Louis XIII furniture featured massive, solid construction with geometric carving. It was sturdy and heavy compared to later styles. Ebony and walnut were popular construction materials. French designers were moving away from the Italian Renaissance to establish a style of their own. Furniture design was more opulent. Cherubs, scrolls, fruit, flowers and foliage were common decorative themes. Other typical design themes were the diamond point, pyramid patterns and large, bun feet on cabinetry. Lathe-turning and moulding techniques also influenced appearance. Turnery might be used for legs or stretchers, and these simple shapes created on a lathe help identify pieces as Louis XIII style.
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