French Furniture Styles LOUIS XIII - XVII century Louis XIII : 1601 - 1610 - 1643

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Louis XIII style actually began under Henry IV who patronised caftsmen. The economic situation called for rigour which was reflected in the sobriety of the materials and the style : elaborate carving disappeared, spiral and bead turning appeared, the cabinet-maker worked mainly with ebony and perfected veneering. Furniture : tall cupboards, full dressers, tables with a varying number of legs were all extremely structured. Chairs were given arms and stools were upholstered. Cabinets were common. Materials : natural woods : oad and walnut in the beginning, then ebony appeared. Craftsmern began to use metals : pewter and copper as in Italy - a forestaste of Boulle's style. Leather was finely worked.