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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Antique French Oak Extension Table with Barley Twist Legs, Late 19th Century
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique oak extension table was made in France in the late 19th century and is a striking example of traditional craftsmanship with strong historical character. The table stands...
Oak
18th Century French Bleached Oak Monastery Refectory Farm Table on Trestle Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1780, this antique monastery refectory table embodies the strength and rustic character of traditional provincial craftsmanship. The long rectangular top is c...
Oak
19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut, Oak and Chestnut Round Pedestal Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a breakfast room or game room with this elegant antique pedestal table from southern France. Crafted circa 1880 from walnut, oak, and chestnut, the round table features a be...
Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIII Chestnut and Oak Refectory Monastery Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional antique French refectory farm table was crafted in southern France circa 1880 from solid old-growth chestnut and oak. The remarkable two-plank top showcases the natu...
Chestnut, Oak
18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Bleached Oak Refectory Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique dining table was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1780. Built from solid oak, the long rectangular monastery table rests on bold baluster-form trestle legs with...
Oak
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
19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Refectory Monastery Table with One-Board Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-crafted in southern France circa 1860, this substantial antique refectory table embodies the robust architectural character of the Louis XIII style. Constructed from solid oak, ...
Oak
19th Century Hand-Crafted Antique Oak Monastery Reading Table, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Antique Renaissance style Dining or Refectory table 19th century Monastery or Farm house, France. Featured in Solid Oak with a really nice patina. Make an impression in your in...
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
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
19th Century French Louis XIII Provincial Bleached Oak Refectory Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1890, this substantial antique trestle dining table embodies the honest, utilitarian beauty of Louis XIII furnitur...
Iron
19th C. French Elm Refectory Farm Table with Trestle Base and Cross Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this antique refectory or monastery table is made of solid elm with a rich, warm patina. The rectangular top rests on trestle-style supports, each shape...
Elm
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
Mid-Century French Round Walnut, Burl and Acacia Dining Table with Parquet Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring warmth, scale, and rustic elegance to a dining room with this impressive round dining table from the French Pyrenees. Crafted in France circa 1970 using reclaimed 18th- and 19t...
Walnut, Burl
19th Century French Bleached Oak Single-Plank Refectory Table with Baluster Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this elegant antique oak refectory table reflects the enduring strength and restrained elegance associated with traditional monastery furnishings. The i...
Oak
19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Refectory Monastery Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this exceptional antique refectory table is built from solid oak and exemplifies the robust character of Louis XIII–inspired provincial furniture. The t...
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
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
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
19th Century French Louis XIII Seven-Leg Chestnut Farmhouse Racetrack Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This interesting antique farmhouse table was crafted in southern France circa 1880 and reflects the enduring vernacular traditions of the Louis XIII style. Built in chestnut, the tab...
Chestnut
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
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 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
ANTIQUE LOUIS XIII REVIVAL 10 PERSON WALNUT & MARBLE DiNING TABLE & CHAIR SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, French Louis XIII Revival heavily carved with inset Marble plaques and Corinthian ...
Marble
French Louis XIII Style Oak & Chestnut Monastery Dining Table from The Pyrenees
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant French Louis XIII style monastery dining table was crafted in the Pyrenees region of France circa 1970 using authentic 18th-century antique timbers. Inspired by traditio...
Chestnut, Oak
19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Refectory Dining Table with Baluster Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual yet elegant antique French monastery dining table was crafted circa 1850 in the Louis XIII provincial tradition. Built in oak as a true refectory farm table, it features...
Oak
French Baroque Louis XIII Period 17th Century Oval Walnut Table
Located in Troy, NY
Rustic, bold, solid Walnut Table with an Oval four-board top, the frieze containing one drawer, rectangular base with four strong turned legs joined by flat H-stretcher, resting on b...
Walnut
Large solid oak table in Louis XIII style, circa 1930 Maximum length 350 cm
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Large solid oak table in Louis XIII style, circa 1930 Maximum length 350 cm The extensions are missing there are scratches on the board
Oak
French Louis XIII Style Walnut Monastery Dining Table from The Pyrenees
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Louis XIII style monastery dining table was crafted in the Pyrenees region of France circa 1950 using authentic 18th-century antique walnut timbers. The table carries a d...
Walnut
Blackened Oak Art Deco Table, circa 1940/1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Blackened oak art deco table circa 1940/1950 Small gaps on the base Patina to redo 2 Extensions The patina of the extensions has remained in very good condition and gives an idea of ...
Oak