upholstery, Wood

17th Century Louis XIII Rustic Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique fireplace surround is from a French country house in Burgundy. The hard stone looks like lime stone. All pieces have a very nice finish: remains of original patina, poin...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Stone

Harlequin Set of 12 French Louis XIII 17th Century Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
A Harlequin Set of 12 French Louis XIII 17th Century Walnut and upholstered Side Chairs of beautiful quality, generous Proportions and solid pegged co...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Elegant European Cottage Country Style Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant monochrome beige limestone French farm style fireplace surround in great condition. This European fireplace mantle is simple and has a timeless style for contemporary eclecti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX the box spring and the mattress were recently made to measure and are in good condition and clean
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Bronzed Electrotype Plaques
By Étienne Alexandre Stella
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century bronzed electrotype plaques French, late 19th century Frames: Height 61cm, width 71.5cm, depth 12cm Panels: Height 42cm, width 52cm, depth 6cm Hailing from the late 19th century, this remarkable duo of bronzed electrotype figural plaques stands as a testament to the creative prowess of the French sculptor Étienne Alexandre Stella...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Bronze

18th Century Country French Style Dutch Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Style Dutch Chest of Drawers is a masterpiece of form over function! Hand-crafted from thick planks of old-growth oak and fruitwoods, it features deep, sp...
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1770s Dutch Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

Set of 6 Vintage French Carved Sheep Bone Dining Chairs with Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining or breakfast table with this elegant suite of side chairs! Crafted in France circa 1970 and made of beech wood, each chair stands on carved "Os de Mouton" (sheep bone)...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Tapestry, Beech

19th Century Fireplace in Style of Louis XIII of French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful robust castle fireplace of French limestone in style of Louis XIII. This stately mantle surround has a wide front section, beautiful lines and half-bent legs. The warm colo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

Early 18th Century Limestone Fireplace Mantel with Date Inscription '1713'
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Large Fireplace dating from the year 1713 (see inscription).
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XIII style French side table made of solid walnut with turned legs connected by an X-form stretcher with centre finial. Dovetailed drawer with iron ring pull. Pegged construc...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Fauteuil with Os de Mouton Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style walnut fauteuil from the 19th century, with os de mouton base, large scrolling arms and red upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, this waln...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

French 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut Buffet a Deux-Corps / Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
French Louis XIII Buffet a Deux-Corps / cabinet of unusual narrow size, in two parts, the upper part having one paneled door opening to an interior with one shelf, the sides paneled,...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

17th Century French Louis XIII Oak Three Drawer Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Burton, TX
This exceptional 17th century French Louis XIII commode was handcrafted from solid old growth French oak by talented rural artisans in Normandy that were skilled in the ways of woodw...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

Earliy 18th Century French Louis XIII Fruitwood Homme Debout ~ Bonnetiere
Located in Dallas, TX
Earliy 18th century French Louis XIII Fruitwood Homme Debout ~ Bonnetiere is a timeless reminder of necessity being the mother of invention! Most ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Steel

French Antic Louis XIII Style Wooden And Fabric Set of 8 Chairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Antic Louis XIII Style Wooden And Fabric Set of 6 Chairs With Their 2 Matching Armchairs composed of a curved and sculpted wooden high back structure adorned with brick red fa...
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20th Century European Louis XIII Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

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 Furniture

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Beech

White Sheepskin Louis XIII Style Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Flemish 19th century Louis XIII style hand carved bench on casters newly upholstered in a white sheepskin shearling.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood

Antique Hand Carved Louis XIII Highback Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
Antique hand carved Louis XII highback armchair, late 19th century. New upholstery.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

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 Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Henri ii Carved Oak Jelly Cabinet with Fruit Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or office with this elegant antique jelly cabinet. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the "Confiturier" (French for jelly cabinet) stands o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

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 Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Walnut, Pine

2 Louis XIII Style Chairs in Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely pair of 2 Louis XIII style walnut chairs (20 century) The chairs are from France are in perfect condition. The chairs have been checked, repolished and reupholstered by our ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

17th Century French Louis XIII Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIII fireback with a version of the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

Bed Headboard from a Suite from a 5 Star Hotel in Antique Louis Seize Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bed headboard from a suite of the Viennese 5 star hotel in louis seize style. Solid wood carved with root veneer. Framed with beautiful laurel wreath carvings with Poliment gilding.
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20th Century Italian Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood

Louis XIII Table in Walnut, 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little table in walnut from the 17th century (from Italy) opening with a drawer on the front resting on a very elegant base with turned legs connected by a spacer and ending w...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Style 1890s Walnut Side Table with Curving X-Form Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style walnut side table from the late 19th century, with baluster legs, single drawer and X-Form cross stretcher. Created in France during the last quarter of the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Oak and Leather Desk Armchair from the Pyrenees
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Southern France circa 1890, and built of oak wood, the comfortable armchair stands on front turned legs with bottom stretcher; it features a wide seat, open armrests and a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Leather, Oak

17th Century Painted Oak Homme Debout Cabinet from Southwest France
Located in Dallas, TX
A Homme debout is a two-bodied cabinet with a drawer separating the sections. This handsome Homme debout from southwest France was hand carved from oak in the 1600s. The period Louis...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Louis XIII French Style Oak Round Pedestal Table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XIII French style oak round pedestal table, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Baccarat Crystal Mid-Century Remy Martin Liquor Bottles or Decanters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of liquor decanters were made by the renowned Baccarat Compay of France in approximately 1965 in a Louis XIII style. The decanters are composed of crystal and once held Remy Martin French cognac. One is decorated with a fleur de lis stopper and four applied fleur do lis medallions on either side with a gilt accented neck. The other, slightly smaller decanter...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Crystal

French Carved Walnut with Inlay Decor and Fleur-de-lys Trestle Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant eight foot oval walnut dining room table was crafted using antique timbers, and followed an 18th century design from the Pyrenees of France. The table sits on a trestle base, supported by a pair of hand carved "Montferrer" pedestal legs, ending with molded shoe base, and connected with a thick bottom stretcher at the bottom; each leg support is further embellished with a decorative wrought iron diamond shape mount at the bottom. The large race track shaped surface features an exquisite decor with a rectangular marquetry band, including a Classic carved French Fleur-de-Lis motif in each corner. The long and wide table...
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2010s American Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Spain circa 1780, and built of solid walnut, the rectangular antique trestle coffee table stands on two carved scrolled legs joined together with a forged iron stretcher; the top is built with two planks of walnut wood and embellished with a carved floral border around the edges. The large and tall cocktail table...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Marble Top Carved Bleach Oak Jelly Cabinet with Bird Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or hunting lodge with this elegant antique cabinet. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the jelly cabinet stands on a recessed molded plinth base. The "Confiturier" ( French for jelly cabinet ) with side column on both sides features a single door decorated with hand carved game bird and reed motifs in high relief; the inside reveals a middle shelf. The surface is dressed with an inset black marble top. The small buffet has a drawer embellished with carved foliage decor and is dressed with an iron pull. The Louis XIII style cabinet is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use. and adorns a rich beached oak...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Marble

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 Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Tapestry, Fruitwood

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 Furniture

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Oak

17th Century Ebony Ivory Italian Travel Cabinet
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful 17th century travel cabinet made in marquetry of ivory and ebony. This piece was made in Italy, probably in north of the country, in Lomba...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Ivory, Ebony, Wood

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Table
Located in Madrid, ES
French walnut table in Louis XIII style, late 18th century, walnut with a single drawer from the 18th century. The legs are characteristically turned and the base is in the shape of ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

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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