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.
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Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Oak Mutton Leg Dining Chairs, Tapestry
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six French oak mutton leg side chairs or dining chairs from the mid twentieth century are of hand pegged construction. These tall dining chairs with arched backs are upho...
Tapestry, Upholstery, Oak
Antique Italian Carved Wood Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Sewing Table Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian sewing table ideal as side or end table, characterized by typical beveled edges top with the central drawer with round handles. The table is raised on four stunning...
Wood
French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Table, Provence, Early 20th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, this early 20th century French Louis XIII style walnut writing table presents a solid, well-balanced form rooted in traditional construction. Structurally revise...
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,264Sale Price|31% Off
French Walnut and Bronze Coat & Hat Rack Louis XIII Style, French, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique coat and hat rack Massive walnut and bronze, made circa 1900. With four hooks in massive bronze. Good Condition.
Bronze
Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Dining Chairs in Blush Pink Stripe- Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully restored set of six early 20th century French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XIII style and sourced from Provence, France. Hand-crafted from solid oak, the chairs f...
Chenille, Oak
Antique Italian Burl Wood Carved Legs Sewing Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian sewing table ideal as side or end table, characterized by typical beveled edge table top with the typical compartments in the central drawer with brass key ...
Wood
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...
Wood
Mid-Century French Walnut, Chestnut & Burlwood Parquetry Refectory Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted in Southern France circa 1950, this impressive monastery-style refectory table was constructed using a remarkable combination of reclaimed 18th and 19th century woods, in...
Chestnut, Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century French Walnut Refectory Dining Table with Turned Baluster Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Gather family and friends around this impressive eight-foot-long dining table. Handcrafted in France in the mid-20th century, the table is built of solid walnut and rests on a robust...
Walnut
Mid Century Louis VIII Vanity, Flip Lid Mirror with Marquetry and Bronze Mounts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous French vanity with a flip lid top which opens to reveal a divided tray atop a drawer. Great craftsmanship in the Marquetry with cross banding. Br...
Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Oak Bow-Front Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII revival side tables, crafted in France circa 1920 and inspired by the robust architectural forms of 17th-century furniture. Each antique table fe...
Oak
Early 20th Century French Walnut Monastery Refectory Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1920, this impressive antique monastery refectory table reflects the robust character and timeless simplicity associated with traditional French farm and mona...
Walnut
Set of (6) Antique French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Hand-Washed Irish Linen.
Located in Highwood, 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...
Brass
Early 20th C French Louis XIII Walnut Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique floor lamp beside a reading chair, in a study, or anchoring a living room corner. Crafted in France circa 1920, the tall sculptural form is built in solid ...
Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Round Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This French walnut round table was crafted in southern France circa 1960 in the Louis XIII style. The solid walnut top is generously scaled, with softly rounded edges and a warm, nat...
Walnut
1900s Belgian Louis XIII Hand-Carved Oak Buffet with Ornate Design
Located in High Point, NC
1900s Belgian Louis XIII Carved Oak Buffet. This richly detailed buffet reflects the architectural strength and ornate carving characteristic of the Louis XIII style. Crafted in soli...
Oak
$796Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Louis XIII Os de Mouton Linen Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Fruitwood, Linen
Baccarat Crystal Rémy Martin “Centaure” Decanter Donut Shell Form France 1960s
By Baccarat
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Baccarat Crystal Rémy Martin “Centaure” Decanter, Donut Shell Form, France, circa 1960s A rare and iconic mid-century crystal decanter produced by Baccarat exclusively for Rémy Marti...
Crystal
Set of Eight French Louis XIII Os de Mouton Maple Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined set of eight restored/refurbished 20th Century French dining chairs crafted in the traditional Louis XIII baroque inspired taste. The chairs feature hand-crafted solid mapl...
Brass
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Walnut Monastery Refectory Farm Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Built in the Pyrenees circa 1960 using reclaimed 18th century walnut, this impressive antique monastery refectory table reflects the bold architectural presence of Louis XIII design....
Walnut
Vintage French Gilt Brass Monstrance
Located in Montreal, QC
This a typical form for a monstrance. The host is placed in the central glass frame, from which radiates a sunburst frame beneath the cross. The motto in white and blue enamel is u...
Brass
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...
Leather, Hardwood
Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Monastery Table in Solid Oak, 20th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Monastery-style table in solid oak. Beautiful patina. Stripping available upon request. Additional information: Period: 20th century Style: Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Condition:...
Oak
Mid-Century Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Crystal Decanter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-blown Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII crystal decanter bottle with stopper, circa 1957-1967. This piece is an exact replica of a rare decanter us...
Crystal
Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Oak Monastery Farmhouse Table, 20th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Solid oak monastery farmhouse table. Tabletop thickness 5 cm. Additional information: Period: 20th century Style: Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Condition: Very good condition Materi...
Oak
Set of Four French Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent dining chairs made in the French Louis XIII and French Louis XIV transitional taste. Featuring a dramatic Fortuny style upholstery with an urn motif in a bold citron-yell...
Fabric, Giltwood, Wood
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...
Velvet, Maple
Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s
By Valenti
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...
Brass
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 ...
Oak
Antique French Louis XIII Style Draw Leaf Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique French Louis XIII style oak draw leaf extending dining table with barley twist legs. This table has been lovingly restored...
Oak
Antique Louis XIII Style Extending Dining Table with Turned Legs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The wonderfully styled antique French Louis XIII rectangular dining or refectory table has a removable 12" center leaf for additional seating when needed or remove to minimize its fo...
Wood
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...
Fabric, Cotton, Walnut
Louis XIII Gothic Style Dining Table in Walnut, 20th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
A very rare Gothic-style dining table in solid walnut. Two drawers at the ends. Exceptionally wide at 95 cm. Height under the apron: 60 cm. Additional information: Period: ...
Walnut
Louis XIII Style Os de Mouton Oak Stool Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical country French oak stool or bench seat made in the Louis XIII taste. The bench features an oak frame with Os de Mouton or mutton legs. The frame is upholstered with a color...
Brass
French Louis XIII Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIII style fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. I...
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...
Oak
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Floor Lamp with Beige Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique carved lamp was crafted in France, circa 1950. The fixture stands on a circular base with three small feet over a long turned ...
Oak
Restored Set of Eight French Louis XIII Dining Chairs, 1920
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...
Velvet, Maple
$4,000Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of large Louis XIII style Sofas in burgundy red velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XIII style sofas, late 19th - early 20th century. Their silhouette is generous and enveloping, with a deep seat and a high, slightly inclined backrest, designed to offe...
Velvet, Wood
$2,498Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XIII Fauteuils Goat and Lion Heads c. 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medaillon, French open armchairs, made circa 1900. The beechwood is finely scupted with motifs typical of the Louis XIII style and with goat and lio...
Upholstery, Beech, Fabric
Early 20th C French Louis XIII Walnut Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique floor lamp in a living room, study, or reading corner. Crafted in France circa 1920, the tall sculptural form is built in solid walnut, and features a clas...
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Bench with Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French bench was crafted circa 1920 and reflects the bold architectural character of the Louis XIII style. Constructed in solid walnut, the frame features substa...
Leather, Walnut
Set of Four Country French Os De Mouton Dining Chairs, Oak, 1980s
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of four Country French style Os De Mouton ladder back Oak dining chairs, entirely hand crafted old world styling of solid wood construction with mortis & tenon joinery throughout...
Wood, Oak
$701Sale Price|20% Off
French Oak Sellette or Plant Holder in the Louis XIII Style, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak Plant holder or sellette. Made circa 1900 in the Louis XIII style. French antique dealers also call this style very fashionable in the seco...
Oak
Set of 6 French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Oak Style Louis XIII
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Set of 6 French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Oak Style Louis XIII A great set of six matching oak framed Os de Mouton (sheep's bone) dining chairs sourced from South West France. ...
Metal
Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII Crystal Cognac Decanter
By Baccarat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic Remy Martin Louis XIII cognac decanters hand-crafted by Baccarat. The crystal decanters feature a lightly patinated brass stopper with an etch...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Normandy Oak Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom, living room, or study with this charming pair of antique side tables. Crafted in France circa 1960 and built of oak wood, each table is dressed and pegged with a ...
Oak
Set of 10 French Louis XIII Style Oak Dining Chairs with Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
This large suite of ten French dining chairs offers a complete, ready-to-place solution with strong presence and classic Louis XIII styling. Crafted circa 1980 in solid oak, the chai...
Oak, Fabric
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Beechwood Upholstered Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant mid-century French stool was crafted circa 1970 in the Louis XIII style and reflects a faithful revival of early French classical forms. Constructed of solid beechwood, ...
Fabric, Beech
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...
Pine
Set of Four French Regency Style Wrought Iron Patio Sunroom Dining Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four vintage French Regency style wrought iron dining armchairs. Item features sturdy sculptural iron frames, shell accents on the front and the back of the top rail of each c...
Iron
$3,168Sale Price / set|20% Off
Louis XIII Style Mutton Leg Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Trestle Refectory Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1900, this impressive antique refectory dining table embodies the rustic elegance of traditional farmhouse furni...
Oak
French Louis XIII Style Round Inlaid Walnut, Chestnut and Oak Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the French Pyrenees using 18th-century walnut and other mixed hardwoods including chestnut and oak, this elegant round table embodies the robust character and geometric di...
Walnut, Chestnut, Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Chairs with Leather, Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining or breakfast table with this elegant suite of 8 side chairs! Crafted in Spain circa 1920 and built of walnut, each antique chair stands on carved legs ending with claw...
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved and Painted Cane Pedestal Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French pedestal table was crafted in the mid-century period, circa 1960, and draws its inspiration from classic Loui...
Oak, Cane
Pair of 1900s French Louis XIII Wooden Armchairs With Cane Seats & Backs
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of 1900s French Louis XIII wooden armchairs showcases the elegance and craftsmanship associated with the style, highlighted by beautifully preserved cane seats and backs. E...
Cane, Wood
Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of Antwerp Frames
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of 17th Century Antwerp Frames, Circa 1930
Tortoise Shell
$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off
CENTURY FURNITURE Louis XIII French Os de Mouton Armchairs a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Cotton, Wood