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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
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 Furniture

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Brass

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

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Tapestry, Oak

Antique French Demilune Table Bookcase Barley Twist Carved Oak Louis XIII c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Demilune table bookcase barley twist carved oak Louis XIII. Direct from France, a very special, highly carved, 19th century French demilune table/server/bookcase shelf! Oversized barley twist posts on the front and sides frame three demilune shelves and create an elegant silhouette. Other elements include carved block joints and carved beveled edges to the curved shelves...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Grand French Monastery Limestone Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
French Abbey grand limestone fireplace. Remarkable extra heavy 17th century fireplace surround in great condition. The center shows a fortified castle with the monogram IHS in the ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

Circa 1880 Antique French Faux Book Front Sideboard Bookcase Italian Marble Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, large, hand cut solid oak sideboard with Italian Carrara marble top and leather upholstered, faux book fronted...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Marble

Early 19th Century Louis XIII Oak Jam Cabinet or Confiturier from Normandy
Located in Birmingham, AL
A tall early 19th century French Louis XIII style jam cabinet or confiturier from Normandy, circa 1820s. Handcrafted of old growth oak with a rectangular beveled edge top over a sing...
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1820s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Sensational Timeless Chateau Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Sensational French antique fireplace surround for the connoisseur. Late 16th - early 17th century period chateau fireplace surround in great authent...
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16th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

17th Century French Louis XIII Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable rather large 17th century French Louis XIII oak chest from Normandy with two drawers with iron pulls over two doors, and covered in hand-carved and turned elements. A f...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

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

Set of 10 Antique French Louis XIII Style Os de Mouton Dining Side Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 10 Antique French Louis XIII Style Os de Mouton dining side chairs 8 chairs, and 2 armchairs in oak and leather, upholstery to be completely redone; structures in good condi...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Crystal Decanter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-blown Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII crystal decanter bottle with stopper, circa 1957-1967. This piece is an exact replica of a rare decanter us...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Crystal

18th Century Country French Louis XIII Armoire in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Louis XIII armoire in stripped oak will make an impressive and stately presence in any room! The boldly molded arched cornice, called a chapeau de gendarm...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Steel

Portuguese 18th Century Louis XIII Style Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in New York, NY
This 18th-century Portuguese side table is a handsome and versatile piece featuring wonderful spiral turned legs and a single drawer. Made of walnut,...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Andirons Louis XIII Style, Wrought Iron, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of Louis XIII style wrought iron andirons. 19th century work. These typically Louis XIII andirons are sober in shape and have an exceptional patina.    
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

18th Century French Handwoven Aubusson Panel Tapestry in Original Oak Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique tapestry was created in Aubusson France circa 1780, and was probably part of a wall boiseries. Set in the original carved oak frame with decorative recessed corners, the large handwoven tapestry features King Louis XIII of France discussing with his Prime minister, Cardinal Richelieu...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak, Tapestry

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Sheep Bone Dining Chairs, Set of Six
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 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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Fabric, 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 Furniture

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Brass

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

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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 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 Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Floor Lamp with Beige Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique carved lamp was crafted in France, circa 1950. The fixture stands on a circular base with three small feet over a long turned ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Sevres Cobalt & Ormolu Louis XIII Hunt Scene Vase & Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Sevres Cobalt & Ormolu Louis XIII Hunt scene vase & cover France, circa 1880-1900 Standing 32-Inches high, this magnificent highly detail...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XIII Walnut Cabinet
Located in Madison, MS
This Louis XIII walnut cabinet has a beautiful dark stain and so many unique carved details. There are two top drawers with original hardware and working locks and keys. The two lower cabinets have a beautiful carved diamond shape on the front. The 3 carved swirls truly make this buffet stand...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XIII Period Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XIII period armchair Many wear and old restorations; Nevertheless this chair is stable and functional.
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17th Century European Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Beech

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 Furniture

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Oak

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

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Tapestry, Beech

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.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Fruitwood

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 Furniture

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Tapestry, Walnut

Louis XIII Style Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive French arm chair chair is carved from walnut and features an upholstered antique tapestry back and boiled wool seat. The original seat cushion stuffing has been suppl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Set of Eighteen French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Beechwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive and complete set of eighteen French 19th century Louis XIII st. Beechwood dining chairs. Each Os de Mouton, referring to the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Beech

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Barley Twist and Caning Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique armchair was crafted in France, circa 1880. Built of oakwood, the armchair stands on barley twist legs embellished with a scrolled "X" bottom stretcher dressed w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Spanish Baroque Marble Top Carved Walnut and Iron Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining or breakfast room with this elegant antique table. Carved in Spain circa 1870, the large trestle table stands on two intricate ca...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Louis XIII French Cabinet 17th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Small French buffet with two bodies from the 17th century. This old cabinet in carved walnut wood from the Louis XIII period has four doors, four d...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Antique French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautifully forged 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis III. The andirons have decorated spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Closed in Walnut Louis XIII Maltese Cross-17 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Closed in walnut from the 17th century with diamond tip Very beautiful front closet which has the Maltese cross on their top and bottom panels which is rare It is in perfect condit...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Brass

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 Furniture

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Oak

Antique French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautifully forged 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis III. The andirons have decorated spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large-Scale French Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale French baroque armchair dating to early 18th century. Hand-carved in Louis XIII style in walnut with turned stretchers. Newly uphol...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Steel

Louis 13 Bench Sofa in native wood - XIXth - Spain - High Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Superb bench in native wood of Louis XIII style. Twisted columns decorated with spinning tops on the backrest, armrests finished with balls, base joined by a stringer brace. The sofa is upholstered in a fabric with a High Period pattern of animals in foliage like the initial letters of medieval manuscripts...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Palisander

Set of Six French Louis XIII Style Lacquered Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six lacquered dining chairs by Ferguson Copeland. Made in the grand French Louis XIII style with peaked seat backs....
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20th Century American Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Fireplace of French Limestone in Style of Louis XIII
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful robust castle fireplace of French limestone! This fireplace from the 19th century has beautiful ornaments in the front part and has slightly curved legs and a wide top. It ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

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

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Leather, Walnut

17th Century French Walnut Wood Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique buffet deux corps was hand-carved from walnut wood in France during the Louis XIII period (1600’s). A buffet deux corps (literally “two body buffet”) is a two-tiered cabi...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French Oak Writing Table Louis XIII Style and Shabby Finish, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This oak writing table in the Louis XIII style was made in France in the 19th century. The height between the floor and the top is 24.21 in. (61.5 cm). One drawer. The finishing h...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Set of Six French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Patinated Oak Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of six French 19th century Louis XIII st. patinated oak dining chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant bun feet below beautiful turned legs connected by a most decorat...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

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

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Walnut

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Walnut and Mirror Buffets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XIII st. walnut buffets with their matching mirrors depicting the four seasons. Each buffet is raised by bun feet ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Barley Twist Walnut Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate extra, functional surface space into your living room or den with this elegant antique table. Crafted in the Perigord region of Franc...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

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 Furniture

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Walnut

Jacques Callot - Set of 2 Engravings : "Les Gueux" - 17th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
These engravings are part of a series of 25 prints called "les gueux" or "les mendiants", "les barons", "les barons". Numbered 12 and 16, they were published with the 23 others betwe...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Paper

Petite Fine French Country Style Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A unusual small original antique French country hard limestone LXIII style fireplace surround. Perfect for a small space. Measures: 100 cm EW 39.37" 128 cm EH 50.39" 73 cm IW 28....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

Late 19th Century Oak and Needlepoint Chair
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique chair with a solid oak handcarved frame and needlepoint upholstery. The oak frame has the classical accanthus leaf motifs ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

18th Century Louis XIII Style Gilt Copper Mirror
Located in Ross, CA
Louis XIII style gilt-copper and wood mirror, featuring an elevated rectangular mercury glass plate in an intricate foliage and scroll frame with mirrored borders, topped by a detach...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Copper

18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century walnut Os de Mouton chair from France. Recently reupholstered.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

17th Century Walnut Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 17th century French walnut armchair from the Dordogne region. The typical baluster shaped legs under a high back with upholstered armrest concealing tray supports. Armchairs as the...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Early 18th Century Louis XIII Style Solid Walnut Coffer or Trunk with Drawer
Located in Birmingham, AL
An early 18th century Louis XIII style coffer or trunk handcrafted of solid old growth French walnut having a beautiful rich and dark color patina, circa 1710. This handsome trunk features typical Renaissance style geometric carvings like the raised lozenge on the front and raised à pointe de diamants or diamond tipped decoration on the side panels. Raised on bun feet. Original iron handles and hardware. Coffers and trunks were used to keep all sorts of treasures under lock and key while still functioning as seats, tables, and even beds for children...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

'10' Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XIII Acanthus Leaf Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 10 Rose Tarlow melrose house Louis XIII acanthus leaf leather dining chairs Featuring a texture...
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Late 20th Century Louis XIII Furniture

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Leather, 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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