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Set Of Four Italian Neoclassical Klismos Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
pair.
The form of the present set of neoclassical chairs is derived from the klismos chair, a Greek
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Side Chairs
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs for Saridis of Athens, Greece in Greek walnut and leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Ashley Hicks First Edition Jantar Mantar Etagere
By Ashley Hicks
Located in New York, NY
Mantar, starting with his interpretation of an ancient Greek Klismos chair. In 2002 he published Design
Category
20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge chair in Cognac leather for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Kjaerholm’s most lauded and recognised designs. Inspired by the both the ancient ‘Klismos’ Greek chair design
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Cream Leather for Fritz Hansen
2 Available
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Highclere, Newbury
both the ancient ‘Klismos’ Greek chair design and Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair, it features legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chairs in Cream Leather for Fritz Hansen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Highclere, Newbury
recognised designs. Inspired by the both the ancient ‘Klismos’ Greek chair design and Mies van der Rohe’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Important Antique 1830 Carved Cockfighting Chesterfield Brown Leather Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
taken at the widest point.
A klismos (Greek: ???sµ??) or klismos chair is a type of ancient Greek
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Worlds Away Duke Klismos Acrylic Ghost Desk Side Chair
By Philippe Starck
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking chair modeled after the iconic classic Greek Klismos chair. This sturdy and well weighted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Shagreen, Acrylic
Pair of Regency Ebonized Klismos Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
model is one of the best designs inspired by ancient Greek 'Klismos' chairs. Favoured by the nobility
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of Regency Faux-Bois Painted Klismos Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
Henry Holland. Their superbly curved 'Sabre' legs derive from the Greek 'Klismos' chair, an epic timeles
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Chairs by T.H. Robbsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
subtle silhouette inspired by Greek Klismo chair. They feature slightly curved and sprayed legs and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Modern Macassar Curved Back Accent Chair
Located in North York, ON
This modern interpretation of the ancient Greek klismos chair the signature saber legs are Macassar
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Regency Painted Klismos Dining Chairs
By Thomas Hope
Located in Richmond, London
'Sabre' legs derive from the Greek 'Klismos' chair, an epic timeless design, already popular in circa 400
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Regency Painted Klismos Chairs
By Thomas Hope
Located in Richmond, London
A fine pair of bronze-painted and gilt side chairs of Klismos form
English, circa 1825.
Why we
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Early 19th Century English Regency Caned Klismos Desk Chair
Located in Richmond, London
curved 'Sabre' legs derive from the Greek 'Klismos' chair, an epic timeless design, already popular in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Lucite Chairs W/ White Leather Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
the ancient Greek Klismos chair, this piece features gracefully curved legs and a gently reclined back
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Ivory Anziano Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Academy of Rome, reinterpreting the silhouette of ancient Greek klismos chairs using a contemporary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs, Black Painted and Gilt, manner of Henry Holland
By Gillows of Lancaster
London, Henry Holland 1
Located in Richmond, London
century, including Coilsfield.
The distinctive form of these chairs is inspired by ancient Greek 'Klismos
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
1990s Anziano Dining Chair by John Hutton for Donghia, set of 6
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Greek klismos chair. The chair was introduced in 1991 into the Donghia line.
Category
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Pair of Antique Regency Klismos Chairs in the Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Richmond, London
boldly scrolled front legs and raked back, is inspired by ancient Greek 'Klismos' chairs, often depicted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Klismos Chairs
Set of 4
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this set of 4 Klismos chairs with leather cord. This came from a larger
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair John Lyle Klismos Chairs
By John Lyle
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, design, craftsmanship and style.. Pair of John Lyle Klismos chairs, steel
Category
Late 20th Century American Greek Revival Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century Klismos Walnut Comfortable Dining Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
ancient Greek chair, very often depicted on ancient furniture or on painted pottery and in bas-reliefs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chair for Saridis
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Klismos chair with splayed saber legs and leather woven seat designed by T.H. Robsjohn
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century Klismos Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Richmond, London
A very chic Regency period pair of 'Klismos' chairs with Greek key decoration to the backs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chair for Saridis
By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Early T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chair for Saridis of Athens.
Signed with applied metal
Category
20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Set of 8 T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Leather Rope Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos for Saridis
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brussels, BE
Leather rope chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos for Saridis.
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Klismos Chair in Stainless Steel and Fine Leather Seat Mesh
Located in San Francisco, CA
We know about klismos chairs thanks to ancient Greek art, but how did this forgotten furniture item
Category
Early 2000s American Classical Greek Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Red Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 6
Located in IT
"Klismos" which is a type of ancient Greek chair, very often depicted on ancient furniture or on painted
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 8
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Red Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 12
Located in IT
"Klismos" which is a type of ancient Greek chair, very often depicted on ancient furniture or on painted
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Black Woven Leather Seat Walnut Saber Legs Klismos Chairs Customizable Set of 10
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black woven leather
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chair for Saridis of Athens in Walnut and Leather
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in Dallas, TX
A masterpiece of 20th century design. The T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed Klismos chair produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Klismos Athens Chair, Glenn of California, Designed by Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful klismos "Athens" chair designed by Stewart MacDougall for Glenn Of California. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Classical Greek Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical Midcentury Klismos Chairs by Rose Tarlow for Melrose House
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of neoclassical Greek Revival Klismos chairs by Rose Tarlow for Melrose House, Los Angeles
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm, E. Kold Christensen Steel and Leather PK22 Lounge Chairs
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Highclere, Newbury
. Inspired by the both the ancient ‘Klismos’ Greek chair design and Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair, it
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Four Mid Century Black Nesting Tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
furniture depicted on ancient Greek ceramics — lithe stools and klismos chairs — he realized that he had
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Walnut Klismos chairs in caramel leather
Located in Hollywood, CA
The classic Greek Klismos chair. A pair of restored walnut Klismos chairs in a rich caramel leather
Category
Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Pair of Walnut Klismos chairs in grey silk velvet
Located in Hollywood, CA
The classic Greek Klismos chair. A pair of restored walnut Klismos chairs in a silk velvet with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Set of Four Ralph Lauren Clivedon Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four Clivedon by Ralph Lauren. In this modern interpretation of the ancient Greek klismos
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Brass-Inlaid Carved Mahogany Klismos Chairs
By Richard Parkin
Located in New York, NY
inspired by ancient Greek Klismos chairs yet is entirely original and does not reflect any known pattern
Category
Antique 1830s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Faux-Grained and Gilt-Stencilled Klismos Chairs
Located in New York, NY
of the period, were inspired by ancient Greek Klismos chairs having 'sabre' legs front and back and
Category
Antique 1820s American American Classical Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Faux-Grain and Gilt Stencil-Decorated Klismos Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
period, were inspired by ancient Greek Klismos chairs having 'sabre' legs front and back and large curved
Category
Antique 1820s American American Classical Chairs
KLISMOS BENCHES IN THE MANNER OF ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS
Located in Essex, MA
legs of these benches are inspired by those of the Ancient Greek klismos chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Polished Aluminum Klismos Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Inspired by classic Greek design, these cast aluminum Klismos chairs have a sensually fluid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Greek Revival Chairs
Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in Houston, TX
Original T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chair, manufactured by Saridis of Athens. Original leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Chairs
Materials
Olive, Leather
Pair Mid-Century Kittinger Greek Key Klismos Chairs
Located in Charlotte, NC
Solid and Veneered, with Greek Key Design, Leather In Good Condition with Greek Key Design in Gilt
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Six Klismos Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century French set of six breakfast chairs in the Greek traditional Klismos style with curved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Latex, Wood
Set of Six Greek Key Inlaid Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Charlotte, NC
Set of six 2 Arm arm 4 Side Klismos Dining Chairs Beautiful Inlaid Brass Greek Key Design
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Klismos Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Walnut and Leather strapping, manufactured by Saridis of Athens, applied metal label and paper label, dated, 8-1961. No:54042.
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Chairs
Six Regency Ebonised and Gilt Klismos Salon Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
for a while, but these chairs follow closely the form of the Klismos chair. The sabre-shaped legs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Classical Greek Chairs
Set of Eight Oak Klismos Chairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully made side dining chairs in oak, lovely profile.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Classical Greek Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Chic 1950s T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Ebonized Klismos Chair for Saridis
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Washington, DC
Rare chic ebonized 1950s T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Greek Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Six Classically Inspired Klismos Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of six heavy cast aluminum high quality iconic Klismos chairs in a dark bronze finish with
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Greek Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Fancy Painted Klismos Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice early 19th century pair of Greek revival klismos chairs made in England or possibly
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Cane
Pair of Mahogany Klismos Chairs with Scallop Detail
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Classical Mahogany Klismos chairs with Greek & Egyptian Features
Seat Height-19"H
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
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Greek Klismos Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Greek klismos chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every Greek klismos chair was constructed with great care. There are 29 variations of the antique or vintage Greek klismos chair you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Greek klismos chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Greek klismos chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Greek klismos chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis and John Lyle produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Greek Klismos Chair?
The average selling price for a Greek klismos chair at 1stDibs is $8,000, while they’re typically $1,210 on the low end and $81,360 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Greek Klismos Chair
- Who made the klismos chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The ancient Greeks made the first klismos chairs. During the Neoclassical period in Europe, the chairs gained popularity again, and many 18th-century designers created seating based on the original klismos design, including Thomas Hope, Georges Jacob and Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Find a range of klismos chairs on 1stDibs.
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