Louis Treize

[ trez; French trez ]

adjective

1. noting or pertaining to the style of architecture, furnishings, and decoration prevailing in France in the early 17th century, characterized by a gradual transition from the free invention and composition of the renaissance to the classicism of the Louis Quatorze period.

Louis Treize

/ trɛz /

adjective

1. of or relating to the style of furniture, decoration, and architecture of the time of Louis XIII of France, with rich decorative features based on classical models

Word History and Origins

Origin of Louis Treize¹

1880–85; < French: Louis XIII

Example Sentences

It was said to have been a present to the Emperor from his brother monarch, Louis Treize.

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During the 'Louis Treize' period chairs became more comfortable than those of an earlier time.

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Built of brick with stone facings, it is meant to be in the style of Louis Treize.

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