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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 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 Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretaire Abattant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early-mid 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany secretaire abattant The top having a drawer above the drop front with felt writing surface, multiple compartments/drawers. Bottom hal...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

French 19th Century Writing Table Carved Oak Desk Lion Mask Louis XIII Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk Henri II (also named Louis XIII style) 19th century with lion masque drawer handle Table height: 27.56 in. (70 cm) Hand carved oak R...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

Antique English Server Sideboard Barley Twist Carved Oak Renaissance Dumbwaiter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Server Sideboard Barley Twist Carved Oak Renaissance Dumbwaiter. Direct from England, a fabulous antique server or dumbwaiter, quite large and majestic, over 4 ft. t...
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1880s British Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

French Luxury Folding 3 Panel Screen, room divider
Located in Waasmunster, BE
French Luxury Folding 3 Panel Screen, room divider
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture

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Glass

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 Furniture

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Mohair, Oak

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 Furniture

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Iron

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 Furniture

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Tapestry, Fruitwood

French Sculptural Baroque Style Desk in Stained Pine, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fabolous french baroque style freestanding desk in solid stained pined. Finely handcrafted in the first half of the 20th century. Decorative decadent carvings. This fine desk w...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Pine

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 Furniture

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Velvet, Maple

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

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 Furniture

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Faux Leather

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 Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair 19th C. French Louis XIII Mahogany Bedside Cabinets with Rouge Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom with this elegant pair of antique French nightstands, crafted circa 1870 in the Louis XIII style. Each cabinet features a rectangular rouge marble top with molded ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Marble

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

Louis XIII Period 1630s Carved Walnut Barley Twist Table with Black Painted Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII period walnut writing table from circa 1630 with two lateral drawers, barley twist base, black painted top and carved X-Form cross stretcher accented with central...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

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 72 cm (28.3 inches).  
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th C. French Brittany Carved Bleached Oak Chestnut Jelly Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway, library, or study with this elegant pair of antique “confituriers” (French for jelly cabinets). Crafted in Brittany, France circa 1870, each cabinet is built fr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

French Louis XIII Country Style Living Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant French country style fireplace surround in a light grey-ish hard limestone. This 17th century is a perfect fit for stylish timeless interior design. Fireplace interior render...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Limestone

Antique French Louis XIII Style Renaissance Revival Cabinet c. Mid 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
Monumental in scale and masterfully carved, this Antique French Louis XIII Style Renaissance Revival Step Back Cabinet dates to the mid-19th century and showcases the extraordinary c...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Pedestal Columns
Located in Dallas, TX
Display a bust, vase, or sculpture on these elegant 19th century pedestals. Crafted in Southern France circa 1870 and built of solid walnut, each column stands on a thick molded plin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French hand carved desk has an angular shaped top over a single drawer in the apron. Four striking and stylized turned legs are connected by a similar stretcher. Cleaned and pol...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Mahogany

Rare and Exquisite Antique Limestone Fireplace to Elevate Any Interior Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
The fireplace surround's minimalist aesthetic and natural limestone material blend seamlessly with the architectural style and ambiance of a finca, enhancing the space with its timel...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

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 Furniture

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Brass

French Carved Oak Chess Game Top Carved Legs Etagere Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful French etagere table, characterized by the beveled edge chess game table top, raised on four stunning carved legs, a central shelf and side stretchers. Finished on all side...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Spiral Library Four-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interior with this refined mid-century French library ladder in the Louis XIII style. Crafted circa 1960, the piece is made of solid walnut and features a graceful carve...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Henri II Carved Oak Console Table Server
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a hallway, library, or living space with this elegant antique console table. Crafted in France circa 1870 and measuring nearly five feet in length, the tall, narrow server is b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Oak

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 Furniture

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Linen, Wood

Antique French Square Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century antique French square sofa table carved oak barley twist Louis XIII. Direct from France, a substantial and heavy antique French square side/sofa table, with impressive details. Large hand carved edge top over the oversized, wide apron that features intricately hand carved Celtic...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Wood

Antique English Sofa Side Table Barley Twist Ebonized Library Desk Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Sofa Side Table Barley Twist Ebonized Library Desk Carved Oak. Direct from Europe, a beautiful antique English sofa table o...
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1790s British 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

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 Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Antique French Petite Bookcase Server Barley Twist Louis XIII Carved Oak c1890
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

Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Antique 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback with round top, pillars fireback.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

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 Furniture

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Metal

Antique French Louis XIII Armoire or Cupboard Walnut 300-Years Nice Old Patina
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Classic Antique French Louis XIII Armoire or Cupboard over 300- years old and remarkably still intact and functions as intended. In collecting and purchasing Louis XIII furniture for...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Steel

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

A 19th Century Manner Carved Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A well balanced 19th Century manner statuary marble finely carved fireplace surround. A substantial and deep top shelf, supported by a framed and recessed frieze, this is in turn fla...
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1950s English Vintage Louis XIII Furniture

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Statuary Marble

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 Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

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 Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Early 20th C. French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Table on Turned Baluster Supports
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring rustic warmth and timeless craftsmanship to your dining space with this antique solid oak farm table from France, circa 1920. Crafted in the Louis XIII style, the rectangular p...
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Early 20th Century French 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

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1960, this clever piece combines form and function in the Louis XIII style. Built of walnut with a warm, hand-rubbed patina, the metamorphic stool...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Period Arms of France and Navarre Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIII style fireback with the arms of France and Navarre. Arms of the House of Bourbon from France, one of the major royal dynasties of Europe that produce...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

18th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Trestle Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Spain circa 1780, this handsome rectangular coffee table exemplifies the rustic elegance of Spanish Baroque design. Built of solid walnut, the antique table stands on two ...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Early 18th Century French Walnut Louis XIII Style Table with Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century French Walnut Louis XIII Style Table with Turned Legs & Drawer
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

17 Century Armoire with Side Gun Door in Walnut from France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful armoire called Bonnetière with a door on here side for guns from France. Extraordinary piece in walnut with beautiful carving in diamonds shape literally translated D...
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17th 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

Mahogany ‘retour D Égypte’ console table, early 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Mahogany ‘retour D'Égypte’ console table, early 19th century
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wood

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 Furniture

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Walnut

Set Chrystal Wall Lights, 1950s, France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two lovely romantic Chrystal wall lights, small bulb needed. Push down switch. On the brass shield.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture

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Brass

Set Chrystal Wall Lights, 1950s, France
Set Chrystal Wall Lights, 1950s, France
$622 Sale Price / set
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19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, and built of oak wood, this antique mirror is rectangular in shape and could be hang vertically or horizontally. The black forest style frame is decorat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Mercury Glass, Oak

Mid-Century French Carved Walnut Refectory Farm Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique refectory table was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1960. Built of solid walnut, the substantial table stretches over 6 feet in length. The monastery-style bas...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Fireplace Mantel In French Stone For Timeless Campagnarde Design Project
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless hard limestone French fireplace surround with beautiful hammered surface. The hard stone is reflecting the light in the room. Rustic elegant home decor object to personalise...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Stone, Limestone, Sandstone

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

Brussels tapestry, battle scene, second half of the 16th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Brussels tapestry, battle scene, second half of the 16th century
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Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Wool

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 Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Large Zinc Top Dining Table with Antique Louis XIII Style Tripod Pedestal Legs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Style and functionality — A marriage of the old and the new. The newly made large zinc top sits on an antique hand carved French Louis XIII style white washed table...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIII Furniture

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Zinc

17th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French walnut chest of drawers (circa 1675-1700) hand-carved in a Louis XIII provincial style (Mannerist with Italian influ...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIII Furniture

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Iron

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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