How do I recognise a genuine period Louis XIII piece?

Look for turned baluster or bobbin legs and uprights, geometric lozenge or diamond-point panel decoration, and solid oak or walnut construction. On the reverse, hand-tool marks and wooden-peg joinery confirm early manufacture. A natural, unpolished patina that has built up over centuries is a key indicator reproductions cannot fake.

What is the price range for authentic Louis XIII furniture?

Prices vary widely by piece and condition. A simple coffer or stool can start at a few hundred euros, while a well-preserved two-body armoire or a pair of period armchairs with original upholstery may reach several thousand euros through a professional antique dealer.

Which pieces are most typical of the Louis XIII style?

The two-body armoire with engaged columns, the square-back armchair on turned legs with an H-stretcher, the stretcher table with bobbin legs, the geometric-panel coffer and the bahut are the defining pieces. Carved oak and characteristic turning make them immediately identifiable to any collector.

How should I care for a Louis XIII solid oak piece?

Apply a natural wax — beeswax or carnauba — once or twice a year with a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemical products and keep the piece away from direct sunlight or heat sources, which dry out the wood and weaken the traditional peg-and-mortise joinery over time.

Does Louis XIII furniture work in a contemporary interior?

Very well. The geometric restraint and architectural volumes of Louis XIII pieces sit comfortably alongside modern or industrial interiors. A period armchair or coffer brings an authenticity and presence that no reproduction can match, without overwhelming a contemporary decorating scheme.

Catalogue Antique Dealers Directory Sell on AEF

🇫🇷 Français 🇬🇧 English 🇪🇸 Español 🇮🇹 Italiano 🇩🇪 Deutsch 🇳🇱 Nederlands 🇨🇳 中文 🇷🇺 Русский 🇯🇵 日本語

Art Déco

Art Nouveau

Contemporary Design

Directoire

Empire

French Regency

Gothic

Louis XIII

Louis XIV

Louis XV

Louis XVI

Louis-Philippe

Medieval

Modern Art

Napoléon III

Orientalist

Renaissance

Restauration

Transition

16th century and before

17th century

18th century

19th century

20th century

-Corner cupboards

-Four doors cupboards

-One door cupboards

-Small cupboard

-Two doors cupboards

High cupboards

Antique jewelery

Antique mirrors

Mercury mirror Murano mirror Trumeau venitian mirror

Antique Photography

Antique tables

Card Table Consoles Farmhouse tables Low tables Monestry tables Occasional tables Pedestal table Round tables

Antique tapestry

Antique textiles

Lacework

Antique wheapons

Antiquites industrielles

Architectural elements

Bathroom elements Doors Fire places Flooring Garden furniture Stairs Tiles Wood panelling

Bedroom suites

Beds Bedside tables

Billiard

Lighting

Bookcases

Bronze

Animal bronzes

Cabinets

Cartonnier

Ceramics

Chinaware earthenware Pottery Азиатская фаянсовая посуда

Chest of drawers

Commode arbalete Commode sauteuse Commode tombeau Military chests Pine chests of drawers

Chests

Clocks

Clocks Wristwatch

Decorative furniture

Decorative objects

Dressers

Dressing tables

English furniture

English chests of drawers English wardrobes

Fairground art

Fishing-Hunting

Glassware

Glazed cabinets

Hallstand

Kitchenelia

Miscellaneous

Advertising aeronautica Miniatures Musical instruments Old tools Sport memorabilia Taxidermy Vineyard antique

Nautical antiques

Model boats Objects

Oeuvres d'art

Primitive Art Sacred art

Old documents

Antique Drawings Livres anciens

Old Frame

Old toys

Oriental furniture

Desks Oriental cupboards Seating

Oriental objects

Painted furniture

Paintings

Pens & writting

Writting box

Pewter

Posters

Advertising posters Cinema posters

Pottery

Scientific instruments

Antique barometers Chronometers Globes Octants Sextants

Sculptures

Seating

Armchairs Chairs Chaises longues Fauteuil bergère Fauteuil cabriolet Fauteuil chesterfield Fauteuil crapaud Fauteuil dagobert Fauteuil voltaire Leather armchairs Sofas Stools

Shop fittings

Sideboard

Silverware

Argent massif Métal argenté

Tableware

Vineyard antiques

Vintage luggage

Wardrobes

Armoires Pine cupboards Wedding armoire

工业古董

Catalogue Antique Dealers Directory Sell on AEF Log in Sign up

Language

🇫🇷 Français 🇬🇧 English 🇪🇸 Español 🇮🇹 Italiano 🇩🇪 Deutsch 🇳🇱 Nederlands 🇨🇳 中文 🇷🇺 Русский 🇯🇵 日本語

Louis XIII Antique Furniture

126 objects found

Condition

Period

No matching tags

16th century and before 17th century 18th century 19th century 20th century

Style 1

No matching tags

Art Déco Art Nouveau Contemporary Design Directoire Empire French Regency Gothic Louis XIII Louis XIV Louis XV Louis XVI Louis-Philippe Medieval Modern Art Napoléon III Orientalist Renaissance Restauration Transition

Louis XIII furniture and objects available from professional antique dealers — 17th-century French pieces

126 objects found

Objet 121403

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

1 900,00 €

CHEST

La légende des siècles — Chaillé-les-Marais

750,00 €

LOUIS XIII STYLE CABINET

La légende des siècles — Chaillé-les-Marais

800,00 €

17th Planter jardiniere

Antiques Provence — Cheval-Blanc

1 300,00 €

LOUIS XIII PERIOD SETTEE

Philippe Cote Antiquites — Chauffailles

4 800,00 €

LOUIS XIII PERIOD STAND

Anne Besnard — Saint-Ouen

1 200,00 €

LOUIS XIII STYLE ARMCHAIR

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

1 400,00 €

INDIAN CUPBOARD

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 100,00 €

LOUIS XIII STYLE ORATORY

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 600,00 €

Pair of French 17th C. Louis XIII Stools

Antiques Provence — Cheval-Blanc

800,00 €

LOUIS XIII STYLE ARMCHAIRS

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

3 300,00 €

LOUIS XIII STYLE STAND

Antiquités Christophe Rochet — Villeurbanne

700,00 €

LOUIS XIII STYLE SETTEE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 500,00 €

LOUIS XIII STYLE WRITING TABLE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 600,00 €

LOUIS XIII STYLE DRAPER'S TABLE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 700,00 €

PAIR OF 18TH C LOUIS XIII STYLE ARMCHAIRS

Galerie Lauretta — Mandelieu-la-Napoule

1 450,00 €

LOUIS XIII STYLE MIRROR

Philippe Cote Antiquites — Chauffailles

LOUIS XIII STYLE DESK

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 200,00 €

CARTONNIER

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

3 200,00 €

SET OF SEVEN LOUIS XIII STYLE CHAIRS

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

1 600,00 €

OVAL TABLE IN WALNUT

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

6 500,00 €

LOUIS XIII FOUR DOOR CUPBOARD

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

6 800,00 €

LOUIS XIII STYLE DESK

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 400,00 €

Sold

LOUIS XIII PERIOD BUFFET

Antiquités Christophe Rochet — Villeurbanne

2 800,00 €

Previous 1 … 3 4 5 6 Next

The reference for antiques and art objects in France. Buy from selected professional dealers.

Navigation

Home
Catalogue
Antique Dealers Directory
Sell on AEF

Information

About us
Contact us
Privacy policy
Legal notice
Terms of service
Returns and refunds

Marketplace dedicated to antique dealers and decorative arts professionals in France.

Cookies

We use cookies and services required for the site (session, security), Google Maps, and reCAPTCHA. Traffic statistics (Google Analytics) and advertising cookies (Meta) are optional and off by default — you can accept one category without the other. Privacy policy.

Essential for the site

Session, security (CSRF), preferences...

Traffic statistics

Advertising and targeting