Examples of seats considered comfortable under Louis XIII, here are two armed chairs with almost straight backrests whose softness lies rather in the way of the armrests, finished in a butt, and the turning, in the Renaissance spirit, of the uprights connecting backrests and armrests at the base.
Examples of seats considered comfortable under Louis XIII, here are two armed chairs with almost straight backrests whose softness lies rather in the way of the armrests, finished in a butt, and the turning, in the Renaissance spirit, of the uprights connecting backrests and armrests at the base.
Two inseparable walnut armed chairs – Louis XIII – Quercy – [ME089]

In this moment of relaxation for the master of the house and his wife, they are seated side by side on these two armed chairs, which are quite spartan in comfort despite their Louis XIII style. While the backrests are relatively upright, there are some delicate manufacturing elements to be noticed:

  • The uprights connecting the armrests to the base literally pass through the seats.
  • These transverse posts are turned according to the survivals of the Renaissance style.
  • Each of the backrests, cut in a full arch, has an anthropomorphic silhouette in its center.

It should be noted that one of the chairs is smaller than the other. It can be assumed that each person in the couple had their own chair. What is amusing is that upon closer inspection, these two armchairs each have their own character. Although the silhouettes in the center of the backrests seem to play with a mirror effect, the crosses of the armrests are slightly different, as are the moldings of the posts that support them. This is where the personal touch of the furniture carpenter who was commissioned to make these two armchairs is seen, as they had the idea and the audacity to introduce this subtle whimsy.

The largest of these two Louis XVIII armed chairs was probably that of the master of the house who found, when sitting down on it, a few moments of respite and relaxation.
The largest of these two Louis XVIII armed chairs was probably that of the master of the house who found, when sitting down on it, a few moments of respite and relaxation.
The smaller of these two Louis XIII armed chairs accommodated the wife of the master of the house. We can imagine them both sitting near a large fireplace and enjoying the evening of a beautiful comforting flame.
The smaller of these two Louis XIII armed chairs accommodated the wife of the master of the house. We can imagine them both sitting near a large fireplace and enjoying the evening of a beautiful comforting flame.
On the backs of these two Louis XIII armed chairs, there are two astonishing patterns of outlined human silhouettes. They are expressive and bring a touch of poetry to this set clearly designed for a couple, one of the two seats being smaller than the other.
On the backs of these two Louis XIII armed chairs, there are two astonishing patterns of outlined human silhouettes. Expressive, almost totemic, they bring a touch of poetry to this set clearly designed for a couple, one of the two seats being smaller than the other.
On closer inspection, these two armed chairs each have their own character. Even if the silhouettes cut out in the center of the backrests seem to have a mirror effect, the ends of the armrests are slightly different, as are the moldings of the uprights that support them.
On closer inspection, these two armed chairs each have their own character. Even if the silhouettes cut out in the center of the backrests seem to have a mirror effect, the ends of the armrests are slightly different, as are the moldings of the uprights that support them.
Placed back to back, these two Louis XIII armed chairs reveal their differences and yet their perfect harmony, in particular thanks to the correspondence of the two cut-out human figures, placed in the center of each of the backrests.
Placed back to back, these two Louis XIII arm chairs reveal their differences and yet their perfect harmony, in particular thanks to the correspondence of the two cut-out human figures, placed in the center of each of the backrests. This set has, and this is not its least attraction, the personal touch of the inspired furniture carpenter who had the audacity to introduce, all in subtlety, the expression of his own imagination.

Dimensions:
Large armed chair
Width: 64 cm, height: 117 cm, depth: 46 cm.
Small armed chair
Width: 59 cm, height: 108 cm, depth: 42 cm.
Reference: [ME089]

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Louis XIII

The sturdy structure of this Louis XIII armchair is softened by bead turnings that adorn the armrests, armrest supports, and base. The backrest and seat are upholstered in embossed leather known as

Oak and Embossed Leather Armed chair – Louis XIII – 17th Century – Aquitaine – [ME128]

It comes from a noble house in the Southwest for which it was commissioned in the 17th century. Reserved for the master of the house, for a solitary or accompanied supper, this oval table with intimate proportions was placed near a large fireplace, in a private space resembling a bedroom. Note the thickness of the top made up of two wide walnut planks.

Oval walnut table – Louis XIII – 17th century – Southwest – [ME127]

This Louis XIII oak dining table comes from the Château de Turenne in Corrèze. In the 17th century, comfortable furniture was a privilege reserved for the nobility. While household staff dined standing at a high serving table, the masters of the house and their guests could comfortably sit around this well-proportioned table.

Oak Dining Table – Louis XIII – 17th Century – Corrèze – [ME107]

Louis XIII Manor Table in Oak – 17th century – Corrèze – [ME091]

Louis XIII Manor Table in Oak – 17th century – Corrèze – [ME091]

Louis XIII style walnut reception table – 19th century – Périgord – [ME092]

Walnut Reception Table in Louis XIII style – 19th century – Périgord – [ME092]

Small two-piece sideboard made in the 18th century in the South West of France. It has a cornice, a picture rail and two largely molded drawers, four doors decorated with diamond points and it rests on two straight feet at the back and two onion feet at the front.

Small two-piece walnut sideboard – 18ᵗʰ century – South West France – [ME073]

This desk table was probably the prerogative of a high dignitary of the Customs corps, in charge of a flourishing trading post located on the banks of the Olt, the former name of the Lot.

Desk table in oak and chestnut – Louis XIII – 17th century – Quercy – [ME074]

Walnut sideboard – 18ᵗʰ century – South-West – [MP030]

Walnut sideboard – 18ᵗʰ century – South-West – [MP030]

Louis XIII credenza in walnut – 17ᵗʰ century – South-West – [ME071]

Louis XIII credenza in walnut – 17ᵗʰ century – South-West – [ME071]

Walnut 4-door 2-drawer sideboard – Louis XIII – Périgord

Walnut 4-door 2-drawer sideboard – Louis XIII – Périgord [ME035]

Louis XIII two-tiered walnut buffet – 17ᵗʰ century – South West France

Louis XIII two-tiered walnut buffet – 17ᵗʰ century – South West France [ME023]

Louis XIII kitchen cupboard 17ᵗʰ century – Haute‑Loire – [MP002]

Louis XIII kitchen cupboard 17ᵗʰ century – Haute‑Loire – [MP002]