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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 Petite Bookcase Server Barley Twist Louis XIII Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak petite bookcase server barley twist display louis XIII ~Direct from France~ Very special petite size 19th century French Lou...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Table Barley Twist Carved Oak Center Hall Sofa Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French table barley twist carved oak center hall sofa renaissance ~Direct from France~ ~Ornately carved antique French “octagonal” table...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Louis XIII Style Salon Suite, Armchairs and Sofa
Located in Lucenec, SK
Late 19th century antique throne chairs and sofa in hand carved oak in the Louis XIII style with carved acanthus-leaf on scrolled arms & feet, and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Oak Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XIII st. oak armchairs. Each armchair is raised by fine ball feet below block and turned legs and beautifully turned ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Country French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Walnut Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome early 19th century country French Louis XIII st. walnut rectangular multi functional table. The table is raised by four turned legs a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Pair 17th C. Candlesticks Candle Holder Light in Brass Antique Gift Object LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 17th C. Candlesticks Candle Holder Light in Brass Antique Gift Object LA CA . A very beautiful simple pair of 17th century Louis XIII Period candleholders Candlesticks in brass....
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII Period Needlepoint & Walnut Side Chair
Located in Middleburg, VA
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII period needlepoint & walnut side chair Unusual 17th century French Provincial Louis XIII period side chair made of richly patinated Circass...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

French 18th Century Louis XIII St. Oak Deux Corps Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Louis XIII st. oak Deux Corps cabinet. The four door, two drawer cabinet is raised by four rectangular supports below the...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Jacques Callot "La Dame en deuil" Engraving 17th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This engraving is part of a series of 12 plates called "La Noblesse" ("Nobility"). Numbered 5, it was published with the 11 others between 1620 and 1623. It depicts a lady wearing a ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Paper

Jacques Callot "Misères Et Malheurs De La Guerre" Collection of Engraving 17th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
“Les Misères Et Les Malheurs De La Guerre” (“The misfortunes of war”) more commonly called “the great miseries of war” (“The great miseries of war”) is a major work by the 17th centu...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Paper

Armchair French Louis XIII Style Fauteuil 19th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
19th century from French or Spanish. Louis XIII, It does not need to be reupholstered. The fabric is kept in very good condition, with minimal scratches almost invisible on the up...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Two-Door Armoire from the Loire Valley
Located in Dallas, TX
This grand, monumental armoire is derived from the chateaux region of the Loire Valley of France. The region includes notable palaces including Cham...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

2 Louis XIII Style Armchairs circa 1900 2 Different Models Sold Individually
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Louis XIII style armchairs circa 1900 2 different models sold individually.
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Early 20th Century European Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Louis XIII Style Throne Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century Louis XIII style Throne armchair.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Extremely Long French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of extremely long French mid 18th century Louis XIII st. patinated cream benches. Each bench is raised by bottom ball feet below blocks. T...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood

French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Oak Dining or Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Country French 19th century Louis XIII style oak dining/center table. The table is raised by six elegant turned legs with topie shaped feet and striking block reserves whi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Os De Mouton Oak Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Louis XIII st. Os de Mouton oak armchairs. The four scrolled legs are joined by an H stretcher. The S scrolled arms are richly carved with impr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Large French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIII period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good. The width at the front is 70.5 cm (27.8 inches).
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

1980s Imperial French Louis XIII Leather and Upholstery High Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Oversized Amazing Louis XIII Imperial style chair with full grain leather seat and custom fabric upholstery. Beautiful nail trim. High Back 53" . Excellent Condition. Measurements ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIII Furniture

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Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French fireback with the arms of Lorraine. The style of the fireback is Louis XIII, and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pe...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

Antique Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century Dutch fireback Pro Patria (The Fatherland). One of the first political firebacks with many symbols of the young Dutch republic. This picture was from circa 1580 onwards the standard motive for the liberation of the Seven United Netherlands. The Dutch Freedom virgin with a spear holding the 'hat of freedom'. The crowned lion rampant with sword in right leg and left the seven arrows of the Netherlands united in the Union of Utrecht (1579). The whole is placed in the so-called Dutch garden...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

17th Century French Louis XIII Period Petit Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
17th century French Louis XIII Petit Trunk was obviously meant for a cozy nook, and features unadorned pyramidal panels and a surprising amount of storage inside! Restorations have b...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Large French Louis XIII Wingback Armchair, with Headrests, 18th-Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XIII wingback armchair, with headrests, 18th-century. A fine example of French craftsmanship. Rare find with bronze carrying mounted handles on both on sides of...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood

French Country Vintage Bicolor Limestone Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This bicolor burgundy limestone or hard-stone antique fireplace mantel is tailler and hammered. The small restorations on the jambs fits perfect for a French country style interior d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Stone

Large French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIII period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good. The width at the front is 81 cm (31.9 inches).  
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIII period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good. The width at the front is 72 cm (28.3 inches).  
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Patinated Spelter Statue of Cardinal Mazarin
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique statue. Crafted in France circa 1870 and built of metal, the figure depicts the cardinal Mazarin ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Spelter

Pair of French 19th Century Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Fauteuils, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XIII Fauteuils, armchairs were sculpted from solid fruitwood, and feature gracefully scrolled armrests coupled with ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Mohair, Fruitwood

Mid-Century French Carved Walnut Pedestal Round Dining Table with Parquetry Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the Pyrenees mountains of France half a century ago with 18th and 19th century old timber, the elegant six foot round table stands on a s...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut, Burl

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Armchairs with Ram Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, a study or an office with this elegant pair of antique walnut armchairs. Crafted in Southern France, circa 1870, each ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Silk, Walnut

Pair of French Baroque Walnut Needlework Armchairs of the Late 17th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of well carved Baroque needlework armchairs. Colorful but later needlework probably 19th century in period form.
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Late 17th Century Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Beautiful 17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII and they are from that period. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They a...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Os De Mouton Armchair or Throne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French large armchair, in the style of Os De Mouton, which first appeared in the time of Louis XIII. Os De Mouton means; sheep or mutton bone. Our old plank restoration depar...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Antique Pair of French Armchairs or Throne Chairs, circa 1880 Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique pair of French Armchairs from the late 1800s in an as found condition, meaning that, they will require restoration and new upholstery. This particular pair of Antique French ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

17th Century French Country Style Corner Limestone Trough
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual French corner decorative element with original wear. This beautiful rustic trough dates of the Louis XIII period, 17th century and is perfect for...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Stone

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XIII armchairs are of a grand size for their time, making them ideal for 21st century homes! Beautifully carv...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak and Velvet Side Chair from Brittany
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway, bedroom or study with this elegant antique chair. Crafted in Brittany, France circa 1870, the large chair stands on carved straight legs ending with square feet o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Velvet, Oak

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 spit hooks to grill food. The...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Early 19th Century Louis XIII Style Giltwood Consoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XIII st. giltwood and faux painted marble consoles. Each wall mounted console is raised by fine circular mottled feet below most dec...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Marble

17th - 18th Century French 'The Vintage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th - 18th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Louis XIII and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron. It is in a good condition, no cr...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

Early 18th Century Baroque Rustic Oak Cabinet on High Stand
Located in Lucenec, SK
This amazing Danish Baroque oak cabinet is made at the beginning 18th century. In the past, the lower drawer was apparently repaired by a folk carver. The cabinet has an original and...
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18th Century Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

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 Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine 18th century carved French Louis XIII style bureau plat or desk handcrafted of solid oak by skilled Breton artisans, circa 1730s. The rectangular top with a gadrooned beveled ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

French 1850s Louis XIII Style Cherry Table with Lateral Drawer and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style cherry table from the mid-19th century with lateral drawer, turned legs and carved finial. Created in France at the beginning of the reign of Napoleon III's...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Cherry

17th Century French Country Antique Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This small vintage fireplace surround in limestone has remains of the original patina. It is perfect for a country side house, a rustic room. ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

17th Century Italian Louis XIII Roman Walnut Wardrobes Armoires, 1630
Located in Roma, RM
A walnut veneered two-section sideboard, Central Italy, probably city of Rome, beginning of the 17th century. Double-bodied walnut cabinet, with upper molded frame surmounting a smo...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Late 19th Century Side Table with Drawer and Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style side table from the late 19th century, with single drawer, turned base and H-form cross stretcher. Born in France during the later years of the 19th century...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Bronze

two Louis XIII Style Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
two Louis XIII style armchairs, circa 1900 Different tapestry on each armchair. The tapestries are with birds and fantastic animals are in good condition and can be reused; on the ot...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Tapestry, Oak

French Rustic Bicolor Stone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a French rustic and very strong straight line bicolor antique fireplace surround from the early 17th century. A perfect match for a rustic country house or farm room. Measure...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Stone

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Louis XIII walnut armchair, circa 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Period Dining Room Side Hallway Chairs Hand Carved
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 17th century Louis XIII Period dining room side hallway chairs hand carved. Three pairs available or a set of six chairs of the 17th century French carved walnut armchair Louis ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Metal

French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Walnut Two-Door Bonnetière with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style walnut bonnetière from the mid-18th century, with two doors, central drawer and original hardware. Born in France during the 1750s, this walnut cabinet show...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

17th Century Louis XIII Armchair, Restored and Newly Upholstered
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Louis XIII style originated during Henry IV, who was a avid patron of Craftsmen, and craftsmanship of all kinds flourished in France during this period. Furniture was architectur...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Silk, Walnut

17th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Burgundy Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rustic burgundy hard stone fireplace surround has been boucharder and tailer. The original remains of the paint is an nice extra. Perfect for a country style interior. Measures...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

Dutch Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautifully forged 17th century Dutch andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis III. They are in a good condition.
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Louis XIII Style Carved Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This carved armchair has an arched and padded back upholstered in burlap-like fabric with nailhead decoration. The exposed Walnut frame features scrolled arms on turned supports that...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Upholstery, 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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