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Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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 Bicolor Hard Stone Minimal Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
French antique fireplace mantel exuding elegance and sophistication. Crafted with a classic design, it features detailed stonemason work that adds a touch of timeless charm. The kind...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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19th Century Antique Bolection Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A wide bolection antique fireplace surround in Italian marble with some patina. The irregularity of the carvers hand gives it an extra twist. Measures; ...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Large French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wrought Iron

Grand Beige Limestone Fireplace Reclaimed From France Chateau Kitchen
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beige limestone antique fireplace surround from France. Timeless Louis XIII campagnarde decorative element with grand proportions out of a chateau kitchen is ready to be re-installed...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone, Limestone

Louis XIII French Rustic Style Fireplace Surround In Timeless Beige Sandstone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant Louis XIII French style fireplace surround. The hard limestone reflects the light in the room and works perfectly with a timeless minimalistic interior design. This decorativ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone, Sandstone

Reclaimed Fireplace Mantle In Limestone From France
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual elegant white limestone antique French fireplace surround. This French campagnarde style is timeless and not too rustic. It ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Feudal Historic Fireplace Surround In Limestone For Timeless White Interior Deco
Located in Beervelde, BE
One of a kind feudal fireplace surround in limestone. The insides of the jambs are getting closer to each other by depth. Great for a minimalistic chique designed room with lots of l...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Lime Washed 17th Century Timeless French Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Lime washed 17th century French limestone fireplace. The simplicity of this farmhouse fireplace mantle works in different decor styles. Measures:...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone, Limestone

French Provencal White Stone Fireplace Surround Louis XIII
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine 19th century French elegant country style limestone fireplace surround for a timeless chique interior design concept. Elegant authentic reclaimed fireplace mantel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone, Limestone

19th Century Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very nice bicolor French hard stone fireplace mantel from the burgundy region. The honey color bleu-grey and the burgundy color are a great match for lot of interior types ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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French Country Style Fireplace With Upper Mantel From Provence In Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine simple rustic, French country limestone mantel with original upper mantel from the Louis XIII period, 17 th century. Measurements: 146 cm Exterior Width 57,48 Inch 119 cm Exte...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone, Limestone

Antique fireplace of Fleur de Peche marble, 19th century, Louis XIII style
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful, authentic Louis XIII style mantelpiece, made from the rare Fleur de Pêche marble. This elegant mantelpiece dates back to the early 19th century and has been carefully pres...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

17th Century Rare European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original Italian antique fireplace surround in fossil stone is one of a kind. Unique proportions. See the images for the details of the carving. A real museum piece that works b...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

19th Century Louis XIII Rustic Limestone Fireplace Original Patina Rarety
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional 19th-century French Louis XIII style fireplace surround in limestone, featuring rare grand dimensions and an original patina developed over centuries of layered paint. Th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone, Limestone

17th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Italian rustic fireplace surround with some remaining patina. The condition and color is a perfect match for a country interior design. Me...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone

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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone

19th Century Antique Fireplace Surround in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine Burgundy bicolor hard stone from the vignard area of Corton. Not Waxed. (Can be waxed) the coloring of the stone the be deeper. Measures; 130 cm EW 51.18" 96 cm EH 37.80"...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Fine French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This French country original antique fireplace mantle with the straight lines matches many contemporary country chique interior design concepts. The jambs are going slightly backward...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Large French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIII period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged and carved wrought iron period andirons with a recently forged grate. The condition is good. The total w...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wrought Iron

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

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Iron

French Louis XIII Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Louis XIII Style Faith Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French fireback with an allegory on Faith. Faith (from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues). The fireback is made of cast iron and has a nat...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century Fine French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
This petite French country fireplace surround in limestone carries still its original patina. It comes out of a castle kitchen. It can be used also in a...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Fireplace Limon Stone, Italy Eighteenth Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
large limon stone chimney, upper lintel broken into three pieces
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Charming limestone fireplace mantel. Inside dimensions : 125cm wide ; 144cm high
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Rustic French Louis XIII Style Fireplace in Lincolnshire Stone
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XIII style limestone fireplace, with heavy architectural inner moulding, with shaped scalloped frieze, surmounted by moulded shelf in three pieces. A rustic piece. N....
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Louis XIII Limestone Fireplace
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Louis XIII limestone fireplace Inside dimensions : 133cm wide & 134cm high
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Louis Xiii fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage fireplaces and mantels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, limestone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII fireplaces and mantels made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy 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 fireplaces and mantels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $740 and tops out at $742,410 while the average work can sell for $10,349.

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