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Louis XIII Andirons

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
17th Century French Louis XIII Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII Period. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 18th Century French Iron Cast Pinhead Andirons.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Iron

19th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 19th Century (1875) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Iron

17th Century Louis XIII Marriage Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
A so called 'paire de marriage' (wedding pair) whereby both families would order 1 andiron from the same blacksmith to form a couple for the new family hearth. Beautifully wrought ir...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Wrought Iron

17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Wrought Iron

17th Century Large French Cast Iron Fireback, Louis XIII
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very heavy and large French cast iron fireback. Displaying five coats of arms and the date; 1622.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Iron

Antique French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Beautiful 17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII and they are from that period. They have a natural brown patina, which can be mad...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Dutch Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Beautiful 17th-18th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII. They have black patina. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They ar...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Wrought Iron

17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Wedding pair of andirons whereby both parties donate one andiron from the same blacksmith. With spit hooks. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Wrought Iron

17th Century Large Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Louis XIII Andirons, firedogs. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equipment in the house...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Wrought Iron

17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
A so called 'paire de marriage' (wedding pair) whereby both families would order 1 andirons from the same blacksmith to for a couple for the new family hearth. Beautifully wrought ir...
Category

17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Beautiful 17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII and they are from that period. They have a natural brown patina. The andirons hav...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
19th Century (1875) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Iron

17th Century French Pinhead Fireplace Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
17th Century (1685) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Iron

19th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 19th Century (1875) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
set of 19th Century (1875) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
19th Century (1875) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Iron

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19th Century French Andirons in cast iron
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Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Andirons

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Antique French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Andirons

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French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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Louis Xiii andirons for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII andirons for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage andirons created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with iron, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII andirons made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 andirons differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $494 and tops out at $3,077 while the average work can sell for $993.

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