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Louis XIII Desks

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
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Partners Desk
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Partners Desk

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Partners Desk

$12,000

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Partners Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Sourced in Provence, France, this late 19th century French Louis XIII style partners desk is crafted in walnut with a richly figured grain and warm naturally aged patina throughout. ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Desks

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Leather, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Library Table or Desk
18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Library Table or Desk

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Library Table or Desk

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18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Library Table or Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A handsome and beautifully patinated 18th century French Provincial walnut library table or desk crafted in the Louis XIII Baroque taste. The piece features a long rectangular plank ...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Desks

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Writing Table or Side Table, Late 19th C.
Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Writing Table or Side Table, Late 19th C.

Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Writing Table or Side Table, Late 19th C.

$4,600

Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Writing Table or Side Table, Late 19th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

An antique French Louis XIII style oak table sourced in Provence, dating to the late 19th century. Structurally revised in our workshop and finished with a fresh wax, the table prese...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Desks

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Oak

French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk
French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk

French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fine 19th century French carved oak library table, or writing table desk made in the grand Louis XIII taste. Features thick barley twist legs conjoined on the bottom with barley twis...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Desks

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Oak

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Table, Provence, Early 20th Century
French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Table, Provence, Early 20th Century

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Table, Provence, Early 20th Century

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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...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Desks

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Walnut

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk
19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk

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19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular 19th century French bureau plat writing table or desk featuring barley twist legs and stretcher. Crafted from oak in the grand Louis XIII style fronted by a large 27 inch...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Desks

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Oak

French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Desk
French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Desk

French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Desk

$2,200

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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 Desks

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Antique Louis XIII Style Oak Writing Desk
Antique Louis XIII Style Oak Writing Desk

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$4,200

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Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant, architectural, and rich with old-world charm — this Louis XIII style writing desk is a statement piece for the thoughtful collector and historic interiors alike. Crafted in...

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Early 20th Century Louis XIII Desks

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Oak

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Writing Desk with Barley Twist Legs
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Writing Desk with Barley Twist Legs

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Writing Desk with Barley Twist Legs

$6,800

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Writing Desk with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Astoria, NY

Crafted in France during the late 19th century, this Louis XIII style writing desk was sourced in Provence and is beautifully constructed from solid oak. The rectangular top is forme...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Desks

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19th C. Spanish Carved Walnut Serpentine Desk with Four Drawers on Trestle Base
19th C. Spanish Carved Walnut Serpentine Desk with Four Drawers on Trestle Base

19th C. Spanish Carved Walnut Serpentine Desk with Four Drawers on Trestle Base

$6,600

19th C. Spanish Carved Walnut Serpentine Desk with Four Drawers on Trestle Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Spain circa 1860, this sculptural antique walnut writing desk exemplifies the bold elegance of 19th-century Spanish craftsmanship. The serpentine front adds a graceful sil...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIII Desks

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Walnut

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Find a broad range of unique Louis XIII desks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIII desks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,645 and tops out at $4,800 while the average work can sell for $3,933.

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