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Louis XIII Seating

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
Pair of Louis XIII Style Oak Armchairs with Upholstered Backs and Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
This handsome pair of Louis XIII style armchairs captures the bold character and traditional craftsmanship of 17th-century French design. Constructed from richly patinated oak, each ...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Oak

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 Seating

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Brass

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 Seating

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Oak

Louis XIII Style Os De Mouton Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Os de Mouton arm chair. Louis XIII style. Manufactured around 1890. Covered with Pierre Frey Mohair. Chair are located in our NYC showr...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Mohair, Walnut

Set of Eight 20th Century French Mutton Leg Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of eight 20th-century French mutton-leg side chairs features a classic design inspired by Louis XIII aesthetics. Crafted from walnut, a wood prized for its strength and rich...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 8 French Louis XIII Style Os De Mouton Walnut Dining Chairs in Blue Plaid
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully restored set of eight 20th-century French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XIII style and sourced from Provence, France. The set includes six side chairs and two matc...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Fabric, Cotton, Walnut

19th Century French Petit Point Stool
Located in Winter Park, FL
A small 19th century Louis XIII style stool with solid walnut frame and carved medallion detail. Wool verdure petit point upholstery fabric is in good condition with vibrant color. D...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Tapestry, Wool, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Os de Mouton Wooden Fauteuils
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XIII style wooden os de mouton armchairs from the 19th century, with slanted camelbacks, large scrolling arms, cross stretchers and used upholstery. Created in...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Ten Antique French Louis XIII Os De Mouton Oak Dining Chairs in Coral Stripe
Located in Astoria, NY
A grand set of ten restored late 19th-century French dining chairs in the classic Louis XIII style, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-carved from solid oak, each chair ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Fabric, Cotton, Oak

Pair of Large-Scale Armchairs Upholstered in Antique Tapestry
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale armchairs upholstered in antique tapestry. 18th century walnut armchairs hand-carved circa 1730-1759 in os de mouton style. Upholstered in 17th century verdure ta...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Throne Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French 19th century Revival Louis XIII style throne armchairs with hand carved figures on the raised arm rests and top of the chair backs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Velvet, Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stool with Floral Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a touch of old-world charm to your home with this antique Louis XIII style stool. Made in France circa 1870, the rectangular seat is upholstered with vibrant floral needlepoint...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Tapestry, Walnut

Six Louis XIII Style Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A sumptuous set of six Louis XIII chairs of turned oak with original lambskin upholstery. These chairs have the original patinated nail heads as well. Comfortable and very nicely cra...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Leather, Wood

19th Century French Oak Dining Chairs Armchairs with Leather Seats, Set of 6
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this handsome set of antique dining chairs features four side chairs and two matching armchairs. Each chair is built from solid oak with a warm, rich pa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Leather, Oak

Antique French Louis XIII Walnut Dining Chairs in Tailored Stripe - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
A modern, quietly luxurious interpretation of classic Louis XIII lines, these chairs blend French coastal softness with a refined contemporary sensibility. Sourced in Provence, this ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

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 Seating

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Oak

French Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four French Vintage Louis XIII style dining chairs with solid beech wood frames. Original velvet brocade upholstery with nailhead trim. Sturdy and well-constructed with tall...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Beech

Dining Chairs in Louis XIII Style, Original Upholstery – Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 37.3” x W 19.5” x D 16.5” x SH 21" Set of 6 Louis XIII dining chairs with original Chinoiserie style upholstery. Three of the chairs are in green, the other three in b...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Fabric, Wood

17th Century Walnut Sofa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine 17th century walnut Louis XIII canapé. The original frame was fully restored and newly upholstered by our workshop.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut

Antique French Armchair in the Style of Louis XIII in Unrestored Condition
Located in BENSENVILLE, 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 Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Armchair In Carved Walnut And Tapestry, Late 17th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Armchair In Carved Walnut And wool Tapestry, Late 17th Century
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Late 17th Century European Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Wool, Walnut

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 Seating

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Walnut, Upholstery

Set of Fourteen Baroque Style Os de Mouton Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of fourteen bespoke walnut dining chairs designed in the opulent baroque Louis XIII taste. The chairs feature large walnut frames with iconic tall flat hump crest backs sup...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIII Seating

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Velvet, Faux Leather, Hardwood

Louis XIII Style Mutton Leg Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can usually ship it for less and get it to you faster. Click on "Ask The Seller" and send us your zip code for a quote. Offering one of our recent palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a spectacular set of 6 Louis XIV style mutton leg dining chairs...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIII Seating

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Louis XIII Needlepoint Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 18th century Louis XIII needlepoint chair with turned legs in walnut. Arms are carved with a leaf motif at either end. Beautiful handiwork.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut

Mid-Century French Carved Sheep Bone Dining Chairs and Armchairs, Suite of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining or breakfast table with this elegant suite of highback side chairs and matching armchairs! Crafted in France circa 1960 and made of beech wood, each chair stands on ca...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Tapestry, Beech

Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 17th century Louis XIII barley twist armchairs are perfect for adding an Old World touch to any decor. handcrafted from solid old-growth French...
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1690s French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Mohair, Oak

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 Seating

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Tapestry, Fruitwood

19th Century French Pair of Walnut Hand Carved Low Back Armchairs
Located in Sofia, BG
French pair of low back walnut armchairs with gorgeous armrests. Feet turned with spacer in X. Style Louis XIII, 19th century. Measures: Height 86 cm, width 63 cm, depth 51 cm.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs with Striped Upholstery, Set of Six
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress up a breakfast or dining room with this elegant suite of six side chairs! Crafted in France circa 1970 and built of solid beechwood, each chair stands on hand-carved os de mout...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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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 Seating

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Brass

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 Seating

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Leather, Oak

Set of (6) Antique French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Hand-Washed Irish Linen.
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Set of (6) Antique French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Hand-Washed Irish Linen. The name “os de mouton” (French meaning sheep-bone) refers to the shape of the lower frame of the ch...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIII Seating

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Brass

Set of Eight Antique French Louis XIII Maple Dining Chairs in Mocha
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome set of eight restored early 20th-century French dining chairs in the traditional Louis XIII style, sourced from Provence, France. Each chair is hand-crafted from solid map...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Velvet, Maple

French Louis XIII High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 44.5” x W 18.7” x D 15.5” x SH 20” Set of 8 solid wood French Vintage Louis XIII style high back dining room chairs. Newly upholstered in brown faux leather fabric. Ex...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Faux Leather

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 Seating

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Walnut

Set of Six 19th Century French Carved Oak and Leather Upholstered Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a breakfast room or game room table with this elegant set of antique chairs. Crafted in southern France circa 1880 and built of solid oak wood, each sturdy chair stands on t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Leather, Oak

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 Seating

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Wood

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 Seating

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Oak

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 Seating

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Beech

Set of Six French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Set of 6 French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs Finished in an off white with subtle distressed edges on the legs, and upholstered in a heavy Belgian linen, in a natural ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Linen, Wood

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 Seating

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Oak

Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s It looks like it is still the original cover. It does have a few slight signs of wear, but it still looks really good. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Metal

Theodore Alexander Louis XIII Style Leather Bench with Turned Hardwood Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Louis XIII-style bench by Theodore Alexander, showcasing refined craftsmanship and classic European elegance. Resting on six robust, turned legs, this hardwood bench offers a subst...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIII Seating

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Leather, Hardwood

Set of Early French Louis XIII Chairs with Intricate Turnery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful set of three French Louis XIII walnut chairs with intricate turnery on the legs and stretchers, complemented by new neutral upholstery. Note: We have an identical set of 3 ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

High-backed walnut sofa. French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice High-backed sofa is made of walnut. This is a French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut

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 Seating

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Fabric, 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 Seating

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Silk, Walnut

Louis XIII Style Walnut French Fauteuil with Scrolling Arms and Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single French Louis XIII style walnut armchair from the 19th century with large scrolling arms and turned base. This single French Louis XIII style walnut armchair, dating back to ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Two Louis XIII Style chairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
 6 Louis XIII style chairs in oak and velvet, circa 1950 Stable and solid chair, bleached velvet
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIII Seating

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Oak, Velvet

19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this large antique king armchair. Hand carved by Karpen Furniture in Chicago, the important chair stands on turned leg...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Leather, Oak

French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Armchair with Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XIII style French walnut armchair from the 19th century with arched top back, turned base and large scrolling arms. This 19th-century French walnut armchair, crafted in the e...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Breton Carved Oak Chair with Red Upholstered Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway, bedroom, or study with this finely carved antique side chair. Crafted in Brittany, France circa 1870, the tall chair stands on square legs connected by stretchers...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Velvet, Oak

Antique French Louis XIII Style Maple Dining Chairs in Red Velvet - Set of 10
Located in Astoria, NY
A grand set of ten early 20th century French Louis XIII style dining chairs, sourced in Provence. Each chair features a tall rectangular back and generously cushioned seat upholstere...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Velvet, Maple

Pair of French Louis XIII Style Walnut Os de Mouton Chairs with Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XIII style walnut os de mouton legs armchairs from the 20th century with large scrolling arms. Discover the timeless elegance and robust charm of these French ...
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20th Century French Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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 Seating

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Tapestry, Oak

Louis XIII Style 19th Century French Os de Mouton Walnut Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XIII style os de mouton carved walnut armchairs from the 19th century with large scrolling arms. Behold the timeless elegance of this pair of French Louis XIII...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Leather Armchair in Walnut, Fully Restored from Inside Out
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Walnut Throne Chair or Antique Armchair that has been completely disassembled, cleaned, glued, and reupholstered with new springs, padding, and high quality dark brown...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Brass

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 Seating

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Walnut

Circa 1880 French Louis XIII Style Walnut Bench or Ottoman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 French Louis XIII style bench or ottoman. Walnut. S-scroll design as used on the popular Os de Mouton style chairs of the era. The stretcher repeats the molded motif. Newl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Seating

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Walnut

Louis Xiii seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Dennis Leen, Aubusson Manufacture, Century Furniture, and Ferguson Copeland. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $59,800 while the average work can sell for $2,800.

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