Louis xiiis successor, louis xiv, had a great interest in versailles. Under the next generation of architects, french baroque would take an even greater classical shift. In the image of the sun king, louis xiv furniture is synonymous with grandeur and brilliance. The handcrafted furniture style combined the best of past designs from the gothic, renaissance, louis xiii and louis xv periods. The hours of louis xii was one of the greatest french illuminated manuscripts of the renaissance. Furnishings during the reign of louis xiv 16541715. The book of hours of louis xii victoria and albert museum. Interior rooms became more numerous and more usespecific. Early reign after his fathers death his mother, anne of austria, was regent for louis, but the real power was wielded by annes adviser, cardinal mazarin. During the early georgian and transition periods, the english furniture tends to drop the purely dutch characteristics of the. This style actually began under henry iv who patronized craftsmen. Mahogany and rosewoods were most common and marble tops were also used. The fundamental characteristics of louis xv furniture are.
Covering many period styles ranging from the middle ages through to the 19th century a. The renaissance revival style is often considered a reaction to the rococo revival, even though it was in use as early as 1850 it is characterized by an eclectic use of both renaissance and 18thcentury neoclassical motifs on straightlined forms loosely based on 16thcentury french models porcelain, bronze, or motherofpearl plaques were popular embellishments on pieces within scribed. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The ornamentalists draw their inspiration from the art of antiquity and create new motifs. Filled with 750 line drawings and brief descriptive definitions, french furniture details the salient characteristics that define styles of french furniture from the 16th century, age of louis xiii, to the end of the 20th century. Already used previously under the reign of queen anne, mahogany reached the height of its popularity about 1745, in chippendales time. She didnt fear hell, she replied she was already living in it. The finest craftsmen of the time, including jeanhenri riesener, georges jacob, martin. Fictive tales, inspired by real events, are presented alongside speculative futuristic. His father henry iv was the first french king of the house of bourbon, having succeeded his second cousin, henry iii 15741589, in. The georgian furniture was marked by the decline of walnut and the rise of mahogany. Further, if you agree to them, the following cookies will also be used for the following purposes.
Its distinctness as a period in the history of french art has much to do with the regency under which louis xiii began his reign 16101643. French furniture in the middle ages and under louis xiii. Born on september 5, 1638, to king louis xiii of france 16011643 and his habsburg queen, anne of austria 16011666, the future louis xiv was his parents first child after 23 years of. Remy martin unveil new louis xiii the origin 1874 cognac. Furniture of the period was typically large and austere. Louis xiv, 16381715, king of france 16431715, son and successor of king louis xiii. A prayer book, it was decorated in tempera and gold on parchment by jean bourdichon 14571521 for the french ruler louis xii reigned 14621515 at a time when his court was a principal centre of european art and culture. Although henrys first marriage ended childless louis had numerous half brothers and. He settled on the royal hunting lodge at versailles, and over the following decades had it expanded into one of the largest palaces in the world. Chair cheat sheet windsorinteriordesign inperson and online interior decorating and design. Antique chair style identification chart have this in interior design standards book home furniture vocabulary antique furniture desk historys 40 chairs louis xvi chair waiting to be restored.
Of all the louisinspired furniture available today, those ovalbacked chairs are probably the most beloved. French furniture 11 vintage books on cd louis xiiilouis xvi. The louis xiii style or louis treize was a fashion in french art and architecture, especially affecting the visual and decorative arts. Louis xvi furniture is characterized by elegance and neoclassicism, a return to ancient greek and roman models. French furniture styleslouis xiii15891661 knowledge. Consequently, louis became the dauphin of france at birth. In the period of the kings youth, 16431660 when france was effectively run by the regent, anne of austria, the furniture style was that of louis xiii, mixed with the italian influence brought by cardinal mazarin. Louis xiii era furniture was big and solid but opulent and decorative, with geometric carvings, cherubs, and organic.
Louis xiv 16611700 drawing inspiration for ornamental motifs from mythology, flora, fauna, architecture, and war, the periods ebenistes, or makers of luxury case furniture, were indeed servants of the sun king, who saw himself as a brilliant, indeed universal personage. These four famous kings introduced french society to music, art, fashion and furnishings. The collection is named time, and each one will celebrate a chapter in the history of the iconic louis xiii brand. She collected books and her personal library consisted of over 3. Rounded furniture more accurately represents the louis xvi period, rather than louis xiv, yet they work wonderfully in this design. Having close ties with italy, marie introduced much of the art of that country into her court. Louis xiii was only 9 years old at the time of his fathers murder. Geometric in appearance, and austere in conception, louis xiii furniture featured veneer, turned wood and moldings. Louis xvi style limed wood settee or loveseat, late 19th or early 20th century price.
Louis xiv asked the pope to threaten excommunication if marguerite persisted, and the pontiff sent her a harsh letter. Massin, 8 inches x 11 inches 21 cm x 28 cm, hardcover book with 92 full color pages. The influence of the spanish, italian and flemish dominated the european fashion in both dress and furniture. The louis xiii style or louis treize was a fashion in french art and architecture, especially. Even though i found the book dry at times, it is extremely well written. The fab four, louis xiii, xiv, xv and xvi, had a huge influence on the arts and design. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The book also did a very good job of making sense out of the early modern french court and society, clearly illustrating how it influenced louis xiii and how louis influenced them in return. Louis xiii was the king of france from 1610 to 1643, climbing the throne at the age of.
Overall the furniture was very functional, which made it popular with the bourgeois class. The book encompasses the past, present and future of the louis xiii, from the 16th to the 22nd century. The couple had six children, out of which louis was the eldest. His furniture can be distinguished finding the following features. The rising cost of louis xivs unsuccessful military campaigns, which forced the king to order the destruction of his silver furniture in 1689, caused a drastic retrenchment in his expenditures for the arts. Shop louis xiii furniture at 1stdibs, the worlds largest source of louis xiii and other authentic period furniture. This style began during the reign of good king henry, henry iv of france, and continued under his son king louis xiii. French furniture design has been wildly admired, emulated and collected throughout the world for centuries. Rooms were dominated by massive cabinets, decorated with columns, frontons, pilasters, balustrades, niches and other decoration. French and flemish pattern books issued in the second half of the sixteenth century. Vimercati luxury classic furniture 496,939 views 4. The first was in the 17thcentury, under the reign of louis xiii 16101640. Louis xiii more furniture and collectibles for sale.
Crafted in france circa 1870 and made of oak, the adjustable book stand sits on four carved feet. You can find this classic french chair in some of the most distinguished homes through the magazines, of course around the world. Classic french furniture is more popular than ever, thanks to its impeccable comfort and romantic design. The mannerist influences from italy and from flanders were so great that a true french. Louis xiv furniture, louis xv furniture, louis xvi furniture.
Louis xiii uses cookies strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the site. The thickness and ornamentation makes them quite different from the ones youd find at the market, however. Its definitely more francecentric, but since thats where a lot of historical styles took shape, its a good book to have. The economic situation called for rigour, which was reflected in the sobriety of the materials and the style. See more ideas about interior design, interior and design.
Louis xiii style, visual arts produced in france during the reign of louis xiii 160143. Robert neuman specializes in early modern european art, with an emphasis on social and religious history, gender studies, and the intersection of high art and popular culture his new book, baroque and rococo art and architecture, is the first indepth history of one of the great periods of western art, spanning the years 1585 to 1785 pearson, 20. These beautiful and classic moments in history can still be found an celebrated today. Small norman coffer on its stand, in oak, louis xiii style. I found hope for my lack of history knowledge in a new book about furniture. Theres an exciting new collection being launched by cognac giant, remy martin, to pay tribute to their world famous louis xiii. Louis xiii the origin 1874, the first edition in the. Louis xiii style furniture, essentially rectilinear in form, is rather simple and. Much of it was designed and made for queen marie antoinette for the new apartments she created in the palace of versailles, palace of fontainebleau, the tuileries palace, and other royal residences. King of france louis xiii assumed the throne after his fathers death, in october 1610, with a coronation at reims, a historic.
This first release is a grande champagne blend of 1,200 different eauxdevies. Until 1680, furniture was massive, decorated with sculpture and gilding. Austere and architectural, the furniture possessed a distinctly geometric appearance with thick, heavy decoration. Louis xv style is the epitome of french furniture at its finest. The renaissance and louis xiii style, art history artquid. This hardcover book with 92 full color pages presents the french furniture in its historical context during the louis xiii and the louis xiv period.
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