Many seats from the Louis XIII period have come down to us covered with fixed upholstery padded with horsehair. Most did not come from woodworking shops, but from turners — an independent guild whose statutes date from the late 16th century.

Turned wood craftsmanship, a technique that was then new, remained appreciated until the end of the 17th century, as shown in the engravings of Abraham Bosse.

This set of six Louis XIII–period chairs, made of blond walnut wood, features a low, straight backrest.

The front and side stretchers, as well as the H-shaped cross-stretcher, are turned with moulded grains de chapelet (bead-like ornamentation).

The chairs are covered with old red velvet.