The furniture is dominated by rectangular shapes, mostly walnut and oak are used from the wood species. Ornaments consist of rhombuses and polyhedrons, as well as "fruit" motifs.

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Materials prepared: Julia Sakharova

Magazine: N (87) 2004

According to Senka hat. The rule of Louis XIII corresponds to a strict, quiet and geometric style in furniture. The time has not yet come when France will dictate its tastes to the whole of Europe. Rather, the opposite: in all felt the influence of Italy and Flanders The furniture is dominated by rectangular shapes, mostly walnut and oak are used from the wood species. Veneering is in fashion with ebony wood, inlay with colored wood or marble. Ornaments consist of rhombuses and polyhedrons, as well as "fruit" motifs. In addition, the furniture is decorated with palm branches, cartouches, garlands and lion faces. The backs of the chairs can be both low and wide - in these chairs usually work and have lunch, and high - these chairs are designed for relaxation. Armchairs are upholstered in fabric (usually tapestry) or leather. The legs of the tables and seating furniture are made heavily twisted, with the crossbar in the shape of the letter N. Lari begin to go out of fashion; their place is occupied by lockers richly carved and inlaid. Furniture in the style of Louis XIII is now practically not made. As a rule, only tapestries of that period are copied. Although you can still see samples of the era. For example, visiting the palace of Alexander III in Massandra or the hotel Pavillon de La Reine, which is located in the center of the Marais district in Paris.Return to the Library of Styles